Neil Hart - Burnley FC CEO - Departs

[ClaretTony]

I just wanted to say a HUGE thanks Tony. I went out for short walk earlier and popped in Tesco. Ended up picking up a box of 6 mini Krispy Kreme Donuts. I put them in my backpack and had forget all about them till I read your post. Thank You.

You're very welcome - Lee Hoos brought in a huge box of them for that final meeting. I was once in a meeting with Dave Baldwin when I said Lee was the best chief exec we'd ever had because of the Krispy Kremes. "Are you that easily bought," Dave said. "Absolutely," I replied.

[IanMcL]

Very interesting thanks Tony.

Do you think Rigg will be let go? And if so, will we replace him with a like for like or a different strategy?

A computer

[bf2k]

Hart, Rigg and Anthony Fairclough the three to leave?

That would be a shame. Anthony has been a great servant to the club.

[Cubanclaret]

I thought Neil Hart was appointed short term to assist the sale of the club. Job done.

[claretonthecoast1882]

There must be a few on here considering applying for it, surely if the club were offered a candidate who knows everything, has all the answers and would do it for a low wage given the resentment shown towards people who make a decent living they would be snapped up on a long term contract.

[BurnleyFC]

That would be a shame. Anthony has been a great servant to the club.

It is purely speculation on my part, but with Anthony being the Commercial Director it seems fairly plausible if ALK intend to grow the club from a commercial viewpoint.

[warksclaret]

Lets hope if there are good people on the management side at BFC, that they are retained

[Dyched]

You're very welcome - Lee Hoos brought in a huge box of them for that final meeting. I was once in a meeting with Dave Baldwin when I said Lee was the best chief exec we'd ever had because of the Krispy Kremes. "Are you that easily bought," Dave said. "Absolutely," I replied.

Brilliant

[SingaporeClarets]

It is purely speculation on my part, but with Anthony being the Commercial Director it seems fairly plausible if ALK intend to grow the club from a commercial viewpoint.

Anthony's name reminded me of the controversial days of Andrew Watson and Danny Reuben. Many a thread on the message boards of the day about those two.

Presumably Watson never shared his doughnuts?

[ClaretTony]

Anthony's name reminded me of the controversial days of Andrew Watson and Danny Reuben. Many a thread on the message boards of the day about those two.

Presumably Watson never shared his doughnuts?

I doubt Watson would have shared anything to be honest. He’s commercial director at Huddersfield Giants now. Danny Reuben I think went back to rugby league when he left Burnley but he’s head of communications for the England cricket team now.

[Belgianclaret]

Personally, I thought D. Baldwin was very good

[ClaretTony]

Personally, I thought D. Baldwin was very good

To be honest Belgian I'd be surprised if anyone didn't.

[CrosspoolClarets]

As others have said the comments on the PPV charge of £15 proved to me that he isn’t good enough for that role. Some decisions shine a light on general competence and a “feel” for the customer base, it was fairly clear to me at that point that the club had gone backwards.

Not his fault of course, one always has to blame the person who recruited him.

[Papabendi]

He said at the time it was the best of a bunch of sub optimal options. He didnt choose to bring in PPV single handedly.

[Zlatan]

Didn’t see that at the time but ridiculous comments from a Burnley manager which I’m quite surprised at

are you referring to the misleading headline or what Dyche actually said? just checking as the headline is not what Dyche actually said, although he does expand upon the concept of the fee in the interview and accepted that its a possibility for which he could (at the time of the interview) see "no big problem with it".

[claretonthecoast1882]

are you referring to the misleading headline or what Dyche actually said? just checking as the headline is not what Dyche actually said, although he does expand upon the concept of the fee in the interview and accepted that its a possibility for which he could (at the time of the interview) see "no big problem with it".

Makes far more sense though to read a headline and make your mind up on something without reading the article in full.

He would have been far wiser to say that if it was free and on a channel everybody had someone would complain if they didn't get a choice of beers, chilled and delivered free of charge 10 minutes prior to kick off.

[Edd_Claret]

are you referring to the misleading headline or what Dyche actually said? just checking as the headline is not what Dyche actually said, although he does expand upon the concept of the fee in the interview and accepted that its a possibility for which he could (at the time of the interview) see "no big problem with it".

No I read the article and came to my conclusion based on what Dyche said in that he saw no problem with it.

[Zlatan]

No I read the article and came to my conclusion based on what Dyche said in that he saw no problem with it.

that's OK then, we'll agree to disagree

[Edd_Claret]

that's OK then, we'll agree to disagree

Which is fine. I'm not a massive contributor on here but I'm not one of these that will get into an argument with someone for having a different opinion.

I felt, given the current climate, given a lot of people have been struggling it was a daft comment to come out with from the manager of our club. Plenty of people will agree with me, plenty wont

[Swizzlestick]

Makes far more sense though to read a headline and make your mind up on something without reading the article in full.

He would have been far wiser to say that if it was free and on a channel everybody had someone would complain if they didn't get a choice of beers, chilled and delivered free of charge 10 minutes prior to kick off.

One day you might have a day off from constantly berating Burnley fans on here for having an opinion.

[Chester Perry]

Interesting that the Chairman's notes for today's match say Neil Hart jumped and was not pushed

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/con ... -leicester

[claretblue]

A few weeks ago I heard three names Murger of people whose jobs were less secure than anyone else's. Rigg's was one, one's gone this afternoon and I believe the third one has already left although nothing has been said.

thought I hadn't seen Ben Gibson recently!

[ClaretTony]

Interesting that the Chairman's notes for today's match say Neil Hart jumped and was not pushed

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/con ... -leicester

I'd say nicely worded - if he was leaving of his own accord he'd be serving notice as previous CEOs have done. Be assured, there was no jumping.

[AfloatinClaret]

...once in a meeting with Dave Baldwin when I said Lee was the best chief exec we'd ever had because of the Krispy Kremes. "Are you that easily bought," Dave said. "Absolutely," I replied.

Whilst I didn't achieve much that was worthwhile during my working career, I did oversee the construction of the UK's first Krispy Kreme shop; it was inside the Harrods Department Store in Knightsbridge; I guess that only comes third though, as I also built the UK's first two Hooters restaurants (Nottingham & Birmingham) too.

[ksrclaret]

Well at least he's had a nice send off.

[bf2k]

Whilst I didn't achieve much that was worthwhile during my working career, I did oversee the construction of the UK's first Krispy Kreme shop; it was inside the Harrods Department Store in Knightsbridge; I guess that only comes third though, as I also built the UK's first two Hooters restaurants (Nottingham & Birmingham) too.

I’d say both of those establishments are worthy achievements

[Zlatan]

Whilst I didn't achieve much that was worthwhile during my working career, I did oversee the construction of the UK's first Krispy Kreme shop; it was inside the Harrods Department Store in Knightsbridge; I guess that only comes third though, as I also built the UK's first two Hooters restaurants (Nottingham & Birmingham) too.

I’d say both of those establishments are worthy achievements

I think a Krispy Kreme Hooters would be a brilliant establishment

[Marvins Van]

Really enjoyed reading this thread.
Well done all.
It's almost like the olden days before points scoring and back-stabbing.
A well informed debate about our beloved club, some banter etc.
more please.

[bf2k]

I think a Krispy Kreme Hooters would be a brilliant establishment

I’ve gone to my happy place

[Jamesy]

I’ve gone to my happy place

Blooming dear do those Krispy Kreme things. I can’t afford em. Have to make do with those inferior bags of jam doughnuts at a quid a pop.

[bf2k]

Blooming dear do those Krispy Kreme things. I can’t afford em. Have to make do with those inferior bags of jam doughnuts at a quid a pop.

They're bloody good though.

I'd like to blame Krispy Kreme for me being diabetic and for many of my heath conditions but the truth be told I had many of those before KK's hit our shores

What really doesn't help the blood sugars is I've to pass a stockist on my way into the office everyday It's far too tempting.

[ClaretTony]

They're bloody good though.

I'd like to blame Krispy Kreme for me being diabetic and for many of my heath conditions but the truth be told I had many of those before KK's hit our shores

What really doesn't help the blood sugars is I've to pass a stockist on my way into the office everyday It's far too tempting.

They started to become a regular feature of our long away trips but in the end my diabetes forced me to pull out. It's hard watching others eat them.

[Suratclaret]

They started to become a regular feature of our long away trips but in the end my diabetes forced me to pull out. It's hard watching others eat them.

Just looking at that pic of them has sent my blood sugar level up! Fortunately not available where I live although similarities exist. Agree with you CT, it's very hard watching others eat things I have to avoid.

[Claretforever]

It is purely speculation on my part, but with Anthony being the Commercial Director it seems fairly plausible if ALK intend to grow the club from a commercial viewpoint.

More than speculation I think, as I’ve heard he’s gone over the past couple of days. Change of direction in the club it would seem.

He’s a really nice guy is Anthony, and I think he worked at Wrexham earlier in his career? He seems to have been at BFC forever though in different roles.

[Loyalclaret]

Before 2000 it seems, even with 2 years out that is a fair stint!

[pushpinpussy]

He will be missed. Only here a short while but did what he was told to do whilst here. I had a couple of meetings with the guy and he was always pleasant and definitely knew his stuff. good luck to him.

[claretonthecoast1882]

One day you might have a day off from constantly berating Burnley fans on here for having an opinion.

Apologies if the truth hurt you a little, didn't really have you down as one of the whinging freeloaders but life is full of surprises. Well done you though on stepping forward without turtle holding your hand that is a big step for you, onwards and upwards kid

[Jamesy]

They started to become a regular feature of our long away trips but in the end my diabetes forced me to pull out. It's hard watching others eat them.

Got to admit those look good. It must be hard for people who work in offices with a Krispy Kreme stockist nearby. No wonder some of you became diabetic! I could eat at least three of those, to accompany a nice strong cup of Yorkshire tea.

[Zlatan]

Got to admit those look good. It must be hard for people who work in offices with a Krispy Kreme stockist nearby. No wonder some of you became diabetic! I could eat at least three of those, to accompany a nice strong cup of Yorkshire tea.

Amateur...

I've just polished off a bag of 5 chocolate donuts from Budgens, only went in for some more ground coffee to get me through the day... picked up a bag of the cheap choccy ones for a £1... not one left - moreish (I must hide/burn the evidence from the good lady)

anyway... is it Thursday today...? not long till the next game

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[Dougall]

I think a Krispy Kreme Hooters would be a brilliant establishment

Does anyone know where you can get Krispy Hooters cream?!

[ŽižkovClaret]

Does anyone know where you can get Krispy Hooters cream?!

Honestly the desserts in Hooters are awful, i don't know why i go

[bf2k]

Got to admit those look good. It must be hard for people who work in offices with a Krispy Kreme stockist nearby. No wonder some of you became diabetic! I could eat at least three of those, to accompany a nice strong cup of Yorkshire tea.

Well unfortunately I was type 1 diabetic at 11 years old so I can't blame it on eating Krispy's.

3??? If you have a box of 12 its difficult not to polish them all all yourself. Whoever comes in for one is momentarily given a long hard stare

And I'm sorry but you can't drink tea with KK's. It has to be a strong cup of coffee.

[Culmclaret]

Football CEO is a funny old job (given the high profile status of the manager/head coach and the greater hands on involvement of the Chair)and not one I would want, speaking as a CEO.

DB definitely a cut above the others we have had IMHO

[BurnleyFC]

More than speculation I think, as I’ve heard he’s gone over the past couple of days. Change of direction in the club it would seem.

He’s a really nice guy is Anthony, and I think he worked at Wrexham earlier in his career? He seems to have been at BFC forever though in different roles.

I hope they’re not making him the fall guy for the non-fulfilment of the Love Bet sponsorship money.

[Quickenthetempo]

Well unfortunately I was type 1 diabetic at 11 years old so I can't blame it on eating Krispy's.

3??? If you have a box of 12 its difficult not to polish them all all yourself. Whoever comes in for one is momentarily given a long hard stare

And I'm sorry but you can't drink tea with KK's. It has to be a strong cup of coffee.

I just have the fresh made donuts without added sugar when I take the kids to Blackpool pleasure beach. Far better that kripsy kremes and a lot healthier for diabetics. Can't beat freshly made.

[AfloatinClaret]

I think a Krispy Kreme Hooters would be a brilliant establishment

You know, I think that project might just be the one which could tempt me back onto a building site

[turfytopper]

To me...it seemed a big step up for him (Hart) when he was appointed. But I have no idea what he was like.

[burnmark]

Baldwin back as temporary CEO? That’s the story doing a few rounds.

[warksclaret]

Surely good news if true-and support for SD

[Chester Perry]

Baldwin back as temporary CEO? That’s the story doing a few rounds.

That is what Linked In is saying - though strange that his profile does not mention the EFL so it could just be out of date

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/david-baldwin-3b25a53b