Richard Thompson interview

[bumble2]

The Chair speaks.

 

[Bri]

Comments about the 'player pathway' being precious were interesting and necessary I think.

 

[bumble2]

I feel that the English game at least is in safer hands than before.

 

[The Rat]

I feel that the English game at least is in safer hands than before.

Absolutely

He will have to strike a difficult balance

 

[I am Boss]

Initial reaction at time was he came across well but his comment about county chairs already pressuring them to accept the bid was worrying. If the financial situation is that grim for certain counties then a one off payment regardless of it being a lot will likely just be kicking the can down the road while cutting off a potential future revenue stream.

 

[The Rat]

Initial reaction at time was he came across well but his comment about county chairs already pressuring them to accept the bid was worrying. If the financial situation is that grim for certain counties then a one off payment regardless of it being a lot will likely just be kicking the can down the road while cutting off a potential future revenue stream.

aye, difficult for the ECB mind, do they just keep propping them up?