Septic Peg Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 13 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: HA HA HA HA!!!! Another one.. This has finished me. I'm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Apologies Tom My pics are completely random without any meaning do you want me to delete them I just thought my pic was a very nice piece of jewellery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 3 hours ago, Dollymarie said: Our football club is rotten at the core. Sooner fans face this the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, tts_city said: If thats true its an utterly disgraceful way to treat an employee with 20 years experience in your firm, i bet moral is lower than shark shit for those left behind after a stunt like that. good luck Adam your to good for that lot. The three words I've highlighted are critical. And if it's true we don't really know the reason behind it. I realise that this post doesn't fit with the "Mark Ashton is the Devil incarnate" agenda of some, but I prefer to look before I leap - and that applies to conclusions too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Wow. What an appalling way to treat someone that does so much to bridge the gap between club and fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Thought he did an outstanding job and has really moved us forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 16 minutes ago, tts_city said: If thats true its an utterly disgraceful way to treat an employee with 20 years experience in your firm, i bet moral is lower than shark shit for those left behind after a stunt like that. good luck Adam your to good for that lot. It’s been coming. Cotts’ departure was known by everyone but the man but himself before the suits let him know. Less than a year after our first league trophy in 60 years. Million points for the sleuth who can work out the deadly duo behind that departure too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, Robin1988 said: It’s been coming. Cotts’ departure was known by everyone but the man but himself before the suits let him know. Less than a year after our first league trophy in 60 years. Million points for the sleuth who can work out the deadly duo behind that departure too. Only BCFC would get rid of employees doing a good job and keep hold of the ones not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, Robin1988 said: It’s been coming. Cotts’ departure was known by everyone but the man but himself before the suits let him know. Less than a year after our first league trophy in 60 years. Million points for the sleuth who can work out the deadly duo behind that departure too. Indeed sir. Although it wasn’t ‘officially’ announced that Ashton was here until 16th January 2016, 2 days after Cotterill was sacked, Ashton had actually been here since before Xmas 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Harry said: Indeed sir. Although it wasn’t ‘officially’ announced that Ashton was here until 16th January 2016, 2 days after Cotterill was sacked, Ashton had actually been here since before Xmas 2015. Do you know whether Ashton had a hand in the summer 2015 recruitment? All those deals that fell threw.. or was that just Pelling etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 9 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: Only BCFC would get rid of employees doing a good job and keep hold of the ones not. That's not true is it? Wherever you find incompetents at a higher level to those who are able it will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 6 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Do you know whether Ashton had a hand in the summer 2015 recruitment? All those deals that fell threw.. or was that just Pelling etc That was Pelling offering players less than what Cotterill said he was happy to pay. And some of the players “hearing bad things” about Cotts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jimmer Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 49 minutes ago, RumRed said: I'd hope that BCFC was more than a 'company'. Obviously you're happy with supporting a 'company' rather than a 'club'. Anyway I'm off to get my Glaxosmithkline scarf and watch their live shareprice... Come on the GSKs! I'm so sorry to beak it to you, but yes, Bristol City FC is a company that has revenue targets and shareholders to please. We are customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red panda Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 54 minutes ago, westred1 said: 41 minutes ago, tts_city said: If thats true its an utterly disgraceful way to treat an employee with 20 years experience in your firm, i bet moral is lower than shark shit for those left behind after a stunt like that. good luck Adam your to good for that lot. 35 minutes ago, RedBrizzleRobin said: Really hope that's not true. Complete ***** if true. No way to treat such a long time employee. Hope they've got all their legal bases covered on this one because I'd be ******* fuming! I can believe it, but it may not be the outrage that some assume. When I lost my previous job I was offered a settlement agreement. It took a few days to finalise, not least because I needed legal advice (which they paid for). During that time, I wasn't allowed to contact any colleagues or clients, otherwise the offer would no longer stand. No idea if Adam's in a similar situation, but sometimes there are good reasons for restrictions that, when taken out of context, look bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuber Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Do you know whether Ashton had a hand in the summer 2015 recruitment? All those deals that fell threw.. or was that just Pelling etc As far as I can recall Pelling got hooked for that mess. Between the Watford evidence, our awful recruitment record since Ashton rejoined, noting McInnes in 2013 as further evidence, and now this of course being true. How does it make sense to sack the head of media and communication with the social media growth of club accounts this year between the cup run, and especially the GIFs. We've seen a 65% increase in our social media followings since the start of the season, up 27% before the games against Man Utd or Man City. To sack your head of media on that evidence is like sacking our academy coaches when we've had Bryan, Morrell, Kelly, and McCoulsky as a few examples make good strides in their development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 50 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: @Robbored has been positively smitten !!!!! So far he's doing a decent job imv - no need to complain just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 13 minutes ago, Harry said: Indeed sir. Although it wasn’t ‘officially’ announced that Ashton was here until 16th January 2016, 2 days after Cotterill was sacked, Ashton had actually been here since before Xmas 2015. Factually incorrect. Mark Ashton has big questions to answer but please let's not start making things up. I'm on about his start date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 4 hours ago, RedM said: He was. And yes it is true, friend of a friend info. I guess someone from BS will be taking over his position, but if the job was made redundant they can’t can they, not in the exact same role? 4 hours ago, Club and Country said: In my line of work no, not for at least 6 months i think it is...presume that is the standard law/rule 4 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: They just need to tweak the job description and give it a new job title - happens all the time... Sorry if this has all been addressed elsewhere - by the time I came across the thread again I couldn't be bothered to go through it til the end to be fair!! If Adam was employed by BCFC on a BCFC contract, then there's a possibility that Bristol Sport can bring someone in with a slightly different job title under a BS contract.... It does happen all the time, and is a way of getting rid of people you no longer want around (sometimes). For example my job (Site Manager) was rebranded from Caretaker. The previous chap was suspended (long story), and I took over from him as a temp/relief. 18 months later, he was cleared, but they never wanted him back over me. The Caretaker was made redundant, and Site Manager was put in place. Same job different title essentially, although I do more than that lazy sod ever did!!! Good luck Adam, nice to see loyalty being rewarded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 https://www.bcfc.co.uk/fanzone/club-information/press-media/ The way it should be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Taz said: Sorry if this has all been addressed elsewhere - by the time I came across the thread again I couldn't be bothered to go through it til the end to be fair!! If Adam was employed by BCFC on a BCFC contract, then there's a possibility that Bristol Sport can bring someone in with a slightly different job title under a BS contract.... It does happen all the time, and is a way of getting rid of people you no longer want around (sometimes). For example my job (Site Manager) was rebranded from Caretaker. The previous chap was suspended (long story), and I took over from him as a temp/relief. 18 months later, he was cleared, but they never wanted him back over me. The Caretaker was made redundant, and Site Manager was put in place. Same job different title essentially, although I do more than that lazy sod ever did!!! Good luck Adam, nice to see loyalty being rewarded! Knights is the Head of Communications for BS. The individual club (footie, rugby, basketball etc) media teams report into her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, Harry said: Indeed sir. Although it wasn’t ‘officially’ announced that Ashton was here until 16th January 2016, 2 days after Cotterill was sacked, Ashton had actually been here since before Xmas 2015. Yep. Was due to be announced on the Wednesday from memory, held back (can’t imagine why) and then coincidentally he appeared Monday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 BS ‘. ‘ redundancy procedure’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Knights is the Head of Communications for BS. The individual club (footie, rugby, basketball etc) media teams report into her. And as is the case in a hell of a lot of companies, there's a good chance those 'below' her were just as competent (or more) than the line manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 I’ve just had a google. If the rumour and innuendo is true I reckon Ms Knights must be a great conversationalist. Let’s face it. She ain’t a looker. Unless you’re Stevie Wonder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Pretty shocked to be honest, seemed to do a decent job. Whos up next, Scott Murray? Just imagine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Davefevs Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 11 minutes ago, nebristolred said: And as is the case in a hell of a lot of companies, there's a good chance those 'below' her were just as competent (or more) than the line manager. Indeed, indeed. 9 minutes ago, ziderheadarmy said: Is it true she won a bronze medal at the common wealth games? What event? Summit javelin? High jump seems apt? Waterpolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 9 minutes ago, ziderheadarmy said: Is it true she won a bronze medal at the common wealth games? What event? Summit javelin? High jump seems apt? Think she was a waterpolo player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 5 pages on and no clearer to know if true or not, just pages of wild speculation. The truth as fans is we only get a tiny snap shot of what goes on at the club and whilst I agree it would be a shame if AB is leaving, its very difficult to be so judgmental without the whole story, which we are very unlikely to ever find out due to the confidentiality agreement that will no doubt be agreed upon. Some of the MA stories do seem a bit worrying, and these type of people do surround themselves with their own appointed close allies, to cover their ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Thing that baffles me the most - If all of these people aren’t deemed fit to work at the club anymore - Why the hell has Downsy not been sacked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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