HKP return.

lee 66 · Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 4:52 pm Post subject: HKP return.

Just had a chat with my neighbour who's a West stand season ticket holder.He said the word on Saturday amoungst the crowd he sits amoungst was the return of Hong Kong Paul. Apparently hkp isn't happy with the lack of investment and direction the club is heading in under the turks.I immediately scoffed at the suggestion but my neighbour was adamant it's from a reliable source.

thad · Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 5:55 pm Post subject:

Blimey - I thought I had spotted him and even said so before the match... shame I wasn't completely sure, otherwise I would have introduced myself. Rolling Eyes

backofthenet · Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 6:08 pm Post subject:

It doesn't matter if he's unhappy really as the current owners seem happy where they are and most fans seem happy with them.
Anyone interested in HKP's position could always ask him on Twatter - @ctfchongkong

Simon · Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: HKP return.

Crawley69 · Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 7:25 pm Post subject:

Maybe Erin made certain commitments on investment that haven't been full filled. I don't know what he put in this season but 10 percent increase on budget is widely quoted . what would that be 100k ?

Red, Red & Red · Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 7:38 pm Post subject:

You sure its not Hong Kong Phoey Laughing

Simon · Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 7:54 pm Post subject:

Crawley69 · Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 7:57 pm Post subject:

I said maybe HKP may well know based on negociations and possibly contract terms. Erin got the club for minimal consideration to allow investment.

Simon · Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 8:20 pm Post subject:

Crawley69 · Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 8:39 pm Post subject:

Its not uncommon for sellers to stipulate investment requirements when the sale is merely a transfer of ownership. I believe HKP paid all fees from the transaction as well.

thad · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:37 am Post subject:

I've no doubt that HKP has a strong affection and attachment to our club and it's good that he now feels empowered & confident to be more public about it... and as a fan he is perfectly entitled to express any concerns he has about investment.

Whether the owners appreciate it is another matter...(?) dontknow

However, I have to be consistent here, I've never been bothered about the feelings of the club owners - whoever they are or were - when voicing my opinions... all fans should feel able to openly air their views, that is a healthy state of affairs and hopefully the club will be receptive to constructive criticism.

As it happens, I think the current regime are doing a reasonable job and there is a decent basis for qualified optimism going forward.

Ps. When Mr Eren took over he may have had half an eye on Turkey's long-term prospects of joining the EU... the UK decision to leave it... must have generated a lively discussion or two within the camp...!

reigatered · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 2:11 pm Post subject:

Reason for qualified optimism? I don't think so. The team is very poor (just look at the league table) and it has not improved at all since the beginning of the season. Tactically we are predictable and naïve, with an impassive manager who seems incapable of responding to the flow of the game.

We have decent players but they are seriously underperforming. Fans want to see good football, maximum effort, committed players and responsive management. All in very short supply I am afraid.

I am not a fan of 'The Project' as it stands and from all that I have observed this season.

thad · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 2:44 pm Post subject:

reigatered · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 3:29 pm Post subject:

But a 'work in progress' must show significant steps forward over the course of a whole season surely? 50 or so games on I am not sure that the team is any better than it was at the beginning of the season. That is down to the manager.

We are only marginally better in terms of league position than last season and are clearly one of the worst half dozen teams in the division.

Maybe the football is a little better than last year, but only just, and that is from an exceptionally low base level. Be realistic, the club seems to be going nowhere at the moment and we seem to be completely reliant on there being at least two teams each year that are even worse than us - just in order to survive at this level.

thad · Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 3:57 pm Post subject:

I think that we have a foundation that we can build on for next season... Reigatered believes that the rate of progress this season, suggests that we should be looking to change things...

scratch

..both valid opinions under the circumstances, hey-ho at Crawley Town, nothing is ever easy..!