Phil Gartside R.I.P

Bolton Chairman 63 years old

 

I always subscribe to the philosophy that if you've got nothing good to say about somebody, better to say nothing at all.

 

You might not agree with his views John or the way he's managed his football club but Phil was a lovely man in person, had time for everyone and was a genuine lifelong fan of his team. He did what he thought was in their best interests. And on a personal level he was a really good bloke.

 

Agree with Mr Tete,can't think of anything good to say about a man who tried to destroy
football as we know it by stopping promotions and
relegation's. Totally ludicrous idea and I wonder if would he would have had the same views
today given that Bolton are where they are.I seriously doubt it!

 

Will keep my counsel on this one. Nevertheless, RIP and condolences to his family.

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If you're saying that then I don't doubt it for a second. I only "knew" him through his public persona and what he said, which of course means I didn't know him at all. He came across as a bit of a twerp in the media though - I'm actually sure that there are a lot of very nice people who come across quite badly in public, and vice-versa. I think for a lot of people, especially fans of similar sized clubs to Bolton, it was the "no relegation from the Premier League" nonsense which shaped their opinion of him. Certainly was for me.

 

A case in point for the public / private thing is Giles Brandreth. Irritating technicolour jumpered prat on TV, plus a Tory. I met him once when I was about 11at a prizegiving for an inter-school art competition that I had somehow got a prize in, and he was absolutely fantastic. Friendly, warm, very funny, and genuinely interested in everyone who was there, kids and parents alike.

 

Didn't agree with his views on no more relegations or putting a club that he loves nearly 200 million in debt. However it's still sad that someone has died.

 

I think that goes without saying.