| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today 11:23 - Jun 26 with 7826 views | Billywitch |
To my surprise, we (the people working onsite) have been told strictly nobody is to speak to him or those with him, even if we are spoken to. If we do we risk being escorted off site.
Others working here have told me that this is common practice when working here, with the same rules applied to the players before/after training.
There must be 20 season ticket holders, and regular away fans on this site. Was excited to start this next few weeks of work, bit of a dampener on it now.
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:21 - Jun 26 with 920 views | Churchman |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 13:58 - Jun 26 by hype313 |
The Corporate flannel is painful, but it's the world Ashton lives in, especially with US Bosses to adhere to.
He doesn't have to talk like that to the wider fanbase, but I suppose if it's in your vocabulary day in, day out, it's hard to move away from.
Just take what you need from what he says, and forget the fluff, that's what I do.
Good that he's moved away from 'Your Football Club' to 'The Football Club'
Small steps.... |
Yes it is and I suspect he doesn’t even know he’s doing it or if he does, doesn’t care. Dealing with it was a question of reading the message between the twaddle of bite size chunks, peeling the onion, bottom up planning, low hanging fruit, quick wins, bandwidth, paradigms and blue sky ffing thinking
Tbh soundbites and media stuff - I’m not very interested. It’s what they actually do that counts. I’ve met so many people over the years that can talk but cannot do what’s required.
I’m sure the staff will have got used to his ‘language’ over five years. Good to work for? Bad? Absolutely no idea. Is the club growing and facilities improving? Are we getting stronger on the field? Can we win more than one home game next season? That’s what matters to me. |  | | |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:22 - Jun 26 with 912 views | J2BLUE |
Is this what happened or did they say please leave him to do his job? I doubt they said don't reply if spoken to, just don't turn a quick hello from him into into a 30 minute conversation. |  | | |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:23 - Jun 26 with 908 views | Bluespeed225 |
Give Gary a hard hat with ‘Boss’ on the front, and make sure your shorts are pulled up high enough not to reveal your anus. [Post edited 26 Jun 14:32]
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:25 - Jun 26 with 889 views | hoppy |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 11:26 - Jun 26 by bluesbrothers |
I sort of get it, but not the "even if spoken to" bit"! |
Who doesn't like a good spontaneous game of mime and Charades?
It's almost like a team building exercise. |  |
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:26 - Jun 26 with 886 views | Swansea_Blue |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 12:36 - Jun 26 by FrimleyBlue |
Am i the only one that thinks this is a sensible process and simple to manage if you do the same for everyone.
The club talks of culture. Now if the training ground is to be seen as THE place to work then sure keep it entirely professional. It also limits potential slip ups during conversations. |
If it’s true, it would be utterly bonkers and a sign of a very unhealthy environment. I’ve no idea if it’s true though, so won’t be worrying about it. |  |
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:31 - Jun 26 with 845 views | J2BLUE |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:26 - Jun 26 by Swansea_Blue |
If it’s true, it would be utterly bonkers and a sign of a very unhealthy environment. I’ve no idea if it’s true though, so won’t be worrying about it. |
Would it? People are expected to be professional.
Also, who told them this? The club or the contractor wanting to front run any potential issues to get future work?
It wasn't Ashton or the OP would have said so. | | | |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:32 - Jun 26 with 838 views | hoppy |
"Us and our people..... but not those ones" | |
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:32 - Jun 26 with 838 views | hype313 |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:21 - Jun 26 by Churchman |
Yes it is and I suspect he doesn’t even know he’s doing it or if he does, doesn’t care. Dealing with it was a question of reading the message between the twaddle of bite size chunks, peeling the onion, bottom up planning, low hanging fruit, quick wins, bandwidth, paradigms and blue sky ffing thinking
Tbh soundbites and media stuff - I’m not very interested. It’s what they actually do that counts. I’ve met so many people over the years that can talk but cannot do what’s required.
I’m sure the staff will have got used to his ‘language’ over five years. Good to work for? Bad? Absolutely no idea. Is the club growing and facilities improving? Are we getting stronger on the field? Can we win more than one home game next season? That’s what matters to me. |
I mean if nothing else, a good drinking game can be had from his soundbites.
Starter for ten... Egress |  |
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:34 - Jun 26 with 828 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:26 - Jun 26 by Swansea_Blue |
If it’s true, it would be utterly bonkers and a sign of a very unhealthy environment. I’ve no idea if it’s true though, so won’t be worrying about it. |
I agree.
Hopefully nonsense. |  |
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:34 - Jun 26 with 822 views | FrimleyBlue |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:26 - Jun 26 by Swansea_Blue |
If it’s true, it would be utterly bonkers and a sign of a very unhealthy environment. I’ve no idea if it’s true though, so won’t be worrying about it. |
Not really
If you are a contractor you are there to do a job not speak to the employers staff
If its true. Nothing wrong with it imo |  |
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:35 - Jun 26 with 825 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:31 - Jun 26 by J2BLUE |
Would it? People are expected to be professional.
Also, who told them this? The club or the contractor wanting to front run any potential issues to get future work?
It wasn't Ashton or the OP would have said so. |
Dont speak even if spoken to isnt a professional environment.
Hopefully its just made up. | |
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:36 - Jun 26 with 824 views | Swansea_Blue |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:31 - Jun 26 by J2BLUE |
Would it? People are expected to be professional.
Also, who told them this? The club or the contractor wanting to front run any potential issues to get future work?
It wasn't Ashton or the OP would have said so. |
It seems utterly bonkers to me whether issued by the club or contractor. It’s amusing though to think someone may (if true) be treating their staff like Trappist Monks. | |
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:38 - Jun 26 with 814 views | ipswichtillidie |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 11:40 - Jun 26 by Billywitch |
Might still happen, you never know. But my guess would be it's totally staged if it happens |
How’s the site looking thou Bah? 5/6 weeks realistic? |  |
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:42 - Jun 26 with 791 views | FrimleyBlue |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:36 - Jun 26 by Swansea_Blue |
It seems utterly bonkers to me whether issued by the club or contractor. It’s amusing though to think someone may (if true) be treating their staff like Trappist Monks. |
Its quite normal
Accordung to online sources
"5 sitesIpswich Town FC imposes strict site rules for external contractors working at Portman Road and the training ground, which explicitly include a non-engagement policy. External workforce members are forbidden from initiating casual conversations, asking for autographs, or taking photos with players and coaching staff"
Football clubs strictly enforce these boundaries to maintain a secure, professional, and focused environment for the athletic staff. Violation of these protocols frequently results in the immediate removal of the contractor from the site.
Specific Playford Road Rules
Zero Player/Staff Contact: Do not talk to, shout at, or seek autographs/selfies from players, coaching staff, or executives anywhere on the 33-acre complex.
Manchester United (Carrington): United enforces an incredibly strict site induction policy. Contractors must sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and face an immediate lifetime ban from all club properties if they interact with first-team players or staff.
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:53 - Jun 26 with 748 views | baxterbasics |
Buddy of mine used to work at a VFX office in Soho, doing CGI for films. They had Madonna visiting to do some shooting. He was told pretty much the same instruction. Even when she asked him for a bottle of water, he said nothing as he fetched and handed it over.
I know Madonna and GON aren't quite the same level of 'VIP' but seems like the same principle. |  |
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 15:01 - Jun 26 with 712 views | Billywitch |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 12:24 - Jun 26 by bsw72 |
So who specifically has this edict come from - that is the key piece of info missing for me. |
The man in charge of the site, you'd guess that he hasn't just decided this off his own back though.
Just so petty in my opinion. As I say, is a big deal for myself and other fans to work somewhere like this. Just feels a bit like we aren't good enough to be here.
Maybe I'm being too soft, and have a romantic idea of ITFC. Long gone are the days of biking to Portman Road and watching training sessions and chatting with the players | | | |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 15:03 - Jun 26 with 702 views | hype313 |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 15:01 - Jun 26 by Billywitch |
The man in charge of the site, you'd guess that he hasn't just decided this off his own back though.
Just so petty in my opinion. As I say, is a big deal for myself and other fans to work somewhere like this. Just feels a bit like we aren't good enough to be here.
Maybe I'm being too soft, and have a romantic idea of ITFC. Long gone are the days of biking to Portman Road and watching training sessions and chatting with the players |
To be honest, if this is the case, the training ground from what I hear was behind schedule, so they probably just want everyone all hands on deck, not chewing the fat about a potential striker, who's apparently mustard, from the German Second Division | |
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 15:09 - Jun 26 with 679 views | FrimleyBlue |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 15:01 - Jun 26 by Billywitch |
The man in charge of the site, you'd guess that he hasn't just decided this off his own back though.
Just so petty in my opinion. As I say, is a big deal for myself and other fans to work somewhere like this. Just feels a bit like we aren't good enough to be here.
Maybe I'm being too soft, and have a romantic idea of ITFC. Long gone are the days of biking to Portman Road and watching training sessions and chatting with the players |
Respecrfully. Youre there to do a job. Not there as locals or friends or town fans. Rock up do the job go home and get paid for it
The training ground is for those employed by itfc
Sorry to sound harsh but its not about not being good enough its just the fact youre an employee of a contractor.
Town have fan evemts fot people who want to say hi. | |
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 15:09 - Jun 26 with 685 views | Billywitch |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:38 - Jun 26 by ipswichtillidie |
How’s the site looking thou Bah? 5/6 weeks realistic? |
I can really only comment on what I am here to do, which I believe is 10/12 days behind where they'd like to be at this point.
Going to be lovely though, whilst not industry leading it'll certainly be a massive step up from where we were and hopefully take us to the next level. | | | |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 15:11 - Jun 26 with 665 views | J2BLUE |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 15:01 - Jun 26 by Billywitch |
The man in charge of the site, you'd guess that he hasn't just decided this off his own back though.
Just so petty in my opinion. As I say, is a big deal for myself and other fans to work somewhere like this. Just feels a bit like we aren't good enough to be here.
Maybe I'm being too soft, and have a romantic idea of ITFC. Long gone are the days of biking to Portman Road and watching training sessions and chatting with the players |
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 15:12 - Jun 26 with 660 views | Billywitch |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 15:09 - Jun 26 by FrimleyBlue |
Respecrfully. Youre there to do a job. Not there as locals or friends or town fans. Rock up do the job go home and get paid for it
The training ground is for those employed by itfc
Sorry to sound harsh but its not about not being good enough its just the fact youre an employee of a contractor.
Town have fan evemts fot people who want to say hi. |
You are of course correct in what you say, and i suspect once the day is done I'll not think about it. But in that moment it felt a bit of a kick.
That said, I and others hadn't planned to follow GON around the site | | | |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 15:17 - Jun 26 with 612 views | longtimefan |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:35 - Jun 26 by Marshalls_Mullet |
Dont speak even if spoken to isnt a professional environment.
Hopefully its just made up. |
If you watched the GON behind the scenes video you will have noticed that in the professional environment at the ground, MA explicitly told all members of staff present to greet GON and tell him their name. Certainly wasn't suggesting they don't speak, quite the opposite. | | | |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 15:20 - Jun 26 with 604 views | gainsboroughblue |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 15:12 - Jun 26 by Billywitch |
You are of course correct in what you say, and i suspect once the day is done I'll not think about it. But in that moment it felt a bit of a kick.
That said, I and others hadn't planned to follow GON around the site |
It's pretty standard everywhere but can understand how it feels cold when you're caught up in it. However, these rules aren't put in place because of every day, well-meaning people. There is always the potential for one person to overstep the boundaries. Hope you're not burning up too much working up there. I'm sweating like a pig just working from home. |  |
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 15:45 - Jun 26 with 540 views | Nutkins_Return |
This is some jobs worth over interpreting a request and worries about not getting caught out.
Zero chance there would be any impact for responding if spoken to that's just silly. I'm not questioning what you were told btw it's just I don't think that's the real request/expectation and someone has given you all a stupid over the top version of policy.
I do reckon there would be a policy of not disrupting the playing squad/manager to contractors. That's normal and stops people distracting them with questions or worse autographs etc (sounds silly but it would be necessary). I've worked in elite sporting environments where the things like not taking photos has to be be made clear to contractors etc. and it has to be made clear because of the amount of people that do believe it appropriate to take photos of sensitive stuff because it's cool because it's a Sporting environment/they are fans etc. people posted stuff on their social media and I remember one person just showing his family around like that was a normal thing to do without permission.
Just to re-iterate I'm not doubting the OP here. I just don't believe there would be any issues about responding if spoken to. We had similar but could have a laugh and a joke/conversation with people FFS.
Don't take it personal anyway if you can (I know from the sound it it that seems impossible) but that hasn't come from GON.
EDIT: Saw after you put about the no photo thing as well. [Post edited 26 Jun 15:49]
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| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 15:46 - Jun 26 with 527 views | Vic |
| GON having a second - more detailed viewing of the new training ground today on 14:22 - Jun 26 by J2BLUE |
Is this what happened or did they say please leave him to do his job? I doubt they said don't reply if spoken to, just don't turn a quick hello from him into into a 30 minute conversation. |
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