bcfcmike Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Imo we currently have the best chairman we have had for a very very long time, and i truly believe he wants to take the club forward, and he has proved on many occasions now he is willing to put his own cash where his mouth is......and as fans we don't seem to give him that recognition, we all stand there every sat and sing there is only 1 gary johnson etc etc, but what about the man who is the backbone of BCFC???? I think at ko against pompey would should all unite (the whole stadium) and sing there is only 1 steve lansdown with a massive round of applause?? Any thoughts??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm very happy with the way SteveL is running the club and glad he's at the helm. The ambition shown by the stadium project and the investment in the training facilities, academy and first team squad is excellent. I hope he's in charge for a long time yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm very happy with the way SteveL is running the club and glad he's at the helm. The ambition shown by the stadium project and the investment in the training facilities, academy and first team squad is excellent. I hope he's in charge for a long time yet. I second that......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Gow Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Best chairman in my 30 odd years of supporting city, certainly on par with Harry Dolman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bully Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Imo we currently have the best chairman we have had for a very very long time, and i truly believe he wants to take the club forward, and he has proved on many occasions now he is willing to put his own cash where his mouth is......and as fans we don't seem to give him that recognition, we all stand there every sat and sing there is only 1 gary johnson etc etc, but what about the man who is the backbone of BCFC???? I think at ko against pompey would should all unite (the whole stadium) and sing there is only 1 steve lansdown with a massive round of applause?? Any thoughts??? Endorse that 100% - he doesn't court adulation, but he deserves it more than anyone at the club in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidNoble Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Agree, the man is a top notch chairman. And NOT american or an arab oil tycoon!! A good ol' bristolian. He does deserve a song completely for all he has done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpers4Goalposts Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Could we get this on the scoreboard or something to start it off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 He even drives a red car too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Bill Shanly said something along the lines of :''At a football club, you have a holy trinity - the players, the manager and the supporters. Directors don't come into it, they only sign the cheques''. I personally think chairmen are a bit like referee's, the best ones you don't notice. Anyway, the Club seems in relatively fit shape and plodding along ok so for the sake of this thread Lansdown does deserve credit, keep up the down to earth and realistic approach. As for matchday chanting though.. nah, not for me, Des. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidNoble Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 He even drives a red car too... His name is Stevie Lansdown He drives a red and white car He chairmans Bristol City and he is a rich champ He really hates egyptions He hates The rovers too and if he says al ahly He'll ________ Can't think of an ending! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bully Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Bill Shanly said something along the lines of :''At a football club, you have a holy trinity - the players, the manager and the supporters. Directors don't come into it, they only sign the cheques''. I think sometimes Bill Shankly's comments are given a little too much credence - the Directors of Liverpool, presumably had the foresight to appoint him in the first place for which he should have been eternally grateful. Steve Landsown doesn't crave publicity like some (Orange skinned types spring to mind) but he should still be praised in a sensible manner. I'm sure the 'experts' on Sky would have all our recent success down to GJ, but they would only be half right wouldn't they.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I think sometimes Bill Shankly's comments are given a little too much credence - the Directors of Liverpool, presumably had the foresight to appoint him in the first place for which he should have been eternally grateful. Steve Landsown doesn't crave publicity like some (Orange skinned types spring to mind) but he should still be praised in a sensible manner. I'm sure the 'experts' on Sky would have all our recent success down to GJ, but they would only be half right wouldn't they.. hm... like the Liverpool board (who were languashing in the second flight at the time), 'Judge me on Tinnion' must be thanking his lucky stars Johnson came true for him.. (hence I believe, the 5 year deal) I also think there's an argument relating to the changing times, 99% of the affinity between players and supporters is lost since Shankly's day, but still I hold strong to the old school attitude that board room matters an terrace mentality should be kept well seperate. Who are The People....? ps/I also hold firm to the belief that all chairmen really are (s'pecially at the lower levels) are successful businessmen charitably giving something back to the community. I repeat, no mass love-in, not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest big red lee Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Imo we currently have the best chairman we have had for a very very long time, and i truly believe he wants to take the club forward, and he has proved on many occasions now he is willing to put his own cash where his mouth is......and as fans we don't seem to give him that recognition, we all stand there every sat and sing there is only 1 gary johnson etc etc, but what about the man who is the backbone of BCFC???? I think at ko against pompey would should all unite (the whole stadium) and sing there is only 1 steve lansdown with a massive round of applause?? Any thoughts??? Well said block h talking sence yet again i agree 110% glad to see we are on the same wave lenth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bully Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 hm... like the Liverpool board (who were languashing in the second flight at the time), 'Judge me on Tinnion' must be thanking his lucky stars Johnson came true for him.. (hence I believe, the 5 year deal) I also think there's an argument relating to the changing times, 99% of the affinity between players and supporters is lost since Shankly's day, but still I hold strong to the old school attitude that board room matters an terrace mentality should be kept well seperate. Who are The People....? ps/I also hold firm to the belief that all chairmen really are (s'pecially at the lower levels) are successful businessmen charitably giving something back to the community. I repeat, no mass love-in, not for me. Fair enough - perhaps I was just seeking to emphasise that all the praise for City's recent success isn't down to one man - plenty of it of course, but not all. SL would probably be embarrassed anyway, but if some fans want to express their appreciation, then there ought to be a way to do it without making others uncomfortable. ps - I still think Shankly had it wrong about Directors regardless of the vintage of his comments - thats why we have properly got a Dolman stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Imo we currently have the best chairman we have had for a very very long time, and i truly believe he wants to take the club forward, and he has proved on many occasions now he is willing to put his own cash where his mouth is......and as fans we don't seem to give him that recognition, we all stand there every sat and sing there is only 1 gary johnson etc etc, but what about the man who is the backbone of BCFC???? I think at ko against pompey would should all unite (the whole stadium) and sing there is only 1 steve lansdown with a massive round of applause?? Any thoughts??? Best chairman ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcmike Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Well said block h talking sence yet again i agree 110% glad to see we are on the same wave lenth Cheers Lee, i just think its time we show some appreciation to the boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcmike Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I think sometimes Bill Shankly's comments are given a little too much credence - the Directors of Liverpool, presumably had the foresight to appoint him in the first place for which he should have been eternally grateful. Steve Landsown doesn't crave publicity like some (Orange skinned types spring to mind) but he should still be praised in a sensible manner. I'm sure the 'experts' on Sky would have all our recent success down to GJ, but they would only be half right wouldn't they.. Good points there bully, we could have the best players in the world here, but they would not stay long without SL's dosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 He is a great chairman,does put the money in when its needed,but most of all,he talks sense.Something that is far to often over looked.GJ and SL are a great team(along with all the staff at the gate),and with these people,this great club of ours will continue to progress.So lets get this song going, 1,2,3.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyRed Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 While I agree that the club has moved forward under his direction, I'm not convinced his motives are entirely altruistic. He made his fortune as a financial expert. It would be naive to think that he has invested in Bristol City football club purely for "the good of the club". Like anyone else, realistically, he's in it for the money. He's a shrewd investor and has slowly been dividing up all aspects of the club, the stadium and the holding company. Since we are not financial experts and it is a private company, we don't know how he is manipulating the operating aspects of the club as a business. However, I would bet that, when he walks away from BCFC, he won't be leaving with a loss on his investment. He didn't make £40m (or whatever his worth is at the moment) by throwing money at lost causes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZepperin Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I believe that he has learnt a lot and he is now is a very good chairman. I thought his first two or three years were pretty poor. We almost got relegated to the old fourth division before he saw the light and signed a good manager. Prior to that, the two-year contract he handed Danny Wilson and his botched deal with Brian Tinnion were both basic errors for a football chairman. If I recall correctly, his "levers" for running the club were: football (winning those football match thingies), facilities (a good ground, etc.) and fans (keeping them happy I suppose). Maybe there was a fourth f, i.e. finance. Anyway, the football side of things has improved immensely since the John Laycock days, the stadium saga continues (but that is a long-term target) and the fans seem a lot happier than before. On the negative side: He was instrumental in running up a lot of debt for the club, via poor signing decisions (players and a manager). Cheesed off a lot of people in the past with several PR disasters. We're still at Ashton Gate (not negative in my book but probably in his). Positives: Stopped gambling on players and invested wisely in Gary Johnson. Promoted to the Championship. Almost got us up to the Premier League. Improved PR; certain personages leaving; David Lloyd joining. As for a standing ovation and chants and stuff - this is England, not South America. Stiff upper lip, chaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcmike Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 While I agree that the club has moved forward under his direction, I'm not convinced his motives are entirely altruistic. He made his fortune as a financial expert. It would be naive to think that he has invested in Bristol City football club purely for "the good of the club". Like anyone else, realistically, he's in it for the money. He's a shrewd investor and has slowly been dividing up all aspects of the club, the stadium and the holding company. Since we are not financial experts and it is a private company, we don't know how he is manipulating the operating aspects of the club as a business. However, I would bet that, when he walks away from BCFC, he won't be leaving with a loss on his investment. He didn't make £40m (or whatever his worth is at the moment) by throwing money at lost causes. Why would it be " Naive " to think that a true BCFC fan who has a personal cash wealth of approx 338 million not want to invest some of his wealth into the football club that he loves ( he would never spend that money in his lifetime if he wanted too) And like you say he is a financial expert so do you think maybe he has divided up different parts of the comapny for say liabilty reasons, just incase something went wrong with any of those different parts of the company it wouldn't drag BCFC with them??? And as far as walking away from the club which imo i don't think he will, but if he did i would not blame him in the slightest for wanting a profit on any investments he has made, if you put 50 million pound in the bank for 15 years you would expect on a profit on that wouldn't you??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 While I agree that the club has moved forward under his direction, I'm not convinced his motives are entirely altruistic. He made his fortune as a financial expert. It would be naive to think that he has invested in Bristol City football club purely for "the good of the club". Like anyone else, realistically, he's in it for the money. He's a shrewd investor and has slowly been dividing up all aspects of the club, the stadium and the holding company. Since we are not financial experts and it is a private company, we don't know how he is manipulating the operating aspects of the club as a business. However, I would bet that, when he walks away from BCFC, he won't be leaving with a loss on his investment. He didn't make £40m (or whatever his worth is at the moment) by throwing money at lost causes. I'm absolutely certain that if he wasn't a fan there's no way he'd be involved and that his motives for involvement are for the good of the club. There are fewer riskier, low return investments than a football club, if he was wanting to make more money he has a whole team of investment specialists working for him who can do that. That's not to say he won't safeguard the cash he's put in or will make the club large gifts but I think you're being illogically skeptical. He's worth closer to £400m than £40m by the way. If money was the motivator he'd get far better returns for his time elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghornred Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Steve Lansdown is the best chairman in my time supporting the club and at the moment is the most important person at Bristol City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrytheb Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Imo we currently have the best chairman we have had for a very very long time, and i truly believe he wants to take the club forward, and he has proved on many occasions now he is willing to put his own cash where his mouth is......and as fans we don't seem to give him that recognition, we all stand there every sat and sing there is only 1 gary johnson etc etc, but what about the man who is the backbone of BCFC???? I think at ko against pompey would should all unite (the whole stadium) and sing there is only 1 steve lansdown with a massive round of applause?? Any thoughts??? Would this be the same chairman who is backing the manager who is playing a player only because he is his son? But yes your are correct, best Chairman in my time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcmike Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Would this be the same chairman who is backing the manager who is playing a player only because he is his son? But yes your are correct, best Chairman in my time. I think you have to stop believing that now as i for 1 am not convinced there is any truth in your statement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted January 7, 2009 Admin Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Why would it be " Naive " to think that a true BCFC fan who has a personal cash wealth of approx 338 million not want to invest some of his wealth into the football club that he loves ( he would never spend that money in his lifetime if he wanted too) And like you say he is a financial expert so do you think maybe he has divided up different parts of the comapny for say liabilty reasons, just incase something went wrong with any of those different parts of the company it wouldn't drag BCFC with them??? And as far as walking away from the club which imo i don't think he will, but if he did i would not blame him in the slightest for wanting a profit on any investments he has made, if you put 50 million pound in the bank for 15 years you would expect on a profit on that wouldn't you??? It's definitely not a cash wealth of that much. Most of it is still tied up in shares in his company which, although it is bearing up considerably well in comparison to others, is likely to be significantly reduced by the effects of the global economy in the coming years. If I recall correctly at the time of flotation I believe he "realised" an amount approaching his previous valuations in The Rich List. The rest of his personal wealth is based on the stock market value of the company he co-owns. On the chant front, I believe we chanted his name upon promotion to the Championship which resulted in him getting quite "emotional". I suspect the next time will occur upon our next significant achievement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Ideally I would want a chairman who doesn't support City as that would stop his heart ruling his head. The 2007/08 jump in the wage bill over the previous year was huge. But as nobody who isn't a City fan would take it on I'm happy with what he's doing. Either he's genuine or he's giving a damn good impression of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Imo we currently have the best chairman we have had for a very very long time, and i truly believe he wants to take the club forward, and he has proved on many occasions now he is willing to put his own cash where his mouth is......and as fans we don't seem to give him that recognition, we all stand there every sat and sing there is only 1 gary johnson etc etc, but what about the man who is the backbone of BCFC???? I think at ko against pompey would should all unite (the whole stadium) and sing there is only 1 steve lansdown with a massive round of applause?? Any thoughts??? Excellent shout. Steve Lansdown has certainly given this club leadership and direction and real on field success must now surely follow the investment of his time and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob4Jane Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I like the fact that he is a local, and spending his own money. I like to think that this gives Big Steve some kind of affinity with us lot, and also some kind of genuine passion for the club. I'm not sure why, but I prefer it this way that a foreign investor coming in with a bucket of oil money. I also think he sounds like a nice chap, and according to the Hargreaves Lansdown employees he's a top bloke and a pleasure to work for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 While I agree that the club has moved forward under his direction, I'm not convinced his motives are entirely altruistic. His motives, I reckon, were to raise his personal profile and help look after the Club. They can't have been business orientated. He's generous but shrewd - and possibly a slight egotest not mad though. I also think he sounds like a nice chap, and according to the Hargreaves Lansdown employees he's a top bloke and a pleasure to work for. He is a nice chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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