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Post by wrightstuff on Mar 10, 2024 9:22:10 GMT
A tiny handful of county CEO's are former professional cricketers, but most are not.
In the same way a great player might not be a great coach, there is no rule that says someone who hasn't played at a high level can't be a good CEO.
The main thing is this guy doesn't seem to stay put very long: always moving on to the next project.
So, either he's very good, and moves on to something a bit better each time, or there are 'difficulties' that see him depart after a year or two of each appointment.
Either way, his past employment history Suggests he will give the club two years of his valuable time, before moving on to something a bit bigger.
The main thing is- will he leave the club in a better place than he found it?
He seems to see his roll as a 'fixer'- sorts something out: then gets bored and looks for something a bit bigger that needs fixing.
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Post by lovelyboy on Mar 10, 2024 19:51:50 GMT
A tiny handful of county CEO's are former professional cricketers, but most are not. In the same way a great player might not be a great coach, there is no rule that says someone who hasn't played at a high level can't be a good CEO. The main thing is this guy doesn't seem to stay put very long: always moving on to the next project. So, either he's very good, and moves on to something a bit better each time, or there are 'difficulties' that see him depart after a year or two of each appointment. Either way, his past employment history Suggests he will give the club two years of his valuable time, before moving on to something a bit bigger. The main thing is- will he leave the club in a better place than he found it? He seems to see his roll as a 'fixer'- sorts something out: then gets bored and looks for something a bit bigger that needs fixing. But we need a fixer don’t we? And a quick fix at that! If he comes and sorts us out for two years and then leaves then that’s great! |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Mar 11, 2024 13:08:39 GMT
 I am somewhat bemused about recent talk of the offices in the new Apartment block. My understanding being, from various posts on this Forum, that the Club is unable to rent them out. Out of curiosity, "I did a Google" and found the below page. www.gravesjenkins.com/property/tate-offices-sussex-county-cricket-club-hove-bn3-3anAt a rental cost of £26.50 a sq.ft, the gravesjenkins.com website states, "A unique opportunity to lease a floor or the entirety of a state-of-the-art office building within the prestigious Sussex County Cricket Ground. This established location is poised for further regeneration, promising an even more enriched environment for any business operations." AccommodationThe offices have the following internal floor measurements:-
Ground Floor: 3,017 sq ft (280.3 m2) * Now Under Offer *
First Floor: 3,433 sq ft (319 m2)
Second Floor: 3,452 sq ft (320.7 m2) * Now Under Offer *
Total Accommodation (Net Internal Area): 9,902 sq ft (920 m2)So, two of these floors are under offer (does that mean the sale will go through?) With the first floor still available. I accept it has taken Sussex CCC almost a year to reach this point, but surely, this is good news for the Club? Presumably if the rental sales do go ahead, this will help the Club's revenue stream for 2024? |
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Post by therealab1 on Mar 12, 2024 7:52:44 GMT
I am somewhat bemused about recent talk of the offices in the new Apartment block. My understanding being, from various posts on this Forum, that the Club is unable to rent them out. Out of curiosity, "I did a Google" and found the below page. www.gravesjenkins.com/property/tate-offices-sussex-county-cricket-club-hove-bn3-3anAt a rental cost of £26.50 a sq.ft, the gravesjenkins.com website states, "A unique opportunity to lease a floor or the entirety of a state-of-the-art office building within the prestigious Sussex County Cricket Ground. This established location is poised for further regeneration, promising an even more enriched environment for any business operations." AccommodationThe offices have the following internal floor measurements:-
Ground Floor: 3,017 sq ft (280.3 m2) * Now Under Offer *
First Floor: 3,433 sq ft (319 m2)
Second Floor: 3,452 sq ft (320.7 m2) * Now Under Offer *
Total Accommodation (Net Internal Area): 9,902 sq ft (920 m2)So, two of these floors are under offer (does that mean the sale will go through?) With the first floor still available. I accept it has taken Sussex CCC almost a year to reach this point, but surely, this is good news for the Club? Presumably if the rental sales do go ahead, this will help the Club's revenue stream for 2024? Without checking you also did one showing nome of them rented or someone did. To clarify what happened, all were rented but the deal fell through and that had a damaging effect to our 24 budget. Looks like next year is brighter though. |
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Post by kevininnessupersub on Apr 30, 2024 18:54:00 GMT
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Post by joe on May 1, 2024 7:45:06 GMT
Anyone who affiliates themselves with George Galloway has to viewed somewhat suspiciously. In Monty’s case I’m afraid the lift doesn’t go to the top floor.
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Post by squarepoint on May 1, 2024 9:00:41 GMT
I’m not sure who comes across as the more desperate from this, Panesar or Galloway. The fall from grace of Monty Panesar is one of the saddest stories in cricket.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 1, 2024 11:02:44 GMT
Poor ol' Monty. As you say he is "one marble short of a full bag", although in his case, let's make that two. His agent at HTalent has tried everything to keep Monty in the public eye from one celebrity TV embarrassment to himself even writing a cricket blog, which to be fair, did generate some interest. So, going into politics must be a final desperate move.  Monty does have the notoriety, the ethnic look and naivety, but sadly, he will be eaten alive by the political sharks if he ever makes any progress. htalentmanagement.com/monty-panesar/ |
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Post by wrightstuff on May 1, 2024 11:21:10 GMT
If he's really desperate, there's always, 'I'm a nonentity, get me out of here'.
He'd be good on that.
I've a feeling he'd be the wimp who failed at all the trials, and consequently the viewers would vote for him to do more and more trials.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 8, 2024 10:30:27 GMT
A photo is worth 1,000 words and this one certainly tells a few tales after being posted on X.  : Only 13 county attendances are shown (Durham, Essex, Glamorgan, Glos and Derbyshire are missing), but even so, it is good to see Sussex in 7th position above TMGs like Lancashire and Warwickshire. : Northants only attracting 6,608 people from 7 home games, each one four days, is really embarrassing. Agreed, rain no doubt wiped out a fair few days etc.. but this equals to just 236 people for each playing day. How many dogs are their in this figure? : A major surprise is Warwickshire attracting just 14,986 people. Yet, no surprises that Surrey and Middlesex lead the way. Both London clubs and both playing at top cricket venues. When you look at these attendance figures especially the lowly ones (who knows how many Gloucestershire, Glamorgan or Derbyshire attracted), is it no wonder the ECB is attempting to find a way of keeping 18 counties alive, yet is being criticised and lambasted for daring to choose The 100 format path. Supporters are incredibly lucky to have the County Championship still intact and with 14 games to follow and enjoy, when from a financial outlook, apart from Surrey, they are a hopeless loss leader, where in a normal capitalistic environment, such endeavour would have been kicked into the long grass, years ago. |
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Post by squarepoint on May 8, 2024 12:25:58 GMT
Poor ol' Monty. As you say he is "one marble short of a full bag", although in his case, let's make that two. His agent at HTalent has tried everything to keep Monty in the public eye from one celebrity TV embarrassment to himself even writing a cricket blog, which to be fair, did generate some interest. So, going into politics must be a final desperate move. Monty does have the notoriety, the ethnic look and naivety, but sadly, he will be eaten alive by the political sharks if he ever makes any progress. htalentmanagement.com/monty-panesar/So he lasted a week and sensibly got out before those sharks ate him alive. Hope he somehow manages to get his act together. |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 8, 2024 12:51:01 GMT
Monty writes on social media, "I realise I need more time to listen, learn and find my political home, one that aligns with my personal and political values. I wish The Workers Party all the best but look forward to taking some time to mature and find my political feet, so I am well prepared to deliver my very best when I next run up to the political wicket." A word salad, at best.  www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68976806 |
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Post by therealab1 on May 8, 2024 13:23:14 GMT
A photo is worth 1,000 words and this one certainly tells a few tales after being posted on X. : Only 13 county attendances are shown (Durham, Essex, Glamorgan, Glos and Derbyshire are missing), but even so, it is good to see Sussex in 7th position above TMGs like Lancashire and Warwickshire. : Northants only attracting 6,608 people from 7 home games, each one four days, is really embarrassing. Agreed, rain no doubt wiped out a fair few days etc.. but this equals to just 236 people for each playing day. How many dogs are their in this figure? : A major surprise is Warwickshire attracting just 14,986 people. Yet, no surprises that Surrey and Middlesex lead the way. Both London clubs and both playing at top cricket venues. When you look at these attendance figures especially the lowly ones (who knows how many Gloucestershire, Glamorgan or Derbyshire attracted), is it no wonder the ECB is attempting to find a way of keeping 18 counties alive, yet is being criticised and lambasted for daring to choose The 100 format path. Supporters are incredibly lucky to have the County Championship still intact and with 14 games to follow and enjoy, when from a financial outlook, apart from Surrey, they are a hopeless loss leader, where in a normal capitalistic environment, such endeavour would have been kicked into the long grass, years ago. Without questioning the data too much i wonder how valid it is? There must have been 3000 kids alone in for the 1st Steve Smith game most of the temporary stands were full too. |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on May 8, 2024 13:43:06 GMT
I agree it is difficult to validate the attendance figures shown.
The post/details appeared on X yesterday. Someone responded
by saying how surprised they were by the 2023 Middlesex
attendance figure.
Some local football teams like Southwick FC, probably attract
more people to a game than the Northants daily average of
236 for a home county championship fixture.
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Post by therealab1 on May 8, 2024 13:54:17 GMT
I agree it is difficult to validate the attendance figures shown. The post/details appeared on X yesterday. Someone responded by saying how surprised they were by the 2023 Middlesex attendance figure. Some local football teams like Southwick FC, probably attract more people to a game than the Northants daily average of 236 for a home county championship fixture. The schedule is now the big talking point again. I would probably sack off the 50 over competition or do it at the very start of the season in the old Benson and Hedges Cup Format of a group stage and then knockouts after. Make the Championship playable in August too and allow a 3rd overseas player to bolster squads and also allow players contracted to Hundred franchises to play in CC if not playing for the franchise. We dont need 4 formats and if the Hundred is here to stay we need to sacrifice something. I wouldnt want any less than 6 home games for the CC. |
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