Dan: “we tried to keep Matt. Contracts were offered”
Edit: I think it’s likely that the contract was a ‘head coach or nothing’ kind of deal but without facts, we have no reason to doubt that Dan is telling the truth and that there was something offered. I guess the question will always be ‘we tried to keep him but how hard?’
Can’t say learnt anything earth shattering, but was interesting to hear what he had to say. Agree unlikely to have changed anyone’s preexsiting opinions.
It was good that he made himself available for the Q&A. Although questions might not have all been answered directly, also positive that contentious posts/topics were raised.
Am slightly concerned about the possibility of the ground being left to fall into a further state of disrepair aside from pitch improvements.
I had wondered about the chances of Mikheil, turning up for Wrexham game (or later in the season if we are still in the running), but didn’t sound very likely.
To me there was a noticeable difference when he was talking about priority areas - eg thought he seemed genuinely enthusiastic when he mentioned a young player training with the first team for the first time.
I think it's pretty clear that Dan Rice is a football guy, not an infrastructure guy. Rob Couhig was an infrastructure guy, not a football guy. Take your pick as to which you prefer, but it's hard not to be excited by their vision for both the first team and the academy.
Very interesting/reassuring at the end to hear the extent Lomtadze is involved. Daily conversations, weekend meetings, watches every game - he may not communicate like Rob Couhig, but he's certainly no less involved.
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Bit of an elephant in the room isn't there?
Not exactly erudite is he.
The only way any questions related to Blooms being answered is if it comes from someone in the room?
Interesting…here goes.
Dan: “we tried to keep Matt. Contracts were offered”
Edit: I think it’s likely that the contract was a ‘head coach or nothing’ kind of deal but without facts, we have no reason to doubt that Dan is telling the truth and that there was something offered. I guess the question will always be ‘we tried to keep him but how hard?’
He’s got a different style to Rob Couhig
We were in a coincidence?
That sounds positive.
A concurrence of events or circumstances.
Not sure that will have changed anyone’s pre-existing opinions either way
Very interesting
The whole thing was very ABC(D). Never really answered any of the questions.
(acknowledge, bridge, control, deflect/dangle)
Ainsworth Bloomfield Couhig Dodds
That is a very wide screen
Can’t say learnt anything earth shattering, but was interesting to hear what he had to say. Agree unlikely to have changed anyone’s preexsiting opinions.
It was good that he made himself available for the Q&A. Although questions might not have all been answered directly, also positive that contentious posts/topics were raised.
Am slightly concerned about the possibility of the ground being left to fall into a further state of disrepair aside from pitch improvements.
I had wondered about the chances of Mikheil, turning up for Wrexham game (or later in the season if we are still in the running), but didn’t sound very likely.
What was said with regards to the ground?
That it smells of urine
Not much.
To me there was a noticeable difference when he was talking about priority areas - eg thought he seemed genuinely enthusiastic when he mentioned a young player training with the first team for the first time.
I think it's pretty clear that Dan Rice is a football guy, not an infrastructure guy. Rob Couhig was an infrastructure guy, not a football guy. Take your pick as to which you prefer, but it's hard not to be excited by their vision for both the first team and the academy.
Very interesting/reassuring at the end to hear the extent Lomtadze is involved. Daily conversations, weekend meetings, watches every game - he may not communicate like Rob Couhig, but he's certainly no less involved.
Is there a summary/transcript for those who couldn't join?
They mentioned that it was being recorded
any mention of Westerskjaer?
I think that is why Dan is called "interim chairman". I assume a permanent chairman will be appointed in due course.