then you feel the same as they do, and many more like them.

You must knock about with some real doom n gloom merchants then. I've not heard one person say they're 'disappointed ' with recruitment, most like myself are disappointed we missed chase n prince. We have brought in a number of young players to go with our own that came through who can now be labelled as real 1st team players. Brought in some real experience and guile. As useful off field as on. Brought in one of the best 6s in the competition. Most of our competition have been static in the transfer market or weakened. No one has been as active as us, our investment off field is without compare taking us up to the standards we need to be at. We played an attractive brand last yr with an openly spoke about desire to play even more so. Anyone who still doesn't think it's worth watching or backing our club after that, especially after the previous administration isn't much use to a club and shouldn't be called a fan!

so, passholders of 30 years+ aren't fans, fair enough, if that is what you believe then it's an opinion you're entitled to.

What many people who I have spoken to are fed up of is paying McRae a wage when he does nothing for the club, all he has done is harm, lost us players and given AP poor advice, and flannel to the press, expect more of it tonight at the "fans forum"

We shall see how FC get along next season, we're in a better position than we were, I don't disagree about that.

Where has he gave his word that these would 100% be coming to the club?

If Mcrea was of no use then I don't think he'd be there. Best I know of it he hasn't lost us anyone. Probably one of the main reasons we got holdsworth. Prince chase couldn't do much else only peaa we genuinely missed out on. If a club is pro active in improvement across the board and playing a good brand of play then after yrs of support why would they stop now!? Can't come quick enough for me. God damn long off season!!!

If they've been pass holders for 30+ years they've seen worse teams than the one we'll be putting out next year.


I agree that McRae's role is diminishing, but he managed to get us Gentle at the very least, the knock on effect of that is Gentle was instrumental in recruiting Ellis. The only notable losses are Moa & Manu, Moa wanted to return home and Manu felt that at 32 he wanted a fresh challenge, don't believe anyone that tells you it was McRae's fault, they're lying.
The only thing Pearson can be found guilty of is underestimating player loyalty (what there is) and other factors in RL as opposed to football. Recruitment is far more difficult in RL and Pearson will have learnt that his words mid-season were probably too honest and open, but that's hardly a crime, is it?


I for one am looking forward to next season, a very strong first 17 and genuine depth to the squad. Of course it would have been nice to have gotten a genuine 7 like Prince etc. but where's the fun in winning everything quickly?

Not once has AP said that we'll be signing world class halves, seems as though Standee is talking crap yet again. Yes he said we'll bring in two of the best halves in the league to the club.
Do you still believe Holdsworth is a poor signing? Because I bet that you're alone in that statement.

Anyone know when the passes are actually available for physical collection?

What do you have to bet, money from your paper-round?


As I have often said, I hope he proves me wrong, we shall see in 6 months time (or so)

you being one of them ?? same as last year and the year before, but dont worry you have i am sure got your sky subscription sorted so you can still be the armchair expert we all know you to be zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

HANG ON THERE A MINUTE STANDEE
one minute you and your band of passholders firstly are not buying season passes because Adam Pearson didnt "keep his word" you said that!!!
Now two posts later its now bombers fault FFS
ARE YOU KAFFS SON OR SOMETHING

Anyone who has held a pass for 30 plus years has seen much worst sides than what we have now under useless farts of coaches so excuse me for being a doubting thomas but i do think your talking e and making things up to suit your argument
OR hang you and your 12 pals (i know its nearly Xmas folks but this isnt a nativety story ) have all bought passes through some of the dross over the last 30 years including Agar and auntie kaff yet under the banner of a new owner who cares, spends a fortune of his own cash and brings in class young players plus one of the best players on the planet and they think , "thats toss not going any more" REALLY.......
Listen pinochio i suggest you stick to sky plus with your 12 disciples

standee are you honestly saying that you know 12 people wwho have refused renew / return because of AP AND SM?

If thats true i'm amazed as this is potentially one of the most exciting periods in the clubs history

for the 1st time we have an owner who is prepared to invest in not only the team but also heavily invest in our training facilities, youth set up and coaching set up as well as plenty of other things


Sure AP has said things which he probably wishes he never said in public but you can't knock him for being passionate about our club and if he feels we need SM at the club then i'm more than happy to have SM there.

If people aren't prepared to come back because of AP then they probably never ever will come back and will always find some petty excuse not to return

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