How to change a club in 12 months: Marina Go

[Geo]

Infuriates me the the bit about the previous coach complaining about not having player A or needing to get rid of player B.

Absolute pretender.

Only wish Go would have taken some responsibility for his ridiculous appointment.

What Wait a sec..
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That you can avoid a question..?

Nice try but we both know you have jumped in here to defend your boy. You proved my point.

Provibgg my point yet again.. No one can say anything bad about the guy without a person like you coming to his rescue.

Not sure what you mean…

The question which you continually avoid... was about the decisions He made were his alone ..you seem to think they were...

 

[innsaneink]

Get a room guys

 

[Tigers17]

She doesn't mind having her say in the press Marina Go.

Some of it might be good to get out here. Some of it might be a bit over the top.

Anyway she tends to have her say.

I would rather continue chugging along quietly however its easy for me to say. She has copped some really bad press. Only natural to want to say what the club has "achieved"

Have you ever read this woman's resume.
She is and has been one of Australia's top publicist for a helluva long time.
I'll just continue my usual theme of not dumping on anyone whose putting in to make the Tigers the best they can be.

 

[bonstonker]

she was a breath of fresh air.
was nice to finally get the truth about our cap problems in 2016.
previous management tried to lead people on to try and get a couple more memberships,while treating members like fools.

just wish the new training facility would get finalized and built.

 

[The_Patriot]

Infuriates me the the bit about the previous coach complaining about not having player A or needing to get rid of player B.

Absolute pretender.

Only wish Go would have taken some responsibility for his ridiculous appointment.

What Wait a sec..
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Nice try but we both know you have jumped in here to defend your boy. You proved my point.

Provibgg my point yet again.. No one can say anything bad about the guy without a person like you coming to his rescue.

Not sure what you mean…

The question which you continually avoid... was about the decisions He made were his alone ..you seem to think they were...

You seem to be talking about Robbie Farah while im talking about a really average head coach.

Ive seen other people on this forum chastised or moderation imposed on them for bringing up Robbie Farah where he has nothing to do with the current conversation. I would say this is another of those situations where there is no need to bring up his name or enter into discussion about the former player.

He was not part of me being infuriated.

I had a problem with the comment because all Jason Taylor ever did during his time here was blame to everyone and everything else for his own short comings.

He was a pretender.

He made excuses.

He lacked the ability to change our culture.

Can i make that any clearer or do you still want to make this about Robbie Farah?

 

[Russell]

What Wait a sec..
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Provibgg my point yet again.. No one can say anything bad about the guy without a person like you coming to his rescue.

Not sure what you mean…

The question which you continually avoid... was about the decisions He made were his alone ..you seem to think they were...

You seem to be talking about Robbie Farah while im talking about a really average head coach.

Ive seen other people on this forum chastised or moderation imposed on them for bringing up Robbie Farah where he has nothing to do with the current conversation. I would say this is another of those situations where there is no need to bring up his name or enter into discussion about the former player.

He was not part of me being infuriated.

I had a problem with the comment because all Jason Taylor ever did during his time here was blame to everyone and everything else for his own short comings.

He was a pretender.

He made excuses.

He lacked the ability to change our culture.

Can i make that any clearer or do you still want to make this about Robbie Farah?

It's all over Baby Blue - the club has changed - most of us have moved on.

Maybe you should too, I know JT has.

 

[The_Patriot]

Provibgg my point yet again.. No one can say anything bad about the guy without a person like you coming to his rescue.

Not sure what you mean…

The question which you continually avoid... was about the decisions He made were his alone ..you seem to think they were...

You seem to be talking about Robbie Farah while im talking about a really average head coach.

Ive seen other people on this forum chastised or moderation imposed on them for bringing up Robbie Farah where he has nothing to do with the current conversation. I would say this is another of those situations where there is no need to bring up his name or enter into discussion about the former player.

He was not part of me being infuriated.

I had a problem with the comment because all Jason Taylor ever did during his time here was blame to everyone and everything else for his own short comings.

He was a pretender.

He made excuses.

He lacked the ability to change our culture.

Can i make that any clearer or do you still want to make this about Robbie Farah?

It's all over Baby Blue - the club has changed - most of us have moved on.

Maybe you should too, I know JT has.

You should direct that at the moderator who is trying to make negative comments about Jason Taylor a Robbie Farah issue :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Taylor was an absolute pretender and from time to time articles like this are going to come up and opinions about him are going to be shared.

Id suggest ignoring these threads if negative opinions about the bloke annoy you.

 

[Russell]

Not sure what you mean…

The question which you continually avoid... was about the decisions He made were his alone ..you seem to think they were...

You seem to be talking about Robbie Farah while im talking about a really average head coach.

Ive seen other people on this forum chastised or moderation imposed on them for bringing up Robbie Farah where he has nothing to do with the current conversation. I would say this is another of those situations where there is no need to bring up his name or enter into discussion about the former player.

He was not part of me being infuriated.

I had a problem with the comment because all Jason Taylor ever did during his time here was blame to everyone and everything else for his own short comings.

He was a pretender.

He made excuses.

He lacked the ability to change our culture.

Can i make that any clearer or do you still want to make this about Robbie Farah?

It's all over Baby Blue - the club has changed - most of us have moved on.

Maybe you should too, I know JT has.

You should direct that at the moderator who is trying to make negative comments about Jason Taylor a Robbie Farah issue :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Taylor was an absolute pretender and from time to time articles like this are going to come up and opinions about him are going to be shared.

Id suggest ignoring these threads if negative opinions about the bloke annoy you.

They don't annoy me - however we all know the story of JT and Farah and this and that.

We have turned the corner and for the first time in 5-6 years we have the chance of talking positively about the club.

Why do we have to bring up ancient negativity about people no longer associated with the Wests Tigers?

 

[The_Patriot]

The Marina Go article is only a few days old. its a current topic.

It has a direct quote about the previous coach. Opinions were stated on those comments.

Then geo brought up Robbie Farah again.

You need to point in another direction.

 

[Russell]

The Marina Go article is only a few days old. its a current topic.

It has a direct quote about the previous coach. Opinions were stated on those comments.

Then geo brought up Robbie Farah again.

You need to point in another direction.

Ok Chief - you win again - I'll just block you instead of topics. See ya!

 

[Geo]

The Marina Go article is only a few days old. its a current topic.

It has a direct quote about the previous coach. Opinions were stated on those comments.

Then geo brought up Robbie Farah again.

You need to point in another direction.

And for the record i have moved on. Im attending games again, commenting on social media and genuinely excited about the direction the club is headed. That is a direct result of removing the previous coach.

I brought up ALL Taylor's decisions …hence the plural...Such as building the Club around the 4 Amigos inclusive...which apparently he had total autonomy to do..which is what you stated originally..now you have questioned those responsible for his appointment and wanted some accountability for that decision..seemed odd

 

[kh_canada]

I’m new around here, but seriously - that article has a certain “smugness” to it that I really don’t like.
The facts of the matter are that Cleary achieved very little in 2017, and we are barely into 2018\. The potential for this season to nose dive spectacularly is still there. The signs don’t point that way, but let’s not all circle jerk each other until we have tangible proof in August and September that things have turned around.

On a similar vein, It’s not as though Go, the board and the management are veritable babes in woods - they’ve been around for a while now. It wasn’t that long ago that they wholeheartedly supported Jason Taylor despite all signs pointing the other way. It was even less long ago that they couldn’t figure out why senior players were reluctant to re-sign, not long after seeing a true representative caliber player get sent to reserve grade and replaced by a genuine reserve grader all because the “coach” they backed, was still around. Gee, wonder why that was.

The only truly remarkable story about the article and the start of 2018 as far as the WT goes is that a) Ivan Cleary has worked a miracle in getting a rag tag bunch looking like a competitive 1st Grade side for 3 rounds and b) Despite being told repeatedly that Wests Ashfield are a financial behemoth and that they own 75% of the club - we are only looking at breaking even for 2018…..

Well, I think you've got the wrong slant on the article and Marina Go. I read NO smugness.

It is a good positive article on the Club, the coach, the players, the culture, the resolve, the commitment and the family values.

Nah better to have all the crap that has been written over the past five years.

It was a refreshing article, and one that most other rugby league supporters can only look at in a positive light. The only criticism being the bit about sipping on a long black :unamused:

 

[larrycorowa]

Seems weird that she would do this interview when Ivan declined. Agree that she is setting herself up to parachute out of the place…..painting her legacy in a positive light. Facts are the only good decision she has made is to employ Ivan Cleary. Sure the joint has changed but not without serious pain and brand damage.

 

[yeti]

I’m new around here, but seriously - that article has a certain “smugness” to it that I really don’t like.
The facts of the matter are that Cleary achieved very little in 2017, and we are barely into 2018\. The potential for this season to nose dive spectacularly is still there. The signs don’t point that way, but let’s not all circle jerk each other until we have tangible proof in August and September that things have turned around.

On a similar vein, It’s not as though Go, the board and the management are veritable babes in woods - they’ve been around for a while now. It wasn’t that long ago that they wholeheartedly supported Jason Taylor despite all signs pointing the other way. It was even less long ago that they couldn’t figure out why senior players were reluctant to re-sign, not long after seeing a true representative caliber player get sent to reserve grade and replaced by a genuine reserve grader all because the “coach” they backed, was still around. Gee, wonder why that was.

The only truly remarkable story about the article and the start of 2018 as far as the WT goes is that a) Ivan Cleary has worked a miracle in getting a rag tag bunch looking like a competitive 1st Grade side for 3 rounds and b) Despite being told repeatedly that Wests Ashfield are a financial behemoth and that they own 75% of the club - we are only looking at breaking even for 2018…..

The fact that we are even looking at breaking even financially is a huge deal. I think there are only about 2 teams across the entire league that are profitable. The rest lose money. That the Tigers look likely to break even or even perhaps have a small profit at the end of 2018 despite our lack of success on the field is a massive achievement and one that Go and the Board and Pascoe should be very proud of.
When Go was first appointed I applauded the move. As she points out in the article, her role was to make the club financially sustainable. There were others to run the football team. This is largely achieved.
Good article.

 

[weststigersbob]

I’m new around here, but seriously - that article has a certain “smugness” to it that I really don’t like.
The facts of the matter are that Cleary achieved very little in 2017, and we are barely into 2018\. The potential for this season to nose dive spectacularly is still there. The signs don’t point that way, but let’s not all circle jerk each other until we have tangible proof in August and September that things have turned around.

On a similar vein, It’s not as though Go, the board and the management are veritable babes in woods - they’ve been around for a while now. It wasn’t that long ago that they wholeheartedly supported Jason Taylor despite all signs pointing the other way. It was even less long ago that they couldn’t figure out why senior players were reluctant to re-sign, not long after seeing a true representative caliber player get sent to reserve grade and replaced by a genuine reserve grader all because the “coach” they backed, was still around. Gee, wonder why that was.

The only truly remarkable story about the article and the start of 2018 as far as the WT goes is that a) Ivan Cleary has worked a miracle in getting a rag tag bunch looking like a competitive 1st Grade side for 3 rounds and b) Despite being told repeatedly that Wests Ashfield are a financial behemoth and that they own 75% of the club - we are only looking at breaking even for 2018…..

Well, I think you've got the wrong slant on the article and Marina Go. I read NO smugness.

It is a good positive article on the Club, the coach, the players, the culture, the resolve, the commitment and the family values.

Nah better to have all the crap that has been written over the past five years.

All I’m saying is that for a long time we’ve been a basket case as a club, and all sudden after a couple of wins and a few good decisions by the management and the board we are falling over ourselves in praise - and Go is leading the self congratulatory charge ? Give me a break. I’ll get excited and full of praise after a few years of good management - not a few months.

 

[cqtiger]

Even new posters to the forum have inbuilt negativity. They suggest we wait years to ensure a turn around in fortunes.

Not me, I’m loving what THIS football team is bringing and to do that you have to praise the coach who has built a team, then praise the CEO and board for bringing in a new coach suited to our needs.

I was ropeable just after the weekends loss and how it happened but I still can’t believe how good THIS team is defending.

Nope, I’m enjoying this moment in the sun - no matter how long it lasts.

 

[Bones]

I’m new around here, but seriously - that article has a certain “smugness” to it that I really don’t like.
The facts of the matter are that Cleary achieved very little in 2017, and we are barely into 2018\. The potential for this season to nose dive spectacularly is still there. The signs don’t point that way, but let’s not all circle jerk each other until we have tangible proof in August and September that things have turned around.

On a similar vein, It’s not as though Go, the board and the management are veritable babes in woods - they’ve been around for a while now. It wasn’t that long ago that they wholeheartedly supported Jason Taylor despite all signs pointing the other way. It was even less long ago that they couldn’t figure out why senior players were reluctant to re-sign, not long after seeing a true representative caliber player get sent to reserve grade and replaced by a genuine reserve grader all because the “coach” they backed, was still around. Gee, wonder why that was.

The only truly remarkable story about the article and the start of 2018 as far as the WT goes is that a) Ivan Cleary has worked a miracle in getting a rag tag bunch looking like a competitive 1st Grade side for 3 rounds and b) Despite being told repeatedly that Wests Ashfield are a financial behemoth and that they own 75% of the club - we are only looking at breaking even for 2018…..

Well, I think you've got the wrong slant on the article and Marina Go. I read NO smugness.

It is a good positive article on the Club, the coach, the players, the culture, the resolve, the commitment and the family values.

Nah better to have all the crap that has been written over the past five years.

All I’m saying is that for a long time we’ve been a basket case as a club, and all sudden after a couple of wins and a few good decisions by the management and the board we are falling over ourselves in praise - and Go is leading the self congratulatory charge ? Give me a break. I’ll get excited and full of praise after a few years of good management - not a few months.

Well when you consider there are only 2 or 3 clubs that turn a profit breaking even is a massive achievement, especially from where we were 2 years ago. I think that and the attitude around the club are the point, not the fact we won 2 games.

Winning culture starts off the field and for the first time probably ever we have that part covered.

 

[The_Patriot]

I’m new around here, but seriously - that article has a certain “smugness” to it that I really don’t like.
The facts of the matter are that Cleary achieved very little in 2017, and we are barely into 2018\. The potential for this season to nose dive spectacularly is still there. The signs don’t point that way, but let’s not all circle jerk each other until we have tangible proof in August and September that things have turned around.

On a similar vein, It’s not as though Go, the board and the management are veritable babes in woods - they’ve been around for a while now. It wasn’t that long ago that they wholeheartedly supported Jason Taylor despite all signs pointing the other way. It was even less long ago that they couldn’t figure out why senior players were reluctant to re-sign, not long after seeing a true representative caliber player get sent to reserve grade and replaced by a genuine reserve grader all because the “coach” they backed, was still around. Gee, wonder why that was.

The only truly remarkable story about the article and the start of 2018 as far as the WT goes is that a) Ivan Cleary has worked a miracle in getting a rag tag bunch looking like a competitive 1st Grade side for 3 rounds and b) Despite being told repeatedly that Wests Ashfield are a financial behemoth and that they own 75% of the club - we are only looking at breaking even for 2018…..

Well, I think you've got the wrong slant on the article and Marina Go. I read NO smugness.

It is a good positive article on the Club, the coach, the players, the culture, the resolve, the commitment and the family values.

Nah better to have all the crap that has been written over the past five years.

All I’m saying is that for a long time we’ve been a basket case as a club, and all sudden after a couple of wins and a few good decisions by the management and the board we are falling over ourselves in praise - and Go is leading the self congratulatory charge ? Give me a break. I’ll get excited and full of praise after a few years of good management - not a few months.

I think youd be better off working on Luke Brooks's next destination than trying to have another go at the club on here.

If not then im sure Mitchell could use a little guidance right now.

 

[Tigerdon]

I’m new around here, but seriously - that article has a certain “smugness” to it that I really don’t like.
The facts of the matter are that Cleary achieved very little in 2017, and we are barely into 2018\. The potential for this season to nose dive spectacularly is still there. The signs don’t point that way, but let’s not all circle jerk each other until we have tangible proof in August and September that things have turned around.

On a similar vein, It’s not as though Go, the board and the management are veritable babes in woods - they’ve been around for a while now. It wasn’t that long ago that they wholeheartedly supported Jason Taylor despite all signs pointing the other way. It was even less long ago that they couldn’t figure out why senior players were reluctant to re-sign, not long after seeing a true representative caliber player get sent to reserve grade and replaced by a genuine reserve grader all because the “coach” they backed, was still around. Gee, wonder why that was.

The only truly remarkable story about the article and the start of 2018 as far as the WT goes is that a) Ivan Cleary has worked a miracle in getting a rag tag bunch looking like a competitive 1st Grade side for 3 rounds and b) Despite being told repeatedly that Wests Ashfield are a financial behemoth and that they own 75% of the club - we are only looking at breaking even for 2018…..

Well, I think you've got the wrong slant on the article and Marina Go. I read NO smugness.

It is a good positive article on the Club, the coach, the players, the culture, the resolve, the commitment and the family values.

Nah better to have all the crap that has been written over the past five years.

All I’m saying is that for a long time we’ve been a basket case as a club, and all sudden after a couple of wins and a few good decisions by the management and the board we are falling over ourselves in praise - and Go is leading the self congratulatory charge ? Give me a break. I’ll get excited and full of praise after a few years of good management - not a few months.

I think youd be better off working on Luke Brooks's next destination than trying to have another go at the club on here.

If not then im sure Mitchell could use a little guidance right now.

Geez, Patriot. you're pretty fiery for someone who has just signed up.

 

[The_Patriot]

Well, I think you've got the wrong slant on the article and Marina Go. I read NO smugness.

It is a good positive article on the Club, the coach, the players, the culture, the resolve, the commitment and the family values.

Nah better to have all the crap that has been written over the past five years.

All I’m saying is that for a long time we’ve been a basket case as a club, and all sudden after a couple of wins and a few good decisions by the management and the board we are falling over ourselves in praise - and Go is leading the self congratulatory charge ? Give me a break. I’ll get excited and full of praise after a few years of good management - not a few months.

I think youd be better off working on Luke Brooks's next destination than trying to have another go at the club on here.

If not then im sure Mitchell could use a little guidance right now.

Geez, Patriot. you're pretty fiery for someone who has just signed up.

yeah thanks i guess haha.

Nah the guy is a troll. If its not Isaac Moses its Benny Elias or someone of that ilk.