Unan Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 He added: “Our phones are very busy and I’m surprised with the amount of enquiries we’re getting from agents with regards to their players wanting to join Bristol City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 5 minutes ago, Griffin said: He added: “Our phones are very busy and I’m surprised with the amount of enquiries we’re getting from agents with regards to their players wanting to join Bristol City. Is that cos they've tried online and kept getting an error message? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 7 minutes ago, Griffin said: He added: “Our phones are very busy and I’m surprised with the amount of enquiries we’re getting from agents with regards to their players wanting to join Bristol City. That's why no-one could get through to renew season tickets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Can someone put a link on here a bit later please, I've got no chance of listening at 6pm, but would like to catch up with it later Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Do we know for sure he's talking about Bristol City? I've heard a rumour that he's going to be talking about his beloved vinyl collection and his skill as a taxidermist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, reddogkev said: Do we know for sure he's talking about Bristol City? I've heard a rumour that he's going to be talking about his beloved vinyl collection and his skill as a taxidermist. Well you can stuff that then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 32 minutes ago, Hillzider said: Heard a brief clip this morning and he seemed very positive about the quality of people wanting to come here. Stated that people are beginning to realise that something is happening at Bristol City. Should be an interesting listen If they all have Ashton as the surname then we should start to be very afraid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 His words on the website this morning are encouraging ...about there being heightened interest in the club from players, agents and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 5 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: His words on the website this morning are encouraging ...about there being heightened interest in the club from players, agents and so on. Industry chatter. A new phrase has been born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs20ciderarmy Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 You couldn't make our fans up, not so long ago lots of people were moaning we never hear from our club now we do they still get moaned at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 4 minutes ago, bs20ciderarmy said: You couldn't make our fans up, not so long ago lots of people were moaning we never hear from our club now we do they still get moaned at! Nobody is moaning about hearing from the club, just the way in which Mark Ashton chooses to express himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 9 minutes ago, bs20ciderarmy said: You couldn't make our fans up, not so long ago lots of people were moaning we never hear from our club now we do they still get moaned at! Agree. An hour's interview will be hard to fill without any confirmed signings so he will have to fill and undoubtedly it'll be a bit corporate. Personally, I'd prefer that than giving any details on potential targets that would alert rivals clubs and so threaten the deal. Prefer he keeps schtum until they are done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 1 hour ago, Phileas Fogg said: Why does that matter old man? Surely people can see past that. So far - based on January - he's done a very good job. People should given him the benefit of the doubt. It certainly appeared that way, that didn't it? Until, months later, we discover from Lee Tomlin that the reason he joined City was because his best mate is here. So Mark Little gets the credit for that signing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 57 minutes ago, Hillzider said: Heard a brief clip this morning and he seemed very positive about the quality of people wanting to come here Hmmmmmm exactly what he said after we'd sacked SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 1 hour ago, Iron Man said: He can do as interviews as he likes, but at the end of the day if he doesn't bring in the players needed for us to push forward next season he will just be another empty suit. What would you rather he do? Literally no interviews at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 26 minutes ago, Red Army Faction said: Agree. An hour's interview will be hard to fill without any confirmed signings so he will have to fill and undoubtedly it'll be a bit corporate. Personally, I'd prefer that than giving any details on potential targets that would alert rivals clubs and so threaten the deal. Prefer he keeps schtum until they are done. If he has some time to fill, perhaps he can come up with some of his ideas as to which footballers he would like to see presenting TV programmes and why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 9 minutes ago, downendcity said: If he has some time to fill, perhaps he can come up with some of his ideas as to which footballers he would like to see presenting TV programmes and why. Gotta double like that. Bet he could keep it going all summer in his own!!! Maybe cryptically for the new signings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 50 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: His words on the website this morning are encouraging ...about there being heightened interest in the club from players, agents and so on. I am hoping that's true and positive, not calling him a liar btw. But wasn't it him who predicted we would be amazed and surprised about the quality of candidates for Cotterill's job. I'll guess I'll never know if I would have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 21 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: What would you rather he do? Literally no interviews at all? Completely missed my point. What I tried to say was he'll be judged on the players he brings in, that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 24 minutes ago, Iron Man said: Completely missed my point. What I tried to say was he'll be judged on the players he brings in, that's it. Of course, but in his role he is obliged to update fans on transfer policy. Not necessarily you, but so many have a negative suspicion about him for absolutely no reason on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 1 hour ago, Hillzider said: Heard a brief clip this morning and he seemed very positive about the quality of people wanting to come here. Stated that people are beginning to realise that something is happening at Bristol City. Should be an interesting listen He said the same about management and we ended up with LJ - nothing against him as he's done a brilliant job, but Ashton was talking as though big names were interested. It seemed a bit like all talk at the time, this might end up being the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs20ciderarmy Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 3 minutes ago, Robin1988 said: He said the same about management and we ended up with LJ - nothing against him as he's done a brilliant job, but Ashton was talking as though big names were interested. It seemed a bit like all talk at the time, this might end up being the same. How do you know big names weren't interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everreddy Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 5 hours ago, Moor2Sea said: In today's Mark Ashton sweepstakes, I have:- 8 'Process' 3 'DNA' and just 2 'Synergy' Think I may be a bit on the low side. What about "creating the brand", and "growing the product": odds on those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 6 minutes ago, bs20ciderarmy said: How do you know big names weren't interested? He used it as a PR tool to make the club look impressive. And then appointed Lee Johnson. So whether they were or not, it was a pointless statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 You'll never guess what sort of exciting options Mrs Fordy has got for tea tonight... (beans on toast) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 1 hour ago, CyderInACan said: Hmmmmmm exactly what he said after we'd sacked SC He signed Lee Johnson as manager.........quite a catch apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRidingHood Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 2 hours ago, Red Army Faction said: Agree. Surely some low hanging fruit that could be picked off immediately. Going forward we really do need some of these quick wins. Need to implement some blue sky thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 I'm ok with him doing interviews - Going forward they serve as an opportunity for offline fan engagement that can deliver world class communication and the restating of our target oriented goals which leads us to reinforce our belief that an emerging culture change is working effectively. We are all impressed to see that leading-edge paradigm shifts are going to significantly improve our results. We need to hear quality-oriented mission statement that delivers a synergistic solutions-oriented pathway to progressive ongoing success. Only by utilising the talents within our skill set can we dynamically exploit market-driven opportunities in our target areas. CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 I think only an idiot would come up with these sort of statements at a start of a transfer window and not have some sort of idea that he would be able to back then up during the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 2 hours ago, bs20ciderarmy said: You couldn't make our fans up, not so long ago lots of people were moaning we never hear from our club now we do they still get moaned at! Tis the same as politics. Red says Blue should do X. Blue does X and Red not happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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