Aye.No excuses.... get yersels back to ER pronto....? The times they are a changin ?
Aye.
Mostly thanks to STF and Rodders.
Think back those 28 years and how much has changed for the better.
I won't be crying either, but I think it reasonable to assume STF will have ensured the new owner is a safe pair of hands.Some Hibees will be crying their hearts out and raging like fuck that Sir Tom has sold us.
I'm not one of them. Thank fuck.
This is a new dawn. Enjoy the ride [emoji1184]
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That's the thing though, mate. There are Hibees out there that wanted the safety of STF for ever. No one else except Farmer or his family to take over.I won't be crying either, but I think it reasonable to assume STF will have ensured the new owner is a safe pair of hands.
I agree, no one would stop from going to ER. Also the fact they have done us proud imoAye.
Mostly thanks to STF and Rodders.
Think back those 28 years and how much has changed for the better.
I have no quarrel with that [emoji106]Tom Farmer has been exactly what he said he would be, nothing more or less. Might have annoyed sections of the support with his arms length ownership, but in the big picture he's done a pretty impressive job.
Name the West Stand after him, least the man deserves.
I just saw them both out at the training centre about 2pm so technically they ain’t away yet...
I hadn’t seen the news so didn’t know they’d sold their stake etc but it was interesting to see them getting out their car and Rod was clearly doing some sort of chat about look at all this that we have created as he gestured around the facilities. They both looked very happy.Doing a warm down most likely.
Yes, fair play to him, he had hibs interests at heart. He is not stupid, again he would have been happy with this sale.Petries exuberance quote was an all time classic
No excuses.... get yersels back to ER pronto....? The times they are a changin ?
Rod is still on the board I think? Non exec director? He needs it t be sfa head honcho...
Does this include a certain French ex-captain now that Petrie's away?
This is my understanding too. Rod wanted to give him more time but was outvoted. Collective responsibility.I’m not sure about that story.
May have been another made up version from the guys that seem to have a personal grudge against Rodders.
Rodders was not the guy that sacked him, and maybe didn’t want him sacked.
But ‘corporate responsibility’ and all that.
Libby Inn?There were indeed several that used to drink in my old local in Edinburgh that always swore they’d never be back while Petrie was there. Wonder what their excuse will be now?
Libby Inn?
There was mate.Naw..Winston’s! Might have been some from the Libby too TBF?
This is my understanding too. Rod wanted to give him more time but was outvoted. Collective responsibility.
I think that Sauzee doesn’t care too much about Hibs tbh. He’s never given any indication that the affection is reciprocal.
The Hibs board at the time collectively "shat it' when Hibs went 3rd bottom though in limited danger and it was ultimately the "Fat Malky" that dun the Sauzee"
I wonder if he still goes along?.
Hibs should be heading for a capacity crowd next season with all the "haters" returning though of course Mr Farmer and "The Dear Leader" were never the problem.
Supporters just fall out of love with Hibs/football and look for a convenient excuse to stop going and this was theirs.
Its been a very bumpy ride but the impressive stadium and infrastructure, the Scottish cup and early positive signs of the new owner are their deserved legacy and the time is right for the club to move in a new direction.
Overall Mr Farmer and Rod Petrie have been good for Hibs though Hibs have also been good for them and Mr Petrie's very brief statement might be through gritted teeth.
He might have been pushed but when he reflects he really can't be around any longer and he was actually quite chirpy in the press conference.
Its quietly been forgotten that their must be some sort of payoff to both men by the new owner if their controlling shares of 70% have now transferred to the new owners as you don't just walk away from a club worth £Xm.
Hopefully they both come out on the pitch v St Mirren to say goodbye and I will happily stand and applaud both men for all the right reasons as they deserve a farewell.
Am away on holiday just now so not read everything but how much do you think Petrie and Farmer received and how did it work with the debt to Farmer now no more?
Would not surprise me from the jambo owner hugging bawbagYou need to be affiliated to a club to get the gig.
No need to stay affiliated though.
A cynic would say the investment was held back just to suit Rodders ambition.
Wouldn’t you Joe?
Maybe they were being genuineThere were indeed several that used to drink in my old local in Edinburgh that always swore they’d never be back while Petrie was there. Wonder what their excuse will be now?
Would not surprise me from the jambo owner hugging bawbag
It was a great day Doc , but Rioja is my tippleDidn't expect to see you for a while Joe. Thought you'd either still be quaffing bubbly (alright then, Prosecco) or be hungover now that Rodders and Sir Tom have handed the keys over.
Maybe they were being genuine
There were indeed several that used to drink in my old local in Edinburgh that always swore they’d never be back while Petrie was there. Wonder what their excuse will be now?
Name the West Stand after him, least the man deserves.
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