by boozehound » Fri Oct 24, 2008 3:31 pm
Ok, it is common knowledge to most people on here who i am. I played at EP this year under payney and had a very enjoyable year. I have said on other forums that Millar's resume seems very impressive and have not questioned that. All I have said is what I have heard and on this instance it was that he was taking Zak Miller. I put that on here and it was stated that he was signed at North. Didn't think the club would be too happy about that, however I have been assured that this was never promised.
I can not say whether Millar's appointment is a good or bad one. He seems very experienced and BL people have good things to say about him. What I can say is clubs like EP ( and most others) ask for "loyalty" from their players every year, to stay, play for less money, committ more time etc etc. So when a loyal club person (Payne) does a great job and gets the club up to Div 2 and has the support of the players, then misses out on the job the following year it is a contradiction of what is said to players time and time again (again, most clubs not just EP).
Like I said Millar is well credentialled and has good wraps, but IMO if Payne wanted the job it should have been his. I guarantee this, If he was offered the job towards the end of the season he would have re-signed and not looked for other jobs, however was forced to look elsewhere through the fact they re-applied that position.
I say on here only my honest opinion. I dont make up stories to stir trouble and I certainly don't hide behind my name.
Kind regards,
Brendan Donnelly
Harsh but fair.....