Quote: Dave T "On the sponsorship point - one of the major problems is that we have no idea of the value that we are receiving.
We keep hearing this soundbite that the Commercial Revenue will be higher than ever this year - so whilst it may be disappointing not to have a main sponsor, the simple fact is that if there is more overall money coming in, then maybe that should be deemed as success.
Our sponsor portfolio has looked quite impressive in recent years, with partners like Emirates, Gillette, engage, Stobart, Valvoline, DeWalt etc. - but if the income is better now with the current panel, then ultimately that is a success.
We could probably have sold the title sponsor rights to one of the partners for £200k - this may have looked like success, but in reality that may not have been the case after all.
So whilst you may call for people to be judged on their results - well maybe that is exactly what is happening and the results may not be too bad.'"
Maybe. As long as it works both ways and they're prepared to step aside if not.