[Kosh]

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:35 pm  

Standee wrote:

Personally I am quite happy that the Minister for Sport is dealing with the major sports and events (you know, like the Olympics in 2012 etc.) and not being diverted by a minority sport like RL.

Which is your right. Personally, I'd prefer the minister paid at least passing attention to a sport of significant importance in his own constituency rather than just take photo opportunities at Odsal.

He should at least be aware of the problem, even if not actively involved in the solution. IMO.

Standee wrote:

I have no idea, but he'd be a lot more help had we actively engaged him as soon as it was relevant.

I have a low opinion of politicians, so my expectations are clearly somewhat lower than yours.

Standee wrote:

That is your opinion, which is wrong, there is no single relevant minister, when the actions of one department impact on the responsibilities of another then TWO ministers become relevant. You're just sticking up for the club, as is your right.

You said THE relevant minister, not A relevant minister. My reply is correct given your starting premise. Not being THE relevant minister is not the same as being completely irrelevant, either. Clearly the minister for sport has an interest in what's happening, but what he doesn't have is any direct power over the decision.

I do, however, take into account what Chris28 says about the UKBA wanting to avoid work, so maybe he might be of slightly more use than the average chocolate-teapot level that would usually apply.

I also find the comment about 'just defending the club' laughable. You've clearly been engaging in the same sort of selective reading that you decry in others if you think that I'm blindly supportive of everything the club does.

Standee wrote:

You might want to try talking down to other posters Kosh, but it doesn't work with me, I am well aware of the workings of Government thanks.

I'm not talking down to you. I used a well-worn turn of phrase, that's all. This isn't the first time you've taken umbrage for no good reason. Chill out.

If I wanted to insult you I'd do a proper job of it and via PM.

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:40 pm  

Big Dave T wrote:

If i were the RFL i would be demanding an audience with both and get them both in the same room to work through a solution.

I'd demand an audience with Kosh and Standee.

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:41 pm  

davey37 wrote:

I'd demand an audience with Kosh and Standee.

I'll see you in Charlie on Sunday then fella, doubt Kosh will be there though

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:42 pm  

Big Dave T wrote:

I blame Calderwood and Tommy Lee!!

Poor Tommy

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:43 pm  

Standee wrote:

I'll see you in Charlie on Sunday then fella, doubt Kosh will be there though

I'm going to the match thanks all the same.

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:44 pm  

Standee wrote:

I'll see you in Charlie on Sunday then fella, doubt Kosh will be there though

Isn't Charlie Cockayne's nickname?

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:44 pm  

davey37 wrote:

I'm going to the match thanks all the same.

As am I, do you not imbibe before the game?

[Kosh]

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:44 pm  

Big Dave T wrote:

If i were the RFL i would be demanding an audience with both and get them both in the same room to work through a solution.

The two problems with that are...

1. The RFL are good at hand-wringing but consistently come up short on tackling the hard problems.

2. Unfortunately, RL as a sport is in no position to demand anything and get taken seriously.

Otherwise it's a good plan.

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:44 pm  

Standee wrote:

Read that again, and see the irony Paul.

He would be very interested, he's the Minister for Spor, it's kind of what he does for a living.

Sometimes you come across as a needy individual who posts for attention and little else.

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:46 pm  

east hull FC fan wrote:

Sometimes you come across as a needy individual who posts for attention and little else.

really, and I care what you think, because?