Brett Gerrity speaks ....

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Re: Simon Sadler

‘He’s on the phone constantly, he wants to know about everything and he demands very high demands’

Re: The squad

‘There are some stars emerging and I think Jordan Thompson is an example of that’

Re: Simon Grayson

‘I’d suggest he’s the best manager to get us out of League One’

Re: Supporters

‘I can say without doubt that we are truly blessed to have supporters that most clubs don’t have’


So when did the doubting start, Brett?
 
Just showing that he’s got previous for talking shite

But how is this progress .....

From

‘I can say without doubt that we are truly blessed to have supporters that most clubs don’t have’

To

‘People who are moaning ... are in danger of jeopardising the good work that is going on’

‘Don’t kill the golden goose, there is not another Simon Sadler out there waiting to take over’
 
Just showing that he’s got previous for talking shite

But how is this progress .....

From

‘I can say without doubt that we are truly blessed to have supporters that most clubs don’t have’

To

‘People who are moaning ... are in danger of jeopardising the good work that is going on’

‘Don’t kill the golden goose, there is not another Simon Sadler out there waiting to take over’
What element of what he has said isnt correct ?
 
Just showing that he’s got previous for talking shite

But how is this progress .....

From

‘I can say without doubt that we are truly blessed to have supporters that most clubs don’t have’

To

‘People who are moaning ... are in danger of jeopardising the good work that is going on’

‘Don’t kill the golden goose, there is not another Simon Sadler out there waiting to take over’
And people feel the need to keep proving his point. Wonder why?
 
Good god, the club is in great hands, we are very, very lucky. Had the Oystons continued we might not have had a club and who knows what kind of owners we might have had if Simon hadn’t stepped up.

Large sums of money are being spent now, plans are being laid which will require further large sums being spent, and we have a young team which is trying to play football the right way and improving all the time.
 
Re: Simon Sadler

‘He’s on the phone constantly, he wants to know about everything and he demands very high demands’

Re: The squad

‘There are some stars emerging and I think Jordan Thompson is an example of that’

Re: Simon Grayson

‘I’d suggest he’s the best manager to get us out of League One’

Re: Supporters

‘I can say without doubt that we are truly blessed to have supporters that most clubs don’t have’


So when did the doubting start, Brett?
Another shit stirring post, well played
 
No particular criticism of Sadler but better than the Oyston's means feck all and does anybody genuinely believe that we'd have gone to the wall if he hadn't bought the club ?

Again I must stress, I am not suggesting that he's done anything wrong but the club was here before Sadler and it will still be here when he's gone.

I am struggling to believe that anyone investing in a football club would be surprised to receive criticism and would imagine that the vast majority would expect it.

IF - that says IF - Sadler is genuinely surprised and/or disappointed at receiving criticism at the moment then he is not going to be a happy bunny if/when supporters really do start criticising him/the club.

For all we know, Sadler could be as happy as a pig in chit and it could just be Brett Gerrity's disappointment to a perceived lack of hero worship ?
 
Does anybody really care what a relatively small number of fans say on social media.
Many of our fans won't use it at all and I would've thought most of our fan base couldn't be happier.
If he has reacted badly to things people have written my advice would be stop reading it as it isn't a true reflection of the feelings of most of the fan base.
 
Just showing that he’s got previous for talking shite

But how is this progress .....

From

‘I can say without doubt that we are truly blessed to have supporters that most clubs don’t have’

To

‘People who are moaning ... are in danger of jeopardising the good work that is going on’

‘Don’t kill the golden goose, there is not another Simon Sadler out there waiting to take over’
Got form for talking shite....... I can’t believe that one of the biggest shite talkers on this board has actually posted this 😂 Give your head a wobble you muppet 🙄
 
Just showing that he’s got previous for talking shite

But how is this progress .....

From

‘I can say without doubt that we are truly blessed to have supporters that most clubs don’t have’

To

‘People who are moaning ... are in danger of jeopardising the good work that is going on’

‘Don’t kill the golden goose, there is not another Simon Sadler out there waiting to take over’

Edited post. Didn't get the OP but have read the other post now do. Yes a change in mood there definitely.
 
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This, from Tangerine Peel, sums up my views on what BG said very eloquently

(This is by way of a response to your question, Angel. As for the muppet responses on here, does anyone of you defend what BG is reported as saying at the meeting the other night.


Unsure how I feel about some of the comments made in that, I don't like the notion that we shouldn't be treated like normal football fans of any other club because we're coming off the back of Oyston. We as a fanbase have been extremely supportive of the new board financially I think, selling out 4k season tickets in rapid time, many refusing refunds last time, spending at the club shop and watching via iFollow week in, week out.

I have no stake in the season ticket refund debate as I didn't buy one, I pay for every iFollow game individually home and away. It just strikes me a bit odd that a question about the training ground resulted in a tangent about season ticket refunds, almost as if they wanted to make sure they got their dig in and villainize a portion of our fanbase who could be asking due to the same economical impact of covid that BG literally mentions as to why people shouldn't be asking for refunds. A lot of that doesn't sit right with me, it is certainly divisive as you can see examples of in this very thread.

I think the higher ups at the club need to develop a thicker skin as responding in this manner doesn't strike me as professional at all. It comes across as a threat, basically outright saying that Sadler might stop funding the club if it continues. BG literally states there that a MINORITY of fans asking about refunds could be enough to prevent Sadler investing anymore, when afterwards he admits the majority of the fanbase have been investing back into the club heavily in a literal financial crisis - that really worries me if true.

I can not explain how grateful I am of Simon Sadler, my suggestion for the East Stand was for it to be named after him, I have plans to commission an away day flag which honours Sadler - I don't think my gratitude can be questioned. I just do not like the implication coming from the board that we as a fanbase have to just shut up when it comes to the club, just pump your money back in - it is a bit of a disgrace really to speak to fans of a football club from the most deprived town in this country, during an economic crisis over the request of a refund.
 
This, from Tangerine Peel, sums up my views on what BG said very eloquently

(This is by way of a response to your question, Angel. As for the muppet responses on here, does anyone of you defend what BG is reported as saying at the meeting the other night.


Unsure how I feel about some of the comments made in that, I don't like the notion that we shouldn't be treated like normal football fans of any other club because we're coming off the back of Oyston. We as a fanbase have been extremely supportive of the new board financially I think, selling out 4k season tickets in rapid time, many refusing refunds last time, spending at the club shop and watching via iFollow week in, week out.

I have no stake in the season ticket refund debate as I didn't buy one, I pay for every iFollow game individually home and away. It just strikes me a bit odd that a question about the training ground resulted in a tangent about season ticket refunds, almost as if they wanted to make sure they got their dig in and villainize a portion of our fanbase who could be asking due to the same economical impact of covid that BG literally mentions as to why people shouldn't be asking for refunds. A lot of that doesn't sit right with me, it is certainly divisive as you can see examples of in this very thread.

I think the higher ups at the club need to develop a thicker skin as responding in this manner doesn't strike me as professional at all. It comes across as a threat, basically outright saying that Sadler might stop funding the club if it continues. BG literally states there that a MINORITY of fans asking about refunds could be enough to prevent Sadler investing anymore, when afterwards he admits the majority of the fanbase have been investing back into the club heavily in a literal financial crisis - that really worries me if true.

I can not explain how grateful I am of Simon Sadler, my suggestion for the East Stand was for it to be named after him, I have plans to commission an away day flag which honours Sadler - I don't think my gratitude can be questioned. I just do not like the implication coming from the board that we as a fanbase have to just shut up when it comes to the club, just pump your money back in - it is a bit of a disgrace really to speak to fans of a football club from the most deprived town in this country, during an economic crisis over the request of a refund.
Agreed.
 
This, from Tangerine Peel, sums up my views on what BG said very eloquently

(This is by way of a response to your question, Angel. As for the muppet responses on here, does anyone of you defend what BG is reported as saying at the meeting the other night.


Unsure how I feel about some of the comments made in that, I don't like the notion that we shouldn't be treated like normal football fans of any other club because we're coming off the back of Oyston. We as a fanbase have been extremely supportive of the new board financially I think, selling out 4k season tickets in rapid time, many refusing refunds last time, spending at the club shop and watching via iFollow week in, week out.

I have no stake in the season ticket refund debate as I didn't buy one, I pay for every iFollow game individually home and away. It just strikes me a bit odd that a question about the training ground resulted in a tangent about season ticket refunds, almost as if they wanted to make sure they got their dig in and villainize a portion of our fanbase who could be asking due to the same economical impact of covid that BG literally mentions as to why people shouldn't be asking for refunds. A lot of that doesn't sit right with me, it is certainly divisive as you can see examples of in this very thread.

I think the higher ups at the club need to develop a thicker skin as responding in this manner doesn't strike me as professional at all. It comes across as a threat, basically outright saying that Sadler might stop funding the club if it continues. BG literally states there that a MINORITY of fans asking about refunds could be enough to prevent Sadler investing anymore, when afterwards he admits the majority of the fanbase have been investing back into the club heavily in a literal financial crisis - that really worries me if true.

I can not explain how grateful I am of Simon Sadler, my suggestion for the East Stand was for it to be named after him, I have plans to commission an away day flag which honours Sadler - I don't think my gratitude can be questioned. I just do not like the implication coming from the board that we as a fanbase have to just shut up when it comes to the club, just pump your money back in - it is a bit of a disgrace really to speak to fans of a football club from the most deprived town in this country, during an economic crisis over the request of a refund.
Your pissing in the wind here.
 
I don’t intend to be mean spirited as I’m well aware that there are people in our town that are suffering financially, but if you cannot afford or think you may be struggling to pay, then it might be best not to get a season ticket.
 
I don’t intend to be mean spirited as I’m well aware that there are people in our town that are suffering financially, but if you cannot afford or think you may be struggling to pay, then it might be best not to get a season ticket.
Even on finance?
 
This, from Tangerine Peel, sums up my views on what BG said very eloquently

(This is by way of a response to your question, Angel. As for the muppet responses on here, does anyone of you defend what BG is reported as saying at the meeting the other night.


Unsure how I feel about some of the comments made in that, I don't like the notion that we shouldn't be treated like normal football fans of any other club because we're coming off the back of Oyston. We as a fanbase have been extremely supportive of the new board financially I think, selling out 4k season tickets in rapid time, many refusing refunds last time, spending at the club shop and watching via iFollow week in, week out.

I have no stake in the season ticket refund debate as I didn't buy one, I pay for every iFollow game individually home and away. It just strikes me a bit odd that a question about the training ground resulted in a tangent about season ticket refunds, almost as if they wanted to make sure they got their dig in and villainize a portion of our fanbase who could be asking due to the same economical impact of covid that BG literally mentions as to why people shouldn't be asking for refunds. A lot of that doesn't sit right with me, it is certainly divisive as you can see examples of in this very thread.

I think the higher ups at the club need to develop a thicker skin as responding in this manner doesn't strike me as professional at all. It comes across as a threat, basically outright saying that Sadler might stop funding the club if it continues. BG literally states there that a MINORITY of fans asking about refunds could be enough to prevent Sadler investing anymore, when afterwards he admits the majority of the fanbase have been investing back into the club heavily in a literal financial crisis - that really worries me if true.

I can not explain how grateful I am of Simon Sadler, my suggestion for the East Stand was for it to be named after him, I have plans to commission an away day flag which honours Sadler - I don't think my gratitude can be questioned. I just do not like the implication coming from the board that we as a fanbase have to just shut up when it comes to the club, just pump your money back in - it is a bit of a disgrace really to speak to fans of a football club from the most deprived town in this country, during an economic crisis over the request of a refund.
So why start up your own thread then?

I agree, it’s a good, well argued, eloquent post whether you agree with it or not.

Yours isn’t.
 
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Re: Simon Sadler

‘He’s on the phone constantly, he wants to know about everything and he demands very high demands’

Re: The squad

‘There are some stars emerging and I think Jordan Thompson is an example of that’

Re: Simon Grayson

‘I’d suggest he’s the best manager to get us out of League One’

Re: Supporters

‘I can say without doubt that we are truly blessed to have supporters that most clubs don’t have’


So when did the doubting start, Brett?
Just showing that he’s got previous for talking shite

But how is this progress .....

From

‘I can say without doubt that we are truly blessed to have supporters that most clubs don’t have’

To

‘People who are moaning ... are in danger of jeopardising the good work that is going on’

‘Don’t kill the golden goose, there is not another Simon Sadler out there waiting to take over’
You are purely a misinformed agitator. Blackpool FC is in the best shape of it‘s existence. Certainly post war...
 
It does derseve a thread on it's own as the whole minutes from the SLO meeting thread got hijacked with talk about what BG said.
So post on this or go back to the SLO one simples. 👍
 
No particular criticism of Sadler but better than the Oyston's means feck all and does anybody genuinely believe that we'd have gone to the wall if he hadn't bought the club ?
I think there is a real possibility that we might have been in deep trouble. The Interim Board had to fight off a points deduction, and the field of candidates to take over didn't include many Simon Sadlers. So the existential threat to the club was pretty real at the time.
For all we know, Sadler could be as happy as a pig in chit and it could just be Brett Gerrity's disappointment to a perceived lack of hero worship ?

Of all the crap comments I've read today, that is one of the worst. Snide really doesn't come into it.
 
You should go onto the SLO thread and read what basilrobbie who was actually at the meeting says about BG ‘s comments.
Puts all of this nonsense into a bit of context.
 
BG sounded a bit peeved. As a long standing mate of Simon Sadler he was probably being a tad over defensive. I don't blame him for that because I can see with my own eyes what Sadler has done for this club since he took over and I sincerely hope it continues for the foreseeable. We are lucky to have him and yes, in answer to a post somewhere above, I do think BFC was in danger of going under, or at least being sold to someone a lot less interested in the club and the town in general. We've been there before and it didn't end well.. well it did but it took years.
Yes Brett sounded off a bit but who knows, maybe he'd just had a dodgy balti. He's only human.
 
I don’t intend to be mean spirited as I’m well aware that there are people in our town that are suffering financially, but if you cannot afford or think you may be struggling to pay, then it might be best not to get a season ticket.
That doesn't work though does it? For some a season ticket is massively important, have you never bought anything you might not be able to afford? Because you'd be the only one on here.

That's in a normal world, but during Covid people's situations have changed drastically, sometimes in a matter of days.
 
When I couldn’t afford it in the 70’s used to crawl under the turnstile, some crazy games everyone would jump over. I loved the kop exciting times as a young teenager👍🍊⚽
 
I have never bought anything I can’t afford , if you do you deserve all you get , it’s called taking responsibility for your actions , living within your means. Oh hang on you are the bloke who wants to let every Tom , Dick and Terrorist into the country but won’t have them round your gaff for a meal
 
BG sounded a bit peeved. As a long standing mate of Simon Sadler he was probably being a tad over defensive. I don't blame him for that because I can see with my own eyes what Sadler has done for this club since he took over and I sincerely hope it continues for the foreseeable. We are lucky to have him and yes, in answer to a post somewhere above, I do think BFC was in danger of going under, or at least being sold to someone a lot less interested in the club and the town in general. We've been there before and it didn't end well.. well it did but it took years.
Yes Brett sounded off a bit but who knows, maybe he'd just had a dodgy balti. He's only human.
Good post.
 
I have never bought anything I can’t afford , if you do you deserve all you get , it’s called taking responsibility for your actions , living within your means. Oh hang on you are the bloke who wants to let every Tom , Dick and Terrorist into the country but won’t have them round your gaff for a meal
So you've never had a mortgage, a loan or bought a car/sofa etc on finance I'd be shocked?
You couldn't afford the item but could the repayments. 👍
 
Got form for talking shite....... I can’t believe that one of the biggest shite talkers on this board has actually posted this 😂 Give your head a wobble you muppet 🙄
Only semantics I know, but if you believe he's one of the biggest "shite-talkers" on here, why are you surprised at his post? Unless you think he's talking sense 😎
 
That doesn't work though does it? For some a season ticket is massively important, have you never bought anything you might not be able to afford? Because you'd be the only one on here.

That's in a normal world, but during Covid people's situations have changed drastically, sometimes in a matter of days.
That’s fair enough but I think everybody knew the position in the summer when they went on sale, I certainly didn’t expect to watch any games inside a stadium and I can’t really understand how anyone else would have expected to either, we were made aware that it was more than likely an I follow season ticket we were paying for !! so to ask for your money back is pushing it a bit.
last season was totally different as nobody had heard of COVID when they handed their money over.
 
I think there is a real possibility that we might have been in deep trouble. The Interim Board had to fight off a points deduction, and the field of candidates to take over didn't include many Simon Sadlers. So the existential threat to the club was pretty real at the time.


Of all the crap comments I've read today, that is one of the worst. Snide really doesn't come into it.


Robbie

On your top point, I am sure you know more than me and make a fair point re the potential candidates.

Saying that, I'm sure that it is highly probable that the club would have survived but perhaps not in as healthy as a position.

Regarding what you called a "snide" comment, I might not have worded it well because I'm walking on eggshells on here and didn't want to take that Sadler wasn't happy for granted as I don't know whether or not he was actually upset at supporters complaining.

So I SUGGESTED that Sadler MIGHT BE happy enough and that it was Brett Gerrity expressing his own dissatisfaction at complaints, I do not know that was true and I did not say it was a FACT but at previous meetings held at the start of the tenures it appeared to me that Brett Gerrity, Ben Mansford and the commercial chap (Linton/Lindon ?) all liked to have to have smoke blown up their @rses - I am sure we all do from time to time.

I certainly do not want to be overly critical of Sadler, the board or anybody connected with the club but I am of the opinion that supporters should be allowed to express valid concerns.

In typical fashion it appears that it has something has been decided - in this case that Sadler is the holy saviour - and nobody is allowed to veer away from that line. *** Sorry Robbie but just to make it clear that I meant the majority of the board and not you personally. ***

I am criticising the intolerance of this board and the inability to discuss and debate differing opinions on matters more than I am criticising Sadler and personall my only criticism of Sadler is that he - or his team or both - appear to be less than willing to accept criticism.

As I've already said, it would appear that because Sadler is following the Oyston's then he can do no wrong ?

To be fair to Sadler, following the Oyston's should also not mean that he doesn't receive praise and recognition when it is deserved and personally I feel that he should be praised for the progress the club has made under his control, it is clear to see that things are more positive at the club and everything connected with it - especially the fan base !!!!!!!! - and I think that the club is certainly moving in the right direction.

I just feel that it is perfectly possible for supporters to have valid concerns on certain issues despite the progress made and that addressing such concerns will help ensure that the club continues to progress.

Apologies for chunnering on Robbie, I have no doubt that you are reading my chite with your fingers in your ears but while I have no problem with you referring to my comment as "snide" at least allow me to offer an explanation.
 
That doesn't work though does it? For some a season ticket is massively important, have you never bought anything you might not be able to afford? Because you'd be the only one on here.

That's in a normal world, but during Covid people's situations have changed drastically, sometimes in a matter of days.

I think you both (Poulton Girl / Lytham) meant well and made fair points.

The whole season ticket refund thing is possibly something that shouldn't be discussed on the board because of some of the situations - I am sure there are times when somebody wouldn't want their financial position discussed on a public forum - but there are others associated issues which will always be discussed and lead to discussions that shouldn't be held on here so I don't think it's an easy one.

Apologies if that chite makes no sense.
 
I know we are in the middle of a Covid Lockdown, but some people.....especially the O/P really do need to “get a life”.
OUR Club is in great shape thanks to Simon Sadler taking over, Brett is a proper “Poolster”......a dedicated fan......
I for one am delighted where are Club finds itself today.
I think the O/P has made a “total-arse” of his/her personage🙄🙄🙄🙄........🚌#88
#UTMP
 
I see that ToryCorner is another muppet who ignores the issue. Do you approve of what BG said at the meeting?
 
I see that ToryCorner is another muppet who ignores the issue. Do you approve of what BG said at the meeting?

Recidivist

I love the Bus but I do think people are certainly overreacting.

Maybe it's a bit like your reaction when I suggested that Burton MIGHT be happy that the game was cancelled ?

No, you have sympathies from "Mr Conspiracy" on this one and I think that some posters may have perhaps just misinterpreted what you said.
 
I should imagine Simon Sadler is not particularly happy if OO still haunts the Hotel and I’m certain he is really pixxed off with Covid meaning he has to dig deeper into his pocket than anticipated and I bet he is a little peeved when people are whinging about season ticket refunds.

I wonder if the % layout by the average season ticket holder is anywhere near the % layout made by Simon Sadler since he bought the club .............

I would suggest Simon Sadler is cut a bit of slack for a few years to enable him to sort out a mess that has been in the making since the mid 1980’s ?
 
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