Chairman’s Statement

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12320

derwent wrote:

Corner Flag wrote:

In reply to Derwent .The S.A are in fairly regular contact with the football club but not directly with Raj Singh. The first indication we received that he was working with long standing supporters was his statement published last week. It will be interesting to find out who these long standing supporters are and whether the S.A .will be invited to join the discussions.

I can only tell you what I would do in your position. If you don't ask for more information or more clarity now then you face the possibility of being the victim of a fait accompli if the next announcement is that certain people have already been appointed. I agree with your concerns and you are dead right to have them but only the club can answer them and I would urge you to approach them immediately before it is too late.
Of course it is up to you which approach to take. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
If you remember the club announced some time ago that a fans representative had been appointed and there was uproar and it looks to me that this might be happening again.
I don't know what the exact criteria is that classes any of us as a long standing supporter but speaking personally I first walked into the Vic in August 1952 and that is certainly a long time ago, so maybe these people go back further than that, which I very much doubt. I hasten to add that I don't want to be involved but if I did I would be banging on their door and perhaps you should consider doing the same.
In the words of the immortal Bobby Thompson " there's a rabbit off 'ere".
Keep up the good work.

Like I said we have a fait accompli. So now it is too late for groups like the Trust and the Supporters Association to be consulted. I think John Walter Mitty Shithead was the person appointed to be fans representative some time ago and now has been appointed to the Board. He has been a member on here in the past under a couple of usernames to my knowledge but I can't tell whether he is Waddell. Perhaps if anyone has proof of that could you please inform me.

billinghampoolie1908 · **Joined:** Thu Feb 05, 2015 5:52 pm **Posts:** 4375

Mikey76 wrote:

No surprise’s unfortunately. This was Raj’s big shot at a new start. Two that have been central to the general malaise and a fan who will captain the ship as it goes down.
It’s actually worse than I expected. Thought there’d be a new name or someone offering a different perspective.

Really couldnt make it up could you. What a total mess of a club. Just going from one bizarre decision to the next.

Grayhoundend · **Joined:** Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:13 pm **Posts:** 6675

derwent wrote:

Corner Flag wrote:

In reply to Derwent .The S.A are in fairly regular contact with the football club but not directly with Raj Singh. The first indication we received that he was working with long standing supporters was his statement published last week. It will be interesting to find out who these long standing supporters are and whether the S.A .will be invited to join the discussions.

I can only tell you what I would do in your position. If you don't ask for more information or more clarity now then you face the possibility of being the victim of a fait accompli if the next announcement is that certain people have already been appointed. I agree with your concerns and you are dead right to have them but only the club can answer them and I would urge you to approach them immediately before it is too late.
Of course it is up to you which approach to take. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
If you remember the club announced some time ago that a fans representative had been appointed and there was uproar and it looks to me that this might be happening again.
I don't know what the exact criteria is that classes any of us as a long standing supporter but speaking personally I first walked into the Vic in August 1952 and that is certainly a long time ago, so maybe these people go back further than that, which I very much doubt. I hasten to add that I don't want to be involved but if I did I would be banging on their door and perhaps you should consider doing the same.
In the words of the immortal Bobby Thompson " there's a rabbit off 'ere".
Keep up the good work.

Like I said we have a fait accompli. So now it is too late for groups like the Trust and the Supporters Association to be consulted. I think John Walter Mitty Shithead was the person appointed to be fans representative some time ago and now has been appointed to the Board. He has been a member on here in the past under a couple of usernames to my knowledge but I can't tell whether he is Waddell. Perhaps if anyone has proof of that could you please inform me.

Aye Its a load of tWaddle, Or in lay mans terms. Its all BOLLOCKS.

Sigma1908 · **Joined:** Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:40 am **Posts:** 105

Am i missing something in regards to these appointments? Being your average joe fan? Should we be concerned by this guy being on the board? A lot of confusion for me and I'm sure others will be wondering the same?

Grayhoundend · **Joined:** Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:13 pm **Posts:** 6675

Sigma1908 wrote:

Am i missing something in regards to these appointments? Being your average joe fan? Should we be concerned by this guy being on the board? A lot of confusion for me and I'm sure others will be wondering the same?

As i said in another post (hope i,m way off the mark) to me Raj is passing the buck.
If it all goes tits up, Raj says don,t look at me.

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12320

My wife who has been all over the country with me supporting Pools as well as as a season ticket holder has made the statement that whilst John Walter Mitty Shithead is on the board of Hartlepool United she will not step foot in the Vic.
Whilst I won't go into detail about the reasons why, she has my full backing and I will likely do the same although I haven't made that decision yet. We will probably still go to away games but that too is under review.

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12320

My wife who has been all over the country with me supporting Pools as well as as a season ticket holder has made the statement that whilst John Walter Mitty Shithead is on the board of Hartlepool United she will not step foot in the Vic.
Whilst I won't go into detail about the reasons why, she has my full backing and I will likely do the same although I haven't made that decision yet. We will probably still go to away games but that too is under review.

loyal_fan · **Joined:** Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:15 pm **Posts:** 3689

derwent wrote:

My wife who has been all over the country with me supporting Pools as well as as a season ticket holder has made the statement that whilst John Walter Mitty Shithead is on the board of Hartlepool United she will not step foot in the Vic.
Whilst I won't go into detail about the reasons why, she has my full backing and I will likely do the same although I haven't made that decision yet. We will probably still go to away games but that too is under review.

Not a great start to his ‘fan engagement’ mandate

accrington fan · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:22 pm **Posts:** 18922

derwent wrote:

My wife who has been all over the country with me supporting Pools as well as as a season ticket holder has made the statement that whilst John Walter Mitty Shithead is on the board of Hartlepool United she will not step foot in the Vic.
Whilst I won't go into detail about the reasons why, she has my full backing and I will likely do the same although I haven't made that decision yet. We will probably still go to away games but that too is under review.

your decision, but when you started going to the Vic i seriously doubt you knew the names of a single director or the chairman. actually i didn,t even know who the manager was until i heard my old man on about it and didn,t really care that much.

Leggie43 · **Joined:** Wed Apr 15, 2020 4:55 am **Posts:** 7286

kevin pooles gloves wrote:

Leggie43 wrote:

Who argues on here like Loyal. :naughty:

No one. It's against bunker rules n regs.
But a large minority have different views n opinions.
Sometime overated wordage but not real words because it's keyboard communication.
A bit like fantasy world after the usual non wins.

Pooly_Imp · **Joined:** Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:36 pm **Posts:** 2525

accrington fan wrote:

derwent wrote:

My wife who has been all over the country with me supporting Pools as well as as a season ticket holder has made the statement that whilst John Walter Mitty Shithead is on the board of Hartlepool United she will not step foot in the Vic.
Whilst I won't go into detail about the reasons why, she has my full backing and I will likely do the same although I haven't made that decision yet. We will probably still go to away games but that too is under review.

your decision, but when you started going to the Vic i seriously doubt you knew the names of a single director or the chairman. actually i didn,t even know who the manager was until i heard my old man on about it and didn,t really care that much.

Completely different world now.

Pooly_Imp · **Joined:** Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:36 pm **Posts:** 2525

derwent wrote:

Corner Flag wrote:

In reply to Derwent .The S.A are in fairly regular contact with the football club but not directly with Raj Singh. The first indication we received that he was working with long standing supporters was his statement published last week. It will be interesting to find out who these long standing supporters are and whether the S.A .will be invited to join the discussions.

I can only tell you what I would do in your position. If you don't ask for more information or more clarity now then you face the possibility of being the victim of a fait accompli if the next announcement is that certain people have already been appointed. I agree with your concerns and you are dead right to have them but only the club can answer them and I would urge you to approach them immediately before it is too late.
Of course it is up to you which approach to take. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
If you remember the club announced some time ago that a fans representative had been appointed and there was uproar and it looks to me that this might be happening again.
I don't know what the exact criteria is that classes any of us as a long standing supporter but speaking personally I first walked into the Vic in August 1952 and that is certainly a long time ago, so maybe these people go back further than that, which I very much doubt. I hasten to add that I don't want to be involved but if I did I would be banging on their door and perhaps you should consider doing the same.
In the words of the immortal Bobby Thompson " there's a rabbit off 'ere".
Keep up the good work.

Like I said we have a fait accompli. So now it is too late for groups like the Trust and the Supporters Association to be consulted. I think John Walter Mitty Shithead was the person appointed to be fans representative some time ago and now has been appointed to the Board. He has been a member on here in the past under a couple of usernames to my knowledge but I can't tell whether he is Waddell. Perhaps if anyone has proof of that could you please inform me.

Ha! Don't worry Derwent we can all read between the lines and can see exactly what you believe. On this one anway

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12320

accrington fan wrote:

derwent wrote:

My wife who has been all over the country with me supporting Pools as well as as a season ticket holder has made the statement that whilst John Walter Mitty Shithead is on the board of Hartlepool United she will not step foot in the Vic.
Whilst I won't go into detail about the reasons why, she has my full backing and I will likely do the same although I haven't made that decision yet. We will probably still go to away games but that too is under review.

your decision, but when you started going to the Vic i seriously doubt you knew the names of a single director or the chairman. actually i didn,t even know who the manager was until i heard my old man on about it and didn,t really care that much.

When I started going to the Vic I was 7 years old but I do remember the fans saying the club don't want to go higher than Div 3 north. I never understood that as a boy but soon found out that amongst the supporters were a percentage who found fault with everything and never stopped whining. I suppose it happens everywhere. I was at Ayresome Park when I was about 11 and the bloke sat next to me moaned and groaned the whole game. Boro won 6-0 and after the sixth went in this guy jumped up and said I've had enough of this. I asked him why and his answer was cos it's boring. My Dad said that's Smoggies for you, never satisfied. Never forgot that.

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12320

Pooly_Imp wrote:

derwent wrote:

Corner Flag wrote:

In reply to Derwent .The S.A are in fairly regular contact with the football club but not directly with Raj Singh. The first indication we received that he was working with long standing supporters was his statement published last week. It will be interesting to find out who these long standing supporters are and whether the S.A .will be invited to join the discussions.

I can only tell you what I would do in your position. If you don't ask for more information or more clarity now then you face the possibility of being the victim of a fait accompli if the next announcement is that certain people have already been appointed. I agree with your concerns and you are dead right to have them but only the club can answer them and I would urge you to approach them immediately before it is too late
Of course it is up to you which approach to take. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
If you remember the club announced some time ago that a fans representative had been appointed and there was uproar and it looks to me that this might be happening again.
I don't know what the exact criteria is that classes any of us as a long standing supporter but speaking personally I first walked into the Vic in August 1952 and that is certainly a long time ago, so maybe these people go back further than that, which I very much doubt. I hasten to add that I don't want to be involved but if I did I would be banging on their door and perhaps you should consider doing the same.
In the words of the immortal Bobby Thompson " there's a rabbit off 'ere".
Keep up the good work.

Like I said we have a fait accompli. So now it is too late for groups like the Trust and the Supporters Association to be consulted. I think John Walter Mitty Shithead was the person appointed to be fans representative some time ago and now has been appointed to the Board. He has been a member on here in the past under a couple of usernames to my knowledge but I can't tell whether he is Waddell. Perhaps if anyone has proof of that could you please inform me.

Ha! Don't worry Derwent we can all read between the lines and can see exactly what you believe. On this one anway

Grayhoundend · **Joined:** Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:13 pm **Posts:** 6675

accrington fan wrote:

derwent wrote:

My wife who has been all over the country with me supporting Pools as well as as a season ticket holder has made the statement that whilst John Walter Mitty Shithead is on the board of Hartlepool United she will not step foot in the Vic.
Whilst I won't go into detail about the reasons why, she has my full backing and I will likely do the same although I haven't made that decision yet. We will probably still go to away games but that too is under review.

your decision, but when you started going to the Vic i seriously doubt you knew the names of a single director or the chairman. actually i didn,t even know who the manager was until i heard my old man on about it and didn,t really care that much.

But now he does know, And himself and his wife have their reasons.

Mikey76 · **Joined:** Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:02 pm **Posts:** 594

So how does this board work then? Are they all paid? How many hours are they doing? Or did they put money in? The SA, HUDSA, SEP, HUST… that’s a lot of different views that need to be brought up to speed asap. Just smacks of being a sticking plaster for bigger issues.

Johnjo1 · **Joined:** Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:52 pm **Posts:** 1625

Many years ago when you had a chairman and not an owner I was led to believe that to be a director at Pools you had to put a certain amount of money into the club each season. I believe Cameron’s and Yuils were represented on the board.

Leggie43 · **Joined:** Wed Apr 15, 2020 4:55 am **Posts:** 7286

Johnjo1 wrote:

Many years ago when you had a chairman and not an owner I was led to believe that to be a director at Pools you had to put a certain amount of money into the club each season. I believe Cameron’s and Yuils were represented on the board.

That was definitely true back then Johnjo. Back in Gibsons time the minimum was £30K and that came directly from the mouth of Gibson.

Essex poolie · **Joined:** Wed Oct 12, 2016 7:42 pm **Posts:** 838

John Sigh (Walter Mitty Shithead) Does not represent the Pools Fanbase never did or will he. He is his Dad (Raj) mouthpiece, What about the Trust, and Supporters association Who have been funding the youth team for so Long. The Trust who brought a consortium to the table only to have it thrown back in their faces Does Mr Walter Mitty Shithead not realise he is the patsie and will have the finger pointed firmly in his direction when things go wrong and we are told we listened yo the supporters and had a representative on the board .

loyal_fan · **Joined:** Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:15 pm **Posts:** 3689

while you cant keep everyone happy--you would think the fans would pick the representative on the board, not the chairman-all very strange

Johnjo1 · **Joined:** Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:52 pm **Posts:** 1625

How would the fans pick their representative have a vote? Who would organise it?

loyal_fan · **Joined:** Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:15 pm **Posts:** 3689

Johnjo1 wrote:

How would the fans pick their representative have a vote? Who would organise it?

Like I say you cant please everyone and no perfect solution, but some consultation woudl help-maybe a rolling position every 6 months so diff factions can be represented

Grayhoundend · **Joined:** Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:13 pm **Posts:** 6675

Johnjo1 wrote:

How would the fans pick their representative have a vote? Who would organise it?

Well if we were a fan owned club, The board would be chosen through votes.
Can,t be that difficult to organise.

Krampesh · **Joined:** Sat Jul 10, 2021 10:14 am **Posts:** 586

Johnjo1 wrote:

How would the fans pick their representative have a vote? Who would organise it?

Could be as simple as all the heads/chairmen of the supporters groups meeting and voting on who of them will be the supporter representive on the board for the season. Then meeting regularly to discuss what can be improved at the club for fans, with the representative taking this to board meetings

Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22568

From the start Walter Mitty Shithead was vocally anti-HUST. Him and his little band of followers did everything they could to turn supporters against it, even down to the ‘fuck the trust’ stickers. And why? Simply because he hadn’t thought of it.

I have no doubt he has been campaigning against the trust from the inside. Blokes an arsehole in my view.

Leggie43 · **Joined:** Wed Apr 15, 2020 4:55 am **Posts:** 7286

Mr Irrelevant wrote:

From the start Walter Mitty Shithead was vocally anti-HUST. Him and his little band of followers did everything they could to turn supporters against it, even down to the ‘fuck the trust’ stickers. And why? Simply because he hadn’t thought of it.

I have no doubt he has been campaigning against the trust from the inside. Blokes an arsehole in my view.

On the money Mr I

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12320

Grayhoundend wrote:

Johnjo1 wrote:

How would the fans pick their representative have a vote? Who would organise it?

Well if we were a fan owned club, The board would be chosen through votes.
Can,t be that difficult to organise.

At the end of the day any decisions are the prerogative of the owners, so maybe a wider variety of shareholders is the answer. Problem is any decisions have to be approved by the major shareholder so, as Raj is that person, I can't see him allowing any watering down of his control.
In the words of the immortal bard, Alfred Lord Tennisball, he has us by the bollocks and there is nothing we can do about it, apart from walking away.
It's so frustrating.

Pooly_Imp · **Joined:** Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:36 pm **Posts:** 2525

derwent wrote:

Grayhoundend wrote:

Johnjo1 wrote:

How would the fans pick their representative have a vote? Who would organise it?

Well if we were a fan owned club, The board would be chosen through votes.
Can,t be that difficult to organise.

At the end of the day any decisions are the prerogative of the owners, so maybe a wider variety of shareholders is the answer. Problem is any decisions have to be approved by the major shareholder so, as Raj is that person, I can't see him allowing any watering down of his control.
In the words of the immortal bard, Alfred Lord Tennisball, he has us by the bollocks and there is nothing we can do about it, apart from walking away.
It's so frustrating.

We tell him, that's what we do. He will sell once he realises its not good for his ego any more. If he decides to be a prick and sabotage the club then his footy celeb mates will see. If he moves the club on like a conscientious custodian then those are the actions of someone who loves the game.

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12320

Mr Irrelevant wrote:

From the start Walter Mitty Shithead was vocally anti-HUST. Him and his little band of followers did everything they could to turn supporters against it, even down to the ‘fuck the trust’ stickers. And why? Simply because he hadn’t thought of it.

I have no doubt he has been campaigning against the trust from the inside. Blokes an arsehole in my view.

Spot on. Agree with every word.

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12320

Pooly_Imp wrote:

derwent wrote:

Grayhoundend wrote:

Johnjo1 wrote:

How would the fans pick their representative have a vote? Who would organise it?

Well if we were a fan owned club, The board would be chosen through votes.
Can,t be that difficult to organise.

At the end of the day any decisions are the prerogative of the owners, so maybe a wider variety of shareholders is the answer. Problem is any decisions have to be approved by the major shareholder so, as Raj is that person, I can't see him allowing any watering down of his control.
In the words of the immortal bard, Alfred Lord Tennisball, he has us by the bollocks and there is nothing we can do about it, apart from walking away.
It's so frustrating.

We tell him, that's what we do. He will sell once he realises its not good for his ego any more. If he decides to be a prick and sabotage the club then his footy celeb mates will see. If he movrs the club on like a conscientious custodian then those are the actions of someone who loves the game.

I reckon people have been "telling" him since we last got promoted and what difference has it made.
Maybe we have to change the way we tell him cos the current method of telling him ain't working.

Grayhoundend · **Joined:** Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:13 pm **Posts:** 6675

Maybe all should be telling Raj to look at the league 2 table, And look what you could have won.

Pooly_Imp · **Joined:** Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:36 pm **Posts:** 2525

Grayhoundend wrote:

Maybe all should be telling Raj to look at the league 2 table, And look what you could have won.

What is sad is that he really could have.

kevin pooles gloves · **Joined:** Tue Oct 07, 2014 2:28 pm **Posts:** 8915

Grayhoundend wrote:

Maybe all should be telling Raj to look at the league 2 table, And look what you could have won.

So you used to watch Bullseye.
You could of won a speed boat if you 2 muppets could of got 101 with 6 darts.
And you live near Doncaster. Strange breed them lot.

bbolt

Pooly_Imp · **Joined:** Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:36 pm **Posts:** 2525

derwent wrote:

Pooly_Imp wrote:

derwent wrote:

Grayhoundend wrote:

Johnjo1 wrote:

How would the fans pick their representative have a vote? Who would organise it?

Well if we were a fan owned club, The board would be chosen through votes.
Can,t be that difficult to organise.

At the end of the day any decisions are the prerogative of the owners, so maybe a wider variety of shareholders is the answer. Problem is any decisions have to be approved by the major shareholder so, as Raj is that person, I can't see him allowing any watering down of his control.
In the words of the immortal bard, Alfred Lord Tennisball, he has us by the bollocks and there is nothing we can do about it, apart from walking away.
It's so frustrating.

We tell him, that's what we do. He will sell once he realises its not good for his ego any more. If he decides to be a prick and sabotage the club then his footy celeb mates will see. If he movrs the club on like a conscientious custodian then those are the actions of someone who loves the game.

I reckon people have been "telling" him since we last got promoted and what difference has it made.
Maybe we have to change the way we tell him cos the current method of telling him ain't working.

People have gone to sleep thinking that this level of crappiness is now the norm. It doesnt have to be. We are being held back from our full potential as a club. Time to tell Raj he should add himself to the released list. Thanks for your services, all the best in the future, goodbye.

accrington fan · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:22 pm **Posts:** 18922

derwent wrote:

accrington fan wrote:

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your decision, but when you started going to the Vic i seriously doubt you knew the names of a single director or the chairman. actually i didn,t even know who the manager was until i heard my old man on about it and didn,t really care that much.

When I started going to the Vic I was 7 years old but I do remember the fans saying the club don't want to go higher than Div 3 north. I never understood that as a boy but soon found out that amongst the supporters were a percentage who found fault with everything and never stopped whining.
you started earlier than me but heard the same thing when we were doing well but seemed to blow a promotion chance. more or less that the club could not afford anything higher than div.3 north as extra wages would have to be paid without having a large enough ground to pay for it. even with a sell out at the vic they could be classed as a poor gate for many league 2 teams in those days. there was a maximum wage at the time but no pools players were getting it.

Jamie1952 · **Joined:** Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:56 pm **Posts:** 7065

When it was cash at the gate it’s difficult to imagine allegedly how much went to the club coffers, some players were paid cash bonuses under the table and some of the money ‘disappeared’.
You hear conversations where Clough was alleged to have been paid bungs, Alan Sugar was quoted saying he found £50k in the safe in Venables office.
Over the years hundred of thousands of the fans money must have disappeared due to rogue owners when it was cash at the turnstiles.

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 36386

Pooly_Imp wrote:

People have gone to sleep thinking that this level of crappiness is now the norm. It doesnt have to be. We are being held back from our full potential as a club. Time to tell Raj he should add himself to the released list. Thanks for your services, all the best in the future, goodbye.

This close season is D Day for Raj…..he either puts up or sails into the sunset.
We can’t make him go, but next season won’t be a welcome place on here from my perspective, ‘all quiet on the football front’ will be a sign that nothings gonna change.

Jamie1952 · **Joined:** Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:56 pm **Posts:** 7065

Snowy wrote:

Pooly_Imp wrote:

People have gone to sleep thinking that this level of crappiness is now the norm. It doesnt have to be. We are being held back from our full potential as a club. Time to tell Raj he should add himself to the released list. Thanks for your services, all the best in the future, goodbye.

This close season is D Day for Raj…..he either puts up or sails into the sunset.
We can’t make him go, but next season won’t be a welcome place on here from my perspective, ‘all quiet on the football front’ will be a sign that nothings gonna change.

With his new appointment of Directors I have the impression he has no intention of selling the club, I believe he wouldn’t hesitate to put the club into admin, he is not a Pools fan.

Grayhoundend · **Joined:** Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:13 pm **Posts:** 6675

Jamie1952 wrote:

Snowy wrote:

Pooly_Imp wrote:

People have gone to sleep thinking that this level of crappiness is now the norm. It doesnt have to be. We are being held back from our full potential as a club. Time to tell Raj he should add himself to the released list. Thanks for your services, all the best in the future, goodbye.

This close season is D Day for Raj…..he either puts up or sails into the sunset.
We can’t make him go, but next season won’t be a welcome place on here from my perspective, ‘all quiet on the football front’ will be a sign that nothings gonna change.

With his new appointment of Directors I have the impression he has no intention of selling the club, I believe he wouldn’t hesitate to put the club into admin, he is not a Pools fan.

In this case Directors=Yes men
Guaranteed to FAIL!

billinghampoolie1908 · **Joined:** Thu Feb 05, 2015 5:52 pm **Posts:** 4375

derwent wrote:

My wife who has been all over the country with me supporting Pools as well as as a season ticket holder has made the statement that whilst John Walter Mitty Shithead is on the board of Hartlepool United she will not step foot in the Vic.
Whilst I won't go into detail about the reasons why, she has my full backing and I will likely do the same although I haven't made that decision yet. We will probably still go to away games but that too is under review.

It took me 18 month to realise singh was no good for this football club crikey this guy hasnt even started yet and your on about possibly not going how times have changed.

Seriously though this is the chairmans decision yet again making a mockery of this football club, hopefully things like this will see more and more people see through him. He is passing the buck big time while sat their telling everyone he owns a football club. The sooner this guy is gone the better. More joke decisions every other week happening.

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12320

No need to panic lads, Mr Imp is going to tell him his services are no longer required so job sorted.
I will be the first to congratulate him on his success when he achieves it.

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12320

billinghampoolie1908 wrote:

derwent wrote:

My wife who has been all over the country with me supporting Pools as well as as a season ticket holder has made the statement that whilst John Walter Mitty Shithead is on the board of Hartlepool United she will not step foot in the Vic.
Whilst I won't go into detail about the reasons why, she has my full backing and I will likely do the same although I haven't made that decision yet. We will probably still go to away games but that too is under review.

It took me 18 month to realise singh was no good for this football club crikey this guy hasnt even started yet and your on about possibly not going how times have changed.

Seriously though this is the chairmans decision yet again making a mockery of this football club, hopefully things like this will see more and more people see through him. He is passing the buck big time while sat their telling everyone he owns a football club. The sooner this guy is gone the better. More joke decisions every other week happening.

This guy as you call him started years and years ago. Have a word with Mr I if you need to know more. I'll leave it at that.

billinghampoolie1908 · **Joined:** Thu Feb 05, 2015 5:52 pm **Posts:** 4375

derwent wrote:

billinghampoolie1908 wrote:

derwent wrote:

My wife who has been all over the country with me supporting Pools as well as as a season ticket holder has made the statement that whilst John Walter Mitty Shithead is on the board of Hartlepool United she will not step foot in the Vic.
Whilst I won't go into detail about the reasons why, she has my full backing and I will likely do the same although I haven't made that decision yet. We will probably still go to away games but that too is under review.

It took me 18 month to realise singh was no good for this football club crikey this guy hasnt even started yet and your on about possibly not going how times have changed.

Seriously though this is the chairmans decision yet again making a mockery of this football club, hopefully things like this will see more and more people see through him. He is passing the buck big time while sat their telling everyone he owns a football club. The sooner this guy is gone the better. More joke decisions every other week happening.

This guy as you call him started years and years ago. Have a word with Mr I if you need to know more. I'll leave it at that.

Are you starting to get a little concerned at the way the club is going mr Derwent?

PTID · **Joined:** Wed Apr 26, 2023 3:07 pm **Posts:** 3918

It's disappointing where we are at present, where its going we don't know yet. It'll certainly be concerning if we're struggling at the bottom end of the division again next season sacking the manager half way through the season and persuading Brian Honour to get his boots on again. But hopefully we'll build on Waterfall, Parkes, Mancini, Dodds, Grey, Mani D and be up at the right end from the off.

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12320

billinghampoolie1908 wrote:

derwent wrote:

billinghampoolie1908 wrote:

derwent wrote:

My wife who has been all over the country with me supporting Pools as well as as a season ticket holder has made the statement that whilst John Walter Mitty Shithead is on the board of Hartlepool United she will not step foot in the Vic.
Whilst I won't go into detail about the reasons why, she has my full backing and I will likely do the same although I haven't made that decision yet. We will probably still go to away games but that too is under review.

It took me 18 month to realise singh was no good for this football club crikey this guy hasnt even started yet and your on about possibly not going how times have changed.

Seriously though this is the chairmans decision yet again making a mockery of this football club, hopefully things like this will see more and more people see through him. He is passing the buck big time while sat their telling everyone he owns a football club. The sooner this guy is gone the better. More joke decisions every other week happening.

This guy as you call him started years and years ago. Have a word with Mr I if you need to know more. I'll leave it at that.

Are you starting to get a little concerned at the way the club is going mr Derwent?

I was concerned about where the club was going long before you, Mr Billy. From the day IOR walked out to be precise. The difference is I know through experience there is sod all I can do about it. I also wear two hats and my bunker hat (when on) focuses 100% on protecting the bunker and it's members like you. Your "colleague in arms" Mr Imp is now going to tell Raj to sling his hook. He thinks that is the way forward. I hope you and he can get some progress with that tack cos the tack of beating him over the head hasn't worked. One day everybody will realise we all want the same thing but unfortunately we have to rely on others to provide it. That is the concerning part and it will probably be always with us. So really my concern is perennial.

kevin pooles gloves · **Joined:** Tue Oct 07, 2014 2:28 pm **Posts:** 8915

Stockport n Wrexham in league One next season and a sporting well done from me.
Proper Ambition that like.
Project 33 anyone.
violin

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12320

kevin pooles gloves wrote:

Stockport n Wrexham in league One next season and a sporting well done from me.
Proper Ambition that like.
Project 33 anyone.
violin

If by ambition you mean cash, I agree entirely.
Where ambition is paramount the ambition would be to get owners who had the money in the first place and secondly were prepared to waste it on a footy club, preferably our footy club.
Which century are you prepared to put in front of the 33?? :laugh:

Pooly_Imp · **Joined:** Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:36 pm **Posts:** 2525

derwent wrote:

No need to panic lads, Mr Imp is going to tell him his services are no longer required so job sorted.
I will be the first to congratulate him on his success when he achieves it.

Nope, didn't say that. Do you need me to type in larger font? Or a different language? Not that I know any.....

Seems even your patience is at an end with Raj, Derwent.

Leggie43 · **Joined:** Wed Apr 15, 2020 4:55 am **Posts:** 7286

Pooly_Imp wrote:

derwent wrote:

No need to panic lads, Mr Imp is going to tell him his services are no longer required so job sorted.
I will be the first to congratulate him on his success when he achieves it.

Nope, didn't say that. Do you need me to type in larger font? Or a different language? Not that I know any.....

Seems even your patience is at an end with Raj Derwent.

Never knew your Christian name was Raj

Mr Derwent. :laugh:

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 36386

derwent wrote:

I was concerned about where the club was going long before you, Mr Billy. From the day IOR walked out to be precise. The difference is I know through experience there is sod all I can do about it. .

I feel the problem started long before IOR left. During IOR’s time in charge we averaged a manager a year and it was carnage towards the end when the wanted away and set this indecision in progress

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