Author Topic: Martin Broughton (Read 58762 times)

Robbie Soul · « **Reply #80 on:** October 13, 2010, 01:21:54 pm »

Quote from: beardsley4ever on October 13, 2010, 01:20:16 pm

You've just described 25% of our fans too!

We're a contrary bunch

H&G in!!!

koptician · « **Reply #81 on:** October 13, 2010, 01:22:39 pm »

Quote from: redmanphil on October 13, 2010, 01:16:26 pm

I believe businessmen will always put 'doing a good job' miles before supporting a football team. You dont get to the top of your game allowing things like supporting a club to get in your way.

You know the moral of this story don't you, if you need to get a job done, get a chelsea fan

Ben_ · « **Reply #82 on:** October 13, 2010, 01:26:38 pm »

Quote from: Groundskeeper Willie on October 13, 2010, 12:40:08 pm

With today´s ruling, Broughton can´t be seen as anything else than one of the most important figures in our history. Who knows where we´d be if it wasn´t for him?

I am deeply deeply grateful for all he´s done for our club.

Should he stay? Probably not, but I wouldn´t be disappointed if he did.

Fucking well done Martin.

That is it in one.

Yes he's done what he came in to do, but he's done it brilliantly.

ArgImAPirate · « **Reply #83 on:** October 13, 2010, 01:32:06 pm »

He's done a good job and I'm very happy that even though the Americans appointed him, he was fighting in the corner of the fans. Still not too happy about Rafa's sacking... but I will be eternally grateful for what he's done in getting the Americans out.

He'll always be welcome at Anfield, imo. If he wants to stay in some capacity, I would not be opposed to it. He's operated like a true professional and I'd like to see what he could do if he was in the mindset to provide success to a football club, rather than scouring the world for new owners. But I do think that Purslow & Ayres (especially Ayres) should stay.

stevied · « **Reply #84 on:** October 13, 2010, 01:32:07 pm »

Best thing Hicks did was employing him, well done Tom ya twat, Mr Broughton i salute you

beardsley4ever · « **Reply #85 on:** October 13, 2010, 01:33:50 pm »

Quote from: Robbie Soul on October 13, 2010, 01:21:54 pm

We're a contrary bunch

H&G in!!!

LOL LOL.

The Red artist. · « **Reply #86 on:** October 13, 2010, 01:36:09 pm »

My arl fella said from the start that he was the best man for the job. A lot of humble pie to be eaten by many.

Well done Martin Broughton, we salute you.

beardsley4ever · « **Reply #87 on:** October 13, 2010, 01:36:31 pm »

For what it's worth, I think that a big "Thank you, Martin Broughton" banner when we visit Stamford Bridge would be in order.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #88 on:** October 13, 2010, 01:49:29 pm »

He got the job done with the dignity and respect we have been missing for a long time at this club.

Sure he got paid a pretty penny to get it done but massive respect to him.

LiverLuke · « **Reply #89 on:** October 13, 2010, 01:51:50 pm »

he's done a great job, we owe a big thank you at the least.

rednich85 · « **Reply #90 on:** October 13, 2010, 01:53:17 pm »

He is owed a debt of gratitude from LFC fans worldwide.

I believe this couldnt of happened without his nous.

Daintstar · « **Reply #91 on:** October 13, 2010, 01:53:17 pm »

Quote from: Ben_ on October 13, 2010, 01:26:38 pm

That is it in one.

Yes he's done what he came in to do, but he's done it brilliantly.

Hit the nail on the head there.

Thomas · « **Reply #92 on:** October 13, 2010, 01:54:07 pm »

Genuine love for MB today. thank you

alex. · « **Reply #93 on:** October 13, 2010, 01:59:05 pm »

Quote from: beardsley4ever on October 13, 2010, 01:36:31 pm

For what it's worth, I think that a big "Thank you, Martin Broughton" banner when we visit Stamford Bridge would be in order.

Not yet, remember the 'Thank You David Moores' mosaic, look how that turned out.

Dr Manhattan · « **Reply #94 on:** October 13, 2010, 02:05:59 pm »

Yeah, I wouldn't go as far as to say we should be making banners and other things. We need to see how this all turns out, but my point still stands that he's a very very impressive individual and has acted very professionally throughout the whole sale process.

TheLeftSide · « **Reply #95 on:** October 13, 2010, 02:31:55 pm »

I think Broughton seems to be getting a lot of credit for work done by RBS. He was brought here to sell the club. He still hasn't done that.

MichaelA · « **Reply #96 on:** October 13, 2010, 02:33:49 pm »

Quote from: stevied on October 13, 2010, 01:32:07 pm

Best thing Hicks did was employing him, well done Tom ya twat, Mr Broughton i salute you

Hicks didn't employ him. Broughton and Purslow were both RBS initiated appointments. It's worth considering the tremendous long game that the Bank has played in both getting their money back and delivering our Club to - what appear to be - responsible owners. It's no mean feat.

DanFromMars · « **Reply #97 on:** October 13, 2010, 02:37:09 pm »

Don't think he'd want to stay to be honest. He's got another positive notch for his CV and can now move on.

Thanks for everything !

slaphead · « **Reply #98 on:** October 13, 2010, 02:37:27 pm »

Quote from: Liver Bird on October 13, 2010, 12:33:14 pm

Not bad for a chelsea fan, would be worth trying to keep him. Theres no doubt he and purslow have takena tremendous amount of stick...especially from me, but we can see now with whats gone on the amount of good work that has gone on behind the scenes.

See this is something that has really bothered me these last months.
All we hear is Liverpool fans saying "we do things beihind closed doors" and we do it "The Liverpool way" and all that.
Yet if we aint updated every 5 minutes people give off stink, assume the worst and give abuse.
You cant have it both ways
I'm not airing this at you chief, just a general observation.

Skuzzlebutt · « **Reply #99 on:** October 13, 2010, 02:40:58 pm »

The guy had balls to do what he did. All three of them did. Standing up to H&G like that was a massive decision and they didn't shy away from it at all.

I'd like him to stay on in some capacity if only for a short time to over see this season and make sure that the new owners are as good as their word. We have been fooled before.

welshred72 · « **Reply #100 on:** October 13, 2010, 02:41:11 pm »

Well done to all involved,everyone can give themselves a pat on the back.YNWA

kopite@m45 · « **Reply #101 on:** October 13, 2010, 02:41:19 pm »

This guy has done a stunning job. The way he has manipulated the board, got the brief to sell the club and done so with or without the Yanks' approval has been an amazing coup.

In particular I admire the way that he has closed the deal with NESV at exactly the right moment so RBS can hopefully avoid administration and transfer LFC to NESV whilst limiting the options for the Yanks is a masterstroke.

Seriously, we should open the 'Martin Broughton Stand' in his honour. This man will prove to be every bit as important as Bill Shankly imo.

Stussy · « **Reply #102 on:** October 13, 2010, 02:41:22 pm »

He is a very classy gentleman.

The ruthless, aggressive, take-no-bullshit way he dealt with Hicks in the last week was a pleasure to watch, and showed he isn't just a gentleman, he has the instincts of a scrapper too.

That is what a leader looks like.

muchtyred · « **Reply #103 on:** October 13, 2010, 02:44:00 pm »

A very professional job done by a very professional person. He said from the start, that the sale would not be conducted in the public eyes. But with the way the world is now a days, with forums and social networking it is very easy to spread stories!! But the whole board stuck to their guns, and done what they set out to do!!

Thank you!!!!

xerxes1 · « **Reply #104 on:** October 13, 2010, 02:44:02 pm »

Quote from: MichaelA on October 13, 2010, 02:33:49 pm

. It's worth considering the tremendous long game that the Bank has played in both getting their money back and delivering our Club to - what appear to be - responsible owners. It's no mean feat.

A very good point.

Big_Red · « **Reply #105 on:** October 13, 2010, 02:45:55 pm »

Quote from: Prelude no.5 on October 13, 2010, 12:35:41 pm

Leave immediately.

He's done what he's come to do. Well done, but then move on.

I don't want him to be making managerial appointments/sackings just because the banker said 'the media approve'.

thanks to RBS

DMace · « **Reply #106 on:** October 13, 2010, 02:55:11 pm »

Just listening to the Fratellis 'Chelsea Dagger' and for some reason it reminded me of Broughton, he was certainly a dagger in the heart of the Americans!!

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #107 on:** October 13, 2010, 03:11:39 pm »

Apologies for this being a pretty irrelevant question in light of today’s massive news but it’s driving me mad!...What’s the lookalike people have for Broughton – not Ian Mackellan/Magneto, I’m sure there was another one as well and I can’t place it?

Aristotle · « **Reply #108 on:** October 13, 2010, 03:24:14 pm »

Fair credit. Did a good job under bad circumstances. Want a new board though.

Still, extremely well done and I'll enjoy eating every single bad word I said about him

vorsprungtorbenpieknik · « **Reply #109 on:** October 13, 2010, 03:31:59 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on October 13, 2010, 03:11:39 pm

Apologies for this being a pretty irrelevant question in light of today’s massive news but it’s driving me mad!...What’s the lookalike people have for Broughton – not Ian Mackellan/Magneto, I’m sure there was another one as well and I can’t place it?

Timothy Dalton

TipTopKop · « **Reply #110 on:** October 13, 2010, 03:36:00 pm »

Quote from: MichaelA on October 13, 2010, 02:33:49 pm

Hicks didn't employ him. Broughton and Purslow were both RBS initiated appointments. It's worth considering the tremendous long game that the Bank has played in both getting their money back and delivering our Club to - what appear to be - responsible owners. It's no mean feat.

I really think with each passing day it will become more apparent just how close we were in the mouth of oblivion, totally by the skin of our teeth this, and it may well be too late for the Mancs.

The thing is, whatever happens with the new owners, there's no doubt about the amazing job it took to wrench these 2 out.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #111 on:** October 13, 2010, 03:43:31 pm »

Quote from: vorsprungtorbenpieknik on October 13, 2010, 03:31:59 pm

Timothy Dalton

Haha cheers.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #112 on:** October 13, 2010, 03:46:41 pm »

Quote from: TipTopKop on October 13, 2010, 03:36:00 pm

I really think with each passing day it will become more apparent just how close we were in the mouth of oblivion, totally by the skin of our teeth this, and it may well be too late for the Mancs.

The thing is, whatever happens with the new owners, there's no doubt about the amazing job it took to wrench these 2 out.

Indeed. I really hope the phrase "night is darkest just before dawn" is true for us.

And thankyou Martin.

LadsPen · « **Reply #113 on:** October 13, 2010, 03:47:49 pm »

Thanks.

If he wants the job full time, I'd like to think he'd be considered.

Passmaster Molby · « **Reply #114 on:** October 13, 2010, 03:51:09 pm »

Man of his word, and thats a man worth knowing. Thankyou Martin Broughton for getting rid of those two cancers from our great club.

I think a part of him will be red now y'know.

west_london_red · « **Reply #115 on:** October 13, 2010, 04:17:06 pm »

Anyone else notice that Broughton has been refering to the club as 'us' and 'we'?

Also, worth remembering while there was questions over who hired Puslow and Broughton (none in my mind, I always thought they were RBS appointments), Ayers was appointed by Hicks and deserves special praise for putting the club ahead of any loyalty he might have had with Hicks for giving him a job.

L666KOP · « **Reply #116 on:** October 13, 2010, 04:18:21 pm »

Finished what Rafa started, those two should be held in the highest esteem.
Believe me, but for Rafa and Broughton having the steel balls necessary to stand up to the cancers, our club would be staring into the abyss come friday.

What they have done, ably helped by Purslow and Ayre is to give us our club back.
No amount of thanks, from us fans can ever be enough for that.
I'm not saying we should erect statues next to shanks, but, if it weren't for Rafa seeing what was going on, and Martin being able to stand up to them, and having the nous to cover all bases whilst ousting them, that statue could well have been on ebay next week.
Also, I think, on reflection, Roy was appointed as a yes man, he's probably been better at the current job than Rafa, Broughton probably realised that having a manager that was too hands on, and not shy of speaking his mind would have possibly hindered his attempts to do what he has.

Unfortunately though for Roy, you need to follow Hicks and Gillett out of the door. You played your part, now it's time for us to appoint a real manager.
New adventures ahead for us now comrades, the golden sky has shown itself, the phoenix has risen.

Time to move on.

Garry_LFC · « **Reply #117 on:** October 13, 2010, 04:21:05 pm »

The only Chelsea fan we'll welcome back to Anfield with open arms.

Carra-ton · « **Reply #118 on:** October 13, 2010, 04:26:51 pm »

Respect to Martin Broughton, great work. Can't believe some of the unappreciative condescending remarks on here, he did what many wouldn't have that is to show a backbone. He already has earned a place in LFC history. Honorary scouser - deserving.

Derry-Red · « **Reply #119 on:** October 13, 2010, 04:31:28 pm »

Credit where its due, he did a good job. I wasn't too happy with him at the start but he's more than made up for that now.