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Post by robstokie on Oct 2, 2019 19:26:51 GMT
I would like to start by offering my deepest gratitude for what you have put into our club. Despite disagreements and fall-outs with our fanbase on a range of issues (most notably, the move from the Victoria ground) what is abundantly clear is that you want the best for the people of Stoke-on-Trent, and what's best for our team, Stoke City Football Club, and your contribution to making us a club that other clubs aspire to be in many ways, such as the magnificent gesture to offer our fans free travel to away games for many seasons now (an offer I have never been unable to take advantage of due to being exiled in South Wales from a young age) and the business you bring to our down and out community through keeping bet365 in Stoke-on-Trent.
I have written this today to make you aware (if you were not already) of the deep unrest of our fans regarding issues on and off the pitch, chiefly the grave concern shared by a significant majority of our fanbase for our league form since the hiring of Nathan Jones, and the lack of a clear pathway shown to us with transparency for the path forwards, particularly with regards to player recruitement.
To further elaborate on my first point - Since the hiring of Nathan Jones, we have regressed further backwards, performances AND results have left a lot to be desired, despite being given more than adequate public and I'm assuming financial backing, as well as more time as both of his immediate predecessors, and now it seems that the club is hesitant to come out and explain any decision on what the future holds. I personally believe it is time for the club to make a change in the management of the first team, as over Nathan Jones employment, standards on the pitch have regressed at an alarming rate. I understand that last season that he worked with a mess that wasn't of his own making, but his attempts to rectifying those mistakes made in the past has made the situation even worse, and that it is my opinion (shared by many fellow supporters I suspect) that Mr Jones is ill-equipped to manage at this level. However, whatever your decision is, it needs to be made quickly or it risks a decrease in morale for all involved in and around the club, namely the supporters, the staff (playing and non-playing, and Mr Jones himself) which leads into my second point - if you are inclined to agree with me re. Mr Jones, it is surely the kindest thing to do to let him go immediately so as to minimise any further damage to Mr Jones mental and physical well-being, as well as his professional pride. You are a man of the utmost integrity, and I for one would be very disappointed if your actions do not live up to the high standards you have set yourself and as witnessed by your previous deeds.
I would welcome any further correspondence to any comment you may have on the above.
Regards
Robstokie, a very concerned supporter.
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Post by adi on Oct 2, 2019 19:30:36 GMT
Have you sent this to him or are you hoping he reads threads on here?
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Post by robstokie on Oct 2, 2019 19:33:02 GMT
Have you sent this to him or are you hoping he reads threads on here? More the second, but if someone has an address I can send it to, I will send it to him that way. |
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Post by thevoid on Oct 2, 2019 19:34:11 GMT
Have you sent this to him or are you hoping he reads threads on here? More the second, but if someone has an address I can send it to, I will send it to him that way. Bet365 House, Etruria? |
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Post by adi on Oct 2, 2019 19:34:24 GMT
Have you sent this to him or are you hoping he reads threads on here? More the second, but if someone has an address I can send it to, I will send it to him that way. Wouldn’t have a clue but I hope it contains the address “Stoke City Towers” |
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Post by Little Gary Patel on Oct 2, 2019 19:40:32 GMT
I'm embarrassed for you. We're turning into Liverpool fans.
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Post by dreamtheater on Oct 2, 2019 19:42:00 GMT
If I were to write to him - Id ask him if he would buy me a train set for Christmas
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Post by scfc75 on Oct 2, 2019 19:44:02 GMT
Let us know what he says. Suspect that this will put a lot of fan unease to rest.
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Post by smallthorner on Oct 2, 2019 19:44:10 GMT
Which Mr Coates ??
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Post by DansViews on Oct 2, 2019 19:44:20 GMT
What are you asking for? Him to sack NJ? Which is already happening...
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Post by robstokie on Oct 2, 2019 19:55:36 GMT
What are you asking for? Him to sack NJ? Which is already happening... I'm asking for more transparency and for the club to take ownership of the situation. All the press reports are creating an uncertainty around this club, which could be laid to rest by the club coming out and stating their decision. |
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Post by danceswithclams on Oct 2, 2019 20:08:34 GMT
If I were to write to him - Id ask him if he would buy me a train set for Christmas If you were to write to him it'd take the poor bloke an hour to read it due to the mental formatting. 😂 |
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Post by JurgenVandeurzen on Oct 2, 2019 20:11:30 GMT
If I were to write to him - Id ask him if he would buy me a train set for Christmas If you wrote to him he wouldn't-------- understand a word. |
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Post by JurgenVandeurzen on Oct 2, 2019 20:12:08 GMT
If I were to write to him - Id ask him if he would buy me a train set for Christmas If you were to write to him it'd take the poor bloke an hour to read it due to the mental formatting. 😂 Beat me to it!  |
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Post by heworksardtho on Oct 2, 2019 20:14:36 GMT
I would like to start by offering my deepest gratitude for what you have put into our club. Despite disagreements and fall-outs with our fanbase on a range of issues (most notably, the move from the Victoria ground) what is abundantly clear is that you want the best for the people of Stoke-on-Trent, and what's best for our team, Stoke City Football Club, and your contribution to making us a club that other clubs aspire to be in many ways, such as the magnificent gesture to offer our fans free travel to away games for many seasons now (an offer I have never been unable to take advantage of due to being exiled in South Wales from a young age) and the business you bring to our down and out community through keeping bet365 in Stoke-on-Trent. I have written this today to make you aware (if you were not already) of the deep unrest of our fans regarding issues on and off the pitch, chiefly the grave concern shared by a significant majority of our fanbase for our league form since the hiring of Nathan Jones, and the lack of a clear pathway shown to us with transparency for the path forwards, particularly with regards to player recruitement. To further elaborate on my first point - Since the hiring of Nathan Jones, we have regressed further backwards, performances AND results have left a lot to be desired, despite being given more than adequate public and I'm assuming financial backing, as well as more time as both of his immediate predecessors, and now it seems that the club is hesitant to come out and explain any decision on what the future holds. I personally believe it is time for the club to make a change in the management of the first team, as over Nathan Jones employment, standards on the pitch have regressed at an alarming rate. I understand that last season that he worked with a mess that wasn't of his own making, but his attempts to rectifying those mistakes made in the past has made the situation even worse, and that it is my opinion (shared by many fellow supporters I suspect) that Mr Jones is ill-equipped to manage at this level. However, whatever your decision is, it needs to be made quickly or it risks a decrease in morale for all involved in and around the club, namely the supporters, the staff (playing and non-playing, and Mr Jones himself) which leads into my second point - if you are inclined to agree with me re. Mr Jones, it is surely the kindest thing to do to let him go immediately so as to minimise any further damage to Mr Jones mental and physical well-being, as well as his professional pride. You are a man of the utmost integrity, and I for one would be very disappointed if your actions do not live up to the high standards you have set yourself and as witnessed by your previous deeds. I would welcome any further correspondence to any comment you may have on the above. Regards Robstokie, a very concerned supporter. He would say to his PA .............next |
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Post by mickeythemaestro on Oct 2, 2019 20:36:34 GMT
Have you sent this to him or are you hoping he reads threads on here? More the second, but if someone has an address I can send it to, I will send it to him that way. The stadium would be a good bet. |
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Post by mickeythemaestro on Oct 2, 2019 20:41:33 GMT
I would like to start by offering my deepest gratitude for what you have put into our club. Despite disagreements and fall-outs with our fanbase on a range of issues (most notably, the move from the Victoria ground) what is abundantly clear is that you want the best for the people of Stoke-on-Trent, and what's best for our team, Stoke City Football Club, and your contribution to making us a club that other clubs aspire to be in many ways, such as the magnificent gesture to offer our fans free travel to away games for many seasons now (an offer I have never been unable to take advantage of due to being exiled in South Wales from a young age) and the business you bring to our down and out community through keeping bet365 in Stoke-on-Trent. I have written this today to make you aware (if you were not already) of the deep unrest of our fans regarding issues on and off the pitch, chiefly the grave concern shared by a significant majority of our fanbase for our league form since the hiring of Nathan Jones, and the lack of a clear pathway shown to us with transparency for the path forwards, particularly with regards to player recruitement. To further elaborate on my first point - Since the hiring of Nathan Jones, we have regressed further backwards, performances AND results have left a lot to be desired, despite being given more than adequate public and I'm assuming financial backing, as well as more time as both of his immediate predecessors, and now it seems that the club is hesitant to come out and explain any decision on what the future holds. I personally believe it is time for the club to make a change in the management of the first team, as over Nathan Jones employment, standards on the pitch have regressed at an alarming rate. I understand that last season that he worked with a mess that wasn't of his own making, but his attempts to rectifying those mistakes made in the past has made the situation even worse, and that it is my opinion (shared by many fellow supporters I suspect) that Mr Jones is ill-equipped to manage at this level. However, whatever your decision is, it needs to be made quickly or it risks a decrease in morale for all involved in and around the club, namely the supporters, the staff (playing and non-playing, and Mr Jones himself) which leads into my second point - if you are inclined to agree with me re. Mr Jones, it is surely the kindest thing to do to let him go immediately so as to minimise any further damage to Mr Jones mental and physical well-being, as well as his professional pride. You are a man of the utmost integrity, and I for one would be very disappointed if your actions do not live up to the high standards you have set yourself and as witnessed by your previous deeds. I would welcome any further correspondence to any comment you may have on the above. Regards Robstokie, a very concerned supporter. Also, can you ask him to review the bog roll they use. Had a dump there last wayk and its awful paper. |
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Post by norman conquest on Oct 2, 2019 21:04:18 GMT
If I were to write to him - Id ask him if he would buy me a train set for Christmas British rail or Virgin |
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Post by danceswithclams on Oct 2, 2019 21:05:19 GMT
If I were to write to him - Id ask him if he would buy me a train set for Christmas British rail or Virgin Hornby |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2019 21:10:50 GMT
I'm all for people venting their frustrations about the club on club related sites but it's when you put it in the form of a letter to the chairman without actually sending it to the chairman that I can't really get behind
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Post by ibby on Oct 2, 2019 22:48:28 GMT
Do you reckon the Coates family do read this forum?
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Post by TheProletarian on Oct 3, 2019 6:37:23 GMT
Another giant letter with a vague title that we’re supposed to gasp and applaud at the intelligence of.
Boring.
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Post by TheProletarian on Oct 3, 2019 6:38:02 GMT
If I were to write to him - Id ask him if he would buy me a train set for Christmas If you were to write to him it'd take the poor bloke an hour to read it due to the mental formatting. 😂 think it takes everyone an hour to read it. |
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Post by rawli on Oct 3, 2019 8:01:55 GMT
Bit wordy.
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Post by elystokie on Oct 3, 2019 8:12:09 GMT
I would like to start by offering my deepest gratitude for what you have put into our club. Despite disagreements and fall-outs with our fanbase on a range of issues (most notably, the move from the Victoria ground) what is abundantly clear is that you want the best for the people of Stoke-on-Trent, and what's best for our team, Stoke City Football Club, and your contribution to making us a club that other clubs aspire to be in many ways, such as the magnificent gesture to offer our fans free travel to away games for many seasons now (an offer I have never been unable to take advantage of due to being exiled in South Wales from a young age) and the business you bring to our down and out community through keeping bet365 in Stoke-on-Trent. I have written this today to make you aware (if you were not already) of the deep unrest of our fans regarding issues on and off the pitch, chiefly the grave concern shared by a significant majority of our fanbase for our league form since the hiring of Nathan Jones, and the lack of a clear pathway shown to us with transparency for the path forwards, particularly with regards to player recruitement. To further elaborate on my first point - Since the hiring of Nathan Jones, we have regressed further backwards, performances AND results have left a lot to be desired, despite being given more than adequate public and I'm assuming financial backing, as well as more time as both of his immediate predecessors, and now it seems that the club is hesitant to come out and explain any decision on what the future holds. I personally believe it is time for the club to make a change in the management of the first team, as over Nathan Jones employment, standards on the pitch have regressed at an alarming rate. I understand that last season that he worked with a mess that wasn't of his own making, but his attempts to rectifying those mistakes made in the past has made the situation even worse, and that it is my opinion (shared by many fellow supporters I suspect) that Mr Jones is ill-equipped to manage at this level. However, whatever your decision is, it needs to be made quickly or it risks a decrease in morale for all involved in and around the club, namely the supporters, the staff (playing and non-playing, and Mr Jones himself) which leads into my second point - if you are inclined to agree with me re. Mr Jones, it is surely the kindest thing to do to let him go immediately so as to minimise any further damage to Mr Jones mental and physical well-being, as well as his professional pride. You are a man of the utmost integrity, and I for one would be very disappointed if your actions do not live up to the high standards you have set yourself and as witnessed by your previous deeds. I would welcome any further correspondence to any comment you may have on the above. Regards Robstokie, a very concerned supporter. Also, can you ask him to review the bog roll they use. Had a dump there last wayk and its awful paper. Could you also ask him to take Wrights Pies to task over their discontinuing the chicken balti pie? He'll understand, he probably knows a lot about pies. |
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Post by fentonian on Oct 3, 2019 8:13:26 GMT
Cool story bro
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Post by danceswithclams on Oct 3, 2019 8:16:11 GMT
I've seen this said a couple of times on here but I've had a chicken balti pie the last two home games.
They aren't those ones that are about 8 months out of date are they, Mr Scholes?
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Post by chigstoke on Oct 3, 2019 8:22:43 GMT
You spent all that time constructing a letter to Peter Coates and decided to post it on the Oatcake?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2019 8:25:17 GMT
Isn’t here anything more cringeworthy than an “open letter?”
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Post by Dutchpeter on Oct 3, 2019 8:28:52 GMT
I don’t recall falling over moving from the Victoria Ground, let alone it being the most notable issue with Peter Coates.
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