Kmcalpin Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I have a lot of time for the guy and in my opinion Motherwell are lucky to have him. Long may he reign. Seconded. I've known him for many years and he's Motherwell through and through. Whats more important though is his enthusiasm for the job, his willingness to put in long hours and his professionalism. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 The last time I spoke to him he was standing behind the goal at the ladies cup final v Rangers shooting pictures for the online match report. How many GM’s do you think would take on the job of a sports photographer when the usual guy wasn’t available? The guy goes above and beyond for the cause. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 He's a spunkrag. Allegedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoF Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Don't know it's because he's responsive and easily accessible to the fans (a good thing) or because he's a bit more in the public eye than others clubs general managers but I find the obsession with him a bit creepy. Bet he does too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 If he was a faceless man in a suit that used to be a bank manager, we'd barely know his name. I think it's a bit of "ah kent his faither" from the folk who constantly point the finger at him. He's a good guy, well respected by all accounts and has worked very hard to get where he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianc Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 All I know about Alan was when I took some supporters of other teams (and none) to the first Aberdeen game at the start of the season and we were sat with an Aberdeen director and his wife for grub and the lad in the hospitality pointed him out and said "that guy would shed blood for this team". The Aberdeen director said "I know". Enough said for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldaft Mk1 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Met and spoke to Alan on a few occasions, good guy, highly educated, handsome ,with a drop dead gorgeous fiancée and living the dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... twistandshout1983 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I personally think Burrows is doing a good job, Well through and through and no worse than the likes of Dempster or Nevin. Admire the way he stood up for the club at the time of the playoffs with regards to the ticket allocation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... daver Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 He's general manager. They were chief executives - completely different roles. I don't think he's making the type of decisions they were required to but yes, he did well with the play-offs (not that the SPFL think so). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Richie Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 If he wasn't a 'fan', people wouldn't be questioning him. I don't see threads (directly) about Derek Weir etc. Everyone starts from somewhere. I've always thought he's conducted himself pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... GrahamH Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 This is no slight on the job he's doing but if he wasn't a fan he wouldn't be doing the job as he wouldn't have had the qualifications or experience to apply. How he's done since he got the job is up for debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Gadgey Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 This is no slight on the job he's doing but if he wasn't a fan he wouldn't be doing the job as he wouldn't have had the qualifications or experience to apply. How he's done since he got the job is up for debate. And you know this because........????? I mean, have you seen the blokes CV, or were you on the interview panel? Seen the job description and list of other applicants? Or have you just made a desperate leap of assumption based upon your own ignorance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... GrahamH Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 His CV was pretty much there for all to see before he got the job. What would the list of applicants have to do with anything? You seem to be very ignorant of how these things work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... fizoxy Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 People work their way up through organizations all the time, no big deal. He also did have jobs before he joined MFC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... The African Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Don't know him personally and have had no dealings with him, but, from what others have said on here he seems to be a good guy doing a decent job so what's not to admire about that? Maybe he got lucky landing the original media role with the club, but having made a success if that he has had the guts to step up to the next level. He had a tough task as we lost a lot of experience when Dempster left and seems to have grown into the job. As for being qualified for the job in the first place, it seems to me that it would be a very specialised role so hanging on for someone who ticked all the boxes could have been a lengthy and ultimately fruitless search. Yes, it may have been a gamble for both employer and employee but it seems to be working out. Good luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... mjw Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 This is no slight on the job he's doing but if he wasn't a fan he wouldn't be doing the job as he wouldn't have had the qualifications or experience to apply. How he's done since he got the job is up for debate.Is it up for debate though?The only time the guys name gets mentioned on here is when we get beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Gadgey Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 His CV was pretty much there for all to see before he got the job. What would the list of applicants have to do with anything? You seem to be very ignorant of how these things work.... Aye Graham, that must make you the oracle.....please feel free to enlighten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Busta Nut Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 This thread has been pretty positive, I like that. I have known 'Flow for years. Good guy. And he answers questions like "whats mark McGhee's favourite dinosaur?"What a guy.(it's a t-rex) I need a sound clip. My message tone of "Oh Stegosaurus" is a bit dated now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... eddiemunster Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Punching above his weight? Must have a dig like Tyson. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... johnstone Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Aye Flow is sound and has the club at his heart. Puts in a fair shift too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... GrahamH Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Aye Graham, that must make you the oracle.....please feel free to enlightenKnowing that the list of applicants has absolutely nothing to do with whether or not somebody is qualified for a job doesn't really make me an oracle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Gadgey Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 mate, your response just exposes your ignorance. But if it helps this needless tittle tattle then you win. G'on yersel big man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... GrahamH Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 mate, your response just exposes your ignorance. But if it helps this needless tittle tattle then you win. G'on yersel big man! Now that my ignorance has been exposed I have no comeback. You win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Well Well Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 ...and he has done nothing about the yellow paint on the terracing wtf is he actually doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Al B Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 This is no slight on the job he's doing but if he wasn't a fan he wouldn't be doing the job as he wouldn't have had the qualifications or experience to apply. How he's done since he got the job is up for debate. How he has done can't possibly be up for debate, because we don't have the slightest clue what he does. (As it should be in my opinion). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 2 of 4 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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twistandshout1983 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I personally think Burrows is doing a good job, Well through and through and no worse than the likes of Dempster or Nevin. Admire the way he stood up for the club at the time of the playoffs with regards to the ticket allocation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 He's general manager. They were chief executives - completely different roles. I don't think he's making the type of decisions they were required to but yes, he did well with the play-offs (not that the SPFL think so). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 If he wasn't a 'fan', people wouldn't be questioning him. I don't see threads (directly) about Derek Weir etc. Everyone starts from somewhere. I've always thought he's conducted himself pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamH Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 This is no slight on the job he's doing but if he wasn't a fan he wouldn't be doing the job as he wouldn't have had the qualifications or experience to apply. How he's done since he got the job is up for debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgey Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 This is no slight on the job he's doing but if he wasn't a fan he wouldn't be doing the job as he wouldn't have had the qualifications or experience to apply. How he's done since he got the job is up for debate. And you know this because........????? I mean, have you seen the blokes CV, or were you on the interview panel? Seen the job description and list of other applicants? Or have you just made a desperate leap of assumption based upon your own ignorance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamH Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 His CV was pretty much there for all to see before he got the job. What would the list of applicants have to do with anything? You seem to be very ignorant of how these things work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 People work their way up through organizations all the time, no big deal. He also did have jobs before he joined MFC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The African Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Don't know him personally and have had no dealings with him, but, from what others have said on here he seems to be a good guy doing a decent job so what's not to admire about that? Maybe he got lucky landing the original media role with the club, but having made a success if that he has had the guts to step up to the next level. He had a tough task as we lost a lot of experience when Dempster left and seems to have grown into the job. As for being qualified for the job in the first place, it seems to me that it would be a very specialised role so hanging on for someone who ticked all the boxes could have been a lengthy and ultimately fruitless search. Yes, it may have been a gamble for both employer and employee but it seems to be working out. Good luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 This is no slight on the job he's doing but if he wasn't a fan he wouldn't be doing the job as he wouldn't have had the qualifications or experience to apply. How he's done since he got the job is up for debate.Is it up for debate though?The only time the guys name gets mentioned on here is when we get beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgey Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 His CV was pretty much there for all to see before he got the job. What would the list of applicants have to do with anything? You seem to be very ignorant of how these things work.... Aye Graham, that must make you the oracle.....please feel free to enlighten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 This thread has been pretty positive, I like that. I have known 'Flow for years. Good guy. And he answers questions like "whats mark McGhee's favourite dinosaur?"What a guy.(it's a t-rex) I need a sound clip. My message tone of "Oh Stegosaurus" is a bit dated now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiemunster Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Punching above his weight? Must have a dig like Tyson. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstone Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Aye Flow is sound and has the club at his heart. Puts in a fair shift too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamH Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Aye Graham, that must make you the oracle.....please feel free to enlightenKnowing that the list of applicants has absolutely nothing to do with whether or not somebody is qualified for a job doesn't really make me an oracle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgey Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 mate, your response just exposes your ignorance. But if it helps this needless tittle tattle then you win. G'on yersel big man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamH Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 mate, your response just exposes your ignorance. But if it helps this needless tittle tattle then you win. G'on yersel big man! Now that my ignorance has been exposed I have no comeback. You win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Well Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 ...and he has done nothing about the yellow paint on the terracing wtf is he actually doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 This is no slight on the job he's doing but if he wasn't a fan he wouldn't be doing the job as he wouldn't have had the qualifications or experience to apply. How he's done since he got the job is up for debate. How he has done can't possibly be up for debate, because we don't have the slightest clue what he does. (As it should be in my opinion). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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