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Him and Sloanes talked well. God knows what they thought when they walked into the club and saw the shambolic way SD was running the place.
 
Have all those saying he has little say watched the video? They cover that.

Really can't be bothered to watch an hour.

But like i say he's a non-executive director. Which generally is an independent role reviewing what the exec board are doing, offering advice etc. They don't have any involvement in any day to day management of the business, so decisions on transfers, management etc

So no matter how well he might talk, he's only any use if the executive board act upon his advice. And with the clowns in charge of safc, well......
 
If he walks the walk half as well as he talks the talk then he sounds like a real asset to the board and the club.

I think he's class in this. Most of what he's saying should have been the focus and strategy of the club at least since we dropped from the Prem if not years earlier.





It'll be sod's law that we finally have someone with a vision of how a sustainable club should be run only for new owners to come along with their own men. I personally hope that whoever takes over from Donald strongly considers keeping Jones on board.
All four came across well. A lot more confident for the season and potential recruitment now.
 
Really can't be bothered to watch an hour.

But like i say he's a non-executive director. Which generally is an independent role reviewing what the exec board are doing, offering advice etc. They don't have any involvement in any day to day management of the business, so decisions on transfers, management etc

So no matter how well he might talk, he's only any use if the executive board act upon his advice. And with the clowns in charge of safc, well......
They cover all that. Maybe you should either watch it or avoid commenting from a position of ignorance.
 
I like Jones, glad he is here. Having someone who actually wants to work and has the clubs best interests at heart is a very fortunate situation for us to be in given recent history.

But I'm not optimistic, I'm despondent.

The club is in chaos with supposedly being sold.
Key staff positions are not being filled.
Any strategy is either not clear or lacking badly.

Whilst Mr Sloanes is obviously a fan and is optimistic, I find his pie and pint outlook unhelpful. To say sometimes it's better to say nothing and then in the same sentence to say we need to get out with the fans. All just a bit wishy washy.
 
Danny: "Obviously... ....obviously... ...obviously...."

Tom: "Ehhhh.... ehhhhh... ....ehhhh... ..ehhhh..."
 
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You can be a polished communicator whilst delivering a bullshit message. There was substance to a lot of what he said and at least he was knowledgeable and has a decent idea of what's needed which is an improvement.

As I said whether it can be implemented is the acid test.

I think this is the issue, I wasn't overly keen until I heard what he said in December about not limping over the line and bringing in a squad that can stay with us if we go up.

We were then linked with the right players Boyce, Coyle, excellent loans etc

But instead, we actually got short term extreme signings and wasted money.

I'm glad he's here, massive step up from people who serve their own interests first but I'll perceive the club on its actions, not its words, time for that is long gone.
 
I bet you believe the club is on the up then. Bless
That's quite a leap but thanks.
I think Jones is potentially an asset to the club, pretty much covered in my OP.
I like Jones, glad he is here. Having someone who actually wants to work and has the clubs best interests at heart is a very fortunate situation for us to be in given recent history.

But I'm not optimistic, I'm despondent.

The club is in chaos with supposedly being sold.
Key staff positions are not being filled.
Any strategy is either not clear or lacking badly.

Whilst Mr Sloanes is obviously a fan and is optimistic, I find his pie and pint outlook unhelpful. To say sometimes it's better to say nothing and then in the same sentence to say we need to get out with the fans. All just a bit wishy washy.
Aye, I didn't mention Sloanes for that exact reason. People can say that Jones was just saying all the right things but if there's no substance there then it's easy to see through. I thought Sloanes, although he seems a nice bloke and enthusiastic, was the embodiment of that and brought Jones' nous to the fore and into starker contrast.
 
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I think this is the issue, I wasn't overly keen until I heard what he said in December about not limping over the line and bringing in a squad that can stay with us if we go up.

We were then linked with the right players Boyce, Coyle, excellent loans etc

But instead, we actually got short term extreme signings and wasted money.

I'm glad he's here, massive step up from people who serve their own interests first but I'll perceive the club on its actions, not its words, time for that is long gone.
I thought the recruitment in January was much better thought out and targeted than previous scattergun efforts. I liked the links to Boyce, Coyle and particularly Docherty. Ultimately we got none in and fell short.

I think it would be harsh to judge Jones by results and what actually materialises under this regime though. Regardless of what strategy he envisages he's likely to be hamstrung in implementing it by limited resource and potentially resistance from others (as hinted at in the video). That's why I would hope that he, or at least someone with a similar outlook and vision, is given a chance under new improved ownership too.
 
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