Tommygilf Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 I've not read it yet but here you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, Tommygilf said: I've not read it yet but here you go I had no confidence in Rimmer before this interview and i haven't changed my mind after reading it. He waffles on, but i see nothing concrete in the interview that gives me confidence in the game all the while he is at the RFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 I think the only piece of information I got from it was that Ottawa might be taking part in League 1 next year. I'd assumed that definitely wasn't happening, but it appears it's not definite yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris22 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Some incredible things here. He says that we've never been as strong politically, then in the next breath that we have been in a politically sensitive moment? There seems to be no idea what is happening with Ottawa. London have gone part time with seemingly no strategy for the game in the capital. Same applies to Coventry. We just seem to think if we change the structure again, everything will be fine. It's naive and depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 There are a lot of references to a 'strategic partner' in the transcript I read. He does paint a really optimistic picture too. Hopefully that isn't misguided and he knows some stuff. He suggests a Championship TV deal will be announced soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, Dave T said: There are a lot of references to a 'strategic partner' in the transcript I read. He does paint a really optimistic picture too. Hopefully that isn't misguided and he knows some stuff. He suggests a Championship TV deal will be announced soon. He also suggests that 2023 the strategic partner will be presenting something that will invite significant funding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Stein Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 It is a good to hear that with the realignment that there will be more strategic planning for London. Perhaps that will include the strategic plan being published that he and Nigel Wood promised in 2013? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 I can’t be bothered to read it, I know exactly what it will say - ie loads of cliched waffle with zero substance or meaningful information. I assume he’s a nice bloke but I have zero confidence in Rimmer in this massively important job, and have rarely heard him answer a question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Dockhouse Host Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 I'd prefer to see an interview than just read through a link, would be great to get him on our show Martyn joined us last week in case you missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Eel Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, Eddie said: I can’t be bothered to read it, I know exactly what it will say - ie loads of cliched waffle with zero substance or meaningful information. I assume he’s a nice bloke but I have zero confidence in Rimmer in this massively important job, and have rarely heard him answer a question. You've read it haven't you, you clever sausage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylya Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 For the most part, I didn't really feel like any of the questions were answered. I get that sometimes it can be tough because you can't give much detail in this format when matters are ongoing, but it didn't inspire a lot of confidence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 An issue I have with Rimmer is that he appears too waffly and rather too pragmatic (which ultimately comes across as wishy-washy). I'm all for pragmatism, but I think he goes too far. Nigel Wood had a lot of criticism, and many didn't agree with many of his ideas and strategies, but I had confidence that he could deliver some stuff. I said it at the time, but delivering the last TV deal was an astounding deal to get implemented. Not the value, but the splits, including funding for foundations etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Just now, zylya said: For the most part, I didn't really feel like any of the questions were answered. I get that sometimes it can be tough because you can't give much detail in this format when matters are ongoing, but it didn't inspire a lot of confidence! Yes, it was very vague and almost a 'watch this space' kind of answer to everything. Which is fine if answers will come in the next few weeks, but I think he is talking 2 years for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylya Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Dave T said: Yes, it was very vague and almost a 'watch this space' kind of answer to everything. Which is fine if answers will come in the next few weeks, but I think he is talking 2 years for some. If they even come at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Dave T said: Yes, it was very vague and almost a 'watch this space' kind of answer to everything. Which is fine if answers will come in the next few weeks, but I think he is talking 2 years for some. He's trying to justify his wages, but failing by a country mile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, Dave T said: Yes, it was very vague and almost a 'watch this space' kind of answer to everything. Which is fine if answers will come in the next few weeks, but I think he is talking 2 years for some. He’s been talking like that for as long as I can remember, it’s incredibly frustrating, more of a third rate politician than an administrator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 How to say so very little using so very many words, an absolute nothing interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 What a load of waffle that is. It reveals little and some answers consist of little more than disconnected soundbites that are little to do with the sentence before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Eddie said: He’s been talking like that for as long as I can remember, it’s incredibly frustrating, more of a third rate politician than an administrator. Yeah, I think he needs a couple of 'wins' to his name tbh. The government covid funding was well navigated, but then covid support was given to many areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Unfortunately, he comes across as a bit of a neanderthal. Really old fashioned view of 'sorry, can't tell you that because.... Politics'. Unfortunately he doesn't have the credibility for you to believe those answers and have confidence that good things are coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwalker71 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Well, I made myself read through it all - but I really was none the wiser at the end He really just comes across as a man of very little substance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 18 minutes ago, Dave T said: Yeah, I think he needs a couple of 'wins' to his name tbh. The government covid funding was well navigated, but then covid support was given to many areas. Was it well navigated though? I mean really what did he do to get it, and what was it used for? I really don’t like rubbishing people, and he seems like a decent chap, but he is way out of his depth and because I love RL I’m worried that with him at the helm the game as we know it will be finished off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Parts of it are very worrying as he comes across as quite deluded as to where the game stands. Some of what he says seems purely designed to justify his own role. The harmonious picture he paints when it comes to partners doesn't really tally when Sky have reduced their funding by about 40% and given the sport an ultimatum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, paulwalker71 said: Well, I made myself read through it all - but I really was none the wiser at the end He really just comes across as a man of very little substance 6 minutes ago, Eddie said: Was it well navigated though? I mean really what did he do to get it, and what was it used for? I really don’t like rubbishing people, and he seems like a decent chap, but he is way out of his depth and because I love RL I’m worried that with him at the helm the game as we know it will be finished off. 2 minutes ago, Damien said: Parts of it are very worrying as he comes across as quite deluded as to where the game stands. Some of what he says seems purely designed to justify his own role. The harmonious picture he paints when it comes to partners doesn't really tally when Sky have reduced their funding by about 40% and given the sport an ultimatum. He;s trying to justify his wages as he knows he couldn't get the money he's getting at the RFL anywhere else, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 24 minutes ago, The Future is League said: He;s trying to justify his wages as he knows he couldn't get the money he's getting at the RFL anywhere else, Crass question, but any idea what his salary is? My guess is £150k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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