Malago Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. Ex CEO of Oxford Utd. Appleton now looks nailed on as next manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Is that his sister? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Make that Mark Ashton. Effing predictive text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Source??! How have you got this information? Are you ITK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brizzlelou Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Thanks for the update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gas8er Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Am I the only one that is totally underwhelmed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Mr Ashton is no longer required in the Dolman Stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I personally think this is a step in the right direction. Apparently he was the one that put steps in place for our good transfer policy in the summer of 2014. That worked out well didn't it....worked as a consultant....then left...and our transfers went downhill after that. Plus he's been brought in to be a direct link between the next head coach and board and owner. It's good to hear the Club now have a strategy to put in place people who are experts in their field. I've banged on for ages that we haven't had this in place in the past. The fact the guy knows how to put in place player recruitment and talent identification systems, is a good thing imho. It will be interesting to see what happens with KB...as he was the man also responsible for player recruitment and being the link between board and head coach/manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinrobin Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, spudski said: I personally think this is a step in the right direction. Apparently he was the one that put steps in place for our good transfer policy in the summer of 2014. That worked out well didn't it....worked as a consultant....then left...and our transfers went downhill after that. Plus he's been brought in to be a direct link between the next head coach and board and owner. It's good to hear the Club now have a strategy to put in place people who are experts in their field. I've banged on for ages that we haven't had this in place in the past. The fact the guy knows how to put in place player recruitment and talent identification systems, is a good thing imho. It will be interesting to see what happens with KB...as he was the man also responsible for player recruitment and being the link between board and head coach/manager. totally agree spudski a step in the right direction and a link to the fans via the boardroom at long last !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 6 minutes ago, spudski said: I personally think this is a step in the right direction. Apparently he was the one that put steps in place for our good transfer policy in the summer of 2014. That worked out well didn't it....worked as a consultant....then left...and our transfers went downhill after that. Plus he's been brought in to be a direct link between the next head coach and board and owner. It's good to hear the Club now have a strategy to put in place people who are experts in their field. I've banged on for ages that we haven't had this in place in the past. The fact the guy knows how to put in place player recruitment and talent identification systems, is a good thing imho. It will be interesting to see what happens with KB...as he was the man also responsible for player recruitment and being the link between board and head coach/manager. It'll either go very well or very badly. The timing of the appointment is not coincidental, so expect things to be done Ashton's way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 10 minutes ago, Robin1988 said: It'll either go very well or very badly. The timing of the appointment is not coincidental, so expect things to be done Ashton's way. I think you are right...I maybe barking up the wrong tree...but I get the impression SC wanted total control over transfer identification and hence MA not being involved this past season. SC goes and we bring MA back in a full time capacity. You can see the reasoning. I guess it depends on who the head coach is we bring in and whether they will work well together. Head coach goes to MA 'we need such and such'...he finds players...KB and team of scouts watch them? Maybe.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 22 minutes ago, spudski said: I personally think this is a step in the right direction. Apparently he was the one that put steps in place for our good transfer policy in the summer of 2014. That worked out well didn't it....worked as a consultant....then left...and our transfers went downhill after that. Plus he's been brought in to be a direct link between the next head coach and board and owner. It's good to hear the Club now have a strategy to put in place people who are experts in their field. I've banged on for ages that we haven't had this in place in the past. The fact the guy knows how to put in place player recruitment and talent identification systems, is a good thing imho. It will be interesting to see what happens with KB...as he was the man also responsible for player recruitment and being the link between board and head coach/manager. Do you know what? I pretty much agree with this, the proof for me will be firmly in the phrase in his interview "you'd be surprised who is interested in the job", I truly hope that this is not just a smokescreen for an Appleton appointment. We deserve better this time IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 8 minutes ago, spudski said: I think you are right...I maybe barking up the wrong tree...but I get the impression SC wanted total control over transfer identification and hence MA not being involved this past season. SC goes and we bring MA back in a full time capacity. You can see the reasoning. Or perhaps they told Cotts that this guy was coming back in and Cotts said he couldn't work with him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Or perhaps they told Cotts that this guy was coming back in and Cotts said he couldn't work with him? That's happened before...and they got rid of the other bloke...not SC. Can't see it in this case tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedYoshi Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 32 minutes ago, spudski said: Apparently he was the one that put steps in place for our good transfer policy in the summer of 2014. That worked out well didn't it....worked as a consultant....then left...and our transfers went downhill after that. Ultimately agree - good sign if he had some role to play in that summer's recruitment. However, pretty sure that he had actually left before that summer... So while he may have had some/a lot of input to the system which was then successful, something went wrong with the system subsequently. He wasn't actually here either for the successful application of it, or the unsuccessful. Hopefully, him being back will mean he can fix whatever went wrong, or remind people of the right way, or reinstate it if someone else changed it... But someone else certainly implemented it at the time it worked, so his absence isn't necessarily the only reason it didn't continue to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 So......another "suit" taken on at City. Like so many other "suits" I have hardly any knowledge of what roles they actually fill. Listening to Ashton being interviewed on Player he seemed to be taken on to do the same job as Keith Burt. Can anyone explain what the different responsibilities between the two actually are.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontariored Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 15 minutes ago, Robbored said: So......another "suit" taken on at City. Like so many other "suits" I have hardly any knowledge of what roles they actually fill. Listening to Ashton being interviewed on Player he seemed to be taken on to do the same job as Keith Burt. Can anyone explain what the different responsibilities between the two actually are.? Good question. I am just happy we have a suit who knows what they are doing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I'm expecting an announcement of KB leaving, or going back to being head scout.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheatus59 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 2 hours ago, Malago said: Has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. Ex CEO of Oxford Utd. Appleton now looks nailed on as next manager. I don't see that its nailed on , surely the board realise we need a name here to attract players . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 He came across very well in his interview on player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 16, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Perhaps those excited about the appointment should research his history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 100% record while he's been in a job at Ashton Gate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 23 hours ago, spudski said: I personally think this is a step in the right direction. Apparently he was the one that put steps in place for our good transfer policy in the summer of 2014. That worked out well didn't it.... We need to strenghten the team, but time is not on our side, and the absence of a manager doesn't help, so...Ashton's previous experience at AG could prove to be useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I'd imagine an announcement moor row as times running out, as soon as e announcement we will get at least 4 in one the keeper situation is sorted. im still clinging on to hope of Pearson, I can see him turning into U.S. A real championship powerhouse and beyond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_s Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 22 hours ago, phantom said: Perhaps those excited about the appointment should research his history! Got a good friend who's a Watford ST holder. He described Ashton as a complete nightmare and a universally unpopular schmoozer. He sounds like he's the equivalent of Pulis is to us and probably little more than an enforcer of bean counter economics. Interesting times ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 23 hours ago, bcfcRobbo said: He came across very well in his interview on player. So does Peter Risdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Begs the question why this guy couldn't have just been brought in to help out Steve Cotterill if that's what "laid the foundations" for our successful season last term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 So when they say Mr Ashton , please come to the south stand on the tannoy system it will be true . He's also on the radio with Geoff Twentyman new talk show, tomorrow from 5 to 6 each day. City are on Mondays . Bristol and Bath Rugby Tuesdays . Other sports Wednesdays . Gas Thursdays and on Fridays a look to the weekend sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve o Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 2 hours ago, Rich_s said: Got a good friend who's a Watford ST holder. He described Ashton as a complete nightmare and a universally unpopular schmoozer. He sounds like he's the equivalent of Pulis is to us and probably little more than an enforcer of bean counter economics. Interesting times ahead! Had lunch with my Watford supporting Father in law today, he said exactly the same thing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 All this talk does make me laugh. Unless the Watford fans in question knew him personally or worked behind the scenes they would know nothing but hearsay and rumours. The same thats constantly on here. A bloke in the rising sun said to me yesterday. " That Ashton bloke, when he comes in he's picking what players we sign. I asked how he knew that was true and he said. " well no one told us that but that's what we think. So he's spreading a rumour he made up himself That's where a lot of the bull shit comes from , people like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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