07-11-2012, 10:48 PM
My reason for earlier raising the issue of the Standard Committee report which was, if I'm not mistaken, originally rejected and passed back to the Standards Committee for revision is that it related to a complaint submitted to that Committee with regard to comments made by the IJD of a disparaging nature against Phil Thomas who had resigned from the IJD selection board on principle and on the strength of his reported unhappiness with what he felt, to be a departure from established selection procedures. I understand a revised report is now in the public domain I need to have a read of it before venturing further into deep waters! :\
I would point out that my original posting referred to the specific issue of whether or not there'd been any sort of 'sharp practice' in the selection of youngsters for Liverpool. I repeat that if there is any mischief-making in seeking answers to what I regard as legitimate concerns, then perhaps I need to ask how the need for transparency is adequately addressed by attempting to 'smother' legitimate debate? Sincere thanks, anyway, for caring enough to give me the 'time of day' . If I've raised your blood pressure somewhat, it was certainly not my intention! =) All the best ! Chris Hampton
I would point out that my original posting referred to the specific issue of whether or not there'd been any sort of 'sharp practice' in the selection of youngsters for Liverpool. I repeat that if there is any mischief-making in seeking answers to what I regard as legitimate concerns, then perhaps I need to ask how the need for transparency is adequately addressed by attempting to 'smother' legitimate debate? Sincere thanks, anyway, for caring enough to give me the 'time of day' . If I've raised your blood pressure somewhat, it was certainly not my intention! =) All the best ! Chris Hampton