| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga 19:39 - Nov 5 with 16551 views | BFCSupportersTrust |
Representatives of the BST committee have been invited by Chris Nathanial to meet with Jose Riga to discuss the background to his departure from BFC.
The meeting is expected to take place in the next 7 days. The venue and timing of the meeting cannot at this stage be confirmed.
As we have been invited to meet with Jose as representatives of all BFC fans we would like to collate a list of questions that any fan ( whether BST member or not ) might wish to submit to us and shortlist those we deem the most suitable to put to Jose. Of course it must be appreciated we cannot guarantee that each and every question submitted will be asked as we will need to vet the questions and don’t at this stage know how much time we will be allowed.
Following the meeting BST will publish a full transcript of the discussions that take place on our website and circulate this on social media.
Any questions must be submitted to secretary@blackpoolsupporterstrust.org by 5pm Sunday 9th November 2014. Questions posed on social media only will not be short listed so do please email them to us.
We look forward to receiving your submissions.
Up the Pool.
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 12:38 - Nov 7 with 1503 views | Lala |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 12:34 - Nov 7 by daveclayt |
"But is Karl afforded this same balanced approach. Nope.....not a chance."
Karl is often not afforded a balanced approach by some people, no. There are reasons for that, which I'm sure you're fully aware of! Personally, my approach to this whole situation is quite balanced. I have weighed up the arguments in favour of and in defence of the Oyston family, and have come to the conclusion that I utterly, bitterly despise them.
My point is, I don't think the fact that lots of people despise Karl Oyston is a reason to essentially dismiss José Riga as though he was some sort of con-artist. Let's hear what comes out of the meeting. |
'My point is, I don't think the fact that lots of people despise Karl Oyston is a reason to essentially dismiss José Riga'
i don't think that has happened at all, infact I think the opposite is true. |  |
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 12:41 - Nov 7 with 1498 views | daveclayt |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 12:38 - Nov 7 by Lala |
'My point is, I don't think the fact that lots of people despise Karl Oyston is a reason to essentially dismiss José Riga'
i don't think that has happened at all, infact I think the opposite is true. |
I didn't mean dismiss him as in Karl Oyston dismissing him from his post as BFC manager, I meant dismiss his him as in dismiss his means of reply (i.e this meeting). "Tittle-tattle", as I think one particularly bigoted and ignorant poster put it. [Post edited 7 Nov 2014 12:44]
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 12:54 - Nov 7 with 1483 views | Lala |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 12:41 - Nov 7 by daveclayt |
I didn't mean dismiss him as in Karl Oyston dismissing him from his post as BFC manager, I meant dismiss his him as in dismiss his means of reply (i.e this meeting). "Tittle-tattle", as I think one particularly bigoted and ignorant poster put it. [Post edited 7 Nov 2014 12:44]
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daveclayt
To be honest I will listen to what he has to say, but if the questions he is asked are all so one sided then I think he will be left looking less credible.
It seems to me we have signed one or two decent loanees in the one week Clark has been at the helm....Riga needs to be interrogated on these issues as well, and for the benefit of the club why did he not go out scouting talent in the British League's ??
If every question is loaded ' why do you think Karl is such a **** ( make your own mind up)....then it's an irrelevant excersise. If he sheds light on the issues both sides then fair do's....but I'm inclined to think that is not the intention here and he will use the situation just to play the part of the victim, without taking any reasonable responsibily for his share in the charade. | |
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 13:19 - Nov 7 with 1459 views | daveclayt |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 12:54 - Nov 7 by Lala |
daveclayt
To be honest I will listen to what he has to say, but if the questions he is asked are all so one sided then I think he will be left looking less credible.
It seems to me we have signed one or two decent loanees in the one week Clark has been at the helm....Riga needs to be interrogated on these issues as well, and for the benefit of the club why did he not go out scouting talent in the British League's ??
If every question is loaded ' why do you think Karl is such a **** ( make your own mind up)....then it's an irrelevant excersise. If he sheds light on the issues both sides then fair do's....but I'm inclined to think that is not the intention here and he will use the situation just to play the part of the victim, without taking any reasonable responsibily for his share in the charade. |
"If every question is loaded ' why do you think Karl is such a **** ( make your own mind up)....then it's an irrelevant excersise. If he sheds light on the issues both sides then fair do's....but I'm inclined to think that is not the intention here and he will use the situation just to play the part of the victim, without taking any reasonable responsibily for his share in the charade."
I imagine that BST will do all they can not to allow it to descend into a one-sided KO-slanging fest. I think if they keep it balanced and let the facts speak for themselves, then they're onto a winner as the Oystons' actions throughout have been indefensible, whatever Riga's part in it all. This meeting has the potential to be a smoke-and-mirror-free insight into some aspects of the club. Which is more than we've had before in the Oyston "era". | | | |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 13:24 - Nov 7 with 1452 views | seasider13 |
We should wait until after the meeting has taken place, all this bickering before Riga has said a word is a bit pointless imo.  |  |
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 13:31 - Nov 7 with 1447 views | KhonKaenSeasider |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 13:24 - Nov 7 by seasider13 |
We should wait until after the meeting has taken place, all this bickering before Riga has said a word is a bit pointless imo. |
Agreed.
Good luck with the meeting guys. |  |
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 13:37 - Nov 7 with 1442 views | Lala |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 13:31 - Nov 7 by KhonKaenSeasider |
Agreed.
Good luck with the meeting guys. |
'whatever Riga's part in it all'
But Riga's part in it is relevant, you're negating it already, which is exactly my point !! | |
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 13:54 - Nov 7 with 1421 views | OldSkool |
A few people on this thread have very short memories and will forgive Koko yet again.
With blinkered fans like these, it is no wonder the club is being allowed spiral rapidly downwards.
Most have seen the light and deserted in their droves.
The remainder will get the club they deserve. 
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 14:04 - Nov 7 with 1415 views | daveclayt |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 13:37 - Nov 7 by Lala |
'whatever Riga's part in it all'
But Riga's part in it is relevant, you're negating it already, which is exactly my point !! |
I don't agree that I am!
Of course Riga's part in the whole story is relevant to the meeting and the discussions about this particular episode.
My point was that, Riga's behaviour apart, the Oystons have still acted extremely poorly and are still clearly under-investing in the club where it matters. Do I need to put a linky to the league table? Cos I'll do it...  | | | |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 14:13 - Nov 7 with 1405 views | janegallagher |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 23:41 - Nov 6 by ArchibaldKnox |
What a display of closed minds there are here. You should welcome any direct insight into the way our club is run. Listen to what is said by Mr Riga and THEN make your mind up as to its accuracy and relevance. Tittle-tattle it is NOT. It may be the closest we have ever come to gaining understanding of the mindset of our owners. Most other departing managers have been gagged. It is worth hearing both sides. If your opinions are stated as being unmoveable from the outset then, frankly, that is the purest definition of a zealot I know of. Bloody perverse, I call it. [Post edited 7 Nov 2014 13:42]
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You know what Archie, thought Riga had a bit more class |  |
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 14:15 - Nov 7 with 1401 views | TangerinePeteFY8 |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 13:37 - Nov 7 by Lala |
'whatever Riga's part in it all'
But Riga's part in it is relevant, you're negating it already, which is exactly my point !! |
BRR/LaLa .....
What harm can it possibly do, in the scheme of things ?
Our club is dying before our very eyes.
KO gets to spout his propaganda every Tuesday in the Gazette without anyone having the chance to pick him up on it.
If we get an insight into how his recently appointed (& heavily researched !!!) managerial choice, reflects on his working relationship with KO, why would this be an issue.
Given the professional way he handled himself at BFC, I doubt Jose would think slagging KO out of some kind of weird revenge mission, would be a good idea. |  | | |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 14:19 - Nov 7 with 1393 views | Lala |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 14:15 - Nov 7 by TangerinePeteFY8 |
BRR/LaLa .....
What harm can it possibly do, in the scheme of things ?
Our club is dying before our very eyes.
KO gets to spout his propaganda every Tuesday in the Gazette without anyone having the chance to pick him up on it.
If we get an insight into how his recently appointed (& heavily researched !!!) managerial choice, reflects on his working relationship with KO, why would this be an issue.
Given the professional way he handled himself at BFC, I doubt Jose would think slagging KO out of some kind of weird revenge mission, would be a good idea. |
Pete
I think it may take us backwards as a club, to stir up old negativity. That time has gone, Clark and KO have a different relationship and we need to focus on that. That's my opinion, I can't see the constructive good in it, not for the club.
Each to their own though eh... | |
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 14:44 - Nov 7 with 1369 views | Lala |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 14:19 - Nov 7 by Lala |
Pete
I think it may take us backwards as a club, to stir up old negativity. That time has gone, Clark and KO have a different relationship and we need to focus on that. That's my opinion, I can't see the constructive good in it, not for the club.
Each to their own though eh... |
daveclayt
What is out of context about ....
' do you want me to post a link of the league tables, cos I will'
what other context can there be ????
You're right though, probably not worth your time  | |
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 14:54 - Nov 7 with 1358 views | Lytham_FY8 |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 21:53 - Nov 6 by basilrobbiereborn |
I'm with brassedoff - it's just tittle-tattle gathering for the sake of it. A waste of everyone's time, that won't move opinions one iota. |
Bazzle, I'm suprised you can still type with your head so far in the sand. [Post edited 7 Nov 2014 14:54]
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 14:54 - Nov 7 with 1357 views | daveclayt |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 14:44 - Nov 7 by Lala |
daveclayt
What is out of context about ....
' do you want me to post a link of the league tables, cos I will'
what other context can there be ????
You're right though, probably not worth your time |
It's ok, I knew what I meant. I imagine most other people reading did too. I'm not going to let it get to me too much. | | | |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 15:04 - Nov 7 with 1343 views | TwelveAngryMen |
Lala have you put your questions in then ? |  |
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 15:06 - Nov 7 with 1339 views | Lala |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 15:04 - Nov 7 by TwelveAngryMen |
Lala have you put your questions in then ? |
TAM
Do I have to be a BST member ? If not I will put some in for sure...
daveclayt
'I'm not going to let it get to me too much. ' I should certainly hope not !! [Post edited 7 Nov 2014 15:07]
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 15:06 - Nov 7 with 1337 views | seasider13 |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 14:19 - Nov 7 by Lala |
Pete
I think it may take us backwards as a club, to stir up old negativity. That time has gone, Clark and KO have a different relationship and we need to focus on that. That's my opinion, I can't see the constructive good in it, not for the club.
Each to their own though eh... |
Lala,
I am neither pro or anti Oyston mainly because as a Blackpool supporter i haven't the foggiest of what goes on behind the scenes at Bloomfield Road.
But i cannot help in thinking that this Riga meeting might shed some light on a situation that has led to a train wreck of a season.
We are changing managers far too often, these letters from our Latvian President do not inspire confidence, if the fault is with the Oyston regime lets get it out there and not sweep it under the carpet.
Anyhow, lets wait and see what comes from this meeting, it might be the mother of all damp squids,and all this hand wringing will be for nought. [Post edited 7 Nov 2014 15:18]
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 15:15 - Nov 7 with 1327 views | TwelveAngryMen |
Whilst you are welcome to join Lala no you don't - see the OP
WE want this to be a balanced a set of questions as possible
In any event we didn't feel it right to exclude non-BST members just because Riga's agent had invited us to represent BFC fans at this meeting | |
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 15:19 - Nov 7 with 1321 views | Lala |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 15:15 - Nov 7 by TwelveAngryMen |
Whilst you are welcome to join Lala no you don't - see the OP
WE want this to be a balanced a set of questions as possible
In any event we didn't feel it right to exclude non-BST members just because Riga's agent had invited us to represent BFC fans at this meeting |
Thanks TAM - am on it | |
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 15:40 - Nov 7 with 1308 views | Frankel |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 23:41 - Nov 6 by ArchibaldKnox |
What a display of closed minds there are here. You should welcome any direct insight into the way our club is run. Listen to what is said by Mr Riga and THEN make your mind up as to its accuracy and relevance. Tittle-tattle it is NOT. It may be the closest we have ever come to gaining understanding of the mindset of our owners. Most other departing managers have been gagged. It is worth hearing both sides. If your opinions are stated as being unmoveable from the outset then, frankly, that is the purest definition of a zealot I know of. Bloody perverse, I call it. [Post edited 7 Nov 2014 13:42]
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Consider yourself silenced.
Go moan about it on the other place.
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 15:47 - Nov 7 with 1300 views | Lala |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 15:40 - Nov 7 by Frankel |
Consider yourself silenced.
Go moan about it on the other place.
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Always nice to have a constructive well thought through non offensive post to read Frankel.
I have not had a dig at BST at all, and would not, so again you are incorrect. I have respect for BST. I have questioned Riga for suggesting this meeting, I question his motives, and still do, I do not question BST's motives.
'the same old apologists look the buffoons they are'
nice - I wouldn't like to see you banned despite what you think, that would be like taking candy from a baby..................fill your boots pal.... | |
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| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 15:57 - Nov 7 with 1285 views | Wizaard |
| BST Arrange Meeting with Jose Riga on 15:47 - Nov 7 by Lala |
Always nice to have a constructive well thought through non offensive post to read Frankel.
I have not had a dig at BST at all, and would not, so again you are incorrect. I have respect for BST. I have questioned Riga for suggesting this meeting, I question his motives, and still do, I do not question BST's motives.
'the same old apologists look the buffoons they are'
nice - I wouldn't like to see you banned despite what you think, that would be like taking candy from a baby..................fill your boots pal.... |
As a member of BST I have submitted a number of questions, some of which will no doubt be duplicated in their essence by others.
We all want to know why, for example, Riga didn't get in the players he wanted. I've heard it from Karl at a BSA meeting. I'd be interested in hearing the other viewpoint before I leap to any conclusion.
I'm sure the BST reps will ensure that any questions are kept to a standard you'd expect from their public pronouncements. As such, I don't expect it to be a charade aimed at hanging Oyston out to dry with leading questions.
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