Ashton will officially move to Portman Road in June once his current deal at Championship club Bristol City … But Holden isn't the problem, it's Mark Ashton. Email or Phone: Password: Forgot account? Ashton has spent the last five-and-a-half years at Bristol City… Bristol City Transfer News and Rumors Live: Mark Ashton Reaction, Championship Updates Get the latest up-to-date news stories, in-depth comments & analysis in Bristol. His work as an EFL Director has also been of benefit in raising the club’s profile. Mark Ashton joined Bristol City in January 2016, following a spell as chief executive of Oxford United. Keep up to date with all the latest goings on by signing up for the Bristol City email newsletter. Mark Ashton will step down as Bristol City CEO at the end of this season, on May 31 st, following more than five years with the club. Mark Christian Ashton (() 19 May 1960 – () 11 February 1987) was a British gay rights activist and co-founder of the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) support group. From the section Football. See more of Bristol City FC on Facebook. ipswichstar.co.uk - Incoming Ipswich Town chief executive Mark Ashton is set to tempt another key member of Bristol City’s off-field staff to Portman Road, it has been … In a statement posted on the club's website he says it has been "an incredible role and a privilege" to be the CEO. Bristol City Head Coach Dean Holden and Bristol City CEO Mark Ashton before the FA Cup match at Ashton Gate, Bristol Picture by Jeremy Landey/Focus Images/Sipa USA 10/01/2021 Credit: Sipa USA/Alamy Live News The club is in excellent hands with such dedicated and passionate people. Ashton Gate Stadium As reported by TWTD in February, Ashton has been the man the Blues’ new owners Gamechanger 20 have wanted as their CEO, the 49-year-old having previously worked with Town chairman Mike O’Leary at Oxford and West Brom. He oversees the day-to-day football operations. Bristol Bristol City CEO Mark Ashton has been linked with a £17.5million takeover of League One club Ipswich Town. Mark Ashton is the club’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who arrived at Ashton Gate in January 2016. Bristol CEO Mark Ashton gets to work and Bristol City match aftermath - Moments missed The things we spotted on and off camera at Ashton Gate Stadium last night. This week we cast the spotlight on the CEO of Bristol City since 2017, Mark Ashton. Prior to his current role at City, Ashton has also previous Chief Executive roles at Watford and Oxford United following a 14-year association with West Bromwich Albion. Ashton had previously worked with the Robins in a consultancy capacity when he was largely involved as the club worked on identifying talent and its recruitment system in the first half of 2014. Bristol City's CEO Mark Ashton has told Sky Sports News a salary cap could be introduced for Championship clubs this season, amid the financial turmoil … Mark Ashton: Bristol City appoint ex-Oxford United CEO. Bristol City chief executive Mark Ashton says he will not let anyone "hold the club to ransom" in contract or transfer talks. Accessibility Help. Mark Ashton is the club’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who arrived at Ashton Gate in January 2016. There's also an interview with Mike Henderson from McLaughlin & Harvey in the new West Stand, plus the usual round ups from your favourite clubs in Bristol including Bristol Ladies Rugby victory in the Premiership Women's Shield this week. Ashton Road 10th Jan, 2021. bristolpost Sections of this page. Bristol Bears slipped to a first Premiership defeat since February, going down 20-12 against Exeter Chiefs. Mark Ashton has been with the club for more than five years but will step down at … Press alt + / to open this menu. Bristol City CEO Mark Ashton and Luke Werhun watch the game - Rogan/JMP - 21/04/2021 - Adams Park - High Wycombe, England - Wycombe Wanderers v Bristol City - Sky Bet Championship. City players and staff officially moved on site on Monday, March 29th, safely and securely with COVID-19 social distancing measures in place across the facility. Facebook. Posted: Friday, April 23rd 2021 • Basketball. Mark Ashton on the opening of the Robins High Performance Centre! He was a member of the Communist Party of Great Britain and general secretary of the Young Communist League. Ipswich Town have appointed Mark Ashton as the club's new chief executive. Mark Ashton has announced that he will be leaving his role as Bristol City chief executive at the end of this season, with it understood he will be taking up the same position at Ipswich Town. Bristol City owner Steve Lansdown said: “I’ve enjoyed working closely with Mark throughout his time here. “I’d like to thank Mark for all his work and everyone at Bristol City wish him the best for the future.”. Ashton had previously worked with the Robins in a consultancy capacity when he was largely involved as the club worked on identifying talent and its recruitment system in the first half of 2014. Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson was asked about the rumours linking CEO Mark Ashton to Ipswich Town after the Robins' 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest yesterday - here's what he said. But now it has become a reality. Ashton Road Wednesday, April 14 2021 Trending New Bristol City COO Mark Ashton talks about his new role including the ongoing search for a new Head Coach. Bristol City has announced its CEO will leave the club at the end of next month. Ipswich Town manager Paul Cook can't wait to start working with incoming chief executive Mark Ashton. During Ashton’s tenure, City has established itself as a sustainable Championship club, with a pathway of talent progressing from Academy to first team, as well as the building of the new Robins High Performance Centre. BS3 2EJ, Email: [email protected], Any concerns around safeguarding please call the safeguarding team on 07880 140411. Bristol City CEO Mark Ashton at the unveiling of Dean Holden as new Bristol City coach in August 2020 GET THE LATEST ROBINS NEWS STRAIGHT TO … The day has been a long time coming for City Chief Executive Officer Mark Ashton, who has been involved in many conversations about a new Robins training facility. Log In. Bristol City Reporter's Q&A: Mark Ashton, Nigel Pearson, Steve Lansdown, and more Get the latest up-to-date news stories, in-depth comments & analysis in Bristol. *BREAKING NEWS* MARK ASHTON TO STEP DOWN AS CEO AT BRISTOL CITY FOOTBALL CLUB - Live reactions for Bristol City fans! Bristol City chief executive Mark Ashton has been strongly linked with Ipswich Town - Credit: PA Ipswich Town are closing in on the appointment of Bristol City’s Mark Ashton … He oversees the day-to-day football operations. Posted: Saturday, April 24th 2021 • Rugby. Sign Up. Bristol City Create New Account. Last updated on 16 January 2016 16 January 2016. Mark Ashton CEO at Bristol City Football Club & Board Director at EFL Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom 500+ connections Bristol Bears’ six game winning streak in the Gallagher Premiership was brought to a halt by the reigning champions, as they were outgunned by the Exeter Chiefs in a bruising encounter at Ashton Gate. Mark Ashton has been named Championship Chief Executive Officer of the Year by the Football Business Awards. It’s disappointing to see him go but I understand there comes a time in everyone’s career when they want to take on a new challenge. See more of Bristol City FC on Facebook. Keep up to date with all the latest goings on by signing up for the Bristol City email newsletter. “The club is in a great position to take the next step forward and it feels like now is the right time for myself to move on and embrace a new challenge.”. The Bristol City Board will now consider its options beyond May 31st with the imminent focus being on finishing the season positively. Bristol City Mark Ashton will step down as Chief Executive of Bristol City at the end of this season, the club has announced. Re-live all of the action from a dramatic Gallagher Premiership defeat to Exeter Chiefs at Ashton Gate, as we dissect the key moments. BS3 2EJ, Email: [email protected], Any concerns around safeguarding please call the safeguarding team on 07880 140411. And Ashton has also been shortlisted for the overall award for the top four English leagues and Scottish Premier League, which celebrate club leadership throughout the 2018/19 season. or. Mark Ashton will step down as Bristol City CEO at the end of this season, on May 31st, following more than five years with the club. Bristol City owner Steve Lansdown said: “I’ve enjoyed working closely with Mark throughout his time here. Log In. Bristol Flyers suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of their South West rivals, the Plymouth Raiders. Ashton Gate Stadium He will leave his role on May 31 after more than five years at the club. Bristol City have announced that CEO Mark Ashton is stepping down at the end of the season when it is expected he will join Town. It's a neck-and-neck race in the Championship, where Bristol City find themselves vying for a ticket to football's El Dorado, also called the Premier League. Jump to. Latest Mark Ashton will step down as Bristol City CEO at the end of this season, on May 31st, following more than five years with the club. He also led the project that enabled the club to secure Category 2 status for the Academy. It’s been an incredible role and a privilege to be the CEO of Bristol City. As well as his CEO role with City, Ashton joined the EFL Board as an elected representative of the Sky Bet Championship in June 2018. “I want to give credit to the staff who have worked tirelessly here and who I will miss very much. “During my time here, it has been a priority to steer the club in a proper and stable way, to see the integration of the Academy and Women’s team into a one-club structure, and of course to see the completion of the Robins High Performance Centre. Recent suggestions that Bristol City CEO Mark Ashton is set to join Ipswich Town after the club takeover are true and the move has been in the works for … Mark Ashton will step down as Chief Executive of Bristol City at the end of this season, the club has announced. Bristol City raised questions when appointing former boss Lee Johnson's assistant, Dean Holden, in August. Bristol City's next head coach needs to be a "natural leader", according to chief operating officer Mark Ashton. Steven Luatua believes Bristol will learn from the South-West derby loss to Exeter Chiefs on Friday evening. Mark Ashton said: “I want to thank the Lansdown family for their support over the last five years. Ipswich Town have appointed Bristol City chief executive Mark Ashton … “Mark has been an integral part of what we have created over the last few years and he has helped build a strong foundation for the club to move forward from. The Athletic reported on Friday that … He will leave his role on May 31 after more than five years at the club. Bristol, UK.