I'm sad over this whole event. I like the guy, I like what he has done - on and off the field. There was a toxic culture of acceptance that has haunted the Nix since Ricki's last season. It's a shame because I see a project half completed and next season would have seen even more progress. The number of youngsters breaking into the team etc has been awesome. I want to be angry at the guy but I can't. Off the field, the players and club have been much more professional, much more positive, much more proactive, much more engaging.
What the club need to do now, if he really is going, is to appoint someone with the same working ethos. The desire to be number one and not settle for 6th. We'll need to replace the players that might leave, although I do have faith in Oli Sail to step up. He's done extremely well with his few chances.
This fudgeing licence bullshark and independant A League - yes/no/yes/no crap have really done my head in. The other A League clubs and the Nix should have planned and had the "new" league sorted since before last Christmas. If they want to expand the league then allow more teams in. You don't cut teams to expand. Yes Sky should be paying more. Now that they have lost Rugby, you can afford to front up with a lot more than they have been when it comes to football.
I was really enjoying this season until this Western Melbourne bullshark turned up. It has completely derailed our season. I hope they fold. Come back Victory, WSW, Sydney - all is forgiven. Western United are going to be the team to dislike with a passion.
Mark Rudan, Thanks for all that you have reorganised on and off the field. I just wish that the family had enjoyed Wellington as much as you did. You are either an Academy Award winning actor or you really were genuine. I think it is the latter. I will miss you.
I'm angry, sad, feeling helpless. It's like being 2 inches from achieving greatness and having someone snatch it from under your nose. That's my 2 cents worth on this subject.