Originally Posted by
Supersub6
Garlick was Chairman, from what we have heard he was not talking to the manager and many fans were blaming him for lack of investment etc. and were frightened that the manager mya quit.
Bear in mind that he had HIS money invested in the club, therefore, he made the decision that, because of the situation with him and the manager and without the fans' backing, he should stand down, take HIS money. or at least some of it, and stand down as Chairman, thus meeting the wishes of many, many fans.
He has not received all HIS money, therefore, he remains on the board, at least for as long as this is achieved.
BT, you tell me that you would not have done exactly the same if you were in his situation. Perhaps you wouldn't, however. would you have sacked the manager? In thr situation as it was, it would appear that one had to go and I am sure that the rest of the board would have kicked up a fuss at the thought that he would sack the manager.
All this being taken into consideration and with the hands of the remainder of the board being firmly tied, he found a buyer, the rest of the board decided to take THEIR money and enjoy their retirement without the encumbrance of running a football club.
Chairman ---no longer Chairman ---fans are happy. Board members no longer responsible for the club -----they are happy and have their money back in their pockets.
However, fans are not happy, because Chairman has done exactly what they wanted him to do but nothing has changed. It's easy running a football club ----just ask anybody who has never done it!