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Post by gasandelectricity on Aug 6, 2024 16:00:39 GMT
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Post by percy on Aug 6, 2024 16:02:40 GMT
Thanks for trying Tom
At least no more 'i have heard Tom is leaving' posts
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Post by chewbacca on Aug 6, 2024 16:05:02 GMT
Gulag time, baby!
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Post by gasify on Aug 6, 2024 16:07:15 GMT
Don't let the door hit yer arse on the way out.
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Post by returngas on Aug 6, 2024 16:08:58 GMT
Seems to have been on the cards since the new owners came in and the role of the owner's son. From my limited contact with Tom I found him helpful and he seemed a hard working guy. Some thinks like the planning permission for the stand clearly went wrong but how much that was his fault I do not know. Overall I think he made a positive contribution and I wish him well.
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Post by bluegas on Aug 6, 2024 16:25:53 GMT
"The board have exciting plans...." Right.
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Aug 6, 2024 16:26:35 GMT
The future's got Brighter....it ain't Gorringe.
Cheers, then... 🥳
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Post by Charlton Hayes Gas on Aug 6, 2024 16:28:13 GMT
At times it’s seemed he has had to drag this club into the 21st century single handedly. But the job he has done has been incredible, on/off the pitch, particularly online.
All the best Tom 👍🏻
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Post by percy on Aug 6, 2024 16:29:34 GMT
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Post by Quarters on Aug 6, 2024 16:38:48 GMT
senior leadership team will report into Abdullatif AlSaeed, the Executive Vice-President of the Football Club.
More details on our new-look team can be found below:
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Ritchie Bates | Commercial & Revenue DirectorÂ
Ritchie Bates joins Bristol Rovers with 12 years of experience across the EFL with Port Vale, Lincoln City and Macclesfield Town. Having helped to significantly grow the revenue streams at his former clubs, Ritchie will now oversee partnerships, retail, ticketing and revenue at Rovers.
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John Stanley | Club Secretary
John Stanley brings extensive experience to the Club Secretary role at Bristol Rovers, moving to The Memorial Stadium after three years with AFC Wimbledon. Stanley also previously served in a similar capacity with Brighton & Hove Albion and also worked with The FA and UEFA.
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Mitch Waddon | Head Of MediaÂ
Mitch Waddon joined Bristol Rovers at the end of the 2023/24 season after eight years working with West Ham United. With a decade of work at the highest level in football, Mitch brings Premier League and European experience to Rovers and will lead the club’s media and communications strategy moving forward.
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Kelly Harris-Wiltshire | Head Of Venue
With three decades of experience as a chef and 15 years of working in football, Kelly Harris-Wiltshire originally joined Bristol Rovers as first-team chef before moving into the executive chef role at The Memorial Stadium. As Head of Venue, Kelly will drive forward the Club’s provision for the team and for supporters.
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Pete Weymouth | Retail & Ticketing Manager
Pete Weymouth is entering his fourth season with Bristol Rovers. Having joined the club as the stadium store supervisor, Pete would take responsibility for away ticketing at Rovers before moving into his current role overseeing both retail and ticketing for the Pirates.
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James Hillier | Stadium & Safety Manager
In his role as Stadium & Safety Manager, James Hillier oversees Bristol Rovers’ operational and security protocols, and ensures the wellbeing of all who attend The Memorial Stadium. James previously worked in a similar capacity at Yeovil Town for 20 years.
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Post by kentgas on Aug 6, 2024 16:40:33 GMT
A Club Secretary at last!
And one with decent relevant experience.
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Post by outsidehitter30 on Aug 6, 2024 16:41:44 GMT
Tom,
I can only comment on as I found you & that was helpful, honest & trying to improve the club for everyone when you were understaffed.
All the best.
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Post by kentgas on Aug 6, 2024 16:43:33 GMT
Wonder if we are still recruiting a COO?
Probably not.
Sounds like Abdullatif is effectively CEO with Ritchie Bates reporting to him on all commercial activities.
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Post by fanboy on Aug 6, 2024 17:20:48 GMT
People are extremely quick to forget how this club was before TG. He dragged us out of the dark ages. Sure, plenty didn’t go to plan, but we are in a much better place than before he arrived.
He gave his all for the club and for that, I thank him. All the best Tom.
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Post by stuart1974 on Aug 6, 2024 17:24:30 GMT
All the best Tom, thanks for your efforts.
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Post by singupgas on Aug 6, 2024 17:24:36 GMT
People are extremely quick to forget how this club was before TG. He dragged us out of the dark ages. Sure, plenty didn’t go to plan, but we are in a much better place than before he arrived. He gave his all for the club and for that, I thank him. All the best Tom. Yes some really classless comments on here. |
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Post by bidefordgas on Aug 6, 2024 17:26:14 GMT
All the best to Tom, always found him to be very courteous when answering my questions.
Not leaving until end of August, when some on here claimed he went months ago.
Been here quite sometime and would not be surprised if he is moving on to pastures new, so sad some still speculate it’s for other reasons and then when challenged to tell us more, crawl back into the hole they came out of.
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Post by gasbs7 on Aug 6, 2024 17:29:01 GMT
Come on then David spill the beans….. |
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Post by chewbacca on Aug 6, 2024 17:49:53 GMT
Come on then David spill the beans….. Notjhinh to spill. The bloke was utterly dreadful at his job and cost the club a lot of money. Slowly the adult baby takeover is being taken apart. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Aug 6, 2024 17:51:12 GMT
People are extremely quick to forget how this club was before TG. He dragged us out of the dark ages. Sure, plenty didn’t go to plan, but we are in a much better place than before he arrived. He gave his all for the club and for that, I thank him. All the best Tom. TG also made some shocking b@lls ups along the way, this is probably the first season for a few years we've all got our season tickets over a week before the season starts. Plus the number of senior employees he's seemingly upset/forced out is probably well into double figures. At the end of the day if the owners thought he was doing a good job then I doubt he'd be leaving the club. |
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