Frank conner Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 7 minutes ago, steakngravy said: Hibs currently beating Ayr 4-0 how the mighty have fallen. 5 nil now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steakngravy Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Aye I changed my post just now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyn Stevenson Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 It is hibs they are playing mind 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagpuss Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Don't know what to make of this: on the face of it a cost-cutting measure , getting rid of an unpopular Chief Exec whose role must be much diminished. But is there a sub-plot a result of wider boardroom shenanigans , and what is it saying about our financial health generally, given we're relying on a thin first-team squad and kids? As with all things Raith Rovers probably much more to it than meets the eye . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ding Dang Doo Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 This will be the first of a few to go. Understand that Young will be the next one and Mario is effectively away anyway with his shares being sold to Sim. As for Drysdale I can't have any sympathy for the guy. He has been involved in some shocking decisions over the years and last year was the final straw for many. Good riddance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steakngravy Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Apparently he was taking a wage and probably expenses so that should save something. Maybe he wasn't but he had to be getting petrol money for all the SFA or SPFL meetings he attended. A little thought who will be going to the meetings now? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specky Ginger Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 The statement says he has been let go as CEO as the position had been made redundant. It doesn't clarify whether he will remain as secretary / director. He was only appointed to some SFA sub committee thingy last week so 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Specky Ginger said: The statement says he has been let go as CEO as the position had been made redundant. It doesn't clarify whether he will remain as secretary / director. He was only appointed to some SFA sub committee thingy last week so You don't wish someone all the best for the future whilst keeping that person on in some capacity, But this is Rovers, so who knows? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steakngravy Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) Well I think if this is a John Sim decision he may well be out the door regardless of any sub committees he may have been appointed to. Edited August 8, 2017 by steakngravy spelling error sorry. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_p Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 It's impossible to have much sympathy for Eric. I don't doubt he worked hard but he was at fault for farce after farce and didn't take any blame. Not only was his blaming of fans out of order there was the appointment of Locke, the 2016 season ticket confusion, the disappearing loyalty discount, the keeper farce last season and the lack of financial management. That is just for starters. He alienated people who have backed the club and now has a job as a councillor while taking the same wage out of the club. Let's hope we get some new ideas and new faces to take us forward. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Algorithms Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 He undoubtedly worked hard, but frankly, the decision making from last season meant it was a natural decision. I'm sure he'll be thinking "keyboard warriors with no idea of what's going on behind the scenes" which is fair enough, but the disregard for the fans and the decisions made were nonsensical at best. When your team hasn't won a game in two months, you don't moan about fans not attending cup games in the same volume as the opposition. You don't say you've got a list of 'quality candidates', then announce Gary Locke. You don't get found out for not knowing the rules as a board member for the organisation who make the rules. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 If Drysdale had any decency he would've walked during the summer. The fact that the club have ended up having to make the decision says it all about him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 31 minutes ago, rw89 said: He undoubtedly worked hard, but frankly, the decision making from last season meant it was a natural decision. I'm sure he'll be thinking "keyboard warriors with no idea of what's going on behind the scenes" which is fair enough, but the disregard for the fans and the decisions made were nonsensical at best. When your team hasn't won a game in two months, you don't moan about fans not attending cup games in the same volume as the opposition. You don't say you've got a list of 'quality candidates', then announce Gary Locke. You don't get found out for not knowing the rules as a board member for the organisation who make the rules. And above all, you don't loan a striker to a team 4 points below. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Algorithms Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 4 minutes ago, Michael W said: And above all, you don't loan a striker to a team 4 points below. Forgot that one. The Stevenson-Vaughan debacle summed up our lack of accountability under Locke. But at least he was nice about the budget. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donny86 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Forgot that one. The Stevenson-Vaughan debacle summed up our lack of accountability under Locke. But at least he was nice about the budget. And Bates 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pub car king Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Something must be going on. Why would you suddenly take the decision on a Tuesday might one week into the new season. As soon as last season ended all manor of things would be sizes up and costs calculated for the coming year. Either that they found his mental ramblings as superhans on a work computer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steakngravy Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Well I think if this is a John Sim decision he may well be out the door regardless of ant sub committees he may have been appointed to. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steakngravy Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Board meetings are held on a Tuesday normally I think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Algorithms Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 15 minutes ago, pub car king said: Either that they found his mental ramblings as superhans on a work computer. "Eric, I didn't know you had a son called Martin...." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realmadrid Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 This decision was made a few weeks ago and I did mean to look on here to see what the fan reaction had been at the time. (At least 3 weeks ago) My guess is there would have been a notice period etc 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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