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This might be unpopular, but if he’s providing non-financial support that’s much appreciated by Michelle, maybe cut him some slack? I certainly think he made some big mistakes during the Hilton nightmare but being a good Director isn’t just about the cash you inject in to the organisation.
I’ll duck now…
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He certainly wasn’t the only one trying to get his bearings during the nightmare we have gone through.
That’s a bit of a nonsense. He wasn’t trying to get his bearings at all. He knew exactly where he was / wanted to be.
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If he didn’t see through WHAM… then he’s not a good judge of character.
All the information was searchable on the internet for those who could be bothered too.2 users thanked author for this post.
If he didn’t see through WHAM… then he’s not a good judge of character.
Disregard the Hilton stuff in and of itself, it’s just part of a bigger picture: Ego.
Elliott’s MO has always been to stand next to power, next to money, next to kudos, next to attention… whoever it is… as he’s smart enough to know standing in that spot make others assume he is powerful, monied and important himself.
Anyone else remember the arse-clenching cringe of him getting himself onto the team sheet of the Wembley 1999 side which re-formed for a charity match? One of the lowest moments at GP, imho.
Wasn’t he also a Swann supporter when it suited?
Think back to the ‘Elliott / Sharpe’ thing 18 months or so ago. It was Sharpe with the actual money!
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After Hilton, it’s good to have some scepticism about the intentions of those involved. With Elliott, he made a fool of himself with Hilton, including making grandiose claims about how he knew Hilton had the money when he obviously hadn’t. Fans trusted him, so went along with it, and he used this to dismiss and demean those who had questions. I can forgive the majority of fans for hoping that the owner had good intentions, but Elliott went a step beyond. At best it creates doubt in his judgement and his actions were bound to create suspicions that he is out for himself and just interested in boosting his own prestige. He should have known better. There’s no point being so vitriolic about it, but I have less trust in his judgement now.
As it is, he is just a bit part of the board and I hope and doubt Michelle is being swayed by him, trusts her own judgement and gives equal thought to input from Roj, Sharp, Akther et al.
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There’s no point being so vitriolic about it, but I have less trust in his judgement now.
I’m certainly not being vitriolic, just calling it exactly as I see it as I believe that’s what it merits.
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That wasn’t aimed at anyone. It wasn’t meant to be a critique of anyone on here. The debate has been measured.
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As it is, he is just a bit part of the board and I hope and doubt Michelle is being swayed by him, trusts her own judgement and gives equal thought to input from Roj, Sharp, Akther et al.
I hope she gives way more than equal thought. These others have, after all, put actual money where their mouths are – and, in the case of Akther, provided serious expertise which has proved crucial for the club’s survival.
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OK I’ll bite.
I’ve spoken to Simon Elliott at length, I’m not now and never was a fan but I’ll leave it there.
Ian Sharp, spoken to him on many occasions, 100% genuine and put his money where his mouth is, I haven’t a bad word for him, he’s Scunthorpe United through and through and doesn’t deserve the bad mouthing from certain posters on here that have never met him and wouldn’t have the bottle to say it to his face, if they did he would just laugh at them.
As for Lee Turnbull, yet again there’s those on here bad mouth him but wouldn’t have the bollocks to say it to his face, not that Lee would give a shit anyway.5 users thanked author for this post.
I questioned him joining Swanny on the board again when there was no sensible reason for doing so…
I also thought this month-or-so stint back on the board was strange, but perhaps it was a chance to get a look at the books.
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I don’t agree with anything you’ve posted there awaywego, you won’t be surprised to hear!
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