The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey
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« Reply #6585 on: Friday, September 22, 2023, 13:43:55 » |
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I don’t know but shouldn’t we be applauding things like this. A small gesture but a big opportunity for someone to take advantage of.
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« Reply #6586 on: Friday, September 22, 2023, 13:45:38 » |
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I don’t know but shouldn’t we be applauding things like this. A small gesture but a big opportunity for someone to take advantage of.
Weren't we just told that this was nothing to do with the club...? I can't keep up TBH. And if we are losing X amount per year on a skeleton staff, doesn't charity begin at home?
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« Reply #6587 on: Friday, September 22, 2023, 13:49:36 » |
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Well, Rob Angus’ replacement is doing OK
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« Reply #6588 on: Friday, September 22, 2023, 13:50:40 » |
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Well, Rob Angus’ replacement is doing OK
Very good!
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« Reply #6589 on: Friday, September 22, 2023, 13:59:55 » |
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So assume Zav will take fees on the Pakistan side, and the club will pay the costs of paying for the university place?
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« Reply #6590 on: Friday, September 22, 2023, 14:16:14 » |
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I don’t know but shouldn’t we be applauding things like this. A small gesture but a big opportunity for someone to take advantage of.
I'm not sure either, but surely if it's a positive thing - and on the face of it, it very well might be - then Clem/the club should be announcing it (he may have said on his interview but I don't think he did?) rather than people finding out in this way? Clem has already had his wings clipped about doing things secretly, he probably wants to be careful to make sure stuff like this is announced first, with proper explanations, otherwise he's never going to be able to ride along Trust avenue again with fans. Personally I think it could have been very positive PR for the club, had it been handled properly.
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise, the gorgie boys, for Hearts in Europe.
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« Reply #6591 on: Friday, September 22, 2023, 14:20:54 » |
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He does seem unique in finding ways to contradict himself. I’m hoping he’s just inept . . .
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« Reply #6592 on: Friday, September 22, 2023, 14:22:07 » |
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Zavs passion project isn’t it? Nothing to do with the club
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« Reply #6593 on: Friday, September 22, 2023, 14:23:10 » |
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So genuinely I'm losing track rather than just being a sarky prick (I am that, but not only that), is the Pakistan academy thing officially part of the club or not at the moment? I'm aware it's been both ours and nothing to do with us, but where are we currently?
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« Reply #6594 on: Friday, September 22, 2023, 14:24:07 » |
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Fuck knows.
After a Q&A session we still really are none the wiser
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« Reply #6595 on: Friday, September 22, 2023, 14:24:59 » |
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Who do the British Government (!) think they are dealing with at the club...!?
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« Reply #6596 on: Friday, September 22, 2023, 14:25:01 » |
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He’s a compulsive liar, unfortunately.
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« Reply #6597 on: Friday, September 22, 2023, 14:25:16 » |
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I'm not sure either, but surely if it's a positive thing - and on the face of it, it very well might be - then Clem/the club should be announcing it (he may have said on his interview but I don't think he did?) rather than people finding out in this way?
Clem has already had his wings clipped about doing things secretly, he probably wants to be careful to make sure stuff like this is announced first, with proper explanations, otherwise he's never going to be able to ride along Trust avenue again with fans.
Personally I think it could have been very positive PR for the club, had it been handled properly.
What do you actually get through an 'award' anyway, is it just a 'sponsor' and some work experience to make you eligible for a visa or does the sponsor actually pay for the course/accommodation or whatever? Looking on the website for awards from Pakistan nothing seems to show up like this anyway (admittedly it was a very cursory look and I know feck all about Visas etc). Likewise the thing quoted suggests STFC are offering 'one award'? Is that just for one person? I imagine their website bods are scratching their heads why there is suddenly so much interest in these scholarships from the Swindon area?
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« Reply #6598 on: Friday, September 22, 2023, 14:30:47 » |
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I hope these questions are rhetoric Horlock!!
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