As GP says, there was no degree of menace, but the old chap was great for comedy value - he just stood there on the raised seating area scowling at everyone.

I could have felt insulted by his demeanour but I was busy wetting myself laughing. I just kept picturing that old Steptoe and Son episode where Albert and his buddies learn Kung Fu Fighting. I kept thinking that he was about to release his "look of death" on the naughty cougar fans for not prostrating themselves on Neil’s entrance (oooerrr, that could sound rather rude).

It's just getting silly now, the new board are about to loose all credibility with the fans.

If Neil had taken the opportunity to say why he (apparently) lied about the clubs financial position, the fans may have listened, but just ignoring it won't make it go away or make the fans forget.

Steptoe and son comment is accurate and priceless

To me our new chairman should be giving the after game speeches not Neil.
Am i right?
Neil was down last Thursday at the shirt launch with his good lady wife.
Nothing wrong with that i suppose.

Gary our new chairman was I understand away on family trip so I will make allowances for that

How about with there not being an official role for Neil and therefore no need for him to do after game speeches the club does a draw from all interested fans to alow them to do it after a game that it takes Neil out of the picture and in turn will help fans involvement after al PAYING fans and not those who get in free under various pretences this does not include those who work at the club and are not officials at the club as the precedent has already been set by letting Neil do it.

The speech is only short one and consists of thanking match sponsors and fans announce man of match, then hand over to the man that matters and that is Barry Eaton whom I feel sorry for in all this like us he has been shafted by this debacle.

Some points might be valid, but many of us don't know the facts.

What is a fact is that some fans like to go out on valentines day with their wife and not have people f ing and jeffing in long heated arguements in the bar around them. Cougars was very much a family club.

There are times and places.

Why air all the clubs dirty washing online so other clubs can laugh at it?

I don't think the way this was very talked of yesterday is good for kids who were in the bar.

If people feel so strongly they should go and say it to the person face to face not publish rumours or rant in front of our families in the bar.

Who would ever dare do such a thing?

and get away with it?



Clearly Mr. Spenser is still very much part of the club and regardless of whatever the League say, it aint going to change a thing.

Speech maker at the after game drinkies is not 'Chairman' of the club nor does it influence the way the club is run....HOWEVER.... Clearly there is more to this than meets the eye...

Obviously the new board do not have any significant experience in running a Rugby League club - Therefore they are looking to Neil to guide them - to limit mistakes being made?

Seriously though.. Mr. Spenser obviously still has investment in the club and feels the need to protect his investment.

One thing I have learned - the people on here (RLFANS) and their opinions don't necessarily represent the thoughts of the masses.... having said all that, having spoken with players (Of the past), there is no great love for the chap.

That’s the whole point Micky – we don’t know the facts. One minute we are being told we are financially sound the next minute in administration with debts of £183,000 and the person who put us there is still trying to cling to power and make out nothing has happened.

Should we just accept this?

At the very least that person should offer an explanation then all this conjecture will stop.

I think you will find that the face to face approach has been tried in the past and did not work. As to the swearing etc, I didn’t hear any so cannot comment, maybe you should approach these people face to face as you yourself suggested. Not a dig, just a comment.

I am sure that everyone who posts on here wants what’s best for the club, but this is a fans forum and like it or not some will have some very “abstract” views.

All this is getting out of hand.The club needs to speak NOW or people will start walking.

Every penny spent inside the ground is vital to paying off that huge debt so GP money does mean a lot to the club.

I go to the game for excitement and a good crack with the lads and all we do is end up talking about NS.

I think GP is just the tip of the iceburg,cant the club see this?

Obeone I see where you are coming fdrom re the beer money so to assist you buy my beer in the bar that way I attend in the bar to spread my wit and knowledge

good stuff Mike

As what Dreamer stated there has been face to face views expressed by myself in past the man ignores it all hence the heckling which is justified in my view, those who support what he has done are deluded in my view.

Neil has had his chance to try explain things but did not take it and I am assuming this is because he could never explain why in the papers he was bragging the finances were okay clearly a lie.

If during one of my rants it upset any children etc then I apologise to all concerned but lets remember this problem is down to one man.

Unfortunately there is no other way to challenge Neil on this.

Hopefully now with no home game for a while this is resolved especially hoping the rfl confirm him not to be classed as a fit and proper person because if they do we might as well ask the axwell family to run our pesion schemes.

I think he's just trying to wind people up to be honest.

I also think he's getting the reaction he wants.

People being aggressive and abusive towards him are just giving him the moral high ground and are more likely to be banned than he is.

If he starts trolling again just walk out of the bar and have your pint on the terrace. Don't give him the satisfaction, the respect and the opportunity of preaching to the masses, the message will get across eventually.

You have made a good point Stealth which maybe good plan but to be honest I expect him confirmed as unfit for purpose by then, so I will chill until then

This is my last comment on this no point dragging it on.

"Unfit for Purpose"? I wouldn't bet on it - look at the cowboys we keep getting to run the club at Pompey!!!

didnt see anyone else wanting the microphone did you?