samo II Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 1 minute ago, cynic said: Listening to his interview (where he speaks well) we can forget about the likes of Pearson - this bloke will be doing his own player recruitment, scouting set up, academy, etc. Head coach coming in, not a manager in my opinion. I think that's the trick; if we are serious about bringing in Pearson, it'll be an 'all-or-nothing' deal, which if the statement the board made on SC leaving is to be believed, I don't imagine them being able to offer him. If we're going down the 'head coach' route, my (genuine) question would probably be; how many sides have won promotion to the Premier League with that approach? If that is our stated aim, then I'd hope the club have done their research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 It can only be a step in the right direction a ' football ' man brought in to run the club ( though we were doing so well ! ) Michael Appleton ? He obviously has something because for a while he was hot property but never had or wanted the time to achieve anything . Seems like he's building something good at Oxford , is he about to leave another unfinished project ? Any how time will tell . OTIB will be full of prima donnas manfully trying to " rip up " their season cards and the others saying give him time and the whole cycle starts again . Oh what a glorious thing to be , a jumped up thumped up fan of BCFC . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Ashton Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/mark-ashton-appointed-chief-operating-officer-2904667.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Surely the end for Keith Burt then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chessels Chick Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 So maybe this is why Cotts got the sack?? As he didn't like/want this chap coming in above him ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Reading between the lines of this and the last statement, Lansdown wasn't a fan of the idea of reverting back to the "manager is king" form of recruitment, Steve Cotterill certainly was and that isn't very reconcilable. Perhaps that was the root of why the owner and manager kept contradicting each other over transfers when interviewed. If Mark Ashton is the reporting line for the new manager at least they'll be hired knowing the setup and how things will work. Just a matter of moving very quickly now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Surely the end for Keith Burt then? Sounds like a replacement for John Pelling to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Well people have clamored long enough about getting a football man running this side of thing. Well we now have one. Ex player. Let's hope he gives this club the professional kick start it needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 1 minute ago, Chessels Chick said: So maybe this is why Cotts got the sack?? As he didn't like/want this chap coming in above him ... I was about to suggest the same thing. Perhaps a bit of a bust up? Mark Ashton worked for the club before as a consultant, so I assume Cotts would have had an opinion on him - good or bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 4 minutes ago, TRL said: Well people have clamored long enough about getting a football man running this side of thing. Well we now have one. Ex player. Let's hope he gives this club the professional kick start it needs I'm ignorant on this one TRL Any chance of very short resume of his background football wise ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 1 minute ago, BobBobSuperBob said: I'm ignorant on this one TRL Any chance of very short resume of his background football wise ? Ex west brom goalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londoner Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Comes across very well in interview. in regards to his previous appointments it's a real mix - Rodgers/Appleton and mackay/dyche. Promising that he said that this job will interest top managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webzcas Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Glad he has City's DNA :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 As someone who doesn't have player, can someone give me a summary of what he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chessels Chick Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 4 minutes ago, pongo88 said: I was about to suggest the same thing. Perhaps a bit of a bust up? Mark Ashton worked for the club before as a consultant, so I assume Cotts would have had an opinion on him - good or bad. And if you believe what it says on the website Ashton was behind our recruitment in 2014 but had gone before the start of this season ... maybe why not so successful in the transfer market?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex#40 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Am pretty positive about this. Makes two key points immediate need for a new boss and our transfers won't be ruled by the 24 year old stance. As long as Appleton doesn't follow this should a positive step. This guy and Pearson together would be a great thing IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 7 minutes ago, TRL said: Well people have clamored long enough about getting a football man running this side of thing. Well we now have one. Ex player. Was on WBA's books as a goalie but never played a game. Not sure that qualifies him as an ex player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmers Green Red Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 For me, starts with a clean slate and let's see how it pans out ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 4 minutes ago, NickJ said: Was on WBA's books as a goalie but never played a game. Not sure that qualifies him as an ex player! With you on this one Nick I don't have player - Am I right in understanding he's going to be heading all football matters / recruitment ? If so you can immediately rule out Pearson, Warnock etc etc and a complete breed of 'traditional managers' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 7 minutes ago, NickJ said: Was on WBA's books as a goalie but never played a game. Not sure that qualifies him as an ex player! Why not? He has been around football with players and coaches. Just because he didn't play 1st team football doesn't make a jot of difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Ashton and Appleton are besties - that's where the inference comes from that Appleton will be our next manager. Appleton now bookies favourite I hear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 18 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Surely the end for Keith Burt then? We can only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 5 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: With you on this one Nick I don't have player - Am I right in understanding he's going to be heading all football matters / recruitment ? If so you can immediately rule out Pearson, Warnock etc etc and a complete breed of 'traditional managers' I would add, he is quoted as saying: "The former West Brom goalkeeper added: “To have a game against my old team at the beginning of my tenure is the icing on the cake and I look forward to seeing many familiar faces on Tuesday evening!” Considering he left WBA years ago without playing a game, don't want to be overly negative, but sounds like a spin doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 4 minutes ago, Super said: We can only hope. Why? Have we actually established who did what this summer and last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 5 minutes ago, TRL said: Why not? He has been around football with players and coaches. Just because he didn't play 1st team football doesn't make a jot of difference Around players and coaches as a reserve for a couple of years about 20 years ago. Underwhelmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 5 minutes ago, Super said: We can only hope. Yeah, damn him for finding our only realistic transfer signing of the summer who has turned out to be a cracker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Well, they've appointed a football man to the Board. That's what many of us were suggesting. Let's where this takes us. No idea whether he has what it takes but I wish him well. Work to be done, and quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 12 minutes ago, TRL said: Why not? He has been around football with players and coaches. Just because he didn't play 191st team football doesn't make a jot of difference Get your point TRL but it depends on who makes the actual decisions on , particularly player recruitment A current Premier League manager told me 'You're only as good as the players you sign' A simple statement but how so true He clearly has the corporate history and a history at lower level in dealing with transfers and agents which sounds promising but if we go down the route of a coach being provided with players, as I suspect , I'm not convinced Perhaps I'm a dinasour and can become a convertee but I get the vibe 'Don't expect a great turnaround in a hurry....we are building a dynasty.....' I hope I'm way off the mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 How is this a bad thing? I posted years ago we needed a 'football man' with experience, to help the board with the day to day running of the club. Is this guy the right man? Time will tell. I'm happy with it though. It helps the board and the new manager when he comes in. This club needs a shake up behind the scenes. Our current set up and mind set isn't good enough for this level, its why we always fail at this level. I just hope the change hasn't come.to late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 3 minutes ago, NickJ said: Around players and coaches as a reserve for a couple of years about 20 years ago. Underwhelmed. A bit like mourinho and Wenger as players. Didnt do them any harm in their new chosen profession as they looked and learned even though we're not the best. If he has done this and can apply it to the day to day running of a football club in his current profession, should that fact he was a unsparing reserve goalie ever come into it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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