ToonAbroad Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Would presume he's not simply sitting on his arse doing nothing in this period & likely already putting plans into place for when he officially takes over. Good news that the ball is finally rolling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Really happy with this appointment. He has done an unbelievable job at Brighton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Hope it is us and not Everton! I would have thought he is on 6 months gardening leave personally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Really exciting appointment, he’s got a good job at Brighton so for him to be leaving them for us means he’s excited by our plans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 This is great news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, Manxst said: Wonder how long his contractual ‘gardening leave’ is for? Could newcastle buy him out this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Suppose it would make sense that any gardening leave would line up for him to officially start his role at the end of the season? Even if that's the case, you'd figure some unofficial prep will already be well under way by then. Seems to be well rated so fingers crossed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Just now, Gaztoon said: Could newcastle buy him out this? Unlikely Brighton would agree to that, or that would have been included in their statement. The time period (probably 6 months) pretects them from IP being taken and targets they might have lined up. I would have thought he will join in the summer. That said, they could have agreed a non-compete but that would be hard to track/enforce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Great stuff, really encouraging. PLEASE stay up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Fucking hell, this would be mint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 "He will continue to report to deputy chairman and chief executive Paul Barber for any duties required during his notice period but, as is standard procedure with such occurrences, he will not be expected to attend the club’s premises or matches after his handover is completed later this week." That Brighton statement did say the above fwiw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 If we get a CEO of a similar ilk, then my word, we're about to properly take off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Remember a few months back when we had Charnley in charge? Good times Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Man Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Caulkin piece in The Athletic also saying he's expected to join Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Probably gave notice and had to sit out this transfer window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Feels like a huge coup and a massive statement of intent. Brighton are one of the best ran clubs in the country, they must be fuming he’s leaving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Excellent appointment. Really exciting times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 He's going to be involved fairly soon, you would think. LOTS of preparation to do before the Summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 31/01/2022 at 00:02, UTASeagull said: It would be a massive loss for our club and a phenomenal signing for you. He is considered the best in the country at what he does, and has been personally involved in all our recent successful signings, including Lamptey. He has an outstanding knowledge of club's academies and has put together a leading international scouting network, which is seeing us pick up several "wonderkids" from South America and beyond for relative pennies. We are competing with some of the biggest clubs in the world for signatures, which is mental as a Brighton fan. Tony Bloom, our chairman and lifelong supporter is the money man. His CEO Paul Barber does the commercial stuff. Everything football is Ashworth. He is absolutely irreplaceable and would be the best possible signing you could make. Pay whatever it costs. That said, I really, really don't want to lose him. I wouldn't worry about you losing him or anyone else at your club at this stage. The groundwork has been already well laid at your club. I was reading that you have an ethos where you don't stand in anyone's way when they choose to leave because your whole framework is based on not just having great people in place but having the next man in line already in house and right behind them ready to step in and continue the work, already well versed and familiar with everything. Think you guys are going to be around doing great things for a long time to come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 He any good? The well reason MLF's on RTG reckon this is a bit of a disappointment? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
localshop Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, Dr Venkman said: He's going to be involved fairly soon, you would think. LOTS of preparation to do before the Summer. Yep, those wheelie bin ice baths aren't going to clean themselves. Edited February 7, 2022 by localshop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 1 minute ago, NE27 said: He any good? The well reason MLF's on RTG reckon this is a bit of a disappointment? Very highly regard from everything I’ve read. Was interesting Man United not too long ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Really happy with this impending appointment. We haven't been a normal club for so long so others might thing it's an odd reaction but it's class to see us being ran like a proper club I know some people wanted this to happen back in October but if the owners identified Ashworth as the key man and it meant waiting a few months then I'm glad they did that. Decisions such as this as well as the CEO are to build a platform for this club to benefit us for decades so it's better to take your time and get right than to panic and balls it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, NE27 said: He any good? The well reason MLF's on RTG reckon this is a bit of a disappointment? We could sign prime Messi and Ronaldo and RTG will spin it as shit signings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Considering the complete overhaul in our facilities, coaching set up, academy, etc we need - think he should be the perfect appointment based on his track record with England/St George’s Park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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