Abingdon Red Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 (edited) Does this mean we'll get some interviews where new signings aren't forced to tell us that they think 'the pathway' and 'The high performance centre' are really good? Edited January 5 by Abingdon Red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 4 hours ago, Davefevs said: I agree. I think the stuff the club put out is good. I think it’s where Jon’s heart lies. Being rude I wish he stuck to that than try to be Chairman with aspirations of being CEO. Just get him away from anything to do with football at the club 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 3 hours ago, shahanshahan said: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/davebartoncomms_i-am-pleased-to-announce-that-i-have-been-activity-7148329128708960256-BZ2d I am pleased to announce that I have been appointed to a new role as Head of Communications for the Bristol Sport Group. After five years as Head of Communications for Bristol City Football Club, I am moving to a wider role within the Sporting Group, which includes City Men and Women’s football teams, Bristol Bears Men and Women’s rugby teams, Bristol Flyers basketball, the club’s respective charitable foundations and Ashton Gate Stadium. I take up my new role on January 8th. I have thoroughly enjoyed by time with Bristol City and have been honoured to work with highly dedicated and skilled players and staff. In particular, I want to thank the Bristol City communications team present and past for the journey we have been on together, which included triple back-to-back gold awards for the best content in the English Football League and established our highly-respected reputation for communications within the EFL. It is now time to bring my experience in football, rugby and stadium communications into a wider remit as we continue to grow as a group. These are exciting times at Ashton Gate, including a world-class sporting quarter development for the city containing a 4000-seater home for the Flyers. The football club are in the process of appointing a new Head of Communications and I am looking forward to working with my successor. I have no doubt that Bristol City will ultimately achieve promotion to the Premier League and I have been privileged to have served the Robins. Up the City! So he's essentially been promoted despite demonstrably being shit in his current role beyond arse kissing and incessant platitudes haha. I'm sure that there was a world class recruitment process. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 A slight sceptic in me is that it is a reward for playing ball, asking exactly what the hierarchy wanted to be asked in interviews, not possessing too major a public profile and subsequently getting a nice sideways in terms of position but cushier in terms of public profile job. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 12 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: A slight sceptic in me is that it is a reward for playing ball, asking exactly what the hierarchy wanted to be asked in interviews, not possessing too major a public profile and subsequently getting a nice sideways in terms of position but cushier in terms of public profile job. So, Mr Popodopolous, do you agree that the HPC is incredible? Do you think, as we all do I'm sure, that Steve is a great guy, and appreciate all that the Lansdown family have done for us? Perhaps you believe, as we all do, that the HPC is an incredible facility? Would you like to comment on that, the ambition of the club, and our hopes to get into the Premier League? The HPC too eh! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 1 minute ago, Stortz said: So, Mr Popodopolous, do you agree that the HPC is incredible? Do you think, as we all do I'm sure, that Steve is a great guy, and appreciate all that the Lansdown family have done for us? Perhaps you believe, as we all do, that the HPC is an incredible facility? Would you like to comment on that, the ambition of the club, and our hopes to get into the Premier League? The HPC too eh! Ha its nuanced isn't it, Stortz. HPC is good, ground development is good- SL pays the bills. However the hierarchy appear to make or have made consistently at best infuriating, at worst brainless decisions in the past 20 years or so. Bad outweighs the good in this respect- GJ, Cotts, NP good.. ..Manning I wish well but I fear for him and us in this structure. Jon Lansdown and Tinnion, Marshall and Rawcliffe seems a crap structure. Then SL for all the cash he has put in, usually has FFP permitting, stuck and twisted at the wrong times with the wrong managers. 3 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stortz Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 4 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Ha its nuanced isn't it, Stortz. HPC is good, ground development is good- SL pays the bills. However the hierarchy appear to make or have made consistently at best infuriating, at worst brainless decisions in the past 20 years or so. Bad outweighs the good in this respect- GJ, Cotts, NP good.. ..Manning I wish well but I fear for him and us in this structure. Jon Lansdown and Tinnion, Marshall and Rawcliffe seems a crap structure. Then SL for all the cash he has put in, usually has FFP permitting, stuck and twisted at the wrong times with the wrong managers. Of course, but I'm not sure how nuanced Barton's sycophantic contribtions have been over the years mate. He seems the epotime of the 'if your face fits, never mind the ability' Lansdown culture to me. File under Lisa Knights. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 19 minutes ago, Stortz said: Of course, but I'm not sure how nuanced Barton's sycophantic contribtions have been over the years mate. He seems the epotime of the 'if your face fits, never mind the ability' Lansdown culture to me. File under Lisa Knights. Apologies I perhaps misunderstood the point being made. Yes agreed. If face fits..a Comms officer with questionable communication output rewarded with an easier role of similar seniority it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 10 hours ago, shahanshahan said: and established our highly-respected reputation for communications within the EFL. Highly respected reputation for communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 (edited) 6 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Ha its nuanced isn't it, Stortz. HPC is good, ground development is good- SL pays the bills. However the hierarchy appear to make or have made consistently at best infuriating, at worst brainless decisions in the past 20 years or so. Bad outweighs the good in this respect- GJ, Cotts, NP good.. ..Manning I wish well but I fear for him and us in this structure. Jon Lansdown and Tinnion, Marshall and Rawcliffe seems a crap structure. Then SL for all the cash he has put in, usually has FFP permitting, stuck and twisted at the wrong times with the wrong managers. I think the previous manager knew it…..we now have a good TRAINING GROUND…….anyone who says HPC isn’t a bollocks name for it is talking even bigger bollocks. Edited January 6 by Numero Uno 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 With the massive advances in Artificial Intelligence I’m wondering if we can wire up a kettle (or train Downsy) to go “a frustrating day [MANAGER FIRST NAME] but what are the positives you can take from today” and “a word for the fans, [NUMBER] of them here and they really made themselves heard?” after every match. 3 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 25 minutes ago, Olé said: With the massive advances in Artificial Intelligence I’m wondering if we can wire up a kettle (or train Downsy) to go “a frustrating day [MANAGER FIRST NAME] but what are the positives you can take from today” and “a word for the fans, [NUMBER] of them here and they really made themselves heard?” after every match. Spot on. To a new signing too “you’ve had a look around the high performance centre, just how impressed are you?” Simple bit of programming here, surely? Phil Alexander said that he was brought in to reduce costs maybe he suggested an AI replacement for him & that’s why he was sacked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 1 hour ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Highly respected reputation for communications If they spout their shite often enough they figure people will accept it as gospel. Bluffers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 19 minutes ago, Natchfever said: If they spout their shite often enough they figure people will accept it as gospel. Bluffers. Works a lot for Trump and his followers. Anyway, I digress, bring back Beanhead, at least he tried to go off message sometimes. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 Aside from being more polished, I don’t think our media output is any better than when Adam Baker was here. Interview style is terrible and the social media pages very often fail to read the room. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 5 hours ago, Numero Uno said: I think the previous manager knew it…..we now have a good TRAINING GROUND…….anyone who says HPC isn’t a bollocks name for it is talking even bigger bollocks. I'd be interested to know how many other clubs call their Training Ground, Academy complex etc a High Performance Centre. Doesn't sound altogether commonplace. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 One thing I would say, HPC is possibly more useful for naming rights sales if we are looking at that any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 3 hours ago, The Original OTIB said: Works a lot for Trump and his followers. Anyway, I digress, bring back Beanhead, at least he tried to go off message sometimes. Then got sacked for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 Barton has an impressive CV - that’ll be a significant factor in him getting the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 58 minutes ago, Robbored said: Barton has an impressive CV - that’ll be a significant factor in him getting the job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 2 hours ago, Robbored said: Barton has an impressive CV - that’ll be a significant factor in him getting the job. Bloody hell. Talking of people spouting generic monotone nonsense then you pipe up . You couldn’t make it up 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 19 hours ago, shahanshahan said: It is now time to bring my experience in football, rugby and stadium communications into a wider remit as we continue to grow as a group. These are exciting times at Ashton Gate, including a world-class sporting quarter development for the city containing a 4000-seater home for the Flyers. Not if ETM get their way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZepperin Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 I presume DB is taking over from Lisa Knights who has been appointed CEO of Bristol Flyers. As for Adam Baker, yes, please bring him back. Interviews have gone down the toilet since he left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aipearcey Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 On 05/01/2024 at 20:39, Abingdon Red said: Does this mean we'll get some interviews where new signings aren't forced to tell us that they think 'the pathway' and 'The high performance centre' are really good? Any forcefully nudged to talk about the fans in every interview they do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 1 hour ago, RedZepperin said: I presume DB is taking over from Lisa Knights who has been appointed CEO of Bristol Flyers. As for Adam Baker, yes, please bring him back. Interviews have gone down the toilet since he left. Ha how she rises..Lisa Knights, risen without trace. CEO eh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Aipearcey said: Any forcefully nudged to talk about the fans in every interview they do It's an insult to our intelligence and when they keep trotting out every week how great the fans are it smacks of insincerity. You'd think by now they'd have realised we are not as gullible as they think. Especially since SL has long made it clear what he thinks of the fans and it isn't that we are great. Edited January 6 by chinapig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 5 minutes ago, chinapig said: It's an insult to our intelligence and when they keep trotting out every week how great the fans are it smacks of insincerity. You'd think by now they'd have realised we are not as gullible as they think. Especially since SL has long made it clear what he thinks of the fans and it isn't that we are great. The funny thing is, certain senior folk really let their mask down at functions when they think they’re talking to a rugby fan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 44 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said: The funny thing is, certain senior folk really let their mask down at functions when they think they’re talking to a rugby fan. I'm not at all surprised. It seems typical of their woolly thinking if it didn't occur to them that somebody might be both a rugby and a football fan. As we have seen with Tinnion recently it also shows a lack of professional discretion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityReds Posted January 6 Author Report Share Posted January 6 3 hours ago, RedZepperin said: I presume DB is taking over from Lisa Knights who has been appointed CEO of Bristol Flyers. As for Adam Baker, yes, please bring him back. Interviews have gone down the toilet since he left. Doubt it but it’s certainly taken attention away from the job in hand. She needs to get a handle on on it and fast. But I’m not sure she cares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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