tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post5943318775998821745..comments2023-12-28T02:11:22.501+00:00Comments on The Streatham & Brixton Chess Blog: Secrets and liesTom Chivershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09850710685193416732noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-21823204537339996502014-10-04T17:11:42.393+01:002014-10-04T17:11:42.393+01:00It would seem Mr. Sean Hewitt has not only resigne...It would seem Mr. Sean Hewitt has not only resigned from the ECF, he has also given up running his excellent e2e4 chess tournaments, in further protest at the ECF, who knows, we can only guess - but the two incidents appear to be connected! While I could not give a damn about the ECF, I did enjoy attending e2e4 events.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-33361275252986183732014-04-12T00:45:21.324+01:002014-04-12T00:45:21.324+01:00There was and is one obvious conflict at Board lev...There was and is one obvious conflict at Board level and that's between Andrew Paulson and Nigel Short. That manifested itself both in the FIDE President issue and the ECU President issue. There may however be another one that has been simmering slightly below the surface between Phil Ehr and Sean Hewitt. I would hesitate to say that there was a particular issue, but last October there was a curious piece of brinkmanship. I forget the order, but both Phil and Seam were late declarers, Phil for the CEO post and Sean for NED. Sean previously having indicated an intention to stand down from being an ECF Board member.<br /><br />RdCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-52636590119701359752014-04-09T22:26:38.776+01:002014-04-09T22:26:38.776+01:00Amusing names watch: the "new entity" po...Amusing names watch: the "new entity" posting was by "Dr. Henry Kensington Wiggins Rathbone III" while Robson and Jerome were providing solace to "Ethel Boddlington".ejhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582272075999298935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-71845694624510774312014-04-09T22:17:31.646+01:002014-04-09T22:17:31.646+01:00I would suggest that this new entity be named the ...<i>I would suggest that this new entity be named the English Chess Corporation (ECC). The ECC would be run by full time professionals including business leaders and chess masters.</i><br /><br />If such a thing were to happe there would be less democratic input into the ECF and the sort of ethics which have been the subject of today's column would probably loom even larger and be harder to combat.<br /><br />The solution to a democratic deficit isn't less democracy.<br /><br />(By the way, I wouldn't grieve if I never heard the term "business leaders" again.)<br /><br /><i>How can Nigel Short represent the interests of English Chess when he resides in Greece? Does he pay taxes in England? I don't want an exile representing me!</i><br /><br />I also live and pay my taxes abroad (in Spain) and hence your complaint eludes me.<br /><br />(Apologies to all for the moderating cock-up: I was in a Madrid bar watching Atlético play Barca on the telly. After the football Jonathan and I must have passed awaiting comments instantaneously: hence Jonathan, not knowing that I had done so deliberately, thought he'd done so accidentally.....)<br /><br /><br />ejhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582272075999298935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-74764068592119122822014-04-09T22:10:35.564+01:002014-04-09T22:10:35.564+01:00Apologies for losing a few amusing names along the...Apologies for losing a few amusing names along the way.Jonathan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293162543015231439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-32851266642416342972014-04-09T22:10:08.133+01:002014-04-09T22:10:08.133+01:00ANONYMOUS writes
Well I don't know about an...ANONYMOUS writes<br /><br /><br /><br />Well I don't know about anyone else but I have been listening to Robson and Jermome lately. It's the only thing that helps me get through the pain of what is happening to the ECF.<br /><br />I've been in a terrible state. Every time I look at the ECF forum I wince with pain. My GP prescribed me some sleeping pills to get through the nights but I keep waking up with nightmares.<br /><br />When will this torture end? I can't take much more of it. Things were better when that nice boy CJ was in charge.Jonathan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293162543015231439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-86887270939398120612014-04-09T22:09:30.203+01:002014-04-09T22:09:30.203+01:00ANONYMOUS writes
The damage that has been done t...ANONYMOUS writes<br /><br /><br />The damage that has been done to the reputation of the ECF in recent months is huge. It has been there for all the world to see. The ECF has become a laughing stock in the wider chess world. The constant bickering, lies, accusations, infighting, distrust, cynicism, and paranoia is a disease that will spell the death of chess in this country.<br /><br />These individuals that purport to run chess in England should take a long hard look at themselves. They have disgraced themselves and all the chess players in the land whom they supposedly represent. If they have any conscience they will feel great guilt and shame. They should beg for forgiveness from the rank and file of English chess, such is the enormity of how they have let them down.<br /><br /><br />Jonathan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293162543015231439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-56299973675385691142014-04-09T22:09:06.026+01:002014-04-09T22:09:06.026+01:00ANONYMOUS writes
How can Nigel Short represent t...ANONYMOUS writes<br /><br /><br />How can Nigel Short represent the interests of English Chess when he resides in Greece? Does he pay taxes in England? I don't want an exile representing me!Jonathan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293162543015231439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-10950168934419894592014-04-09T22:08:39.994+01:002014-04-09T22:08:39.994+01:00ANONYMOUS writes:
It is clear to me that a new ...ANONYMOUS writes: <br /><br /><br />It is clear to me that a new entity needs to be created to oversee English chess. This would be similar to what happened in darts back in the early 90s. The PDC was created as an alternative to the failing BDO. <br /><br />I would suggest that <br />this new entity be named the English Chess Corporation (ECC). The ECC would be run by full time professionals including business leaders and chess masters.<br /><br />The ECC would fall under the umbrella of Barry Hearn, who oversees snooker and darts. The image of chess would be improved, with theme music for top players, and sponsorship logos on shirts. Chess would be broadcast on Sky Sports and the general public would get to know many of the personalities.Jonathan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293162543015231439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-13203316584490355562014-04-09T22:08:11.581+01:002014-04-09T22:08:11.581+01:00THE REPOSTING OF COMMENTS THAT I ACCIDENTALLY DELE...THE REPOSTING OF COMMENTS THAT I ACCIDENTALLY DELETED WILL NOW COMMENCE (JMGB writes .....)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sir Humphrey Appleton said...<br />I will think about this matter while I am eating my lentil soup with naan bread.<br /><br />Okay I have finished thinking about this matter. I think the ECF offices should be torched and all elected ECF officials should be severely birched.<br /><br />The ECF will then be reformed with the S&B boys leading the way. Chess would become the national sport of England in 20 years time.Jonathan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293162543015231439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-84385158534446993902014-04-09T21:48:01.291+01:002014-04-09T21:48:01.291+01:00Nice! ejh doesn't always get it right. But her...Nice! ejh doesn't always get it right. But here, he's bang on the moneyDavid Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-77389849954360415472014-04-09T21:39:08.425+01:002014-04-09T21:39:08.425+01:00Evening all. Thanks for the comments. I’m leavin...Evening all. Thanks for the comments. I’m leaving them for EJH to mod, but unfortunately he’s got minimal internet access at the moment.<br /><br />HINT: If you’re desperate for your comment to appear, attaching a name to it will help.<br /><br />Jonathan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293162543015231439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37675897.post-14957416879534307732014-04-09T20:38:38.380+01:002014-04-09T20:38:38.380+01:00I am going for a walk... off the edge of a pier!I am going for a walk... off the edge of a pier!Richard Lemmingnoreply@blogger.com