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Post by alfie 12 on Oct 4, 2021 13:56:36 GMT
What is everyones thought of how season is going so far?
We have managed 1 win 4 draw and 7 Losses.
Iv been to most game this season this year and i am seriously thinking of knocking on the head.
I really hope glosssop can get the act together soon or its will be a another long hard season for the fans and back to the league below we will go.
I know we have got a new team and they have to gel together but this is not good we have not had the same team out twice, by now we should have a settled team and be playing the football we was promised and expected from a glossop team.
I know its only 12 games in to the season but every game now is a big games how much longer can this go on??
We have cup games coming up and we need a good run in the cup to get some much need money in to the club.
In my Opinion I feel the club has lost The ambition and want us to drop down a league
there has been to many mistakes made in the last 5 years and the club has been going backwards.
Is it time for a change and Freshen things up, and get new blood and ideas into the club and get the club back going the right way.
I know i have said it before in a post but i feel the club drop a massive clanger when not appointing Diego and martin parker the fans wanted them and some of the board felt the same even one stepped down over it. You only need to look at the Rammy game to so how electronic the Atmosphere was and what he would of brought to the club again.
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Post by awelsh1978 on Oct 4, 2021 17:49:44 GMT
I think a change from the board down to players. 100% fresh change. Get some board members in with financial backing. Can't really blame the manager he is working on a very poor budget. So can't attract the players he probably really wants. But in football the buck stops with the manager. But like I said he is given a budget to work with and can't attract the players he wants. I will probably get slated once again. This is my opinion. I have not been rude or offensive to anybody.
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Post by mikeh1985 on Oct 4, 2021 20:18:04 GMT
I for one have being the biggest critics of the board... liked by some of them maybe not by all!!!
But changing the board isn’t the answer.. the club is currently finically stable, its living within its means, The clubs proud history isn’t worth risking on what could be!! If it goes wrong the club could fold!! The stand extension and the concrete viewing area shows the club is serous about step 4 The clubhouse seems to have events on every weekend and extra commercial rentals in the week ( dog school etc )
Yes Diego n Parker would have being great, I even wanted them both and spoke to them when I found out they were interested
But the time has come to back Stuart and his team, even tho we are on a poor form we are so close to creating a great team, for the 1st time in 3 years it looks like we have found a team that is proud to wear the kit and represent the club
Let’s not spread negativity around the club let’s get behind the boys once that st win comes we will go on a run
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Post by stokiejoe22 on Oct 5, 2021 10:46:38 GMT
Hey alfie 12, awelsh1978 & mikeh1985!
As a previous coach at GNE I can assure you the board are not only great people but work tirelessly to improve the club on a day to day basis. Our Whatsapp groups were never quiet with news and ideas about how to make the club the best it could be for the fans and the people of Glossop - it was always important that they were running a club that the town would be proud of. The board are also fans and nothing makes them happier than seeing everyone enjoying the match days.
I also spoke to Stuart at the start of the season and he seemed like a really good guy and a good appointment. The job is always a tough one to come in and create a brand new team with a new identity, especially against clubs that have incredible budgets at our level, and you'll all know that you have to break a few eggs in creating that. There is nothing more important during that time then to hopefully have the support of the fans. Watching your highlights recently, especially the game against Ramsbottom, the team look to be working hard for each other and you were unlucky (and I don't use that word often) not to grab the result on the day with some great chances in the second half.
Over the next couple of months you have games against Market Drayton, Bootle, 1874 and Prescott. Get behind the lads (even in the tough cup games in between) as a club together and you could go in to December with things looking great. Very best of luck, and thanks for all your support when I was there. The fans mean everything! James
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Post by alfie 12 on Oct 5, 2021 11:11:15 GMT
Hi all, i appreciate everyones thoughts on this thread, but have got to say Awlesh1978 might be right a change from the top might give glossop a new lease of life.
New people new idea new direction.
Im not saying the board have done a bad job In fact they have done a fantastic job making the club stable
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Post by kc1234 on Oct 5, 2021 13:23:39 GMT
As knowing the board members reasonably well, I know they work very hard and commit all there time to the club. Constantly looking for new ways to improve and move forward. As we all can see the money isn’t the greatest, which is no fault of the board members; I know the money they have they look to spend it wisely. In my opinion the board are brilliant and the results will come, going against the board will just cause negativity.
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Post by awelsh1978 on Oct 5, 2021 15:14:50 GMT
As knowing the board members reasonably well, I know they work very hard and commit all there time to the club. Constantly looking for new ways to improve and move forward. As we all can see the money isn’t the greatest, which is no fault of the board members; I know the money they have they look to spend it wisely. In my opinion the board are brilliant and the results will come, going against the board will just cause negativity. I am sure they do work hard. But sometimes fresh ideas and new people can bring great change. I know of one club in Cornwall who play in Saturday amateur league. A few local business people joined the club/ board and within a few months they are getting extra income of over 10k a week. Now I know this is extreme case but it was a simple idea from new board member that suggested something and it worked.
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Post by bandit18 on Oct 5, 2021 15:23:41 GMT
As knowing the board members reasonably well, I know they work very hard and commit all there time to the club. Constantly looking for new ways to improve and move forward. As we all can see the money isn’t the greatest, which is no fault of the board members; I know the money they have they look to spend it wisely. In my opinion the board are brilliant and the results will come, going against the board will just cause negativity. I am sure they do work hard. But sometimes fresh ideas and new people can bring great change. I know of one club in Cornwall who play in Saturday amateur league. A few local business people joined the club/ board and within a few months they are getting extra income of over 10k a week. Now I know this is extreme case but it was a simple idea from new board member that suggested something and it worked. glossopnorthend.proboards.com/thread/6305/looking-dragons
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Post by awelsh1978 on Oct 5, 2021 16:58:36 GMT
I am sure they do work hard. But sometimes fresh ideas and new people can bring great change. I know of one club in Cornwall who play in Saturday amateur league. A few local business people joined the club/ board and within a few months they are getting extra income of over 10k a week. Now I know this is extreme case but it was a simple idea from new board member that suggested something and it worked. glossopnorthend.proboards.com/thread/6305/looking-dragons👍👍 A few years ago. I'd of probably quite happily bought a club but not now. Did donate some money last year to a club but I can see how hard it is to attract investment and actually if you sit down and think about it must be hard for 99% of clubs to dream up new ideas of raising cash. Unless you have a rich owner who is prepared to invest lots of cash
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Post by booknote on Oct 5, 2021 17:48:18 GMT
Alfie,i dont think many people will disagree that we are struggling for points but the quality of football and effort that we are seeing is the best we have seen for a few seasons. We just need to find a goal poacher to finish off the good approach play. We are seeing the football we were promised, just not seeing the results. Lets also not forget that the average age of this team is around 21 and if we can keep them together they are only going to get better. You say the club has lost ambition and wants to drop down a league. Where is the evidence, have you spoken to the board, have they told you this? I doubt you have spoken to any of them because whenever i have had a conversation with them i have the opposite opinion. You talk about mistakes and going backwards. We got promoted to our highest level for over 100 years, so we are in unknown territory. So yes mistakes may have been made but as we are still playing at the same level they must have been minor mistakes. Hardly a club in decline and going backwards. You talk of new blood and ideas. I think you will find the board in agreement for new blood [not replacement] as i seem to remember they advertised for board members in the not to distant past. As there was no announcement about new board members i presume nobody applied. Could this have something to do with it being a thankless job where you give up days of your life on a volunteer basis only to be slated on social media. You talk about Diego and Martin being the answer to all our problems. You are being massively disrespectful to Stuart Mellish and his team who have only been in the job a few months. Diego and Martin took over at Ramsbottom who had finished in 2nd place last year. Diego and Martin have taken Ramsbottom down to 12th place which is a drop of 10 places.Stuart took over Glossop who had finished in 16th place last season and we are currently in 17th place. This is a drop of 1 place. Which team is going backwards? One of the few things i agree with you is the atmosphere at Ramsbottom was electric, but that was because of the teams performance under Stuarts leadership and the amazingly supportive Glossop Fans. Are you seriously suggesting that a board member stood down because Diego did not get the job? . I presume Diego did not get the job because a majority of board members voted for Stuart. That is democracy and id be surprised if somebody stepped down because of it. Alfie, instead of campaigning for wholesale sackings why not offer your services to help run the club. Im sure the board would snatch your hand off.
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Post by alfie 12 on Oct 5, 2021 20:06:17 GMT
Thanks for your reply. Im not campaigning for a wholesale sacking, i was just Suggesting getting some new blood/ ideas and help for the club. every supporter has the own Opinion and views on how the season has started, i agree Stuart is doing his best with what has got hopefully now jamie Rainford is on board he can hit the ground running like he did last time. And i stand by saying mistakes was made in my Opinion this is in relation to the appointment of the manager's that got appointed since we got promoted 2015 and Having to start every new season with a whole new squad.( Stuart not included in this as its to early to judge yet) Alfie,i dont think many people will disagree that we are struggling for points but the quality of football and effort that we are seeing is the best we have seen for a few seasons. We just need to find a goal poacher to finish off the good approach play. We are seeing the football we were promised, just not seeing the results. Lets also not forget that the average age of this team is around 21 and if we can keep them together they are only going to get better. You say the club has lost ambition and wants to drop down a league. Where is the evidence, have you spoken to the board, have they told you this? I doubt you have spoken to any of them because whenever i have had a conversation with them i have the opposite opinion. You talk about mistakes and going backwards. We got promoted to our highest level for over 100 years, so we are in unknown territory. So yes mistakes may have been made but as we are still playing at the same level they must have been minor mistakes. Hardly a club in decline and going backwards. You talk of new blood and ideas. I think you will find the board in agreement for new blood [not replacement] as i seem to remember they advertised for board members in the not to distant past. As there was no announcement about new board members i presume nobody applied. Could this have something to do with it being a thankless job where you give up days of your life on a volunteer basis only to be slated on social media. You talk about Diego and Martin being the answer to all our problems. You are being massively disrespectful to Stuart Mellish and his team who have only been in the job a few months. Diego and Martin took over at Ramsbottom who had finished in 2nd place last year. Diego and Martin have taken Ramsbottom down to 12th place which is a drop of 10 places.Stuart took over Glossop who had finished in 16th place last season and we are currently in 17th place. This is a drop of 1 place. Which team is going backwards? One of the few things i agree with you is the atmosphere at Ramsbottom was electric, but that was because of the teams performance under Stuarts leadership and the amazingly supportive Glossop Fans. Are you seriously suggesting that a board member stood down because Diego did not get the job? . I presume Diego did not get the job because a majority of board members voted for Stuart. That is democracy and id be surprised if somebody stepped down because of it. Alfie, instead of campaigning for wholesale sackings why not offer your services to help run the club. Im sure the board would snatch your hand off.
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Post by mickwills on Oct 5, 2021 21:00:18 GMT
Alfie is spot on This cLub had a chance to do what the majority if fans wanted and appoint 2 people that would have turned this club around and got back the much needed atmosphere that we desperately need and just ignored us and to say this is some of the best football for a few seasons,god i hope not.even the bottom of the league beat us at home,and we are nearly rock bottom.Have a walk round and talk to the fans,see what they think because most dont bother with the message board any more
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Post by bandit18 on Oct 5, 2021 22:04:55 GMT
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Post by booknote on Oct 6, 2021 11:04:54 GMT
Alfie, you now say. "Im not campaigning for a wholesale sacking, i was just Suggesting getting some new blood/ ideas and help for the club".
If you look back at what was said you will see that you were campaigning for wholesale sackings. You said in your original post, "Is it time for a change and Freshen things up, and get new blood and ideas into the club and get the club back going the right way" On a later post you say, "Hi all, i appreciate everyones thoughts on this thread, but have got to say Awlesh1978 might be right a change from the top might give glossop a new lease of life" Mr Welsh had said,. "I think a change from the board down to players. 100% fresh change. Get some board members in with financial backing."
That seems quite obvious that you want a 100% change in the board. Everybody has the right to an opinion and i respect that yours is different from mine. The general consensus seems to be we do not have a great wage budget, so for me i appreciate that we have stayed at this level. The club seems to be financially stable and that is the main responsibility the board have. We have a lovely clubhouse that has had money spent on it and now we have work on the ground with the extension of the stand and additional hard standing areas. If you are not happy with things why dont you offer the club your services and speak to board about your ideas. There is a saying "Beware what you wish for".I hate to think what would happen to the club if the board all walked away. Is there a queue of people waiting in the wings to go on the board? Nobody will disagree that our league position is worrying, but do you really think changing the board will alter that?
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Post by gorgypegg on Oct 9, 2021 7:13:32 GMT
Short of a Saudi take-over I can't see GNE getting a better set of people to look after the club's interests. Things aren't great in terms of results at the moment but that's football...I think we just have to hang in there and keep supporting a hard-working board and and a young committed team. But we could do with a striker...
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Post by gorgypegg on Oct 9, 2021 15:46:27 GMT
But I never expected Jamie Rainford!...
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