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Awaywego wrote:

3 times he’s being a board member now, and of course got his 15 minutes of fame at being an owner. Lets hope that’s the last we see of him.

I must of nodded off as i missed the 15 mins when he was an owner .. remind me about what time was this ? .. he leaves behind a huge void to fill as just who will make the tea and wash up at BoD meetings now ??.

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Member on the SUFC Fans FB page came up with understandable reasoning behind Elliots resignation as simply the 4 directors who have chucked in a decent lump and are equal shareholders will make up the BovD this meant that those not wishing to stay for personal reasons as in the case of Tahina or others not putting adequate funds in and being left out the loop.. seems pretty fair to me though im sure having played a blinder to get into pole position Mr Elliot isnt too happy at being nudged into resigning.

Life goes on

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Money back from Hilton .. THATS A CRACKER as Frank Carsons dressing room would say ! more chance of platting snow.

Back to the footy … whilst i am some what happy most of the players have signed to stay lets not forget they werent good enough to get it done last season under JD ..hoping its a diffferent end result with AB at the helm which would sort of make the point just how good or bad JD was whilst here.
Loosing Ogle (cant blame the fella for moving) and failing to come to a deal with Butterfield is truly sad but life goes on.
Re Beestin .. inconsistent injury prone maybe should of kept Pugh n let Beestin go ?? .. unless of course AB plays him differently.
New signings thin on the ground hoping for at least another 3 players PLUS the assistant to AB whoever thats gonna be.

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Ferrite wrote:

I get the impression from listening to Michelle’s interviews that she felt let down by backing Dean in the transfer market only to see him sign a bunch of players he never used.

Agree .. she was bang on as well, again (in hindsight) IMO 100% the correct decision to get rid of JD

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Iron-awe wrote:

Apollo11 wrote:

ironfromafar wrote:

This issue well cleared up by Michelle in her latest interview.

I’ve not been able to listen to it all, yet, but I did catch the first couple of minutes. She also cleared up what Elliott has put into the club, financially. He paid for some training kit.

Bloody hell he’ll be applying to the Vatican for a sainthood after buying that training kit.

You forgot the freedom of Scunthorpe .. hes already got the key ………. to the AAGP broom cupboard , onnee kidding it was actually an exceptional bit of astute business by Simon Elliot to land a seat on the BOD for buying some training kits which were gratefully sponsored by Jason Threadgold Co… hence forth his allocated area of commercial director hopefully pop concerts at GP and an evening with Roy Chubby Brown are in the wings

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4 more please AB

sign midfield/winger cover when Law and or Roberts get injured
sign another proven striker
sign a right back
sign a box to box quick utility player (Kai Corbett still without a club)

plus
Loan in some hungry youngsters including a back up keeper and striker

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Hindsight is a wonderful thing but thinking back it was a clusterfook at times ..just why Youmbi
Leesley ever came is head shaking .. other loan players who just warmed the bench like Clarke and sadly Corbett who wasnt given enough game time IMO.

Thank gord JD was shown the door as this ill thought out poorly executed method may well have just carried on if he had stayed as would more failure.

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This issue well cleared up by Michelle in her latest interview.

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Sounds like both Beestin and Boycey are staying … lets say AB has 3 more signings to make where do members think he should target with regard to positions and is 3 enough , im hoping for MINIMUM another 4 plus trialists to get to the 21 – 22 squad number plus then any loan business that suits.

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Sanfran49 wrote:

Where they do the interviews is an echo chamber, the interview rambled.

Basically they will all be fit – well those here will be pending 2 offers to be accepted or rejected. Certainly JD was repetitive, blamed the same things every time. Did feel sorry for him, was obviously out of his depth.

Going by Michelles latest interview if JD had stayed it would be a carbon copy of last seasons over budget failures… IMO great bloke very passionate but in over his level.. enough of JD ..AB talked well and seems very confident in the team he is trying to assemble.. agree with earlier post the interview did ramble a wee bit more so the room was like inside a toilet and echoes made some parts a bit unclear.

AB is growing on me

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great interview .. got to love this ladies loyalty,honesty our club is in safe hands.

By the sounds of it JD wanted to keep the same highly paid team and probably style n tactics that failed last season so hats off to the BOD for making the decision to get rid.

After so many years of doom n gloom the future is bright

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Apollo11 wrote:

ironfromafar wrote:

im sure as time goes AB will gain media confidence

He seems confident enough to me, and has things to say. He’s just not very good at speaking clearly.

Just watched the vid in full and i thought he seemed very laid back .. there were some unclear wording but i put that down to the accoustics of the interview location , the room lacked decent sound quality.
Very cagey on who his assistant will be … anyone got any info ..or even a guess ???

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Never heard of this new fella n cant recall him at Chorley .. pleased hes an attacker more chance of having two up front for a change.

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I presume Michelle has split the ownership up to not only recoup some of her funds but also to spread the decision making.
No mention of Simon Elliot getting in the owner mix … i take it hes still on the BoD but nothing to do with ownership .. very handy as he can carry on making the tea and hoovering up when theres a meeting.

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Much prefer AB interview style to JDs twitchy uncomfortable manner , im sure as time goes AB will gain media confidence especially if results are positive..
Did i read correctly that Will Evans had a slight dig at Dean after penning a new 2 yr deal .. something similar to when i heard JD left i was hoping to stay .. ??

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Hoping Butterfield doesnt jump too … imo most of the non contracted players will depart MAYBE 1 or 2 will stay .. we wait n see .. for sure when the dust settles AB will have his work cut out to compete around the top ov the table.

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Good points guys .. The Scunthorpe United FC Museum with a section within The John Staff Collection would be a great way to keep his memory at the club.

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Very sad to hear of Johns passing RIP

I really hope SUFC find a way to honour him in some way to keep his name forever at the club, talk of a museum were mooted a while back so how fitting would it be to be called the John Staff Museum.

Sincere condolences to Johns family and his many many friends he will be missed greatly.

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All quiet on the Western front .. some fella on the SUFFB page touting a mega announcement incoming but other than that its Stu Maw footy cards and old images from history and as quiet as a mouse on there which is to be expected in close season …. UNTIL any newbies come in and info on contracts starts to come out.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cw55dqlv5nno

IMO .. Its only a matter of time before this happens in some way shape or form, very sad if it does ..imagine all the big boys constantly playing each other BORING YAWN BORING .. leagues will miss out on the smaller clubs making great games against the Liverpools Man C/U Arsenal Madrid and Barca etc ..

Any clubs that join should be totally banned from playing in the UK cup comps n all.

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I see Gary Hooper had a run out for the Celtic Vets team at the weekend, scoring two goals and getting rave reviews.
Currently without a club ………
Assistant manager/playing role?

That sounds tasty ..i hope AB still has Hoops number.

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Dubai fan wrote:

According to Hilton

Agreed. But (correct me if I’m wrong) that’s two or three times he’s singled Elliott out as a bit suspect in statements he’s made since leaving the club.

Maybe Hilton simply didnt/doesnt like Elliot hence the negativity in the form of sly digs that you mention… my opinion on Hilton is easy ..go away no need for any further comment as for Elliot he seems to have slipped himself in a nice position just what he has brought and will bring to the club both financially and other remains open to conjecture…we arent seeing him as much as THE BRILLIANT Roj Rahman for instance.

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Load ov whinging bollocks .. not worth the shite paper its written on ..

Comorn Mr HILTON lets put your failures and latest scuppered attempt into he football world to bed. leave the club to people who care.

stop whining please

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thats a real sooprize after such a prolific spell at Scunny .. Errrrrrrr

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Awaywego wrote:

Congratulations also to Stuart and Sue Maw being recognized by the ironhour podcast for all the fundraising they do for Scunny, bit ott at times for me but you cant fault their efforts.

Totally agree with all that AWG .. football cards raffles auctions sponsored spikey hairdoos their dedication is unwavering and massive well done , i heard Stuarts false teeth disappeared and they turned up as a raffle prize at the Ironhour footy on Sunday !! also Sue is making Stu wear an Andy butler mask around the house …

Round of applause to the Mega Maws

UTI ..

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Awaywego wrote:

Haven’t seen a premier league game in over 11 years now, no highlights just the occasional goal on the news, cant beat watching scunny,refs are shite down here but so is Var where they are.
European cups ruined by champions league especially the cup winners cup that was my favorite.

I admit to following PL and other EFL scores etc but no real interest who wins or looses etc .. always nice to see the Cods get battered but if Scunny Utd not involved means very little and that includes the CL etc , doubt i will bother with the FA cup final also.

Hoping the NLTV and HR commentaries improve as lots of issues last season.

Indeed the refs were absolute dog mess last season and cant see that improving anytime soon.

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Hill Cox were dire …

premier iron wrote:

Surely the worst manager at SUFC would be Jimmy Dean because he managed the club two leagues below football league status and failed miserably with a decent squad

Fair point .. it did all go pear shaped for JD after the New Year for some reason ..

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Well done to Man C for not only winning again but managing to avoid a points deduction as the likes of Everton and N Forrest werent so looked over by the FA.

Two to watch next season and if they buy wisely Crystal Palace may well figure in the top 5 , maybe even do a Leicester ??!! the other being Chelsea fancy them to have away better season than this one.

Cant see Man U being anything other than upper mid table AGAIN

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cassidystash wrote:

Sanfran49 wrote:

Those regularly injured should have gone.

Not that easy when they’re under contract, where do they go?

Indeed remnants of the Hilton era do still linger ..

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WG agree re Law n Roberts , add Beestin to the injury prone list if he stays … for now its a case of lets see which players are gonna want to except the new deals and stay and go from there .. i really hope Butterfield stays. Still a tad surprised both Pugh n DSF have gone.

IMO AB and his staff will have their work cut out enticing players to sign so the loan market will be key.

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