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The Albion Roar
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Barry Izbak
U.T.A.
Thanks Al. Sorted 
About to go running so will check out PB. I wonder how many other CEO's of clubs would come out on a Friday night for such a task?
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What a great broadcast. Both interviewees and interviewer were excellent. Thank you.
Barry Izbak
U.T.A.
Indeed. An excellent programme. Thanks.
I get that he is trying to make a profit from all areas, and pleased to hear that they regularly get on Sodexo's case regarding what they provide, certainly in the WSU. It is pitiful when they have run out of things even before the half time whistle blows.
We are lucky to have stadium bars open inside the ground before and after the game. I was sceptical that anyone would stay after a game when this was first mentioned when the stadium opened, but I have never left the area straight after a game, except when they have run out of Harvey's.
But if they are aiming to make a profit from all areas, how long will they persevere with the Seven Stars?
I get that he is trying to make a profit from all areas, and pleased to hear that they regularly get on Sodexo's case regarding what they provide, certainly in the WSU. It is pitiful when they have run out of things even before the half time whistle blows.
We are lucky to have stadium bars open inside the ground before and after the game. I was sceptical that anyone would stay after a game when this was first mentioned when the stadium opened, but I have never left the area straight after a game, except when they have run out of Harvey's.
But if they are aiming to make a profit from all areas, how long will they persevere with the Seven Stars?
Superphil
Dismember
should that be interviewee and interviewers ?
Cheshire Cat
The most curious thing..
Can you increase the volume on the podcast
. Itsvery quiet on my laptop even at full blast.Also does the stream still work on your website?. The last couple of ties I've tried to listen it wouldn't start so I had to download the podcast
No. I thought Barber ran the show!
Superphil
Dismember
Can you increase the volume on the podcast
Also does the stream still work on your website?. The last couple of ties I've tried to listen it wouldn't start so I had to download the podcast
Just checked the website, the show seems to be playing ok for me from there.
nwgull
Well-known member
He did, and gave very good answers to everything. However, the response to the fact first question in was brilliant:
AP: When you first came to the club, one of the phrases you used a lot was 'Premier League Ready'
PB: Hmmm, well I didn't; I used it once actually.
nicko31
Well-known member
Very insightful interview with Paul, like he said he doesn't aim to be popular but in IMO the guy is doing a good job.
He seems very defensive of Sky's contribution to the game but maybe rightly so. Few points he made..
a) Kick off times not at Sat 3pm do not result in smaller gates. Have to question that, usually they are not because they are either on Sky or Tues eve games. Surely both result in fewer bums on seats (against if they were played at 3pm Sat). I get the feeling its an unfair comparison he is making as the Sky games tend to be big ones which attract larger than average crowds anyway
b) Sky contributes to 60% of Championship clubs total revenue. Is that really correct? If it is it cannot be the case for the Albion surely
c) If it wasn't for Sky, ticket prices in the Championship would be significantly higher.
He seems very defensive of Sky's contribution to the game but maybe rightly so. Few points he made..
a) Kick off times not at Sat 3pm do not result in smaller gates. Have to question that, usually they are not because they are either on Sky or Tues eve games. Surely both result in fewer bums on seats (against if they were played at 3pm Sat). I get the feeling its an unfair comparison he is making as the Sky games tend to be big ones which attract larger than average crowds anyway
b) Sky contributes to 60% of Championship clubs total revenue. Is that really correct? If it is it cannot be the case for the Albion surely
c) If it wasn't for Sky, ticket prices in the Championship would be significantly higher.
The Albion Roar
97.2FM
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That was ME, (but it was nothing to do with it being mentioned on the radio, as I didn't listen to that). It was as a result of this week's 'What is your favourite football book?' thread.
I'm yet to listen (and probably won't) to The Cycling Podcast's recent 1 + hour interview with Sir Dave Brailsford. regarding the recent news on Wiggins. I have now listened to the subsequent episode.
There the chaps (3 well respected cycling journo's) were talking of how they were turned upon after the podcast was released, because they weren't forceful enough.
Their take on all interviews is to give the interviewee enough rope and it's then up to them to decide what to do with it.
Apparently a lot of the annoyance with DB was when given the space to talk, he just kept talking.
Not really talking suspiciously just by giving 'exhaustive explanations to everything' he moves so far away from the original point, it all starts to sound unsatisfactory.
It was impossible for me to listen to that section and not think of this thread.
There the chaps (3 well respected cycling journo's) were talking of how they were turned upon after the podcast was released, because they weren't forceful enough.
Their take on all interviews is to give the interviewee enough rope and it's then up to them to decide what to do with it.
Apparently a lot of the annoyance with DB was when given the space to talk, he just kept talking.
Not really talking suspiciously just by giving 'exhaustive explanations to everything' he moves so far away from the original point, it all starts to sound unsatisfactory.
It was impossible for me to listen to that section and not think of this thread.
Captain Sensible
Well-known member
PB fails to realise that if it weren't for Sky's TV money, we would have lower player wages and transfer fees and in turn lower ticket prices. But yes if they suddenly stopped the money today, then ticket prices would not have time to rise as clubs would go bust too. Sky have too much power in the game but we can't turn the clocks back, I fail to see why PB makes statements like that.
About 25% for Albion. Details here: https://nortr3nixy.nimpr.uk/conte...-of-the-Albion-finances-(goes-on-a-bit-sorry)
I suspect the number becomes massively inflated/bloated by all the clubs receiving parachute payments which will be counted as "Sky money".
Superphil
Dismember
PB also said that fans complain about plain backs, striped backs and number patches on the backs of shirts, I can't agree with the point about patches, and I'm fine with stripes.
Look at these two beauts, patches on the back are just fine IMO
Look at these two beauts, patches on the back are just fine IMO
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
I just want a back with stripes all the way down, no panel, no solid back 
Machiavelli
Well-known member
Can you increase the volume on the podcast
Also does the stream still work on your website?. The last couple of ties I've tried to listen it wouldn't start so I had to download the podcast
I usually listen to it on my laptop at full blast too. The problem for me isn't so much the overall volume, but usually the volume of the guests, which seems to be much quieter than the presenters. So it's a sound mix issue.