JeffDunne wrote:MM, I was responding to sRr but it was a continuation of the theme.
What cost to the club in getting rid of RB? Well I guess that depends on the determination of those wanting change and those trying to prevent it.
TBH, the administrative costs don't bother me at all. They are the least of our worries.
Cost to the club will be in selling memberships, sponsorships, corporate packages and the like if this drags on.
Also, I don't really put any stock in money people put into the club when it could be easily claimed they are doing so out of self interest. If someone with massive cash reserves is prepared to put money in simply to cover for their incompetence, it's hardly a sustainable business plan to take the club forward. I'd say the same for any challenger whose business plan is nothing more than that. If Rod's prepared to continue to put in cash once he's given the arse, I'd respect him for that. I wouldn't hold my breathe though.
Welcome back to the debate JD
I don't think the 'selling memberships etc' will be a problem if there is a new Board. There will be a positive vibe around the Club, as there was when RB and his Board came in.
I suppose his willingness to continue to 'donate' cash will depend on what/how happens over the next few weeks/months. If the result is positive for him (not necessarily him 'winning') then he may feel inclined to continue. If he is unceremoniously turfed out he mightn't feel so inclined (understandably). One thing that cannot be denied is the fact that he has done it up till now.
By all means judge him as harshly as you like on his role as President but at the same time he is allowed to have some credit for positive things he has done, like tipping in cash.
One thing I believe History will judge him in a positive light if he finishes up this year is that, financially, he will have left the Club in a far better position than when he arrived there.
You may argue how much of it was/wasn't his direct doing, but he is the President and ultimately the person in charge. That goes for the positives as well as the negatives.