Nibor Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 So its not the Queen picking names from a silk bag or something? I thought it was all secret squirrel stuff, getting black balled, goat killing or whatever. Hmm, Hate to be cynical, but Involved in Football AND the banking sector?! Well, until we nominate we can't know can we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Undoubtedly one of the best chairmen this clubs has ever seen. Just pray that you continue to back us financially as the major share holder. May I just say you are a model as to how to run a football club. Didn't interfere, always backed us and loved the club. Mr Lansdown, God bless you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jordan Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thank you so much for all your hard work Sir Steve. Hopefully the success you have brought to the club will continue, with yourself in a more relaxed role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_Red Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/your_rights/civil_rights/nominations_for_the_honours_list.htm it doesnt mention making large donations to the government to help with funding election campaigns. thats a sure fire way of getting an honour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 it doesnt mention making large donations to the government to help with funding election campaigns. thats a sure fire way of getting an honour. My grandad got an MBE. He thought politicians were complete see you next tuesdays and didn't have a penny to donate. Admittedly most of the honours are back door deals but some genuine ones have to get through to disguise them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_Red Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 My grandad got an MBE. He thought politicians were complete see you next tuesdays and didn't have a penny to donate. Admittedly most of the honours are back door deals but some genuine ones have to get through to disguise them. sorry wasnt having a pop at anyone who gets one. just making the point that donating to government funds is a way of securing one. Didnt mean it was the only way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I agree with all the above - Thank you Steve. We are fortunate enough not have had the comparative shambles of foreign or corrupt ownership like other clubs have had to endure. Whether decisions have paid off or not in the past, we could at least rest assured that they were ade for the right reasons and with the best inerests of BCFC in mind. Everything Steve has dealt with, from success to dealing with the Wornock/Jordan saga, stadium obsticles, management changes etc etc have always oozed class & dignity in the way they were handled. A role model to us all and I for one will always hold him in the higest regard. Thanks again Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTR Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Cheers Stevie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 sorry wasnt having a pop at anyone who gets one. just making the point that donating to government funds is a way of securing one. Didnt mean it was the only way. I didn't take it as one, and agree in the main large donations are good for it. Just that it's good that ordinary people can also use this system with some, albeit small, chance of success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Just wanted to echo what Nibor and others have said. The word "Great" is often overused; but Steve has been a GREAT Chairman. The media used to talk of Middlesbrough's Steve Gibson as "the best Chairman in England". Well Steve L is up there with him, if not ahead of him now. Many, many thanks Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Great Chairman, sad to see SL go. How many other chairmen would turn up at a forum kick-around and play nearly the whole game (at centre back) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thank you so much Steve, what a hero. and on a side note, Congratulations to the new board members and especially Colin Sextone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forza Revolution Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Steve L, i'll keep it simple and to the point............. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastrobin Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thank you Steve for all your hard work, time and effort. True legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Star Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Is Lansdown still the owner of BCFC? Will he still be pumping money into the club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucksred Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks for everything so far Steve. We aint 'arf come on a long way since the unhappy days round the dying days of the Wilson era, when every mothers son queried your commitment. Here is to the new Stadium Hope the new board live up to the standards set by yourself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonto Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Great chairman and we have made significant progress during his tenure and he is leaving us in a position where we can progress from. I hope we see can make the final home game of the season a fitting tribute to stevel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED4LIFE Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I can only echo what has been said above and offer a massive thank you for all that you have done for our club Steve. It truly has been an honour to have you looking after our club, and gave us fans a sense of pride in having you at the helm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thank you SL for dragging us up from being the laughing stock to a respected football club once again. A true legend and one of the few chairman around who is honourable, fair and decent with a true passion for his club . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 He's done a fine job, no doubt about it. Hopefully the new board can live up to the standards set by Lansdown. Various managerial decisions were made in error granted, but they were made with the good of the club in mind however, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redland Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks Steve for your passion, commitment and substantial financial support. Having achieved promotion to the Championship I hope that we can now overcome the final hurdle to build a new stadium which will be a fitting legacy to your chairmanship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonwheeler Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Can only echo everthing already said? Whilst I have never been one of the new stadiums greatest advocates I cannot but admire SL's leadership and his desire on that project? On a footballing front we probably would not be where we are today without SL's input and his money? Personally I can fully understand his reasons for todays decision and I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU, STEVE - You have been a brilliant chairman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grove park city Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 All good things come to an end and its fair to say that Steve Lansdown has been the backbone and public face of BCFC in good and indifferent times,,, Without doubt the greatest chairman alongside Harry Dolman in the clubs history , always ready to promote the club to the bigger footballing and public world his drive to get things done has kept dreams alive when a lesser chairman would have folded.......... Thank you for pushing the club we all love to the brink of the Prem plus the new stadium plan which on hearing the interview seems to be a burning passion for him,, above all Steve Lansdown as said before is that rare thing a chairman with the fan's affection and respect enjoy your background role, retirement and family ..... thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Luckily still a long way to go before a farewell but thank you for everything so far Steve! :winner_third_h4h: :winner_third_h4h: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke_Gifford_Red Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hardly ever post on this forum anymore but just thought I would add my thanks to Steve L! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenyards Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thank's Steve for all you have done so far - and all you will do in the future. There are people with money and there are people with mouths....some, like you, put them together, which helps us all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks Steve, for your commitment, drive and investment in our club. Wishing you a happy and long retirement Here, here. May I add that I feel sad that top flight football could not be delivered to Steve Lansdown after all the money, time, and effort he's put into this football club. The same happened to Harry Dolman but I'm sure top flight football isn't far off due to Steve Lansdown's efforts. Thanks Steve as you've laid a very solid platform for this club to progress and be able to compete at the top level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 For those suggesting naming the stadium after him - please not the Lansdown Ashton Vale Stadium. I could really do without having to head to the LAV every Saturday afternoon! Or even worse, after the Merchant's Quarter fiasco - the Steve Lansdown Ashton Vale Entertainment arena..... On a serious note, thanks a lot Steve and well done for all your hard work! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 the best most of us can hope for when we finish a job is that we leave things are better than we found them... ...that's certainly true in your case Steve...let's hope that your involvement with Bristol City is long and fruitful and delivers what you set out to achieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thank you for making us a respectable championship club, heres to the stadium & prem football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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