Rotherham United - Failings By the Previous Manager / Recruitmet Team / Owner

[Brin]

ELK, looking at the crocks that Taylor brought in, you have to ask getting rid of Sir Richard was a good move by Taylor? Morrison couldn't lace Richard's boots. He is so slow he couldn't catch a cold. He even failed today to keep a slow ball in that many a player would have.

I always thought Taylor was afraid of Woody's commanding persona and he feared it may well undermine him, hence why he outed him from the club he served so well.

[Ericsladkilnhurst]

ELK, looking at the crocks that Taylor brought in, you have to ask getting rid of Sir Richard was a good move by Taylor? Morrison couldn't lace Richard's boots. He is so slow he couldn't catch a cold. He even failed today to keep a slow ball in that many a player would have.

I always thought Taylor was afraid of Woody's commanding persona and he feared it may well undermine him, hence why he outed him from the club he served so well.

I spoke to Woody at my mates funeral, saying I could not understand the club not offering
another contract, which would have given him a testamonial.
Has you say was Taylor afraid of Woods influence at the club.

[Brin]

My fondest encounter with Richard was after the final at Wembley when he scored both the goals to get us promoted.

A friend and myself had stayed at the Ibis on Wembley Walk, whatever they call it. After the game we made our way to the Hilton where the team were staying. We were very well suitably attired and entered the hotel, walked to the lift where security just allowed us to use the lift to the top floor.

We stepped out only to be greeted by more security who simply waved us in to the players and their families on the roof top terrace. Woody was sprawled out on a long couch with his legs on display battered and bruised. I introduced myself as Wardy offered to buy us a drink.

Richard's concern even then was whether he would be offered a new contract as this was his final season. I assued him after what he had done for the club gaining Championship status, he deserved at least another 2 years and that's what happened.

No matter what you say about Woody, he was the consummate professional right to the very end.

[clarkey1974]

To many vinos brin..?