Quote: jaybs "I went to Southend Invicta, got involved through Paul Faires! with his radio background as well, we knew each other, what a mistake that was.'"
Hello Jabs
I hardly ever post on here and maybe have not for a few years however i sometimes browse this forum and saw this post.
I worked with Paul in France for 4/5 years and know him pretty well, and am well aware of his history with regards to the club however as one that sometimes meets up with him every few years for a beer,i really feel that someone should post some reality as to what he has done for RL over 12/15 years (Its a hidden secret that many do not know) sadly nowadays after he was totally put down by fake allegations he is lost to the sport although i have a sneaky feeling from what i am told that several clubs on the side look to him or the people working for him for sponsorsicon_smile.gif
I have not been in contact with Paul for a couple of years as i know that he now lives in Russia with his wife and children one who sadly is disabled however from what i do know this is the person that raised over £ 20 Million for RL over several years and never even sought a thank you from anyone.
Engage/Gillette/LDF/GB Think pretty much every sponsor was found by Paul + without his know how and a considerable financial input one SL club would not have survived a few years ago along with French RL for which he raised thousands and 2 SL clubs for which he found shirt sponsors one of which ended up as the principal sponsor for several years.
David