Think some of the MC critique on here is harsh. He's not perfect but I think he's doing what circumstances will allow- i also think we'll find fault with any chairman who picks up our poisoned chalice. Ted is looked on fondly by some but I think heindsight is generous to him and we're quick to remember his avuncular generosity and forget the amateursism and nepotism under him. Glover looked like he was running it new efficiently and listening to fans until you realise he wasn't paying for any of it. Carter doesn't promote like glover or please the fans like ted but he does run an organised club with professional systems that balances the books. Boring to some but possibly what context dictates.
I don't see the alienation of fans other than those who rant from the safety of their keyboard without setting foot in Bellevue in which case I think they get what their 'criticise without contributing' attitude deserves. I think it's pretty clear Carter isn't moaning at the majority on here who actually attend games. I know 'coke gate' angered many but I'm in the minority who don't think you are entitled to bringing your own food and drink save perhaps baby food or bottle. It's not what the big premiership clubs alllow and personally I feel it looks more professional than not. I don't know details of how the stewards dealt with the fan in question and I'd be annoyed too but not enough to throw away 30/40 years of being a supporter - just seemed extreme.

I know Carter doesn't promote the club to some's liking but I don't know what can be done that hasn't already failed to win over an apathetic city. I'll defer to those who know advertising and marketing.

I'm no crony. I felt he let Webster stay too long but then I don't know what it costs to sack mid contract. We'd play better in front of bigger crowds but then I suppose you'll only get those crowds if your performance on the pitch entices them in.

He's not perfect but he'll do for me until the millionaire superior alternative some feel is waiting secretly in the wings reveals himself.

You would never want any player to be injured, but Scott Moore not been available played right into our hands, it forced Coach Smith to go with Sio and Godinet which is an obvious correct selection, I am fairly confident Moore was going to play, maybe Godinet was not 100 % and was not going to be risked. Sometimes its best when a coach does not have a choice, always remember Kear trying to get Drew, Brough, Obst, Rooney, Grix and maybe even Latu into the same 17.

Moore had to be injured. You can't change the 19 just because you change your mind. Has to be an injury......whether he was injured or not!

Godinet was a good addition but he didn't look 100% so I could believe we were originally waiting another week for him to be available to play.

Scott Moore has a torn bicep, freak accident in training. Godinet would not have played otherwise.

Godinet looked like he'd never been away.
Very sharp from the moment he went on and he'll cause any team problems.
There is an air of anticipation whenever he gets the ball.

Hope he has no reaction to being thrown in earlier than planned. Excellent interchange with Sio.