Albion Roar - 18/04/15 with guest Paul Barber

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

He negotiated the sale of Ulloa for £8.5 million, for a player who cost us £2 million only 18 months earlier. He's done well on that score and on the remit that Tony Bloom has set him.

TB appointed the manager
TB appointed David Burke

I think it is oversimplistic to blame PB for things outside of his control area, such as Gary Dicker breaking Will Hoskins' leg, and scuppering the deal to re-sign Murray.

Did TB appoint Burke tho?

 

[El Presidente]

Did TB appoint Burke tho?

Good point, I'm not totally sure. He did appoint Paul Barber though!

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

I think you will find the opposite is true US.

The phrase "Twelve inches long but I don't use it as a ruler" comes to mind

Quite

 

[Hotchilidog]

Are you saying SIZE DOESN'T MATTER?

Busted!

 

[Dave the OAP]

Topical one.

When you got rid of Gullys Girls, it was reported that you didn't think it was appropriate that they should be doing their stuff at the Amex. How do you feel about them being at the Dripping Pan next Friday?

 

[The Large One]

Topical one.

When you got rid of Gullys Girls, it was reported that you didn't think it was appropriate that they should be doing their stuff at the Amex. How do you feel about them being at the Dripping Pan next Friday?

News to me.

 

[Dave the OAP]

News to me.

Ask him then

 

[Lincoln Imp]

Only just seen this, and many thanks.
1, after promotion to the Championship, and steady improvement thereafter, this season has seen a marked plummet. Do you agree with this analysis, and please provide a detailed response as to the reasons behind it.
2, how would you assess the performance of loanees, and B&HA's use of them. Would you want to differentiate between long-term (i.e. season-long) loans and short-term ones? Will we continue to be so heavily reliant on the loan market in the seasons ahead?
3, what is the one area on the pitch that you think needs improvement?
4, how should we view the Academy structure, and its ability to develop first-team squad players? What is a reasonable timescale in terms of such development?

I think you'll find that Mr Barber has NOTHING to do with anything connected to the playing side. I read it on here.

 

[Man of Harveys]

Looking at the current state and position of the club, just how on earth did he manage to get everything so goddam right?

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Good point, I'm not totally sure. He did appoint Paul Barber though!

Indeed to be in charge of the day to day operations of BHA. So my point stands!!

 

[El Presidente]

Indeed to be in charge of the day to day operations of BHA. So my point stands!!

The day to day operations are reasonably successful. It's the football that's shit!

 

[skipper734]

Did he buy the REMF managers job with a set of kit, or was he asked because of his management skills?

 

[hart's shirt]

Does he know how to get GOSBTS ringtone on his Nokia?

 

[The Large One]

Did he buy the REMF managers job with a set of kit, or was he asked because of his management skills?

No idea if you're being facetious or not.

But no-one asked him to do it. He volunteered.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Out of interest how long is this edition with Paul Barber going be?

 

[KNC]

should be good

 

[Fourteenth Eye]

Out of interest how long is this edition with Paul Barber going be?

59 minutes & 30 seconds ...ish

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

59 minutes & 30 seconds ...ish

I'm looking forward to this. I hope you ask my question as I know a number of other fans are also curious as to his exact roll.

 

[skipper734]

No idea if you're being facetious or not.

But no-one asked him to do it. He volunteered.

Good answer!

 

[Stat Brother]

Does he (and Tony) ever feel like shouting "why are we even bothering" when faced with a continual barrage of negativity, even when things were going well?



(notice the past tense there)