[Albion] Swansman "vs." Paul Barber

[rogersix]

sure to ruffle a few feathers , lets face it "CUSTOMERS" stinks
regards
DF

hello! you don't know me but, my mum fu cked your mum; strange world

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Oh do f*ck off you morons for anyone having a question against the OP. I found the OPs quite interesting, whether or not you agree slagging them off makes YOU look an arse.

 

[rogersix]

Timmy didn't boot a cyclist off his bike.
He swung his manbag into his face, as the cyclist had the audacity to politely ring his bell by way of warning Timmy of his approach.

I believe the fall had traumatic effects on the rider in question.

what effects? (being nosey)

 

[Chicken Run]

hello! you don't know me but, my mum fu cked your mum; strange world

What a strange thing to say.

 

[Chicken Run]

Swansman "vs." Paul Barber

He’s Swedish.

Genuine non malicious question, do you know for a fact that he’s Swedish?

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Genuine non malicious question, do you know for a fact that he’s Swedish?

No. He said he was, so I took that at face value.

 

[Hugo Rune]

Genuine non malicious question, do you know for a fact that he’s Swedish?

His English is better than 90% of posters on here which is a bit of a giveaway!

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

No. He said he was, so I took that at face value.

You do a lot of that
Regards
DF

 

[Thunder Bolt]

You do a lot of that
Regards
DF

Shrugging, yes, I do.

 

[Stat Brother]

what effects? (being nosey)

I believe the cycling resident of Withdean was, along with family and friends, unable to vote Conservative since the traumatic incident.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

No. He said he was, so I took that at face value.

Of course he is Swedish.

The NSC mob likes to round on posters from other countries - that friendly Korean had to post a photo of his passport before the rabble stopped reaching for their pitchforks.

 

[hampshirebrightonboy]

I agree. I don't think it warranted being banned. Swansman posts well. He is knowledgeable. He articulates well. Especially for someone where English is his second language.

The only thing he really did wrong was post a personal email on a public forum in detail.

It's his personal email so he can do what he wants with it. But it also had personal views of the Club who probably hadn't anticipated their response would reach the Public Domain.

Think people have posted replies to Barber emails on here before haven’t they?

 

[Hampster Gull]

The NSC mob likes to round on posters from other countries - that friendly Korean had to post a photo of his passport before the rabble stopped reaching for their pitchforks.

 

[Chicken Run]

His English is better than 90% of posters on here which is a bit of a giveaway!

As I suspected then, the only evidence we have that this character is Swedish is that he says so right?

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

As I suspected then, the only evidence we have that this character is Swedish is that he says so right?

He said he lived in Sweden and had never lived in UK, whether that means he is Swedish I don't know, his English is indeed perfect

 

[Hugo Rune]

As I suspected then, the only evidence we have that this character is Swedish is that he says so right?

Why does it really matter?

 

[dazzer6666]

He said he lived in Sweden and had never lived in UK, whether that means he is Swedish I don't know, his English is indeed perfect

https://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?374501-The-Obvious-Swansea-Thread/page3

 

[pocketseagull]

As I suspected then, the only evidence we have that this character is Swedish is that he says so right?

Our European neighbours with English as a second language often have a much better grasp on the written language than the natives.

 

[razer]

Someone said that Paul Barber generally replies to emails, so I sent him a wall of text that I won't post here as a few here would be offended.

I explained I'm an outsider who has never visited Brighton and thanked him and the club for the good job they're (seemingly) doing, and then I brought up some "commonly mentioned issues" that I've noticed around here. I am a curious person and wanted to try how easy it is to communicate with the club.

Few hours later - response from Barber! I dont know if this is interesting or if theres any perspectives from Barber that could be considered new or unexpected, but here it is - a summarizedversion of my "suggestions" and the responses from Barber.

Many supporters feel that "Ring of Fire" is perhaps not the best pre-match music
Barber: "we review our match day build-up and music choices before every season. It doesn’t just have to work for fans in the stadium, it has to work with our players and coaches’ requirements too, and also fit with strict timings determined by the Premier League and its broadcast partners. I agree that it is time to re-fresh it soon, and I’m sure that will happen in the summer ahead of our 10th anniversary season at the Amex."

Many supporters feel the stewarding is a bit rough and could loosen up a little
Barber: "our stewarding isn’t “harsh” at all. In fact, it is rated as amongst the very best in the Premier League. We will not tolerate any kind of abusive or discriminatory behaviour - and I’m afraid that won’t change. With a very tiny percentage of our fans represented on social media, it’s very mis-leading indeed to use it to judge our stewarding or anything else about the club. I suspect your opinion will be very different after visiting."

Some supporters feel a bit worried about expressing their enthusiasm to the fullest while at the AMEX
Barber:"in excess of 27,000 Brighton fans at the Amex for each home game have plenty of opportunity and freedom to generate a great atmosphere at the stadium, as they have done on many occasions since we opened in 2011. Sometimes that atmosphere comes from the team’s performance, other times it is the atmosphere generated by the fans that inspires the team’s performance. It is always a 2-way street".

The aforementioned sometimes occuring perceptions doesnt matter much now now but if the football side to it starts failing, there could be friction between the club and its fans if stewarding etc. remains harsh, and the risk of a future possible "anti-fan" image could damage the club
Barber: "having won “best fan experience” in the Premier League for each of our first two seasons playing at this level, we are a very long way from a reputation as an “anti-fan club” – to be frank, I have never heard such rubbish! The true “vast majority” of fans are, according to fan surveys – which are completed by many thousands of fans each season and after each home match – are very happy with the club’s stewarding."

Some people - actually maybe only me - feel that while you are a great communicator, occurances of language like "we are proud to treat our fans as customers" is a bit alienating - it is as if your church or your wife would call you "a customer" rather than a believer or husband.
Barber: thank you for your feedback on communication. I’m afraid it’s impossible to please everyone all the time in this job! The vast majority of our fans want to be recognised as “fans” and treated as “customers”. That is how our staff are expected to think - and act. We are a growing football club, a developing business, and a significant community asset. We therefore communicate with multiple stakeholders all the time.

Great to see him reply, I'm guessing that in about 19 of the other PL clubs it would be pretty hard to get any type of thought through answer, especially not after just a few hours.

Splitter

 

[Bakero]

He said he lived in Sweden and had never lived in UK, whether that means he is Swedish I don't know, his English is indeed perfect

He has an excellent grasp of English but is clearly not a native.