Hamdon Mart Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 Has emerged as a leading candidate for the top role at the ECB. As good as I think he would be for English cricket (and he's an opponent of The Hundred, I believe), he would be a big loss to City IMO. https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/england/richard_gould_emerges_frontrunner_ecb_chief_executive_role.html 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 So if he's applied, but loses out to t'other guy, would that be the end for him here ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 Definitely been a steady hand at the wheel when it was badly needed. Would certainly feel like a loss right now should he go. Probably a tempting role and if cricket is more his forte, you couldn't blame him for accepting an offer if it comes along. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 Just now, slartibartfast said: So if he's applied, but loses out to t'other guy, would that be the end for him here ? Not in my opinion. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 Loose talk from a headhunter or speculative journalism based on number of viable candidates to go after. I doubt he's applied but someone will have called him to moot the idea of returning to cricket. CEO of Premier League or FA is football's equivalent post. Would never get either as his skill sets are operational rather than commercial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 If he were to go who would come in to replace him? Wasn’t there talk of Richard Scudamore before we appointed Gould? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, Negan said: If he were to go who would come in to replace him? Wasn’t there talk of Richard Scudamore before we appointed Gould? There was plenty of fan talk but nothing credible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, Negan said: If he were to go who would come in to replace him? Wasn’t there talk of Richard Scudamore before we appointed Gould? Scudamore would ideal if the role of CEO became available. The question is tho - would he want the job? I imagine that having held such a prestigious job in football that he’d still have plenty going on within the game and that accepting a role of CEO would be seen as a step down - even if he is a diehard Bristol City Fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 36 minutes ago, Hamdon Mart said: Has emerged as a leading candidate for the top role at the ECB. As good as I think he would be for English cricket (and he's an opponent of The Hundred, I believe), he would be a big loss to City IMO. https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/england/richard_gould_emerges_frontrunner_ecb_chief_executive_role.html His mate and ECB Chair Richard Thompson was also against The Hundred. He is now obliged to say how great it is and is well rewarded for it. Cynical, me? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 32 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: So if he's applied, but loses out to t'other guy, would that be the end for him here ? Highly unlikely he’s applied. You don’t really apply for jobs like that, they find you. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Highly unlikely he’s applied. You don’t really apply for jobs like that, they find you. Absolutely. An obvious person to be on the ECB radar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 A completely logical rumour. If there’s truth in this AND the Tinns rumour it’s not great for the club, just when we’re starting to feel stable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 I wouldn't at all be shocked to see Tins move up into a senior role if Gould is to leave. He's obviously got admirers from afar and we may offer him something in order to keep him. Tins just re-tweeted a previous tweet of his "22 years, 1 club. Many more to come". 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 10 minutes ago, AshtonRobin21 said: I wouldn't at all be shocked to see Tins move up into a senior role if Gould is to leave. He's obviously got admirers from afar and we may offer him something in order to keep him. Tins just re-tweeted a previous tweet of his "22 years, 1 club. Many more to come". Being a well respected player doesn’t qualify anyone to become a CEO - that job requires a great deal of business acumen and an in-depth knowledge and management of the industry. RG had gained the necessary skills as CEO at Surrey and imo is a very decent CEO. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desso Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 Well, if he does get it, I hope he gets the Dolman sound system sorted out before he goes. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 1 minute ago, Desso said: Well, if he does get it, I hope he gets the Dolman sound system sorted out before he goes. He'll get his PA to do it! 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 23 minutes ago, Robbored said: Being a well respected player doesn’t qualify anyone to become a CEO - that job requires a great deal of business acumen and an in-depth knowledge and management of the industry. RG had gained the necessary skills as CEO at Surrey and imo is a very decent CEO. Absolutely, but whose to say we will continue with the CEO model. It hasn't exactly been a roaring success in the past. It could be that we look to a 'director of football' role instead. That would seem a reasonable next step for Tins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Humble Realist Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 Other than an utterly bizarre radio bristol interview on that day the rumour mill was in over drive about Pearson resigning gould has quietly gone about his job and from what I can tell done a good job. So refreshing after the Ashton debacle to have a CEO who does his work quietly but effectively in the background. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Desso said: Well, if he does get it, I hope he gets the Dolman sound system sorted out before he goes. Is he working ten years notice then? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 38 minutes ago, The Humble Realist said: Other than an utterly bizarre radio bristol interview on that day the rumour mill was in over drive about Pearson resigning gould has quietly gone about his job and from what I can tell done a good job. So refreshing after the Ashton debacle to have a CEO who does his work quietly but effectively in the background. How can you tell if a CEO has done a good job. I am only asking because I am not really sure. I suppose it is ultimately making more money for the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 3 hours ago, AshtonRobin21 said: I wouldn't at all be shocked to see Tins move up into a senior role if Gould is to leave. He's obviously got admirers from afar and we may offer him something in order to keep him. Tins just re-tweeted a previous tweet of his "22 years, 1 club. Many more to come". Completely different roles. Tinnion wouldn’t have the first idea about being a CEO, a totally separate skill set, which he doesn’t possess. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 4 hours ago, Negan said: If he were to go who would come in to replace him? Wasn’t there talk of Richard Scudamore before we appointed Gould? Adrian Bevington was allegedly the other potential when Gould got the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 5 hours ago, chinapig said: His mate and ECB Chair Richard Thompson was also against The Hundred. He is now obliged to say how great it is and is well rewarded for it. Cynical, me? Great guitarist ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 9 hours ago, Davefevs said: Adrian Bevington was allegedly the other potential when Gould got the job. Saw Scudamore leaving the ground after Tuesday nights game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Great guitarist ! Now he's just Withered and Died... As far as the Gould rumour goes, there's no suggestion in that article that he's interested or even been sounded out for it. As far as Scudamore is concerned, I know something about him from past working relationships, and the temptation from SL's point of view is that he may be able to bring investment with him from his many business contacts. Edited October 8, 2022 by Port Said Red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Loosey Boy said: Saw Scudamore leaving the ground after Tuesday nights game Doesn't mean anything, it's a known fact that he is a city supporter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 29 minutes ago, Taz said: Doesn't mean anything, it's a known fact that he is a city supporter. Agreed, I thought I read that he was asked previously & refused the offer but stated that he was staunch City fan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Loosey Boy said: Saw Scudamore leaving the ground after Tuesday nights game He attends lots of our games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamdon Mart Posted October 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 11 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Great guitarist ! And also Director of Football at Yate Town until recently! Busy chap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 13 hours ago, GrahamC said: Completely different roles. Tinnion wouldn’t have the first idea about being a CEO, a totally separate skill set, which he doesn’t possess. Oh I dunno, Gould's predecessor fancied himself as a DOF... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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