Phil V 72, on 15 March 2017 - 09:25 PM, said:
Don't know whether it's been mentioned (and not sure what to make of it) but there's an interesting exchange between Les & AC about a Richard Herrick, who now works for us....
AC......
Hi Les. Richard Herrick dined with me last night togehter with Puma Directors. I have appointed him for 3 months initially on a small retainer but with a commission built in on the conclusion of some Sponsorships. He has been reviewing all the contracts, Stands, Lounges etc, obviously we have had Richard and previously Kevin and all signed off by CT. I am wanting to check everything. Debbie is extending her working days to 3 from 2 and Jim will be working 2 / 3 days a week next season. I beleive betweeen them they can cover all local advertising and commercial. Richard has been tasked to look outside these deals and concentrate on Stands, Shirt Sponsorship, Training Kit, Lounges etc..... I have also asked him to look at possibly trying to secure a concert for next summer. Sadly this years fell through with the uncertaintly of Admin back in November when I had almost got Jess Glynne signed off, which was a great pity. I don't beleive we need any more additions to the sales team. The end result is overall reduction on Commercial salaries of about £30,000 a year so far. If Richard brings in some good sponsors, then I will pay him an agreed %. If nothing after 3 months, then we shake hands and move on.
Les Ashmore....
I notice above mate that you state Quote "obviously we have had Richard and previously Kevin and all signed off by CT." I am sorry mate but to me this sounds a little like "Passing the Buck" and diverting attention, My concern and my post is in reference to Richard Herrick, It is because of what has happened in the past that I have undertaken to view things in a different light, If Due diligence had been carried out on Kevin Fitzgerald I suggest that None of "Rafflegate" would have happened and quite possibly the Club would not be in the situation it is in at the moment, Because if my memory serves me right it was the start of "Rafflegate" that started our demise, ie Bad Publicity, Bad Media Reports, in fact world wide media reports, a Dramatic fall in attendances Demonstrations, The situation across the way certainly hasn't helped either so IMHO we do not need in any way shape or form a repetition or even the slightest possibility of a repetition of the same, I have to say yet again mate that what I am reading is not making me feel safe
AC.......
I have never passed the buck
The chief executive runs the business on a day to day basis. Funny how Kevin worked for us for 12 months and he was actually very highly regarded. But we live and learn . Let's see how Richard fairs over the next 2 months having already been here for one.
Les Ashmore....
Ashley Ashley Ashley This is me you are talking to, You know as well as I know that our CEO never ran the club, But I am not going to go there.
I understand that Kevin came you say well regarded, and look what happened and he hadn't any where near as much history as this one
AC.....
Les. I am.not conducting long winded conversations on here. You have my number if you ever have a major issue.
Les Ashmore...
I think I had better ring you later mate, I just asked a simple question on here, If you had needed you could have rang me to answer, You have my number
Les Ashmore
Thanks Ashley But can I ask if due Diligence has been done, The last thing we need especially now is for something along the lines of what happened last year, Because in just a few minutes I have discovered some very worrying info, It might not cost the Club anything in monetary value but it is the reputation and publicity that can cost more in the long run.
AC....
Les, I have read the same as you. I was happy with his CV. He is not directly emplyed by the club. He does not have the authority to sign any deals off either. He will be closely monitored. Let's hope he can deliver as he has promised.
Les Ashmore...
Ashley thanks, But wouldn't I be correct in stating that the one and only Kevin Fitzgerald's CV was good and the club was happy with it, But it later turned out that all wasn't as it seemed and we are still feeling the repercussions of that, As you are fully aware I have never questioned any of the decisions of the club or it's board's decisions before, in fact just the opposite I have fully supported them, But something about this is alarming me very seriously, The more I am searching the more I am finding.
AC...
Les he is working with Bristol City and their whole complex, Birmingham NEC, Swindon and several others. He came with references and I took them up too. Jim and Debbie are really enjoying working withhim and he is already talking to two potential Stand Sponsors. So I am happy. He has no Prison Record and has been CRB Checked.
Les Ashmore...
By the way Ashley what did the council have to say yesterday? you stated that they were informing you yesterday of result of investigation
AC....
They want to make the Press Release. Expected by the end of the week. It has been drafted and agreed, they were just waiting for some final documents to be signed off, expected completion today. It was a good meeting from CFC point of view, but they have asked that they reveal the outcome of their findings.
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