Very important changes at the club

[drfchound]

The acknowledgment that we aren’t where we expected to be might calm a few down on here that have somehow seen this season as ‘improvement’. Clearly there is still a lot of issues at the core of the club. Hopefully this is one step closer to rectifying those.

Colin, with respect, I’m not sure that many will have seen the overall situation this season as an improvement but have seen an improvement in the entertainment offered.
Generally, in my opinion, we have been miles better to watch than we were last year, and the year before that too, even if the results haven’t been as good as we like them to be.
 

[i_ateallthepies]

Completely agree with that, Hound.  There was far too much wrong on the football front for it all to be remedied at once.

[Filo]

The majority of us wanted Blunt to step down, he’s stepped down, be happy

[Campsall rover]

The majority of us wanted Blunt to step down, he’s stepped down, be happy

100% Filo.

There are some that won’t be happy until our entire board leave and we are bankrupt in National league North same as South Shields apparently are right now.
Oh wait I have just realised they will be moaning at that also. Not much they won’t. 

[DonnyOsmond]

Terry has to be an improvement on David, even if it’s just for the fact that it will create slightly more harmony behind the scenes.

We are still left with a structure that isn’t working. We made a step forward appointing a HoF, if it was completely the wrong man for the job, then two steps back ripping up the good work. I’m not sure we even have a recruitment department do we? This appears to be another positive small step forward but how do we build on this??

I think Lee Glover is involved with recruitment. What exactly Copps is doing I am not sure.
Is he still doing some coaching?

James Coppinger is Head of Recruitment.

[Hickleton Rover]

I think a new money man is coming in and it's not Eco power, can't say anymore at the moment

[silent majority]

I think a new money man is coming in and it's not Eco power, can't say anymore at the moment

You’re wrong.

[BillyStubbsTears]

Still a major shareholder, so not so good news as some may think, it would have been better if it was announced he’d cut all ties with the club.

Sweet Jesus...

[scawsby steve]

This is fantastic news. It's obvious now that the board haven't seen the progression they wanted to see, with the team in a worse position than it was at this time last season.

Whether Terry will want to launch a big recruitment drive in January, or leave it until next summer is now up to him.

One thing's for sure, he's a shrewd bloke, and will do everything he can to retain ST sales for next season.

[Daniel_Smith]

As long as McCann stays and Baldwin stays, we should be good.

I don't think Bramall is one to tinker too much.

I've said before (and been previously lambasted for it!) that the issues appeared to stem from Mr Blunt. Proof will be in the pudding I guess.

[Donny Exile in York]

I love the way our club ploughs its own furrow... We don't replace the manager after a shocking result (nor should we), replace the Chairman.

Aye its at least 3 seasons too late. Should have gone when we got beat 0-5 to Rotherham at home a few seasons ago at latest..

[DonnyOsmond]

As long as McCann stays and Baldwin stays, we should be good.

I don't think Bramall is one to tinker too much.

I've said before (and been previously lambasted for it!) that the issues appeared to stem from Mr Blunt. Proof will be in the pudding I guess.

Everyone's said the same, you're not the oracle.

[Smyth]

Possibly a return for Andrew Watson hopefully

[Daniel_Smith]

As long as McCann stays and Baldwin stays, we should be good.

I don't think Bramall is one to tinker too much.

I've said before (and been previously lambasted for it!) that the issues appeared to stem from Mr Blunt. Proof will be in the pudding I guess.

Everyone's said the same, you're not the oracle.

They haven't! Lots of vocal support for Blunt in past

[Padge_DRFC]

I think a new money man is coming in and it's not Eco power, can't say anymore at the moment

You wouldnt put 'i  think'

[graingrover]

Terry Bramall is the guy who has bankrolled us and now at last will be the one in direct relationship with Gavin and Grant.It will make a big difference I think .

[Plumbster]

Must admit I can’t remember anyone supporting Blunt on here, quite the opposite. Maybe there has been support for him elsewhere.

[Arsenal Of The North]

So will blunt still own 33% of the club? It seems a positive move on the face of things, I know we won’t, but would be great for TB to come out and give us some hope with a plan going forward for this year and next

[danumdon]

Its got to be nothing but positive that a man like TB has in effect staked his reputation on getting to the nub of what ails out great club.

WE all know TB as not the most demonstrative of individuals which when you're in the selling business is slightly restricting.

Could a call to a certain ex Chair who was a subject expert be something worth considering?

Every little helps, and boy, do we need it.

[NickDRFC]

SM - what does this mean for shareholdings and the make up of the board? If Blunt remains a shareholder but is no longer on the board, does that mean it’s just the 2 of them - Bramall and Baldwin? Might make for some shorter board meetings but feels a bit light for broader thinking and proper governance.

[Michael Shaw]

IMO got to be a good move for the club. Blunt was not popular and it shows Bramall is committed to the club and not wanting to slide away into retirement. It can’t be bad having the owner more involved at a hands-on level. Presumably saves on Blunt’s salary right now and I don't see it has to have any effect on the shareholding.

[RobTheRover]

Its got to be nothing but positive that a man like TB has in effect staked his reputation on getting to the nub of what ails out great club.

WE all know TB as not the most demonstrative of individuals which when you're in the selling business is slightly restricting.

Could a call to a certain ex Chair who was a subject expert be something worth considering?

Every little helps, and boy, do we need it.

Not a chance.

[Butchers Red]

It's like Theoden getting rid of Wormtongue 

[Sprotyrover]

Its got to be nothing but positive that a man like TB has in effect staked his reputation on getting to the nub of what ails out great club.

WE all know TB as not the most demonstrative of individuals which when you're in the selling business is slightly restricting.

Could a call to a certain ex Chair who was a subject expert be something worth considering?

Every little helps, and boy, do we need it.

Not a chance.

I don’t think TB needs anybody else to spend his money for him!

[scawsby steve]

What actually does a Chairman do please.

Has the last say on everything.

[Michael Shaw]

Blunt is leaving. Bramall is the one with cash. Look up Terry Bramall on Wiki.

[Michael Shaw]

The 30% shares once owned by John Ryan and Dick Watson are effectively in the hands of Gavin Baldwin and David Blunt. Blunt no longer being chairman does not have any effect on his shares and he still retains 30% control of the club.

[Lifelong supporter]

Where in the statement does it say that Blunt is leaving?
Stepping down as chairman yes, but doesn't say he's resigned from the Board.

[Michael Shaw]

Surely Bramall, Blunt and Baldwin still remain as the board as they all have 30% shareholding, but Blunt will no longer have the same day to day control over the direction and decisions in the club.

[mushRTID]

Has this been in the pipeline a while, or has something happened and come to a head?


Only the other day GM was looking forward to presenting his targets to the board, this sounds like great timing if DB has been nothing to do with those discussions.