Don Bircham Statement RE Club Loans - Page 4 - RedPassion.co.uk

louisleftboot · 11th May 2020, 11.37:53

Don did get slated on here for things like the 'warchest' comment. Let's not all pretend he was universally loved. I think we would all have in back now though.

-luke · 11th May 2020, 11.57:55

What year did we have the olly murs and UB40 concerts? Anyone got any idea what sort of revenue these generated and how that money got spent

WrexhamO · 11th May 2020, 12.44:13

The club board hid these loans from the WST Board - the reason we put a majority of the club board as WST board members was so as the WST were fully up to speed with events at the club. There was no reason that this should have been hidden from the main board.

That is the crux of the issue for me.

That is the failure here.

Now compounded by Saturday's statement denying all knowledge and claiming to have missed it.

Funny_Old_Game · 11th May 2020, 12.58:39

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Originally Posted by louisleftboot

Don did get slated on here for things like the 'warchest' comment. Let's not all pretend he was universally loved. I think we would all have in back now though.

Defo, he was criticised loads. He also had a huge ego, no doubt about it. Always used to make out like he was the worlds toughest negotiator etc.

-luke · 11th May 2020, 13.09:26

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Defo, he was criticised loads. He also had a huge ego, no doubt about it. Always used to make out like he was the worlds toughest negotiator etc.

I don't know that many company ceo's who aren't a bit of a helmet at times though. Aggressive / Alpha personalities and all that. Probably best to judge on their achievements. Spencer on the other hand has achieved the biggest divide in 2 decades between fans. He has stepped up the numbers in the recruitment department however

Redordead · 11th May 2020, 14.16:01

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Looking back he was a proper chairman in effect.

Are we forgetting the Mills era?

Hometown Unicorn · 11th May 2020, 14.20:44

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Are we forgetting the Mills era?

It is my understanding that Barry Horne knew about Mills's issues before we hired him and tried to warn the board.

GiggityGiggityGiggityGoo · 11th May 2020, 14.26:13

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It is my understanding that Barry Horne knew about Mills's issues before we hired him and tried to warn the board.

A small number of us did, Mills was only only ever a popularity competition type signing. Plus, 'getting one over the Tramps', all common sense went out the window and I'm sure you can guess who were giddy about getting one over them.

cardiffred · 11th May 2020, 14.27:09

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Don has minimal football experience which shoots down a few peoples arguments but was certainly an experienced businessman and one who commanded respect.

Lets look at Spencer for example, no football experience, not a businessman in any form and certainly doesn't command respect. I cringe every time he opens his mouth!

I was one of the people clearing the snow off the pitch, would I volunteer in any form now? Absolutely not.

Everyone has faults. Including Don. What he was good at, as a figurehead particularly, was making people follow.

dixienormous · 11th May 2020, 14.49:20

Don should be here as chairman. I wonder what he'd say if asked?

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-luke Squad Player Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Don Bircham Statement RE Club Loans What year did we have the olly murs and UB40 concerts? Anyone got any idea what sort of revenue these generated and how that money got spent

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WrexhamO Due a Testimonial Racecourse Spot: MRS Real Name: Steve Gilbert Twitter: @swgilbert1964	Re: Don Bircham Statement RE Club Loans The club board hid these loans from the WST Board - the reason we put a majority of the club board as WST board members was so as the WST were fully up to speed with events at the club. There was no reason that this should have been hidden from the main board. That is the crux of the issue for me. That is the failure here. Now compounded by Saturday's statement denying all knowledge and claiming to have missed it.

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dixienormous Tipped As Manager Racecourse Spot: Upper Yale stand, town end Real Name: Gavin Davies-Jones Twitter: @	Re: Don Bircham Statement RE Club Loans Don should be here as chairman. I wonder what he'd say if asked? __________________ "We talk about it for twenty minutes and then we decide I was right." -Brian Clough Last edited by dixienormous; 11th May 2020 at 14.51:41..