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Post by Stowmarket Shrew on Jan 8, 2021 12:06:09 GMT 1
This is inexcusable from Golborne, simply beyond the pale. With the sacrifices everyone else are making. Yes, work meetings are allowed face to face, I have one in the office next Friday, but a) this doesn't look like a work meeting and b) I've spent a long time this week sorting the logistics for spaced chairs, in and out, masks etc, and there are only three of us!
That he's attended a gathering indoors with so many people, with absolutely no regard for social distancing is astonishing, that he's then chosen to share it to the world leaves me lost for words.....
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Post by stuttgartershrew on Jan 8, 2021 12:11:10 GMT 1
Will be interested to know if he did test positive. Although I don't think we will learn about that unless he comes out and lets us know himself.
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Post by northwestman on Jan 8, 2021 12:13:07 GMT 1
We need a Club statement from BC to clarify this situation.
I expect he's already on the case.
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Post by ssshrew on Jan 8, 2021 12:14:19 GMT 1
I would hope so even if we don’t hear about it.
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Post by Stowmarket Shrew on Jan 8, 2021 12:15:44 GMT 1
We need a Club statement from BC to clarify this situation. I expect he's already on the case. Yes, we do. I would suggest players have been sacked for less, if this isn't gross misconduct then I'd struggle to know what else was. I think it's about time a club, any club, a stand against arrogant, idiotic, supposed role models, who have been allowed to carry on working because of the joy and mental health benefits they bring to so many of us, but with that comes responsibility and humility, sadly, absent any information to the contrary, both appear to be totally absent here.
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Post by Pilch on Jan 8, 2021 12:33:21 GMT 1
We surely have to blame ricketts for this , whats he thinking of , letting his players get up to this sort of thing ?
Oh no wait
Forget that , it’s nothing to do with the manager anymore 😜
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Post by stuttgartershrew on Jan 8, 2021 12:37:24 GMT 1
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Post by filmcrewshrew1 on Jan 8, 2021 12:43:16 GMT 1
I have to admit, I'm stunned by that pic of Golbourne, not just because of how foolish and unsafe it is but also because after speaking to him in the past and interviewing him, I got the impression he was a very very switched on fella, more than the average footballer if you like.
Whilst it may have nothing to do with the recent outbreak I for one cannot see how he can excuse that.
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Post by ssshrew on Jan 8, 2021 12:49:56 GMT 1
Appearances, it would seem, can be deceptive.
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Post by The Shropshire Tenor on Jan 8, 2021 12:53:02 GMT 1
I have to admit that I don’t know what Golbourne looks like, is he in that pic?
Also is it from 2020 and not a memory from 2019?
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Post by Minormorris64 on Jan 8, 2021 12:53:49 GMT 1
Appearances, it would seem, can be deceptive. I would wager that 99& of "footballers" have no grip at all on common sense and the reality of life?
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Post by northwestman on Jan 8, 2021 12:57:56 GMT 1
I have to admit that I don’t know what Golbourne looks like, is he in that pic? Also is it from 2020 and not a memory from 2019? Seems a bit late to be putting up a pic from 2019! Still, I'm sure this is being investigated. Perhaps Golbourne can put up some clarification on his Instagram!
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Post by ssshrew on Jan 8, 2021 13:04:22 GMT 1
He’s the one in the red and black check jacket. If it’s from 2019 why is he looking forward to 2021 and praising them for working through a difficult time? Also ‘on to the festivities’ doesn’t sit well.
It’s because of people like him I’m not likely to see a game this season at all, why our medical staff are under such pressure and, in all likelihood, why some of his team mates are isolating and the club are losing money. ‘
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Post by electrum on Jan 8, 2021 13:09:23 GMT 1
Anyone know when the photo was actually taken? Are we sure it was this Christmas?
As others have said, just because it was posted this year doesn't mean the photo was taken this year.
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Post by filmcrewshrew1 on Jan 8, 2021 13:10:53 GMT 1
Anyone know when the photo was actually taken? Are we sure it was this Christmas? Its seems w.c 21st December 2020.
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Post by electrum on Jan 8, 2021 13:11:53 GMT 1
Anyone know when the photo was actually taken? Are we sure it was this Christmas? Its seems w.c 21st December 2020. As others have said, just because it was posted this year doesn't mean the photo was taken this year.
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Post by frankwellshrews on Jan 8, 2021 13:19:16 GMT 1
Unless it's actually been established that Scott was the first one to test positive I'd say put the pitchfork order on hold.
According to Companies House he's a Director of two property development and building firms with the suffix "GW" which look to have been active since 2015. Perfectly plausible that it's a previous photo he's just put up to go with the message. Given the covid safe guidelines he will almost certainly be aware of as an employer in the construction industry I'd be surprised if he would put up a "current" photo that clearly shows no PPE or social distancing indoors as that could well lead to problems further down the line.
As for "festivities", fairly sure nost of us will have had festivities at home with immediate family, no rules against that.
The club will likely be doing their own investigation on this anyway so probably not helpful to have a kangaroo court online really. Goes without saying this would be very disappointing in the eventthat this is how the outbreak happebed though.
As an aside, one thing that doesn't always sit well with me is the sense that some if our senior pros appear to be very focussed on outside business interests. I get that retiring in your 30s means you need to start looking to the future (and in Scott's case I've no particular complaints about his effort level over the last year or so, but one or two others would do well to remember they're currently contracted to play for Salop full time - welcome to ditch it and get off the payroll if they're hearts not in it).
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Post by filmcrewshrew1 on Jan 8, 2021 13:20:11 GMT 1
Its seems w.c 21st December 2020. As others have said, just because it was posted this year doesn't mean the photo was taken this year. Why mention 'here's to a great 2021' on a picture taken in 2019???
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Post by ssshrew on Jan 8, 2021 13:23:53 GMT 1
In any case it’s an extremely provocative thing to post at this time, if the photo is from last year then he should have said so.
This is not a kangaroo court - it is people who pay good money to, in my case, not see their team, having a point of view about the actions of an employee whose wages they contribute to with, this year, no reward of live football.
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Post by staffordshrew on Jan 8, 2021 13:24:57 GMT 1
Its seems w.c 21st December 2020. As others have said, just because it was posted this year doesn't mean the photo was taken this year. If he posted a previous year's celebration without explanation that would make him a complete idiot.
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Post by South Stand Salopian on Jan 8, 2021 13:29:43 GMT 1
Anyone know when the photo was actually taken? Are we sure it was this Christmas? As others have said, just because it was posted this year doesn't mean the photo was taken this year. It was posted on 24th December 2020. If he used an old photo it would’ve been a good idea to let us know as people will assume it was from this Christmas. Can’t see the photo on any other of his posts.
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Post by frankwellshrews on Jan 8, 2021 13:37:43 GMT 1
In any case it’s an extremely provocative thing to post at this time, if the photo is from last year then he should have said so. This is not a kangaroo court - it is people who pay good money to, in my case, not see their team, having a point of view about the actions of an employee whose wages they contribute to with, this year, no reward of live football. A poorly worded and thought out social media post is a different thing from actually breaking the law though. Given this is a public forum and people are throwing accusations at named individuals I think a bit more caution would be advisable.
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Post by champagneprince on Jan 8, 2021 13:38:02 GMT 1
Yep, if this is a genuine pic from Christmas 2020 then he's an idiot.
However, every single person at the club could have similar pictures in their photo galleries which they've been sensible enough not to publish on the Internet. They might have all been at it! Including Roland!
There is zero evidence that Goldbourne is responsible for bringing Covid into the club and the 'blame game' should not apply to this virus.
If we want to blame him for being a dickhead then that's a different matter!
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Post by wakemanender on Jan 8, 2021 13:38:33 GMT 1
As a supporter no matter what is happening on the field you just want to be proud of your club as I am sure we all were a few weeks ago with Rolands MBE. Then you get players like in this case letting everybody down. The football club has potentially lost a lot of money with the loss of the Southampton game and although you cant put that down to one player he has at the very least shown himself to be a very poor role model and those senior players liking the post are not much better. Very disappointing.
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Post by El Huracán!!!! on Jan 8, 2021 13:43:00 GMT 1
We surely have to blame ricketts for this , whats he thinking of , letting his players get up to this sort of thing ? Oh no wait Forget that , it’s nothing to do with the manager anymore 😜 Not true, hes come in for some criticism as well for the lax interview he did before Christmas holidays where he said "if you break the rules only do so a little" or something to that effect.
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Post by grandisonsgoldfish on Jan 8, 2021 13:46:23 GMT 1
I think this thread sums up why medical records are one of the two most protected bits of data under GDPR.
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Post by Mortgagehound on Jan 8, 2021 13:50:47 GMT 1
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Post by electrum on Jan 8, 2021 13:51:12 GMT 1
As others have said, just because it was posted this year doesn't mean the photo was taken this year. Why mention 'here's to a great 2021' on a picture taken in 2019??? Because it was posted in 2020?
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Post by electrum on Jan 8, 2021 13:55:00 GMT 1
Anyone know when the photo was actually taken? Are we sure it was this Christmas? As others have said, just because it was posted this year doesn't mean the photo was taken this year. It was posted on 24th December 2020. If he used an old photo it would’ve been a good idea to let us know as people will assume it was from this Christmas. I agree. It just seems people have been very quick to be outraged, with some demanding Scott should be sacked (ffs), by something which may, possibly, have a perfectly legitimate backdrop.
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Post by stuttgartershrew on Jan 8, 2021 14:15:57 GMT 1
Even if it is from 2020, I don't think the club should sack him. People make mistakes. I'm sure he'll be made aware in no uncertain terms that what he did was wrong, I'm sure he would be looking to apologise and then we can all move on hopefully safe in the knowledge that he (and fellow players) might be taking things a little more seriously (if they weren't already).
Its irresponsible and a daft mistake (if it was from only a couple of weeks ago) but I don't think you should be sacking people for that.
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