Andrew Barrowman

[LustForLeith]

I see that the highly rated Raith CEO has left the club. Well thought of from what I can make from his time there and at Kelty Hearts.

Let the rumours commence

[bingo70]

Will be known to the Hibs board from his time at Joma as well. 🤔

[LustForLeith]

It’s happening!

[Pretty Boy]

Is he highly rated?

My Raith supporting neighbour sent me a message last night just saying 'thank ****'.

[bingo70]

Is he highly rated?

My Raith supporting neighbour sent me a message last night just saying 'thank ****'.

Looking on Twitter, there’s seems to be a pretty even split of people who rated him and think he’ll be a miss compared folk that didn’t like him.

I’ve no idea, that’s a better ratio than Kensell though 😂

[danhibees1875]

No idea on how he's rated but if he was there to have signed off on the Goodwillie signing and what appears to have been a hasty and detrimental sacking of Ian Murray then I'd be surprised if his ratings were that high?

[CropleyWasGod]

No idea on how he's rated but if he was there to have signed off on the Goodwillie signing and what appears to have been a hasty and detrimental sacking of Ian Murray then I'd be surprised if his ratings were that high?

Goodwilliegate was before him.

Murray was part of internal "stuff". For many, that was John Potter's doing.

[SHODAN]

Is he the same guy who was a fairly prolific striker in the lower divisions?

[HibbyAndy]

He was good in the jungle to be fair

[Bridge hibs]

Is he the same guy who was a fairly prolific striker in the lower divisions?Yes the very same

[JimBHibees]

Looking on Twitter, there’s seems to be a pretty even split of people who rated him and think he’ll be a miss compared folk that didn’t like him.

I’ve no idea, that’s a better ratio than Kensell though 😂

Sounds like a better ratio if an even split. 😄

[JimBHibees]

Goodwilliegate was before him.

Murray was part of internal "stuff". For many, that was John Potter's doing.

What do you mean internal stuff? Involving ceo

[CropleyWasGod]

What do you mean internal stuff? Involving ceo

Political shenanigans, like any workplace. There are those who say Potter actually runs things, others who are suspicious of "the Kelty mob".

All gossip, of course.

[JimBHibees]

Political shenanigans, like any workplace. There are those who say Potter actually runs things, others who are suspicious of "the Kelty mob".

All gossip, of course.

Ok thanks. What role does Potter have?

[CropleyWasGod]

What role does Potter have?

He's a Malky.

https://www.raithrovers.net/team/john-potter/

[TheSouthMoroccan]

it's a no from me, too divisive, questionable decision making, big ego. The last thing we need right now. If your not sure, just listen to the interview he gave after pumping Ian Murray after the first game of the season, word soup special, he'd be better suited to Holyrood rather than to Easter Road.

[JimBHibees]

He's a Malky.

https://www.raithrovers.net/team/john-potter/

Ok cheers did well to get that job. Was he not pretty poor when Kelty coach?

[danhibees1875]

Goodwilliegate was before him.

Murray was part of internal "stuff". For many, that was John Potter's doing.

:aok:

At which point, I'll allow him to be well thought of! :greengrin

[BoomtownHibees]

after pumping Ian Murray

We are maybe looking at going down the diverse route

[CropleyWasGod]

Interesting that this happens just before their latest accounts are due.

Just like what we did. :cb

[CB_NO3]

Raith fans can't stand him.

[Not In The Know]

id like someone with a bit more experience at a bigger club than Raith tbh

[bingo70]

id like someone with a bit more experience at a bigger club than Raith tbh

I get why but they cost a lot of money and we’re looking for savings all over the place. Someone who’s career is on the up may be appealing.

[JohnM1875]

I get why but they cost a lot of money and we’re looking for savings all over the place. Someone who’s career is on the up may be appealing.

Was there not chat about the quality of guys we were looking at? That would make me think we’re looking for someone with more experience in the role.

To be honest, as long as the person we employ is good at their job that's all that matters to me.

[04Sauzee]

I get why but they cost a lot of money and we’re looking for savings all over the place. Someone who’s career is on the up may be appealing.

Depends on why he left Raith Rovers? Is he on the way up?. I have no knowledge of why he left.

[Billy Whizz]

Depends on why he left Raith Rovers? Is he on the way up?. I have no knowledge of why he left.

The way managers and players leave Raith on a regular basis, probably tells you a lot about how the club is run.
Thought he was in with the bricks with the owners, after being at Kelty with them?
Am I right in thinking Barrowman is a part owner of the club?

[Pretty Boy]

id like someone with a bit more experience at a bigger club than Raith tbh

I think sometimes people coming from bigger organisations struggle when they have to downsize though, even in a promoted post.

I've seen it on my own job when people come from bigger companies and you think you have a coup in getting them but then they struggle to adapt to how a smaller company works. It was arguably the problem with Kensell coming from Arsenal and Norwich. They will carry huge staff numbers that just isn't sustainable at a club like Hibs, we simply can't have almost 80 members of non playing staff.

I'm not arguing for Barrowman to come in but maybe someone who understands how a smaller club operates is preferable to parachuting someone in from the EPL or Championship.

[overdrive]

The way managers and players leave Raith on a regular basis, probably tells you a lot about how the club is run.
Thought he was in with the bricks with the owners, after being at Kelty with them?
Am I right in thinking Barrowman is a part owner of the club?

He was described as being part of the consortium. Whether that means he had a financial interest in it or was their mouthpiece, pass.

[Donegal Hibby]

I still think getting rid of Murray was a mistake by Raith Rovers , just don’t see Barry Robson being any better than him and would be surprised if Barrowman was even being considered at us ….

https://youtu.be/uj-JeIeUEX4?si=ZejoODKDPwXEtAft

[CropleyWasGod]

He was described as being part of the consortium. Whether that means he had a financial interest in it or was their mouthpiece, pass.

He's one of the bigger shareholders.

[GloryGlory]

I still think getting rid of Murray was a mistake by Raith Rovers , just don’t see Barry Robson being any better than him and would be surprised if Barrowman was even being considered at us ….

https://youtu.be/uj-JeIeUEX4?si=ZejoODKDPwXEtAft

:agree: More likely to be someone with connections to BKG.

[The Modfather]

Hope we let the Black Knights choose or have the main say. Get a CEO that’s fully on board with being part of the group and the advantages that brings. Not treating being part of the group like it’s a dirty secret as we appear to have done.

[weecounty hibby]

I miss the days when I knew the 11 on the pitch, the 2 subs, the manager and the assistant and had not a clue who the ceo, cfo, the person in charge of data analytics etc were

[danhibees1875]

I get why but they cost a lot of money and we’re looking for savings all over the place. Someone who’s career is on the up may be appealing.

You'd be surprised at how easily "savings all over the place" can not apply to senior positions. :greengrin

[southern hibby]

I’ve heard Hibs will not be looking for a new CEO until the summer. Not sure how good this info is just what I heard.


GGTTH

[Leith_Hibee]

The last thing we need right now is to appoint another salesman as CEO.

[Dashing Bob S]

I miss the days when I knew the 11 on the pitch, the 2 subs, the manager and the assistant and had not a clue who the ceo, cfo, the person in charge of data analytics etc were

👍

[bingo70]

https://x.com/a_barrowman/status/1891516425023480050?s=46&t=VghJuoU_bl8ISs-zf5CmHg

Made redundant by Raith Rovers and not head hunted by Hibs.

[CropleyWasGod]

https://x.com/a_barrowman/status/1891516425023480050?s=46&t=VghJuoU_bl8ISs-zf5CmHg

Made redundant by Raith Rovers and not head hunted by Hibs.

Makes me think that my (flippant at the time) post about his leaving just before their accounts are published might have some relevance after all.

It's interesting that they think they can run the club without a CEO.

[Paul1642]

I get why but they cost a lot of money and we’re looking for savings all over the place. Someone who’s career is on the up may be appealing.

I guess when we just posted a loss of 7 million, a CEO on £300k vs £200k is worth the difference if they do a better job by even a moderate amount.

Admittedly I don’t know CEO wage brackets so the above is an estimate but if a good CEO improved our efficiency by 500k more than an untested one then the point stands.

[Since452]

Is he highly rated?

My Raith supporting neighbour sent me a message last night just saying 'thank ****'.

He sounds ideal

[lapsedhibee]

I miss the days when I knew the 11 on the pitch, the 2 subs, the manager and the assistant and had not a clue who the ceo, cfo, the person in charge of data analytics etc were
I miss the days when I only found out who the assistant was when the manager left suddenly.

[007]

I’ve heard Hibs will not be looking for a new CEO until the summer. Not sure how good this info is just what I heard.


GGTTH
Have been told some guy, Ken Bensall's getting it.

https://i.ibb.co/j9bJFt8L/image1739813537709-png.jpg (https://ibb.co/cKkYdqyN)

[Since90+2]

I guess when we just posted a loss of 7 million, a CEO on £300k vs £200k is worth the difference if they do a better job by even a moderate amount.

Admittedly I don’t know CEO wage brackets so the above is an estimate but if a good CEO improved our efficiency by 500k more than an untested one then the point stands.

I'm pretty sure Kensell was the highest paid CEO in Scottish football when taking into account his wage in relation to the clubs turnover.

[04Sauzee]

He made the following statement on Twitter today.

Following the club's announcement of my departure from Raith Rovers I feel it is important to provide some clarity.

On Thursday February 13th, I was informed that my employment with the club had been terminated with immediate effect due to the role of Chief Executive being made redundant.

To say the news came as a surprise is an understatement. While I obviously don't agree with the decision, I respect the club's wishes and remain incredibly proud of the progress we made during my time at the club.

I also want to express my appreciation to everyone who has contacted me over the past few days: your support has been truly overwhelming and has helped me to process the unexpected announcement by the club.

It has been a privilege to work with the dedicated staff, players, volunteers and supporters who make Raith Rovers such a special club, and I wish them every success in the future.