Re: In Adam we trust - beautiful words : Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:54 pm  

VerbalKint wrote:

People like to fence sit until something happens then they can say i told you so, when JR gets his marching orders everyone will be on here listing his short comings.
The truth is as CE he has presided over a slow and steady decline on the field, poor recruitment, falling gates and a total demoralisation of the fans. The only positive he can claim is posting small profits and lining KH's pockets.

FFS, what is it with you and JR.

If JR goes it will because AP has decided someone else can do better.

Poor recruitment, are you for real?

Fubar caused the demise of FC and the fans morale.

Re: In Adam we trust - beautiful words : Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:55 pm  

Jake the Peg wrote:

There is plenty of defence for rule on this thread

I'm not defending him either, just suggesting the possibility that he may not have done anything that requires defending. It's entirely plausible that the shareholders were calling all the shots, and he was simply implementing their plans. Of course, you're right that he could have walked away, but would you walk away from a well paid job if you couldn't find anything equivalent?

Re: In Adam we trust - beautiful words : Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:56 pm  

Rock God X wrote:

I'm not defending him either, just suggesting the possibility that he may not have done anything that requires defending. It's entirely plausible that the shareholders were calling all the shots, and he was simply implementing their plans. Of course, you're right that he could have walked away, but would you walk away from a well paid job if you couldn't find anything equivalent?

which is how most people feel, it's easy to be self-righteous behind a keyboard.

Re: In Adam we trust - beautiful words : Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:56 pm  

VerbalKint wrote:

Exactly the point i was trying to make, The CE is responsible for all areas of a business and it is quite clear we have failed in many areas due to penny pinching and lack of investment.

Penny pinching and lack of investment comes from the owners, not club employees.

Re: In Adam we trust - beautiful words : Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:00 pm  

VerbalKint wrote:

The truth is as CE he has presided over a slow and steady decline on the field, poor recruitment, falling gates and a total demoralisation of the fans.

The truth is you don't know what the truth is.

Re: In Adam we trust - beautiful words : Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:24 pm  

Rock God X wrote:

The truth is you don't know what the truth is.

Please explain to me what part of that statement is un-true,?

Re: In Adam we trust - beautiful words : Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:25 pm  

Standee wrote:

which is how most people feel, it's easy to be self-righteous behind a keyboard.

pot kettle

Re: In Adam we trust - beautiful words : Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:32 pm  

Impressive statement from AP. How refreshing it is to have a Chairman with his eyes on Hull FC, instead of gazing up the M62!

Re: In Adam we trust - beautiful words : Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:33 pm  

Jake the Peg wrote:

That could all be true but I know if I were put in that situation then my integrity would see me walk away

Wasn't he supposedly looking for a job to enable him to do so prior to the takeover?

Re: In Adam we trust - beautiful words : Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:34 pm  

It's certainly time for the supporter base to unite behind the club now. I've not stopped going but know plenty that have and I don't knock them for it.

With an ambitious new owner and a stronger squad together with reduced prices hopefully the missing supporters will be back and we'll see a period of success.