Perhaps we were spoilt with Jeremy Wray, who I would have back at the drop of a hat, but he does come across as a dour sort of guy and I still have no idea how his diplomacy skills have helped us thus far or will in the future.
Sorry Shaw Rosso, but quoting your message to make a few points about Patey's interview today:
- I didn't hear him say anything about the current owners leaving. What he did say that Black didn't have any more cash to put into the club at this time. Everyone at the club was pleased with what the team had achieved so far, which had been made difficult by significant injuries. He paid tribute to the efforts of PDC and his team. He finished by saying that there wouldn't be significant additions to the squad in January. He also highlighted that the recent investment by Black (which enabled Hollands and Martin to be brought in) was starting to bear fruit.
- PaulD made reference to Patey saying something about the dream being new owners. The context around this was that it would be nice to have someone come to the club that had millions to throw at it, but that is not reality. What the current owners need to do is to make sure that the club is financially stable.
- Patey's diplomatic skills: As a diplomat sometimes you don't have to be incredibly slimey and slippery and give in to people. Sometimes you have to be authoritative and stand your ground. Patey seems to be putting a firm line to PDC to say that the owners are not putting in more money - deal with it. I think that he has got an understanding with PDC now. (A different working relationship than PDC had with Wray no doubt!) Patey realises that PDC wants clarity and he has told us that he has given PDC clarity. He has told the media that there is no money for big transfers and PDC has been talking in the same way in recent interviews
- Having Jeremy Wray back: Loved his passion and openness - who didn't ? I think he fell in love with the footballing side of the club. He delivered success on the pitch through backing PDC. Patey is overseeing the boring and more mundane stuff - Financial prudence and stability during a deep quadruple dip (or whatever it is) recession.
- No news on the new ground: He has said before that he isn't going to discuss the minutiae. He did say that he would give news if and when something substantial happened. Well, its been Christmas, so I'm not surprised to hear that nothing has happened since November - Especially when he is only employed for several days per month.
