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S.A.F.C. - the future

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by alan reed, Jul 24, 2020.

  1. Blyth_bucaneer

    Blyth_bucaneer Well-Known Member

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    Spot on. I did enjoy telling Methven to fcuk off via a steak and kidney pie though.
     
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  2. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    Ashley just sits back and laughs then dreams up something else to wind them up with, Bruce was an absolute classic.

    He then shuts them all up by pretending to sue the PL about the takeover ... genius.

    Reminds me of this how he plays around with them <laugh>

     
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  3. Guinness Guzzler

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    To be fair its "the independent voice for all Sunderland fans" as in its for all fans, anyone can join. I know it's a bit into semantics here but it doesn't say "the independent voice of all Sunderland fans" (which would suggest it speaks for all). Previously there were groups for those in branches, those who were senior supporters etc. RAWA is an attempt to be for all rather than for a specific group. Iirc this was mainly because the club got sick of every group wanting to meet to discuss largely the same things. So RAWA had reps for each group (there's a BLC rep, senior rep, message board rep etc) so all the main questions from each group could be sent to the club in one meeting. Probably not a great explanation but I believe that's why the tagline, just to say it's open for every Sunderland fan to join, not that it speaks for every Sunderland fan!
     
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  4. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    Just had a message, from someone who's happy for me to post a vague hint but nothing more.
    (Not like I could, he's told me nowt.)

    He reckons the new owner has made another appointment who'll be announced at the same time he becomes Chairman.

    He's not giving anything away but says he's impressed and will be 'unlike anything we've had at Sunderland before' ...

    ... answers on a postcard please <laugh>
     
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  5. Guinness Guzzler

    Guinness Guzzler Well-Known Member

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    I do agree, but ultimately in a group with a committee running it there needs to be some element of them releasing what they think is in tune with the majority of members. I mean, if they ran every action or statement past the members every time there'd be no need for a committee, and you'd still have some saying "I gave my opinion and it doesn't match what was in the final statement". It definitely needs to improve, which I think it will over time, but it's also a pretty tricky thing to get right and you'll never please everyone! I'm just hoping we're moving into a time where the running of the club is fine and we can look at other, much less controversial, things.
     
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  6. Southern A

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    Guessing it’s a Head of Data Analysis or something similar
     
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  7. Alebeac

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    Interesting snippet again.
    If you had said "unlike what we have had for 20 years" I would have said a manager.
     
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  8. Confucius

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    did he hint on the footballing side, or business side?
     
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  9. 6inarow

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    Just an opinion mate although as you may have read into, I think some people are looking far too much into it
     
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  10. Smug in Boots

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    Sorry to look even more vague but I asked that question and he said 'a little from column A and a little from column B' ...

    ... tbf, he isn't a Sunderland supporter and loves having a laugh at my expense.

    He did give me the date of the club announcement, that morning, so I have to go along with his 'sense of humour'.
     
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  11. wendall gee

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    The Asbestos lad is Bob Stokeo's hat off RTG, he's a MLF and I am sure he will want what's best for the club. I may be wrong but I don't think he will be that bothered. If anyone is sponsoring the team to support the club it will be him, rather than any business he may get through the sponsorship, if that makes sense.
     
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  12. wendall gee

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    Definitely Salma
     
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  13. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    Yes I remember now, good lad anarl.

    It would be good to carry him up the divisions with us imo ....

    ... where were Nissan when we needed them!
     
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  14. Oliver's Army

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    Adrian Heath in charge of the Academy to fit in with the 'continental' approach. :emoticon-0102-bigsm
     
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  15. Smug in Boots

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    I'd rather have his brother, Hampstead ....
     
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  16. Oldsandy

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    Er... Kevin Philips as Supporter Liaison Officer?
     
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  17. Alebeac

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    As long as it isn't Ted Heath.
     
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  18. Iain

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    I don't really think that many people would mind RAWA being some kind of spokesperson for the fans, the problem is making the kind of demands that came out in the statement without really hearing what the fans did expect from the new owner. What I think has really made them look very amateur and a bit silly is if you look at the appointments that have been made and the statements that have come from the club already, kind of give an indication of which direction he is wanting to take the club.
    It obvious with the appointment of Speakman he wants to build the academy back to what it used to be bringing talent through to the first team.
    If RAWA want to be the spokesperson for the fans they need to know what the majority of the fans wants before making silly mag like demands
     
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  19. HoratioCarter

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    Surely it is easy to get right if they realise their true position as supporters ( If you support someone or their ideas or aims, you agree with them, and perhaps help them because you want them to succeed.) they are not above the owner and have no rights regarding information on how the club is run.
     
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  20. rowley

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    They'll learn how to get lashed up then!
     
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