CodeRed Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 CEO Mark Ashton gives Transfer Window update Let me start by saying that an incredible amount of hard work goes on behind the scenes not just during the window but throughout the year by a talented and very hard working recruitment team to ensure we have a positive window, January is a very difficult window, the market is difficult, agents are difficult, clubs are difficult – that’s why it’s important to stay ahead of the market and whilst I’m CEO of this football club we will always strive to be ahead of the market. To be ahead of the market you need options, and whilst I’m at this football club we will always have options. Options give you power, and I will always strive to have the power in any negotiations. As always we look to exercise that power in all our negotiations as we leave no stone unturned as we fish in ponds, rivers, and lakes in our search for the right players for this football club – be it for the 18’s, 21’s or the first team – and no player joins this football club unless we are absolutely confident that he ticks all our boxes in terms of the 3 “A”’s , Attitude Ability Application and of course meets the strict financial budget that I – as CEO – will always work within. At this point I must pay tribute to the Lansdown Family who continue to be supportive and without whom none of this excellent work would be possible. Turning to sales I must state that we are under no pressure to sell any players at this football club and again the Lansdown Family are fully supportive of everything I do. Let me be clear – no player will leave this football club unless the deal is absolutely right for this football club and of course the player and we do not block the ambitions of any player and in such a circumstance I will do my utmost to negotiate the very best possible financial deal for this football club. As the window enters the final 10 days I urge all stakeholders to be patient and I would like you to know that we are working 24/7 to achieve the best possible outcome from this transfer window for this football club. COYR Mark Ashton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STeveOELlis Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Panic stations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1512 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Yep! In other words no new striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastonburyRed Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 The 3 A's being the new DNA perhaps. Cringe @ 'stakeholders', it's a football club not a FTSE100 business, awks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrongagain Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Nothing there to argue about - Diony time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Is that a spoof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Drew Peacock said: Is that a spoof? I would assume so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Saw the thread and thought MA was on his way ...........................cue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Drew Peacock said: Is that a spoof? Got to be surely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Nothing on the official site, and I doubt Ashton would finish a statement with coyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Mark, a question if I may please. Will there ever be a boy born who can swim faster than a shark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 16 minutes ago, Drew Peacock said: Is that a spoof? Yes, and its triple A rated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Even if it is a spoof, signing the right players for the right price seems pretty sensible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I wish he would mention the "football club " more................he could be talking about the rugby or basketball clubs for all I know ! Good spoof, nailed it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 11 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Mark, a question if I may please. Will there ever be a boy born who can swim faster than a shark? Doesn't matter because we don't fish in oceans. Apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas's perfect hattrick Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Have we still got Rodri's mobile number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 33 minutes ago, CodeRed said: we are working 24/7 I'd prefer them to work 24x7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dullmoan Tone Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Has to be spoof - there is no difference between attitude and application - they just wanted 3 A's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, Dullmoan Tone said: Has to be spoof - there is no difference between attitude and application - they just wanted 3 A's Not as good as the 5 D’s of Dodgeball. Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 The statement is fine and I appreciate that he did it. Except that the continual refence to "THIS FOOTBALL CLUB". Mr Ashton, if you are not aware of who is employing you, WE ARE BRISTOL CITY FOOTBALL CLUB, WHO PLAY AT ASHTON GATE IN BRISTOL. PS. I also note that City Supporters have now become "Stakeholders". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 How often do you need to mention "the football club"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: The statement is fine and I appreciate that he did it. Except that the continual refence to "THIS FOOTBALL CLUB". Mr Ashton, if you are not aware of who is employing you, WE ARE BRISTOL CITY FOOTBALL CLUB, WHO PLAY AT ASHTON GATE IN BRISTOL. He didn't do it.....at least not yet.... he'll do it next week and the OP will basically be exactly what he comes out with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 13 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: The statement is fine and I appreciate that he did it. Except that the continual refence to "THIS FOOTBALL CLUB". Mr Ashton, if you are not aware of who is employing you, WE ARE BRISTOL CITY FOOTBALL CLUB, WHO PLAY AT ASHTON GATE IN BRISTOL. PS. I also note that City Supporters have now become "Stakeholders". Oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Grovesy Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Got to be a wind up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I showed my niece two videos of MA from two years apart, they started off more or less exactly the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 So when are we signing the shark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 how anybody would think it was anything but a wind up amazes me. Bloody good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkhamred Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Made me smile - but you caught a few there. I agree very good. A star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Ponds, Oceans or Streams - it matters not - great bit of fishing there! Caught quite a few I see . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Northern Red said: Mark, a question if I may please. Will there ever be a boy born who can swim faster than a shark? To paraphrase Fred Trueman, dunno but he’ll be bloody tired if there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 @CodeRed “Stakehokders” Pure poetry mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 53 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: The statement is fine and I appreciate that he did it. Except that the continual refence to "THIS FOOTBALL CLUB". Mr Ashton, if you are not aware of who is employing you, WE ARE BRISTOL CITY FOOTBALL CLUB, WHO PLAY AT ASHTON GATE IN BRISTOL. PS. I also note that City Supporters have now become "Stakeholders". Whooooosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: “Stakehokders” Pure poetry mate. Dutch by the looks of it, double Dutch even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, STeveOELlis said: Panic stations 57 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: The statement is fine and I appreciate that he did it. Except that the continual refence to "THIS FOOTBALL CLUB". Mr Ashton, if you are not aware of who is employing you, WE ARE BRISTOL CITY FOOTBALL CLUB, WHO PLAY AT ASHTON GATE IN BRISTOL. PS. I also note that City Supporters have now become "Stakeholders". I think you'll find this is OTIB getting Ashton's excuses in for him. Aren't we kind. This will mean Ashton doesn't have to waste precious time spouting guff on Twentyman's wireless show, leaving him the maximum opportunity to sign the players Lee Johnson doesn't want, just before the transfer window "slams" shut. COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 So many whoosh’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extonsred Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Drew Peacock said: Is that a spoof? That's def how I read it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I have no doubt we will eventually get the CEO and Owner that many on OTIB so richly deserve . Rovers managed it quite easily so anything's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I’m sure it’s a spoof but if Mark Ashton reads it I’m sure he’ll take the key drivers and run them up the flagpole to see if Steve Lansdown salutes. Just wait until we get his next real press release. Look out for “options” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 25 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Ponds, Oceans or Streams - it matters not - great bit of fishing there! Caught quite a few I see . . . So effectively, Mark Ashton has become the replacement for Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes. 'Don't go chasing waterfalls, please still to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to' And there in shows the limits of our recruitment process. A lack of waterfalls. I wonder if Mark 'left wing' Ashton takes an alternative views on 'Scrubs' to that of the rest of the band? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, pongo88 said: I’m sure it’s a spoof but if Mark Ashton reads it I’m sure he’ll take the key drivers and run them up the flagpole to see if Steve Lansdown salutes. Just wait until we get his next real press release. Look out for “options” Absolutely. Bit of blue sky thinking never hurt anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Mark 'for this football club' Ashton. He's a larf inni. spoof or no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 22 minutes ago, pongo88 said: I’m sure it’s a spoof but if Mark Ashton reads it I’m sure he’ll take the key drivers and run them up the flagpole to see if Steve Lansdown salutes. Just wait until we get his next real press release. Look out for “options” I'm sure he will touch base with SL at some point to reimagine their forward strategy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 MA should change his name to Captain Waffle.............. That statement says nothing at all - it’s all predictable hot air and bluff that we’ve heard plenty of times before. What we want to hear is not how hard their working but who’ve they signed............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Actions speak louder than words. Get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Robbored said: MA should change his name to Captain Waffle.............. That statement says nothing at all - it’s all predictable hot air and bluff that we’ve heard plenty of times before. What we want to hear is not how hard their working but who’ve they signed............. You must be on a wind up yourself, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 For any element of doubt, @CodeRed writes an MA speech every window. He’s becoming so good, OTIBers now think it’s real. I’m pissing myself at those that think it’s real. Sorry to spoil the fun, but I’ve run out if underpants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Must have chucked a lot of ground bait in. Still biting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Roadrunner said: Actions speak louder than words. Get it done. Yes Boris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Taunton_BCFC said: Yep! In other words no new striker If they're not available, they're not available tbh... Nketiah isn't. Adams probably isn't, Gayle is both prohibitively expensive and injured- I'd be pulling out all the stops for Vydra, if he's available. Or Gray, though he would cost- check the transfer forum thread on him if you haven't already, for the mooted terms! Bowen of course an excellent choice but a) He's likely out of our price range and b) It's unclear whether he's even available. Marriott on loan could be good- but again is he available? I'm not sure on Wickham personally. Assombalonga would certainly be good, but I think he can be overrated in some aspects of his game, probably a decent fee etc- and he's not even fit right now. Not easy, is it? Far from easy in fact! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I read the Ashton message as "No business imminent" "New striker unlikely" "We're selling some players soon". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Jesus ******* wept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Jesus ******* wept. I only wish that was a direct quote from the Bible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmissionImpossible Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I was going to berate @CodeRed for a ridiculous post but it has pointed out the Dullards who don’t read a post or are too stupid to grasp it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 minute ago, EmissionImpossible said: I was going to berate @CodeRed for a ridiculous post but it has pointed out the Dullards who don’t read a post or are too stupid to grasp it. Or those who have to get back to work and scan read in 30 seconds. Ain't much difference between what was written and what MA will say imminently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 16 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said: You must be on a wind up yourself, right? You think that MA wrote that himself? Jeez............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmissionImpossible Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 minute ago, CotswoldRed said: Or those who have to get back to work and scan read in 30 seconds. Ain't much difference between what was written and what MA will say imminently. I would suggest people who scan read shouldn’t comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Redpool said: Not as good as the 5 D’s of Dodgeball. Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge If you can dodge a wrench you can dodge a dodgeball! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 minute ago, EmissionImpossible said: I would suggest people who scan read shouldn’t comment. I won't be losing any sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmissionImpossible Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 minute ago, CotswoldRed said: I won't be losing any sleep. I don’t think you should. If you do, try some lavender shower gel, works a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 2 hours ago, dave36 said: Nothing there to argue about - Diony time! I can think of another A for Diony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, Robbored said: You think that MA wrote that himself? Jeez............ It is a very good parody, so it would be easy to be fooled. I could just picture his face... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 2 hours ago, CodeRed said: CEO Mark Ashton gives Transfer Window update Let me start by saying that an incredible amount of hard work goes on behind the scenes not just during the window but throughout the year by a talented and very hard working recruitment team to ensure we have a positive window, January is a very difficult window, the market is difficult, agents are difficult, clubs are difficult – that’s why it’s important to stay ahead of the market and whilst I’m CEO of this football club we will always strive to be ahead of the market. To be ahead of the market you need options, and whilst I’m at this football club we will always have options. Options give you power, and I will always strive to have the power in any negotiations. As always we look to exercise that power in all our negotiations as we leave no stone unturned as we fish in ponds, rivers, and lakes in our search for the right players for this football club – be it for the 18’s, 21’s or the first team – and no player joins this football club unless we are absolutely confident that he ticks all our boxes in terms of the 3 “A”’s , Attitude Ability Application and of course meets the strict financial budget that I – as CEO – will always work within. At this point I must pay tribute to the Lansdown Family who continue to be supportive and without whom none of this excellent work would be possible. Turning to sales I must state that we are under no pressure to sell any players at this football club and again the Lansdown Family are fully supportive of everything I do. Let me be clear – no player will leave this football club unless the deal is absolutely right for this football club and of course the player and we do not block the ambitions of any player and in such a circumstance I will do my utmost to negotiate the very best possible financial deal for this football club. As the window enters the final 10 days I urge all stakeholders to be patient and I would like you to know that we are working 24/7 to achieve the best possible outcome from this transfer window for this football club. COYR Mark Ashton Is this statement for real or is it a parody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 26 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I’m pissing myself at those that think it’s real. Sorry to spoil the fun, but I’ve run out if underpants. Tena Man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 18 minutes ago, REDOXO said: Is this statement for real or is it a parody? It's most definitely a real statement.......the question you must ask yourself is .....who wrote it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 2 hours ago, CodeRed said: CEO Mark Ashton gives Transfer Window update Let me start by saying that an incredible amount of hard work goes on behind the scenes not just during the window but throughout the year by a talented and very hard working recruitment team to ensure we have a positive window, January is a very difficult window, the market is difficult, agents are difficult, clubs are difficult – that’s why it’s important to stay ahead of the market and whilst I’m CEO of this football club we will always strive to be ahead of the market. To be ahead of the market you need options, and whilst I’m at this football club we will always have options. Options give you power, and I will always strive to have the power in any negotiations. As always we look to exercise that power in all our negotiations as we leave no stone unturned as we fish in ponds, rivers, and lakes in our search for the right players for this football club – be it for the 18’s, 21’s or the first team – and no player joins this football club unless we are absolutely confident that he ticks all our boxes in terms of the 3 “A”’s , Attitude Ability Application and of course meets the strict financial budget that I – as CEO – will always work within. At this point I must pay tribute to the Lansdown Family who continue to be supportive and without whom none of this excellent work would be possible. Turning to sales I must state that we are under no pressure to sell any players at this football club and again the Lansdown Family are fully supportive of everything I do. Let me be clear – no player will leave this football club unless the deal is absolutely right for this football club and of course the player and we do not block the ambitions of any player and in such a circumstance I will do my utmost to negotiate the very best possible financial deal for this football club. As the window enters the final 10 days I urge all stakeholders to be patient and I would like you to know that we are working 24/7 to achieve the best possible outcome from this transfer window for this football club. COYR Mark Ashton Same old load of balls as every year. Packed with excuses and reasons why it so hard to sign anyone which usually is the forerunner of failing again in January to give the team the support it needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, Redrascal2 said: Same old load of balls as every year. Packed with excuses and reasons why it so hard to sign anyone which usually is the forerunner of failing again in January to give the team the support it needs. If the bloke who wrote this codswallop is in charge of our recruitment, goodness help us . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 14 minutes ago, Redrascal2 said: Same old load of balls as every year. Packed with excuses and reasons why it so hard to sign anyone which usually is the forerunner of failing again in January to give the team the support it needs. Look at the market- and then factor in nepotism/connections factor as well. Where are these strikers flying off the shelf, these desirable strikers to Championship sides!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ciderinacan1919 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I wonder in my lifetime if I will ever be bored/sad enough to even consider writing something like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 52 minutes ago, EmissionImpossible said: I don’t think you should. If you do, try some lavender shower gel, works a treat. Be careful where you put that stuff, it don't half sting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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