On the recent accounts LDT tried to defend the losses as they were coming down.
He was challenged on this as the losses were still very high and was told by me that they were result of incompetence over the past five years/
LDT said that it was unfair to say that the staff were incompetent. I replied that I wasn't speaking about the staff but about the leadership.
LDT the senior staff at the club aren't incompetent. I clarified that he, Meire and Duchatelet had run the club very badly and were all incompetent.
The losses of the club were structural but due to the incompetence of this three. LDT wasn't happy but didn't respond.
I pointed out that the last accounts showed turnover dropping to £7.3m from £7.6m LDT said T/O was at £7.6m this year and would go higher with the play-offs.
Why is LDT judged as incompetent. As far as I can see he is only doing Roland’s bidding as an employee. Wasn’t aware he was behind any strategic decisions.
He is signing off decisions made by the management, such as it is, and imposing budget cuts in a business he doesn’t understand. He is literally not competent to do that job - sure he’s a pleasant bloke and all that, but in the end he’s just taking RD’s money like Meire before him, because he can.
Actually, there’s not that much left to understand!
ASked about the Bowyer situation @razil said that LB hadn't been backed at all and cited the lack of money to replace Grant. The Maidstone apoligist said that Bowyer wants to sign a contract and it was pointed out by Steve Clarke from CAST that he hasn't signed a contract and a lot of players will be reluctant to sign when it is unclear who the manager is.
Asked why Bowyer had been given a contract he didn't understand and that wasn't "normal" LDT said they were trying to be "creative" and reward Bowyer for his work. He was asked why this wasn't discussed with Bowyer before he was sent the contract (as Bowyer stated) and LDT said it had been. It was pointed out that this hadn't been what Bowyer said but LDT said it had. Have now moved on and trying to agree a deal.
Thanks HL - did you throw a few 'fucks' at him ;-)
The only person who has agreed a price is Roland. He has agreed a price with himself which he thinks is fair. As for any potential buyers I do not believe a price has been agreed. Had it been then a takeover would have happened by now.
The only person who has agreed a price is Roland. He has agreed a price with himself which he thinks is fair. As for any potential buyers I do not believe a price has been agreed. Had it been then a takeover would have happened by now.
He wants to retain some sort of ownership of Sparrows Lane and/or The Valley.
On the recent accounts LDT tried to defend the losses as they were coming down.
He was challenged on this as the losses were still very high and was told by me that they were result of incompetence over the past five years/
LDT said that it was unfair to say that the staff were incompetent. I replied that I wasn't speaking about the staff but about the leadership.
LDT the senior staff at the club aren't incompetent. I clarified that he, Meire and Duchatelet had run the club very badly and were all incompetent.
The losses of the club were structural but due to the incompetence of this three. LDT wasn't happy but didn't respond.
I pointed out that the last accounts showed turnover dropping to £7.3m from £7.6m LDT said T/O was at £7.6m this year and would go higher with the play-offs.
Why is LDT judged as incompetent. As far as I can see he is only doing Roland’s bidding as an employee. Wasn’t aware he was behind any strategic decisions.
He is signing off decisions made by the management, such as it is, and imposing budget cuts in a business he doesn’t understand. He is literally not competent to do that job - sure he’s a pleasant bloke and all that, but in the end he’s just taking RD’s money like Meire before him, because he can.
Actually, there’s not that much left to understand!
He is I think a paid employee working for an autocrat. Incompetent is a tad harsh as I am not aware he has personally instigated any great strategic or significant practices that are at odds with what we expect at our or any football club.
Most of us need to work for a living and can’t always take a principled stance that we might wish to.
I think I stumbled upon LDT's FF crib sheet on the train.
The way it must work is you first select a group from the left hand column and then apply one of the factors from each of the other columns. At first glance it may seem over simplified, but it has generated many meetings, much discussion and most importantly kept him in a job.
1609, an early version of Three Blind Mice is published in London.
Three incompetent rats, three incompetent rats, See how they run (the club), see how they run (the club), Katie ran off to Sheffield Wednesday, Lievy lies at fans forums on a Wednesday, Did you ever see Roly’s asking price? Three incompetent rats 🐀
On the recent accounts LDT tried to defend the losses as they were coming down.
He was challenged on this as the losses were still very high and was told by me that they were result of incompetence over the past five years/
LDT said that it was unfair to say that the staff were incompetent. I replied that I wasn't speaking about the staff but about the leadership.
LDT the senior staff at the club aren't incompetent. I clarified that he, Meire and Duchatelet had run the club very badly and were all incompetent.
The losses of the club were structural but due to the incompetence of this three. LDT wasn't happy but didn't respond.
I pointed out that the last accounts showed turnover dropping to £7.3m from £7.6m LDT said T/O was at £7.6m this year and would go higher with the play-offs.
Why is LDT judged as incompetent. As far as I can see he is only doing Roland’s bidding as an employee. Wasn’t aware he was behind any strategic decisions.
He is signing off decisions made by the management, such as it is, and imposing budget cuts in a business he doesn’t understand. He is literally not competent to do that job - sure he’s a pleasant bloke and all that, but in the end he’s just taking RD’s money like Meire before him, because he can.
Actually, there’s not that much left to understand!
He is I think a paid employee working for an autocrat. Incompetent is a tad harsh as I am not aware he has personally instigated any great strategic or significant practices that are at odds with what we expect at our or any football club.
Most of us need to work for a living and can’t always take a principled stance that we might wish to.
RD remains the issue no one else.
The ridiculous and ineffective cost cutting IE youth team breakfasts and water are LDT.
Suggesting fans clean the stadium and local streets after games to save money. LDT
Lying and deliberately obstruction bid legimate bonuses.
Failing in his key task of selling the club. LDT
Offering a contract to Bowyer that even Murray didn't understand. LDT
Ultimately, Duchatelet is the problem but LDT is an incompetent part of that problem.
He is totally unskilled and unsuitable for the role he is in. He is incompetent.
1) We know there is genuine interest in buying the club 2) Duchatelet wants far too much money for it
Not sure how anything can change unless the second thing we know changes significantly. Not sure how we can judge potential buyers or criticise them in any way because of their reluctance to pay a ridiculous price.
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Whose shit was the brownest?
Whose was hardest to scrub from the walls?
Wonder whether LDT rang his lord and master moaning " That's another fine mess you've got me into ! "
Can ANYONE see this ending well, and before the start of next season ?
It's not you that's in a fine mess, LDT, it's OUR club.
( BTW, Henry. Ignore any sarcastic remarks made earlier about your sartorial elegance...It's simply envy )
the table is empty of bids interest and buyers
Oh, you mean LDT
Will the play-off trophy be there?
: - )
LDT said the 5th International group had agreed a price but hadn't completed DD.
So that can only be an initial, indicative price as they haven't been through the books. They will make a lower offer after DD.
But RD takes that initial price as final and won't move from it.
I believe it is the same with the other two groups.
Two years ago that might have sounded interesting, but now...
He has agreed a price with himself which he thinks is fair.
As for any potential buyers I do not believe a price has been agreed.
Had it been then a takeover would have happened by now.
Most of us need to work for a living and can’t always take a principled stance that we might wish to.
RD remains the issue no one else.
The way it must work is you first select a group from the left hand column and then apply one of the factors from each of the other columns. At first glance it may seem over simplified, but it has generated many meetings, much discussion and most importantly kept him in a job.
Groups
Price Agreed
FF Meetings
DD Complete?
EFL Check
Aussie
Yes
TBA
Yes
Yes
British
No
TBA
No
No
International
Maybe
TBA
Maybe
Maybe
Mystery X
Who Cares
TBA
Who Cares?
Who Cares?
Mystery Y
Kinda
TBA
Yes and No
Yes and No
Reserved
Not for the land
TBA
Possibly
Don’t know
Reserved
Doesn’t matter
TBA
Taking time
Complex
Three incompetent rats, three incompetent rats,
See how they run (the club), see how they run (the club),
Katie ran off to Sheffield Wednesday,
Lievy lies at fans forums on a Wednesday,
Did you ever see Roly’s asking price?
Three incompetent rats 🐀
Suggesting fans clean the stadium and local streets after games to save money. LDT
Lying and deliberately obstruction bid legimate bonuses.
Failing in his key task of selling the club. LDT
Offering a contract to Bowyer that even Murray didn't understand. LDT
Ultimately, Duchatelet is the problem but LDT is an incompetent part of that problem.
He is totally unskilled and unsuitable for the role he is in. He is incompetent.
1) We know there is genuine interest in buying the club
2) Duchatelet wants far too much money for it
Not sure how anything can change unless the second thing we know changes significantly. Not sure how we can judge potential buyers or criticise them in any way because of their reluctance to pay a ridiculous price.