Pascoe statement on times at hand - message from CEO

[smoking_gun]

Are we gonna get a statement for everything that's in the media now? Speak less, more action. Get the signatures on paper that will speak louder than any words will

Same page for once gun…

The article today was so poorly constructed with fluff and no real quotes that it didn't need addressing at all and giving it credence. Should of let that one go through to the keeper.

Just keep your ear on the down low SG and keep us up to date with player signings. I think Matulino and Packer provide a decent starting front row, but if Grant and Seumanufagai pack their bags, we still need another, even allowing for Tatola and Felise to step up next year.

This forum will be the first to know of any news I hear.

 

[Defiant]

Members letter from Pascoe to WT members

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I’d also like to address some of the speculation about Joe Wehbe’s position with the club. Earlier this year Joe was brought into the club after being recommended by a couple of players who have had personal dealings with Joe. The club worked hard to accommodate the requirements of Joe however it was Joe in the end who felt that the way he wanted to operate would conflict with the Football Department’s current operations. The club still encourages those players who have dealings with Joe to continue those relationships.
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Justin Pascoe
Wests Tigers CEO

This was the most important comment imo.

It was claimed today that if we had not fired this "Alleged whisper of footy ball's" the other 3 escapees would have signed with little consideration to money.

 

[madunit]

I don't think a statement like this is warranted.

I don't like seeing a CEO feeling like they need to explain themselves amidst some criticism.

The hard decisions have been made. Time to knuckle down and start building a very strong squad for next season. Get out there and sign some players and all that whinging and sooking will very quickly go away.

Not criticising the content of the statement, that's all fine.

Probably a good thing you're not a CEO. Communicating to members at a time of uncertainty is important, especially when there's a lot of misinformation flying around.

You and many others will claim you like the transparency, but it's more a case of you wanted answers because you bought some of the drivel sprouted by the media.

Would you say Pascoe is the best CEO in the NRL?

Because no other club boss wastes this much time responding to the garbage rumours constantly trotted out in the media.

They just do their job and ignore this crap.

As I said, I'm not opposed to anything he says in the statement, I just don't think it was needed. The fans will stick by the club irrespective of this statement, we all know that (because it's not like this is the first time the club has been surrounded in controversy and rumours etc is it?)

 

[madunit]

Are we gonna get a statement for everything that's in the media now? Speak less, more action. Get the signatures on paper that will speak louder than any words will

fully agree.

 

[Nelson]

I don't think a statement like this is warranted.

I don't like seeing a CEO feeling like they need to explain themselves amidst some criticism.

The hard decisions have been made. Time to knuckle down and start building a very strong squad for next season. Get out there and sign some players and all that whinging and sooking will very quickly go away.

Not criticising the content of the statement, that's all fine.

Probably a good thing you're not a CEO. Communicating to members at a time of uncertainty is important, especially when there's a lot of misinformation flying around.

You and many others will claim you like the transparency, but it's more a case of you wanted answers because you bought some of the drivel sprouted by the media.

Would you say Pascoe is the best CEO in the NRL?

Because no other club boss wastes this much time responding to the garbage rumours constantly trotted out in the media.

They just do their job and ignore this crap.

As I said, I'm not opposed to anything he says in the statement, I just don't think it was needed. The fans will stick by the club irrespective of this statement, we all know that (because it's not like this is the first time the club has been surrounded in controversy and rumours etc is it?)

No I don't buy the drivel in the media, but nor do I think I'm the only member out there. Not everyone reads forums and plenty of people are used to believing what they read in the media. He's addressing a broad base.

I don't have a clue which CEO's are good and which aren't, it's not an interesting topic to me and I have nowhere near enough information to make any reasonable assessment of it. I doubt many do. I also have no idea how frequently other club's CEO's issue member statements because I'm not a member of any other club. I imagine they would all be prepared to do it on a situational basis and given what's happened over the last week or so few of them would disagree with what Pascoe did.

Just because the fans will stick by the club doesn't mean you ignore them and take them for granted when you feel they would appreciate some information. I'd personally go after the media far more than they do. They hate us anyway and I like a fight. That's one of the many reasons I'd make a terrible CEO.

 

[sideline_eye]

Are we gonna get a statement for everything that's in the media now? Speak less, more action. Get the signatures on paper that will speak louder than any words will

Same page for once gun…

The article today was so poorly constructed with fluff and no real quotes that it didn't need addressing at all and giving it credence. Should of let that one go through to the keeper.

Just keep your ear on the down low SG and keep us up to date with player signings. I think Matulino and Packer provide a decent starting front row, but if Grant and Seumanufagai pack their bags, we still need another, even allowing for Tatola and Felise to step up next year.

Kelly Egan said today that Ava has an offer from us on the table at this moment. I sure hope he stays and that he gets more minutes on the field. As with most front rowers he's getting better as he gets older.

 

[innsaneink]

Are we gonna get a statement for everything that's in the media now? Speak less, more action. Get the signatures on paper that will speak louder than any words will

Same page for once gun…

Yep… Me too

Also more wins than losses will see the buzzards move elsewhere

 

[Knuckles]

Rubbish yourself.

I am saying we are a target and we need to minimise the ways the media can target us. The perception of unprofessionalism is a big one. If Go was actually a fantastic chair then I would cop it but she is definitely replaceable. It is about being strategic.

I actually run a successful business so if you want to argue with me about talent acquisition strategy, pr and hr matters just be conscious that I am talking from a place of expertise to some degree.

Ok Mac,your point taken,however,I also have a business to run and I will tell you 2 important things that make the business sucessful …..

1..Communication..
2.. Honesty..

These two things are what Pascoe has tried to do in this publication,I don't care for opinion of people per say,I report on their performances..

Go is the chair,but Pascoe is the face of the business,as most CEOs are..I feel he is doing far better than Mayer or Humpty have ever done for this club...

Some people say that what Pascoe said was to get bums on seats...well if he has then that's more revenue for the club,well done Pascoe ...after all Mac,being financial is what sucessful business is all about..

Mayer was easily the worst CEO this club ever had. I think Pascoe is doing a good job.

 

[jadtiger]

Pascoe is the first decent CEO we have had every other one made terrible mistakes from Bullock onwards.

 

[mike]

One of the main aims of a CEO is to keep all the stakeholders happy, even when groups of those stakeholders have opposing views. Communications is a key to stakeholder management. This statement, IMO, goes a long way in achieving that aim.

 

[TCL]

Nice to hear from the club. But our future requires action not words.

I wish them all the very best in recruitment.

 

[Russell]

Rothfield would support us if we did that. That's the entire point.

No he wouldn't, he has agendas.

Imbeciles always do.

 

[jirskyr]

I don't think a statement like this is warranted.

I don't like seeing a CEO feeling like they need to explain themselves amidst some criticism.

The hard decisions have been made. Time to knuckle down and start building a very strong squad for next season. Get out there and sign some players and all that whinging and sooking will very quickly go away.

Not criticising the content of the statement, that's all fine.

Probably a good thing you're not a CEO. Communicating to members at a time of uncertainty is important, especially when there's a lot of misinformation flying around.

You and many others will claim you like the transparency, but it's more a case of you wanted answers because you bought some of the drivel sprouted by the media.

Would you say Pascoe is the best CEO in the NRL?

Because no other club boss wastes this much time responding to the garbage rumours constantly trotted out in the media.

They just do their job and ignore this crap.

As I said, I'm not opposed to anything he says in the statement, I just don't think it was needed. The fans will stick by the club irrespective of this statement, we all know that (because it's not like this is the first time the club has been surrounded in controversy and rumours etc is it?)

Totally disagree. Firstly this isn't a presss release it's a member letter. I am nit privy to other clubs member letters but I suspect they get similar stuff.

Secondly as well noted by Mike, communication to stakeholders is vital, especially during turmoil. Members have an expectation of more direct contact from the club; buying membership has been marketed in this manner.

Thirdly you say fans will stick by the club regardless - take a read around the forum ppl talking about canceling memberships or not feeling the passion for football anymore.

 

[madunit]

People said that about Sheens being sacked and not sacked, Potter getting sacked, Farah getting booted etc.

And apparently we have more members now than ever.

So my point stands.

 

[2041]

I dont think he said anything we had not already figured out. But it is nice to see some official comment from the club about all the crap being floated in the media.

Next week it will be some other club in crisis schmuck headline, and Wests can get on with the rest of this season, and building whatever future we can

I honestly doubt it Slothfield will run with this for a long time.For some reason he seems to hate us with a passion

Maybe he got refused a 9th bottle of plonk in the club one night?

I assume he keeps some spares in his car in case of emergency. In the glove box with an envelope full of used notes from Eddie Hayson and his News Corp contract with the section on conflicts of interest crossed out by (shaky) hand.

 

[madunit]

I have family members who are members of different clubs.

Only 1 has received a similar email since 2010\. From Sharks during the ASADA crap.

 

[2041]

Rubbish yourself.

I am saying we are a target and we need to minimise the ways the media can target us. The perception of unprofessionalism is a big one. If Go was actually a fantastic chair then I would cop it but she is definitely replaceable. It is about being strategic.

I actually run a successful business so if you want to argue with me about talent acquisition strategy, pr and hr matters just be conscious that I am talking from a place of expertise to some degree.

Don't take it personally mate. I enjoy your contributions and generally agree with you. However, you are wrong here. Buzz hates us and has for over 10 years. He has a personal vendetta against Go. The club has tried over the years, particularly when Mayer was here to placate the old drunkard, but to no avail. But why would we give the guy anything? He is irrelevant.

Great to hear you run a successful business. With respect, I don't think that puts you in a place of expertise regarding sports administration. Admittedly, the best policy for most organisation is to lie low and not feed the press. Rugby league is slightly difference because unless you give the press something, they will just make it up, as we have seen.

I know he would, and most would. But you minimise your weak points. Go is one. The media is being used as a weapon against us. Go is replaceable. If she wasn't, I would stand firm.

Look at the Cleary hire. He is so respected that nobody has said a bad word. Taylor used to cop plenty. Our perception in the media influences everything. New talent acquisition and fans. Membership. Ratings.

Having business experience gives me more expertise than someone with none.

A couple of weeks back Rothfield rated the NRL club CEOs top to bottom and had Pascoe last. Asked why, he gave a list of reasons that was basically some names - at least half of which were of people Pascoe had nothing to do with. One was Mayer, FFS - as in Pascoe is a bad CEO because his predecessor was a bad CEO!

What I'm saying is: Rothfield isn't going to leave the Tigers alone even if they pander to his misogyny. Sadly his corruption wasn't enough to see him bulleted last year so we may have to wait for his liver to do the job for us.

 

[2041]

I have family members who are members of different clubs.

Only 1 has received a similar email since 2010\. From Sharks during the ASADA crap.

If that's true it's great to hear. I'm glad the Tigers are well ahead of the pack for once - no wonder our memberships are up even when the team largely sucks. Good work, Tigers administration.

 

[madunit]

Or its a sign that clubs don't feel it necessary to respond to the drivel in the media, as doing so would serve to quantify it more then dissolve it.

 

[2041]

Or its a sign that clubs don't feel it necessary to respond to the drivel in the media, as doing so would serve to quantify it more then dissolve it.

First rule of PR, that: never comment on anything. Best way to get your message out there is not to say anything at all.