Ashton speaks

[mendipblue]

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[mendipblue]

Very honest which makes a refreshing change.

[Bluemike]

I like the guy, all this Chinese whispers crap about him at previous clubs means nothing to me, I judge people for myself and what he does here.

[Ricco]

It's not Chinese whispers, it's people from previous clubs screaming from the rooftops.

I think he's of very questionable character, but at this point I don't care so long as does a decent job, and at the moment it appears he's done alright, though you could argue his initial plans and manager has failed, so surely he shouldn't be immune to criticism.

Other point is many people were won over by Evans' political scripted question and answer snake oil sessions, so maybe a dash of scepticism should be applied.

[Bluemike]

It was Evans appointment!!!!

[number 9]

I'm still impressed with the guy, to be honest. He answered the questions clearly and concisely. I thought his explanations were fair and coherent. I feel completely comfortable with Ashton's role at our football club. Will he get everything right?...probably not, but he'll do his very best for ITFC I believe. I genuinely think he's an extremely important piece to the puzzle of bringing back success.

Now we all anxiously await for the decsision. This will be the first appointment under our new ownership and backroom staff. Let's see who they pick!

[Ricco]

It was Evans appointment!!!!

Really? You think Evans would jeopardise the sale of a football club by bringing in a manager without at least the blessing of the purchasing party? And if not, without installing a clause so the purchasing party could remove the manager without monstrous compensation. I mean, I think Evans is pretty thick, but surely not to that level.

If Ashton didn't rate Cook, then he would also be pretty bonkers to sack a squad of players and bring in Cooks recommendations.

I don't understand in this world why the buck stops at the levels it does. Ashton is judged by results as much as anyone should be and so far he's 0-1

[barmy billy]

It's not Chinese whispers, it's people from previous clubs screaming from the rooftops.

I think he's of very questionable character, but at this point I don't care so long as does a decent job, and at the moment it appears he's done alright, though you could argue his initial plans and manager has failed, so surely he shouldn't be immune to criticism.

Other point is many people were won over by Evans' political scripted question and answer snake oil sessions, so maybe a dash of scepticism should be applied.

Having read some of those reports, I quite agree that isn't Chinese whispers & I have concerns about Ashton.

What I would like to know is what is the dividing line between the CEO & Manager. Are we going to get a proper Manager or Ashton & a Chief Coach?

[Bluemike]

You guys carry on having issues with Ashton, the only bloke who's done anything positive here for years. He had nothing to do with the removal of Cook either by the way.

[mendipblue]

Correct. The board had a meeting and decided his time was up. Not Ashton's sole decision, what has he done wrong? Just don't get it.

[hallamblue]

You guys carry on having issues with Ashton, the only bloke who's done anything positive here for years. He had nothing to do with the removal of Cook either by the way.

I’m not so sure about that Mike. I base that purely on something he said almost at the end of his interview today where he said they had a board meeting and “ they all agreed with me, that a change must happen” …. It certainly made my ears pr*ck up .

[Bluemike]

That's not how I heard it

[barmy billy]

You guys carry on having issues with Ashton, the only bloke who's done anything positive here for years. He had nothing to do with the removal of Cook either by the way.

I’m not so sure about that Mike. I base that purely on something he said almost at the end of his interview today where he said they had a board meeting and “ they all agreed with me, that a change must happen” …. It certainly made my ears pr*ck up .

I can't be bothered to listen to it again, but I'm pretty sure that's how I heard it too. Like you, it registered.

[hallamblue]

That's not how I heard it

I’ve listened to it again and read the transcript , and I think I’ve mis heard and mis interpreted his words tbh .,.

He actually said , “ having spoken to the board again today, they are unanimous with me that it is time to make a change and that’s what we have done….”

[Bluemike]

Yep thats what I was thinking, im glad it registered with me correctly

[hallamblue]

Well in my defence Im going stir crazy here …been 6 weeks shut up in this bloody house lol !!

[Bluemike]

You are gonna be like a caged Tiger at the Sunderland game !!

[hallamblue]

And with my “ Beckham Boot” those arse holes who stand a bit further back had better watch it lol:

Have you seen anything of “ Milky” since he got carted out of the stand that day ? I hope he’s alright . He looked crap didn’t he.

[Bluemike]

Yep, he's off the Beer again apparently.

[Shed on tour]

Yep, he's off the Beer again apparently.

Jonathan off the beer? Well I guess there is a first time for everything.

[hallamblue]

Silly sod will kill himself . He needs professional help coz he’s clearly an alcoholic.