for a chairman who wants to connect with the fans I find it surprising that he has not yet connected with CAST.
Agreed, I hope he pops down to Kent tomorrow to visit the CACT. There really is no pressing need for any transfer negotiations and other such unimportant stuff.
NB They have now been the owners for 3 whole working days. Yes, 3 whole working days.
for a chairman who wants to connect with the fans I find it surprising that he has not yet connected with CAST.
Agreed, I hope he pops down to Kent tomorrow to visit the CAST. There really is no pressing need for any transfer negotiations and other such unimportant stuff.
Exactly finally someone understands that CAST are more important than CAFC
I liked that. It's bloody difficult doing a video interview if you are not experienced with it. I thought he came across as very genuine, and definitely a proper football guy. As people have said, he has done his homework on our history and that's good too, because he clearly decided it was important to do that. Duchatelet never did that, and I don't think Jiminez or Slater did that either, and those two were footie guys too.
I think that he regarded that interview as important. Sure it was "friendly" (and you can see an edit/retake or two) but the fact he wanted it to be a success with us, is a step change from what has gone on for the last 10 years.
That's my take on the comms side of it, the Bow contract is perhaps the only discordant note, but I agree with others, it looks like it might be Bow's approach. He has turned out to be one canny customer, has our Lee.
Just one final thought. I wonder where Mr Heller fits in all this. What exactly does he bring to the show? That's not a hostile question at all, I'm just curious.
I liked that. It's bloody difficult doing a video interview if you are not experienced with it. I thought he came across as very genuine, and definitely a proper football guy. As people have said, he has done his homework on our history and that's good too, because he clearly decided it was important to do that. Duchatelet never did that, and I don't think Jiminez or Slater did that either, and those two were footie guys too.
I think that he regarded that interview as important. Sure it was "friendly" (and you can see an edit/retake or two) but the fact he wanted it to be a success with us, is a step change from what has gone on for the last 10 years.
That's my take on the comms side of it, the Bow contract is perhaps the only discordant note, but I agree with others, it looks like it might be Bow's approach. He has turned out to be one canny customer, has our Lee.
Just one final thought. I wonder where Mr Heller fits in all this. What exactly does he bring to the show? That's not a hostile question at all, I'm just curious.
It almost sounded to me like he's a back up if His Excellency and or Southall require it.
for a chairman who wants to connect with the fans I find it surprising that he has not yet connected with CAST.
Agreed, I hope he pops down to Kent tomorrow to visit the CAST. There really is no pressing need for any transfer negotiations and other such unimportant stuff.
I would really hope that the Chairman is not involved in minute by minute player negotiations, he has Gallen and Bowyer for that, all he has to do is set the budget and be available if a clearance is needed. As he talked so much about connecting the fans I standby my remark that he should have connected with CAST if he is really genuine in his statements.
A breath of fresh air. Think for one minute about the shit stain Belgian and his mob. They Didn't get the fans or football from the moment they arrived to the moment they left.
We are a defensive lot at times and understandably so, but I think this group of people could genuinely bring some great times to this football club.
Let's get behind them a start pushing ourselves back.
I liked that. It's bloody difficult doing a video interview if you are not experienced with it. I thought he came across as very genuine, and definitely a proper football guy. As people have said, he has done his homework on our history and that's good too, because he clearly decided it was important to do that. Duchatelet never did that, and I don't think Jiminez or Slater did that either, and those two were footie guys too.
I think that he regarded that interview as important. Sure it was "friendly" (and you can see an edit/retake or two) but the fact he wanted it to be a success with us, is a step change from what has gone on for the last 10 years.
That's my take on the comms side of it, the Bow contract is perhaps the only discordant note, but I agree with others, it looks like it might be Bow's approach. He has turned out to be one canny customer, has our Lee.
Just one final thought. I wonder where Mr Heller fits in all this. What exactly does he bring to the show? That's not a hostile question at all, I'm just curious.
Well, he is CEO of an organisation controlling billions in a diverse portfolio of businesses. Southall is not a businessman, HE is a figure head with the money (access to the money), so I reckon Heller's experience may come in useful for the commercial and strategic stuff. Just maybe!
1 or possibly both of Bowyer and Southall won't be here in 18 months time.
He is a football fan, former player and agent. He knows what fans want and want to hear.
He is an excellent sales man. Probably an excellent man manager as well.
He will personally know every employee's birthday, partners name, children's names name and favourite animal by Friday.
Something will happen before the 1st of Feb that will cause up roar on here.
"We as investors" hit me, I wouldn't mind being £10 behind him, but it's not his money.
Not so concerned about "exit strategy" but being a medium term "established championship club" is just a good way of throwing good money after bad.
I think he meant We as in ESI as a collective. I'm sure the only actual investor (ie coughed up any ready money) out of those names we know about, is HE
I liked that. It's bloody difficult doing a video interview if you are not experienced with it. I thought he came across as very genuine, and definitely a proper football guy. As people have said, he has done his homework on our history and that's good too, because he clearly decided it was important to do that. Duchatelet never did that, and I don't think Jiminez or Slater did that either, and those two were footie guys too.
I think that he regarded that interview as important. Sure it was "friendly" (and you can see an edit/retake or two) but the fact he wanted it to be a success with us, is a step change from what has gone on for the last 10 years.
That's my take on the comms side of it, the Bow contract is perhaps the only discordant note, but I agree with others, it looks like it might be Bow's approach. He has turned out to be one canny customer, has our Lee.
Just one final thought. I wonder where Mr Heller fits in all this. What exactly does he bring to the show? That's not a hostile question at all, I'm just curious.
Regarding Heller I think he's in as a mentoring role for Southall and somebody who HE has worked with for longer than he has with MS, i can't imagine HE would leave MS to run the club without a more senior figure keeping a closer eye than HE is able too
Lies already. 2 weeks ago they said the first thing they would do after the Takeover was agreed would be to tie down LB & his staff onto longer term contracts & now its that LB's will be discussed in February.
I wonder if the slump in form has anything to do with it....?? Easy get out (with not much compo) if things haven't improved, rather than saddling themselves with a manager they no longer want.
for a chairman who wants to connect with the fans I find it surprising that he has not yet connected with CAST.
Agreed, I hope he pops down to Kent tomorrow to visit the CAST. There really is no pressing need for any transfer negotiations and other such unimportant stuff.
I would really hope that the Chairman is not involved in minute by minute player negotiations, he has Gallen and Bowyer for that, all he has to do is set the budget and be available if a clearance is needed. As he talked so much about connecting the fans I standby my remark that he should have connected with CAST if he is really genuine in his statements.
He’s been officially in charge for 3 days...THREE DAYS.
He’s given a fairly in-depth interview, he’s been to visit the upbeats and he’s addressed ALL fans. I’m sure he will visit CAST, but they aren’t really that important right now, so I’m sure they’ll live.
I’m sure Matt will watch it back again and realise he’s said a few “you knows” and prolly take the piss out of himself I had it on whilst taking a dump and then doing some work and didn’t notice any of em (I’m a proper crank) so I’ll have to take everyone’s word on that.
We don’t have to be all deferential to him because he’s in charge of the club , some will be bowing and curtsying when his Royal Highness turns up cos he may be worth a few bob ffs
1 or possibly both of Bowyer and Southall won't be here in 18 months time.
He is a football fan, former player and agent. He knows what fans want and want to hear.
He is an excellent sales man. Probably an excellent man manager as well.
He will personally know every employee's birthday, partners name, children's names name and favourite animal by Friday.
Something will happen before the 1st of Feb that will cause up roar on here.
"We as investors" hit me, I wouldn't mind being £10 behind him, but it's not his money.
Not so concerned about "exit strategy" but being a medium term "established championship club" is just a good way of throwing good money after bad.
No idea what you watched.
The same interview as most people I would imagine unless they beamed a "unique" one to my TV.
What of those 7 points do you think weren't evidenced in that?
I'd say the first one! :-) But you make some good points there, and I took them for what they were, random thoughts, and no less valid than mine or anyone else's.
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1 or possibly both of Bowyer and Southall won't be here in 18 months time.
He is a football fan, former player and agent. He knows what fans want and want to hear.
He is an excellent sales man. Probably an excellent man manager as well.
He will personally know every employee's birthday, partners name, children's names name and favourite animal by Friday.
Something will happen before the 1st of Feb that will cause up roar on here.
"We as investors" hit me, I wouldn't mind being £10 behind him, but it's not his money.
Not so concerned about "exit strategy" but being a medium term "established championship club" is just a good way of throwing good money after bad.
There really is no pressing need for any transfer negotiations and other such unimportant stuff.
NB They have now been the owners for 3 whole working days. Yes, 3 whole working days.
#makecharltongreatagain
It doesn't matter what he said you will still get the same old CL pessimists picking the negatives from it. They can't help it.
I think the future is extremely bright and we should be patient and enjoy the ride.
He should of turned up and slagged off SouthEastern first, win a few more people over.
I think that he regarded that interview as important. Sure it was "friendly" (and you can see an edit/retake or two) but the fact he wanted it to be a success with us, is a step change from what has gone on for the last 10 years.
That's my take on the comms side of it, the Bow contract is perhaps the only discordant note, but I agree with others, it looks like it might be Bow's approach. He has turned out to be one canny customer, has our Lee.
Just one final thought. I wonder where Mr Heller fits in all this. What exactly does he bring to the show? That's not a hostile question at all, I'm just curious.
What shall I do first? Make safe the sinking ship, or go and talk to a group of fans.
Give the bloke a chance, he's only been on the scene 3 to 4 days
Think for one minute about the shit stain Belgian and his mob.
They Didn't get the fans or football from the moment they arrived to the moment they left.
We are a defensive lot at times and understandably so, but I think this group of people could genuinely bring some great times to this football club.
Let's get behind them a start pushing ourselves back.
What of those 7 points do you think weren't evidenced in that?
I had it on whilst taking a dump and then doing some work and didn’t notice any of em (I’m a proper crank) so I’ll have to take everyone’s word on that.