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TheRonRaffertyFanClub
June 29, 2021, 10:41am
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Beats Borat.


“If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.”
― John Stuart Mill, On Liberty."
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Very impressive.  And serious quality in his career and background.  A football club is more than just a football club - sounds like he totally gets it.
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At last - a businessman with strong opinions, wealth and a heart to put back into the community.

I recimmend this as an essential read into Jason's outlook on the town and our football team being part of a comeback into community cohesion.

Yes - he really gets it !
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Wonder where all the red crosses are coming from
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Wonder where all the red crosses are coming from


Fenty’s mob. Like a bad penny


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Quoted from Grimsbynewhope
Wonder where all the red crosses are coming from


We do have some very immature , or mentally at least, contributors to this site, so maybe from that contingent. I know everyone is allowed an opinion but it would be beneficial if somebody who red crossed that article could explain their thinking in disagreeing with it.


The Future is Black & White.
"The commonest thing on this planet is not water , as some people believe, but stupidity ". Frank Zappa
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Wonder where all the red crosses are coming from


PP!??🤭🤭
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A really insightful article.

I've read all of the comments and am really pleased at how so many people wish our club all the best for the future. Quite a few keeping an eye out for us as a second team and some nostalgic contributions too. Well worth having a look at.
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I would have preferred a more positive article about Grimsby the place, and more about the proud history of GTFC.

I admire what the new owners are doing for the club, but poverty and decline are relative, and many towns and communities suffer from the ebbs and flows of economic activity, government decisions of all colours and the overreliance of the southeast on the UK economy.

Taking everything into account North East Lincolnshire is a great place to live; obviously, we would all like it even better, but we can improve everything in time but I wish National articles like this would focus more on the positive aspects, instead of going over the decline of the fishing industry again and our shortcomings which are not exclusive to Grimsby.

One man ruined GTFC, but we are seemingly in safe hands with the new owners, but personally I think they are overestimating the impact it will have on the wider community apart from the feel-good factor of having a more successful club.

Probably the biggest impact they could have on the wider community is to fund, or find funds for a new community stadium if they can.
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I would have preferred a more positive article about Grimsby the place, and more about the proud history of GTFC.

I admire what the new owners are doing for the club, but poverty and decline are relative, and many towns and communities suffer from the ebbs and flows of economic activity, government decisions of all colours and the overreliance of the southeast on the UK economy.

Taking everything into account North East Lincolnshire is a great place to live; obviously, we would all like it even better, but we can improve everything in time but I wish National articles like this would focus more on the positive aspects, instead of going over the decline of the fishing industry again and our shortcomings which are not exclusive to Grimsby.

One man ruined GTFC, but we are seemingly in safe hands with the new owners, but personally I think they are overestimating the impact it will have on the wider community apart from the feel-good factor of having a more successful club.

Probably the biggest impact they could have on the wider community is to fund, or find funds for a new community stadium if they can.


You trot this same line out every single time anyone dares criticise the town. Yeah, for some people it is a nice place to live - if you’ve got the money to buy a big house at a relatively low price, don’t have too many concerns about a stable income and can afford some of life’s luxuries like going out of town for the day for some entertainment.

But this isn’t the experience shared by everyone, especially not those in the wards mentioned in the article, where you’re relying on local services (or lack thereof), and your entertainment is limited to the town’s dwindling offer.

Plus, “local man buys club where everything is great, hopes for continuity” isn’t much of a story…
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