Who else is going to miss Gouldie?

[SecretSam]

...I can call him that 'cos I went to school with him! 

Anyway, it's been an absolute privilege having Richard Gould in charge at Bristol City, and I'm gutted he's going.

[bexhill reds]

A very good appointment, gets on with his job outside of the limelight, unlike previous incumbents. Arguably as big a loss as anyone on the playing staff at this stage.

Oh and I think we probably went to the same school….

[Rob k]

You say a big loss - but what has he done to make you think that? (I’m not saying he won’t be by the way, i don’t know)

[SecretSam]

22 minutes ago, Rob k said:

You say a big loss - but what has he done to make you think that? (I’m not saying he won’t be by the way, i don’t know)

Apart from massively reduce the wage bill, organise the Ashton Gate 8 celebration, bring a calmness to the back of house stuff, etc? Nah, nothing.

30 minutes ago, bexhill reds said:

A very good appointment, gets on with his job outside of the limelight, unlike previous incumbents. Arguably as big a loss as anyone on the playing staff at this stage.

Oh and I think we probably went to the same school….

BGS 1980-1987 

[Phileas Fogg]

24 minutes ago, Rob k said:

You say a big loss - but what has he done to make you think that? (I’m not saying he won’t be by the way, i don’t know)

Agreed, I think lots of people view him positively because of his predecessor.

That’s not to say Gould hasn’t done a good job, obviously we wouldn’t know most of his day to day work.

[SecretSam]

3 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said:

Agreed, I think lots of people view him positively because of his predecessor.

That’s not to say Gould hasn’t done a good job, obviously we wouldn’t know most of his day to day work.

BP article

[Rossi the Robin]

Even in these rocky times I haven’t heard or seen  one person say a bad word about him - not surprised he has a top job elsewhere

[ExiledAjax]

His merit in terms of managing the contracts and finances speaks for itself so I'll just share my personal experiences of his tenure.

I've had the pleasure of speaking to him regularly over the last year. He's listened and done what he can to improve accessibility for our colourblind fans and to prime the club for the dawn of independent regulator. I emailed him/the club out of the blue after Birmingham wore green at AG last season and it was a nightmare for us colourblind folk. He could have ignored that email but he didn't. We discussed what the club could do and he listened. Then when the Fan-Led Review came out in Nov 2021 the conversation naturally moved on to that and I, the SC&T, and Fair Game have worked with him to consider it's recommendations and how they might impact our club. That work continues to this day, and Gould is facilitating a handover to Alexander later this week.

Gould didn't have to listen to me, Ashton certainly never did, and in fact often during our chats Gould has on occasion exercised that right. But he did make time for us, for the fans.

The greatest tribute is that I know I'm far from the only person with a story like this. What a change from his predecessor.

Yes I'll miss him. Phil Alexander has a tough act to follow.

Edited January 16, 2023 by ExiledAjax

[Phileas Fogg]

5 minutes ago, SecretSam said:

BP article

I wasn’t trying to be critical by the way - just think he gets lots of goodwill because of the bad feeling towards Ashton.

The fact that he gets on with his job quietly and, compared to Ashton, keeps a low profile is refreshing.

[Rob k]

9 minutes ago, SecretSam said:

Apart from massively reduce the wage bill, organise the Ashton Gate 8 celebration, bring a calmness to the back of house stuff, etc? Nah, nothing.

BGS 1980-1987 

That all Had to be done - there was no choice, we haven’t sold anyone, we have released players which has contributed to the reduction in wages, and offered players extensions with a take it or leave it offer as that’s where we are as a club!Id fancy that gig for the money. 
I’d also very much doubt he had much to do with the actual organisation of the AG8 celebrations either as that would be a job for someone else.

As said, not saying he’s not done anything but not sure I’m going to ‘miss him’

[The Exiled Robin]

1 minute ago, Rob k said:

That all Had to be done - there was no choice, we haven’t sold anyone, we have released players which has contributed to the reduction in wages, and offered players extensions with a take it or leave it offer as that’s where we are as a club!Id fancy that gig for the money. 
I’d also very much doubt he had much to do with the actual organisation of the AG8 celebrations either as that would be a job for someone else.

As said, not saying he’s not done anything but not sure I’m going to ‘miss him’

He was ultimately responsible for driving that through and worked closely with the FPA, SC&T and others - anyone who’s worked with him or spoken with him in the last year or so is positive.

His job isn’t to be showy and obvious, it’s to get things sorted and organised behind the scenes and he’s done that without doubt from everyone I’ve spoken to.
 

‘Tis a shame he’s moving on

[GrahamC]

6 minutes ago, The Exiled Robin said:

He was ultimately responsible for driving that through and worked closely with the FPA, SC&T and others - anyone who’s worked with him or spoken with him in the last year or so is positive.

His job isn’t to be showy and obvious, it’s to get things sorted and organised behind the scenes and he’s done that without doubt from everyone I’ve spoken to.
 

‘Tis a shame he’s moving on

It certainly is.

When someone gets on with sorting out a mess without fuss it’s odd that this is apparently so blindingly obvious to some but it didn’t ever happen before.

Gould inherited a total shitshow but has just cracked on, the fact we don’t have a points deduction (& how vital could that be?) is down to him & Pearson.

Some just like to relentlessly moan with nothing constructive to say, he’s done a very good job & the comments above reflect a lot of the poster who made them.

[W-S-M Seagull]

I'm not sure if I'll miss him. I wish him well for his future and he leaves with my best wishes for his new role. 

I am incredibly excited about what the new CEO will bring to our club. 

[Davefevs]

25 minutes ago, GrahamC said:

Gould inherited a total shitshow but has just cracked on, the fact we don’t have a points deduction (& how vital could that be?) is down to him & Pearson.

That is his biggest achievement (imho)…between him and Nige they’ve gradually reshaped a squad by making tough decisions, and kept us in this division.  No easy task.

On a personal front, I met him a couple of times through Harry’s scouting group.  I found him personable, open and trusting.  He isn’t one for the limelight, happy to go around the outside of the RHPC looking for golf balls whilst the football is being played out!

Plus he reckons he was a better keeper than his brother.  Anyone vouch for that?

[cidered abroad]

1 hour ago, SecretSam said:

...I can call him that 'cos I went to school with him! 

Anyway, it's been an absolute privilege having Richard Gould in charge at Bristol City, and I'm gutted he's going.

 

1 hour ago, bexhill reds said:

A very good appointment, gets on with his job outside of the limelight, unlike previous incumbents. Arguably as big a loss as anyone on the playing staff at this stage.

Oh and I think we probably went to the same school….

So did I but left in 1960 so no chance of me knowing you and vice versa.

[downendcity]

Let's be honest, his main achievement was not being Mark Ashton and not being anything like him 

That was good enough for me.

[freezer]

How much does she charge, what area does she live and have you got any pictures of her? 

[Nogbad the Bad]

1 hour ago, SecretSam said:

BGS 1980-1987 

Same here but in the 70's.

A lot of City supporters in my year and the one above; I know quite a few who are still ST holders now.

 

[The Puppet Show]

45 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

That is his biggest achievement (imho)…between him and Nige they’ve gradually reshaped a squad by making tough decisions, and kept us in this division.  No easy task.

On a personal front, I met him a couple of times through Harry’s scouting group.  I found him personable, open and trusting.  He isn’t one for the limelight, happy to go around the outside of the RHPC looking for golf balls whilst the football is being played out!

Plus he reckons he was a better keeper than his brother.  Anyone vouch for that?

I was in the same class as Gouldie (BGS 81-88), and in the same school football team. I can categorically confirm that he was an excellent goalkeeper. His brother always had ambitions of professional football (as a midfielder) but Rich was definitely a better ‘keeper. From what I can remember, he had no interest in pursuing that as a career though, he was more interested in an army career as a lad

[Sir Colby-Tit]

Yeah, still brings a tear to my eye.

 

[Bristol Rob]

2 hours ago, SecretSam said:

...I can call him that 'cos I went to school with him! 

Anyway, it's been an absolute privilege having Richard Gould in charge at Bristol City, and I'm gutted he's going.

He bought me a pint of Peroni in the Hen and Chicken. 

How the other half live, eh.

On the one occasion I spoke with him (oddly, in the Hen and Chicken) came across as a lovely bloke and enjoying the challenge of working at the club, big shoes to fill.

[Rob k]

5 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said:

He bought me a pint of Peroni in the Hen and Chicken. 

How the other half live, eh.

On the one occasion I spoke with him (oddly, in the Hen and Chicken) came across as a lovely bloke and enjoying the challenge of working at the club, big shoes to fill.

Couldn’t have enjoyed it that much as didn’t stick around very long

[Bristol Rob]

1 minute ago, Rob k said:

Couldn’t have enjoyed it that much as didn’t stick around very long

The job he is leaving for is probably his dream-role.

My dream-roll is a sausage, bacon and egg one. 

[Charlie BCFC]

2 hours ago, SecretSam said:

...I can call him that 'cos I went to school with him! 

Anyway, it's been an absolute privilege having Richard Gould in charge at Bristol City, and I'm gutted he's going.

He’s done a good job to steady the ship, wish him well. Looking forward to seeing how Alexander approaches things, more of a football man that’s for sure

[Super]

Did a decent job in a short time. Will i miss him? Not really.

[SecretSam]

3 hours ago, Davefevs said:

Plus he reckons he was a better keeper than his brother.  Anyone vouch for that?

Both were magnificent footballers, and yes, Richard was by all accounts very good in goal. Think he did some hockey keeping, but the no.1 slot belonged to Al Shute, who was a) a Sag and b) an absolute head-case (and a good mate when I was at school)

[maxjak]

7 hours ago, SecretSam said:

...I can call him that 'cos I went to school with him! 

Anyway, it's been an absolute privilege having Richard Gould in charge at Bristol City, and I'm gutted he's going.

And so say all of us..............they are Very big shoes to fill.   He has in some part rectified Ashton's Autocracy?

[Davefevs]

 

[Kingswood Robin]

I don't know the bloke. Can't say I'll miss him, can't say I even noticed him, but that may be a good sign.

Well paid, 18 months in the job and moves on. Feels like every CEO I've ever worked for.

Next!

[WarksRobin]

9 hours ago, SecretSam said:

Apart from massively reduce the wage bill, organise the Ashton Gate 8 celebration, bring a calmness to the back of house stuff, etc? Nah, nothing.

BGS 1980-1987 

Ex Spinas Uvas 

[PHILINFRANCE]

51 minutes ago, WarksRobin said:

Ex Spinas Uvas 

Sit Clarior, Sit Dignior,

Quotquot....

Sumus Bristolienses

[WarksRobin]

2 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said:

Sit Clarior, Sit Dignior,

Quotquot....

Sumus Bristolienses

Quotquot

[PHILINFRANCE]

33 minutes ago, WarksRobin said:

Quotquot

Almost shouted, if I remember correctly .

[bexhill reds]

On 16/01/2023 at 08:21, Rob k said:

You say a big loss - but what has he done to make you think that? (I’m not saying he won’t be by the way, i don’t know)

A very well qualified sports administrator, who gets on and does his stuff, highly rated at Surrey and headhunted by the ECB, brought the club some stability compared to his predecessor, a seemingly trusted and allowed to get on with it. How many public interventions and interviews have the Lansdown’s done of late? I’ve been impressed by the public stuff he has done, the forum etc, plus a good interview with Twentyman on Sat too. A reassuring presence I think.

[bexhill reds]

On 16/01/2023 at 19:38, PHILINFRANCE said:

Sit Clarior, Sit Dignior,

Quotquot....

Sumus Bristolienses

Lots of giggling 11 and 12 years olds in the Cathedral emphasising the Shit Clarior, Shit Dignior.

Surprising number of BGS alumni on here.

[RedZepperin]

I like the Goulds and hope Richard comes back for a third stint in some capacity (chairman?) in the future.

[PHILINFRANCE]

15 minutes ago, bexhill reds said:

Lots of giggling 11 and 12 years olds in the Cathedral emphasising the Shit Clarior, Shit Dignior.

Surprising number of BGS alumni on here.

 

 

[Mad Cyril]

7 hours ago, bexhill reds said:

 

Surprising number of BGS alumni on here.

I am fairly confident several of you wedged me or Davros'ed me at some point over the years. Thank you.

[Nogbad the Bad]

On 16/01/2023 at 19:38, PHILINFRANCE said:

Sit Clarior, Sit Dignior,

Quotquot....

Sumus Bristolienses

Can't say I've got that many fond memories of BGS but you can't fault the old school song.

Only sang on the last day of term iirc., so sang with extra gusto because we were all excited to be getting out of there for a while!

Sumus Bristolienses, what a great line.

[bexhill reds]

3 hours ago, Mad Cyril said:

I am fairly confident several of you wedged me or Davros'ed me at some point over the years. Thank you.

Is that not part of public school life? and I say that as mostly being on the receiving end of such “character building” high-jinks.

[ralphindevon]

As a big cricket fan it’s a case of Bristol City’s loss is definitely cricket's gain.

Cricket is in a bit of a mess in some parts and incredibly exciting in others, so at a bit of a crossroads.

A great appointment at just the right time for us cricket fans.

[SecretSam]

On 16/01/2023 at 10:29, The Puppet Show said:

I was in the same class as Gouldie (BGS 81-88), and in the same school football team. I can categorically confirm that he was an excellent goalkeeper. His brother always had ambitions of professional football (as a midfielder) but Rich was definitely a better ‘keeper. From what I can remember, he had no interest in pursuing that as a career though, he was more interested in an army career as a lad

Year below me, then, so we probably knew each other!

[SecretSam]

On 18/01/2023 at 11:11, bexhill reds said:

Is that not part of public school life? and I say that as mostly being on the receiving end of such “character building” high-jinks.

BGS is a private school, so couldn't comment 

[B1ackbird]

Anyone got Richards email address? I want to thank him for his efforts and when he's in his new job, could he sort out the carbuncle that is the Hundred....

[Davefevs]

5 minutes ago, B1ackbird said:

Anyone got Richards email address? I want to thank him for his efforts and when he's in his new job, could he sort out the carbuncle that is the Hundred....

richard.gould@bcfc.co.uk

[B1ackbird]

1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

richard.gould@bcfc.co.uk

Cheers Dave...

 

 

[brady bunch]

Top bloke, proper city fan and a very bright boy to boot. What is not to like? I think all true fans will miss him loads...

 

[Lanterne Rouge]

8 hours ago, B1ackbird said:

Anyone got Richards email address? I want to thank him for his efforts and when he's in his new job, could he sort out the carbuncle that is the Hundred....

You do mean `sort out` in a `consign it to the dustbin and never speak of the abomination again` sense?

[B1ackbird]

52 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said:

You do mean `sort out` in a `consign it to the dustbin and never speak of the abomination again` sense?

I'd love him to bin it completely, but that ain't gonna happen.

Too much money invested in it sadly...

 

 

 

[Red Skin]

On 16/01/2023 at 08:02, SecretSam said:

...I can call him that 'cos I went to school with him! 

Anyway, it's been an absolute privilege having Richard Gould in charge at Bristol City, and I'm gutted he's going.

No, to used to take my dinner money and flushed my head down the toilet on more than one occasion.  To be fair he did just get with it in a quiet way without seeking the limelight, so he'll get my respect for that.   

Edited January 21, 2023 by Red Skin

[REDOXO]

I’m not going to miss him. Didn’t last time either!

Good luck to the new bloke!

[shahanshahan]

Maybe a coincidence or just a new career opportunity, but Richard's niece Louise has also left City to go do social media for Spurs. She only joined in the summer to do Robins TV...

 

[Red-Robbo]

Is the answer to the question, Simon Groom?

 

[Sarumred]

Today is RG's last day at BCFC and I think he deserves a big thank you for steadying the ship after MA's tenure. I wish him well in his new role at the ECB.

[Bristol Oil Services]

Thank you, Richard

[Port Said Red]

Good luck Richard, thanks for all your hard work.

[Mr Popodopolous]

Thank you and good luck Richard.