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expatriate · 29-10-2009, 19:48

Good evening everyone - and a very special evening since its the first time in ages that i am able to enjoy two nights on the trot in Accy. Sheer bliss !

I have been following the comments about Rob, and feel compelled to make this statement. I know this will not be something many of you agree upon - and that is the great thing about open and transparent debate that we can disagree but maintain a courteous dignity and an open mind - but here goes.

I have known Rob for many years. In fact I have known and worked with Rob in good times and in bad. It is my view that the worst that Rob can be accused of is being exceedingly naive, and commercially quite silly. I would also say that Rob is probably just as much a victim as the rest of us. Possibly more so than most.

I would encourage and urge you all to please take into account the difficult circumstances he has to face. His statements have indeed at times been proven to be incorrect, but even when he has "lied" i believe he was simply working off information he was given. I would also say that it is my honest opinion that on Friday night, Rob believed that the club was going to make good on its obligations. Its not his fault that he was let down by people who did lie and who have actively misled us all.
I would close by saying I happen to know (ie i have incontrovertible proof) that Rob has tried all he can to mortgage his house. He also contributed thousands to the HMRC payment - again in stark and amazing contrast to ALL OTHER DIRECTORS.

I respectfully would ask you all to bear this in mind. Even if you believe that Rob is guilty of acts and statements that are horrible (I can think of at least two statements that were plainly stupid), I would ask that you think of his circumstances. He is often the last man standing, and the only person who actually gets on with the job.

I guess this will open the floodgates, and i am prepared to hear awful things, but I for one do not want to see this personal animosity grow. He is a true fan, "stanley till i die" is branded on his heart. Like many of the rest of us. He is a brother who has erred. Lets forgive him, and lets look forward.

good evening,
Ilyas

29-10-2009, 19:48	#1
expatriate Full Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 213 Liked: 31 times Rep Power: 312	Rob Heys Good evening everyone - and a very special evening since its the first time in ages that i am able to enjoy two nights on the trot in Accy. Sheer bliss ! I have been following the comments about Rob, and feel compelled to make this statement. I know this will not be something many of you agree upon - and that is the great thing about open and transparent debate that we can disagree but maintain a courteous dignity and an open mind - but here goes. I have known Rob for many years. In fact I have known and worked with Rob in good times and in bad. It is my view that the worst that Rob can be accused of is being exceedingly naive, and commercially quite silly. I would also say that Rob is probably just as much a victim as the rest of us. Possibly more so than most. I would encourage and urge you all to please take into account the difficult circumstances he has to face. His statements have indeed at times been proven to be incorrect, but even when he has "lied" i believe he was simply working off information he was given. I would also say that it is my honest opinion that on Friday night, Rob believed that the club was going to make good on its obligations. Its not his fault that he was let down by people who did lie and who have actively misled us all. I would close by saying I happen to know (ie i have incontrovertible proof) that Rob has tried all he can to mortgage his house. He also contributed thousands to the HMRC payment - again in stark and amazing contrast to ALL OTHER DIRECTORS. I respectfully would ask you all to bear this in mind. Even if you believe that Rob is guilty of acts and statements that are horrible (I can think of at least two statements that were plainly stupid), I would ask that you think of his circumstances. He is often the last man standing, and the only person who actually gets on with the job. I guess this will open the floodgates, and i am prepared to hear awful things, but I for one do not want to see this personal animosity grow. He is a true fan, "stanley till i die" is branded on his heart. Like many of the rest of us. He is a brother who has erred. Lets forgive him, and lets look forward. good evening, Ilyas