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Post by borthwick on May 12, 2021 10:18:03 GMT
So Dave Ryan is leaving division one basketball after a 17 year journey. I'm astounded at his sacrifice to make Leopards function and he deserves great credit. And it's a good move. Much better to be watching your kids play and help their development. But congratulations Dave on your excellent efforts. I have no doubt you will be missed.
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Post by connors on May 12, 2021 12:39:30 GMT
Well said Borthwick.
Huge sacrifice to the cause. Basketball in general relies so heavily on these willing individuals.
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Post by edware on May 12, 2021 15:47:39 GMT
Yep, Big respect to Dave. A big reason why the Leopards club was able to operate, he did pretty much everything except play. I remember when i was around the leopards organisation back in 2005/2006 he referred to himself not as GM but GD (general dogsbody, lol), I doubt he remembers that but gave me and the other younger players at the time a good chuckle.
All the best Dave, enjoy your time away from (D1) Basketball.
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Post by lexumcomp on May 12, 2021 19:08:01 GMT
Terrible to see the Leopards name vanish after the Oakland's merger. They clung on for so long through various versions of the club.
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Post by tonyleopard on May 12, 2021 20:13:23 GMT
Without a doubt, the Leopards would have finished many seasons ago if it wasn't for Dave. He did an incredible amount of work for the club. Happy retirement Dave.
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Post by solentkestrelsfan75 on May 13, 2021 14:57:16 GMT
Fantastic effort. I hope he continues to enjoy the game in a less stressful capacity...
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Post by hersey427 on May 13, 2021 15:40:35 GMT
ooh, my own thread. Thanks guys. It was definitely time.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2021 17:54:48 GMT
Enjoy the stress free seasons mate, 17 years is helluva stint!
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Post by Solly on May 14, 2021 9:16:33 GMT
Hersey427 is a trojan  Massive respect  |
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Post by hersey427 on Jul 16, 2021 6:43:28 GMT
I'm back. With a new hat. It's like I'd never been away.
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Post by drivethebody on Jul 16, 2021 10:05:42 GMT
I'm back. With a new hat. It's like I'd never been away. Wow I’m glad you blogged that as I missed Sky Sports news this morning 😜 |
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Post by hersey427 on Jul 16, 2021 10:08:44 GMT
Go away
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Post by swimmingbadger on Jul 16, 2021 10:11:14 GMT
I'm back. With a new hat. It's like I'd never been away. Wow I’m glad you blogged that as I missed Sky Sports news this morning 😜 Thanks for posting. Don't you ever have a day off being a wassock? |
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Post by samgray on Jul 16, 2021 11:08:29 GMT
How do you apply to be a moderator on this board?
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Post by notoriousbigz on Jul 16, 2021 17:09:37 GMT
How do you apply to be a moderator on this board? CV and covering letter to HR@whatsbev.com. No agencies. |
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Post by interestedridersfan on Jul 16, 2021 18:23:01 GMT
How do you apply to be a moderator on this board? CV and covering letter to HR@whatsbev.com. No agencies. Then if you get through the initial screening process Hersey will conduct an interview and talk you through the rules and etiquette on here as well as check your basketball knowledge is upto speed At that stage as long as you agree with the etiquette rules and you don't know too much more about basketball than Hersey then the job is yours I suggest you get a few basketball questions wrong on purpose and to ensure you get the etiquette level right just exchange a few personal insults and don't use the words please or thank you at any stage When can you start? Ps get all your apostrophies in the right place Thats the key really and why I failed at the interview stage |
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Post by samgray on Jul 16, 2021 21:14:22 GMT
CV and covering letter to HR@whatsbev.com. No agencies. Then if you get through the initial screening process Hersey will conduct an interview and talk you through the rules and etiquette on here as well as check your basketball knowledge is upto speed At that stage as long as you agree with the etiquette rules and you don't know too much more about basketball than Hersey then the job is yours I suggest you get a few basketball questions wrong on purpose and to ensure you get the etiquette level right just exchange a few personal insults and don't use the words please or thank you at any stage When can you start? Ps get all your apostrophies in the right place Thats the key really and why I failed at the interview stage You’re missing what I meant I’d be moderating on this post. Whilst I sometimes find heresy frustrating as he argues with you lot, the fact you’ve jumped on a post celebrating that somebody has dedicated a huge amount of time and effort in developing the game in this country says a lot. Dave, great news you are staying involved 👍 |
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Post by drivethebody on Jul 16, 2021 22:19:43 GMT
Then if you get through the initial screening process Hersey will conduct an interview and talk you through the rules and etiquette on here as well as check your basketball knowledge is upto speed At that stage as long as you agree with the etiquette rules and you don't know too much more about basketball than Hersey then the job is yours I suggest you get a few basketball questions wrong on purpose and to ensure you get the etiquette level right just exchange a few personal insults and don't use the words please or thank you at any stage When can you start? Ps get all your apostrophies in the right place Thats the key really and why I failed at the interview stage You’re missing what I meant I’d be moderating on this post. Whilst I sometimes find heresy frustrating as he argues with you lot, the fact you’ve jumped on a post celebrating that somebody has dedicated a huge amount of time and effort in developing the game in this country says a lot. Dave, great news you are staying involved 👍 There are 100’s of us who give time and effort to the sport (but don’t become martyrs about it or write a self obsessed blog about it) |
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Post by davef on Jul 17, 2021 0:02:55 GMT
Oh give me a break. An anonymous bitter (Ron) online troublemaker. You really aren’t comparable. Just pathetic.
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Post by notoriousbigz on Jul 17, 2021 6:53:35 GMT
Not sure hes ever forced anyone into reading it?
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Post by hersey427 on Jul 17, 2021 11:19:41 GMT
Not sure he's ever forced anyone into reading it? This. But - as all the cool kids are saying - "haters are going to hate". He's still bitter than he didn't get a place on the Leopards' team, even though that had nothing to do with me. I wouldn't even have flagged up yesterday's blog if Bothwick hadn't started a thread about me (which was really appreciated, incidentally) and I've had a few messages asking what's next. Still, he's not the only one who had to have a dig. The official what's bev virus had to chip in. I'm not forcing him to read it, but Bigz gets a namecheck on today's blog  |
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Post by hersey427 on Jul 17, 2021 11:24:10 GMT
You’re missing what I meant I’d be moderating on this post. Whilst I sometimes find heresy frustrating as he argues with you lot, the fact you’ve jumped on a post celebrating that somebody has dedicated a huge amount of time and effort in developing the game in this country says a lot. Dave, great news you are staying involved 👍 There are 100’s of us who give time and effort to the sport (but don’t become martyrs about it or write a self obsessed blog about it) Not you, though. You once tried a "look at me" tread about where to buy basketballs, but your current contribution to basketball appears to be scrimmaging with players you then go to slag off on here I'm not sure if you can order a life online, but maybe you should see if it's possible to get one. |
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Post by interestedridersfan on Jul 17, 2021 12:07:31 GMT
Now you have your new role?
How many of the parents, young players, officials etc are you planning on ridiculing and complaining about in your blog during the next 6 to 12 months?
Poor guys wont realise what they are signing up for
Genuine advice remains. Try and lose some of the anger and most importantly try and smile when you type anything about basketball for a while
It's grassroots sport
It's supposed to be fun
Lose all the anger and bitterness
Try and actually enjoy talking about it for a bit
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Post by hersey427 on Jul 17, 2021 13:04:51 GMT
When, in May 2020, you pm'd me this
I sent you my address. If you're going to stalk me, at least grow a pair and do it properly.
The day i take advice from you, I'll grab the pills & whisky and end it all.
I remain convinced that you're mentally ill. Now please stop.
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Post by interestedridersfan on Jul 17, 2021 13:12:05 GMT
When, in May 2020, you pm'd me this I sent you my address. If you're going to stalk me, at least grow a pair and do it properly. The day i take advice from you, I'll grab the pills & whisky and end it all. I remain convinced that you're mentally ill. Now please stop. Please stop yourself You love giving it out But absolutely hate it when anybody stands up to you Internet bully |
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