Mr Popodopolous Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 Just now, Harry said: This would have nothing to do with FFP Pops. It’s simply an opportunity to work as the top man in his favoured sport. England cricket or Bristol City. It’s not a tough choice to be fair. Well yes, although favoured sport is he more of a cricket man then? Son of Bobby Gould after all. Doubt he'll be at the Fans Forum on Thursday night now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 Seems to have done a good job but CEOs tend to move around a bit so not a huge surprise, especially with that job in cricket being available. I’m sure we have been sounding out replacements for a while. It’s not as if Lansdown wouldn’t have known what was going on 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 Big big shame, but a great opportunity for him. Can’t blame him at all for taking it. Never easy is it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, Harry said: This would have nothing to do with FFP Pops. It’s simply an opportunity to work as the top man in his favoured sport. England cricket or Bristol City. It’s not a tough choice to be fair. I wouldn’t have thought so either…..but he picked the wrong one! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, glynriley said: As long as he brings Mila Kunis with him. Shut up Meg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Seems to have done a good job but CEOs tend to move around a bit so not a huge surprise, especially with that job in cricket being available. I’m sure we have been sounding out replacements for a while. It’s not as if Lansdown wouldn’t have known what was going on Well, he let Ashton set things up at Ipswich while simultaneously screwing us up. He must be the only owner to effectively pay somebody to work for another club. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Well yes, although favoured sport is he more of a cricket man then? He was at Surrey CCC for 10 years so yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 Just now, chinapig said: He was at Surrey CCC for 10 years so yes. Son of Bobby Gould although fathers don't always follow sons. Will make the Fans Forum on Thursday night a bit more interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, chinapig said: He was at Surrey CCC for 10 years so yes. And Somerset before that. It's a blow to us, but one that I think the club would have known was always a possibility when they appointed him, so hopefully there has been at least some degree of planning. And I don't think Gould would be anything other than a consummate professional whilst serving his notice period. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Son of Bobby Gould although fathers don't always follow sons. Will make the Fans Forum on Thursday night a bit more interesting! Being CEO of Surrey is like being CEO of Man Utd. Being CEO of Bristol City is like being CEO of ..... Bristol City. He was also at Somerset for 5 years of course so cricket has been the bulk of his career after leaving the Army. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 1 minute ago, chinapig said: Being CEO of Surrey is like being CEO of Man Utd. Being CEO of Bristol City is like being CEO of ..... Bristol City. He was also at Somerset for 5 years of course so cricket has been the bulk of his career after leaving the Army. This is true! They are by far the biggest County and that position at cricket's Governing body for the new role.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, chinapig said: Being CEO of Surrey is like being CEO of Man Utd. Being CEO of Bristol City is like being CEO of ..... Bristol City. He was also at Somerset for 5 years of course so cricket has been the bulk of his career after leaving the Army. He’s a clever man so realises cricket is the best sport in the world! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: He’s a clever man so realises cricket is the best sport in the world! It is but don't tell the rest of them or they'll all want some. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 I suppose one of the positives to come out of this is that RG has been a vehement and outspoken of The 100; every cloud and all that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 I've always felt as if he was a bit too nice for the cut throat world of football. He's done well to steady the ship and for that I thank him. However I'm looking forward to getting someone else in who is a bit more familiar with the cut throat world of football. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Red Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 If I was SL I would be picking up the phone to see what Richard Scudamore is up to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 https://www.bristolworld.com/sport/football/bristol-city/bristol-city-ceos-new-job-to-be-confirmed-in-coming-days-after-being-linked-to-ecb-role-3890384 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 17 minutes ago, Port Red said: If I was SL I would be picking up the phone to see what Richard Scudamore is up to. I am not so sure, there are elements to his character that are similar to Mark Ashton, he likes to be in the thick of things and in front of the camera. He also has some odd ideas, I won't forget him trying to add overseas games to the Premier League calendar for example. It would depend whether SL feels that Gould has steadied things enough for us to get back on the front foot a bit more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 22 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I am not so sure, there are elements to his character that are similar to Mark Ashton, he likes to be in the thick of things and in front of the camera. He also has some odd ideas, I won't forget him trying to add overseas games to the Premier League calendar for example. It would depend whether SL feels that Gould has steadied things enough for us to get back on the front foot a bit more. I know exactly what you mean, but there are reasons and not all self interest. The European game had been suggested before and (from memory) wasn't lead by him. In his position he had to investigate ways of expanding the brand ( ). On the plus side. He's a fan of the club. He is financially secure . He has masses of experience. He would be known to SL. He has a lot of contacts. I think it could be a reasonable shout, if only short term. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 1 minute ago, 1960maaan said: I know exactly what you mean, but there are reasons and not all self interest. The European game had been suggested before and (from memory) wasn't lead by him. In his position he had to investigate ways of expanding the brand ( ). On the plus side. He's a fan of the club. He is financially secure . He has masses of experience. He would be known to SL. He has a lot of contacts. I think it could be a reasonable shout, if only short term. Your last point was one I made when he was suggested before with SL looking for investment it could be a good move for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 8 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I suppose one of the positives to come out of this is that RG has been a vehement and outspoken of The 100; every cloud and all that. And he will shortly be paid enough to be able to say how great it is, much like his former boss at Surrey, soon to be his new boss at the ECB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 34 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: I know exactly what you mean, but there are reasons and not all self interest. The European game had been suggested before and (from memory) wasn't lead by him. In his position he had to investigate ways of expanding the brand ( ). On the plus side. He's a fan of the club. He is financially secure . He has masses of experience. He would be known to SL. He has a lot of contacts. I think it could be a reasonable shout, if only short term. Listen to his recent interview on The Athletic Football podcast. He is dead set against any meaningful reform of football finance, which in theory should put him at odds with SL. His bottom line was that club owners should be allowed to spend as much as they want, mentioning SL as an example. Which of course has worked so well before. Oh, hang on .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 Part of me thinks he was hired to see us through the tough period. To describe it like a mercenary. There is a tough job I need you to get done. It is short term. Let us know exactly where we are with ffp then do everything possible to get us to comply and if you don’t sell our best assets even better. The hiring seemed odd at the time. So for me never felt long term. That is fine btw. Think now we have started this season should only get easier from here. You could say it is a good opportunity to get a true football man in the position now and we have 7 months to do so. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 1 hour ago, chinapig said: Listen to his recent interview on The Athletic Football podcast. He is dead set against any meaningful reform of football finance, which in theory should put him at odds with SL. His bottom line was that club owners should be allowed to spend as much as they want, mentioning SL as an example. Which of course has worked so well before. Oh, hang on .... I don't know his reasoning but I tend to think if they are not going to do anything about parachute payments then every club that doesn't recieve parachute payments should be allowed to spend up to the parachute payment figure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 You can’t blame him for applying and taking the role, the top job after all. It’s really disappointing though as he’s clearly made a difference in the role and despite the on pitch inconsistencies the off pitch aspects seems to be in very good order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, W-S-M Seagull said: I don't know his reasoning but I tend to think if they are not going to do anything about parachute payments then every club that doesn't recieve parachute payments should be allowed to spend up to the parachute payment figure. Or. This flies in the face of stability to an extent. Another regulatory solution might be to exclude from P&S, the gap between solidarity Payments and Parachute Payments. Cash flow not revenue kinda thing. Would need some extra work in practice, but there is your starting point. Club coming down no longer has a £35-40m and it maybe more now, head start on TV revenue in that year. Put another way, both Parachute and Solidarity money originate from the PL. Or another one could be to pool Parachute and Solidarity money and split it evenly among the 24- granted sometimes and once in a blue moon a club will be relegated again while in receipt of Parachute Payments such as Sunderland in 2018- not sure you how you go about that particular scenario but in general I like the idea of putting Parachute and Championship Solidarity money in a big pot and then splitting evenly. Right now it's: Regular Championship club- Championship TV money + Solidarity Payments Club Relegated to Championship- Championship TV money + Parachute Payments Whereas my system might look like: Relegated or regular Championship TV money + flat, equal average of Championship Parachute + Solidarity Payments. That's my starting point anyway. Edited October 23, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 Bring back Sexton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyCity Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 14 hours ago, Harry said: Any chance of copy pasting this for those of us who don’t subscribe to the paper please If you hit a paywall that you don’t want to pay for, use 12ft Ladder: http://12ft.io Almost every page that’s behind a paywall has a hidden version that isn’t. It’s so Google can still find it. 12ft Ladder pulls up the hidden version that isn’t behind the paywall. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 13 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: A cynic wonders if he is grasping at the closest fire pole and sliding down it as fast as possible as the FFP problems are coming at us and quick. One theory is that in this area, he has done all he can and has made key improvements, but the EFL aren't budging on some points that might be necessary for us. Fortunately I'm no cynic but some may wonder. Cynically you are making out Gould has the traits of Mark Ashton and neither could be further apart!! 3 hours ago, Port Red said: If I was SL I would be picking up the phone to see what Richard Scudamore is up to. Believe that Pearson’s preference at the time RG was appointed was Adrian Bevington. As big a blow as it will be if / when Gould goes, as per player sales it’s about how you replace them. I wonder if there are any in-house that could fill in temporarily, e.g. Kelly, Marshall, Griffiths???? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) That's a fair point well made tbh @Davefevs they are very very different. Bit of an emotive reaction by me all told, yeah we knew this was possible but still a blow. He's done good work here, major opportunity. Shame he couldn't see out what he started but I also get it. I wish him well. Edited October 23, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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