Mick Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I thought he came across as a clueless tit and I have less of an idea how he's ever made it in business after seeing that performance. He bit at the MP who kept asking about why he employed so many agency staff and the question were completely valid and he should have been able to answer such a simple question. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 It's incredible he knows stuff like how to grow a business, takeover a rival or conduct a merger etc. You'd never know it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Not remember Murdoch in front of a similar style comittee ? Play the everyman and it works to some level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antz1uk Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 City AM have rounded up the best quotes from Mike Ashley’s appearance: On being the boss: “I can’t be responsible for everything that goes on at Sports Direct. I can’t be.” On giving it his all: “I can only do my best but my best might not be good enough.” On corporate bonding: “I dunno what you call it. Fun day? Corporate day? We call its Sports Direct day.” “The value of Sports Direct is its people.” On BHS: “I can’t resist it: 100 per cent I wanted to buy BHS.” On ignoring PR people: “I won’t listen to them because I can’t be house trained” On why he gets up in the morning: “I didn’t build Sports Direct, Sports Direct built me.” On whether or not he is Santa: “I’m not Father Christmas, I’m not saying I’ll make the world wonderful.” “I don’t think I’m Santa Claus.” On answering questions from MPs: “I’m one human being! So stop it Paul! Let’s keep things positive!” “It’s been positive so far, stop making it negative.” On women in the workplace: “What do you call it...sexual...within the office? Harassment!” On ending sexual harassment: “Simple as that fellas. Not just fellas. Girls. Sorry.” On sexual harassment at Sainsbury’s: “Are you sure it’s not happening Sainsbury’s? I think it probably is.” On managers creeping on women: “They’re repugnant, they’re disgusting” Can see why he got on with joe kin near now, they both talk absolute gibberish, their conversations must have been wonderful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 City AM have rounded up the best quotes from Mike Ashley’s appearance: On being the boss: “I can’t be responsible for everything that goes on at Sports Direct. I can’t be.” Yet I'm sure towards the end of the questioning. He said something like "100% the buck stops with me. I'm responsible for the good things that happen at Sports Direct and the bad." Similar to that Sky interview. It's a load of bollocks. As it clearly isn't the case and he has contradicted the 'buck stops with me' comment, on several occasions. My favourite line was still "I hope you don't mean sexual exploitation." I know it's wrong. As the bloke is vile and there are some horrible stories that have come to light. But I actually found it quite amusing, in some weird way. At times, it was like some sort of dark, cringeworthy comedy show. He kept repeating the questions and not having a clue what he was on about. Or he would just stare into space for ages and then hit back with an awful analogy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueview Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 He absolutely won this one.. Not even The Guardian does anything but focus on the "out of control" angle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Was one of the MPs a Geordie? One of them said "One more question" in what sounded like quite a local accent and Ashley responded "Aw, you ain't gonna arsk me about football, is yuh?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Think that was Iain Wright, the Hartlepool MP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Was one of the MPs a Geordie? One of them said "One more question" in what sounded like quite a local accent and Ashley responded "Aw, you ain't gonna arsk me about football, is yuh?" Naw, surely fucking not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Was one of the MPs a Geordie? One of them said "One more question" in what sounded like quite a local accent and Ashley responded "Aw, you ain't gonna arsk me about football, is yuh?" Naw, surely fucking not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 He absolutely won this one.. Not even The Guardian does anything but focus on the "out of control" angle Yep, people have gone for it. On the radio last night they were talking about how honestly he came across and how he seemed like to be planning all the changes that were needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Anyone spot Alan Pardew's Dad sitting behind Ashley? Strange how he answered everyone but took an instant dislike to Paul Blomfield MP Hate the way he say the word "that's" . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 It's like when you've done something wrong at work or been slacking, nobody is brave enough to really criticise you so you get away with just saying what you'll do better next time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toondave Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Anyone spot Alan Pardew's Dad sitting behind Ashley? Strange how he answered everyone but took an instant dislike to Paul Blomfield MP Hate the way he say the word "that's" . Blomfield is a tit. He's my MP, very rude gentleman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 You don't get the success he has without being very competent at what you do. I'd imagine the persona of being a bloke you could have a decent chat at the pub with is a strong part of that success. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 You don't get the success he has without being very competent at what you do. I'd imagine the persona of being a bloke you could have a decent chat at the pub with is a strong part of that success. But it is possible to get it while still being a dick whose competence is limited to that certain set of skills and who isn't terribly bright overall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 If I had that many employees working for me I'd feel totally responsible for their well being on site. You can't just sit on your arse and say "it grew to quick". No fat man, you penny pinching mother fucke, never put any proper staff support models or good practice in place. The fat fuck massively took advantage of the he poor and immigrant workers. You cant ust absolve your self of responsibility. Fuck off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I mean, he used agencies for the specific reason that it means he doesn't have to handle HR. The whole point is to pay a bit more to avoid the responsibility... it's crazy to think he cares about his staff in any way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Anyone spot Alan Pardew's Dad sitting behind Ashley? Strange how he answered everyone but took an instant dislike to Paul Blomfield MP Hate the way he say the word "that's" . Blomfield is a tit. He's my MP, very rude gentleman. He wasn't rude here though, glad your vote in the Election meant diddly squat so thanks for brightening my day, there's a first for everything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toondave Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Anyone spot Alan Pardew's Dad sitting behind Ashley? Strange how he answered everyone but took an instant dislike to Paul Blomfield MP Hate the way he say the word "that's" . Blomfield is a tit. He's my MP, very rude gentleman. He wasn't rude here though, glad your vote in the Election meant diddly squat so thanks for brightening my day, there's a first for everything Didn't realise you were a Newcastle fan Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Anyone spot Alan Pardew's Dad sitting behind Ashley? Strange how he answered everyone but took an instant dislike to Paul Blomfield MP Hate the way he say the word "that's" . Blomfield is a tit. He's my MP, very rude gentleman. He wasn't rude here though, glad your vote in the Election meant diddly squat so thanks for brightening my day, there's a first for everything Didn't realise you were a Newcastle fan Paul The long, cold winter nights must fly by. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 The Chronic seems to think he did very well http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/business/business-news/mike-ashley-tried-desperately-avoid-11439695 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 After finding the full Ashley select committee evidence, I came across the former bhs board, the RAL takeover team and Dominic Chappels appearances. well worth a watch, should be interesting in Phillip green is called, and turns up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/36733158 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Are charvas buying lonsdale socks really put off by the findings of the select committee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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