HBG, Independent Directors Sacked

[cktiger]

He did publically state he wants people that are in for the crocodile roll.
Actions speak louder than words.
That’s why I suspect a comeback is not out of the question if PVL intervenes with a verdict he’s happy with.
My guess is PVL will insist on a return of the Wests Tigers board featuring 4 independent board members.
If that eventuates it won’t be enough to please Richo, it won’t be enough to please many of our fans, but it would be better than nothing.

He also said he would only be here if there were true independent directors on the board.
They aren’t …and now either is he.
Hard to fly like an eagle if you’re surrounded by turkeys.

 

[BZN]

But, after throwing out the board members & having the CEO resign, what are the next moves?

People are acting like they know exactly what happens next. What if the next CEO is brilliant?

Remember- the review suggested independent board members & an experienced CEO.

They followed that instruction. For whatever reason (and we are only speculating at this stage)- they have moved the board members on. Richo chose to leave.

Have HBG said they are not going to take on independent board members now?

You're gunna piss cochise off soon if you keep coming out with this sensible stuff, and you'll mess up his party good and proper.

 

[BZN]

Don't you mean THC?

Thanks for picking that up. I obviously meant a breath of fresh air.

 

[balmain boy]

Who on hear wants the Wests Tigers to be one club in all grades , and the juniors of Balmain and Wests strive to get to the top into Wests Tigers , All Wests Tigers in NRL and Reserve grade , Flegg ,then the juniors of each original club start , make sense doesn’t it,

It is the only way forward

 

[The Chad]

I get accused of being apathetic more often than not, and that's probably reasonably accurate.

I think everyone has a point. Some people get really worked up, some people read something & rage, some people look at things & wonder what difference it really makes.

What tends to happen is that 'debate' gets lost in the attempt to be more right.

Like I've said- if taking little shots at me makes people feel good- go for it. I don't care really. I read everyone's view. I'll thumbs up guys I disagree with 99% of the time if they make a point that gets me thinking.

Or makes me laugh.

Every side has a point. We all want to win games.

There are some very well intentioned people in here I believe that get REALLY REALLY emotional - and more power to them I guess.

Just be aware I'll probably be chuckling at the froth coming out the corner of your mouth as you yell a lot.

 

[Vicious]

He also said he would only be here if there were true independent directors on the board.
They aren’t …and now either is he.
Hard to fly like an eagle if you’re surrounded by turkeys.

Fair call.
I was as excited as any other Wests Tigers fan when the news of Richo joining us first filtered through.
Yes he’s had a great long term record in the game, but that has always been as a club CEO,never as a recruitment manager or salary cap manager.
He lost me long before all this recent drama eventuated, I just think he’s become too egotistical, has demanded far too much money and has taken on too many roles.
This does not detract on the major issues with the current clique within HBG.

 

[The Chad]

Wow!!! @The Chad messages are starting to take effect.... already.

One day they'll read my signature.

 

[Vicious]

It is the only way forward

Try telling that Brisbane or Melbourne.

 

[balmain boy]

NO.

NO.

Why do you hate the future?

You do realise that having our NSW Cup team as Wests magpies is a recent change and will need only temporary?

We are one club, Wests Tigers.

Nothing else matters.

Unless you're a devout follower of junior reps, in which nothing changes.

 

[balmain boy]

So he might make a Jesus like return if PVL delivers an outcome he’s happy with ?
I reckon that could be in the cards.
More come backs than Cold Chisel.

Richo told me his fate was up to the NRL and fans a few days ago.

If we can get thousands to march on Saturday there should be enough noise to at least temporarily block HBG grim having any control over the club.

Richo specifically said when he left that he could not work with the HBG board any longer. That's essentially it. If they're not around then he can get back to work.

 

[balmain boy]

Try telling that Brisbane or Melbourne.

What a stupid comparison. Two teams from interstate. Seriously 😒 🙄

 

[weststigers]

I get accused of being apathetic more often than not, and that's probably reasonably accurate.

I think everyone has a point. Some people get really worked up, some people read something & rage, some people look at things & wonder what difference it really makes.

What tends to happen is that 'debate' gets lost in the attempt to be more right.

Like I've said- if taking little shots at me makes people feel good- go for it. I don't care really. I read everyone's view. I'll thumbs up guys I disagree with 99% of the time if they make a point that gets me thinking.

Or makes me laugh.

Every side has a point. We all want to win games.

There are some very well intentioned people in here I believe that get REALLY REALLY emotional - and more power to them I guess.

Just be aware I'll probably be chuckling at the froth coming out the corner of your mouth as you yell a lot.

We knew that already

 

[weststigers]

What a stupid comparison. Two teams from interstate. Seriously 😒 🙄

Love your passion, but the NSW Cup stuff is a side show at this point.

 

[weststigers]

Thanks for picking that up. I obviously meant a breath of fresh air.

It wasn't obvious to me...you give off a lot of positive signals

 

[The Chad]

We knew that already

You really are Russell Smith

 

[weststigers]

You really are Russell Smith

Or is it you that is in fact Russell Smith?

 

[balmain boy]

Love your passion, but the NSW Cup stuff is a side show at this point.

Obviously it's not as Paramount as removing HBG.

But It's not really a sideshow.

It's a symbol of Unity. That everyone at Wests Tigers is on the same page. That everyone associated with Wests Tigers wants Wests Tigers to be successful.

No more Balmain vs Magpies nonsense.

Smart operators life Sheen's and Richo see this. HBG refuse. They are not committed to Wests Tigers.

 

[Vicious]

Richo told me his fate was up to the NRL and fans a few days ago.

If we can get thousands to march on Saturday there should be enough noise to at least temporarily block HBG grim having any control over the club.

Richo specifically said when he left that he could not work with the HBG board any longer. That's essentially it. If they're not around then he can get back to work.

I understand that but what did he think putting a time limit on a decision from PVL was going to achieve ?
PVL was never going to bow down to his timeframe demands and like always will do things at his own pace when he is ready.
Richo knows via emails and messages that he has the unwavering support from a huge amount of Wests Tigers supporters, surely he could have waited a few more weeks for them if for nobody else.

 

[weststigers]

It's not really.

It's a symbol of Unity. That everyone at Wests Tigers is on the same page. That everyone associated with Wests Tigers wants Wests Tigers to be successful.

No more Balmain vs Magpies nonsense.

Smart operators life Sheen's and Richo see this. HBG refuse. They are not committed to Wests Tigers.

Yeah but no point throwing that grenade in right now. Let's just get rid of HBG first. The rest will follow with them out of the way.

 

[The Chad]

Or is it you that is in fact Russell Smith?

That would be entertaining, wouldn't it?

A rouse within a riddle disguised with tomfoolery.

But I don't know much about that kind of thing.