Jimmy Grimble
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The only Albion employee I can think of who has turned people’s opinion around like he has is Guy Butters! Even that’s probably not on the same scale.
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[Albion] Paul Barber
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Weststander
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Possibly more of a narketing jolly, travelling to meet potential sponsors, selling the PL to media companies.
Unlike the FA, the PL does always appear to be a very silky smooth operation, 20 members with a common goal. Even now, other than the neutral stadia issue for PB, our shite-stirring media haven’t got wind of much at all.
As he has proved so often to us, he is very approachable unlike many of the aloof CEO's of most clubs. As a club image this normally comes over as a positive thing, in this instance due to the need for "headlines" by some media this could backfire.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
He’s already turned down Liverpool, worked at Spurs and for the FA.
The Liverpool offer was why Tony made him Deputy Chairman.
Garry Nelson's teacher
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I heard him om R5. He impressed the hell out of Ian Wright who practically proposed to him on the spot.
Clearly a very bright guy (Barber not Wrighty).
Clearly a very bright guy (Barber not Wrighty).
Icy Gull
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I have noticed that Ian Wright is now doing a very poor job of disliking all things Albion. I think he quite likes us these days
Billy the Fish
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Barber has been absolutely brilliant for the profile of the club.
The media love interviewing him because he's such good value. Every time he's in the public eye BHAFC is mentioned. They're not going to the CEO of Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs etc.
The media love interviewing him because he's such good value. Every time he's in the public eye BHAFC is mentioned. They're not going to the CEO of Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs etc.
superwomen
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Is there a link on BBC sounds please
The Andy Naylor Fan Club
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superwomen
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Thanks so much that’s my afternoon sorted - keep well , stay safe
AlastairWatts
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Thanks for that. Listened to it in full - quite excellent summary of the club's and the Permier League's position. It's not difficult to see how he holds down a tough job - he's clear and concise. Maybe a political career beckons later on?
Is it PotG?
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maltaseagull
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He deserves his own thread. Listening to him on R5 now, we are a very fortunate club to have him as chief executive.
We are getting a fair bit of negative comments on his view on playing remaining games in neutral grounds and the integrity.
Most saying he just wants to avoid relegation - which is fair enough. In all honesty, we do.
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Indeed. But that was pretty much dealt with on R5 last night. I suspect all these bonkers neutral ground schemes and related will all be kicked into touch very quickly. It doesn't surprise me that shit-stirring journos, and whiney supporters of the likes of Burnley will winge about Barber 'only' wanting to avoid Brighton being unfairly relegated due to loss of home advantage. Likewise they are 'only' saying that to earn money as a journo, or because it suits their club better to finish the season come what may (back garden penalty shoot outs is my favourite of the numerous suggestions).
Hope you're staying safe, old fellah. I'll confess to feeling the occasional fear, what with being another (slightly younger, I suspect) older fellah.
maltaseagull
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Indeed. But that was pretty much dealt with on R5 last night. I suspect all these bonkers neutral ground schemes and related will all be kicked into touch very quickly. It doesn't surprise me that shit-stirring journos, and whiney supporters of the likes of Burnley will winge about Barber 'only' wanting to avoid Brighton being unfairly relegated due to loss of home advantage. Likewise they are 'only' saying that to earn money as a journo, or because it suits their club better to finish the season come what may (back garden penalty shoot outs is my favourite of the numerous suggestions).
Hope you're staying safe, old fellah. I'll confess to feeling the occasional fear, what with being another (slightly younger, I suspect) older fellah.
Thanks
Staying indoors apart from 2 ventures out on the motorbike (Shush)
So far Malta has done very well and has got the numbers under control.
Non essential shops were allowed to open from yesterday.
Not so much of the old fella either
I find it hard that people don't understand that PB's job is protecting the interests of BHAFC and not The Premier League. He's a first rate Chairman and we're lucky to have him.
Just imagine though, you've paid a King's ransom for a Northern powerhouse club suffering an abysmal industry reputation, have an awful relationship with the fans and seem to have a poor commercial record ..... who would you call?
Just imagine though, you've paid a King's ransom for a Northern powerhouse club suffering an abysmal industry reputation, have an awful relationship with the fans and seem to have a poor commercial record ..... who would you call?
maffew
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Hes an extremely smart cookie. Him and tony must be a boardroom dream team for us in the PL