[Albion] Paul Barber on the NBC Sports’ The 2 Robbies podcast

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(0:20) Introduction to Paul Barber, his experience in MLS, his relationship with Brighton Chairman Tony Bloom, and his role at the club

(5:55) Brighton's initiative to grow their women's team and provide the proper resources as a launchpad to future success

(8:40) A deep dive into the cutting-edge recruitment processes the club uses to bring in and sell top talent and why their model stands out from the rest

(17:45) How proper succession planning has propped the club up despite having to sell key talent to larger clubs

(20:55) Fabian Hurzeler's early success and how he's fitting into the club's structure so far

(26:55) Where Brighton see themselves within the transfer ecosystem of the Premier League and what their path for future growth looks like

(29:50) What Paul feels like the ultimate vision of Brighton is and the steps they need to take in order to get there

(32:35) The process the club is taking to grow its brand globally

 

[YapBlue]

Just heard the whole interview - we are so lucky to have him onboard. Still wonder why bigger clubs haven't approached him, unless they have of course and he is very happy at BHA.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Just heard the whole interview - we are so lucky to have him onboard. Still wonder why bigger clubs haven't approached him, unless they have of course and he is very happy at BHA.

This. Thanks Tony.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

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(0:20) Introduction to Paul Barber, his experience in MLS, his relationship with Brighton Chairman Tony Bloom, and his role at the club

(5:55) Brighton's initiative to grow their women's team and provide the proper resources as a launchpad to future success

(8:40) A deep dive into the cutting-edge recruitment processes the club uses to bring in and sell top talent and why their model stands out from the rest

(17:45) How proper succession planning has propped the club up despite having to sell key talent to larger clubs

(20:55) Fabian Hurzeler's early success and how he's fitting into the club's structure so far

(26:55) Where Brighton see themselves within the transfer ecosystem of the Premier League and what their path for future growth looks like

(29:50) What Paul feels like the ultimate vision of Brighton is and the steps they need to take in order to get there

(32:35) The process the club is taking to grow its brand globally

Are the units on the left hours and minutes?

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Just heard the whole interview - we are so lucky to have him onboard. Still wonder why bigger clubs haven't approached him, unless they have of course and he is very happy at BHA.

I think someone did, possibly Liverpool. I recall he received a loyaly payment (which was in the accounts) arround the same time. As for not moving on, I guess he's just happy with us. From the outside he seems a perfect fit and seems very happy.

 

[Me and my Monkey]

Just heard the whole interview - we are so lucky to have him onboard. Still wonder why bigger clubs haven't approached him, unless they have of course and he is very happy at BHA.

He's very well paid and we're a great project. Imagine the enormous job satisfaction looking back on what you've helped achieve over the years, and what can still be achieved. He's found his happy forever home. Probably. I hope.

 

[Commander]

He's very well paid and we're a great project. Imagine the enormous job satisfaction looking back on what you've helped achieve over the years, and what can still be achieved. He's found his happy forever home. Probably. I hope.

Indeed. It's not like a player who's career can finish at any time through injury or who will be retiring at 35, so need to take the big chance when it comes or they might never get another. Hopefully he'll be with us until he retires.

 

[JOLovegrove]

He must have also near total freedom here. Tony must trust every decision he makes. If he moved to a "bigger" club, he would surely be limited on what he can do.

 

[Brovion]

He's very well paid and we're a great project. Imagine the enormous job satisfaction looking back on what you've helped achieve over the years, and what can still be achieved. He's found his happy forever home. Probably. I hope.

Agreed. Also if/when he does go I hope it's either retirement or he goes to the FA or PL as Supreme Chief, i.e. they just let him run the organisation as he sees fit. Or an MP. I think I'd be tempted to vote for him regardless of the colour of his rosette.

Anyway, enough of this brown-nosing. Why is the transport shit? Where's the monorail? Why isn't the fanzone finished? Why aren't we in the Top Four? Why can't we take bottletops in? #barberout.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

He must have also near total freedom here. Tony must trust every decision he makes. If he moved to a "bigger" club, he would surely be limited on what he can do.

He’s also a huge character and a force of personality. Whilst he dovetails nicely with Bloom I can imagine it will be more difficult with more egotistical owners.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Brilliant, as always

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Just heard the whole interview - we are so lucky to have him onboard. Still wonder why bigger clubs haven't approached him, unless they have of course and he is very happy at BHA.

I think someone did, possibly Liverpool. I recall he received a loyaly payment (which was in the accounts) arround the same time. As for not moving on, I guess he's just happy with us. From the outside he seems a perfect fit and seems very happy.

He's very well paid and we're a great project. Imagine the enormous job satisfaction looking back on what you've helped achieve over the years, and what can still be achieved. He's found his happy forever home. Probably. I hope.

Indeed. It's not like a player who's career can finish at any time through injury or who will be retiring at 35, so need to take the big chance when it comes or they might never get another. Hopefully he'll be with us until he retires.

He must have also near total freedom here. Tony must trust every decision he makes. If he moved to a "bigger" club, he would surely be limited on what he can do.

When suitors came calling, Tony Bloom made Barber the club's Deputy Chairman - and gave him a modest personal stake in the club.

No Arab state or US Venture Fund are giving him either.

 

[amexer]

Reminds me of so many I have come across in the corporate world. Doesnt matter what they do or dont do on ground floor put them in front of media or a conference are absolutly brilliant and company they represent comes over as [perfect Still think instead of attending interviews he just needs to forward recording of any interview..