Altrincham v Torquay United

Post by **Southampton Gull** » 30 Oct 2015, 19:39

Good God, the guy just wanted to source a lift due to meetings meaning he couldn't go with either the team or the travel club. Give the guy a break, he's obviously putting a shift in and just wanted to be there to watch the lads. Is it really that hard for fans to understand?

njgull · Post by **njgull** » 30 Oct 2015, 22:52

forevertufc wrote:Thanks once again of the feedback, yes, had a feeling when I was writing this, any response might be sporadic to say the least. It is a shame, I do try to put talking points in these to provoke members to share their opinions, but, I guess three seasons of terminal struggle has worn us all out, never mind I enjoy doing them so will continue if everyone's happy for me to do so.

As someone who is thousands of miles away who hasn't got the foggiest idea what the hell an Altrincham is let me say I always greatly appreciate these previews.

brucie · Post by **brucie** » 30 Oct 2015, 23:20

Sorry but it does come across as unprofessional - Has he got a car? couldn't he drive up?

Tarrboy1 · Post by **Tarrboy1** » 30 Oct 2015, 23:41

I'll be there along with Steve Breed to see us win 2-1. I'll be taking my own car though.

COYY!

chunkygull · Post by **chunkygull** » 30 Oct 2015, 23:48

For crying out loud people, give Steve a break, what part doesnt anyone understand, he was in meetings so couldnt travel with the team, he doesnt have many other ways or much other time available to get there, he is a board member wanting to go all that way to the game to represent the club.

Arent we supposed to be a community/family club all pulling together to help, all doing our bit, I think its great that the ceo feels he could ask the fanbase for a favour like this, its not unprofessional, just practical, dont ever forget he is one of us. Besides if anyone gives him a lift think of the opportunity to pick his brian and ask some interesting questions about the club, you might actually learn something about how these things work.

Christ, some fans would love to be in a locked room with their clubs ceo for several hours to extract info from them or put their points accross, imagine a car journey to Altrincham as the same sort of thing. :devil:

taxilady · Post by **taxilady** » 31 Oct 2015, 07:44

Brucie, like myself,has in the past (& may well still) drive around the country. Not everyone enjoys doing that. If everybody did, I wouldn't be able to earn a living as a long distance taxi driver. I was going to drive up today (480 mile round trip ) but wasn't looking particularly forward to being on my own. I've just got a cancellation last-seat with the Travel Club; much nicer. Steve's got seat on the team coach coming back, why on earth would he want to drive a car up there ?

Fantasia · Post by **Fantasia** » 31 Oct 2015, 09:35

Only two directors were unable to travel yesterday with the team, most away games have seen more than half the board in attendance ( which travelling fans probably already know).

Lloyder5 · Post by **Lloyder5** » 31 Oct 2015, 09:42

chunkygull wrote:For crying out loud people, give Steve a break, what part doesnt anyone understand, he was in meetings so couldnt travel with the team, he doesnt have many other ways or much other time available to get there, he is a board member wanting to go all that way to the game to represent the club.

Arent we supposed to be a community/family club all pulling together to help, all doing our bit, I think its great that the ceo feels he could ask the fanbase for a favour like this, its not unprofessional, just practical, dont ever forget he is one of us. Besides if anyone gives him a lift think of the opportunity to pick his brian and ask some interesting questions about the club, you might actually learn something about how these things work.

Christ, some fans would love to be in a locked room with their clubs ceo for several hours to extract info from them or put their points accross, imagine a car journey to Altrincham as the same sort of thing. :devil:

Some fans should be locked in a room!

Dave_Pougher · Post by **Dave_Pougher** » 31 Oct 2015, 09:56

IMO this game has too much importance attached to it to put Lavercome inbetween the sticks, of course I could be wrong, we shall have to see.

Not sure if I can face listening to today's match, bout of man flu (the magnitude of which women will never fully understand) and a bad week work wise has me questioning if this old body can take the depression. Of course, I will, it's in your blood. It's also in Steves blood and I feel would we have a club if it wasn't for the likes of him? He's a true supporter and I think we shouldn't lose sight of having someone like that as CEO, the day he resigns is the day we can really worry. When I watched the video of the fans forum and heard the guy ask the question, as he's perfectly entitled to do, if a club like TUFC needs a CEO I really did wonder the guys motivation was, I couldn't understand why he had a pop at Steve like that. I suppose you have to ask yourself, "If my fantasy of owning TUFC ever came to fruition would I want Steve on my team?"

My answer,

Most definitely !

Oil Beef Hooked · Post by **Oil Beef Hooked** » 31 Oct 2015, 12:27

Southampton Gull wrote:Good God, the guy just wanted to source a lift due to meetings meaning he couldn't go with either the team or the travel club. Give the guy a break, he's obviously putting a shift in and just wanted to be there to watch the lads. Is it really that hard for fans to understand?

chunkygull wrote:For crying out loud people, give Steve a break, what part doesnt anyone understand, he was in meetings so couldnt travel with the team, he doesnt have many other ways or much other time available to get there, he is a board member wanting to go all that way to the game to represent the club.

Arent we supposed to be a community/family club all pulling together to help, all doing our bit, I think its great that the ceo feels he could ask the fanbase for a favour like this, its not unprofessional, just practical, dont ever forget he is one of us. Besides if anyone gives him a lift think of the opportunity to pick his brian and ask some interesting questions about the club, you might actually learn something about how these things work.

Christ, some fans would love to be in a locked room with their clubs ceo for several hours to extract info from them or put their points accross, imagine a car journey to Altrincham as the same sort of thing. :devil:

Not sure about picking his 'brian' though

:na:

FFS! Some people are never 'appy, unless they're bashing the club. Fair play to Steve for wanting to travel up today, when the easier decision might have been not to go at all.

As for the game, I'll be happy to keep our unbeaten league run going. I'm going for 0:2 to the Gulls.

davidcaldwell123 · Post by **davidcaldwell123** » 31 Oct 2015, 12:52

Its very difficult to take the emotion out of a very passionate game, if your a supporter, player or manager, the passion will always boil over we all can say and do silly things. What the club needs at the moment is stability, direction and good decision making in all areas of the clubs business.

As a supporter you either opt out or stick to supporting the club you have a passion for, on the journey like the team and manager you will encounter frustrating moments, but ultimately understanding its a journey and looking at the bigger picture, will help. In return the club needs to make better informed decisions to improve things on and off the pitch, a good 3 years strategy which is both realistic and measurable is a must! Kevin Nicholson is a great guy and one who could provide the answer to long term stability, but he needs help and support from everyone involved at the club. Today is another stop on the journey, lets see where we are after today.

PhilGull · Post by **PhilGull** » 31 Oct 2015, 14:48

Only three subs?

Torquay United

21 Lavercombe
16 Richards
29 Berry
18 Smith
02 Hurst
10 Marsh
03 Butler
26 Heslop
24 Nicholson
17 Fisher
05 MacDonald

Substitutes

01 Spiess
07 Briscoe
11 Murombedzi

Bloggy · Post by **Bloggy** » 31 Oct 2015, 14:49

As the BBC seem unable to provide the info. Does anyone know the squad numbers for Campion and Hancox?

Post by **SuperNickyWroe** » 31 Oct 2015, 15:15

Good start so far....

Post by **Gulliball** » 31 Oct 2015, 15:16

Hancox is 23, not sure about Campion.

Sounds like a good start by us though, we just need a breakthrough.

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