headhunter

20 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said:

yes but puppies… 

1 minute ago, LondonBristolian said:

I suspect the truth lies somewhere between this and the posts saying the job wasn’t the job Alexander expected. Not all CEO roles are the same and it may be there was a mismatch of expectations on both sides. That may not even be anyone’s “fault” but simply a misunderstanding that wasn’t picked up in the interview process. 

You're assuming the interview process was our usual "vigorous & rigorous" approach. 

How many people were seen or was it simply, as rumour has it, SL sought Richard Scudamore's advice and went with PA whose track record, on paper, is exemplary - if he could survive Ron Noades & Simon Jordan, I would say SL is a puppy in comparison!

34 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said:

 

I thought that as well.  It's an unusual departure, but I feel in my bones that at its heart it's because the Bristol City "vision" Alexander was sold when he came here didn't match the reality of the job. Probably he was allowed less independence and creativity than he thought he'd have, so a clash occurred and it was "agreed" he'd leave.

Of course, we may never know the actual reason.  I no longer know anyone who works or plays for the club, so I'm as in the dark as 99% of this forum. 

Couldn't agree more [that's a first ] and in my line of work that is often the reason why people leave after a short tenure following an otherwise stable employment record

It could well explain PA's low profile since he's been here, i.e. realising within a matter of weeks that this was a not an "as sold" opportunity but going with the flow for a few months to preserve personal dignity.

Was there. 

Cashley kicking towards open end, wind behind him, Wealands stood on spot far, ball bounces in the D and it's a goal!!!

6 minutes ago, spudski said:

The guy would have been involved in big deals at Palace...so something felt ' off' when SL said what he did. 

 

He was NOT involved in big deals when at Palace.

Read this reply to my post on their forum when he joined: https://www.holmesdale.net/page.php?id=106&tid=181641 

1 hour ago, GrahamC said:

You work in recruitment, what response do you give when something doesn’t work out?

Imprecise science? One of those things?

 

Recruitment IS an art, not a science.

When I help in the hiring of a director for a company I give a 12 month indemnity - replacement FOC if appointee leaves within this period after commencement.

I view making the hire as a shared decision, I take a degree of ownership for something I've been told I don't really have to more than once. I back my candidates and my approach is why I build relationships and get repeat business.

Scudamore is not a recruiter and, arguably, he's a fan like most of us. He recommended PA in good faith, the fact that it doesn't appear to have worked out is one of those things. Scudamore may be a little embarrassed by what's happened but  does he really know how SL operates at close quarters?

I am convinced PA's departure will be put down to personal reasons but he will have signed a compromise agreement and get a pay off on condition there is no disclosure of the real reason.

29 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

My 2+2=5 is that PA did want to extend Nige, and that’s a reason he’s going.

Really? Why would he not want to extend?

You and I have talked about giving NP a new 12 month rolling contract wef 1/1/24 which, in reality, is only committing the club to 6 more months  than what he currently has ( i.e. current contract runs out 30/6/24)

6 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said:

He was told to resign. 

I wonder how Richard Scudamore feels about that as, I believe, SL sought his counsel on who to appoint? 

19 minutes ago, frenchred said:

Other clubs don't appear to have had a problem coming to an arrangement, is it because as BCFC supporters we are being fleeced at home as well!

Quite telling that the invisible man was absent again

Has he attended any other SC&T meetings in the 8 months he's been here?

If no, that's not a good look IMHO.

1 hour ago, Oh Louie louie said:

Was that you on the pitch, headhunter when tony robinson got hold of the mic, and told the gas you can hear me allright don't worry about that, in a more forthright fashion! Now that was funny!

Not on my watch.

1 minute ago, One Team said:

Agreed, and host RobinsTV while you are at @headhunter!

Would be nice, and no fee as I'd do it for the crack!

Unlikely in view of some of my posts on here and X. I'm a subversive rather than from the "we're lucky to be where we are" camp!

I do recall one game pre-Christmas Vs Burnley in 97/98. We were trailing 0-1 and I bigged us up as the team came out at the start of the 2nd half. We turned it around and won. Wardy made a point of thanking me in the post match presser as he said it acted as a boost.

Used to do ClubCall for  a few years too until Jed Pitman (later HTV) took on full time job of Regional Editor. Who remembers the number? 

0898 12-11-76

51 minutes ago, Sir Geoff said:

Why not pm him. @headhunter

Yes, it is me! 

Started doing the PA from 94 iirc after Tottle stopped. Finished in 99 when they wanted Sam Mason pitchside.

Prior to doing PA from 83-94 covered club home & away for GWR until station switched to all music programming.

Great memories dealing with TC, Joe Jordan  & Wardy. Used to travel on team coach away with Tottle & Latham. Never ever won in card school on trip home!

1 hour ago, Jacki said:

As many others have said, this interview really didn’t tell us a lot that we didn’t already know, or at least suspect. SL has had enough of funding huge losses and isn’t going to do it anymore. That has seemed obvious from everything Pearson has been saying in his press conferences for a long while. It’s absolutely his right to stop doing this, but it doesn’t tally up at all with the repeatedly stated (in this interview) aim of us pushing for the top 6 this season. SL is asking Pearson to perform a miracle which he knows isn’t going to happen and, when we’re predictably falling short, will bin him off saying his failed and bring in the next yes man. If Nige achieves a top 10 finish under these constraints it will be remarkable. 

One thing I’ve not seen commented on that Alexander said more than once was his keenness to get it out there that he was ‘honoured’ to lead on the Alex Scott negotiations. Lansdown had implied in his own interview that he’d overseen it and I read that as Alexander trying to prove his credentials and show that he’s the boss on the football side of things. A small detail but I thought that was telling.

Other than that I thought the interview was exactly what I would have expected. A defence of Lansdown’s record and a load of fawning about the money he’s put in, a reiteration of budgets, a load of rubbish about how expect to finish top 6 like Luton and a load of corporate waffle about cash flow.

Overall I’m in the same camp as most others on here now. SL appears to be slowly pulling the plug and wants out. I think we need a new owner but it’s so important we get the right one. I’d hate for us to become a sports washing project like Newcastle or be bled dry like Cardiff or Birmingham. The next year or two will be very interesting as we see which way it all goes. 

I posted this on Palace forum earlier this year and it is clear from this [and in another thread from summer 22 when he resigned] that PA's skill is on commercial opportunities not player contracts:  https://www.holmesdale.net/page.php?id=106&tid=181641 

A little worrying that a CEO of obvious standing but not on player contracts was "leading" the negotiations on the sale for our prized asset - who's telling the truth here, PA or SL

When the deal was done SL said we achieved "asking price" which is the £25M but for all we know that could be £18M plus £7M in add ons - we did after all sell Alex in a "crocked" state and our desire to get this over the line to fund the acquisitions made "in advance" may have played a part in all of this 

2 minutes ago, milo1111 said:

I think the answer is possibly that the owner is open to selling the club and sees the fact that the manager’s contract is running down as something that any new owners would see as a good thing.

We were in agreement on FBC Podcast yesterday that, to quell rumours of a fractured relationship with SL due to the "without Scott" apparent change of strategy, it would send a positive signal that things aren't as bad as they seem to offer Pearson a rolling 12 month contract if we are in the top half at the turn of the year. This is tantamount to just offering him a 6 month extension on his current deal.

1 hour ago, reddoc said:

The Miracle of Castel Di Sangro maybe ?

Great book

15 minutes ago, Shuffle said:

He seems a shadow of the player who joined the club & looks a terrible signing for a £1m when we all thought we’d got a bargain.  Clearly has ability and there’s a player in there but his decision making is terrible & not sure how you coach that. Seems to be playing with fear & confidence has completely drained.  Coupled with Cornick on the other side & we are toothless.

The form of Mehmeti & Cornick is, at best, evidence of making acquisitions that are no better than what we already had

5 hours ago, Superjack said:

 

If I were him, I would think that I wasn't valued. 

Have you ever heard SL utter a single word of praise for Nige.

Very quick to salivate over Robins and take a dig at NP with his recent comment about our squad being better than Luton's, the inference being NP should be getting more of a "tune" out of them.

29 minutes ago, mozo said:

"We don't always see eye to eye" - isn't that what Lansdown said before going on to praise the management of Mark Robins?

He did say that and his *rse licking of Robins is verging on embarrassing

2 hours ago, daored said:

 

Personally I would be offering Pearson a new contract , with the mess he inherited I believe he deserves the opportunity to build a team.

However, I don’t get the impression all is well in the relationship between owner, chairman & manager and I’d be surprised if Pearson is in charge of Bristol city next season. As for why not do it now , cost I guess if the board believe we have the squad that will be in no danger of relegation why go through the expense of replacing Pearson & coaching staff? 

Agree 100% with all of this.

OK, Pearson's record is open to question but he has steered us through a "reset" without the usual relegation to League 1.

Lansdown should show NP a little respect by offering NOW a 1 year extension. Up to Pearson then if he signs it or not.

As I've said on FBC Pod I think SL doesn't like NP and running the contract down is a lest cost option even if it triggers another season of mediocrity ror us fans.

It's Lansdown's trainset and he can do what he likes 

30 minutes ago, And Its Smith said:

Any proof of that or is that a guess?

SL  used the term building up a "next egg" in his recent Guernsey Press interview

RIP Lisa

Always helpful and always cheerful.

1 minute ago, RedRoss said:

I have no idea but it was reported he had a hernia operation just prior to joining us. I reckon this is where the infection may of come from.

Maybe he was never going to be ready for the start of the season and we bought an injured but recovering player in similar fashion to how Bournemouth bought Scott.

Back 1967 Alan Dicks signed John Galley when his ankle was in plaster! First game some weeks after signing saw him grab a hat trick in a 3-0 win at Huddersfield 

20 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

The CEO seems to be a man of few words too.

He was known as Teflon Phil at Palace as nothing stuck on him amidst the *hitstorm associated with the club twice going into admin, i.e. keeps a low profile (CP's financial problems not his fault in fairness). 

Btw, his forte is "commercial deals", nothing on the playing side like MA

2 hours ago, Sir Geoff said:

After 56 years you should realise that you can't really analyse a game properly from watching it on TV. You miss so many nuances, I e runs made off the ball, closing down, even how windy it was during the Preston game ( which definitely affected Max's kicking). However you and your pals pass comment every week on games they haven't attended. Perhaps I shouldn't have used the word bothered but if I hosted a podcast that is prone to criticize rather than be positive about I would make the effort to actually be there.

I get your point about the nuances. However, the Robins TV coverage is great with replays and different camera angles more than, IMHO, compensating for those nuances.