Jim Stynes Autobiography

[Whispering_Jack 30,036]

This is one I'm looking forward to - My Journey by Jim Stynes.

Out next month.

[Chook 15,012]

They say you should never judge a book by its cover, but I think it's telling that a photograph of Jimmy without his hair (yet smiling broadly) was chosen to grace the cover.

[Grapeviney 9,717]

This is going to be on the reading list for many, many people - from all walks of life

[Grapeviney 9,717]

Will be interesting to see if Penguin have some sort of deal where part of the proceeds of sales go to Reach Foundation. I hope so.

[Robot Devil 1,895]

Will be interesting to see if Penguin have some sort of deal where part of the proceeds of sales go to Reach Foundation. I hope so.

Hopefully we will be able to buy it from Reach with the profits being split between them and Jimmy's family.

[Longsufferingnomore 1,631]

Rumour is there is an addendum regarding HWSRN. Maybe the subject is covered in this edition. I certainly will be buying.

[Diablo Deemon 220]

Cant wait for it his book and the documentary are just must haves for the demon faithful.

[7-UP 107]

Apparently this book has info about conversations between Scully and Stynes, If for some reason you are a demon fan do not get why we all hate Scully, after reading this book you will find out why we hate little voldmort.

[dazzledavey36 54,869]

im half way through it. i must not have got to that part yet.. amazing read its just soo hard to put down!

gosh i miss the great jimmy stynes!

[Supermercado 2,797]

Am about 1/2 way through too, no sign of $cumbag Scully yet.

The saddest thing about it is that because it's an autobiography you keep getting sucked in to thinking that things are going well when you know how it ends up. Very sad, but a good read.

[dees189227 12,390]

I bought it on wednesday then my mum took it with her on her holiday. I flicked through bits of it. Its interesting to read it and how he went through each operation and his recovery and trying to deal with club issues.

From what ive read of it there is only a bit on Tom. Lets just say Sam Stynes is a person who can obviously read body language well.

But the thing that got me and I put it in another thread was how the players cancelled a time trial run when dean was coach. Sheesh no wonder our fitness levels wernt up to srtach and Mission said we were way behind. never ever would the team have the guts to do it to Neeldy and i could just imagine the response if they tried.

I htought a certain amount off profit would go to REACH. It doesnt seem to be the case.

[biggestred 5,079]

But the thing that got me and I put it in another thread was how the players cancelled a time trial run when dean was coach. Sheesh no wonder our fitness levels wernt up to srtach and Mission said we were way behind. never ever would the team have the guts to do it to Neeldy and i could just imagine the response if they tried.

this bit made me f'ing angry. i want a clean out of those players. where was the leadership? what a disgrace - no club at whatever level if they want to be successful ditches time trials. pathetic.

[Sir Why You Little 37,034]

this bit made me f'ing angry. i want a clean out of those players. where was the leadership? what a disgrace - no club at whatever level if they want to be successful ditches time trials. pathetic.

Is there a mention as to why it was cancelled?

Haven't seen the book yet.

[biggestred 5,079]

not really. tbh i skipped ahead to the part about schwab and it was in the same little bit.

[Lucifers Hero 39,747]

Am about 1/2 way through too, no sign of $cumbag Scully yet.

Don't want to spoil it for D'landers reading the book so will just give the page numbers P269/270...Sam read the No.1 P_ick very well!

Very surprised the Scully meeting hasn't been reported in the press.

BTW...very proud that my D'land picture is 1 of only 2 full page pics in the book...Jimmy completely oblivious to the rain just raring to go...priceless expression. A true Hero.

[Lucifers Hero 39,747]

this bit made me f'ing angry. i want a clean out of those players. where was the leadership? what a disgrace - no club at whatever level if they want to be successful ditches time trials. pathetic.

The part that made me really angry was when Jimmy said he asked CS to: 'delve into the situation (the disfunctional football department) and report back to the board...a couple of months into the season I learned he had ignored that request'. It was then that Jimmy took on the role of 'Football Director'. Can't believe that CS would so blatantly ignore this request from the Club's President.

[sydneydee 687]

Flying overseas next week to get married and mentioned to my fiancé that I was going to buy Jimmys autobiography for the flight. She handed me my early fathers day present which was Jimmys book. Can't wait to read it. Jimmy was an amazing man.

[ashdemons22 235]

Flying overseas next week to get married and mentioned to my fiancé that I was going to buy Jimmys autobiography for the flight. She handed me my early fathers day present which was Jimmys book. Can't wait to read it. Jimmy was an amazing man.

holy sh** Im doing the exact same thing haha flying to europe got it all set for my flight haha

[Guest Fergie]

this bit made me f'ing angry. i want a clean out of those players. where was the leadership? what a disgrace - no club at whatever level if they want to be successful ditches time trials. pathetic.

I think Neeld has cleared out that group. Most of them look to be on the scrapheap now, and none remain in the leadership group.

The part that made me really angry was when Jimmy said he asked CS to: 'delve into the situation (the disfunctional football department) and report back to the board...a couple of months into the season I learned he had ignored that request'. It was then that Jimmy took on the role of 'Football Director'. Can't believe that CS would so blatantly ignore this request from the Club's President.

It depends on what is meant by "ignored".

I'm sure Jim asked CS to do a lot of things, and this may not have been done in the required timeframe due a miscommunication, pushed to the side for other pressing day-to-day matters... I've not read the book, but there could be a multitude of reasons and meanings.

If CS deliberately made the conscious decision to ignore Jim's request and not investigate further, then it is a serious issue.

But surely that was the point of the Andrews Report?

And I'm not even certain CS was the best person to investigate, since he seemed to be a contributor to the dysfunctionality, whatever his intentions.

[dazzledavey36 54,869]

i have just finished the book now. its an amazing read and a good insight into what was happening at the club.

scully was a snake and sam stynes knew all along! what an amazing woman she is.

[Lucifers Hero 39,747]

It depends on what is meant by "ignored".

I'm sure Jim asked CS to do a lot of things, and this may not have been done in the required timeframe due a miscommunication, pushed to the side for other pressing day-to-day matters... I've not read the book, but there could be a multitude of reasons and meanings.

If CS deliberately made the conscious decision to ignore Jim's request and not investigate further, then it is a serious issue.

Jimmy went on to say CS ignored the request because: '...he (CS) believed the football department was fine and the coach was the real area of concern. That was why, in early May, I resolved to become more involved in the role of football director.' I doubt Jimmy would have taken on this role if he & the board didn't think the situation was serious or if there were some mitigating circumstances.

[Guest Fergie]

Yes, well we were clearly behind in terms of fitness, which isn't the realm of the coach.

An error of judgment from CS on that one for a start.

[markc 975]

received this today as i was going to buy it .... a early fathers day gift ..... havent been able to put it down

[My TD 156]

Yes, well we were clearly behind in terms of fitness, which isn't the realm of the coach.

Of course it is.

The buck stops with the Head coach.