Saint Charlie Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 So, this now becomes the next huge decision. Would imagine there will be no shortage of interest in this role, currently top half PL club role, should get some very good candidates. For me, it would be ideal to get someone who has some knowledge of football administration, especially given that we are in a transfer window, and generally the need to connect and reassure some players. I know Cortese didn't have football experience but he did have sporting knowledge through his previous Banking role. Besides, he had time to learn in a far less pressured environment. I would imagine the selection will give some indiciation as to KL's future plans. Hopefully an appointment that isn't too far away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?48578-Christian-purslow-or-someone-else#.UtgRdn8gGK0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 Allan sugar? Maybe poach Karen Brady? Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 This will be quite a telling development, I think we'll then have a clear idea of their intentions and plans for this football club. My general feeling is that whoever is brought in, will be brought in as an interim measure with a specialty in managing takeovers and mergers. I feel the prime objective of our owners is now to sell the club and make a very healthy profit. If we had confirmation of that, we could all rest a little easier as we will know what the plans are. I hope we have some sort of direction in the next couple of weeks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 Richard Branson out to dinner with Katherina last night apparantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 Whilst I have no immediate plans to enter football management, if my adoring supporters should decide that I would be ideally suited to the role then I might reluctantly be persuaded to step into the vacancy despite any misgivings that I might previously have held. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 Will probably be somebody we've never heard of. One of the Leibherr family's trusted aids or legal team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martel Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 Richard Branson out to dinner with Katherina last night apparantly. Are you sure, I heard it was Paul Allen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 What's David Dein upto these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 Funny you should say that, but Paul Allen was in our office the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 Anyone seen this docked? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octopus_(yacht) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 Sadly Paul Allen is no longer with us. I can reveal exclusive footage of his death. [video=youtube;vzN3qO-qc8U] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS1980 Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 The back of tomorrow's sun says purslow is favourite to be CEO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 16 January, 2014 Author Share Posted 16 January, 2014 The back of tomorrow's sun says purslow is favourite to be CEO Liverpool fans hated him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS1980 Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 Any idea why? Wasn't he brought in to Liverpool to sell the club to their now current owners?? If so...hmmm....interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 Surely Les Reed is a shoe-in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 The Translator will be the CEO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 So, this now becomes the next huge decision. Would imagine there will be no shortage of interest in this role, currently top half PL club role, should get some very good candidates. For me, it would be ideal to get someone who has some knowledge of football administration, especially given that we are in a transfer window, and generally the need to connect and reassure some players. I know Cortese didn't have football experience but he did have sporting knowledge through his previous Banking role. Besides, he had time to learn in a far less pressured environment. I would imagine the selection will give some indiciation as to KL's future plans. Hopefully an appointment that isn't too far away. NC was a top downhill skier I am told Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 Any idea why? Wasn't he brought in to Liverpool to sell the club to their now current owners?? If so...hmmm....interesting... was involved in reducing debt at Liverpool and got them an 80million sponsorship with standard charter bank on a 4 year deal. His main priority was to renegotiate the £350m loan the club had outstanding with RBS and to assume overall management of the club. Educated at Cambridge and Harvard with an excellent business CV Hes been heavily linked with Rangers in the past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 @alex_crook: I spoke to Christian Purslow this morning and he did not rule himself out of replacing Cortese #saintsfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 The back of tomorrow's sun says purslow is favourite to be CEO Probably the only name they could come up with. @alex_crook: I spoke to Christian Purslow this morning and he did not rule himself out of replacing Cortese #saintsfc oh, b0ll0cks, hope we're not going back to the days of "no one's ruled in, no one's ruled out..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 16 January, 2014 Author Share Posted 16 January, 2014 @alex_crook: I spoke to Christian Purslow this morning and he did not rule himself out of replacing Cortese #saintsfc Knowing Crook he probably had a discussion with Purslow's voicemail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 The back of tomorrow's sun says purslow is favourite to be CEO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 There will be no shortage of excellent candidates. The big question is are they available immediately. A lot depends on whether Cortese has been working out his notice for months, or quit in a fit of pique without warning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 Reading this on a Liverpool blog about Purslow: At present Christian Purslow finds himself high on the wanted list with many Liverpool fans but for all the wrong reasons. A man with excpetional business skills in his chosen financial sector, impeccable even but sorely lacking a background in football at any level, is seen to be the man calling all the shots on and off the pitch at Anfield these days by many a spectator. Opinion continues to develop that he was an appointment for and involving Liverpool’s biggest debtor RBS as a bargaining chip for more time to pay and internal clarity between the two organisations. This mixed with stories of upsetting LFC fan forums (his own revenue stream), removing Istanbul victory murals at Melwood and a stand off with former manager Rafa Benitez never lend themselves to painting a picture to the fan base that the club really is within his blood. - See more at: http://www.empireofthekop.com/anfield/tag/christian-purslow/#sthash.y5H2IjrF.dpuf http://www.empireofthekop.com/anfield/tag/christian-purslow/ of course he has now had some football experience, but.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel=God-Poyet=Sod Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 Liverpool fans hated him. Actually, they liked him. He ousted Gillett and Hicks and found Henry as a buyer. Liverpool fan too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen Posted 16 January, 2014 Share Posted 16 January, 2014 I was just assuming Glasgow and Alpine would be making a joint application. They've been telling Cortese where he was going wrong for five years. This could be their moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSixty Posted 17 January, 2014 Share Posted 17 January, 2014 Reading this on a Liverpool blog about Purslow: http://www.empireofthekop.com/anfield/tag/christian-purslow/ of course he has now had some football experience, but.... Sounds like Cortese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 17 January, 2014 Share Posted 17 January, 2014 Luke Shaw's old man is the only sensible option. After Markus, the single most important individual in the club's history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 17 January, 2014 Share Posted 17 January, 2014 I understand that Fred Goodwin is in the frame, and he is keen to be rehabilitated. Sees this as a safe route to redemption, while KL is an admirer of his accountancy background and inside knowledge and nous in the banking world, something she will need as the sale goes through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 17 January, 2014 Share Posted 17 January, 2014 Luke Shaw's old man is the only sensible option. After Markus, the single most important individual in the club's history. This Along with Fox's taxi driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish fingers Posted 17 January, 2014 Share Posted 17 January, 2014 Peter Risdale please, knows how to run a club properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 17 January, 2014 Share Posted 17 January, 2014 (edited) I've been impressed by the work of mike Garlick at Burnley. Taken that club from a run of the mill midtable side to serious promotion contenders on a limited budget. Made some astute signings, got the best out of the likes of Danny Ings and Sam Vokes as well as excellent in selling players getting a good deal for Rodriguez and Austin. My burnley mate tells me their online ticketing system is excellent and their corporates areas second to none taking Into account the facilities on offer. He knows saints having solld players to us recently. He might be tempted to move to bigger club now with a bigger budget. As well as by CEO standards he's young and hungry so therefore guaranteed to improve. I reckon we should put a bid in of £5m for him to see if burnley will sell. Edited 17 January, 2014 by Turkish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish fingers Posted 17 January, 2014 Share Posted 17 January, 2014 I've been impressed by the work of mike Garlick at Burnley. Taken that club from a run of the mill midtable side to serious promotion contenders on a limited budget. Made some astute signings, got the best out of the likes of Danny Ings and Sam Vokes as well as excellent in selling players getting a good deal for Rodriguez and Austin. My burnley mate tells me their online ticketing system is excellent and their corporates areas second to none taking Into account the facilities on offer. He knows saints having solld players to us recently. He might be tempted to move to bigger club now with a bigger budget. As well as by CEO standards he's young and hungry so therefore guaranteed to improve. I reckon we should put a bid in of £5m for him to see if burnley will sell. 5m + Danny Fox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 17 January, 2014 Share Posted 17 January, 2014 My son goes to school with son of the Burnley owner. i will get him to put a word in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 17 January, 2014 Share Posted 17 January, 2014 5m + Danny Fox. i that case £8m + Danny Fox. PMSL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 17 January, 2014 Share Posted 17 January, 2014 Is Agent Orange still at Coventry ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 17 January, 2014 Share Posted 17 January, 2014 I've been impressed by the work of mike Garlick at Burnley. Taken that club from a run of the mill midtable side to serious promotion contenders on a limited budget. Made some astute signings, got the best out of the likes of Danny Ings and Sam Vokes as well as excellent in selling players getting a good deal for Rodriguez and Austin. My burnley mate tells me their online ticketing system is excellent and their corporates areas second to none taking Into account the facilities on offer. He knows saints having solld players to us recently. He might be tempted to move to bigger club now with a bigger budget. As well as by CEO standards he's young and hungry so therefore guaranteed to improve. I reckon we should put a bid in of £5m for him to see if burnley will sell. But will he get fast pacey wingers to get the ball in the "mixer"? And buy Lee Catermole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 17 January, 2014 Share Posted 17 January, 2014 But will he get fast pacey wingers to get the ball in the "mixer"? And buy Lee Catermole? He's the good old fashioned British chairman that every family club needs. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 17 January, 2014 Share Posted 17 January, 2014 He's the good old fashioned British chairman that every family club needs. What do you think? As long as he is young and hungry. He may even get the "Loyalty Points" scheme to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 17 January, 2014 Share Posted 17 January, 2014 As long as he is young and hungry. He may even get the "Loyalty Points" scheme to work. Those corporate boxes will be jam packed with local businessmen taking advantage of the clubs excellent hospitality. Sherry and cigars at full time, 4-4-2, into the mixer, a big lump up front and Luke cattermole the midfield general. This is how football should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 17 January, 2014 Share Posted 17 January, 2014 Those corporate boxes will be jam packed with local businessmen taking advantage of the clubs excellent hospitality. Sherry and cigars at full time, 4-4-2, into the mixer, a big lump up front and Luke cattermole the midfield general. This is how football should be. Only port or brandy for our local 'big wigs' though surely ? With a mudbath of a pitch down the middle, goalmouth to goalmouth. No 'pseudo-pretend its a working mans game' with those dreadful 'fukka pukka pies' , its back to Wagon Wheels & Bovril, or' f^ck off go without' as the only option for us in the plebs stands. And the team where red and white stripes. Not because Saints once wore them, but because its wot Barnstonthwaite Utd wore. That's the CEO we want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintbob40 Posted 17 January, 2014 Share Posted 17 January, 2014 The back of tomorrow's sun says purslow is favourite to be CEO yep that is the rumour doing the rounds....before the Sun printed this. IMHO the club is up for sale.......and NC is likley to head up one of the bidding entities. MoPo hanging around to see who the purchaser is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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