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Been in for a bit of criticism lately, so think its only right he gets some recognition for today. Contrast our form with Colu who recently appointed a new manager and have lost 5 on the bounce and are now bottom of the form table, and I think we can appreciate Jason and Andrew taking time to get their man. I was genuinely worried after Hurst went and if I had been JS and AP would have felt pressured to get someone in really quickly, so massive respect they held their nerve and made sure they did things properly. I realise it’s early days but the transformation in style and results warrants some positivity about Artell’s appointment ! I think we are in good hands all round. UTM

I think we are going to need a bigger stadium

Quoted from UTMariners

Been in for a bit of criticism lately, so think its only right he gets some recognition for today. Contrast our form with Colu who recently appointed a new manager and have lost 5 on the bounce and are now bottom of the form table, and I think we can appreciate Jason and Andrew taking time to get their man. I was genuinely worried after Hurst went and if I had been JS and AP would have felt pressured to get someone in really quickly, so massive respect they held their nerve and made sure they did things properly. I realise it’s early days but the transformation in style and results warrants some positivity about Artell’s appointment ! I think we are in good hands all round. UTM

Don't forget that Artell was very picky of who he joined, passing down quite a few decent jobs before finally settling for Grimsby - all due to Jason, Andrew, Debbie and probably others.

One of the big things he mentioned for his choice is a lot of clubs believe the manager is the single solution rather than the bigger picture of infrastructure, mindset and having a plan etc which 1878 are clearly focused on.

Quoted from BenBB

Don't forget that Artell was very picky of who he joined, passing down quite a few decent jobs for finally settling for Grimsby - all due to Jason, Andrew, Debbie and probably others.

One of the big things he mentioned for his choice is a lot of clubs believe the manager is the single solution rather than the bigger picture of infrastructure, mindset and having a plan etc which 1878 are clearly focused on.

Listening to Artell, it's quite clear why the board liked him. I don't think I've ever heard a town manager use the word "stakeholders" in an interview before. He's switched on commercially, strategically and operationally. I'm a little bit worried about Debbi
leaving unsettling him after the "and a Debbie in particular" comment, but I think the board will bring in a capable CEO that aligns with them all.

Quoted from jamesgtfc

Listening to Artell, it's quite clear why the board liked him. I don't think I've ever heard a town manager use the word "stakeholders" in an interview before. He's switched on commercially, strategically and operationally. I'm a little bit worried about Debbi
leaving unsettling him after the "and a Debbie in particular" comment, but I think the board will bring in a capable CEO that aligns with them all.

Leaving higher managerial roles you're likely to need to have a longer notice period for handover (month or longer, maybe 3 months even), so I'm pretty sure that would've been disclosed during the interview stages or that would've been rather dishonest.

He's probably referring to the work that Debbie has done at the club during her tenure and has the confidence in JS/AP to continue it with a compatible replacement CEO.

Regarding his vocabulary, he's got an undergraduate degree in forensic biology and a postgraduate degree in biomedical science so he's an intelligent, educated fella.

Quoted from BenBB

Leaving higher managerial roles you're likely to need to have a longer notice period for handover (month or longer, maybe 3 months even), so I'm pretty sure that would've been disclosed during the interview stages or that would've been rather dishonest.

He's probably referring to the work that Debbie has done at the club during her tenure and has the confidence in JS/AP to continue it with a compatible replacement CEO.

Regarding his vocabulary, he's got an undergraduate degree in forensic biology and a postgraduate degree in biomedical science so he's an intelligent, educated fella.

Always useful that for identifying bullshite...

Professional people tend to recruit professional people.

Quoted from Yoda

I think we are going to need a bigger stadium

Maybe it’s time the local council got their heads out their bottoms and realised the significance of its local football club as a place in the country.

Quoted from louth_in_the_south

Maybe it’s time the local council got their heads out their bottoms and realised the significance of its local football club as a place in the country.

In what way?
The council aren't going to build a ground, they have stated they are behind the club in their efforts to relocate, they identified land that they would pass over relatively cheap at Peakes Parkway for a site....the new owners have stated they aren't looking to relocate.....
Why is this the councils fault ?
JF never had the finances to make it happen despite his desire...JS/AP don't have the desire.

It is not the councils fault.

Quoted from moosey_club

In what way?
The council aren't going to build a ground, they have stated they are behind the club in their efforts to relocate, they identified land that they would pass over relatively cheap at Peakes Parkway for a site....the new owners have stated they aren't looking to relocate.....
Why is this the councils fault ?
JF never had the finances to make it happen despite his desire...JS/AP don't have the desire.

It is not the councils fault.

I don't think JS/AP have no desire for a new ground. They just don't think it's a priority at this moment in time. Their priority is getting the whole structure of the club as a business right. They obviously realise that the ground is becoming a money pit but they must also believe that is controllable. Once we achieve some success on the pitch and they are happy with the clubs business structure, especially if that success involves a promotion then I think they will look into a new ground more deeply.