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MalcSB

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  • Dec 26, 2024
  • #246
oldfiver said:
I would be interested to hear why you think he has "dodged a bullet"

The first action Frasers did once they owned CBS was to cancel the SISU licence. Being only a licence Frasers can (theoretically) cancel the current agreement any time.

DKs 5 year promotion target is to fit in with the licence term. It will be interesting to see what Frasers do
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It makes me laugh a bit when I see how successful Frasers seem to have made the arena. A far cry from Wasps record and would have been a major help to the club if King had managed to acquire it.
 

Evo1883

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  • Dec 26, 2024
  • #247
Nick said:
It was sarcasm.

It is ludicrous that people are still trying their hardest to cry about Robins going.

People were even annoyed that King got rid of Boddy because he and Robins were close. The same Boddy people had slagged off for ruining clubs for years.

There were people singing King's name, literally not so long ago.

If you want ludicrous, have a look at who was saying Rhys Carr was "gormless" because he wasn't Mark Robins.
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People will probably still be talking about Robins here in 60 years time , you probably should get used to it mate
 
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Sky Blue Goblin

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  • Dec 26, 2024
  • #248
MalcSB said:
It makes me laugh a bit when I see how successful Frasers seem to have made the arena. A far cry from Wasps record and would have been a major help to the club if King had managed to acquire it.
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To be fair I’m yet to see it turn any sort of profit. First year accounts show a £4 million pound loss. We’ll see if it turns around in January with the new accounts but don’t think the arena has ever done well.
 
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SBT

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  • Dec 28, 2024
  • #249
Saddlebrains said:
I've just asked if I can post it

I hope it's agreed

Be funny
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I guess these documents don’t exist after all then
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Dec 28, 2024
  • #250
Evo1883 said:
People will probably still be talking about Robins here in 60 years time , you probably should get used to it mate
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Probably the same people crying their eyes out over Gavin and Stacey.
 

Bernie Rhodes Nose

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  • Dec 29, 2024
  • #251
Nick said:
Probably the same people crying their eyes out over Gavin and Stacey.
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Stags in West Ham kits? Don't think so.
 

Saddlebrains

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  • Dec 29, 2024
  • #252
SBT said:
I guess these documents don’t exist after all then
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They do, but doesn't want them on a public forum of random people. Which is understandable. You don't have to believe it you know, that's one of the good things in life
 
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oldfiver

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  • Dec 29, 2024
  • #253
Saddlebrains said:
They do, but doesn't want them on a public forum of random people. Which is understandable. You don't have to believe it you know, that's one of the good things in life
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Perhaps if you told us what these documents consist of - other enquiries could be made?
 
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djr8369

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  • Dec 29, 2024
  • #254
Is it really a shock to hear King is hard nosed and doesn’t know anything about football? Who cares?
 
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SBT

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  • Dec 29, 2024
  • #255
Saddlebrains said:
They do, but doesn't want them on a public forum of random people. Which is understandable. You don't have to believe it you know, that's one of the good things in life
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Given that someone has directly disputed your version of events, which seem to rely on documents that you’ve claimed to have available but have failed to deliver, I think people can make up their own minds, yes.
 

chiefdave

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  • Dec 29, 2024
  • #256
SBT said:
Given that someone has directly disputed your version of events, which seem to rely on documents that you’ve claimed to have available but have failed to deliver, I think people can make up their own minds, yes.
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Does this work both ways? Does the person who disputed Saddles version of events have to provide proof of who did pay the bill?
 
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SBT

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  • Dec 29, 2024
  • #257
chiefdave said:
Does this work both ways? Does the person who disputed Saddles version of events have to provide proof of who did pay the bill?
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No. But if they claimed not only to have documents that backed up their claims, but that they also might be able to produce said documents, then it looks a bit silly if they then fail to come up with the goods.
 

clint van damme

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  • Dec 29, 2024
  • #258
SBT said:
No. But if they claimed not only to have documents that backed up their claims, but that they also might be able to produce said documents, then it looks a bit silly if they then fail to come up with the goods.
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Not really.
Just leaves the waters muddied.
I've got DMs from respected posters on here that would have backed up arguments I've had in the past but if they don't want stuff made public then there's not much you can do.
If people choose not to believe you then so be it.

I think Saddlebrains has enough credit in the bank for what he says to be taken seriously, though that can also be said for Oldfiver
 
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oldfiver

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  • Dec 29, 2024
  • #259
chiefdave said:
Does this work both ways? Does the person who disputed Saddles version of events have to provide proof of who did pay the bill?
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I haven't said who did pay the bill - I have simply said RO did not.
Saddle has more than once he would provide copies to prove this wrong but hasn't.
So be it

Personally this is a dead discussion and there are more important current matters to consider.
 
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robbiekeane

Well-Known Member
  • May 4, 2025
  • #260
SkyBlueDom26 said:
If he’s got these ‘ambitions’ of getting us into the top 6 then he needs to put his own money into the club and not just rely on spending the money we’ve had from sales
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Robinshio said:
sell anyone we can get money for and rebuild
please tell me that this is better than the League 1 squad that came up with Shipley Biamou etc
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pusbccfc said:
What's the point in spending millions. The season is finished.
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BrisbaneBronco said:
So the play offs are gone for this season after today's performance. The question now is, are we good enough to stay up. The answer to this question will determine how the January transfer market plays out. I believe that not a lot will happen, other than a couple of old heads in key positions to ensure we stay up. The major work will be in the summer and like before, what we spend will be what we can generate from sales plus whatever comes our way from any potential Vic move. The GK issue should be sorted by next game when Wilson should be back so that's one problem solved. I would also expect Kitching to be brought back in along with Bidwell, add a couple of warhorse in Jan and we will be sweet.
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clint van damme said:
Top 6 deck m8
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Evo1883 said:
We didn't need a change in management , that's what he's done wrong , he's a wanker
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pusbccfc said:
Any manager would struggle to get many more.

He gets some flack today because I don't understand the Collins decision.
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Some true honkers here
 
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Deity

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #261
robbiekeane said:
Some true honkers here
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Who could have predicted that the talented business man running the business on a daily basis knew more than the average fan about what was and wasn’t working within the club
 
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Evo1883

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #262
robbiekeane said:
Some true honkers here
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robbiekeane

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #263
Evo1883 said:
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yeh yours are particularly horrendous to be fair
 

Evo1883

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #264
robbiekeane said:
yeh yours are particularly horrendous to be fair
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Oooooh , do tag
 
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clint van damme

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #265
robbiekeane said:
Some true honkers here
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Yeah, he was right, though where got that stupid phrase from is anyone guess.
 

clint van damme

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #266
Evo1883 said:
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He definitely films his neighbours if they put waste in the wrong wheelie bin.
 
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Evo1883

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #267
clint van damme said:
He definitely films his neighbours if they put waste in the wrong wheelie bin.
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Been sat on his bookmarks for weeks like
 
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robbiekeane

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #268
no need to be embarrassed lads just own it
 
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Evo1883

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #269
robbiekeane said:
no need to be embarrassed lads just own it
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I'm not at all embarrassed tbh, why would I be ?
We cant always be correct
 
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clint van damme

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #270
robbiekeane said:
no need to be embarrassed lads just own it
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Not embarrassed at all, got it wrong glad I did.
People get stuff wrong on here all the time.
 
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LincolnNick

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #271
I remember listening to the fans forum DK organised after the Robins sacking. I thought he came over candid and articulate but the abuse from some guy called Moz ? was a disgrace. I wonder what this guy thinks now.
 
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Deity

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #272
clint van damme said:
Yeah, he was right, though where got that stupid phrase from is anyone guess.
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Almost certainly from within the clubs football hierarchy ….
 

Evo1883

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #273
Alot of supporters weren't happy with the recruitment over the last couple years .. but reality is last season showed the squad was capable of good things
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #274
Yep cautious optimism was the approach from us with the privilege to talk with the club and owners
Also appropriate thanks to Mark Robins
Challenging politely where things weren’t quite what they seem
At the recent forum fans were saying he’d been vindicated I didn’t see it like that and king said no not at all I made a decision the players and fl have made it work
And I thought that’s a cracking humble non trump answer
Maybe he’s learning his craft and allowing others he can trust to do their jobs well
 
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RoboCCFC90

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #275
Hindsight is a wonderful thing isn’t it.

I think what all of us fans knew when Robins got sacked was that the team was better than 17th in the league. Fair play to Frank and his team who have come in and achieved that. The job isn’t done yet though.
 

MalcSB

Well-Known Member
  • May 4, 2025
  • #276
Robinshio said:
sell anyone we can get money for and rebuild
please tell me that this is better than the League 1 squad that came up with Shipley Biamou etc
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SkyBlueDom26 said:
Time to get your wallet out in January, admit you’ve got it wrong with the shit we’ve brought in and back Lampard with the players he wants. If he doesn’t, and still thinks we’ve got a ‘top 6 deck’ then he’s clueless and we’ll be in a relegation battle. We need at least 2 CB’s and 1 CM with maybe more positions if we can giveaway some of our deadwood
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gspotgaz said:
We are going to have to lose tens of millions to even make this squad mid table standard
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SkyBlueDom26 said:
If he’s got these ‘ambitions’ of getting us into the top 6 then he needs to put his own money into the club and not just rely on spending the money we’ve had from sales
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Looks like it was a top 6 deck after all.
 
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Evo1883

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #277
And in fairness , frank has a couple of absolute top tier level coaches alongside him too which is obviously nice .

I like frank as a person , hes a good honest man and tries his best , im still not 100% about his ability to adapt to changes in games especially away and his subs are even later than robins subs used to be but hes done a good job overall and we are fighting for the premier league again
 
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MalcSB

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #278
Evo1883 said:
Sure but I trusted him to get it right , no issue whatsoever
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Are you still convinced?
 

Evo1883

Well-Known Member
  • May 4, 2025
  • #279
MalcSB said:
Are you still convinced?
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Read post above
 
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djr8369

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  • May 4, 2025
  • #280
LincolnNick said:
I remember listening to the fans forum DK organised after the Robins sacking. I thought he came over candid and articulate but the abuse from some guy called Moz ? was a disgrace. I wonder what this guy thinks now.
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I was thinking back yesterday to some of the crap he took during that and the bone questions. Difficult decision but he pulled the trigger then faced the questions. Even CWR staff were embarrassing really. Credit where it’s due.
 
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