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| Quote: rugbyball "Well this guy would seem to fit the bill nicely. I think that a bigger consideration than money with potential investors is putting themselves in the firing line with supporters. Would you want your family exposed to some of the drivel that Ted and his family have received?'"
They take the hand shaking and the back slapping when its good and the insults and abuse when its not so good. I think the term used is it goes with the territory unfortunately.
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| Quote: rugbyball "Well this guy would seem to fit the bill nicely. I think that a bigger consideration than money with potential investors is putting themselves in the firing line with supporters. Would you want your family exposed to some of the drivel that Ted and his family have received?'"
You certainly need to have a thick skin to be involved in any way at this club, but then you can't let what a bunch of anonymous people say online get to you otherwise no one would ever step out of the crowd and make something of themselves.
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| Quote: chissitt "They take the hand shaking and the back slapping when its good and the insults and abuse when its not so good. I think the term used is it goes with the territory unfortunately.'"
I see what your saying. The point I was making though was that these are the things that people have to way up when thinking about this sort of role, its not just a matter of he or she is a trin fan and have the money and time. Also that you are not just exposing yourself but your family.
The guy certainly seems to fit the bill in many ways and may well be the spark to ignite your club again.
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| Quote: Khlav Kalash "resurrecting failing brands.'"
For me, that expression sums up perfectly what needs to happen at WTW; a total rebuild from the bottom up and a slick, professional rebranding campaign to get the (understandably) jaded Wakey public interested again.
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| Change is never good!!!!!!!!
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| i have just been told that it is eric france who is gonna take it over with d turner,sir r walker and a local biusness man as the main bod.how true this is i dont know but the source was willing to stake a large bet with me that this would happen
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| Quote: trinity for life "i have just been told that it is eric france who is gonna take it over with d turner,sir r walker and a local biusness man as the main bod.how true this is i dont know but the source was willing to stake a large bet with me that this would happen'"
D Turner? The well known removals company owner?
I'd like to see the arguements with Ted et al with him on board. Even in 70s I wouldn't mess with him!
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| Can't see Derek getting involved!
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| Dont you just love rumours...
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| Quote: Sandal Wild Cat "Derek "Rocky" Turner obviously not for obvious reasons, but his son Derek Turner- owner of D Turner and Sons........
Who ever is involved has only 9 days to get this sorted and start writing cheques to the tax-man.
Having said that a board comprising of France, Turner, Walker and Seymour would be a BoD to rival even Leeds.
Man City of Rugby league anyone?
Personally I will live in hope and keep the beers cold, as this could come through any day now.......
Apart from the willingness to put in endless amounts of cash maybe.
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| Why would people like that (all have proven track records in their respective fields) buy a club and then not put money in?
I think some people, myself included, have been a bit harsh on Ted over the years in some respects. Putting money in being a principle one. If Ted had the money I'm sure he would have invested it, he loves WT as much as any on here. But the truth is he doesn't have the money, and has been in financial decline for some time. Yet he still put in what he could and made the best of the situation- from his point of view. Whether or not it was right for the club and should he have stepped aside earlier are separate issues.
I honestly believe Ted did what he thought was best for the club and has endangered his own financial health in process.
However Ted is almost history, I have no doubt the new boss/bosses will want success and that will require funding.
As if anyone would buy the club to sit on it as it is. In decline and shaken at best. What sort of an investment would that be. That approach doesn't sit with any of the mentioned businessmen.
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| Quote: Sandal Wild Cat "Derek "Rocky" Turner obviously not for obvious reasons, but his son Derek Turner- owner of D Turner and Sons........
Who ever is involved has only 9 days to get this sorted and start writing cheques to the tax-man.
Having said that a board comprising of France, Turner, Walker and Seymour would be a BoD to rival even Leeds.
Man City of Rugby league anyone?
Personally I will live in hope and keep the beers cold, as this could come through any day now.......
Derek Turner's son is called Darren, not Derek ... and Derek still works in the removal business.
He cannot even be persuaded by Neil Fox, Ian Brooke etc.. to attend any sort of function to do with rugby. He has been invited for hospitality at Belle Vue, to dinners and 'get-togethers' numerous times with no response. Not even the recent Celebration of the 60's Dinner a few months back could persuade him.
So taking over the Club? I don't think so!!!
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| Quote: Catwoman1 "He cannot even be persuaded by Neil Fox, Ian Brooke etc.. to attend any sort of function to do with rugby. He has been invited for hospitality at Belle Vue, to dinners and 'get-togethers' numerous times with no response. Not even the recent Celebration of the 60's Dinner a few months back could persuade him.'"
Slightly off-topic, but why is that?
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