CheddarReds Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 22 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: I think Ashton going is probably a good thing in the sense that opinions around him had become very toxic and it gives the club a fresh start but I do wonder how much he's taken the flak for strategic decisions taken by the owner and the board and I'm not convinced that a new CEO is going to come in and take the club in a completely different direction. I think there are areas that could be improved. A new CEO that could improve our recruitment and fitness departments could make a big impact in that alone but I think Ashton is the scapegoat for as much as he is responsible for. Yeah I see your point. He will have had positive impacts in some areas too. Personally I look at the hugely expensive squad we've assembled, many of the remaining squad with little or reduced value, lots of OOC etc as something Ashton will be responsible for and simply it isn't good enough. That's without considering how he may have a hand in the conditioning/ physio teams that have had a poor season, without comment on his interviewing or lack of. You mention the toxicity around his position too and all things considered a fresh start is appealing. There will be new appointment(s) at board level and we'll need Nige to sign on or another perm manager come the end of the season. Reviewing the success of these appointments in a couple seasons time potentially tells us how much MA was responsible for and how much was influenced by other decision makers at the club. Time will tell! Fingers crossed we get these appointments right. Feels like a big summer for the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 @Kid in the Riot any information on what the new set up will look like? or we all just too busy celebrating to give a shit right now?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 I haven’t felt like this since Pulis left! This such brilliant news and means we can finally move on from the Ashton/Johnson/Holden era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 34 minutes ago, downendcity said: Best hope we don't want to sign any Ipswich players. Wonder how many of our lot will end up there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Henry said: @Kid in the Riot any information on what the new set up will look like? or we all just too busy celebrating to give a shit right now?! Just enjoy the moment while you can and then we can look back fondly on this day when our new dream team of Paul Trollope and Lennie Lawrence is announced... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Just now, Simon bristol said: Wonder how many of our lot will end up there? Hopefully quite a few of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 33 minutes ago, Blockb said: I do not know if this is not allowed but I would like to congratulate kitr on his true story about Ipswich and a certain ceo Good point, excellent investigation work @Kid in the Riot Right I am going to the pub to celebrate - Hallelujah, rejoice! Goodbye and good riddance Ashton! The club has already improved x3fold in the last hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, Red Exile said: I'm led to believe by those who've met him that he's a highly respected salesman. Of snake oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 What great news! Absolutely fantastic. Close the door on your way out you ***! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Thanks for the memories Mark Wishing you all the very best for the future.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 40 minutes ago, Harry said: I’m off for a **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, One Team said: Hopefully quite a few of them! Yep. As long as he takes his head of performance that should see them screwed for many years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red7 Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 28 minutes ago, Red Exile said: Indeed - and who on earth says 'now is the right time for myself to move on' - so glad I never again have to listen to his pomposity! I thought only shite (all) candidates on The Apprentice used the word "myself" like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bobbie Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 21 minutes ago, Olé said: Jon Lansdown was involved in kit designs, Mark Ashton was involved in investing over £50m in the transfer market. Hope that helps. Jon Lansdown is the Managing Director of the club and the only thing you can think of that he’s ‘managed’ is the irrelevant logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 26 minutes ago, Red Exile said: Indeed - and who on earth says 'now is the right time for myself to move on' - so glad I never again have to listen to his pomposity! It should be ‘ now is the right time for I to move on’. I agree with your second comment all that ‘ management’ speak was tiring. He should have kept that to himself and other people who speak the same language but talk normally to others. Gone are LJ’s bullshit and , soon , Ashton’s. Other than that, well, we are no longer getting our trousers pulled down over player transfers and that is down to Ashton. A new and exciting period is upon us . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Not sure what you're on about thats just ectoplasm that the ghost left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wealwayseatcheese Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Been out so just heard this, great news. He can take all his bullshit to Suffuck with him. Is he taking his cronies from the conditioning department with him?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Well like him or not, we are no longer seen as a pushover in the transfer market when clubs come calling for our players. That I'm assuming is partly Ashton's doing. Other than that though, I'm meh towards him. It will probably see all his flunkies follow him to wherever *cough Ipswich cough* and hopefully he will take the god awful medical team with him as well. What's looking more likely with this news, is that Pearson is staying for longer, and one of/both Walsh and Shakespeare are on their way as well. That, would be great news as that is a proven team that works, and works well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Robin Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 1 hour ago, BCFCGav said: Genuine question, what's going to be so much better now? You'd think we'd signed Haaland! Maybe nothing, but there is the opportunity for us to build something that looks like a team. A team that doesn't make your eyes bleed while watching it and may achieve as many as 2 shots on target per game, and who knows, maybe the odd home win. A chance worth taking I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Hey guys and gals... whose up for a party? https://fb.me/e/1fYdf2X7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted April 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 18 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: How did you get hold of my selfie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingtonRed Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Not too upset by this. Can we bring Adam Baker back now please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Will Mark Ashton be charged with finding the new CEO ? Hadn’t thought of that had you now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 23 minutes ago, Red7 said: I thought only shite (all) candidates on The Apprentice used the word "myself" like this. I now think it's time for "one" to move on! (A la Thatcher!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken George Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 I’ll miss his beard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 If Pearson starts getting results there might be a very worrying lack of stuff to argue about on here. Troubling times for OTIB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street red Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Happy days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 28 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: Yep. As long as he takes his head of performance that should see them screwed for many years! Out of likes mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soultrader Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 3 hours ago, oldstandrobin said: My job is as a Mobile Covid 19 Swab Tester Yesterday, I had my list of calls for today and up appeared a Mark Ashton !! Sadly on calling him, he turned out to be a factory worker. Really wonder what I would have said to him if it had been 'our' MA !!!!!!! You may feel a little pr**k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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