Re: Takeover updates : Sat Jun 10, 2023 5:58 am  

Tommy Duckfingers wrote:

A slight word of caution here, Alf is the real money man and he is certainly a 'character' and known for his unorthodox (but incredibly successful) approach to all things business.

Wouldn’t expect anything else ,takes a real character to build a empire and keep it going . Bring it on I say ,I couldn’t give a monkeys what he’s like as long as he builds a team and club to be proud of , too many fans try to get too involved and hung up on the business side , that’s their job , let them do their stuff and us fans do what we’re good at .. Supporting the team .

Re: Takeover updates : Sat Jun 10, 2023 6:27 am  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

Isn't that a similar thing though with MC.

Yorkshire Traction was his father's company, which he worked for, and was then sold on to Stagecoach

I think the inference was more the comparison with Eric and Johnathon France.

Re: Takeover updates : Sat Jun 10, 2023 8:46 am  

FIL wrote:

Think Leigh have shown how it should be done and the first 2 appointments HAVE to be a Director of Rugby and a new Coach who will be happy to build a quality squad to win the Championship next year, whilst our new owner puts in place a management team to tick as many of IMG's boxes as possible. That way we can hit the ground running in 2025

Agreed - I've said this all along. Find the best coach and DoR we can possibly find and give them a 5 year plan.

Leigh have been exemplar in this area. Lam is a great coach and they don't grow on tress, but the principal remains.

Re: Takeover updates : Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:05 am  

Well whether it's Alf or Matthew in charge they look to have plenty of brass. Take a look at the DIY Kitchens website. Amazing.

Re: Takeover updates : Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:50 am  

Tommy Duckfingers wrote:

A slight word of caution here, Alf is the real money man and he is certainly a 'character' and known for his unorthodox (but incredibly successful) approach to all things business.

Who is Alf?

Re: Takeover updates : Sat Jun 10, 2023 12:40 pm  

wakeytrin wrote:

Who is Alf?

Father of Mattew

Re: Takeover updates : Sat Jun 10, 2023 2:00 pm  

Talking of updates.... who's doing the Twitter ones for the reserves??

"As ever, safe hands from Thomas Lineham for Trinity's try"

Re: Takeover updates : Sat Jun 10, 2023 2:34 pm  

Yes I noticed the slight dig which they followed up with a second referring to him as prolific scorer when he scored a second try.

Re: Takeover updates : Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:35 pm  

The sooner a takeover happens the better.

There’s little point in them releasing any news or posts on the club Facebook page etc because a section of fans just take the Mickey constantly and prod fun at the club or players. Unfortunately these fans are part of the problem imo as to why communication has dampened to fans.

Says it all when Minards twitter post says he’s hesitating to post an update due to the anticipated negativity it could generate.

Re: Takeover updates : Sat Jun 10, 2023 4:19 pm  

My depressed Cas fan friend says the sponsorship is only £800k and they are being bought out by a company called Poskitt and theirs will be higher. I did inform him my dad is bigger than his dad and we do apologise for any good news and positive communication. Haway the lads. Up the Trin. Bottoms up.
Wakey 16 - Leeds 14.