SydneyCity Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 16 hours ago, Glen hump said: Is that Ross mcCories brother? Yes. https://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/221759-suggestion-robby-mccrorie/#comment-4665885 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 17 hours ago, extonsred said: Pointed out this Missing Person issue some weeks ago and with the comments on Robby McCrorie topic thought it deserved a topic on its own. People in the club may see it and suggest he makes an appearance!! Yet people moan and mock Mark Ashton for making statements all the time, now a thread asking for more statements 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 7 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Phil Alexander. May 2023. https://www.isportconnect.com/meet-the-member-the-club-and-the-city-are-premier-league-ready/ This Q&A sums it up really: What are some of the challenges the club faces at the moment? Generally, I think working inside the financial frameworks and getting the squad in the right place to be able to compete. We have got some great young players coming through the Academy that will go onto to play in the first team next season. It is going to be exciting over the next few years giving these guys the chance to develop. But working within the financial framework of the league while trying to get the squad in the best shape it can be, is our biggest challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of his pie crust Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 17 hours ago, Lanterne Rouge said: I don`t get this fixation with people demanding to hear from him every five minutes. Don`t we get enough info from Tins and NP? I`m sure if PA was giving interviews every five minutes he be criticised for hogging the limelight and not getting on with his job like previous CEOs we have had. Do people demand a statement from the head of Tescos every time the price of beans goes up? I only demand it when Pot Noodles go up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) Damned if you do, damned if you don't springs to mind. Edited August 27, 2023 by RedRoss 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, eardun said: This Q&A sums it up really: What are some of the challenges the club faces at the moment? Generally, I think working inside the financial frameworks and getting the squad in the right place to be able to compete. We have got some great young players coming through the Academy that will go onto to play in the first team next season. It is going to be exciting over the next few years giving these guys the chance to develop. But working within the financial framework of the league while trying to get the squad in the best shape it can be, is our biggest challenge. Again good stuff but why not address the wider fanbase with it. Sure it can be found if you know where to look but a little bit more.communication of these points through the usual channels wouldn't go amiss. Edited August 27, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Out of his pie crust said: I only demand it when Pot Noodles go up I'll make a statement: A drink's too wet without Rich Tea biscuits... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 14 hours ago, ExiledAjax said: It's not that though is it. He's not spoken publicly since he was appointed in early 2023. Nearly 8 months of silence and non-communication. It's a failure. He's done a video interview on the OS, and was on Radio Bristol at the back end of the season. It's not great, but it's not silence either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 It makes me wonder why Richard Gould left so soon after taking on the CEO, yes I know all about the ECWB (or whatever it is he does) ,BUT just makes me think ,could he see which way the wind was blowing and the land was laying (mixed metaphors)? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 8 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: It makes me wonder why Richard Gould left so soon after taking on the CEO, yes I know all about the ECWB (or whatever it is he does) ,BUT just makes me think ,could he see which way the wind was blowing and the land was laying (mixed metaphors)? The answer my friend ... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 39 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: It makes me wonder why Richard Gould left so soon after taking on the CEO, yes I know all about the ECWB (or whatever it is he does) ,BUT just makes me think ,could he see which way the wind was blowing and the land was laying (mixed metaphors)? The ECB job was perfect for him given his work at Surrey for which he was widely admired. Once his former boss at Surrey, Richard Thompson, was made ECB chairman it was inevitable Gould would get the CEO job. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 1 minute ago, chinapig said: The ECB job was perfect for him given his work at Surrey for which he was widely admired. Once his former boss at Surrey, Richard Thompson, was made ECB chairman it was inevitable Gould would get the CEO job. Yep. For someone who's worked in that sport it's the sort of job you don't turn down if you're offered it. And I suspect City would have known when that they appointed him thay there was always a reasonable chance of him being offered it at some point. For our sake it was just unfortunate that it came so soon into his tenure 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 On 27/08/2023 at 00:46, Mr Popodopolous said: Phil Alexander. May 2023. https://www.isportconnect.com/meet-the-member-the-club-and-the-city-are-premier-league-ready/ Plus. He seems to have seen it all or a lot anyway. Would be nice if he addressed us, the fans a little more through the usual channels though! Especially to clarify the position in context of 2 years of.cost cutting (necessary), austerity for 2-3 windows (necessary), sale of Semenyo (probably necessary). Now Scott sold and yes £20-25m but not to spend at least a bit more. Just caught up with this. Thanks for posting. Some interesting comments. As you say, really would be helpful if he could communicate this to his customers and not just some website no-one's heard of. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 On 27/08/2023 at 07:47, Tinmans Love Child said: Yet people moan and mock Mark Ashton for making statements all the time, now a thread asking for more statements A statement not more statementS……. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Phil Anonymous Alexander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 On 27/08/2023 at 07:47, Tinmans Love Child said: Yet people moan and mock Mark Ashton for making statements all the time, now a thread asking for more statements There is a balance to be had . Ashton was a self publicist that thrived on the limelight when things went well. What we need is communication, so when things don't seem so rosey , or questions are being asked , someone from the hierarchy of the Club should come out and explain. That should be the CEO , at least IMO. Not be in the press every minute of good times and go awol when we struggle , but be able to explain where we are when things are questioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Just now, 1960maaan said: There is a balance to be had . Ashton was a self publicist that thrived on the limelight when things went well. What we need is communication, so when things don't seem so rosey , or questions are being asked , someone from the hierarchy of the Club should come out and explain. That should be the CEO , at least IMO. Not be in the press every minute of good times and go awol when we struggle , but be able to explain where we are when things are questioned. Gould got the balance spot on. He fronted up during tough times but didn't appear excessively. He didn't always deliver good news but that's natural in the position we were in. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Gould got the balance spot on. He fronted up during tough times but didn't appear excessively. He didn't always deliver good news but that's natural in the position we were in. Spot on, now we have gone from the Anti Christ to the Anti Ashton . The thing is the hold all the keys, they could release a statement done by the in house team and control everything, there would be no jeopardy . Saying nothing is almost as bad as the used car salesman . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack Bladder Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 We have a CEO???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Slack Bladder said: We have a CEO???? Yes, Chief Evasion Officer. And he’s good at what he does, not even the City staff can find him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 3 hours ago, slartibartfast said: It makes me wonder why Richard Gould left so soon after taking on the CEO, yes I know all about the ECWB (or whatever it is he does) ,BUT just makes me think ,could he see which way the wind was blowing and the land was laying (mixed metaphors)? Bristol City, with us you will have the opportunity to experience the glamour of Rotherham, Hull and Blackburn. ECWB - First or Business Class to the Windies, Sri Lanka, Australia or New Zealand. No, I don't understand it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Shame Geoff isn't still about to ask the difficult questions! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex#40 Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said: Someone wished upon a star and he became a real boy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 13 minutes ago, Alex#40 said: Someone wished upon a star and he became a real boy All it took was a decent away win to make it happen! 3 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Hopefully we got some answers tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 31 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: All it took was a decent away win to make it happen! Or just the first Monday after the window who knows….. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacki Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Can’t see this on here so thought I would post. There’s an extended interview with Phil Alexander on Sound of the City tonight. Hopefully this should address the concerns that many of us were talking about last week, particularly around lack of communication. Should be a really interesting chat https://x.com/bbcbristolsport/status/1698682471317946508?s=46 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 18 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Or just the first Monday after the window who knows….. Yeah, they'll have booked him in advance of the weekend. I was joshing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transfer reader Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Interview that usually happens after the transfer window is scheduled for the first Sound of the City after the transfer window, what a shock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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