HBG, Independent Directors Sacked

[The Chad]

so...let's assume the sky is blue...and we can all see that and as a result we believe that. Is that what you would call "group-think"?

So I would ask...do you think HBG have a proven track record of failure? Or would you say the last 10 or so years has been good quality club management? It really us that simple.

Except HBG's success rate or history hasn't been what I'm questioning- just what every argument gets turned to.

The argument brushes over one simple FACT- for 12 months HBG DID follow the recommendations.

The narrative on here is that what happened at board level a few weeks ago proves HBG are useless.

My question is, has & will be until we hear an answer- why? Why follow the recommendations at all if only to blow it up later on?

Unlike many however- I'm not as happy just pinning it on HBG being useless. They DID make a claim, which everyone dismisses. The actions of PVL do not back up the group think.

There is more to it. But the loudest voices just keep shouting they 'know' and expect nobody to have an alternative viewpoint, or to simply not accept it.

 

[Spartan117]

My question is, has & will be until we hear an answer- why? Why follow the recommendations at all if only to blow it up later on?

Because HBG are not NRL fans, the inherited the asset.

The directors are self-serving politicians

 

[crazycat]

It’s plausible. He was the only loser out of the whole fiasco.

Honestly I think that's rubbish. (that all this was done just to remove SR).

Clearly Shane was targetted, for Vicious I don't know fairly or Unfairly (I strongly suspect unfairly).

Yet they fired the 4 directors. Barry was the target. If Barry blocked them to Richo then he blocked them to Richo... We can never assume that HBG would imagine the NRL would demand Barry be brought back to the board.

Why?
Jealousy - Denis would be jealous of Barry O.
Attacks on Ctown and keeping the Wests Tigers inner city, (my theory).
Some weird hope to bring the magpies back to the NRL?

Our club is the biggest looser in all this. The only good thing I saw was Luai, Fainu's and co all saying they would stay together.

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

You're sure Shaun didn't write that it's the same blow smoke up there rubbish, nothing new, more of the same that we all have heard before and they never change.

If they continue on in a year's time max there will be board sackings again, I'm sure of it.
You really are blinded by the love of who you support when it continues to happen right in front of your eyes, wake up.

Shaun who?

Even when people are saying the right thing your against them. Blind hatred really isn’t good for you mate.

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

That statement fills you with hope? Its all about the Magpies

Funny that. An official statement issued by the General Manager of the Western Suburbs RLFC being about the Western Suburbs RLFC. Who’d have thought 🤪

 

[twentyforty]

Honestly I think that's rubbish. (that all this was done just to remove SR).

Clearly Shane was targetted, for Vicious I don't know fairly or Unfairly (I strongly suspect unfairly).

Yet they fired the 4 directors. Barry was the target. If Barry blocked them to Richo then he blocked them to Richo... We can never assume that HBG would imagine the NRL would demand Barry be brought back to the board.

Why?
Jealousy - Denis would be jealous of Barry O.
Attacks on Ctown and keeping the Wests Tigers inner city, (my theory).
Some weird hope to bring the magpies back to the NRL?

Our club is the biggest looser in all this. The only good thing I saw was Luai, Fainu's and co all saying they would stay together.

Agree, HBG dragged their heels when considering BOF for chair, because they were unsure of his level of independence.

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

Liubinskas was also the driving force behind renaming reserve grade side Magpies, great time to have him on Wests Tigers board , not

If only we could return to those glory years of 2013-2016 when the Reserve Grade team was named “Wests Tigers” and all was right with the world. The club was powering along back then without those dreaded Magpie jerseys clogging up the pathways.

 

[twentyforty]

Reverting to WSM. Good luck with that. Would go from 400k to 40k supporter base overnight. Would get more people turn up to watch the Coffs Harbour Commets. Plus, HBG would need to pitch in 5-10 mill a year just to keep the FC afloat. Pie in the sky.

I just cannot believe that anyone on planet earth could still be pushing this agenda and thinking it would be a good idea. Too many magic mushrooms tbh.

It’s always good to have the input of a magpies fan.

 

[nrlsurvivor]

Except HBG's success rate or history hasn't been what I'm questioning- just what every argument gets turned to.

The argument brushes over one simple FACT- for 12 months HBG DID follow the recommendations.

The narrative on here is that what happened at board level a few weeks ago proves HBG are useless.

My question is, has & will be until we hear an answer- why? Why follow the recommendations at all if only to blow it up later on?

Unlike many however- I'm not as happy just pinning it on HBG being useless. They DID make a claim, which everyone dismisses. The actions of PVL do not back up the group think.

There is more to it. But the loudest voices just keep shouting they 'know' and expect nobody to have an alternative viewpoint, or to simply not accept it.

Why follow the recommendations? To avoid a backlash from fans

Why blow it up later? To gain back control. Maybe if we do it before Christmas no one will notice.

 

[twentyforty]

If only we could return to those glory years of 2013-2016 when the Reserve Grade team was named “Wests Tigers” and all was right with the world. The club was powering along back then without those dreaded Magpie jerseys clogging up the pathways.

That was at a time when the board was heavily stacked with magpies, Balmain defaulted on a loan and the board increased from 7 to 9 members. A lot going on.

 

[weststigers]

Except HBG's success rate or history hasn't been what I'm questioning- just what every argument gets turned to.

The argument brushes over one simple FACT- for 12 months HBG DID follow the recommendations.

The narrative on here is that what happened at board level a few weeks ago proves HBG are useless.

My question is, has & will be until we hear an answer- why? Why follow the recommendations at all if only to blow it up later on?

Unlike many however- I'm not as happy just pinning it on HBG being useless. They DID make a claim, which everyone dismisses. The actions of PVL do not back up the group think.

There is more to it. But the loudest voices just keep shouting they 'know' and expect nobody to have an alternative viewpoint, or to simply not accept it.

Why follow the recommendations at all if only to blow it up later on?

We came last 3 years in a row Chad. The fans revolted after years of no success on and off the field.

HBG had no political capital left to argue their case. We were a laughing stock.

The moment the heat died down, they manufactured a "communication" crisis to purge the independent voices.

The review was even dismissed as "opinion, not fact" by Romero and co. Leaked emails show she "had grave concerns" about the review being rushed. She even threatened legal action (Clayton Utz were the firm I believe) against BOF if he dared hold a board meeting without her present or her approval.

Everything was just tolerated until they could regain control. They never wanted independence. You only need to read Fallah and Epifanias Facebook posts to understand the mindset.

But here's where your argument doesn't stack up to the slightest bit of scrutiny. If they had some legitimate reason to be unhappy about the communication or conduct of the independent directors, why not replace them? Why reclaim total power if they were committed to honouring the review findings?

 

[weststigers]

So Suzie posts sensationalist nonsense from a keyboard nufty, to fire up you and your fellow clansmen, but DOESN'T post an official statement from the club/organisation that you all despise.

And you react by throwing a cream bun 🙄

The only you're right about is Epifania and Fallah are nufties. There is some small hope for you.

 

[Telltails]

If only we could return to those glory years of 2013-2016 when the Reserve Grade team was named “Wests Tigers” and all was right with the world. The club was powering along back then without those dreaded Magpie jerseys clogging up the pathways.

Four weeks ago we were satisfied with a CEO considered one of the best in the game - no prior allegiance to either Wests / Balmain - getting things done with an independent board working together for Wests Tigers.
No one was talking about going back anywhere.

And yet you continue to have a crack at people who are filthy at the situation we are in now while coming to the defence of those who put us here.

 

[weststigers]

If only we could return to those glory years of 2013-2016 when the Reserve Grade team was named “Wests Tigers” and all was right with the world. The club was powering along back then without those dreaded Magpie jerseys clogging up the pathways.

Now tell us about the glory years of 2022, 2023 and 2024 please.

 

[tigertragic]

Id say a lot of opinions and strong feelings will lessen come February

Doubt it
I’m sure HBG can achieve further dramas between now and then

 

[TheEnz]

Its quite unfair that you call those who want HBG gone NOW, as being unfair and unreasonable.

You are yet to explain:

- why HBG deserve another chance after years of failure and mismanagement
- why HBG sacked the directors.
- why Richo wasn't sacked if he is the criminal you say he is.
- why the CEO of HBG publicly endorsed Richo after sacking the directors.

If you can adequately explain the above, then maybe it might be fair and reasonable to give them another go. Until then, it's completely reasonable for the average Wests Tigers fans to want them gone.

Everyone making circular arguments...the proof of incompetence is there for all to see straight from the statement HBG delivered...so what is it, the board are rubbish so we sacked them? (then re-instated them) Richo is corrupt so we endorsed him? We sacked the board so Richo would resign because he was not corrupt enough for us to sack him, he was doing his job, however we got upset about a few decisions he made so we sacked the board......there is no 4th, 5th, 6th or whatever chance we are now up to as justification to leave these guys in charge. That horse bolted years ago. (BTW the video statement is still live online if you use the link....again...incompetence)

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

Now tell us about the glory years of 2022, 2023 and 2024 please.

My point exactly.
The difference was negligible

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

Four weeks ago we were satisfied with a CEO considered one of the best in the game - no prior allegiance to either Wests / Balmain - getting things done with an independent board working together for Wests Tigers.
No one was talking about going back anywhere.

And yet you continue to have a crack at people who are filthy at the situation we are in now while coming to the defence of those who put us here.

Plenty on here have been talking about "going back" to a Wests Ts NSW Cup team - which was what my answer was addressing.

And yes, I'll have a crack at the unhinged, bigots who seem to think that anything associated with wearing black & white is akin to supporting the Stasi.

Get a grip people - Its Christmas time ... Joy to the World etc etc

 

[mtd#2]

So Suzie posts sensationalist nonsense from a keyboard nufty, to fire up you and your fellow clansmen, but DOESN'T post an official statement from the club/organisation that you all despise.

And you react by throwing a cream bun 🙄

"Fellow clansmen".. We are a Wests Tigers supporters forum, anything else is in your head.

Instead of pointing fingers at what Suzie didn't do, why didn't YOU post the official statement? Why didnt YOU do something productive?

I don't know Suzie from a bar of soap.. but you have attacked someone who helps keep this forum running; I assume without any pay... She is entitled to her opinion as much as the next person, moderator or not.

If you don't like what your fellow magpie tragics are doing, then YOU call them out... Be someone who proves to that Wests Tigers fans shouldn't taint you all with the same brush..

You're lack of action and acknowledgement of the problem, is part of the problem.

And for the record, I'd never waste a cream bun on you.

 

[mtd#2]

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Everyone making circular arguments...the proof of incompetence is there for all to see straight from the statement HBG delivered...so what is it, the board are rubbish so we sacked them? (then re-instated them) Richo is corrupt so we endorsed him? We sacked the board so Richo would resign because he was not corrupt enough for us to sack him, he was doing his job, however we got upset about a few decisions he made so we sacked the board......there is no 4th, 5th, 6th or whatever chance we are now up to as justification to leave these guys in charge. That horse bolted years ago. (BTW the statement is still live online if you use the link....again...incompetence)

Love it..

@Vicious , I'll keep it to one question to make it easy for you.

Why did HBG publicly support Richo if he and his family are criminals?