posted Oct 1, 2008

A lot of sense on this thread. I'm glad SEJ has had his say. to him, for being so outspoken.
I agree that we are in danger of AB being poached/wanting out.
I think the amount GS pays himself is not 'poor management', it's something a little more insidious, I think. PLUS the money being paid back via 'loans'.

Looking forward to the board's response.

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posted Oct 1, 2008

YV - its jsut a fact we had money adn its all be totally wasted on various things by the manager and board.

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posted Oct 1, 2008

Well said Reg.

The fans, players and team manager are getting a raw deal at the moment.

It is nice to have someone who actually cares about the club and the town speaking out aginst how terribly the silver haired holiday salesman is running our beloved little club.

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posted Oct 1, 2008

Thank god for this - it was clear that all the other fans were going to be ignored! I just don't think thta thye can ignore someone as high profile as Elton.

HE IS THE QUEEN OF VICARAGE ROAD!

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posted Oct 2, 2008

I would love to know what Mr Simpson thinks of the loyal loving fans that have followed our club through think and thin! because he shows absolutely no respect to anyone by suggesting he has the clubs best interests at heart. When the facts our clear he and the board have pocketed millions on the basis that they own the club, and not invested a penny back. When he took over the club all he saw was a money making scheme to line his own pockets. It was clear from day one that he saw very good assets in Young, King and the other strong players in the squad to sell on when the money stopped rolling in from the premiership. Be ashamed to call yourself a fan Mr Simpson and stop lying to those that are lining your pockets for you the real fans of this club!

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posted Oct 2, 2008

Thank god that someone is speaking out FINALLY. This is a club with potential. the fans love the club. the players love the club. the managers love the club. we need a chairman who can do the same

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posted Oct 2, 2008

I am disturbed by Simpsons comment that he wants to speak to Aidy. Does he seriously think the manager is talking to Elton behind his back?

I think this attitude can only have a negative affect on the playing side of the club which needs the chairman's full support.

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posted Oct 3, 2008

I worry about Simpson wanting to speak to Boothroyd and am uncertain about the outcome.

Like Sir Elton John I, too, have no idea where the money from the parachute payments and the sale of leading players – mostly forwards/goal scorers – has gone.

There may be a crop of young players, but they are not ready yet and unless Watford Football Club is accepting that it needs to go through a difficult year or two before these youngsters are ready for the first team on a regular basis, then it seems that the Chairman and Board have given up. There is little or no ambition for this season other than to stave off relegation. This is something I fear is likely unless there is a change in mindset and one or two proven goal scorers are brought into the team for this season.

I understand Sir Elton’s opinion about Aidy Boothroyd, but I am luke warm about his ability to see Watford through the present situation.

One final comment, if Watford are to avoid the catastrophe that Sir Elton suggests could happen, would he (SEJ) be willing to invest in the club again? I am certain that the fans of Watford would be joyous in seeing his return. However, if that is not to be, I appreciate, as a fellow fan, his statement about the club.

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posted Oct 3, 2008

If SEJ shows ANY interest, I can just imagine Simpson's eyes:
$ $
I think it may be hard for Sir Elton to pay a reasonable and realistic price for the club.
Two things in seller's favour:
a) Elton's loaded - well, loaded enough to pay £30m+
b) He's a REAL fan

I don't think it will happen, but I think the fans would definitely welcome it.

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