Dave Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Whoever buys the club, the first thing they need to do is get in a chairman/MD that has a fucking clue what he's doing. Not only regarding football of course, but someone willing to communicate with the press and fans where necessary. I've no idea what part Mort played in our downfall under Ashley, but he got himself on the right side of the fans quickly and kept it that way. Most trusted him, and this is a massive positive. Llambias by contrast has barely appeared in public and has received some real spite on the back of it. Rumour and hearsay have been rife under him, and I don't need to point out that this harms the club significantly. Whatever you think of the Keegan saga, the handling of it by the club was farcical, and for me the responsibility for that lies with Llambias. I know this is a massive and possibly ridiculous ask, but is David Dein still available? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 He is as far as I recall.. Mort was very good at it like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I think Mort was the one trying to keep the peace between Keegan, Ashley and the rest of them. Seemed to have our best interests at heart. Not saying he knew how to run a football club though as obviously he oversaw our change in strategies and the rest of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Aye, unfortunately Mort knows next to nowt about running a football club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 If Keegan was lied to about "the system" then Mort probably told him more lies than anyone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 If Keegan was lied to about "the system" then Mort probably told him more lies than anyone else. Definitely. Although I'm sure Mick has told me before as well that Mort said to his face that Keegan had the final say. Still who knows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I would love it to be a person who has a head for business but also has some attachment to football (i.e. ex-player, manager etc) Does such a person exist ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 he's got to beee-eee-eee-eee...... perfect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikri Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Isn't Rick Parry about to become unemployed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I would love it to be a person who has a head for business but also has some attachment to football (i.e. ex-player, manager etc) Does such a person exist ? Niall Quinn? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I would love it to be a person who has a head for business but also has some attachment to football (i.e. ex-player, manager etc) Does such a person exist ? Niall Quinn? Oh aye. Forgot about him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Adam Crozier Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I would love it to be a person who has a head for business but also has some attachment to football (i.e. ex-player, manager etc) Does such a person exist ? Ray Ransom? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Lets write a letter and do a sing-song about how we want our perfect chairman to be. Then Mike Ashley can rip it up and throw it in the fire.. hopefully the news will get to Mary Poppins and we'll be saved. This place has gone mental with news in the last 12 hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steggy Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Penis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest getalife Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Does this not exonerate Keegan in some way? I mean, he must have been thinking at the time 'Fck me, this is a complete shambles, I've got to get the fck outta here........' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Why would keegan not just tell the fans exactly what the crap situation was behind the scenes whilst he was still there ? I fail to see how this clearly wasnt the best option if he really wanted to help the club, rather than getting compensation for it all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Why would keegan not just tell the fans exactly what the crap situation was behind the scenes whilst he was still there ? I fail to see how this clearly wasnt the best option if he really wanted to help the club, rather than getting compensation for it all. Did he not kind of do that after the Chelsea game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Why would keegan not just tell the fans exactly what the crap situation was behind the scenes whilst he was still there ? I fail to see how this clearly wasnt the best option if he really wanted to help the club, rather than getting compensation for it all. Did he not kind of do that after the Chelsea game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 He said we wouldnt be able to compete with the top 4 etc We might make 2 or 3 signings. Im talking when he realised he'd been lied to as he claims, they brought in men he didnt want and didnt give him the players they promised. His reason for walking was probably so he wouldnt be held accountable if we were crap, because it was taken out of his hands. Where as he could have just come out to the fans, spelt out what had happened. Then he'd have had a tide of support behind him & Ashley would have had a far better idea of what our reaction would be if he backed wise etc over keegan & didnt listen to the man. In the end he saw it afterwards instead and tried to get him back because of it. So he would never have sacked keegan if he'd just talked to the media. Then january transfer window comes up & chances are ashley would have backed him, or next season. Then we'd all have had what we wanted. Keegan did have other options if he'd been passionate about staying in the game & helping us, though walking was understandable to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 He said we wouldnt be able to compete with the top 4 etc We might make 2 or 3 signings. Im talking when he realised he'd been lied to as he claims, they brought in men he didnt want and didnt give him the players they promised. His reason for walking was probably so he wouldnt be held accountable if we were crap, because it was taken out of his hands. Where as he could have just come out to the fans, spelt out what had happened. Then he'd have had a tide of support behind him & Ashley would have had a far better idea of what our reaction would be if he backed wise etc over keegan & didnt listen to the man. In the end he saw it afterwards instead and tried to get him back because of it. So he would never have sacked keegan if he'd just talked to the media. Then january transfer window comes up & chances are ashley would have backed him, or next season. Then we'd all have had what we wanted. Keegan did have other options if he'd been passionate about staying in the game & helping us, though walking was understandable to. i missed this claim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shear Magic Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Why don't we do a 'Barcelona' - take ownership into our own hands?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Why don't we do a 'Barcelona' - take ownership into our own hands?! You got the wedge? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 If Keegan was lied to about "the system" then Mort probably told him more lies than anyone else. Definitely. Although I'm sure Mick has told me before as well that Mort said to his face that Keegan had the final say. Still who knows. Keegan may have had final say before Mort left, he can't keep his word when he's not even at the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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