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Presentation - short film clip of the club - a clip of a motivational speech - then slides of Khaleds business beliefs and his journey to becoming Barnsley CEO.
All very impressive - especially in relation to when he spoke about being a product of refugees from the Lebanese war.

Then ….. oh dear !!!
The ground announcement guy (Jason?) got hold of the microphone.
Now he’s a good announcer - but he’s not suitable for an event like this.
Khaled is a serious fella who has left his high profile job with Man City - taking a risk at Barnsley.
The supporters were there to listen to Khaleds view for the future of the club.
When he asked the audience what the club meant to them - he got answers such “everything” “it’s my life”.
Those supporters (and I would guess Khaled himself) were not there to listen to Jason talking nutty slack.

For example - can tha talk Barnsley yit - as tha had a Barnsley chop yit, when I was a lad tha could take thi dog in the ground and I loved the smell of Bovril - when does tha see Pep managing the club.
Khaled is a highly professional person who was there to form links with the fans - he wasn’t there IMO to listen to someone belittling the club.
If this guy Jason thinks he’s a comedian then he needs to think again.
CRINGEWORTHY and EMBARRASSING.

As soon as the questions were put directly to the audience - the mood changed to a more serious nature.

Next up some questions…..