Friday, 20 January 2012

W...W....Westwood?!?

It may well be very nice of Ashley Westwood to step in and assist the club as the FOURTH Manager we've got through this season, and even more impressively, the third in January, but, c'mon, WTF?  Haven't we seen enough red cards this season?

Complete list of reasons why Imraan has appointed him -

(A) In the pre-season game between the club and DRC employees last year Westwood kicked one of the Locum backroom staff into the stand, and then glowered over him to get up if he fancied "some more".  We suspect, that in light of recent events concerning our former sponsors, that this incident has endeared him to our Chairman.

Reasons we should be happy -
(A) He knows the way to Wrexham!

(B) He's not Morrell.
Officially the angriest man
to have ever lived

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Imraan promised a fair hearing by the League

"Please Mr Ladak, take a seat...."

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Is Imraan actually "well?"

If you knew someone who had made a string of calamitous decisions, blamed everyone else for their failings, didn't to turn up to important meetings, and changed his mind every other day, you would be worried for their state of mind.

Yet, this is how Imraan has come across these past few months.  We've all been quick to criticise his increasingly curious behaviour and outbursts, but could this be symptomatic of someone struggling with their mental health?

Ever since he moved us to Non Park, with absolutely no idea of how to run or fund the site, his decision making has been highly suspect.  Employing Morrell and handing our long, lucrative contracts to players who had shown nothing during pre-season other than they fully understood the term "all you eat buffet" showed further lack of judgement.

Assuming that the new facilities would somehow, automatically generate income without him actually doing anything could be a sign of shoddy business acumen.  Alternatively could it be evidence of failing thought process?

His infamous blaming of everyone and everything else for mistakes that he made could be further evidence of a vague grasp on reality.

From the moment he announced the club was for sale he has changed his mind daily about what he intends to do. Firstly he is happy to give the club up.  Next he wants a couple of hundred thousands to sell up.  Next he wants investors to give him money, but insisting that (for God alone knows what reason) he remain as Chairman. Suddenly the club debt is given at over a million?  Does he even know what he wants or what we owe anymore?

Add into this mix his oft-suggested, alleged all-night online gambling "hobby", and you have to wonder how long he can carry on.  We fear he hasn't grasped how close to folding the club is.  All we can hope is that his close friends or family can get through to him, and, if necessary, get him some help.  Preferably before he drives the club fully onto the rocks.

Sunday, 15 January 2012

Corby Set For Independence Vote

In a surprise development, it has emerged that the Scottish referendum will include the people of Corby.

And if the Scots vote for independence, they will get Corby as part of the deal.

“Two can play at that game”, said a Government spokesman, “and we look forward to seeing the expression on Alex Salmond’s face when he finds out what a shit hole it is”.

“In fact, even if the Scots vote no, we will ask England to vote yes to get rid of Corby.”

Alex Salmond is understood to be reflecting on the news.

Saturday, 14 January 2012

Now, who fancies a gamble?

Has a game ever looked less likely to be played?

http://www.ketteringtownfc.co.uk/story.php?story_id=921

Baby, it's cold outside!

Frozen conditions.  Is the game on?  How to find out?  Call the club and speak to one of the club staff (as if!)  What about checking club website?  It's OK for finding out what meal will be available for pre-match dining, or if you want the stats of players like Jon Challinor, or Manager Morrell Maison!  We can even see the stats of greats like Roy Clayton (184 goals in 462 games), or Brett Solkhon (curiously 0 goals in 0 games...)

However, when it comes to less important information such as, are we actually playing today, or is the Chairman intent on destroying the club, we are less well served.

There is also a handy section detailing our collection of officials and authorised blaze-wearers.


Club President - Sid Chapman

Chairman - Imraan Ladak
Finance Director - VACANT
Operations Director - VACANT
Non-Executive Director - Lee Thorn
Non-Executive Director - Elio Buizza
Associate Director - Adrian Wright
Associate Director - Gary Foreman
Associate Director - Bryony Gates
Associate Director - Gary Graham
First Team Manager - Mark Stimson
Assistant Manager - Scott Barrett
Club Secretary - Mike Cobb-Pernak
Community & Schools Liaison Officer - Mike Cobb-Pernak
Club Doctor - Dr David Thomas
Safety Officer - Mark Brace
Groundsman - Paul Knowles (Greenbay Maintenance)
Programme Team - Terry Brumpton And Excel Print
Club Photographer - Mike Capps (Kappasport)
Webmaster - SLAMJAM


I can't say I'm totally familiar with the set-up at Non Park, but I'd be surprised if Messrs Stimson, Knowles or Thorn would confirm the accuracy of this list.  Interestingly the main triumvirate of Chairman, Operations & Finance Directors are all sadly lacking.  OK, there is at least a name under the title of Chairman, but, come on, surely this one is a joke?

Just another symptom of a club that if you said was run in an amateurish fashion, you would be insulting amateurs.