blue-shifted
Banned
Yes this is surely about clarifying reporting lines and securing a key employee from Bloom's point view and (even) more moolah and something impressive sounding for a CV from Barber's point of view.
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[Albion] Paul Barber - New Deputy Chairman
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I suspect the bit in brackets is part of the reason Tim. With the new guy coming in there was always a potential clash, which TB will have nipped in the bud before it starts.
I have no idea if TB goes to all Board meetings these days or attends by conference calls when he's out of the country but this would also make it clear who chairs those meeting when TB isn't available, or can't be arsed to attend.
Plus it stops any other club or organisation poaching Barber.
So all in all a shrewd move by TB I would say. Cunning little bugger isn't he, our Chairman.
Does he still spend 6 months out of the UK? He always seems to be at every home game at least.
Not sure. Recall something about his wife’s illness being less painful in warmer weather so they went to Australia during our winter. Agreed he doesn’t seem to miss a match so things might have changed, nevertheless he still wants a deputy.
Very good but surprising news. I fully expected him to take over the FA or Premier League (obviously before last weeks news).
Grateful recognition of him paying the £259K bung to Scudamore out of his own substantial wages rather than raiding club funds?
Coach_Carter_92
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As well as all that's mentioned already, could it be some sort of contingency in case of a tragedy (heaven forbid).
Ripon Gull
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- Feb 9, 2012
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Given what Tony Bloom has already done for our beloved club, we must trust that this is indeed a good move. Paul Barber isn't stupid, he's done a good job for us and he knows on which side his bread is buttered. We can only get bigger and better under TB, PB and CH. Onwards and upwards and congratulations to Paul
portlock seagull
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- Jul 28, 2003
- 17,777
Yeah, we’ll done Paul, he’s the MUSTARD you know...!
Kalimantan Gull
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Yeah, I'll go with this. There is plenty he's done that has frustrated me over the years, particularly in how rigidly he can argue a point - but its completely clear how much of our rise is down to him and I want him going nowhere
Congratulations to PB. We’ve clearly got one of the best CEOs on the business.
Where else are we amongst the best in the country? I can think of half a dozen areas straight away:
U23 squad
Training ground
Stadium
Fans
Pies
Disabled access
Six more reasons PB got his promotion.
Where else are we amongst the best in the country? I can think of half a dozen areas straight away:
U23 squad
Training ground
Stadium
Fans
Pies
Disabled access
Six more reasons PB got his promotion.
Agreed. I've moaned long and loud on here about some of his decisions, but I'll be the first to admit that, given where we are now, he must be really good at his job and thus he's been a huge part of our success. No surprise that other, bigger organisations have been sniffing around. Hopefully he won't be tempted just yet.
Shooting Star
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Brilliant
Messageboard?
Yup. Add that to the list. Of course the success is down to PB for keeping you in line.
dejavuatbtn
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Wait for the request for a supporters’ whip round for his Christmas bonus.
- Aug 8, 2005
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You have to say that this is well deserved. Since some troubling early decisions he really hasn't put a foot wrong. Clearly knows exactly what he is doing and is as much a part of our success story as Bloom and Hughton.
Would not be at all surprised if he heads up the FA at some point in the future but suspect that would come towards the end of his career not when he is at his prime and in much demand. Can't argue with any financial reward he gets for it either.
Would not be at all surprised if he heads up the FA at some point in the future but suspect that would come towards the end of his career not when he is at his prime and in much demand. Can't argue with any financial reward he gets for it either.
Heading up the Premier League might be more his kind of job, although they've clearly gone off in a different direction with the new appointment (broadcasting/digital background favoured over football knowledge). Also, he'll not earn as much as head of the FA as he does at the Albion.
brightn'ove
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Woah there
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Only if he plays Christmas music at his festive disco.
