| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? 07:05 - Apr 7 with 6056 views | HammersmithR |
I know the meeting with Balogun was yesterday. For anyone who went how did it go? Did the club / players try to sweeten people up with gifts or anything? | | | |  |
| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 08:38 - Apr 7 with 5875 views | Esox_Lucius |
It was presented by an American woman named Stormy Daniels? Friend of Hoos? | |
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| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 08:47 - Apr 7 with 5837 views | PlanetHonneywood |
Went really well until the sixth minute.... | |
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| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 08:48 - Apr 7 with 5834 views | Guppy |
He tried to speak but Albert pulled him away | | | |
| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 09:33 - Apr 7 with 5672 views | Hooping_Mad |
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| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 09:46 - Apr 7 with 5598 views | Northolt_Rs |
To protect him… | |
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| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 09:58 - Apr 7 with 5545 views | R_from_afar |
It's about time that the players started trying to sweeten up our fans with gifts.
They've been doing that to opposing teams for half a season  | |
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| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 11:03 - Apr 7 with 5391 views | StoicHoop |
It was really interesting. I was one of the 5 fans present, all of whom were at the Wigan game. I had contacted the club having read Balogun’s statement, as I wanted to know how the club was going to move beyond this new low with 7 games to go, needing 2/3 wins. The club fielded Paul Morrisey, Leon Balogun and, to my amazement, Gareth Ainsworth. Later Lee Hoos joined the group. No punches were pulled. Where have you been the last 5 months? Have you been faking injury? Are you one of ‘Beale’s Boys’? Do you want to go back to Rangers? Wasn’t it outrageous that you ‘confonted’ the fans at Wigan? Balogun was upset, apologetic and keen to put his point of view across. He had wanted to have a dialogue after the game (which I thought was naive), his anger was with Albert trying to pull him away (perhaps), it looked worse on social media (agreed). But what I found really insightful was when the discussion moved beyond this. It was obvious that Gareth and Balogun have a great deal of respect for each other and, if he remains fit, Balogun is seen as key to stabilising the defence in the next 7 games, offering leadership to the younger players and helping us get the wins we need. I really liked the way Gareth eloquently backed his player without wanting in anyway to gloss over how bad things have been over the last 20 plus games. I think the medical department is going to be completely overhauled (!) and there’s going to be a huge clear out in the summer. So why did the meeting take place? My hunch is that Gareth wanted to support a player he sees as crucial to our survival, who has ballsed up big time and needed to explain himself and who required immediate lifting. Crass club PR? I don’t think so. Nothing’s going out from the club about the meeting. Excellent man management, I would say, by Gareth. And Balogun came across as a really nice guy, who will probably leave in 7 games time but who is determined to keep us up. Which for me is our immediate priority before the post mortems on the last 2 seasons | | | |
| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 11:06 - Apr 7 with 5363 views | BazzaInTheLoft |
Nice one.
So was it medicaI incompetence that kept him out for 5 months? | | | |
| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 11:06 - Apr 7 with 5367 views | QPR_Hibs |
Thanks for this, Stoic. | |
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| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 11:14 - Apr 7 with 5328 views | RsinWales |
Really appreciate that feedback and it is actually really pleasing to hear. Brilliant that Ainsworth turned up too. it is very easy to get triggered in all of the worst ways when the broader context is so bleak, so it is encouraging that Balogun came across so well.
If his injury woes have been real, I think the club could have done a little better in its communication. Critchley's somewhat ambiguous comments did make it sound as if he was 'not bothered', which has been the narrative that has stuck around.
Did anyone ask about the 'money' hand gesture? I've been wondering if that was a bit of hysteria, misunderstanding or trouble-making? It is certainly not evident in any of the footage I've seen. | | | |
| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 11:15 - Apr 7 with 5322 views | StoicHoop |
Gareth was diplomatic but he’s clearly got concerns about this whole area. We were told that Balogun had gone to Germany (I think at his own expense, but others would have to confirm if I’d remembered that correctly) to try to get to the bottom of his injury, but Gareth also doesn’t favour giving too detailed updates on injuries for fear of alerting the opposition | | | |
| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 11:18 - Apr 7 with 5297 views | MedwayR |
I know Ainsworth has to be consistent but his stance on injuries does make me laugh at the moment. I doubt we'd be alerting the opposition to anything, we could field 20 players and still lose, they won't be bothered which 11 we play. | |
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| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 11:22 - Apr 7 with 5272 views | StoicHoop |
Balogun denied the hand gesture and didn’t come across as that type of person. He seemed pretty gutted at how he’s being perceived - but who knows? For me it spoke volumes that Gareth was so eloquently supporting him. Our defence is shot to bits and it’s better with Leon in it and that’s why I’m sitting here next to him, I think. Totally agree on Critchley | | | |
| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 11:30 - Apr 7 with 5192 views | stevec |
Thanks for enlightening us. I’m glad the fans didn’t buckle but had their say and we’ll done Ainsworth for getting involved.
This situation needs to be a one off but what a joy that both sides come together, don’t hold back, but come away in some sort of harmony. Like proper men basically.
Well done the fans and the club. | | | |
| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 11:35 - Apr 7 with 5164 views | PunteR |
Perhaps he genuinely didn't realise how much of a c*nt he's looked for the past 5 months? Perhaps he didnt realise his value to this club, how much his contribution helps?
Let's hope this meeting was productive and it helps the players dig in a bit more and keep us in this league.
Good post Stoic. | |
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| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 11:43 - Apr 7 with 5129 views | traininvain |
Good management from Ainsworth. I doubt he’s particularly enamoured with Balogun and the other sick notes but he knows they’re the key to survival. Let’s hope they repay his loyalty and get the necessary points starting this afternoon. | | | |
| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 12:09 - Apr 7 with 4992 views | Northolt_Rs |
Thanks for sharing. I didn’t see him gesture about money from where I was in the ground but I did see the obvious ear cupping which came across as a piss take. Anyway, let’s hope he turns up for the last few games and helps get us away from a disastrous relegation. A win today will go a long way to building some bridges with us fans. [Post edited 7 Apr 2023 12:10]
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| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 12:11 - Apr 7 with 4979 views | RsinWales |
To be fair, if the guy has been genuinely injured and trying to get back in the team, then there is little room for criticism. Perhaps Ainsworth is supporting him because he knows Balogun has not been phoning it in? | | | |
| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 12:22 - Apr 7 with 4894 views | kropotkin41 |
I think I'm going to take this as a good news story, and spend at least a couple of hours happily reflecting on such a rare LFW sighting.
Nice post Stoic. Let's hope Balogun plays out of his skin this afternoon! | |
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| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 13:10 - Apr 7 with 4710 views | traininvain |
I suppose it’s a possibility re Balogun but he’s not helped the situation by arguing with supporters at Wigan. More generally I do get the impression that Ainsworth’s trying to put on a brave face and stay positive to avoid losing the players which makes sense. They do owe him big time imo. | | | |
| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 13:25 - Apr 7 with 4643 views | francisbowles |
Could the 'ear cupping' be because he couldn't make out what was being shouted at him, probably by several people at marginally different times? | | | |
| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 14:53 - Apr 7 with 4400 views | StoicHoop |
He’d better be MOM after all this fuss! 😊 | | | |
| Leon Balogun meeting…how did it go? on 16:39 - Apr 7 with 4235 views | Hunterhoop |
Followed up by playing like a complete clown. | | | |
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