Whats going on down at the Recreation Ground? The club have the touch of a rapist when it comes to media relations and communicating with us fans. Perhaps some of the money thats been earmarked for this 'massive signing' would be better spent in public relations? Either appoint someone who is responsible for such matters (including the poorly updated website) or put the role out to tenure. Im sure there would be a student at the Uni of Cumbria who would jump at the chance of getting a bit of experience in such a role. Its not exactly a difficult job is it? No wonder we struggle to attract sponsorship. Where was the press conference when we signed Russell, i have yet to even see the lad with a Haven shirt on!
Dealing with the media and promoting the club in the same field is a massive part of modern sport. We are lagging behind most clubs even in the division below. It needs to change if we are to be a success. And quickly.
Lastly i wonder if Ade objected to sharing his Bigrigg residence with a certain portly half back from Yorkshire? I heard he was seeking assurances from the club that they'd furnish his flat with a lockable fridge to prevent the person in question from scuppering all his food. Poor Ade would waste away!
Clue no. 136589 - The 'massive new signing' loves a scotch egg or 10.
Yoy seem to have jumped to a few conclusions yourself........I hope there actually is a massive signing and that your clues stack up against who it is................time will no doubt tell however a rugby club appoints a coach who at some stage will ask his BOD to consider new signings these people will then decide together the next steps........
They do not consult fans on these matters thats why we are fans and they are doing the jobs they do, should we wish to be a part of any decision making regarding new players we'd have to put our hands in our pockets join the BOD and have our ten penneth until then we have to tittle tattle on these pages pretending we all know best, some of you predicting the future, should GS have agreed to any signings its on his head at the end of the day........
He is the one whos job depends on his team, leave well alone unless asked.
Havenz I don't think that RDFT was saying that we fans should be in on decisions? He was just making the point that the public relations and media abilities of the club are woeful and need a great deal of improvement. Just like other clubs who communicate what is going on with their fans. It's not about allowing fans to be in on decisions its about making us feel like we are part of the club. And as for your comment on money I think you will find that we all put our bit in throught the season and without the fans the club wouldn't exist! All we ask for is to be treated with the respect that we deserve.
Im not sure how the club are being disrespectful to anyone, they havent mentioned any signings....... until they have been made therefore not leaving themselves open to bad press, they I, presume consult the coach as he's the person responsible for team affairs.
I too put my money in through attending games etc but im a fan no more if ididnt agree with what was happening i would turn up thats what fans do, what is there to communicate if nothing is happening......until it does "past tense" whats to say?
what information would you like from the club? what do we "Fans" need to know
Im certain they will announce next seasons prices, season ticket sales, new strip, fixtures well in advance so no "Fans" will miss out on a thing
One point i doo agree with we could have got some decent publicity out of Dan Russells signing however do we know why this hasn't happened as yet perhaps theres a good reason.
