weloveyouwakefield2 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Unbelievable.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M j M Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I've no real feel for whether he should get an award or not but when so much of the venom aimed at him relates to stuff he didn't do or had no control over or references his weight I'm kinda not minded to side with the haters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Avenger Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, weloveyouwakefield2 said: Whoever decided he was worthy must be a Bradford fan, maybe it was Boris Johnson I’ve heard he’s a fan of bull manure… Well not all Bradford fans would be so quick to give him an award. Interestingly the official club press release today says Nigel has been "at the forefront" of the clubs actions to try and come back to Bradford since 2019, despite insisting previously he was very hands off until a couple of months ago. Anyway, I'm sure it's all above board and fine and that's all I'll say about that. SQL Honours Play off mini league winner - 2002. Bronze Medalist - 2003. Big Split Group Winner - 2006. Minor Stupidship - 2005, 2006. Cup Silver Medalist - 2008, 2009 CHAMPION - 2005, 2009, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 What are the reasons behind his OBE? 2013 World Cup was a success and magic has been brilliant but other than that I’m struggling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clogiron Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Far more deserving is the award to Stephen Ball, but 3 at one sitting is nosebleed time for the sport (but not for Nige) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mr Plow said: What are the reasons behind his OBE? 2013 World Cup was a success and magic has been brilliant but other than that I’m struggling Long term contribution to the sport , not always positive , but nobody's perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M j M Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 16 minutes ago, Mr Plow said: What are the reasons behind his OBE? 2013 World Cup was a success and magic has been brilliant but other than that I’m struggling Delivered the current TV deal which, in retrospect (and at the time tbh) turned out to be a stroke of genius. Not sure doing your job really well qualifies for an OBE. However Wood has been a leading light in preserving the game's history and, from the top, in establishing all sorts of stuff like Rugby League Cares and making the sport one of the absolute leaders in dealing with mental health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigbyLuger Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Wonder who nominated him and why. Sure those journos so upset about it tonight could try find out if they're that bothered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 42 minutes ago, M j M said: Delivered the current TV deal which, in retrospect (and at the time tbh) turned out to be a stroke of genius. Not sure doing your job really well qualifies for an OBE. However Wood has been a leading light in preserving the game's history and, from the top, in establishing all sorts of stuff like Rugby League Cares and making the sport one of the absolute leaders in dealing with mental health. Evening Nigel. Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M j M Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, Mumby Magic said: Evening Nigel. Sorry but it's very tiring when all sorts of people have agendas for all sorts of reasons and can't see when people like Wood actually do some good - even if they may have been poor at other times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulga Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 7 hours ago, M j M said: I've no real feel for whether he should get an award or not but when so much of the venom aimed at him relates to stuff he didn't do or had no control over or references his weight I'm kinda not minded to side with the haters. I dislike the guy for being paid £300k a year plus a £500k payout to leave the IRL (RLIF) when you could run a dozen or more counties on that money. He hired the first RLIF CEO basically as a placeholder for himself to take the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 6 hours ago, M j M said: Sorry but it's very tiring when all sorts of people have agendas for all sorts of reasons and can't see when people like Wood actually do some good - even if they may have been poor at other times. I agree with the physical digs but he hasn't really got the best of records. Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blues Ox Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 What a guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 The same old stuff is trotted out on here every time someone is awarded an official honour and each time, details of the system are provided on how to nominate someone. Equally, thd personal attacks on Nigel Wood continue.. Anyway, for those actually interested, heres how: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/awards-and-accreditation/content/103437 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M j M Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Mumby Magic said: I agree with the physical digs but he hasn't really got the best of records. I think it's mixed rather than poor. The man at the top is a lightening rod and that comes with the territory but Wood just gets continual abuse which is out of kilter with the facts in my view. Like above, where someone said they disliked him because he got paid to do his job. Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Great recognition for the game. Congratulations, Nigel. "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 14 hours ago, Clogiron said: Far more deserving is the award to Stephen Ball, but 3 at one sitting is nosebleed time for the sport (but not for Nige) There's six with some kind of RL connection. Rimla Akhtar is a RFL non-exec director, Martin Blondel is the GM of the Steve Prescott Foundation and former Cas Winger Simon Middleton got a gong for coaching the England Women's RU team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 7 hours ago, Pulga said: I dislike the guy for being paid £300k a year plus a £500k payout to leave the IRL (RLIF) when you could run a dozen or more counties on that money. He hired the first RLIF CEO basically as a placeholder for himself to take the money. He’s not going to turn a big salary or pay off down though, I wouldn’t and nor would most people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Awarded because of his outstanding contributions to RL. I wonder if he will wear his blue sox to the ceremony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Prince Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 14 hours ago, Mr Plow said: What are the reasons behind his OBE? 2013 World Cup was a success and magic has been brilliant but other than that I’m struggling He was the International board chairman wasn't he? Fairly standard. I imagine Ralph will get one in due course when he retires. I should add that I just went to look on Wikipedia to check his official title and they listed him as Ralph 'Rimming'. I kid you not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 9 minutes ago, Scubby said: Awarded because of his outstanding contributions to RL. I wonder if he will wear his blue sox to the ceremony? Shocker mate… absolute shocker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 minute ago, GeordieSaint said: Shocker mate… absolute shocker! It was the Queen that set the bloody low bar not me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clogiron Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 2 hours ago, JonM said: There's six with some kind of RL connection. Rimla Akhtar is a RFL non-exec director, Martin Blondel is the GM of the Steve Prescott Foundation and former Cas Winger Simon Middleton got a gong for coaching the England Women's RU team. When I glanced at the story last night it only listed three, Blondel is a genuine RL article, Akhtar is by association and is probably rewarded for other matters whilst Middleton chose to move to the dark side so therefore can't be included to my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agbrigg Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Well if someone like Rodney Walk can blag a knighthood. An OBE for wood should be a breeze to get hold of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigbyLuger Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Whatever we do or don't think, the question goes back to who nominated him in the first place? Again, some of the journos who have been happy to criticise this award on social media could ask a few questions, or is that too much for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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