Stephen Humphreys Interviews
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Balmain_Bug
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@Chris said:
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Great man?? Jesus Christ was a great man !! I wish we could have had our sponsors tied up by December that way our merchandise could have been out been out before Xmas and marketed as Xmas gifts. That has been poor. Also his lack of ability to cultivate and embrace the MacArthur area with conviction has left alot to be desired. MacArthur is a teamless region with Wests Tigers doing very little promotion in the area. School visits are good but not what they should be.
Humphreys had a golden opportunity to hold the press conference for the Meriton Sponsorship and new jumper in the MacArthur region but he opted to hold it in the back of the grandstand at Leichhardt oval where 20 people turned up.
He needs to target MacArthur more than what he does as the old market of Balmain fans and Wests Burwood / Ashfield / Lidcombe fans are well established. What are his goals for the MacArthur region? The answer is zero, play more games in the city which is 60 km's away. The Roosters are invading MacArthur and school kids are being given Sydney Roosters supporter kits . We need our management to step up to the mark, identify it's market and work towards expanding it and nurturing it.
Imagine how great an open day jersey launch at MacArthur Shopping centre would have been for the club. If the sponsors were secured, Lawrence, Benji, Robbie, Rhino and the boys on stage to several hundred fans and the team store selling a bucket load of jumpers.
As the CEO, he has failed on so many opportunities. I am yet to see him satisfy the requirements of the people of MacArthur and dare I say, they are being treated with great contempt.
It is a great shame.
Come on Humphreys, show us what you've got.
Im going to upset some people here but have to tell it how it is.I must admit he does come across well in interviews.Being an ex reserve grader with Balmain he does have passion for the club.But im not jumping up and down like many others supporting the club thinking hes the ants pants.
He was a CEO of Qantas eh….Is that such a good thing?I mean look at Qantas.Troubles everywhere and this was when he was still there.
And he takes a home ground advantage in the semis away from us and we get beaten.Humpy is feeling his way as a CEO but i must admit though his recruitment has been first class.Go the Humpy.
He was a CEO of Qantas eh….Is that such a good thing?I mean look at Qantas.Troubles everywhere and this was when he was still there.
And he takes a home ground advantage in the semis away from us and we get beaten.Humpy is feeling his way as a CEO but i must admit though his recruitment has been first class.Go the Humpy.
Some people can never be pleased. Apart from Tim Sheens, the guy is the best thing that has happened to this club. Since he's taken over from Noyce/Longmuir it's no coincidence or fluke that this club has progressed forward in a major way, on and off the field. We're in the market for the first time ever with top line footballers and our sponsorship value and credibility off the field has gone up. He is probably the best CEO in the NRL, what more do you people want?
I have full confidence in that every decision he makes, it is made on the best interests of the club.
TheSunTanSuperman
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I think alot of the resentment towards Steve Humphreys is from people who aren't over the Magpies no longer exsisting.
He's gotten us multi-million dollar sponsorship, had a hand in some brilliant recruitment and runs the club in a way which keeps everyone happy…but he didn't launch a jersey at some shopping centre, so he sucks?
He's gotten us multi-million dollar sponsorship, had a hand in some brilliant recruitment and runs the club in a way which keeps everyone happy…but he didn't launch a jersey at some shopping centre, so he sucks?
Wests Tigers is bigger that Macarthur region etc.
We are a national Brand
The Tigers Management and Marketing mob probably didn't want to subject Harry and the Media on that long drive south, Hence the Leichardt thingy.
In addition I don't want my WT to be seen as boxed into that region as it is perceived as very houso-ish.
Humph has been a machine so far - after all he got us Benji 4 life, Lote for 3 and resigned Coach Sheens.
We are a national Brand
The Tigers Management and Marketing mob probably didn't want to subject Harry and the Media on that long drive south, Hence the Leichardt thingy.
In addition I don't want my WT to be seen as boxed into that region as it is perceived as very houso-ish.
Humph has been a machine so far - after all he got us Benji 4 life, Lote for 3 and resigned Coach Sheens.
@TheSunTanSuperman said:
100% correct SunTan Man, there are a lot of bitter people out West who want it all their way. Getting sponsors and the like to travel out to Macarthur was never going to happen, time is money to these people and the less they are inconvenienced the better. Humphreys is very astute (Adjective: Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage: "an astute businessman") and has been nothing but great for the club thus far, maybe when we win the comp this year they will realise just how good he is.
I have not been to Macarthur for a very long time but the club does work in Campbelltown and if East are trying to get a foot hold there like you say i think the club should look into it the kids are the future of the club Dont want to loose good kids to East for lack of trying
But to say Launch a Major Sponsor at Macarthur shopping Square i think the club is a little past that well i hope it is
just think what future Sponsors will think great i get to Launch there and its only costing a few million to do so Macarthur here i come
But i am very worried about East and some one said they are going to open a football clinic or some think there in the near future maybe it was Nerallen area to steel young kids from us
But to say Launch a Major Sponsor at Macarthur shopping Square i think the club is a little past that well i hope it is
just think what future Sponsors will think great i get to Launch there and its only costing a few million to do so Macarthur here i come
But i am very worried about East and some one said they are going to open a football clinic or some think there in the near future maybe it was Nerallen area to steel young kids from us
I can't imagine too many kids travelling to Bondi from Macarthur, Wests will always get first choice on the best kids as long as they are doing their job properly. The Roosters have very few juniors and I don't see any problem with them giving kids an oppurtunity as long as we don't miss out the ones that we heve targeted.
Tigersmurf
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I agree with Flash. Humphreys oozes professionalism and discipline and that will result in success on and off the paddock. I hope he is committed to our club for many years to come!
@tcogger said:
Leaving aside the fact that Qantas was probably the only airline making profits when he was CEO, surely you can see the benefits of having someone with experience running a big company (and the corporate connections that entails) would bring to the Wests Tigers?
For my 2 cents the decision to play the semi at the SFS was the correct decision. In my opinion is he easily the best CEO the club has got and the club has never been in better shape on and off the field*.
* Yes I'm aware we won the comp in 2005 but for mine 2011 is the first time we could start a season as legitimate premiership contenders.
@Yossarian said:
100% correct Yoss.
Expectations very high for 2011 and justifiably So…
Only 9 days to go till the new year and then only 73 days till Monday the 14th March @ 1900 hrs (But whos the tragic counting...)
@Yossarian said:
Let's not forget how he held the NRL to ransom and got a massive cash deal for us to switch the game to the SFS. It seems that how he played the NRL really got up their nose because now they changed the rule for semi finals. Did they change the rule for the betterment of the game or did they change it because Humphreys made them look stupid? Something no other CEO has attempted or pulled off in the past.
S
system
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Just browsed the official 2010 report on the website in the memberrs section. Cannot just copy and paste it but one highlight of what Humphreys has bought is that we had the highest $$ sponsored kit in the entire NRL last season
innsaneink
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@Spartan117 said:
I was agreeing with your post until the very snobby houso comment
Most areas in Sydney have housos….my bro in law grew up with his 3 bros and their mum in a houso flat just down from Orange Grove pub...she sent them to Holy Cross college
Its handy having half our base in a growth area where eh theres housos as well as thousands and thousands of young first home buyer families , also a major junior nursery....its also handy have half our base close to the city where the suits with the dough like Harry T etc usually are
As for humph, hes going OK imo....if others wish to fawn over him as if he's the messiah then good for them...still has a bit to learn though as his comments re the jerseys and getting away from the Wests Balmain thing show...that was senseless
It is always going to be difficult to keep all concerned happy where a merger is involved. I think Wests Tigers have made a good fist of it though. A couple of posts have mentioned Easts moving into the Narellan area, last I heard they applied to build a leagues club there so there is some room for concern. I believe Camden Council approved Easts application. Wests Tigers talent scouts and recruitment will need to be on their guard to ensure WTs get the best juniors in the Macarthur area we don't want to let a future Chris Lawrence get away and end up at the rorters.
Balmain_Bug
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My goodness the "Houso-ish" comment is an absolute disgrace. Are you an Elitist? Should Wests Tigers only have a higher socio economic class of fan? That is a disgusting comment.
Who cares about MacArthur?? I do and Wests Tigers should. Should we see ourselves as a National brand? Ofcourse we should. No doubt about it, but what has Humphreys done to promote us as a National brand ???
A few people commented it would be too much to have asked the sponsors to travel to Campbelltown for a launch, what a laughable load of rubbish. Lets make the people of MacArthur feel like they have a vested interest in us and let's concentrate on the rest of Australia after our own market is secured first.
Is Humphreys a good speaker? Yes he is, but he is a major spin doctor.
The line about the jersey's getting away from the traditional ones is a disgraceful lie . The new orange one is a Balmain jersey . He stated he wanted the Orange trademark as being unmistakingly ours , well I pose the question "what was wrong with the last orange jersey" . If I were to interview him I would tear him and his spun logic to pieces.
Has he done well securing Meriton? Yes he has, he has done very well but he has had a long time to do that and as yet the other sponsors are not secured.
He has a tough job, some things he has done well, others her has not. The non release of merchandise prior to Xmas is a marketing disaster. He must wear the blame for that. The 2011 Bulldogs kit is in the shops and it looks fantastic and it is selling like hotcakes . We are flogging off our 2010 stock for Xmas. It's bad bad stuff.
So I will give the man 4/10\. He has signed good players, and landed Meriton as a major sponsor .
But he has a long way to go. Especially in the marketing department. And for all people who live in a Housing Commission home, you are the true salt of the earth of the Western Suburbs. God Bless you .
Who cares about MacArthur?? I do and Wests Tigers should. Should we see ourselves as a National brand? Ofcourse we should. No doubt about it, but what has Humphreys done to promote us as a National brand ???
A few people commented it would be too much to have asked the sponsors to travel to Campbelltown for a launch, what a laughable load of rubbish. Lets make the people of MacArthur feel like they have a vested interest in us and let's concentrate on the rest of Australia after our own market is secured first.
Is Humphreys a good speaker? Yes he is, but he is a major spin doctor.
The line about the jersey's getting away from the traditional ones is a disgraceful lie . The new orange one is a Balmain jersey . He stated he wanted the Orange trademark as being unmistakingly ours , well I pose the question "what was wrong with the last orange jersey" . If I were to interview him I would tear him and his spun logic to pieces.
Has he done well securing Meriton? Yes he has, he has done very well but he has had a long time to do that and as yet the other sponsors are not secured.
He has a tough job, some things he has done well, others her has not. The non release of merchandise prior to Xmas is a marketing disaster. He must wear the blame for that. The 2011 Bulldogs kit is in the shops and it looks fantastic and it is selling like hotcakes . We are flogging off our 2010 stock for Xmas. It's bad bad stuff.
So I will give the man 4/10\. He has signed good players, and landed Meriton as a major sponsor .
But he has a long way to go. Especially in the marketing department. And for all people who live in a Housing Commission home, you are the true salt of the earth of the Western Suburbs. God Bless you .
:laughing: CClassic Bug….no really you have outdone yourself.....
What happened mate finally accept the fact that Sheens..is here 4 life u turn on the best CEO the Club has had to date...What all because the Magpies got shafted...AGAIN....
I think you have forgooten what being a Westrn Suburbs Magpies Supprter mean...When we win the 2011 state cup GF how embarrassing will that be... :blush:
WESTS Tigers are the priority the top 25 contracted players MUST play together as do the BEST youngsters IN THE 1 TEAM.....The Magpies will just keep producing them as always..
The Fonz will take care of that....HEEEEEYYYYYY...
CHILL OUT BUG,,, :supporter:
HUMPH...1ST full tear 9.5/10 for mine...
What happened mate finally accept the fact that Sheens..is here 4 life u turn on the best CEO the Club has had to date...What all because the Magpies got shafted...AGAIN....
I think you have forgooten what being a Westrn Suburbs Magpies Supprter mean...When we win the 2011 state cup GF how embarrassing will that be... :blush:
WESTS Tigers are the priority the top 25 contracted players MUST play together as do the BEST youngsters IN THE 1 TEAM.....The Magpies will just keep producing them as always..
The Fonz will take care of that....HEEEEEYYYYYY...
CHILL OUT BUG,,, :supporter:
HUMPH...1ST full tear 9.5/10 for mine...
