fka dagest Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21630173 Firstly I apologise for providing a link about Man Ure on a football forum... However, I note Ferguson is proposing to become a director of their board upon retiring. When considering that Bobby Charlton has been on the board for years in a period of distinct success (not that I'm suggesting the link is entirely causal), is it something that City should adopt? Who could join the board as honorary members in an advisory capacity? Surely an informed voice from a City legend would be advantageous. Who would you pick? As an aside to what extent does the Board consult past players on footballing matters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Porter Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Nicky Hunt ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 How many of our legends have stayed in the game? I'm guessing not many. Recent legends maybe. Our big legends are either dead, or so far removed from football nowadays, you would be hard pushed justifying a place on the board for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 The only people who i'd be happy to still be employed by the club in some capacity would be: Scott Murray Louis Carey Mickey Bell Joe Jordan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fka dagest Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Louis Carey, approaching a record number of appearances, has to be a realistic shout. Brian Tinnion? Steve Philips? (yeah, I'm kidding) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Rob Newman maybe. Right age. City fan, still in football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 I honestly wonder whether this is a good idea. Very often it turns out badly for both the legend and the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Stoney Garnet would have something to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Paul Cheeseley ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Didn't this forum go into meltdown about giving "old boys" jobs out of kindness? Now there is a suggestion to make an "old boy" a director? Honestly I can't keep up with what "the fans want" on these forums because it changes so frequently, no wonder SL and the club struggles in general, even the fans can't make their minds up and keep arguing with each other over petty "banter/jokes". I can understand opinions and views change but to me there seems to be total confusion on the matter of ex players and club jobs, I personally think we shouldn't be giving ex players/current players any higher position in the club unless its as a coach and they show promise at improving players. Tinnion is the best example of why you don't give a player a managers job unless he shows a lot of potential. Giving Murray a job as a director... directors are supposed to direct, as much as I like Scotty he's our kit man and the cringeworthy video he did not long ago shows he's loyal but a follower, not a leader or director. Don't get me wrong I'm not putting Scotty down but some people are meant to lead and inspire and others are meant to be the engine, the hard worker, Scotty is the latter, as was Tinnion, as is Carey and as will most players be. Can't we just leave the directors position to someone who knows how to give a club direction, the managers job to someone who can manage and bring in some players who show desire to play and be rid of the rest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 In general, I think that's right. The suggestion of Paul Cheeseley is interesting, though. His analysis was impressive on Radio Cheap Bristol until he wanted paying for his work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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