Phil Beard Resigns.

[vblockranger]

I'm with v, one bungle brother down, one to go
Devlin a great shout, by all accounts doing an amazing job at Brentford

Maybe if we go for Devlin we may go for Warburton too?

[Ginger Ninja]

Not 100% sure what he actually did, but a nice fella all the same. Good luck to him.

[The Merry Ploughboy]

I'm with v, one bungle brother down, one to go
Devlin a great shout, by all accounts doing an amazing job at Brentford

[nasser95]

How about finding one the slightest bit competent? that would be a start

Yea because setting up the O2 project needed someone incompetent. Honestly, you need to realise that he was a very good appointment that didn't work out as brilliantly as we would have liked, simple as that.

[West Acton]

Im going to buck the trend here and say I liked the bloke best of luck to him

[Stanley]

I would hope that Les is not responsible for Phil Beard going or indeed take over his responsibilities. Personally I would be uncomfortable with one person having control of all player transfers, manager hiring, staff recruitment, club development, commercial activity and so on. We've been there before with Mike Rigg and look how that turned out

I think those fears can be allayed:

QPR Chairman, Tony Fernandes, told www.qpr.co.uk:

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Phil for his contribution to QPR and wish him well for the future. In the short term we will continue to liaise with Phil regarding our long-term projects, ensuring a smooth transitional period prior to making a new appointment."

Devlin or Dein both great shouts V.

[vblockranger]

I would hope that Les is not responsible for Phil Beard going or indeed take over his responsibilities. Personally I would be uncomfortable with one person having control of all player transfers, manager hiring, staff recruitment, club development, commercial activity and so on. We've been there before with Mike Rigg and look how that turned out

Wouldnt surprise me if that is the scenario. TF throws all his eggs in one basket and leaves it all up to Les, then if it goes wrong....

[vblockranger]

Most clubs do that ffs. Very difficult to find people for the CEO role with a good reputation in the sport who would be willing to leave their role at the moment.

How about finding one the slightest bit competent? that would be a start

[oldskoolturk]

I would hope that Les is not responsible for Phil Beard going or indeed take over his responsibilities. Personally I would be uncomfortable with one person having control of all player transfers, manager hiring, staff recruitment, club development, commercial activity and so on. We've been there before with Mike Rigg and look how that turned out

[nasser95]

Sure theres a chance the right board could do it right..not this lot tho. Too concerned with branding and profile. FFS they appointed Beard as CEO because of his O2 experience not what he could do for a football club. That just about sums them up.

Most clubs do that ffs. Very difficult to find people for the CEO role with a good reputation in the sport who would be willing to leave their role at the moment.

[vblockranger]

You are looking at two extreme cases, what about the West Hams. The Tottenhams, the clubs outside london who have expanded and grown without killing their tradition and history?

Sure theres a chance with the right board it could be done right..not this lot tho. Too concerned with branding and profile and making millions. FFS they appointed Beard as CEO because of his O2 experience not what he could do for a football club. That just about sums them up. Mistake after mistake after mistake... OOC or bust.

[nasser95]

Potential of becoming another Fulham? yes. Potential of becoming another like the scum? yup. Tradition and history not plastic flags and plastic fans. Even this glitzy, glamorous non competitive league that SKY have created is a bit plastic.

You are looking at two extreme cases, what about the West Hams. The Tottenhams, the clubs outside london who have expanded and grown without killing their tradition and history?

[vblockranger]

Yes Nasser, that does seem to be a pretty accurate description.

Potential of becoming another Fulham? yes. Potential of becoming another like the scum? yup. Tradition and history not plastic flags and plastic fans. Even this glitzy, glamorous non competitive league that SKY have created is a bit plastic.

[Stanley]

So, in these words, V wants to hold the club back from its potential?

Yes Nasser, that does seem to be a pretty accurate description.

[vblockranger]

People appreciate and respect your views V but you also have to have a level of understanding of the opposite side of your view - This is what you seem to lack.

Not at all mate. As i have said many times over the years i completely understand i am in the minority of distrusting the chairman and i fully accept your opinion of him and your views. Dont really know what more i can say. I will never convince you and you will never convince me. If i comment on the chairman in a disingenuous way then you have the right to defend him obviously and it works both ways. Opinions mate...makes for a good forum.