Re: TM Speaks out over 40k fine : Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:43 am  

Apparently we are jealous of Leeds and thats why we've pointed the finger at them

Re: TM Speaks out over 40k fine : Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:15 am  

I think too many will take this as some Cas fans having a go at Leeds when the whole point of it all is that every club has a problem, it's well known through out RL that every club has a problem yet for some unknown reason Cas are fined very heavily. I don't want to see Leeds fined for the chanting any more than Cas or any other club. I'm glad Leeds have pointed out exactly what they do to stamp out anti social behaviour, seems exactly what Cas do to me. I also hope Cas and Leeds get in contact with each other to make it clear we're not trying to get them in trouble, or any other club either.

Re: TM Speaks out over 40k fine : Thu Jul 15, 2010 2:49 pm  

It was purely the fact that Leeds where the next Sky game after the fine and so an easy example to prove a point.

You get the feeling if Cas had just mentioned all the things they do we wouldn't have had such a large fine.

Re: TM Speaks out over 40k fine : Thu Jul 15, 2010 3:55 pm  

I have heard the message for the text number many times at Cas, this is announced at every game but it would be better if it was displayed all around the ground as it's too long to remember.
If as Leeds state they act on all chanting then how does the same chant occur several times during the match, surely the stewards would be at the heart of the trouble. Also as most people know unless you are in the stand at Headingley you cannot hear the tannoy announcements, it must be one of the worst systems in the league.
I like many others have no axe to grind with Leeds, the chanting goes on at every game and every ground, i just believe the punishment we have been given is way over the top. The club have banned 3 supporters and will ban others if they are made known but as Leeds state in their policy it is difficult to locate the offenders just by using cctv, the supporters help is needed but in this society people are loathe to get involved for fear of reprisals.

Re: TM Speaks out over 40k fine : Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:06 pm  

Leeds have acknowledged the problem, that is the difference.

Whilst I have a fair amount of time for Matterson who seems a pretty savvy bloke, I'm baffled by the "hidden agenda" offerings. Perhaps if he explained this a little further he may gain further credence with it. I see his angle, but he needs to be more specific or he appears dummy throwing.

Clearly, the fine was excessive but critically the clubs response has been poor. Very poor.

The solution is very very obvious, the RFL are heavily funded by Sport England and various groups which do so on the basis of addressing discrimination and encouraging equity and diversity (which is fluffy b0llox but hey ho).

Re: TM Speaks out over 40k fine : Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:11 pm  

Gurus_Beard wrote:

Leeds have acknowledged the problem, that is the difference.

As have we, banned some of the morons.

Re: TM Speaks out over 40k fine : Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:26 pm  

Towns88 wrote:

As have we, banned some of the morons.

A retrospective tokenistic response, has been perceived as just that by the powers that be.

The key point is, perhaps TM would be better served being specific with what he means rather than some tenuous bike shed offering that will serve no purpose but to p!ss off his target audience (the RFL) further.

Crisis management clearly isn't your CEO's strongpoint.

Re: TM Speaks out over 40k fine : Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:48 pm  

What a Nob you really are

Re: TM Speaks out over 40k fine : Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:09 pm  

Speedy wrote:

What a Nob you really are

What a considered, reasoned response. Brilliant.

Re: TM Speaks out over 40k fine : Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:15 am  

Troll. Now you have had fix of ego-soothing/massaging, could you please vacate the vicinity with immediate effect.

T.I.A.