It has been evident Derek has become more active publically in recent weeks, have the old guard pushed out the new?? Will there be further departures, lets wait and see. Andy has been suspiciously quiet last day or two.

Our Chairman has resigned - I now urge the club to issue a press statement declaring a 4 week media blackout. Please also suggest that our fans should butt out, mind their own business and let the board get on with whatever they feel like.

If the board feel that isn't going far enough, then it might be time to announce our ambitions to reach the top 4 of the NRL within the next six months.

If you could word the release in a manner that leaves in practically unintelligible, that would assist greatly.

That's how an ambitious, top club would do it

p.s. Good luck John, the club took a big step forward when you came on board.

Well the positivity surrounding the club didn't last long.

I personally think that the statement is more than adequate at this moment in time. What else could they do? John has released it before they could have. Does look like they have been caught on the hop but I would hope that the club and John can release a more detailed joint press statement in the not too distant future. The ship really did look to have been steadied when John took over as chairman and I thank him for all his hard work. Big shoes to fill but I am confident that there is someone who can do it.
Onwards and upwards, as they say.

I'm sorry but you're reading something into my post that just isn't there. How can I accuse the BOM of lying when THEY haven't said anything at all?

My reference to not believing that JR has left for other business commitments is towards others on this thread who said this might be the case.

Please don't put words in my mouth.

Typical thread,a lot of people as usual adding 2 and 2 and coming up with 5.How did we survive before having to know everything immediately,I'm sure his true reason for resigning is a combination of what people have said on here but I for one will not have sleepless nights worrying about it.

Does all seem a little curt doesn't it? A bit too short on reasons and warm words for it to have been truly amicable is what I think mish means.

Does this mean that one of the financial foundation stones upon which plans have been made has gone (ie the oft-discussed several year commitments from various board members).

Mrs Koucash?

that's the nature of a forum.

Plus, talking about knowing everything immediately, it wasn't the forum who posted something on social media prior to a controlled and official announcement!

in fact, JR's action here seems to be the only unprofessional thing he has done in his tenure - which seems strong evidence to me that something is up.

The Good/bad Dr couldn't buy Ryan so he bought the whole club (through his wife)

My point was I for one am not as anxious as a lot on here to know every detail of what goes on behind the scenes.I dream of the days when you could actually be surprised when you turned up to the match and saw a player who we had signed on the Thursday,Tommy Martyn Senior comes to mind. Ignorance is bliss sometimes.

Quite right.
A chairman posting his own departure before an official announcement creates a semblance of petulance, a lack of professionalism and a sorry sad pathetic figure.
Grow up you silly man. Twitter really is for twits.

Don't think we have anything to worry about regarding financing the club as long as Derek is still involved. He'll be pulling the strings from behind the scenes. I doubt he'll take over as chairman at the present time.