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back at Sheffield Steelers according to his twitter.
Dave Simms
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At the risk of being flamed - i think Simms has been a lot better this year - possibly due to not being so heavily involved in the sheffield PR machine. If his involvement is limited i don't mind.
That said, now our status and influence has increased...Pope for Sky sports next year? Sorry Dave, there's only one pro-standard broadcaster in the UK!
That said, now our status and influence has increased...Pope for Sky sports next year? Sorry Dave, there's only one pro-standard broadcaster in the UK!
So he's back in his old role..
‘Simmsey’ accepted an offer from new owner Paul Ragan to return to the club as both announcer and media liaison officer yesterday and will start working for the club once again with immediate effect.
“It’s been a horrible four months away” said David Simms. “This is the best Christmas present I have ever had and I can’t thank Paul and his team enough for giving me the opportunity to return. I’d also like to thank both Chris and Steve who did a great job in my absence.
(http://www.britishicehockey.co.uk/news/ ... -3972.html)
‘Simmsey’ accepted an offer from new owner Paul Ragan to return to the club as both announcer and media liaison officer yesterday and will start working for the club once again with immediate effect.
“It’s been a horrible four months away” said David Simms. “This is the best Christmas present I have ever had and I can’t thank Paul and his team enough for giving me the opportunity to return. I’d also like to thank both Chris and Steve who did a great job in my absence.
(http://www.britishicehockey.co.uk/news/ ... -3972.html)
Re: Re: Dave Simms
I agree. Though don't forget that quite a few fans wanted him sacked at the start of the season and some still will unless we win the league title. And probable the playoffs and CC.
But as you say, all the owner should be looking at signing is the coach. The rest is up to the coach himself.
I agree. Though don't forget that quite a few fans wanted him sacked at the start of the season and some still will unless we win the league title. And probable the playoffs and CC.
But as you say, all the owner should be looking at signing is the coach. The rest is up to the coach himself.
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It is the only way this can work, and if I remember correctly a big problem with Bob's attempt to run both. PR has to be seen to have nothing to do with the hockey decisions. That way he can remain impartial with minimal fan unrest.
But he has to be sure that there will be fans in both teams that will see him biased towards the other.
Back to Simmsy. Apparently he is going to make Shuff the best match night in the league. It was in no way before he left, so has he been think really hard in his absence or is just delusional again. Maybe he'll borrow some of the Cardiff work :lol:
It is the only way this can work, and if I remember correctly a big problem with Bob's attempt to run both. PR has to be seen to have nothing to do with the hockey decisions. That way he can remain impartial with minimal fan unrest.
But he has to be sure that there will be fans in both teams that will see him biased towards the other.
Back to Simmsy. Apparently he is going to make Shuff the best match night in the league. It was in no way before he left, so has he been think really hard in his absence or is just delusional again. Maybe he'll borrow some of the Cardiff work :lol:
I can't beleive any of our fans seriously expect Weller to be back here next season unless he once again doesn't get an AHL/DEL contract! 
He did however also go on to say he was enjoying playing here, but whilst he had the chance in North America (I'm assuming AHL, or top end ECHL teams?) he wanted to go back there. In the future he said he would not mind playing here again.
Refreshingly honest I guess, and even if he doesn't get an AHL contract, if he signs in one of the better/top Euro leagues, at least he won't be playing against us
Chris.
Re: Re: Dave Simms
Gotta agree. I've quite enjoyed watching the EIHL Highlights Show this season. The fact that both Simmsey and Strachan are not 'officially' associated with any team (although Simmsey is orange and teal through and through) has meant they have both been far more objective than previously. Yes, Dave's passion for the Steelers is strong - which makes him the best guy for that job - but its been nice to see him talk about other teams in a less biased way recently.
Gotta agree. I've quite enjoyed watching the EIHL Highlights Show this season. The fact that both Simmsey and Strachan are not 'officially' associated with any team (although Simmsey is orange and teal through and through) has meant they have both been far more objective than previously. Yes, Dave's passion for the Steelers is strong - which makes him the best guy for that job - but its been nice to see him talk about other teams in a less biased way recently.