BUTOR Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ivorguy said: If that is the case, and I guess if Dollymarie says so it is true, then it is quite staggeringly amateur for no statement to come out of the club. Come on JL, it is up to you. Please respond It was only last week. I guess they’re working out how to communicate it. It depends on the situation which is anyone’s guess at this stage. ‘Sacked’ was the word I heard on Saturday, rather than resigned. I wouldn’t jump to a Lansdown bashing conclusion on this one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Blimey. What a bloody mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 It’s a bit of a mess up there isn’t it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Curiouser and curiouser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Appreciate there is dislike for SL on here from some, but lets wait to hear what the reason/s are for this. Could be something we'd all understand and support. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Amazed that no one has yet speculated that he is going because the commute is too much, he has family matters he would rather focus on or he has been offered a better job elsewhere. The last few months have been pretty toxic on here with the SL slagging. I think somebody mentioned illness earlier in the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 (edited) If he’s genuinely done something that deserves his dismissal then what do people expect SL to do? Keep him in the job for good optics ?! Or maybe its health reasons. Just take a breath Edited September 17, 2023 by And Its Smith 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Pisses me right off that finally things are moving in right direction on the pitch, but off the pitch it’s a complete and utter shambles. Lansdowns out. 2 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 8 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Amazed that no one has yet speculated that he is going because the commute is too much, he has family matters he would rather focus on or he has been offered a better job elsewhere. The last few months have been pretty toxic on here with the SL slagging. Agreed, it’s as if most on here can’t wait to get on SL’s back, let’s wait and see what the reason is for him leaving before we put any more knives in 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Who knows what's happened but I wasn't particularly impressed hearing him speak the other week If his attitude to the rest of the job was the same as that interview then it's good that he's gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I heard he was behind the away kit launch and when it didn’t go down like a bucket of cold sick, having seemingly been well recieved by the fans, it was decided he had to go as “that’s not how we do things round here” 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Loco Rojo said: Appreciate there is dislike for SL on here from some, but lets wait to hear what the reason/s are for this. Could be something we'd all understand and support. 100%. I’d be absolutely delighted if SL sold up tomorrow but if true (& this appears to be so) then there are several explanations as to why someone in their 60s might leave a job that might not be sinister & could potentially be sensitive. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megansdad Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 personally will wait and see. Looking forward to visiting for Plymouth on Tuesday night and more concerned about what happens on the field than waht may or may not have happened off it.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, tin said: Pisses me right off that finally things are moving in right direction on the pitch, but off the pitch it’s a complete and utter shambles. Lansdowns out. Why not wait for the reason first? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, Loco Rojo said: Appreciate there is dislike for SL on here from some, but lets wait to hear what the reason/s are for this. Could be something we'd all understand and support. Agreed, could be various reasons (family, health etc.). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Weird that people wanted Ashton out early and slagged off Lansdown for not getting him out. But potentially our new CEO is leaving and maybe sacked and Lansdown is crap blah blah.. without knowing any real details. Typical club bashing as always by some. It could be so many different reasons if true. Gross misconduct, Resigned, Illness, Takeover and plenty other scenarios. Let's just wait and see without bringing out the pitchforks or bedsheets straight away eh? 11 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 20 minutes ago, tin said: I didn’t warm to PA but I suspect this is another damning indictment of SL’s reign. The sooner he goes, the better 7 minutes ago, tin said: Pisses me right off that finally things are moving in right direction on the pitch, but off the pitch it’s a complete and utter shambles. Lansdowns out. Any chance you could actually wait until we know the details before getting the pitchforks out? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 minute ago, RedRoss said: Weird that people wanted Ashton out early and slagged off Lansdown for not getting him out. But potentially our new CEO is leaving and maybe sacked and Lansdown is crap blah blah.. without knowing any real details. Typical club bashing as always by some. It could be so many different reasons if true. Gross misconduct, Resigned, Illness, Takeover and plenty other scenarios. Let's just wait and see without bringing out the pitchforks or bedsheets straight away eh? I stopped reading at “weird that people wanted Ashton out”. Bloke was a ***. 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, GrahamC said: 100%. I’d be absolutely delighted if SL sold up tomorrow but if true (& this appears to be so) then there are several explanations as to why someone in their 60s might leave a job that might not be sinister & could potentially be sensitive. Maybe, but the speed that this has happened after recent public appearances, would point to a sacking imo. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, Loco Rojo said: Appreciate there is dislike for SL on here from some, but lets wait to hear what the reason/s are for this. Could be something we'd all understand and support. This. Let`s all take a step back and wait until we know the reasons before piling on with no background information whatsoever. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Just now, GrahamC said: I stopped reading at “weird that people wanted Ashton out”. Bloke was a ***. You should have kept reading, because his post wasn’t a defence of Ashton. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I wouldn’t take it for granted that we'll be given the full explanation, at least not officially. And there may well be very good reasons for that, if it's something either commercially sensitive or of a personal nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Just now, GrahamC said: I stopped reading at “weird that people wanted Ashton out”. Bloke was a ***. Well maybe read the rest of my post Graham and you'll actually understand what I'm trying to say. I agree I wanted Ashton out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 19 minutes ago, Gazred said: So, cash in the bank from a record sale, wage budget curbed, manager with only months left on his contract and now CEO gone...sale/new ownership imminent or just one big omnishables? No one knows why he's gone (or even gone officially), so who knows? If there is no notice period, it might strongly suggest kicked out (for whatever reason). Might make SOTC interesting tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Just now, megansdad said: personally will wait and see. Looking forward to visiting for Plymouth on Tuesday night and more concerned about what happens on the field than waht may or may not have happened off it.... Everything that happens on the field is supported and derived from what happens off it. Clubs in turmoil behind the scenes rarely do well on the pitch in the long term. We don't all need to experts on boardroom politics and financial matters, but we should all care that it's being done right. Alexander leaving means we're onto potentially our 4th CEO in two and a half years. Ashton left on 31 May 2021, Gould at the end of January 2023, and now Alexander. However you cut it, it's not exactly stability. 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Yes I'm sure there is a valid reason why he's gone, if true, but the silence from the top is deafening again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedontplayinblue Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 25 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Give them a chance. Jesus wept. You willing to believe what they say anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Just now, Kid in the Riot said: Maybe, but the speed that this has happened after recent public appearances, would point to a sacking imo. Struggling to think why. Bloke couldn’t have been more pro SL in his media outings if he took tips from North Korea. Seemed from this distance to be doing exactly what was expected, spinning that total nonsense about “still ambitious”, “top six”, “competitive budget”, “Luton are the latest club we are trying to copy”.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Wedontplayinblue said: You willing to believe what they say anyway? Depends on what is said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Just now, TomF said: Clearly he what’s the otib job when I leave. Or are you and him swapping jobs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megansdad Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Everything that happens on the field is supported and derived from what happens off it. Clubs in turmoil behind the scenes rarely do well on the pitch in the long term. We don't all need to experts on boardroom politics and financial matters, but we should all care that it's being done right. Alexander leaving means we're onto potentially our 4th CEO in two and a half years. Ashton left on 31 May 2021, Gould at the end of January 2023, and now Alexander. However you cut it, it's not exactly stability. Stability of ownership, manager and head of development more important and we have that - would have preferred if RG had stayed but ECB came calling and that's a huge role. New CEO has not been in place long enough to be missed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 This feels very similar to what happened after 2015/16 transfer window. Was it John Pelling who got thrown under the bus first? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 10 minutes ago, GrahamC said: I stopped reading at “weird that people wanted Ashton out”. Bloke was a ***. Keep reading and find out what he was really saying. Bizarre to finish reading 6 words in and ignoring the rest of the post 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 19 minutes ago, tin said: Pisses me right off that finally things are moving in right direction on the pitch, but off the pitch it’s a complete and utter shambles. Lansdowns out. And yet 18 months ago, there were NP out threads and that was all SLs fault as well. I am struggling to keep up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Struggling to think why. Bloke couldn’t have been more pro SL in his media outings if he took tips from North Korea. Agreed, listening to the interview it was hard to imagine his tongue could possibly get any further up SL's ass. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedontplayinblue Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Depends on what is said. Phil Alexander has decided to leave his role due to other commitments, we would like to express our deep thanks for Phil for all his work during his time at Bristol City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: And yet 18 months ago, there were NP out threads and that was all SLs fault as well. I am struggling to keep up. Only nine months ago after the WBA Boxing Day game there were many calling for him to be out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, CodeRed said: Agreed, listening to the interview it was hard to imagine his tongue could possibly get any further up SL's ass. Trying to save his job maybe? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 We don’t have details yet but am surprised how many people seem really attached to Alexander and are furious about this. Has he done that good a job so far? Too early to tell really but can’t say I’m overly fussed. Think many are using it to push an anti SL agenda without knowing any facts. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Struggling to think why. Bloke couldn’t have been more pro SL in his media outings if he took tips from North Korea. Seemed from this distance to be doing exactly what was expected, spinning that total nonsense about “still ambitious”, “top six”, “competitive budget”, “Luton are the latest club we are trying to copy”.. Has to be towing the party line and be fully signed up to Lansdown Inc behind the scenes too. There was some noises he, like others before him, was troubled by the footballing operation. One thing for sure, is there is nowhere to hide for Steve and Jon now, and one of them needs to give a statement on this & a general footballing update. 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 The odds are shortening on a club representative inviting @Davefevsout for coffee again very soon. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 You can either speculate the **** out of everything with a big chance of looking a dick. Or you can keep your powder dry and wait until the dust settles before making judgement. I think I'll wait and see what the club say... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Just now, Kid in the Riot said: Has to be towing the party line and be fully signed up to Lansdown Inc behind the scenes too. There was some noises he, like others before him, was troubled by the footballing operation. One thing for sure, is there is nowhere to hide for Steve and Jon now, and one of them needs to give a statement on this & a general footballing update. Fair enough but that wouldn’t necessarily suggest a sacking, would it? More like sod this, I’m off.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Do we know for sure that this is true? Or is it just murmurs between fans? Timing just seems weird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Even when a statement is released, nobody will know the real reasoning. He was an employee and there's confidentiality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Fair enough but that wouldn’t necessarily suggest a sacking, would it? More like sod this, I’m off.. Seems he has already left the building though... suppose they could have put him on gardening leave. To go this quick suggests sacking to me, but agreed let's see.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IAmNick Posted September 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2023 Classic Lansdown. Trying to follow yet another model (Watford), gets it slightly wrong as usual and is now going through CEOs instead of managers. 1 21 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrizzleRed Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Just now, Charlie BCFC said: Do we know for sure that this is true? Or is it just murmurs between fans? Timing just seems weird It’s fair to say, a lot seems weird about this club right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: The odds are shortening on a club representative inviting @Davefevsout for coffee again very soon. You joke but Fevs would be a good shout he knows the numbers better than they do! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Things appear good on the pitch. So long as that’s the case, I’m not entirely that bothered who our CEO is. A bit meh for me. Certainly not gonna lose any sleep over it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnzFM Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, Rocky said: Even when a statement is released, nobody will know the real reasoning. He was an employee and there's confidentiality! Which is why it’s fun to make batshit crazy theories up 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Just been told... Alexander was pushed. 5 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Resigned, not sacked 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Kid in the Riot said: Just been told... Alexander was pushed. We all know SL is the CEO. What other businesses do ALL decisions appear to have to go to the owner/majority shareholder. It’s crazy. Onto the next one….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Just been told... Alexander was pushed. 1 minute ago, petehinton said: Resigned, not sacked ? 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 minute ago, petehinton said: Resigned, not sacked 3 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Just been told... Alexander was pushed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 The positive in this is it won’t affect Nige and the Staff until the next window. The players won’t give a crap who the CEO is. Will be interesting to see the reasoning if it’s right he’s been canned. Time for another vigorous recruitment process I suppose……. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 minute ago, petehinton said: Resigned, not sacked He was told to resign. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 The return of Ashton…..unless Gould wants to come back! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Things appear good on the pitch. So long as that’s the case, I’m not entirely that bothered who our CEO is. A bit meh for me. Certainly not gonna lose any sleep over it. Bit short term sighted. Especially if we continue with cost cutting, it’ll eventually show on the pitch 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Just now, exAtyeoMax said: Me too mate! The clash of two normally ITKrs is frying my brain! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 29 minutes ago, marmite said: Yes I'm sure there is a valid reason why he's gone, if true, but the silence from the top is deafening again. Is it? As i write this, nothing officially confirmed yet that he's gone (unless i've missed it). Perhaps the comms is being prepared now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Scudamore fancies coming out of retirement? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: ? Left by mutual consent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Once again, the club is lacking in communication. Do we not employ a PR manager? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Rocky said: Scudamore fancies coming out of retirement? Hasn’t he been advising the club already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Me too mate! The clash of two normally ITKrs is frying my brain! 50% chance of being right, pretty good opportunity to score some ITK points. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: He was told to resign. 3 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: 4 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: ? To confirm I haven’t a scooby or any “ITK” on this at all, just posting what the headline of Piercy’s article states 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Selred said: Hasn’t he been advising the club already? Yeah kind of I think, mates with SL, City fan, probably has a seat in the Lansdown box. He's around for advice I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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