Hey Jack Bird.

[to_ddeath]

You dragons supporters that have the signs in the crowd.Looking forward to your response to bird .There have been some great signs over the years

‘Bird Is The Turd’

 

[Puff]

Fans are footballers, fans are sponsors , fans are administrators, fans are subscribers

Fans pay player salaries.

we are their ultimate employers

 

[st.phil]

PS … people blamed Woods on the leaks, he’s a better bloke than many give him credit… I’m putting money on it being Bird , he’s got all the journos on speed dual, out on the apology in smh now

 

[jeffdragon]

He has apologised this morning.
Knows he said the wrong thing.

 

[jeffdragon]

Too many on dragons fb pages defending him.
At least here you can tell it like it is.

 

[Dragonslayer]

Whilst I was disappointed with Birds comments, in the light of day, I think it reveals a far greater issue, an issue which is boiling over atm.

Bird states in his apology that he was trying to stick up for Hook. He's aware Hook is under enormous pressure and has some personal issues.

I think there in lies the problem.

If, and it's a big if, Hook has some outside problems (I know he recently lost his father), which are effecting his ability to coach effectively, then stepping aside either temporarily or even permanently, may be more prudent than having your mindset elsewhere.

As for Bird, he's a senior player, he should know better, however, it also reveals a deeper frustration amongst the playing group.

"The harder you try, the worse you get" which is the law of inverse effect.

I'm not defending Bird or Hook here, but surely our GM of football could see this as a brewing issue and should have dealt with it long ago instead of letting it fester in the off chance it will right itself.

 

[Slippery Morris]

There was an article stating that Saints are the dumbest team. Bird's comments clearly reflect that.

He has apologised. The Senior Management have really let the fans and players down as the should have got rid of Hook earlier to save all this stress that is currently sweeping through the joint and effecting everyone that is part of the club including the fans. If they gave Hook the boot last year at the end of the season he would possibly be living back in Qld or wherever with a clear head. He would be over the disappointment by now but they let it get worse and potentially created mental health issues on the guy.

Also if Hook is really struggling he should just call it quits and look after himself more than anything. If he went to the board and told them he needs to get out for his mental state I am sure they would accommodate him like any other employer would and help him deal with his issues.

 

[redVbull]

I don't think Bird's case comes from a position of strength ... holding-down infringements, play the ball screw-ups and flatfooted in attack are factors of his game we see too much.

 

[Captain Apollo]

I thought this was a brilliant response to the above meme -

 

[justadragon]

Whilst I was disappointed with Birds comments, in the light of day, I think it reveals a far greater issue, an issue which is boiling over atm.

Bird states in his apology that he was trying to stick up for Hook. He's aware Hook is under enormous pressure and has some personal issues.

I think there in lies the problem.

If, and it's a big if, Hook has some outside problems (I know he recently lost his father), which are effecting his ability to coach effectively, then stepping aside either temporarily or even permanently, may be more prudent than having your mindset elsewhere.

As for Bird, he's a senior player, he should know better, however, it also reveals a deeper frustration amongst the playing group.

"The harder you try, the worse you get" which is the law of inverse effect.

I'm not defending Bird or Hook here, but surely our GM of football could see this as a brewing issue and should have dealt with it long ago instead of letting it fester in the off chance it will right itself.

Our GM has no nous at all when it comes to football clubs, therein lays the problem.

 

[SBD82]

Jack Bird: “the fans shouldn’t blame Hook, they should blame the players”

The fans:

 

[justadragon]

Whilst I was disappointed with Birds comments, in the light of day, I think it reveals a far greater issue, an issue which is boiling over atm.

Bird states in his apology that he was trying to stick up for Hook. He's aware Hook is under enormous pressure and has some personal issues.

I think there in lies the problem.

If, and it's a big if, Hook has some outside problems (I know he recently lost his father), which are effecting his ability to coach effectively, then stepping aside either temporarily or even permanently, may be more prudent than having your mindset elsewhere.

As for Bird, he's a senior player, he should know better, however, it also reveals a deeper frustration amongst the playing group.

"The harder you try, the worse you get" which is the law of inverse effect.

I'm not defending Bird or Hook here, but surely our GM of football could see this as a brewing issue and should have dealt with it long ago instead of letting it fester in the off chance it will right itself.

The club itself has a duty of care towards all the employees, in a situation like this you would expect if Hook was struggling to actually come out and say so as well. The club could have stood him down, but it's a very gray area when the person wont admit they are struggling. Regardless if Bird was sticking up for his coach, the responsibility as a senior player is on him to inform management the the coach is doing it tough personally. We do have things like RU OK days for a reason, mental health is a huge problem but you have own it as well. Anyway I'm sort of placated that he has apologised, I still dont know how you can say those things and not mean them, they were pretty simple sentences, anyway lets all move on shall we.

 

[This Year?]

Jayden owns the loss even though he was one of the better players on the field while Jack makea a fool of himself. Maybe the older players need to learn a thing or two from the younger ones.

 

[kit66]

Bird brain: Jack says sorry for 'fans don't know much about footy' sledge but horse has already bolted

Jack Bird has put his foot in his mouth by taunting Dragons supporters.

www.theroar.com.au

SUMS IT UP TO A T

I know I could make a list of the top 40 second rowers and Bird wouldn't make the cut, same for top 17 locks while I'm at it. Now a list of the dumbest footballers, well I'm thinking top 5 for Jack alongside Lomax.

 

[redVbull]

Whilst I was disappointed with Birds comments, in the light of day, I think it reveals a far greater issue, an issue which is boiling over atm.

Bird states in his apology that he was trying to stick up for Hook. He's aware Hook is under enormous pressure and has some personal issues.

I think there in lies the problem.

If, and it's a big if, Hook has some outside problems (I know he recently lost his father), which are effecting his ability to coach effectively, then stepping aside either temporarily or even permanently, may be more prudent than having your mindset elsewhere.

As for Bird, he's a senior player, he should know better, however, it also reveals a deeper frustration amongst the playing group.

"The harder you try, the worse you get" which is the law of inverse effect.

I'm not defending Bird or Hook here, but surely our GM of football could see this as a brewing issue and should have dealt with it long ago instead of letting it fester in the off chance it will right itself.

No one wants to see anyone struggle as a coach, which makes Hook's state of mind puzzling as has the remedy in his hands... to just pick his side based on merit, talent and proven performance, and build a gameplan around that.

His conservatism is his undoing. Nothing against Mbye but with options like Liddle or Hunt to hooker for Bud Mbye's selection is plainly the least best. We've played most of the season with some spine x-factor benched while rest of the team plays with complacency of being protected by its selection risk-averse coach.

The message is simple. If whatever your're doing isnt getting results, as in business a PIVOT is the only option. Just pick the best squad on the talent available, rewrite the gameplan and get it out there.

Ultimately its a far more defendable coaching strategy than just grinding out to the bitter end with a squad that isn't delivering.

 

[SEAT 1A]

Thank you, Jack, for apologising to the fans, well done.

 

[JohnnoMcJohnno]

Not the first bloke to say something stupid that he regretted. Nor the last.

Compare it though to Tariq Sims reaction after the putrid game the Dragons played following Lance Thomson's death. Tariq simply said he loved the fact that we had such passionate fans.

 

[Number of the Beath]

Your apology means Jack to me, Jack.
Your initial inarticulate but nontheless dismissive and insulting comments directed at the supporter base reflect your true feelings on the matter. You apologised because you were directed to.
I hear the weather is nice in Hull. Why don't you eff off there with your big-mouthed mate, Moses Suli.
Yes, Jack - go to Hull.

 

[TruSaint]

Compare it though to Tariq Sims reaction after the putrid game the Dragons played following Lance Thomson's death. Tariq simply said he loved the fact that we had such passionate fans.

This !.

 

[Pumpkin]

I just don't think a team can represent two different areas and two vastly different types of people. As the Good Lord said "a house divided against itself cannot stand"