Rangers confirm Kevin Thelwell as new Sporting Director

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28 minutes ago, Fa1833 said:

I love everything that Athletic do as a club by only having players from that region and it’s like a family run unit everyone knows the identity of the club and it’s one common goal,

Pretty sure you can be born in Timbuktu and play for them provided you went through a youth system in the region.

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Something I seen said since 1912 they have only picked players from the Basque Country in both Spain and France or trained by the Basque ethos ,as they started the club after being surprised and interested with the football games British immigrants were having whilst at port of Bilbao.

 

As their fans see it fosters a deep connection between the team, players and the local community something they can call their own people and I’m definitely behind that ethos all day long. 
 

yet because they use this Basque technique they have been heavily criticised as being discriminatory , I believe  it has become Athletics identity and it’s something the Supporters are very proud of off as you seen if you watch some of their Home Games Passion and pride is present and READY to take part in each game. 

We  already have a connection with the club there is no doubt about that but I strongly believe in the future and going forward we need some sort  of System in place that represents our youth system and our clubs motto entwined in each player that comes through our Front doors! 

R esilient in spirit, We’re always ready through thick and thin.
E ager for victory, let the triumphs begin.
A lways prepared, as we are the people .
D etermined and ready to win no matter what it costs. 
Y es! To the fight, let the fcking roar begin!
 

 

Excuse the erratic writing  i wake up early and I think my normal brain takes me on a rant before my medication starts to kick in 🤣

 

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18 hours ago, CammyF said:

Do you mean on here or in general? I've not witnessed much "cheerleading" if I'm being honest.

 

I'll use my RSC as an example where most still support the current board and are sceptical of the takeover. 

 

I understand and agree with you regarding SDM, as I was in the tiny minority who saw what was unfolding and was vocal against him. 

 

I would say I see similar with the current board and have been openly critical of them, again, as a "minority".

 

I've said numerous times, DK, Park et al were 100% the correct people to release us from the Spivs, but 100% not the people to take us forward medium to long-term.

 

Serious question, did you believe they were when they took over and do you still believe they are?

 

And if not the 49ers then who? 

Here and in general. If you're not seeing any cheerleading then maybe you've become inured to it.

I don't think there is any comparison between the current board and SDM. Whatever failures they have they own them. I don't have the same hatred for our board that some seem to harbour. Whatever their faults I'm more comfortable with them than whatever venture capitalists we've got coming next. 

I know, i'm an inveterate loser who is happy finishing second every season. 

 

 

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5 hours ago, Fa1833 said:

As their fans see it fosters a deep connection between the team, players and the local community something they can call their own people and I’m definitely behind that ethos all day long. 

Yeah but it's a load of rubbish really.

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3 hours ago, JohnMc said:

Here and in general. If you're not seeing any cheerleading then maybe you've become inured to it.

I don't think there is any comparison between the current board and SDM. Whatever failures they have they own them. I don't have the same hatred for our board that some seem to harbour. Whatever their faults I'm more comfortable with them than whatever venture capitalists we've got coming next. 

I know, i'm an inveterate loser who is happy finishing second every season. 

 

 

Fair points but how do you see the current board being able to stop the decline, start to progress and then become sustainable and successful?

 

Didn't one of the board basically admit in a recent interview that without new investors, the club would stall / stagnate? I'd argue we have already stalled and stagnated.

 

Other than fresh investment what else can happen to reverse the decline?

 

I'm sure you aren't happy being 2nd best for the foreseeable future no matter who's in control?