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The Large One
Who's Next?
The fiasco he inherited and resolved, saving the club thousands of pounds?
Joe Gatting's Dad
New member
As far as I can tell he is now running the club professionally on a day to day basis as Tony Bloom cannot do this due to his other business activities.
Articles in the match magazine seem to address fans concerns and the reasons for any decisions are clearly explained.
Doing a good job so far and will given him an 8 for now.
Needs to look at the ticketing system, which still does not run as smoothly as it should. Going to most away games, why if you use the ticketline does your ticket arrive the next day, whereas ordering Birmingham when it went on sale online - only arrives a few days before the match? In these days of internet shopping, most firms only charge when they send your purchase out, not taking your cash with order.
Articles in the match magazine seem to address fans concerns and the reasons for any decisions are clearly explained.
Doing a good job so far and will given him an 8 for now.
Needs to look at the ticketing system, which still does not run as smoothly as it should. Going to most away games, why if you use the ticketline does your ticket arrive the next day, whereas ordering Birmingham when it went on sale online - only arrives a few days before the match? In these days of internet shopping, most firms only charge when they send your purchase out, not taking your cash with order.
SeagullSongs
And it's all gone quiet..
I can't think of anything he's done wrong to be honest. But I also can't think of anything I can say "Yes, well done Mr Barber!".
Until he does something major and of note I'm not sure I can judge him. I believe he'll get us a new, big-name sponsor next year which will be very welcome.
Until he does something major and of note I'm not sure I can judge him. I believe he'll get us a new, big-name sponsor next year which will be very welcome.
severnside gull
Well-known member
counting him and Tony as one I give them 10/10
El Sid
Well-known member
RupertsFlan
New member
- Nov 28, 2012
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Help me out here - either you are joking or you are a complete berk.
Mellor 3 Ward 4
Well-known member
Hard to call at the moment, as he is not really responsible for too many of the (failed) policies that clearly cost the club a lot of money and which were implemented under Brown.
(Although he has had long enough to sort out the match day ticket sales Policy.)
Until the Accounts are released, I'll reserve judgement - are we really losing £8 million a year, or is a very large part of that Depreciation?
ST prices worry me for next season - it's very clear that there will be increases whatever Division we are in, however I assume that he knowswe are in a recession, Inflation is 2.6% and lots of fans haven't had a pay rise in two years.
Anything above inflation would be out of order IMO - he has to look to reduce costs, and increase revenue through Sponsorship (I am sure that not only will be have a minimum of two new kits next year, we will also have Sponsored Stands - I have no problem with either) not just pass costs to your fans/'customers' as some will walk away.
(Although he has had long enough to sort out the match day ticket sales Policy.)
Until the Accounts are released, I'll reserve judgement - are we really losing £8 million a year, or is a very large part of that Depreciation?
ST prices worry me for next season - it's very clear that there will be increases whatever Division we are in, however I assume that he knowswe are in a recession, Inflation is 2.6% and lots of fans haven't had a pay rise in two years.
Anything above inflation would be out of order IMO - he has to look to reduce costs, and increase revenue through Sponsorship (I am sure that not only will be have a minimum of two new kits next year, we will also have Sponsored Stands - I have no problem with either) not just pass costs to your fans/'customers' as some will walk away.
Twinkle Toes
Growing old disgracefully
I haven't got a clue, so I'll give him a 6. 
AZ Gull
@SeagullsAcademy @seagullsacademy.bsky.social
What? Is that just a random sequence of numbers and letters, or were you trying to say something?
Horton's halftime iceberg
Blooming Marvellous
9.
I had a problem with some service and was very upset with the club.
I wrote a long e-mail to the club. He responded within 30 minutes. Very heartfelt and genuine. Got another manager to also call me. Fixed the problem.
My faith in the club was restored. He was a good listener, explained what he was trying to achieve and on the back of this believe he will improve things and increase our revenues.
Once he gets these things right he may get a 10.
Well done Paul.
I had a problem with some service and was very upset with the club.
I wrote a long e-mail to the club. He responded within 30 minutes. Very heartfelt and genuine. Got another manager to also call me. Fixed the problem.
My faith in the club was restored. He was a good listener, explained what he was trying to achieve and on the back of this believe he will improve things and increase our revenues.
Once he gets these things right he may get a 10.
Well done Paul.
Kuipers Supporters Club
Well-known member
After the Fat Boy Slim concert the prices in the concert had been raised, this was then out down to an error. Really
If you have noticed and has been covered many times on here GG no longer perform pre-game meaning many girls have left the group and have / will be replaced by an infrequent 'fan-engagement team'.
Kuipers Supporters Club
Well-known member
So I guess you are ok with being called a customer rather than a fan then?
What part? The new shirts? Well of course that is going to happen, and I would be surprised if we have the same local sponsor.
I replied to someone else on my comment above, so it answers your question though.
Those who forget the past, are condemned to repeat it forever. I hope he proves me wrong, but I just don't trust him.
Agree with this. He's certainly responsive and will listen to fans. He seems to have the right attitude. Equally, I like the fact that he'll listen, but he's not afraid to stand by what may appear to be unpopular decisions. As long as he stays true to the values of the club. But what are the values? I'd still like to see them articulated much more clearly and written into the articles of the club (and not a customer charter.)
chucky1973
New member
7, school report says doing well in areas, but must try harder in others
The Large One
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After the Fat Boy Slim concert the prices in the concert had been raised, this was then out down to an error. Really
If you have noticed and has been covered many times on here GG no longer perform pre-game meaning many girls have left the group and have / will be replaced by an infrequent 'fan-engagement team'.
I have no idea what you're on about.
You've been told the score, but still prefer to go your own way?
The Large One
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In answer to the original question, I haven't got a clue what score to give him.
Withdean Wanderer
Banned
4/10
He talks a good game, seems like a nice bloke, is approachable and has a good column in the programme.
BUT if he was doing a good job, would we keep hearing about him? We've had to announce our losses early to reduce the stick he's getting for hiking everything, and he's not given us any advance warning of anything - the catering thing was done last minute, Gully's Girls were pulled with no explanation, ticket prices had to be defended for the cup game when it was obvious people would complain. And the fans/customers thing is a PR howler even if he's tried to defend it.
The fact is we're making an £8m loss and Bloom forecasts it to be unchanged next year (despite us spending £3m less in transfer fees and having more season ticket holders). That evidence alone suggests he's not doing great. But we won't really know until we find out what money we were earning with the Azure deal, how much it cost us to terminate the deal, and how much more we stand to bring in from the new caterer (whenever they are appointed), and I think everyone suspects the next kit sponsorship deal to be worth a lot more.
What do we know that he's done well so far though? Not a lot, other than coming across a nice bloke and sending a good e-mail. The scores on this thread suggest people are easily swayed by personality and not performance.
He talks a good game, seems like a nice bloke, is approachable and has a good column in the programme.
BUT if he was doing a good job, would we keep hearing about him? We've had to announce our losses early to reduce the stick he's getting for hiking everything, and he's not given us any advance warning of anything - the catering thing was done last minute, Gully's Girls were pulled with no explanation, ticket prices had to be defended for the cup game when it was obvious people would complain. And the fans/customers thing is a PR howler even if he's tried to defend it.
The fact is we're making an £8m loss and Bloom forecasts it to be unchanged next year (despite us spending £3m less in transfer fees and having more season ticket holders). That evidence alone suggests he's not doing great. But we won't really know until we find out what money we were earning with the Azure deal, how much it cost us to terminate the deal, and how much more we stand to bring in from the new caterer (whenever they are appointed), and I think everyone suspects the next kit sponsorship deal to be worth a lot more.
What do we know that he's done well so far though? Not a lot, other than coming across a nice bloke and sending a good e-mail. The scores on this thread suggest people are easily swayed by personality and not performance.