[Albion] Paul Barber signs new six-year extension

[Beanstalk]

I think he turned down Liverpool previously, which was when TB made him Deputy chairman.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/paul-barber-appointed-brighton-hove-albions-deputy-chairman-210203

Yes, and I believe he has turned down Manchester United in the more recent past.

He's done the England National Team/FA and he's been at his boyhood club (Spurs) as well so that's all ticked off. Think the only place we'd lose him to is the Premier League CEO job, but even then he'd have to give up his interests in the Albion which may not be beneficial for him.

As @JetsetJimbo said, his daughter does work in football but he was very clear that he stays out of her way and she's forging her own career. Can't see that having any bearing on any decision for his own future.

 

[Beanstalk]

I wondered what Everton fans thought of this View attachment 195760

Ah shit, scrap what I said about it not having. PBOBE has seen this post on the Grand Old Team and the poster's bizarro hatred of us has convinced him that he's spent the last 13 years waiting for a chance to go to a real club like Everton.

 

[LamieRobertson]

They might be ‘considering’ him, but very much doubt he’s considering them.

My source agrees with this

 

[Springal]

Doesn't his daughter work in LFC's media/PR department? Or am I mis-remembering something?

Still can't see it happening, but for the people asking "why would he want to move to Liverpool?", there's one possible answer. Though it might make for some awkward family dinners if one of them is at Everton and the other is at Liverpool.

Yes you’re correct. He occasionally comments / ‘likes’ her stuff on LinkedIn

 

[BBassic]

I wondered what Everton fans thought of this View attachment 195760

I don't think this chap understands what 'perennial' means. Scrap that, turns out I don't.

As it stands, having never been relegated from the Premier League, we are as much a mainstay as Everton

 

[pay no mind]

I don't think this chap understands what 'perennial' means. Scrap that, turns out I don't.

As it stands, having never been relegated from the Premier League, we are as much a mainstay as Everton

When are you going to edit that second, ridiculous comment?

 

[BBassic]

When are you going to edit that second, ridiculous comment?

I'm not.

 

[pornomagboy]

his wife is from Liverpool that might be the only draw for him

 

[studio150]

He basically said that the new contract will likely see him through to retirement (he'll be 63 when it runs out) at a supporter's club meeting last year. As you say, great for all parties involved if that is what happens.

Fairly common knowledge that he's well settled in Hove as well. Taking the Everton role would be utterly bizarre when you compare it to the other jobs he's turned down.

Hasn't he now reconsidered this, as he will have to go until he's 67 to get the OAP concession at The Amex.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

his wife is from Liverpool that might be the only draw for him

Does she still live in Liverpool?

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Hasn't he now reconsidered this, as he will have to go until he's 67 to get the OAP concession at The Amex.

PBOBE is going to come to regret that flask ban in a few years time

 

[AstroSloth]

Ah shit, scrap what I said about it not having. PBOBE has seen this post on the Grand Old Team and the poster's bizarro hatred of us has convinced him that he's spent the last 13 years waiting for a chance to go to a real club like Everton.

One of their fans also reckons it's only Ferguson's form over the last two seasons that have kept us relevant, showing their level of understanding of this football club.

 

[Beanstalk]

One of their fans also reckons it's only Ferguson's form over the last two seasons that have kept us relevant, showing their level of understanding of this football club.
View attachment 195764

Imagine where we'd be if Ferguson was in good form!

 

[pornomagboy]

Does she still live in Liverpool?

nope they live near King Alfred in hove

 

[chaileyjem]

I don't think this chap understands what 'perennial' means. Scrap that, turns out I don't.

As it stands, having never been relegated from the Premier League, we are as much a mainstay as Everton

Given that next season will almost certainly be our 9th in the PL - then by the end of it we'd have overtaken Charlton, Wimbledon, Sheff Weds to be in the top half of clubs who've played the most games in the PL. - 342 games, and 25th in the table behind Norwich. Luton are 51st with one season of 38 games only.

 

[studio150]

Imagine where we'd be if Ferguson was in good form!

Or playing

 

[dazzer6666]

Given that next season will almost certainly be our 9th in the PL - then by the end of it we'd have overtaken Charlton, Wimbledon, Sheff Weds to be in the top half of clubs who've played the most games in the PL. - 342 games, and 25th in the table behind Norwich. Luton are 51st with one season of 38 games only.

You mean we'll be more massive than Massive ?

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

nope they live near King Alfred in hove

You think se may fancy moving back to Liverpool?
I suspect her views on that are not a million miles away from Richard Starkey's ......

 

[Greg Bobkin]

It always makes me laugh when people say there's 'no chance' of something – often based on nothing more than a hunch.

Is it likely that Barbs will go to Everton? No.

Is there a chance he will? Yes, of course there is!

 

[Eeyore]

Daily Mail ?

I'll ask the cat. More likely ITK.

He might be tempted by Tottenham. But it looks like he's here till retirement.