Re: questions for Adam Pearson : Sat Apr 13, 2024 3:31 am  

Just listening to it now, what he says just after 6 minutes is a key one, sounds like the decision to sack Smith has potential come from outside the club (potential investors) or the maybe players.

Re: questions for Adam Pearson : Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:08 am  

Listened to the full interview, from comments was expecting it to be much worse. My takeaways

Will definitely get some investment, looking for the right deal for him and the club

DOR next week, been in the pipeline for a while, be amazed if it isn't James Webster
New 7 is the priority (think we might get a short term one, maybe Russell) and look to bring one in from the NRL next year.

Fully expect a few changes to coaching staff, including much needed S&C.

At least 3 new players in the next few weeks.

3 new potential head coaches identified both here and the NRL, DOR working on it now and will make the decision.

Not one mention of James Clarke, which is unlike Pearson, guess he has either gone or will be taking on a more business/commercial role.

Re: questions for Adam Pearson : Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:20 am  

He states that we make a loss of £1m per year (as do all clubs). Why would anyone invest in the club (or rugby league) with no chance of financial return and does that mean any new money is via a "benefactor" rather than an "investor"?

Re: questions for Adam Pearson : Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:28 am  

EtonStreetRifle wrote:

He states that we make a loss of £1m per year (as do all clubs). Why would anyone invest in the club (or rugby league) with no chance of financial return and does that mean any new money is via a "benefactor" rather than an "investor"?

Did you listen to it?

Reckons the club could make a profit and expects the club financiall situation to improve once the loans are paid off.

Might not be true though.

Re: questions for Adam Pearson : Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:31 am  

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/no ... th-sacking

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Re: questions for Adam Pearson : Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:34 am  

It's definitely part of the problem

Re: questions for Adam Pearson : Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:42 am  

Thought it was a fairly honest interview. He's living in the real world not Facebook world. Interesting few weeks coming up

Re: questions for Adam Pearson : Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:47 am  

The coaching wasn't 'THE' problem but it 100% was 'A' problem. One of seemingly many.
Regardless of how good/skilled our players are, there is no excuse for simply not getting them fit. We have a lot of defensive issues, but you will always have problems when the team aren't fit. It means we have no line speed. Half the players are still running back the 10 when the ball has been played. That's also down to having no idea of how to control a ruck, mainly due to Smith apparently not been a fan of 'the wrestle' (sure I've read that to be the case somewhere).
Apparently we only did a few short training sessions a week. Sounds like nowhere near enough time to work on fitness, defense, attacking structures, team cohesion, anything else.

I was happy when we got Smith in, thought he might turn us around. Now I'm happy he's gone. Fully understand the "but who else can do a better job" comments. That's what the club need to get right. But Smith in my opinion, while not been the only problem with the club, didn't do anything to improve us on the field.

Re: questions for Adam Pearson : Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:57 am  

Theeaststander1 wrote:

so quick conclusion from the interview

- there is 2 or 3 'potential' investors then in the same 10 minutes said these investors were ready to put money in (make of that what you will)

- working with a corporate brokerage in Leeds to sell his equity within the club to gain capitol

- new DOR (director of rugby within the next week announced Tuesday)

- NRL signings are put on hold until they find the right man, looking for an NRL 7 for next year (Adam said it was near impossible to find nrl pedigree at this stage)

- within the year they are hoping to be among the top 5 clubs in spend

- they want to get back to the dizzy heights of 3 marquees ^ within the next year

- costello new build stadium is not a viable option *pipe dream*

- lease w/ council and mkm stadium will be renewed for at least 4 years

- nu brown left PREDOMINANTLY on compassionate grounds, was his girlfriend who persuaded him to go back

- tex hoy wasnt part of tonys plans and had ample 'chances' to regain his place

- tony was upset when he was told he was leaving

- simon grix will be in the mix if he wins the next 3 on the bounce

- the changing room spirit is high .... reminded the fans it only 7 games in

- Adam got flustered when asked about the cap and said he doesn't know why people are so bothered about the input (spend) instead of the output (players)

- Hull FC are @ cap which is £2.35m (he offered any challenger to go to his office in person to see the paperwork themselves)

- Jake trueman and Carlos T are taking 20% of the cap space

- investment side, nobody from hull has come forward and hes tried his hand with the loyal sponsors but there isn't enough rich men within the city who want to invest

- mally walker, nick barmby, scott taylor = adam laughed and said no chance

- something he will regret saying = a direct quote 'i wouldnt want nick to part with his hard earned money alongside with mine in the current state' essentially saying i dont want my mates to lose money just some clown investor instead

- no signings will be ready before leeds

- 3 coaches in the running already

Love how rattled Pearson has you lot

Tuning in for the interview and writing up a synopsis for everyone

Re: questions for Adam Pearson : Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:49 am  

Dave K. wrote:

Did you listen to it?

Reckons the club could make a profit and expects the club financiall situation to improve once the loans are paid off.

Might not be true though.

I just think (however unlikely it may be) that we'd be better off with a benefactor who has an affinity to the club rather than private investment whose only interest is a financial return.