Kit man axed?

[hanwell bee]

From TeamLies....

Boss' fury over kit man axe

Boss Steve Coppell has accused chairman and long time friend Ron Noades of "making false economies" following the axing of the club's kit man.
The former Manchester United and England ace is angry that Noades has scrapped the kit man as the side enters the crucial promotion run in.

He said: "I am trying to see the funny side of it but at the moment we must be the only club in the league without a kit man, which I think is a false economy."

Noades has been accused by some fans of deliberately trying to sabotage the side's push for promotion to Division One in recent weeks.

He denies it but the sale of Gavin Mahon and free transfer handed to Paul Gibbs means he is now coming under fire from all quarters.

Coppell, who has stayed silent over his chairman's lack of interest, has spoken out in recent weeks about the cost cutting.

And several key players have told how Noades's penny watching is creating an even stronger team spirit.

Coppell said: "The players deserve such a pat on the back whatever happens this season. They have been totally professional in very difficult circumstances."


What??????

 

[Silly Chip]

I'm trully amazed at how the morale of this team has kept on going in light of all the off field antics by Noades. I guess if Coppell is speaking out against these cuts he might become a casualty himself? The team are playing as if they're guaranteed a huge bonus payment if they secure promotion; I take my hat off to them all for being so professional. Cheers Steve and the lads for keeping the fans dream going!

 

[Gee Bee]

Presume it was that little balding red head bloke. Surely he wasn't full time and only worked match days, and couldn't earn that much. I know we need to save money but this is ridiculous. Also only just realised that Kevin Burke is no longer groundsman, when did he leave and is his replacement cheaper?

 

[The Joker]

This probably explains why I saw Steve Coppell helping to unload the kit from the team coach back at GP after the Wrexham game (I was just leaving after attending the Broncos game). And there was me congratulating him whilst thinking he was just helping out!

I'm not sure, but I think the kit man is Mick Carpenter, who was also involved with Football in the Community.

Kevin Burke left last season. I believe he got an offer outside of football that was too good to refuse!

 

[DidntYouUsedToBee]

You think we've got it bad? Qpha can't even afford food
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/football/teams/q/qpr/newsid_1881000/1881094.stm

 

[Infatuated Bees Alter Ego]

Twas Mick and a damn good egg he was too. Liked Reggae and Dub as his Music and I was in the process of putting all my collection together on tapes for him to listen too.

 

[KcBee]

This is becoming a joke!! Surely this guy wasn't on much. Even my Sunday team have a bloody kit man. What more is Ron going to attempt to do to halt us from promotion?? Well, the lads must been given the best of support from us Bees, for being model pros in a difficult situation!! Well done lads prove him wrong.

 

[swr22]

I am sure that we could all pitch together for a bloody kitman!!

 

[PAZ]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by NorthWestLondonBee:
I am sure that we could all pitch together for a bloody kitman!!</font>

I'm sure you could find a decent number of season ticket holders who are going to the matches anyway who would volunteer to be the kitmen, and would probably love to do it. I'd pay to do it at least every now and then if I got to meet the players.
Maybe, we should write to the club, and offer our services - I'd even get my mum to wash it at home!

 

[DidntYouUsedToBee]

Liked Reggae and Dub and the Bees! Sh*t if he was a woman I'd marry him!

 

[Heston Bee]

I'll do it, free. Seriously, I'm going to all the remaining fixtures anyway, so why not?

Although, I should mention that after my mum's washing mishandlings the Bees may be playing in red and delicate pink stripes.

 

[PAZ]

Wash them on a low temperature, and you'll be alright.

Seriously, try and get in touch with the club and see what happens. It'd be interesting just to see how they react to your offer.

 

[nocoat]

i half seriously (half drunkenly) offered my services for just that the other day at blackpool, and was told by someone in the know that it actually costs 400-500 per week!! pauline fowler could do it cheaper methinks.

 

[Wise old Bee]

I'll do it for £250, if the club let me in for free I'll even come out at half time with my pitchfork and repair divots.