My post wasn’t a criticism. Given OBEs are recommended, Im genuinely curious. Maybe it was the FA?Not that he needs me to defend him, PB has done a tremendous amount of unsung work in grassroots youth football, he is also very well thought of at the FA.
Good luck to him
He wasn’t given the MBE for the job he does at the Albion though.
It's been pointed out before and it will be pointed out again no doubt but the gong is not for doing his paid job.
Possibly, but equally I imagine being the CEO doesn’t allow him much spare time. In this sense his time is a greater sacrifice than, say, someone with a 9-5?
And I certainly wasn’t digging at you old boy. I would imagine it’s either come from someone involved from his youth football days or the FA.
Interesting, everyday is a school day! Is there any published criteria against which applications are judged?And I certainly wasn’t digging at you old boy. I would imagine it’s either come from someone involved from his youth football days or the FA.
I have to say it’s all a bit hit and miss. I’ve previously nominated someone who basically ran park football in Worthing for well over half a century, you get 4 separate awards cycles to be considered but drew a blank on all.
At the suggestion of one of our local MPs, I’ve nominated someone else, again deserving recipient, served in the Falklands, long association with local youth sport, missed out this time so another three to go.
That’s a pretty cynical view to take of anyone who chooses to do voluntary work on top of their day job
Well said. Some people are very good at what they do. They are committed, determined, hungry and most of all have clarity in what they are trying to achieve. I suggest PB is one of these people and his success at the Albion, EPL, FA, provides the financial freedom and contacts to persue his voluntary work and ambitions successfully. I wish I had some of his drive (but not detractors).
Yep….and the fact he’s actually bloody good at his job means he’s of real value to the other organisations. He doesn’t have to do it - easy option is take the big paycheques and leave it at that.
He wasn’t given an MBE at all - aim higher
I’m not trying to be cynical , I have huge respect for the brilliant job PB does . The point I’m trying to make ( not very well apparently) is that it is easier to contribute time to non paid jobs when you are very well paid in your day job . It’s far harder for people on lower incomes to balance their day with non paid jobs because they have to worry about more things . I still don’t think I’ve explained it very well but hopefully your get my drift .
