My Thoughts On GP, and the Lad from The Island...

[Goddard]

Just a few random thoughts from me, everyone else seems to have had theirs... so I'll give mine from the point of view of a normal QPR fan, who knows nobody on this site, defends nobody for the sake of it, or has any "agenda". (I hate that phrase!)



I see Gianni Paladini as a slippery, crafty little salesman/agent, who got in a bit over his head financially when he bought into QPR. And juggled his way out of it.
And believe it or not... that is a compliment.

Every club could do with a crafty ex-agent, who knows how these blokes work... and his experience in dealing with agents/greedy footballers is very useful. And we should channel his abilities down that route. A kind of "Club Agent" role, to assist Warnock with £££ matters, negotiations etc..

I like the fact that he's a ducker and diver, a bit "slippery", and knows how other slippery people work (Agents). I'm not so sure that Ishan or Amit are the most suitable people to deal with a certain type of person, unique to football. They lack the experience of how these blokes work. How football works.
Mr Paladini does understand these crafy b******s, because he was one. And I'm sure that's why the new owners have left him to do that job... rather than the ridiculous role he previously held, which he was given by a very ridiculous Orange Man. Briatore was, in terms of his football knowledge - a complete idi0t.


What I DON'T like about GP is the amount of time he and his staff clearly spend looking at fans messageboards, occasionally posting on them (FACT), and answering his phone to anyone who wants a "little chat" about QPR stuff.

We all want more communication with the fans, and I have no problem with the radio show, or his meeting with SM, (who is getting some ridiculous stick for that)... and a Fans Forum or two is a great idea, and should be encouraged.

But if you're reading this Mr Paladini (or any of his staff), I think you should get offline, stop the leaks from the club, concentrate 100% of your time in helping Neil Warnock do his job, make sure all the staff at QPR are happy and pulling the same way, and act in a more professional way... rather than trying to be "Mr Popular", and convincing people who are never going to believe a word you say anyway that you are a "nice bloke, with QPR at heart".
Because I actually think you are those things... but you simply open your gob too much, and spend too much time reading extreme (from both sides) snapshot views on websites, and caring about what fans think of you, rather than just getting your head down and doing your job in a professional manner.
Grow up, shut up, get offline, and do what you're undoubtably good at.... dealing with slippery sods, by being more slippery than them - for the good of QPR.




And as for SM... yes I've spoken to him, so I know he is 100% genuine.
Thank you. You've done nothing wrong, and at least you didn't do that piece just to raise your "profile" or grab attention.
I know that.

You don't have to fight your corner every 2 minutes, just leave it mate.
And safe trip over... and back.

[Chalet1882]

verry verry good post goddard agreed with everything there really

i want ure badge to be qprs badge do a poll please or a petetion

cheers pal

[themodfather]

time to go, end of.
he has done the job required, thank you, we want to move on.

[sirpiechucker]

Top post Goddard. You have an extremely similar opinion to me on many QPR matters including this occassion.

I often think Paladini is like a public sector worker (I am one myself) in the sense that it is easy to become one but impossible to get rid of one. We have so many people who in my line of work constantly fail to do the job that they are paid for properly but because of the unions (which I'm not against) and all the employment laws they are impossible to fire. Nothing against Paladini as I've never met him but in the job that he was doing he failed miserably to do time and time again but never lost his job over it. He better do a lot better in his new role otherwise he might get found out.

[Goddard]

time to go, end of.
he has done the job required, thank you, we want to move on.

If he's replaced by someone with specific expert knowledge of football, or QPR in particular... fine.

Until then, the new owners should use his experience to the benefit of the club.

I personally don't give a rats #### about the bloke, one way or another.

[Funky]

People scream for communication from the club and demmand answers.

GP gives his first couple of interviews for ages and for some people it's still not good enough.

I very much doubt Gianni after all the years been at the club really gives a toss what people write about him on message boards anymore.

You can pleae all of the people, no ones perfect the guy has made some blunders but none of them were really that bad when people look back at the Wright/Blackburn era.

[nuffieldranger]

Top post Goddard. You have an extremely similar opinion to me on many QPR matters including this occassion.

I often think Paladini is like a public sector worker (I am one myself) in the sense that it is easy to become one but impossible to get rid of one. We have so many people who in my line of work constantly fail to do the job that they are paid for properly but because of the unions (which I'm not against) and all the employment laws they are impossible to fire. Nothing against Paladini as I've never met him but in the job that he was doing he failed miserably to do time and time again but never lost his job over it. He better do a lot better in his new role otherwise he might get found out.

public sector workers me too

[cross it Dave]

Set a thief to catch a thief, your not wrong Goddard

[Goddard]

People scream for communication from the club and demmand answers.

GP gives his first couple of interviews for ages and for some people it's still not good enough.

I very much doubt Gianni after all the years been at the club really gives a toss what people write about him on message boards anymore.

You can pleae all of the people, no ones perfect the guy has made some blunders but none of them were really that bad when people look back at the Wright/Blackburn era.

There's comunication, and there's comunication... and I clearly said that the interview with SM, and the radio show were fine.

If he's not bothered about these boards, why read them, and occasionally even post on them?
Because he does.

That's not a chairmans job - he shouldn't be doing it. Maybe some think he should?
Maybe I'm out of touch with the ways of the web?



And because I attacked him and defended him in the same post (it's called balance!), I suppose it was inivitable that two of the first 3 replies to it are either strongly pro-GP, or strongly anti-GP reponses.
Like you say... you can't please everyone(!)

[Funky]

BP used to post and read the message boards hardly a big deal or unique?

[Goddard]

BP used to post and read the message boards hardly a big deal or unique?

Stopped posting when he became chairman though.
dot.org, I believe.


Bottom line: I don't think GP should spend his time reading this stuff, or posting.
Just do his job.


You think it's ok to leak and lurk. Fine.

Opinions etc...

[Nodge70]

There's comunication, and there's comunication... and I clearly said that the interview with SM, and the radio show were fine.

If he's not bothered about these boards, why read them, and occasionally even post on them?
Because he does.

That's not a chairmans job - he shouldn't be doing it. Maybe some think he should?
Maybe I'm out of touch with the ways of the web?



And because I attacked him and defended him in the same post (it's called balance!), I suppose it was inivitable that two of the first 3 replies to it are either strongly pro-GP, or strongly anti-GP reponses.
Like you say... you can't please everyone(!)

Happens at most clubs Goddard.....very senior figures just can't resist.

[Goddard]

Happens at most clubs Goddard.....very senior figures just can't resist.

Yeah, I'm probably a bit naive in thinking they should just get on with their jobs.
To be fair, I'm sure he's not alone in that.

I do think that these boards give a very distorted view of how a fanbase is feeling.
Most fans just want to go to games, have a beer, and don't hold any strong views about politics and boardroom guff.

Briatore was an exception, because his madness spilled over onto the pitch, and messed up everyones day.

[MYU]

Yeah, I'm probably a bit naive in thinking they should just get on with their jobs.
To be fair, I'm sure he's not alone in that.

I do think that these boards give a very distorted view of how a fanbase is feeling.
Most fans just want to go to games, have a beer, and don't hold any strong views about politics and boardroom guff.

Briatore was an exception, because his madness spilled over onto the pitch, and messed up everyones day.

I agree and think this is the reason Flavio stepped down because he wants the club to do well.

[Nodge70]

Yeah, I'm probably a bit naive in thinking they should just get on with their jobs.
To be fair, I'm sure he's not alone in that.

I do think that these boards give a very distorted view of how a fanbase is feeling.Most fans just want to go to games, have a beer, and don't hold any strong views about politics and boardroom guff.

Briatore was an exception, because his madness spilled over onto the pitch, and messed up everyones day.

Absolutely!

My Dad and my brother don't use them and don't know/couldn't care less about the back room shenanigans. They only moaned about the lotto kit having ridiculous sizes.

I think my brother's missus was extremely put out to be bought a "large" shirt when she's a size 12!