31-03-2014, 11:53 AM
...and so the random justifications, smoke-screens and half-truths go on.
Andy Muir pencilled himself in last May for the role, to the extent of discussing room-mates.
He then further proposed himself in December when Jonathan Grant expressed his interest in the role.
He then booked his flights during discussions about his (un)suitability for the role with potential squad members, some CS directors and several of his own team-mates and ex-teammates whom Andy M saw fit to include in his 'committee'.
As Andy Howie via Dougie Bryson states, 'We elect directors to direct and make decisions', but what we do not do (and Andy H doesn't even acknowledge) is elect directors to do these things for their own personal benefit.
Andy has clearly decided from long ago that he wanted to go to Norway and refuses to accept that his presence will have a serious negative effect on team morale and quite possibly results.
("I haven't been to an Olympiad for 14 years and want the team to do well for a change"-Andy Muir; only part of this has any place in decision making, guess which part?) also "David, yes, I did not see the point of advertising the vacancy as I was happy with the combination of myself and Jonathan Grant" Of course he was happy with this! Never mind that the Scotland team aren't!
I would be interested, like Robin and others, to know what was discussed about this at the CS meeting on March 16th. I also see nothing in the minutes regarding this (apart from an apology for absence from Andy Muir). Who discussed this matter, why is it not in the minutes and why have the other CS directors not been included in any of these talks/correspondences/what have you?
P.S. The main reason I didn't talk to Andy Muir yesterday at the SNCL was simple - - I was playing GM Matthew Turner, (who I believe turned out for the first time this season for Greenwood in an effort to avoid their relegation). Why this suddenly merits 'a place' or 'wildcard' in the Scottish team I have no idea. Nice chap though, and a good player as he beat me!
Andy Muir pencilled himself in last May for the role, to the extent of discussing room-mates.
He then further proposed himself in December when Jonathan Grant expressed his interest in the role.
He then booked his flights during discussions about his (un)suitability for the role with potential squad members, some CS directors and several of his own team-mates and ex-teammates whom Andy M saw fit to include in his 'committee'.
As Andy Howie via Dougie Bryson states, 'We elect directors to direct and make decisions', but what we do not do (and Andy H doesn't even acknowledge) is elect directors to do these things for their own personal benefit.
Andy has clearly decided from long ago that he wanted to go to Norway and refuses to accept that his presence will have a serious negative effect on team morale and quite possibly results.
("I haven't been to an Olympiad for 14 years and want the team to do well for a change"-Andy Muir; only part of this has any place in decision making, guess which part?) also "David, yes, I did not see the point of advertising the vacancy as I was happy with the combination of myself and Jonathan Grant" Of course he was happy with this! Never mind that the Scotland team aren't!
I would be interested, like Robin and others, to know what was discussed about this at the CS meeting on March 16th. I also see nothing in the minutes regarding this (apart from an apology for absence from Andy Muir). Who discussed this matter, why is it not in the minutes and why have the other CS directors not been included in any of these talks/correspondences/what have you?
P.S. The main reason I didn't talk to Andy Muir yesterday at the SNCL was simple - - I was playing GM Matthew Turner, (who I believe turned out for the first time this season for Greenwood in an effort to avoid their relegation). Why this suddenly merits 'a place' or 'wildcard' in the Scottish team I have no idea. Nice chap though, and a good player as he beat me!