SUFC: The Future Interview with Justin Rees 20/02/2025

[dusterman]

Seemed a bit more nervous/anxious than usual in this one, I thought. Or frustrated I suppose, something different anyway.

 

[rigsby]

Full interview here.

Good interview that.

Made some good points about the training ground and Shivas. Probably felt he had too after reading some of sneering posts on social media.

 

[Bratislava Blue]

If you believe that I think you're being naive. Firstly, all he meant was that it's easier to talk about the club after three good results: he meant the tone of the interview, i.e. it might have been a bit more sombre.

Secondly, I 100% doubt Justin and COSU will take feedback on team selections etc from us lot, especially as we can't all agree ourselves. Don't forget, as a poll has shown, people that want the management team changed are in the minority. Why would he listen to them, just because they're louder?

It's not about being naive, it's all about two different people can interpret the same message. How can you be so sure that it was easier to talk about the club after three good results. You may be just focused on the results. But those 3 results were delivered by 3 very different performances. Performances that really deserved 4 points and not 7.
I am not one of those that want the management out, before you label me as being part of the minority. But what you are saying is despite in the interview encouraging the fans to provide feedback using the various modes, both him and the rest of COSU delete the feedback on team selections etc.
Does he really want to contradict himself?

 

[Bratislava Blue]

100% No. He just meant it’s easier to talk about the club after a positive set of results.

And you think that the performances that brought about those 7 points were positive?

 

[londonblue]

It's not about being naive, it's all about two different people can interpret the same message. How can you be so sure that it was easier to talk about the club after three good results. You may be just focused on the results. But those 3 results were delivered by 3 very different performances. Performances that really deserved 4 points and not 7.
I am not one of those that want the management out, before you label me as being part of the minority. But what you are saying is despite in the interview encouraging the fans to provide feedback using the various modes, both him and the rest of COSU delete the feedback on team selections etc.
Does he really want to contradict himself?

No, naive might not be the right word. Deluded might be more appropriate, although I feel that's a bit strong.

 

[blues exile]

Rees' comments were somewhat enigmatic and the interviewer perhaps should have probed a bit deeper but of course this was basically a PR exercise to convey a positive message rather than an opportunity for investigative journalism.

 

[Hawkwell Blue]

And you think that the performances that brought about those 7 points were positive?

I said the results were “positive”. Performances become less relevant towards the end of a season but I actually think two of the performances were positive if that counts for anything.

 

[rigsby]

Rees' comments were somewhat enigmatic and the interviewer perhaps should have probed a bit deeper but of course this was basically a PR exercise to convey a positive message rather than an opportunity for investigative journalism.

That because there is nothing to investigate. 99% of fans are happy for what Justin has done so far.

In your case if its not Kev then its COSU. Why don't you try and support the club you claim to be fan of. Yes it might mean getting your hand in your pocket but give try. It might even cheer you up.

 

[blues exile]

That because there is nothing to investigate. 99% of fans are happy for what Justin has done so far.

In your case if its not Kev then its COSU. Why don't you try and support the club you claim to be fan of. Yes it might mean getting your hand in your pocket but give try. It might even cheer you up.

So basically stick your head in the sand, never query anything and all will be well. That worked well for Ron Martin didn't it!
On your last point, over 60 years of supporting the Blues I have probably spent more money than on any other single interest or pursuit so I do not need lectures such as yours thank you all the same.

 

[Bearded Shrimper]

i thought it went fine. but that's what they want me to think

 

[Bratislava Blue]

No, naive might not be the right word. Deluded might be more appropriate, although I feel that's a bit strong.

And here is an example why many don't post on here. Someone has an opinion, it differs from many, the majority respect the opinion of another Blues fan and someone who has followed the club from near and far for over 40 years and based on that opinion is accused of being naive and deluded.

londonblue, before replying, firstly make sure that the message you are trying to get across gets put across at the first attempt not after a rethink. Secondly, if after a rethink you chose to use stronger language, know the person first that you are aiming it first.

Notice I haven't responded with any insults aimed towards you. Maybe that is telling you something about me...

 

[Bratislava Blue]

I said the results were “positive”. Performances become less relevant towards the end of a season but I actually think two of the performances were positive if that counts for anything.

The first one being Halifax and the second one being which one?

Rochdale - Who played us off the park for most of the match until we got fortunate with an o.g. and they nearly handed us the 3 points.
Aldershot - Who we failed to capitalize against a very poor side at home (not for the first time) and were lucky at the end to get three points. We got lucky when it was 1-0, got a deserved second but couldn't kill the game off that allowed them to get a goal back and were relieved to hear the final whistle.

As for the Halifax game prior to our third we looked like given up the 2 goal lead that we had. But despite that it was bar far the best of the 3 performances. I'm curious to read the positives that you took from the 3 games.

 

[Hawkwell Blue]

As I’ve said on a couple of occasions my “positives” were the seven points. And, in my opinion, beating a team 3-1 who at the time had the best away defence in the league was a positive. Also getting a point with a late goal against a team who with games in hand could be comfortably in the playoffs should also be looked upon as a positive. And actually winning a game when not playing particularly well is always a positive.

Hopefully this has been helpful.

 

[londonblue]

And here is an example why many don't post on here. Someone has an opinion, it differs from many, the majority respect the opinion of another Blues fan and someone who has followed the club from near and far for over 40 years and based on that opinion is accused of being naive and deluded.

londonblue, before replying, firstly make sure that the message you are trying to get across gets put across at the first attempt not after a rethink. Secondly, if after a rethink you chose to use stronger language, know the person first that you are aiming it first.

Notice I haven't responded with any insults aimed towards you. Maybe that is telling you something about me...

I was explaining why I used naive and NOT deluded. Feel free to take offence if you wish, but that was never the intention. Go and have a look over all the rest of my posts if you want. You won't find many that could be considered insulting. After all, I could consider your post insulting when you're trying to tell me how to construct a post like I don't know.

BTW. I couldn't care less how long you've supported the club. After all, if you're using that as a way to add weight to your post, you're way behind me, so by that logic I could ignore your opinion. But, in my view, every opinion is welcome (even if I disagree with them) regardless of how long they've been a fan. (I might take exception if someone who has been a fan for about 5 years telling me this is the worst team we've ever had, but that's a different matter.)

 

[Bratislava Blue]

I was explaining why I used naive and NOT deluded. Feel free to take offence if you wish, but that was never the intention. Go and have a look over all the rest of my posts if you want. You won't find many that could be considered insulting. After all, I could consider your post insulting when you're trying to tell me how to construct a post like I don't know.

BTW. I couldn't care less how long you've supported the club. After all, if you're using that as a way to add weight to your post, you're way behind me, so by that logic I could ignore your opinion. But, in my view, every opinion is welcome (even if I disagree with them) regardless of how long they've been a fan. (I might take exception if someone who has been a fan for about 5 years telling me this is the worst team we've ever had, but that's a different matter.)

You chose to change your wording preferring to use the word deluded. It not about me taking offense it's more to do with the fact that you chose to attribute a type of personality to someone that you don't even know. Just like I don't even know you. Why would I take time to review posts and make judgements on whether they are insulting or not? Maybe you should ask the question to the individuals they are aimed at. It's very subjective. My recommendation about how you construct you post was aimed to be "tongue in cheek". Again my humor, sarcasm wherever you want to call it, could be considered subjective. It depends on who is reading it and who knows me.
As for the 40 years comment, I certainly don't use that to add weight to any discussion or debate involving the Blues on here. I referenced it purely to point out that naive or deluded comments are generally not associated with Blues fans that have the length of tenure that I have. The fact that you have a longer tenure than me is irrelevant. If you believe in what you have just written "every opinion is welcome" then I would question your definition of the word "welcome".

 

[londonblue]

You chose to change your wording preferring to use the word deluded. It not about me taking offense it's more to do with the fact that you chose to attribute a type of personality to someone that you don't even know. Just like I don't even know you. Why would I take time to review posts and make judgements on whether they are insulting or not? Maybe you should ask the question to the individuals they are aimed at. It's very subjective. My recommendation about how you construct you post was aimed to be "tongue in cheek". Again my humor, sarcasm wherever you want to call it, could be considered subjective. It depends on who is reading it and who knows me.
As for the 40 years comment, I certainly don't use that to add weight to any discussion or debate involving the Blues on here. I referenced it purely to point out that naive or deluded comments are generally not associated with Blues fans that have the length of tenure that I have. The fact that you have a longer tenure than me is irrelevant. If you believe in what you have just written "every opinion is welcome" then I would question your definition of the word "welcome".

I was pointing out what I didn't say. Again, if you want to misconstrue in order to take offence, that's your prerogative.

If you were trying to be tongue in cheek with your comment about how compose a post, then you might want to take your own advice!

Your whole point about length of support is irrelevant as it seems you've, once again, completely misconstrued what I said.

 

[Cricko]

And. Back on topic please. If you want a personal chat PM each other.

 

[tommy tucker]

Mybe some on hear dont rember The medling of our now removed chairman .Every time he opened his mouth lies poured out of it .He also medled in the team who we should sign and poked his nose in things he shouldnt .At least Justin is trying to let the fan base what is going on at our club . And he leaves the day to day running of the football side of things to the people who knows best .And long may that continue COSU should have the backing of all the fans As they saved our club from a man who wanted to destroy it and allmost did .

 

[Medway Blue]

The first one being Halifax and the second one being which one?

Rochdale - Who played us off the park for most of the match until we got fortunate with an o.g. and they nearly handed us the 3 points.
Aldershot - Who we failed to capitalize against a very poor side at home (not for the first time) and were lucky at the end to get three points. We got lucky when it was 1-0, got a deserved second but couldn't kill the game off that allowed them to get a goal back and were relieved to hear the final whistle.

As for the Halifax game prior to our third we looked like given up the 2 goal lead that we had. But despite that it was bar far the best of the 3 performances. I'm curious to read the positives that you took from the 3 games.

Plenty of positives to take from all three performances.

Rochdale came absolutely nowhere near to playing us off the park.

Aldershot are in a false position, but we did enough to grind out the 3 points.

I really don't know what there is to complain about, and I don't know why anybody thinks Justin shnould have been questioned about that.

It wasn't an overly probing interview, but it did show that there is plenty to be positive about when it coems to the direction of the football club at present.

 

[NZamba Legend]

Great to see a positive interview with our new chairman has turned into another barney