For me he started off with big bold ideas. The latest big idea to fund the club but after the first few fell by the wayside then the warning signs were there.
His initial dream of League Football should have been a red flag but maybe many thought he had the money to fund it.
No one can accuse him if not being afraid to spend his own money. Was certainly an interesting 'character'
Took us farther than anyone else...I can go back a long long time.
Fair comment. Is best day (s) work was Getting Culverhouse in
Needed big Mick W, Big Jack, Freddie E, Danny B to help him along. Halcyon days
Mark Howard not getting a look Nigel ?
Can't remember him, Martini I can...shaken but not stirred. Who was the lad who played when Grant Holt!! Allegedly played ex Norwich. Simon Lappin just remembered lovely player.
The King of Spain ? ( Simon Lappin)
Can anybody, I doubt it even me go back to when Ken Gadsby was manager. Years ago I worked with his wife Dorothy at The Education Office in St.Margarets House. He showed me his England caps and such a lovely fella..never forgot that day. They lived next door to Lenny Rush the keeper of the late Queens Pigeons.
GLASSWASHER :::::::::::::::::::::: Enough said.
Is this his obituary ? Certainly sounds like it, or do you all know something I don't ?
My latest understanding is that he's not going anywhere.
And short of taking away his ability use social media, I think it's shortsighted to think he'll go about his new duties (whatever they may be) in a calm, quiet and responsible manner.
As far as how one remembers his "stewardship", for me it's a mixed bag.
No one can say that he hasn't put his money where his mouth is.
There has been some amazing... and horrendous football. Times of ecstasy... and of devastation. Pride in our achievements... and embarrassment in our failings.
But in my opinion, overall I feel that during his tenure Mr Cleeve has done more good than bad.
And he has given me my football.
Divisive and entertaining
He needed protecting from himself.
Seems like the 'job' he has been given is just to placate him and get this deal over the line. Is it even a real job ?
I hope the plan is that he has to pay for admission, and doesn't think he's entitled to a seat in the Directors box.
And let him clean the pigeon s*it from whatever seat he decides to use himself, as other supporters very often have to do.
He will probably keep his Saturday job as head of box office takings and banking and official attendance announcer.
And not forgetting the infamous table which has finally collapsed under the weight of all those offers.
Cant believe anyone will think fondly of the chaotic reign of an owner that has put the Club in peril of financial disaster on several occasions and left the Club with a massive loan which may take years to repay.
Quote from: Nigel1505 on May 22, 2025, 07:43:14 PM
Can anybody, I doubt it even me go back to when Ken Gadsby was manager. Years ago I worked with his wife Dorothy at The Education Office in St.Margarets House. He showed me his England caps and such a lovely fella..never forgot that day. They lived next door to Lenny Rush the keeper of the late Queens Pigeons.
I remember Ken Gadsby when he used to train us boys at Catleugh in the early-mid 70's. He was rather a portly chap in his 60's by then (a bit like myself now) but I was far too young to appreciate his background and skills. It was the highlight of the week for me and many others.
Quote from: Dazzarugby65 on May 22, 2025, 08:47:31 PM
Yes I offered to fit it after several missed appointments gave up
GLASSWASHER :::::::::::::::::::::: Enough said.
Thanks Daleh. Good memories.
Quote from: Veratis on May 24, 2025, 12:09:01 PM
Cant believe anyone will think fondly of the chaotic reign of an owner that has put the Club in peril of financial disaster on several occasions and left the Club with a massive loan which may take years to repay.
I will always think of him as a crook . Nothing he had done will ever change that
Perhaps we will never know what personal finance Cleeve actually put into the club ...or what he has taken out.
The ground is much the same as it was back in the day and we are still hovering around the same level of football.
Let's hope the new regime works :scarf:
Happy, what constitutes 'works' for you ?
Open dialogue with the fans, attacking football, a reset of the admission price, and then hopefully stability and success in the team.
All of what Happymondays said.