Statement from Dan LaCosta
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The thing is whilst every other teams fans can look on and think poor old Devils and players will say I'm not playing there whilst the league is un unionised and un regulated by a separate governing body this could be the fate of any club in the league. It's not an issue in isolation to Cardiff. They are just currently the yard stick for poor management but put any of the owners into a restrictive financial situation and watch the dirty tricks come out. I'm not excusing Ragan in any way but just to reiterate my constant stance that this league is rotten. Everything is about a quick buck for 9 owner ships and that is the some total of board objective. Long term strategy and competent governance of the top level of UK hockey is of a standard a kin to gross misconduct. The EIHL is the exploitation ice hockey league. Dan's situation sucks but not un common in employment and can be solved with a cheque in reality. But it's the tip of the iceberg as far as this league goes. Fans and sponsors need to drive changes and that means lobbying the league not just flinging insults at Ragan on twitter.
It's a beer league. The players need to be signing league audited contracts with club and league insurance ratified by a players union. For players to play the game they have to have financial and medical assurances otherwise how as a fan can I demand the guy drops the gloves or finishes his hits potentially endangering that. Whilst the on ice product across the league wishes to be increased. Sort the league structure off it also. For me I'll still support the Devils because I want to give my lad the chance to fall in love with the sport like I have but support this league or ownership. Not happening.
It's a beer league. The players need to be signing league audited contracts with club and league insurance ratified by a players union. For players to play the game they have to have financial and medical assurances otherwise how as a fan can I demand the guy drops the gloves or finishes his hits potentially endangering that. Whilst the on ice product across the league wishes to be increased. Sort the league structure off it also. For me I'll still support the Devils because I want to give my lad the chance to fall in love with the sport like I have but support this league or ownership. Not happening.
i agree that when the cupboards bare many owners may look cut expenses for the greater good of the team. However if contracts are being ignored then thats totally unprofessional..respect to Dan for releasing this..it doesnt affect my respect for the club though only the dopey current owner..and i dont agree that Fifes board are only in it for the money..if they were they would have left years ago...they are very careful at the helm..ie dropping down leagues..only stepping up to EIHL when financially viable etc they do a fine job
Firstly can I say that the courage shown by Dan making this statement is outstanding. All the rumours circulating regarding the none payment of wages to some Devils players have now been shown to be completely true, not just to Dan, but also a £500 payment still owed to Andrew Conboy.
Paul Ragan has and is damaging the fantastic reputation of Cardiff Devils continuously, and the sooner he is removed/resigns the better for all concerned at Cardiff.
He has stayed mysteriously quite of late in response to these allegations, but more worryingly he has not come forward with any firm news regarding the current situation financially. Will there be funding there to put a competitive side on the ice? What has happened regarding the advanced payments made by some fans for season tickets?
Something needs to be done quickly......that's your cue EIHL
Paul Ragan has and is damaging the fantastic reputation of Cardiff Devils continuously, and the sooner he is removed/resigns the better for all concerned at Cardiff.
He has stayed mysteriously quite of late in response to these allegations, but more worryingly he has not come forward with any firm news regarding the current situation financially. Will there be funding there to put a competitive side on the ice? What has happened regarding the advanced payments made by some fans for season tickets?
Something needs to be done quickly......that's your cue EIHL
That is a huge problem. The people overseeing the league are those with a financial interest in the league. There needs to be something more - some form of independent board. A central, independent department of officiating, with a separate body looking at discipline.
There also needs to be a union for players, and even a body representing the fans.
None of this need cost much. You could find volunteers to get most of this running with little fuss. But the league will not give up that power, and certainly wouldn't want the spectre of "voluntary" bodies for their professional beer league.
There also needs to be a union for players, and even a body representing the fans.
None of this need cost much. You could find volunteers to get most of this running with little fuss. But the league will not give up that power, and certainly wouldn't want the spectre of "voluntary" bodies for their professional beer league.
I would definitely not book taxi's to false addresses either.
What makes this arrogant no mark believe he can walk into our city, country, buy up businesses and treat staff this way.
He owns and runs a recruitment agency, this is a great advert & to which he uses it to sponsor the devils, luckily though his business ability is as good as his people skills, having read the financials the recruitment business and his other interests he shouldn't be around to long, if he sold everything today, I doubt he'd own a rage to wipe his arse with.
Sad though as those companies have staff, families and bills, I doubt there going to have a good yr either.
What makes this arrogant no mark believe he can walk into our city, country, buy up businesses and treat staff this way.
He owns and runs a recruitment agency, this is a great advert & to which he uses it to sponsor the devils, luckily though his business ability is as good as his people skills, having read the financials the recruitment business and his other interests he shouldn't be around to long, if he sold everything today, I doubt he'd own a rage to wipe his arse with.
Sad though as those companies have staff, families and bills, I doubt there going to have a good yr either.
Here's what Conboy thinks about Ragan and Pope.
https://twitter.com/andrewconboy88/stat ... 7679966212
https://twitter.com/andrewconboy88/stat ... 7679966212
