Septic Peg Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Dug this little nugget out the YouTube vault... back from 2013... hello @Dave L! From that I gather the 5 pillars are: Financial Prudence Recruitment Academy Community Engagement I genuinely had no idea what they were. Just constant references to the '5 pillars' but no explanation. I reckon we have 3 pillars at present... But what really struck me was Keith Burt. He actually mentioned the words 'ethos' and 'DNA'. Does that mean that the usual BS spouted by MA doesnt originate from him after all? Have we misjudged Mr Ashton? What happens if we never achieve all 5 pillars? Will City fall over like a drunk student on the Centre at 3am on a Saturday night? Truthfully, I'm most concerned about Financial Prudence. Obviously that has changed from 4 years back. Our turnover is higher now so 60% of turnover on wages is fine (basing this on 2013 FFP L1 regulations - can't imagine a massive difference 4 years later and in the Championship) But that leaves 40% for everything else. And I don't just mean player purchases. I mean large annual costs such as utilities, tax (not SL!), maintenance and eventually refurbishment (ie Atyeo/training facilities etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 7 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: Dug this little nugget out the YouTube vault... back from 2013... hello @Dave L! From that I gather the 5 pillars are: Financial Prudence Recruitment Academy Community Engagement I genuinely had no idea what they were. Just constant references to the '5 pillars' but no explanation. I reckon we have 3 pillars at present... But what really struck me was Keith Burt. He actually mentioned the words 'ethos' and 'DNA'. Does that mean that the usual BS spouted by MA doesnt originate from him after all? Have we misjudged Mr Ashton? What happens if we never achieve all 5 pillars? Will City fall over like a drunk student on the Centre at 3am on a Saturday night? Truthfully, I'm most concerned about Financial Prudence. Obviously that has changed from 4 years back. Our turnover is higher now so 60% of turnover on wages is fine (basing this on 2013 FFP L1 regulations - can't imagine a massive difference 4 years later and in the Championship) But that leaves 40% for everything else. And I don't just mean player purchases. I mean large annual costs such as utilities, tax (not SL!), maintenance and eventually refurbishment (ie Atyeo/training facilities etc). That's where Bristol Sport steps in. No spend needed by the actual Football Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 All I am interested in, is the three "A"s from our players. Alertness, Awareness and Anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Looking at the possible acronym, shouldn't 2 and 3 be the other way around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiled Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 It'll be commercially sensitive but I would love to know how much our matchday revenue has increased with the number of beer/cider counters at the ground now that we've played nearly a full season in the redeveloped stadium. Drinking has never looked so popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Never to the dark side said: All I am interested in, is the three "A"s from our players. Alertness, Awareness and Anticipation. Accuracy (In front of goal)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, Midred said: Accuracy (In front of goal)? What about ambition ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Never to the dark side said: All I am interested in, is the three "A"s from our players. Alertness, Awareness and Anticipation. The gas want cunning, understanding, nouse and tenacity from their players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 1 minute ago, CyderInACan said: The gas want cunning, understanding, nouse and tenacity from their players. They`ve got plenty of those already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 I thought that it was strength, heroism, integrity and toughness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Just now, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: I thought that it was strength, heroism, integrity and toughness? Oh they`re full of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: All I am interested in, is the three "A"s from our players. Alertness, Awareness and Anticipation. Nah. I'll have a 'P' please Bob. 'P' for Passion Power Pace Precision and SoD the 'P' for Possession btw. Reinforced by watching 15 minutes Chelsea vs Man City Youth of possession football with not one shot and only one entry into the penalty box. Shocking crap. Hang on. is that Tammy? Loan for Agbo please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: All I am interested in, is the three "A"s from our players. Alertness, Awareness and Anticipation. Sounds like my old driving instructor. I'll go for Attack, Attack, Attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted April 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 1 minute ago, Gazred said: Sounds like my old driving instructor. I'll go for Attack, Attack, Attack. What were you driving for an instructor to say that? A tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Just now, Septic Peg said: What were you driving for an instructor to say that? A tank? Given Bristol's traffic woes, wouldn't be such a bad idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Rich Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Seven academy players offered contracts. link Not bad for number 3. The payers are Kel Akpobire, Opi Edwards, James Morton, George Nurse, Aaron Parsons, Tom Richards, Harvey Smith. Anyone know anything about any of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 40 minutes ago, RichardEdd said: Seven academy players offered contracts. link Not bad for number 3. The payers are Kel Akpobire, Opi Edwards, James Morton, George Nurse, Aaron Parsons, Tom Richards, Harvey Smith. Anyone know anything about any of them? I hope Harvey Smith is good at jumping for crosses, but dies not f-off to the ref. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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