Scudamore - I hope we told them to do one

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:48 pm

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footb ... amore.html

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:55 pm

Yes let’s hope we at least... Buck the trend.

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:57 pm

They should put collection tins out for the fans to contribute over the next couple of rounds of Prem games.

That should raise an appropriate amount- possibly as much as £25.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 2:58 pm

I hope we respectfully ask him to go and **** himself.

claretdj · Post by **claretdj** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:03 pm

That is absolutely disgusting when the guy earns £900k per year, I have a better idea why don't each of the 20 clubs donate the £250k to children in need instead this Friday! Utc

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:05 pm

Are these people not in touch with reality ? Do they live in another world ?

I too hope that they are told where to go.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:22 pm

Staggering. It's believed from both clubs and supporter organisations that he's done a good job and will be difficult to replace, but this is downright ridiculous. I'd be fuming if I thought our club had agreed to that.

MiltonKeynesClaret93 · Post by **MiltonKeynesClaret93** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:32 pm

When clubs are being wound up over 5 and 6 figure sums this just furthers the point at how out of touch and grubby the game can be at this level.
Scudamore can **** off.
Opportunity for a fantastic bit of PR - Donate to charity instead.

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:38 pm

I think this story just about says everything you need to know about the PL.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:55 pm

In context this is more than 4 times Accy's projected revenue for the current season

SGr · Post by **SGr** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:02 pm

Wonder if we’ll offer £20,000 to him up front plus add ons

Bop · Post by **Bop** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:09 pm

Absolutely shocking. What ethical human being could ever consider this as a good idea? The instigator should be ashamed of himself.

Royboyclaret · Post by **Royboyclaret** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:36 pm

Susanna Dinnage.......come on down.

She must have impressed our Chairman in the recruitment process.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:39 pm

Just ours ? Didn't realise we had that much power we could over rule all others

Royboyclaret · Post by **Royboyclaret** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:43 pm

Just Garlick and the female CEO at Leicester I understand were involved in the recruitment process.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:44 pm

Bruce Buck, Chairman of Chelsea and the Premier League’s Nominations Committee, said: "We are very pleased to appoint such a capable leader to this important role.

"We had a very strong field, but Susanna was the outstanding choice given her track record in managing complex businesses through transformation and digital disruption.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:44 pm

The Premier League Nominations Committee comprises: Bruce Buck (Chair), Susan Whelan (Leicester City), Mike Garlick (Burnley), Claudia Arney and Kevin Beeston (both Non-Executive Directors of the Premier League).

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:45 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:Just ours ? Didn't realise we had that much power we could over rule all others

Our chairman was one of the three involved in choosing the successor.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 5:01 pm

Donate ours to a food bank. Disgusting nonsense.

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 5:05 pm

I put this on the wrong post earlier today.

We and all other clubs should refuse to make a contribution of £250k. For goodness sake, the man has carried out his job on the salary specified with what appears to be very high bonuses. He had a choice, to take the job at the salary offered or not. I'd much rather the club gave £250k to local causes in Burnley, like the homeless etc.

Cleveleys_claret · Post by **Cleveleys_claret** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 5:08 pm

Why should Cardiff who have only been in Prem for a season pay it when teams like Villa, West Brom and Swansea reaped the rewards for years. Not that any club should do it anyway.

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 5:08 pm

Surely clubs are not going to agree to that.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 5:13 pm

How much money and exposure has he brought to the league?

5m is a lot of money. But how much has the league he has led afforded us over our 4 spells?

Oshkoshclaret · Post by **Oshkoshclaret** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 5:19 pm

I'm not going to rush to judgement based on partial information, seems to me that if all 20 clubs agree to it there's likely to be a strong underlying business case for the payment.

hampsteadclaret · Post by **hampsteadclaret** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 5:24 pm

Meanwhile.. down at the local food banks...?

Meanwhile, thousands of relatively poor people are struggling with their switch to Universal Credit and find its been wrongly calculated, leaving them hundreds of pounds out of pocket unable to pay their rent, and threatened with eviction.. (documentary on last night’s TV).

Who dreams up this stuff?
What world do they live in?
One messed up set of values that is.

I hope we don’t pay up - the money essentially comes from us, even if via Sky.

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 5:56 pm

He did his job and he did it excellently.

It's only right he gets a decent send off, because let's be honest without the PL/Sky money where would Burnley be?
Along with numerous other clubs...

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 5:56 pm

Cleveleys_claret wrote:Why should Cardiff who have only been in Prem for a season pay it when teams like Villa, West Brom and Swansea reaped the rewards for years. Not that any club should do it anyway.

It isn't their first season in the PL, ref Cardiff.

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:04 pm

Funny how when asking for money, the big clubs, Chelsea in this instance, ignore league placing and tv appearance payments.

The Premier League is the richest league in the world. If it sees fit to reward Scudamore, it should come from their own pot.

Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:06 pm

This money could benefit grass roots football, or save a lower league club going bust or help an ill footballer etc Really don't think he should be paid any more.

Cleveleys_claret · Post by **Cleveleys_claret** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:06 pm

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote:It isn't their first season in the PL, ref Cardiff.

Yes i know but my point was more regards the long standing clubs that are now not in the league that have had years of funds through his work against that of teams like Cardiff, Huddersfield and even us that havent had as much over the last 10 years

CombatClaret · Post by **CombatClaret** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:09 pm

Hope we send him a Twix

and that's being generous.

Rumbletonk · Post by **Rumbletonk** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:18 pm

Food banks has no relevance at all . If you just simply look at his remit and the job he has done then he probably deserves it. If any business leader had done as well as him in terms of the financial growth of a business then they would have earned a lot more. Not a popular way of looking at it but it's true

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:22 pm

Another thing....if things take a downturn for us in the next few years (and of course, I hope to God I'm wrong)
then a quarter of a million quid might be a large sum of money for us.

So its a no from me.

Clarets4me · Post by **Clarets4me** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:35 pm

He chose to leave, he's not contractually entitled to it & working in this role has made him a wealthy man already .....
In addition, given his profile and the excellent job he's done for the Premier League, he won't be short of offers of work ... So it's huge no from me !
If Richard Scudamore & his advisors have any nous his response to this idea should be ..

" Richard Scudamore appreciates the sentiment behind the Premier League's thoughts, but he should much prefer that any donations received be re-distributed by Premier League Club's Community programmes. He is more than aware that some of our member Clubs are based in areas where many of the less fortunate amongst us are in need of help, and should much prefer that any funds raised be used towards this end "

Pimlico_Claret · Post by **Pimlico_Claret** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:36 pm

Having attended the Len Johnrose charity game at the weekend which apparently raised £10k(which is great), I find this absolutely disgusting.
I know a large number of long standing supporters of various clubs, including Burnley, who have fallen out of love with the game and don't attend anymore due to the perception of money ruining the game.
Greedy stunts like this will only add to such feelings.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:37 pm

claretdj wrote:That is absolutely disgusting when the guy earns £900k per year, I have a better idea why don't each of the 20 clubs donate the £250k to children in need instead this Friday! Utc

Why doesn't HE donate £250k to Children in Need as a parting gift.
Quite sure he can afford it.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:42 pm

Rumbletonk wrote:Food banks has no relevance at all . If you just simply look at his remit and the job he has done then he probably deserves it. If any business leader had done as well as him in terms of the financial growth of a business then they would have earned a lot more. Not a popular way of looking at it but it's true

Exactly. Unpopular but true. He has done his job and to a high standard which has allowed us to benefit.

Its probably a headline to create hysteria.

Just a good job Tony Blair didnt get the job to replace him though

RMutt · Post by **RMutt** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:46 pm

If only we had volunteer stewards instead of having to pay them, we might have been able to afford to pay our bit.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:47 pm

Sick.
Should be called Gimmemore.

padihamclaret · Post by **padihamclaret** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:55 pm

I got two cases of beer and a pat on the back when I left my job. I started off on minimum wage working my backside off to get in with the company. Then I became fully qualified in all areas of operations and became a valuable asset for the business. Broke two fingers at work as well.
I'm sure a nice watch and pen will suffice for him

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:55 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Exactly. Unpopular but true. He has done his job and to a high standard which has allowed us to benefit.

Its probably a headline to create hysteria.

Just a good job Tony Blair didnt get the job to replace him though

I'm sure Blair would find a way to take English football to war with someone

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:01 pm

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote:I'm sure Blair would find a way to take English football to war with someone

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:09 pm

Maybe Sir Bob Geldof could organise a fund raising concert at Wembley for him.
Poor bloke.

#savethescud

cheeseon · Post by **cheeseon** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:56 pm

Who would I email at the club to voice my opposition to this?
I can’t stand the thought that we, or any other club to that matter, would go along with this.
The man was reportedly paid £2.5million/year (BBC website) and must already have adequate provision for his retirement.

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:03 pm

Damn good jockey though, but I don't think he managed to win the Grand National.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:07 pm

cheeseon wrote:Who would I email at the club to voice my opposition to this?
I can’t stand the thought that we, or any other club to that matter, would go along with this.
The man was reportedly paid £2.5million/year (BBC website) and must already have adequate provision for his retirement.

Contact Mary Whitehouse she will be able to help

Roosterbooster · Post by **Roosterbooster** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:45 pm

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote:He did his job and he did it excellently.

It's only right he gets a decent send off, because let's be honest without the PL/Sky money where would Burnley be?
Along with numerous other clubs...

I do a good job. I get my wage and no more. I’ve never had a bonus in my life. And I don’t expect one. Neither should he

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:47 pm

Roosterbooster wrote:I do a good job. I get my wage and no more. I’ve never had a bonus in my life. And I don’t expect one. Neither should he

Never had a bonus?
Maybe you should speak to your employer.

As for expecting one, do you think he's asked for this payment?
From what I've seen its the clubs doing it.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:58 pm

Daft, I call it.

Rumbletonk · Post by **Rumbletonk** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 11:28 pm

Clarets4me wrote:He chose to leave, he's not contractually entitled to it & working in this role has made him a wealthy man already .....
In addition, given his profile and the excellent job he's done for the Premier League, he won't be sure of offers of work ... So it's huge no from me !
If Richard Scudamore & his advisors have any nous his response to this idea should be ..

" Richard Scudamore appreciates the sentiment behind the Premier League's thoughts, but he should much prefer that any donations received be re-distributed by Premier League Club's Community programmes. He is more than aware that some of our member Clubs are based in areas where many of the less fortunate amongst us are in need of help, and should much prefer that any funds raised be used towards this end "

That would make his advisors the worst advisors in the history of advice.

A group of greedy wealthy owners who couldn't give a turd about our game asked him to generate more money. We don't like what it stands for but he did what he was asked to do and did it superbly well