Statement from Mr Barber

[thejackal]

And you don't think the fact Gus was going on live TV on the same day they had been negotiating with him about his dismissal made that statement necessary?

This, absolutely. If they'd known that Gus was the sort of bloke to maintain a dignified silence when asked what was happening, then perhaps they could have waited. Given that they know him quite well, and that he was unlikely to pass up the opportunity to sound off in public on live tv, that was too big a risk for the club to take.

So, what you're saying is that it was Gus' fault for being a big-mouth? We couldn't risk letting him get the first post-negotiation word in on Sunday?

That's as maybe, but it still doesn't change the fact that the club's actions on Sunday night appear to contradict that quote I used.

If they cared about airing all this in public then they would have let Gus shoot his mouth off on TV and not given him and the BBC powerful ammunition with which to make the club look bad.

In other words, they could have just as easily waited until after the broadcast.

 

[martyn20]

So, what you're saying is that it was Gus' fault for being a big-mouth? We couldn't risk letting him get the first post-negotiation word in on Sunday?

That's as maybe, but it still doesn't change the fact that the club's actions in Sunday night appear to contradict that quote I used.

If they cared about airing all this in public then they would have let Gus shoot his mouth off on TV and not given him and the BBC powerful ammunition with which to make the club look bad.

In other words, they could have just as easily waited until after the broadcast.

How could they know what Gus was going to say? How damaging it could have been. Is it not right for the club to protect itself by releasing the decision of the disciplinary panel as soon as it had been made?

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

Yes .. He has got more important stuff to do, so please let him get on with it, I'm sure he was pleased that you were pleased that you thought he wrote a good letter, did he get a gold star, i can only wonder how he found the time , ten minutes too.. Nice one. May try it myself..

Keep it up @gumbo43 at this rate your gonna get to your 50 posts in two years------have they all been

 

[thejackal]

How could they know what Gus was going to say? How damaging it could have been. Is it not right for the club to protect itself by releasing the decision of the disciplinary panel as soon as it had been made?

Who cares if the club knew what Gus was going to say? That's not really relevant.

If Gus and his team were still in the dark about his position at 7:30 then he wouldn't have had anything new to say to the cameras, would he?

Yes it's the club's right to release its statements whenever it wants but it looks to me like this one was timed to garner maximum publicity, again, contradicting that line of Barber's email that I quoted.

 

[martyn20]

Who cares if the club knew what Gus was going to say? That's not really relevant.

If Gus and his team were still in the dark about his position at 7:30 then he wouldn't have had anything new to say to the cameras, would he?

Yes it's the club's right to release its statements whenever it wants but it looks to me like this one was timed to garner maximum publicity, again, contradicting that line of Barber's email that I quoted.

But Gus and his team were not in the dark about his position were they, there were no more negotiations planned clearly

 

[B.W.]

A well-written statement from Barber, and very consistent with Tony's Facebook video. Really feeling that these two communications are setting the record straight and counter-balancing Gus' victim act on the telly-box.

 

[somerset]

A well-written statement from Barber, and very consistent with Tony's Facebook video. Really feeling that these two communications are setting the record straight and counter-balancing Gus' victim act on the telly-box.

Its great, I feel my stance is vindicated, my gut feeling that Gus has been playing games appears to be well founded.

 

[Mad as my Mother]

Glad to see this statement. Even though it's felt like it's dragged on, I didn't/haven't lost faith. Thanks for the reassurance.

Edit: I meant to say add that I didn't feel it had dragged on any longer than needed.

 

[Bold Seagull]

A well-written statement from Barber, and very consistent with Tony's Facebook video. Really feeling that these two communications are setting the record straight and counter-balancing Gus' victim act on the telly-box.

Not just that, it is also saying TB & PB are completely together on these issues.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

I don't think I will ever be the blokes biggest fan but at least he has the bollocks to address his critics head on and does not hide. A decent e mail to be fair.

 

[thejackal]

But Gus and his team were not in the dark about his position were they, there were no more negotiations planned clearly

Yes, negotiations had concluded by then, we are told, but we still don't know how much he and his team knew before the club announcement.

We don't actually know how much Gus already knew at 7:30 yesterday.

All I am saying is that the timing of the press release does not make the club look like they are trying to avoid conducting their "private business or that of our employees in public", as Barber's statement indicated.

I'm not taking sides here, I'm just stating what I believe to be a highly dubious statement, based upon events as I saw them.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Then that is an even bigger criticism of TB. You are effectively saying he is not fulfilling his responsibilities as Chairman of this football club.

No it's not. I doubt very much TB pays Barber £150k and then micro-manages him. There will be some delegation of responsibility and decision making.

 

[Bra]

blooms interview was a bit clearer as regards timings saying gus was aware of his impending dismissal prior to going on air. different meaning totally from pending used in that club statement.

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

I like that.

In fact I am always impressed by what Barber says when he writes to us. I might be in a minority but I have got faith in him that he, with Bloom of course, are doing the best things for the club.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I guess you missed my post way back at 111 Mr Bolt. Great minds think alike, hey.

No, in fact I nearly quoted your post as well. I thought that my link added a bit more to your viewpoint.

 

[BrianWade4]

Confirms what I have said all along. Trust the Board, they now what they are doing and Barber deserves our support

 

[Gazwag]

A well-written statement from Barber, and very consistent with Tony's Facebook video. Really feeling that these two communications are setting the record straight and counter-balancing Gus' victim act on the telly-box.

Which is completely opposite to the majority of what was posted on here last night by some of our more precious members jumping up and down unnecessarily

 

[Surf's Up]

No it's not. I doubt very much TB pays Barber £150k and then micro-manages him. There will be some delegation of responsibility and decision making.

In my experience of Chairman's relationships with CEOs a sensible CEO doesn't sneeze without speaking to the Chairman first.

 

[Seagull on the wing]

Agree quite happy with this now let's get OS on bard for Thursday

Which Bard would you like...Tennyson,Elliot,Shakespeare.........sorry mate, but it did make me chuckle....

 

[Seagull on the wing]

I like that.

In fact I am always impressed by what Barber says when he writes to us. I might be in a minority but I have got faith in him that he, with Bloom of course, are doing the best things for the club.

Correct Sir...