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Re: Angus Kinnear interview-12/9/2024

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1964white wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2024 4:10 pm How would our fans get to their sits from the bottom? It would be calamitous going up to seat prior kick-off & even worse at the end of the game when everyone is exiting at the same time.

The East Stand which holds 18,000, clears long before the kop does, in fact the whole stadium is virtually is empty by the time I leave the ground.
Public safety has come a long way since Hillsborough and Bradford, unfortunately however with older stadia like Elland Road there will always be extra risks involved.

It is one of the reasons why the idea of a new build is so attractive. Having extra room to move around is a win win situation for fan and owner alike as it keeps people safe and also allows them access to the food and drink concessions.

Realistically the East Stand too needs capacity reduced to bring it up to modern standards.
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What an absolutely wonderful day

Incompetent, two faced politician.

Got far less flack than he deserved.

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Cjay wrote: ↑Thu Feb 20, 2025 3:12 pm
What an absolutely wonderful day

Incompetent, two faced politician.

Got far less flack than he deserved.

Go Everton go
He wouldn’t be missed, that is for sure.
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Cjay wrote: ↑Thu Feb 20, 2025 3:12 pm
What an absolutely wonderful day

Incompetent, two faced politician.

Got far less flack than he deserved.

Go Everton go
It is what it is. I don't really have any qualms about him. I think he's been the responsible head in the building - counter to Victor Orta.

I'm glad the 49ers kept him around for a while to help with the transition. But, it's been close to 2 years now and the 49ers will be happy to bring in their own man (or woman).
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andrewjohnsmith wrote: ↑Thu Feb 20, 2025 6:28 pm It is what it is. I don't really have any qualms about him. I think he's been the responsible head in the building - counter to Victor Orta.

I'm glad the 49ers kept him around for a while to help with the transition. But, it's been close to 2 years now and the 49ers will be happy to bring in their own man (or woman).
Agree to disagree

He's got a phenomenal ability of coming out of awful situations a normal CEO would be sacked for smelling of roses.

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As the man ultimately responsible day to day for the running of LUFC (and ultimately Orta's boss) his ability to keep his hands clean and cling on to his 7 figure salary says a lot about what a brilliant politician he must be imo.

I'm amazed he survived the JKA debacle
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andrewjohnsmith wrote: ↑Thu Feb 20, 2025 6:28 pm It is what it is. I don't really have any qualms about him. I think he's been the responsible head in the building - counter to Victor Orta.

I'm glad the 49ers kept him around for a while to help with the transition. But, it's been close to 2 years now and the 49ers will be happy to bring in their own man (or woman).
I have no problem with Kinear either. Did a decent job for us and if he goes we move on
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So they want him to go but are unhappy about him going

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Cjay wrote: ↑Thu Feb 20, 2025 7:37 pm Agree to disagree

He's got a phenomenal ability of coming out of awful situations a normal CEO would be sacked for smelling of roses.

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As the man ultimately responsible day to day for the running of LUFC (and ultimately Orta's boss) his ability to keep his hands clean and cling on to his 7 figure salary says a lot about what a brilliant politician he must be imo.

I'm amazed he survived the JKA debacle
And he is a miserable git.
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1964white wrote: ↑Thu Feb 20, 2025 10:30 pm And he is a miserable git.
He doesn’t smile once when me and you see him walking round the pitch before a game.
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Barlow Boy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2025 8:44 am He doesn’t smile once when me and you see him walking round the pitch before a game.
Get him sacked for this alone BBoy imho :tup:
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Barlow Boy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2025 8:44 am He doesn’t smile once when me and you see him walking round the pitch before a game.
Kinnear does not acknowledge the disabled fans as he walks by them with his pompous nose in the air, too!
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Wonder if the 49ers saw it coming and have a succession plan in place.

If we get promoted, we will have a lot to do off the pitch and a CEO is sort of critical
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If he goes, and im not bothered one way or the other, and if we get promoted the 49ers will bring in someone good to replace himj.They have done well so far and i cant see a small issue like that causing them any sleepless nights.
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Seems as good a place to put this as any
Never heard of him but his record doesn't scream ambitious or fill you with confidence.

In his time in Germany the club he was at were in the German 3rd division and after 13,14 years are now back in the German 3rd division.

Yoyo club and he didnt really seem to make any difference
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Cjay wrote: ↑Thu Mar 06, 2025 1:45 pm Seems as good a place to put this as any
Never heard of him but his record doesn't scream ambitious or fill you with confidence.

In his time in Germany the club he was at were in the German 3rd division and after 13,14 years are now back in the German 3rd division.

Yoyo club and he didnt really seem to make any difference
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This forum is great for laying the proverbial boot in. I love the he doesn’t smile comment.

I am a grumpy fecker who does not smile for the sake of it. It is hardly a crime. If he smiled a lot some would say he is hiding something.

I have no issues with the job he has done since relegation. But I doubt he will be missed by most. Any future poor decisions will fall at Farke’s feet - he is the eternal fall guy in waiting for some.
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DDB220 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 06, 2025 7:41 pm This forum is great for laying the proverbial boot in. I love the he doesn’t smile comment.

I am a grumpy fecker who does not smile for the sake of it. It is hardly a crime. If he smiled a lot some would say he is hiding something.

I have no issues with the job he has done since relegation. But I doubt he will be missed by most. Any future poor decisions will fall at Farke’s feet - he is the eternal fall guy in waiting for some.
I think we should ban this grumpy fecker. We need more happy smiley people on this forum. :-D
Cjay wrote: ↑Sat May 17, 2025 4:23 pm I've pretended to support a team that's been crap for most of my life as part of a long term plan
Victor_Notts-17 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2026 7:03 pm Did you post them because there's something wrong with your brain
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weasel wrote: ↑Thu Mar 06, 2025 8:23 pm I think we should ban this grumpy fecker. We need more happy smiley people on this forum. :-D
If we ban Grumpy, what will the other 6 dwarfs say :shock:
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GreennWhite wrote: ↑Fri Mar 07, 2025 10:38 am If we ban Grumpy, what will the other 6 dwarfs say :shock:
Well one has nothing to say on the matter, I fear he is bashful.
Cjay wrote: ↑Sat May 17, 2025 4:23 pm I've pretended to support a team that's been crap for most of my life as part of a long term plan
Victor_Notts-17 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2026 7:03 pm Did you post them because there's something wrong with your brain
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Now then, who is dopey on here?
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