Cobblers Podcast

[Mathius]

Yeah, listened to it now. Can't say I agree with KT's reasoning for not having an occasional youth team game played beforehand, but I thought of another reason not to try this at the present time. The change in venue and increased crowd presence might upset their rhythm and they are still unbeaten with 9 league games to play. There is a real opportunity to go the season unbeaten and that doesn't come around too often, so let them carry on as they are. I will of course look forward to watching them at the PTS in the 1st round of the FA youth Cup on the 30th October.

KT came across very well as usual. We're lucky to have him and I hope he stays involved for some time.

Thanks for asking the question. I did enjoy the podcast and listened to the others as well. I look forward to future podcasts. Keep up the good work, guys!

[wazzacobbler]

Thanks Mathius!

[MCHammer]

Just to join in the love in briefly.  Enjoying the podcasts so far and the audio quality is much better than I was expecting.  Thought the interview with Lee Harper the other week was excellent.  Would really like to hear more of those.

On a downside I realise it might not have been in keeping with the style of the podcast but yet again dissapointed to hear an interview with our chairman that doesn't challenge him more.

Everyone seems to want to tiptoe around him including local radio, press and even supporters and their reps.  Certainly think some challenging questions re land ownership, what he and the club own and what that means for the future would be perfectly reasonable.

[guest3063]

Just to join in the love in briefly.  Enjoying the podcasts so far and the audio quality is much better than I was expecting.  Thought the interview with Lee Harper the other week was excellent.  Would really like to hear more of those.

On a downside I realise it might not have been in keeping with the style of the podcast but yet again dissapointed to hear an interview with our chairman that doesn't challenge him more.

Everyone seems to want to tiptoe around him including local radio, press and even supporters and their reps.  Certainly think some challenging questions re land ownership, what he and the club own and what that means for the future would be perfectly reasonable.

I like KT but he does have an uncanny knack of speaking a lot but not actually fully answering the question. Like some have said previously he would make a good politician.

[guest3230]

Just to join in the love in briefly.  Enjoying the podcasts so far and the audio quality is much better than I was expecting.  Thought the interview with Lee Harper the other week was excellent.  Would really like to hear more of those.

On a downside I realise it might not have been in keeping with the style of the podcast but yet again dissapointed to hear an interview with our chairman that doesn't challenge him more.

Everyone seems to want to tiptoe around him including local radio, press and even supporters and their reps.  Certainly think some challenging questions re land ownership, what he and the club own and what that means for the future would be perfectly reasonable.

Conscious decision from us not to ask anything like that, rightly or wrongly on the basis he got asked about the sale and east stand on the radio and didn't really answer them so it was going to be no different for us.

Fair argument though mate.

[BedsCobb]

Conscious decision from us not to ask anything like that, rightly or wrongly on the basis he got asked about the sale and east stand on the radio and didn't really answer them so it was going to be no different for us.

Fair argument though mate.

The only question of any interest In regards of our football clubs future is will new owners actually own the land adjacent the east stand boundaries or will this be now lost to the club and in the hands of private investors?
This was not asked by the BBC RN show and has yet again gone  un asked.
When you consider the uncertainty hanging over the ownership, that was a very poor conscious decision.
Maybe you could approach the council to do a podcast armed with the same question?

[guest3230]

The only question of any interest In regards of our football clubs future is will new owners actually own the land adjacent the east stand boundaries or will this be now lost to the club and in the hands of private investors?
This was not asked by the BBC RN show and has yet again gone  un asked.
When you consider the uncertainty hanging over the ownership, that was a very poor conscious decision.
Maybe you could approach the council to do a podcast armed with the same question?

Maybe you could just ask him yourself?

Just an idea.

[guest3114]

It’s always a tough one for those who have or are aiming to have a distinguished career in journalism. Do you ask the uncomfortable, challenging and difficult questions running the risk that your subject will not engage with you meaningfully again? Or alternatively do you engage in banal meaningless chat (and possibly a sing-a-long session) giving your new friend an easy ride ensuring that they will be readily available for more meaningless chat in the future? Pulitzer Prize or Wurlitzer Prize, it’s a dilemma?

[Deepcut Cobbler]

Maybe you could just ask him yourself?

Just an idea.

 

[BedsCobb]

Maybe you could just ask him yourself?

Just an idea.

I did, you invited questions for your podcast and I asked the question we ALL want an answer to.
You are the ones doing the podcast interview for the clubs supporters, inviting questions  but decided against asking it.

[The 12th Marquis of Sixfields]

I did, you invited questions for your podcast and I asked the question we ALL want an answer to.
You are the ones doing the podcast interview for the clubs supporters, inviting questions  but decided against asking it.

why don't you just send the guy an email yourself asking him?

[BedsCobb]

why don't you just send the guy an email yourself asking him?

The well being of our club should be a the forefront of all discussion and not avoided at the fear of upsetting those who may have differing agendas in regards of our clubs future.
This week we had not 1 but 2 chances to broach a very serious issue but instead we asked about Thomas's favourite chants and we are told the council are playing ball, but this imo is probably meaning they're  weakening and about to do something that's detrimental to our football club.. They don't talk with our fan base as to what is best for the football club going forward but only those posibly  just out to gain short term personal wealth from the land the club stands on.
Without more openess and transparency I cant see this  going well for our club.
While we still have some bargaining powers.. the hard questions need asking and answers made public not whispered into a few ears.
There is nothing involving the club and council that should be secretive, especially after the last debacle when dealing with private investors on behalf of the towns football club.

[The 12th Marquis of Sixfields]

why don't you just send the guy an email yourself asking him?

[GrangeParkCobbler]

why don't you just send the guy an email yourself asking him?

Do you think he's going to open up and answer all personal emails truthfully and say what he won't say to the general media??

Unless you have to sign some kind of gagging order before he answers you, he's only going to say what he says in public.

I asked him questions once.......to his credit he did answer, but it was just like I said above...nothing he hadn't already said "out loud"

[The 12th Marquis of Sixfields]

Do you think he's going to open up and answer all personal emails truthfully and say what he won't say to the general media??

Unless you have to sign some kind of gagging order before he answers you, he's only going to say what he says in public.

I asked him questions once.......to his credit he did answer, but it was just like I said above...nothing he hadn't already said "out loud"

We'll never know. What I do know is that i'm fed up of reading beds demanding answers yet not having the courage to ask the questions.

[Deepcut Cobbler]

The well being of our club should be a the forefront of all discussion and not avoided at the fear of upsetting those who may have differing agendas in regards of our clubs future.
This week we had not 1 but 2 chances to broach a very serious issue but instead we asked about Thomas's favourite chants and we are told the council are playing ball, but this imo is probably meaning they're  weakening and about to do something that's detrimental to our football club.. They don't talk with our fan base as to what is best for the football club going forward but only those posibly  just out to gain short term personal wealth from the land the club stands on.
Without more openess and transparency I cant see this  going well for our club.
While we still have some bargaining powers.. the hard questions need asking and answers made public not whispered into a few ears.
There is nothing involving the club and council that should be secretive, especially after the last debacle when dealing with private investors on behalf of the towns football club.

Still a coward..

[BedsCobb]

We'll never know. What I do know is that i'm fed up of reading beds demanding answers yet not having the courage to ask the questions.

The clubs spokesperson and several of his loyal subjects keeps him abreast of all posts on social media that may need addressing, just as they did for the previous incumbents,  they know by name the posters who have had the 'audacity' to rock the boat and question the secrecy that shrouds our club and the possible reasons behind its inability to progress the smallest amount these past 20 years.
One concerned email isnt worth a fig as is an ego massaging obsequious podcast. However, several hundred fans openly discussing real concerns the club face will force answers.

[guest3114]

The clubs spokesperson and several of his loyal subjects keeps him abreast of all posts on social media that may need addressing, just as they did for the previous incumbents,  they know by name the posters who have had the 'audacity' to rock the boat and question the secrecy that shrouds our club and the possible reasons behind its inability to progress the smallest amount these past 20 years.
One concerned email isnt worth a fig as is an ego massaging obsequious podcast. However, several hundred fans openly discussing real concerns the club face will force answers.

Beds, I think KT keeps half an eye on this forum only from the perspective of one way of assessing the mood of fans. However suggesting that any comments or opinion on here have any influence whatsoever is nonsense. He doesn’t give a sh1t what you or I think. Most people on this forum don’t, so he definitely won’t. Sorry to suggest your life’s work has been a waste of time an all that?

[The 12th Marquis of Sixfields]

You've had your chance at various Trust forums to raise your points with the backing of a crowd. You bottled it then as well

[guest3230]

The clubs spokesperson and several of his loyal subjects keeps him abreast of all posts on social media that may need addressing, just as they did for the previous incumbents,  they know by name the posters who have had the 'audacity' to rock the boat and question the secrecy that shrouds our club and the possible reasons behind its inability to progress the smallest amount these past 20 years.
One concerned email isnt worth a fig as is an ego massaging obsequious podcast. However, several hundred fans openly discussing real concerns the club face will force answers.