Don Bircham Statement RE Club Loans - Page 7 - RedPassion.co.uk

Phils-an-alki · 14th May 2020, 09.13:27

My experience of Don was he was like a politician. Never gave me a straight answer or barely an answer at all on the bubble fiasco he indulged and eventually when I pressed him for some proper answers he simply passed the buck and gave me a list of email addresses. None of those bothered to reply, from memory included Safety officer and other local authorities'/persons involved.

The club never pulled up any trees with Don at the helm and he was part of the clique that's led us to where we are today.

No thanks.

TopCornerFergie · 14th May 2020, 09.23:16

My memory of the Bircham era was the persistent grumbles from players on low wages. Brought to a head by the spat between Bircham and Danny Wright.

Always got the perception he was very frugal, and maybe a bit too much for his own good; hence why he was happy for the bubble to continue if it kept costs down.

He was what we needed to stabilise, but maybe not to take us forward.

But then again, it's not like his replacements managed that either.

Would be good to see him more involved, but not necessarily running the show. If only to bring back those steak and chilli Village Bakery pies he pushed.

CRUMBS · 14th May 2020, 09.41:28

Isn't this what happens on here though , continually going back to a former player who they think would do a job . New blood is needed a fresh approach , ideas , and new plan .

Rob · 14th May 2020, 10.06:37

Nothing wrong with a touch of scottish frugality. Having lived there for a couple of years I too now heat the butter knife when I have guests for dinner.

Woody · 14th May 2020, 10.14:49

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Originally Posted by TopCornerFergie

My memory of the Bircham era was the persistent grumbles from players on low wages. Brought to a head by the spat between Bircham and Danny Wright.

Always got the perception he was very frugal, and maybe a bit too much for his own good; hence why he was happy for the bubble to continue if it kept costs down.

He was what we needed to stabilise, but maybe not to take us forward.

But then again, it's not like his replacements managed that either.

Would be good to see him more involved, but not necessarily running the show. If only to bring back those steak and chilli Village Bakery pies he pushed.

Yes Danny Wright was a massive loss, I’ve always wondered who the heck allowed Obeng and Fowler to leave in that January transfer window when we were top?
but yes, the pies would swing it for me

Huffy · 14th May 2020, 11.06:48

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Originally Posted by Woody

Yes Danny Wright was a massive loss, I’ve always wondered who the heck allowed Obeng and Fowler to leave in that January transfer window when we were top?
but yes, the pies would swing it for me

Now you are all talking - Pies !!

cardiffred · 14th May 2020, 11.38:51

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Originally Posted by Woody

Yes Danny Wright was a massive loss, I’ve always wondered who the heck allowed Obeng and Fowler to leave in that January transfer window when we were top?
but yes, the pies would swing it for me

Because this is real life and not football manager. One had clearly downed tools and was going to be disruptive. you could argue just to drop him and not play him but I think he'd have caused havoc. Obeng had the chance to go to the premier league.

Woody · 14th May 2020, 11.46:12

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Originally Posted by cardiffred

Because this is real life and not football manager. One had clearly downed tools and was going to be disruptive. you could argue just to drop him and not play him but I think he'd have caused havoc. Obeng had the chance to go to the premier league.

selling Fowler to our rivals was just plain stupid, and not being able to negotiate a deal till end of season for obeng similar.
but just my opinion on a fans forum chat

-luke · 14th May 2020, 12.04:49

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Originally Posted by cardiffred

Because this is real life and not football manager. One had clearly downed tools and was going to be disruptive. you could argue just to drop him and not play him but I think he'd have caused havoc. Obeng had the chance to go to the premier league.

We had the chance to reject the transfer of obeng though... We missed out on promotion following a small (tiny) form slump after he went by 5 points...fowler and obeng on the team the whole season and I suspect that we would have picked up those 6 extra points needed

14th May 2020, 09.13:27	#55-0 (permalink)
Phils-an-alki - (info 1 & 2) (info) Joined: Apr 2005 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Don Bircham Statement RE Club Loans My experience of Don was he was like a politician. Never gave me a straight answer or barely an answer at all on the bubble fiasco he indulged and eventually when I pressed him for some proper answers he simply passed the buck and gave me a list of email addresses. None of those bothered to reply, from memory included Safety officer and other local authorities'/persons involved. The club never pulled up any trees with Don at the helm and he was part of the clique that's led us to where we are today. No thanks.

14th May 2020, 09.23:16	#56-0 (permalink)
TopCornerFergie Legend Joined: Apr 2011 Racecourse Spot: Tech End Real Name: Matty Twitter: @snowdonia_soc	Re: Don Bircham Statement RE Club Loans My memory of the Bircham era was the persistent grumbles from players on low wages. Brought to a head by the spat between Bircham and Danny Wright. Always got the perception he was very frugal, and maybe a bit too much for his own good; hence why he was happy for the bubble to continue if it kept costs down. He was what we needed to stabilise, but maybe not to take us forward. But then again, it's not like his replacements managed that either. Would be good to see him more involved, but not necessarily running the show. If only to bring back those steak and chilli Village Bakery pies he pushed.

14th May 2020, 09.41:28	#57-0 (permalink)
CRUMBS Legend Joined: Aug 2012 Racecourse Spot: mold road stand Real Name: nev Twitter: @	Re: Don Bircham Statement RE Club Loans Isn't this what happens on here though , continually going back to a former player who they think would do a job . New blood is needed a fresh approach , ideas , and new plan .

14th May 2020, 10.06:37	#58-0 (permalink)
Rob Due a Testimonial (info 1 & 2) (info) Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Yale Stand Real Name: Rob Twitter: @	Re: Don Bircham Statement RE Club Loans Nothing wrong with a touch of scottish frugality. Having lived there for a couple of years I too now heat the butter knife when I have guests for dinner.