What's been bugging me & I am sure a few others is, why did DB & Jukesy not sit down with Ryan when the 2 offers came in from Hudd's Giants & say something like *look Ryan, be honest & open with us, do you want to sign for Giants, or another SL team* ??? *because if you do, we can help facilitate that move, because it let's us prepare for the future & at least the Club will get some compensation for letting you go*.
This is something like what I would have tried with Ryan, had I been his employer/boss.
Maybe this did happen, I just don't know, but it seems to me that the whole situation has been poorly managed &
in fact the whole season & several other issues appear to have been poorly managed also.
The fact that DB has a successful business does not necessarily mean that he possesses good man management or interpersonal skills, he might, but the question remains, why are so many important people jumping ship if all is rosey in the garden ?
In the same way that MarwanK CarCrash used to attract derision, DB is doing the same now at Leigh. MarwanK learned slowly to step back & employ suitable people to run the playing side & keep out of team affairs.
Yes as MD/Owner/CEO, have the final say on a potential signing if required, but concentrate on the business side.
Talking of the business side, how do our sponsors currently feel about the whole show & being linked to LCRLFC during a time of so much negative press.
The journo's at RL Express/Total RL must have cut holes in their pockets for quick & direct access to their fun sticks, as there is so much in the way of juicy material available to them.
Is there still a BOD or is it now just Derek piloting this ship alone ?
The whole sorry situation needs to be dealt with swiftly & professionally for everyone's sake, Owner, Directors, Sponsors, Staff & Fans, or we could see all the good that has been achieved *Circa 4,000 average gates or near to* eroded & those less hardened fans walking away.
I still believe in LCRLFC & the potential to be a 'Big Club' or established SL Club *should we ever get there*, but without clear direction & a respected Skipper we might just sink, or at least be cut adrift for the foreseeable future.
I sincerely hope not.