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Quote from: Nudga on February 08, 2013, 09:09:57 pmQuote from: BobG on February 08, 2013, 08:56:36 pmQuite a tough call this isn't it? On the one hand there's the promise of an open competition with the most favoured designs chosen by the customers going forwards. A smashing idea that encapsulates the revival of the engagement with fans. Risking that would likely cause significant ill will. So on that basis, the answer is put them forwards to a vote John.But, and it's a very big but indeed, John has earned the right to what he damn well likes with the Rovers. Without him there really would be no club at all now. It's his money, his dream, his hard work, his heartache, his drive, his judgement that has got us back to being a club worth supporting. So, on that basis, just wang in your ideas John and we'll all fall in line.How do you make a judgement between those two points of view? I'm not sure I can - except on a purely visceral basis. So, although it's worth nothing at all, I'd let him go ahead. BobGIt just smacks of the little rich kid who wants his own way. Why can't we see his designs? Why do we have to vote on DRFC's e-mail? Why do we have to suck up to John Ryan? I feel sorry for the guys that produced some stunning designs that must have taken some time and effort, only for the rich kid to throw a strop and stamp his feet until he gets what he wants.Because it's his money, his time and his foresight Nudga. I don't necessarily agree with it. But ultimately he who pays the piper and all that. Still bad form, but we live in a real world you know. The opinions of plebs don't often count. We have the word of a very senior Tory politician confirming that. BobG
Quote from: BobG on February 08, 2013, 08:56:36 pmQuite a tough call this isn't it? On the one hand there's the promise of an open competition with the most favoured designs chosen by the customers going forwards. A smashing idea that encapsulates the revival of the engagement with fans. Risking that would likely cause significant ill will. So on that basis, the answer is put them forwards to a vote John.But, and it's a very big but indeed, John has earned the right to what he damn well likes with the Rovers. Without him there really would be no club at all now. It's his money, his dream, his hard work, his heartache, his drive, his judgement that has got us back to being a club worth supporting. So, on that basis, just wang in your ideas John and we'll all fall in line.How do you make a judgement between those two points of view? I'm not sure I can - except on a purely visceral basis. So, although it's worth nothing at all, I'd let him go ahead. BobGIt just smacks of the little rich kid who wants his own way. Why can't we see his designs? Why do we have to vote on DRFC's e-mail? Why do we have to suck up to John Ryan? I feel sorry for the guys that produced some stunning designs that must have taken some time and effort, only for the rich kid to throw a strop and stamp his feet until he gets what he wants.
Quite a tough call this isn't it? On the one hand there's the promise of an open competition with the most favoured designs chosen by the customers going forwards. A smashing idea that encapsulates the revival of the engagement with fans. Risking that would likely cause significant ill will. So on that basis, the answer is put them forwards to a vote John.But, and it's a very big but indeed, John has earned the right to what he damn well likes with the Rovers. Without him there really would be no club at all now. It's his money, his dream, his hard work, his heartache, his drive, his judgement that has got us back to being a club worth supporting. So, on that basis, just wang in your ideas John and we'll all fall in line.How do you make a judgement between those two points of view? I'm not sure I can - except on a purely visceral basis. So, although it's worth nothing at all, I'd let him go ahead. BobG
Cant believe all the conspirency theorists on here.Read the statement again. JR will desing a home and away kit and it will be included in the poll. Simple.The fans still get to vote on the kit. simple.Fans still being engaged? yup.Fail to see what the problem is really; JR can submit kit designs, what harm is there?sheeezzzz
I'm afraid this whole thing makes me (and others it seems) suspicious that a screwjob is underway to take the fans choice out of contention again!I'm not overly bothered but after the farce that was "fans get to choose the away kit" for this season it does rankle a bit.