Phantom 494 Report post Posted March 20, 2020 25 minutes ago, puha said: Des has never asked management the hard questions not like Peter Early but can’t see they’d ditch him for his salary as he’d bring in far more than what he’s paid I’d suspect. How many 100 k PA faceless norms are still employed by the NZRB ? Correct as I understand it Des was on nothing think like that. the other thing is he definitely would have driven turnover unlike any of the faceless ones... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenz 1,088 Report post Posted March 20, 2020 It may well be that Coppins has been put off for now maybe I'm right ,maybe I'm wrong ,at present everything is all a land of confusion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted March 21, 2020 I see they are still handing out the Bonus bets today like they are going out of fashion....desperate measures and all that.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnyTom 1,535 Report post Posted March 21, 2020 Quite incredible they are back to the well for more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,995 Report post Posted March 21, 2020 It will be a travesty if Des gets the heave ho. Better targets for RITA would be their employees with freshly minted business/communication degrees who nothing about life let alone racing and gaming. Black Kirrama, Insider and LightsOut 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,995 Report post Posted March 21, 2020 who know nothing LightsOut and Black Kirrama 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike28 182 Report post Posted March 21, 2020 more than just tits up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pakari 24 Report post Posted March 21, 2020 On 3/20/2020 at 11:52 AM, mikenz said: Don't tell me about betting sites.ive got a few accounts elsewhere,probably fair to say none contribute to New Zealand, And you and people like you are the 1st to whinge but you're part of the actual problem. Not sure if you own or not, if you do you're shitting where you eat Huey, JJ Flash and Stables 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted March 21, 2020 6 hours ago, pakari said: And you and people like you are the 1st to whinge but you're part of the actual problem. Not sure if you own or not, if you do you're shitting where you eat Rubbish, that comment is 10 yrs old and belongs in the past. The problem was and largely still is the TAB and the industry itself failed to see the punter as relevant and in the current climate it’s more evident than ever. They have cut comments people, camera numbers etc, the very bloody things that keep punters coming to the well. Out the back of this, if the industry survives, the reforms that were badly needed are going to happen as a matter of course. The industry will be 1/3 the size it is currently with huge numbers of Owners, Breeders, Trainers and support industries gone. Ragamuffin 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanthegreat 1,123 Report post Posted March 21, 2020 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenz 1,088 Report post Posted March 21, 2020 11 hours ago, pakari said: And you and people like you are the 1st to whinge but you're part of the actual problem. Not sure if you own or not, if you do you're shitting where you eat I would stress that these days I'm really only betting on racing on nz tab,I certainly never complained about the service they offer,its basically pretty good in all honesty,I just wonder if they pay overseas sites or sporting setups to take bets on their sports.i have never known if they do or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,995 Report post Posted March 21, 2020 Des Coppins confirmed this morning that his Sunday Talkback programme has been terminated after 29 years. Also won’t be able to continue his Monday magazine type interviews or his Friday slot. He is a contractor to RITA and not an employee as such. Hopefully he will be able to return sooner rather than later. ivanthegreat, Baz (NZ) and napier 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted March 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, gubellini said: Des Coppins confirmed this morning that his Sunday Talkback programme has been terminated after 29 years. Also won’t be able to continue his Monday magazine type interviews or his Friday slot. He is a contractor to RITA and not an employee as such. Hopefully he will be able to return sooner rather than later. The tipping line will continue presumably....just means he will have to advertise it more..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenz 1,088 Report post Posted March 21, 2020 I don't believe Coppins is too upset it seems,everything is in free fall at present,so it's just a day by day thing at present in everything,maybe when things improve he will be back,he is not the only one in this situation at present,it is what it is, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenz 1,088 Report post Posted March 21, 2020 Some of those sky commentators,will they be on holiday soon? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted March 21, 2020 No Weigh In today either....just re runs of old programmes in time slots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenz 1,088 Report post Posted March 21, 2020 Race one at Waimate just run,on bet365 the tote diveys are exactly the same as Des Coppins read out,,,now they took bets on our product but do they contribute? Phantom 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenz 1,088 Report post Posted March 21, 2020 Now I see all those divvys on nz tab have changed because of 3 late scratching so will be interesting to see if bet 365 change theirs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenz 1,088 Report post Posted March 21, 2020 Bet365 pay the same as the nz tab but there are other tab options as well,the question is are they paying nz for the product.And yes they have changed them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggy 4,076 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 On 3/20/2020 at 1:52 PM, mikenz said: Don't tell me about betting sites.ive got a few accounts elsewhere,probably fair to say none contribute to New Zealand, Which ones don't? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenz 1,088 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 I have a few accounts but only play around on them now and then ,only for sport ,but Ive got no idea if those aussie site pay us or bet 365 pay us .mind you do we pay for others product,its a bit of a grey area that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikenz 1,088 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 All will be doing it tough at the moment, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz (NZ) 1,722 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 7 hours ago, gubellini said: Des Coppins confirmed this morning that his Sunday Talkback programme has been terminated after 29 years. Also won’t be able to continue his Monday magazine type interviews or his Friday slot. He is a contractor to RITA and not an employee as such. Hopefully he will be able to return sooner rather than later. This shit is absolute madness! When the sporting world has virtually stopped as racing continues we "can" front line programming with Des Coppins among others? What are these brainless leaders in suits thinking??? This is racing's opportunity to market, promote and introduce potential new main stream numbers to the game! Unbelievable! Peter R S, napier, slam dunk and 1 other 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnyTom 1,535 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 They haven't a clue, I bet they won't press release a 40% salary drop any time soon Only one outcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryb 2,064 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 20 minutes ago, Baz (NZ) said: This shit is absolute madness! When the sporting world has virtually stopped as racing continues we "can" front line programming with Des Coppins among others? What are these brainless leaders in suits thinking??? This is racing's opportunity to market, promote and introduce potential new main stream numbers to the game! Unbelievable! Racings gone in Aus, tomorrow its last day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...