Christian Purslow - Resigned

[TonyD]

The buck stops with him with ST prices, catering, Holte End terrace view club bollocks. 

[Drummond]

his po

He must have some redeemable characteristics, our Christian. He seems to be pretty well-respected amongst his peers. Slick and slippery or not, we need someone as a figurehead that is seen as being capable of exerting power at PL level.

I agree. He's pretty slick, and says nothing to piss anyone off. He's a good link to the Premier League and is respected in the game.

He is pissing off quite a lot of supporters, his respect comes from his position in Aston Villa Football Club which is backed by some of the best and wealthiest owners in the PL.

His respect comes from before, when he was at Liverpool and doing stuff with the Premier League. He's continuing it with the Villa.

He can't win; do nothing and he'll be accused of keeping us in the dark ages, do something like he is and he's accused of being out of touch.

[VILLA MOLE]

his po

He must have some redeemable characteristics, our Christian. He seems to be pretty well-respected amongst his peers. Slick and slippery or not, we need someone as a figurehead that is seen as being capable of exerting power at PL level.

I agree. He's pretty slick, and says nothing to piss anyone off. He's a good link to the Premier League and is respected in the game.

He is pissing off quite a lot of supporters, his respect comes from his position in Aston Villa Football Club which is backed by some of the best and wealthiest owners in the PL.

His respect comes from before, when he was at Liverpool and doing stuff with the Premier League. He's continuing it with the Villa.

He can't win; do nothing and he'll be accused of keeping us in the dark ages, do something like he is and he's accused of being out of touch.

I think he can win by just getting the basics right on the catering side , rather than sectioning off 1000 people off in the Holte who can afford some semi corporate experience..  Saying that I think we are generally in good hands

[Drummond]

I agree on the Terrace View, I don't like it either, but there's so much to get on with. The North Stand development and transport link plans are impressive, as is the new academy plan.

[darren woolley]

I agree on the Terrace View, I don't like it either, but there's so much to get on with. The North Stand development and transport link plans are impressive, as is the new academy plan.

I totally agree.

[dave.woodhall]

his po

He must have some redeemable characteristics, our Christian. He seems to be pretty well-respected amongst his peers. Slick and slippery or not, we need someone as a figurehead that is seen as being capable of exerting power at PL level.

I agree. He's pretty slick, and says nothing to piss anyone off. He's a good link to the Premier League and is respected in the game.

He is pissing off quite a lot of supporters, his respect comes from his position in Aston Villa Football Club which is backed by some of the best and wealthiest owners in the PL.

His respect comes from before, when he was at Liverpool and doing stuff with the Premier League. He's continuing it with the Villa.

He can't win; do nothing and he'll be accused of keeping us in the dark ages, do something like he is and he's accused of being out of touch.

his po

He must have some redeemable characteristics, our Christian. He seems to be pretty well-respected amongst his peers. Slick and slippery or not, we need someone as a figurehead that is seen as being capable of exerting power at PL level.

I agree. He's pretty slick, and says nothing to piss anyone off. He's a good link to the Premier League and is respected in the game.

He is pissing off quite a lot of supporters, his respect comes from his position in Aston Villa Football Club which is backed by some of the best and wealthiest owners in the PL.

His respect comes from before, when he was at Liverpool and doing stuff with the Premier League. He's continuing it with the Villa.

He can't win; do nothing and he'll be accused of keeping us in the dark ages, do something like he is and he's accused of being out of touch.

Google 'Purslow Liverpool' and see how much respect they have for him.

[Drummond]

Oh, don't get me wrong, there are lots of issues from fans, there always will be with the money men. I meant the business and commercial side.

[tomd2103]

his po

He must have some redeemable characteristics, our Christian. He seems to be pretty well-respected amongst his peers. Slick and slippery or not, we need someone as a figurehead that is seen as being capable of exerting power at PL level.

I agree. He's pretty slick, and says nothing to piss anyone off. He's a good link to the Premier League and is respected in the game.

He is pissing off quite a lot of supporters, his respect comes from his position in Aston Villa Football Club which is backed by some of the best and wealthiest owners in the PL.

His respect comes from before, when he was at Liverpool and doing stuff with the Premier League. He's continuing it with the Villa.

He can't win; do nothing and he'll be accused of keeping us in the dark ages, do something like he is and he's accused of being out of touch.

I'm not sure our friends up in Tyneside will be too happy with him after his interview with Beth Rigby!

[Drummond]

Good! Fuck 'em.

[Hookeysmith]

In business, especially where huge amounts of money are there to be gained or wasted it is better to have someone in the tent pissing out than one outside pissing in.

He is a shrewd player in a world of sharks and charlatans and he knows how the politics move inside the FA and the financial governance required. It is my understanding that he keeps well away from the footballing side of things and lets them get on with things.

He also knows that UE is clearly NS's man so there will be no power broking back stabbing going on

[Paul.S]

Sustainable means the club "wipes its face" financially. We have seen the initial elements of this already, price increases, focus on premium admission, foreign tours, massive gigs, more non-football events, interesting sponsors...  If we are going to compete the club has to generate more revenue.

We are going to see massive commercial changes off the pitch in the next few years - it's going to piss a lot of people off no doubt, but the club will be run less like a corner-shop and more like a global sports brand.

I think you’re right. I don’t like the current season ticket hikes and the plans for the Holte End but unfortunately this is football now. Maybe I’ll go along with it and maybe next season if there’s another double percentage increase I’ll decide not to but there’s nothing anyone can do about it. The horse has bolted, football is on another level financially than it ever has been. No more will a millionaire owner do, it’s only a billionaires game now. I’m all for a well run club that grows its commercial income and I’m prepared to put up with sensible rises in season ticket costs. What I’m not a fan of is the support base being priced out of the game.
Regarding our owners, I still maintain they are decent and have a plan. Can’t knock them for what they’ve done so far regarding investment into all aspects of the club. This summer is pivotal for us. Invest in quality and we could well find ourselves on a level we’ve not been for years.

[astonvilla82]

With price increases, supporters will not sit back and have a little moan in the future, but the attitude maybe you increased tickets so I want a better service now

[OCD]

With price increases, supporters will not sit back and have a little moan in the future, but the attitude maybe you increased tickets so I want a better service now

Or I want a winning football team now.

Which, in fairness, is being delivered.

[ChicagoLion]

his po

He must have some redeemable characteristics, our Christian. He seems to be pretty well-respected amongst his peers. Slick and slippery or not, we need someone as a figurehead that is seen as being capable of exerting power at PL level.

I agree. He's pretty slick, and says nothing to piss anyone off. He's a good link to the Premier League and is respected in the game.

He is pissing off quite a lot of supporters, his respect comes from his position in Aston Villa Football Club which is backed by some of the best and wealthiest owners in the PL.

His respect comes from before, when he was at Liverpool and doing stuff with the Premier League. He's continuing it with the Villa.

He can't win; do nothing and he'll be accused of keeping us in the dark ages, do something like he is and he's accused of being out of touch.

his po

He must have some redeemable characteristics, our Christian. He seems to be pretty well-respected amongst his peers. Slick and slippery or not, we need someone as a figurehead that is seen as being capable of exerting power at PL level.

I agree. He's pretty slick, and says nothing to piss anyone off. He's a good link to the Premier League and is respected in the game.

He is pissing off quite a lot of supporters, his respect comes from his position in Aston Villa Football Club which is backed by some of the best and wealthiest owners in the PL.

His respect comes from before, when he was at Liverpool and doing stuff with the Premier League. He's continuing it with the Villa.

He can't win; do nothing and he'll be accused of keeping us in the dark ages, do something like he is and he's accused of being out of touch.

Google 'Purslow Liverpool' and see how much respect they have for him.

Exactly, his silver tongue marketing speak has obviously done what it is designed to do to some on here.

[edgysatsuma89]

He should never live down calling himself the 'Fernando Torres of finance'. Some people just can't feel cringe, like it's surgically removed at birth. Not that he gives a shit, mind.