The RFU - still a bloody embarassment

Portnoy wrote:Memo to the interim Board of Governors:

End-of-term report:

RWC 2013: The first XV results were poor on the pitch - but worse off it. Head prefect, Moody failed to control the prefects who disgraced the school by hitting the bars. Taking this as a guideline, the ill-discipline spread throughout the school. Head of PE, Mr Andrew failed to travel with the team and therefore failed to support Mr Johnson, master in charge of the 1st XV. Consequently Mr Johnson was dismissed. No further action was deemed necessary.
Attainment B-
Effort D

Remedial action: Mr Johnson was replaced by Mr Lancaster who produced some improvement in results during the Six Nations on the scoreboard at least, but pitch performances were largely uninspiring.

However the temporary Governors voted to appoint Mr Lancaster on a permanent basis.
Attainment B
Effort B+

European results were very disappointing.
In the domestic league, another late disaster struck when one side is in financial difficulties and a problem has occurred with another is applying for entry without having completed the appropriate forms correctly - legal action pending pending.
Attainment C-
Effort D

Board of Governors' performance summary:
It is noted that despite promises to the contrary to the contrary, the Board remains in limbo. It is noted that Mr Lancaster's appointment will become the responsibility of any new permanent successors.
Attainment D-
Effort E

footnote:
Some aspects of Board attainments have increased significantly
Gin and Tonics consumed: 17,948
Air Miles accrued: 24,673

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

Portnoy wrote:Memo to the interim Board of Governors:

End-of-term report:

RWC 2011: The first XV results were poor on the pitch - but worse off it. Head prefect, Moody failed to control the prefects who disgraced the school by hitting the bars. Taking this as a guideline, the ill-discipline spread throughout the school. Head of PE, Mr Andrew failed to travel with the team and therefore failed to support Mr Johnson, master in charge of the 1st XV. Consequently Mr Johnson was dismissed. No further action was deemed necessary.
Attainment B-
Effort D

Remedial action: Mr Johnson was replaced by Mr Lancaster who produced some improvement in results during the Six Nations on the scoreboard at least, but pitch performances were largely uninspiring.

However the temporary Governors voted to appoint Mr Lancaster on a permanent basis.
Attainment B
Effort B+

European results were very disappointing.
In the domestic league, another late disaster struck when one side is in financial difficulties and a problem has occurred with another is applying for entry without having completed the appropriate forms correctly - legal action pending pending.
Attainment C-
Effort D

Board of Governors' performance summary:
It is noted that despite promises to the contrary to the contrary, the Board remains in limbo. It is noted that Mr Lancaster's appointment will become the responsibility of any new permanent successors.
Attainment D-
Effort E

footnote:
Some aspects of Board attainments have increased significantly
Gin and Tonics consumed: 17,948
Air Miles accrued: 24,673

Getting a little ahead of yourself there, Portnoy?!

Portnoy wrote:Remedial action: Mr Johnson was replaced by Mr Lancaster who produced some improvement in results during the Six Nations on the scoreboard at least, but pitch performances were largely uninspiring.

Portnoy wrote:The LW one was certainly on his watch beshocked. And the SL appointment.
I always said that the board should be stable before ant managerial/coaching appointments are made. And in that they failed.

I think the England set-up and RFU are going through a stage of reform, and it is fruitless comparing the set-up at the WC to the set-up now. They've changed a great deal, and at least give them a whole season of rugby as opposed to a half, before condemning them to absolute failure.

I'm so excited about this England team, their current moral, ethics, and grit. Bring on the summer tour.

doctor_grey wrote:A few comments.
Apologies if I come across harsh, I am on my morning coffee and haven't had breakfast yet.

Portnoy wrote:Remedial action: Mr Johnson was replaced by Mr Lancaster who produced some improvement in results during the Six Nations on the scoreboard at least, but pitch performances were largely uninspiring.

From my perspective, I care most about wins. How can any England supporter worry about how we look? We were never the prettiest national team on earth. And, by all that's right and holy, we never will be. England have never won any style points.

But I do want to see improvement. And to be fair, England did improve throughout the 6 Nations. Starting very hesitatingly, England came within one great individual play by Wales' Scott Williams and/or a few inches by Strettle from either a draw or, possibly, defeating Wales. Followed by a good win against France and then breaking our duck against Ireland (finally!). Not a bad start for a new coaching staff, eh?

About Ian Ritchie:

Portnoy wrote:The LW one was certainly on his watch beshocked. And the SL appointment.
I always said that the board should be stable before ant managerial/coaching appointments are made. And in that they failed.

The London Welsh fiasco - if it really one - is based upon rules established well before Ian joined the asylum. And frankly, whether some existing Premiership clubs meet the current promotion criteria or not, everyone knew the rules for promotion. Its not important whether anyone agrees with the rules for promotion. The rules were there and everyone knew them. The existing clubs which appear to not meet the requirements were grandfathered. If one of them were to be relegated, then they would have to meet the same criteria to get back up. According to the PRL, the rules are there to build a financially sustainable Premiership. I think Ian should throw the book at London Welsh for costing time and legal fees, and also screwing Newcastle and his own club in the process.

I do agree the RFU should have put their house in order before making the final decision on the head coach. But that might take years. At least Ian acted decisively on this, not a strong trait at the RFU in recent years.

RubyGuby wrote:Another GS for Wales Hersh and a commendable 3/5 for your boys in 2013

HERSH wrote:So Wales fluked it.

Again.

Some people get all the luck , but as already stated I think that luck will run out against the Aussies.