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Probably the most astute post Soton, as always...
New Chief Exec
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Probably the most astute post Soton, as always...
SotonBlade
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Do i really have to put a 
at the end of every tongue in cheek post??
P.S. - Do you have spreadsheet with all these quotes etc ready to reel them off?? Very organised of you if you do.
at the end of every tongue in cheek post??P.S. - Do you have spreadsheet with all these quotes etc ready to reel them off?? Very organised of you if you do.
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The difference being that noises out of Hillsborough (other than oinks and grunts) have all been "there's a takeover imminent", "new cash injection just around the corner", "it's coming, Owls fans, be patient" etc. ad nauseum. All we've heard is we should be getting a new Chief Exec.
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owd news all of this ........................
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Now on official site too. I'm never wrong, ask Mrs Dog.
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Nah, she's a bitch...
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shreds1975
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Whatever is going on, it is going to be something major. Trevor Birch is NOT cheap, considerably more than an ex-Scarborough footballer or the Pie Man with his uncontrollable blood sausage.
Given this, you would hope that it is not cuts in expenditure as it is an expensive way to cut costs.....
Given this, you would hope that it is not cuts in expenditure as it is an expensive way to cut costs.....
Sensiblade
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Which one? Castle?
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I work with alot of companies, some successful, some not, some of a similar size in turnover to SUFC.
I suppose football clubs are slihtly different as the losses suffered are basically unsustainable in other businesses - however a typical £20m turnover business has to my mind a Chairman of the Board, a Managing Director, a financial Director and a Commercial director (marketing). An engineering firm for example may have a sales director. These directors have managers reporting to them - ie ticket office manager reports to MD or FD as agreed. Souvenir shop manager reports to commercial director. There may be a non-exec director with general responsibilities and a Dooley type character offering a steadying hand somewhere if necessary.
The number of execs I see connected to SUFC is frightening and the remuneration taken away is also I guess frightening.
I maybe doing McCabe a disservice and the set-up may be as above but I haven't got a clue who does what and in the name of what enterprise. I must stress I am NOT a successful businessman and McCabe is a multi-millionaire so I think I know who I'd rather set a business up but these things interest me!
I suppose football clubs are slihtly different as the losses suffered are basically unsustainable in other businesses - however a typical £20m turnover business has to my mind a Chairman of the Board, a Managing Director, a financial Director and a Commercial director (marketing). An engineering firm for example may have a sales director. These directors have managers reporting to them - ie ticket office manager reports to MD or FD as agreed. Souvenir shop manager reports to commercial director. There may be a non-exec director with general responsibilities and a Dooley type character offering a steadying hand somewhere if necessary.
The number of execs I see connected to SUFC is frightening and the remuneration taken away is also I guess frightening.
I maybe doing McCabe a disservice and the set-up may be as above but I haven't got a clue who does what and in the name of what enterprise. I must stress I am NOT a successful businessman and McCabe is a multi-millionaire so I think I know who I'd rather set a business up but these things interest me!
Pinchy
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I've no wish to gloat but I did post the 'what's' and 'whos' of this a few weeks ago. I was thanked by Alien.
Why you no rissen??
Why you no rissen??
Rustyblade
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It seems strange in all this that nobody has yet mentioned Jason Rockett who, as far as I know is the current chief executive. I have never heard anyone say a bad word about him. Am I missing something? Wouldn't be the first time.
Pinchy
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He's been moved sideways in the empire. Off to Scarborough Estates group.
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I've no wish to gloat but I did post the 'what's' and 'whos' of this a few weeks ago. I was thanked by Alien.
Why you no rissen??
My sincere apologies Pinch!
madeinsheffield
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I've dealt with Jason Rocket numerous times while working on projects at the Lane, he is firm but fair with great attention to detail, and never forgets anything. He is also very approachable outside of work.
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We are missing the point entirely here.
It's very important we know who it is as soon as possible, finding out tomorrow leaves us very little time to think of some oh so hilarious adaptations of his name in order to post rants about his inability to do his job (without actually knowing what he does) should we not win on Saturday.
Still, all shall become clear
It's very important we know who it is as soon as possible, finding out tomorrow leaves us very little time to think of some oh so hilarious adaptations of his name in order to post rants about his inability to do his job (without actually knowing what he does) should we not win on Saturday.
Still, all shall become clear
Torrix1889
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Very interesting appointment indeed. Judging by his previous exploits it looks like he is here to get the club streamlined and financially sound as quickly as possible. Weather this is because we are in serious financial shit or because a buy-out is imminent remains to be seen.
Either way the chance of those so-called “substantial funds” becoming available in the transfer window now look extremely remote.
Either way the chance of those so-called “substantial funds” becoming available in the transfer window now look extremely remote.
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I'm reserving judgment until McCabe has spoken later today.
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Star Article about Birch
http://www.thestar.co.uk/blades/Roman39s-man-takes-over.5842915.jp?articlepage=2
Roman's man takes over
Published Date: 20 November 2009
By James Shield
HE was the man who brokered Roman Abramovich's takeover of Chelsea and helped rescue Leeds from the brink of oblivion.
But Trevor Birch has been handed an altogether different brief after being installed at Bramall Lane.
Far from being flung headlong into a financial firefight the 51-year-old, who will this afternoon be unveiled as Sheffield United's new chief executive, envisages his time in South Yorkshire will be spent relieving manager Kevin Blackwell and chairman Kevin McCabe of some of the more arduous duties associated with running a football club whose portfolio includes interests in China, Hungary, Spain and Australia.
"Kevin (McCabe) has articulated a role and a vision that I can buy into," Birch said."Potentially, it's a great club.
"When you look at the teams in the Premiership it's more than capable of holding it's own. The key is to get back there."
There are, of course, no givens, but Birch's modus operandi will be welcomed by supporters and staff alike. "It's about being straight with people and being honest," he continued.
"Making sure everyone associated with Sheffield United feels good about themselves and their club.
"It's a community asset, everyone has a stake including the fans.
"Kevin wanted someone with the profile, experience and professionalism to take it forward and, hopefully, I like to think I bring that."
Birch arrives with a reputation as one of the game's shrewdest and most effective administrators so it is not surprising to learn that, behind the scenes, his appointment his regarded as a major coup.
A former player, he spent time on the books of Liverpool, Shreswbury and Chester before qualifying as a chartered accountant.
But it was at Stamford Bridge where he rose to prominence courtesy of his involvement in the Russian billionaire's history-making acquisition in 2003.
Having assumed ownership, Abramovich and his advisors attempted to retain Birch's services despite recruiting Peter Keynon.
The managing directorship of Chelsea Village Group was reportedly offered as bait - "We don't want to lose him," a senior source was quoted as saying at the time - but Birch declined and later became of chief executive at Leeds.
After a brief period as chairman, which saw him again avert the threat of administration, Birch departed Elland Road following a buy-out by Gerald Krasner's consortium and spells at Everton and Derby subsequently followed.
Most recently he has been working at one of Europe's most influential firms in the sporting-rights sphere.
Having been handed responsibility for, among other things, the club's transfer dealings, one of Birch's first tasks will be helping Blackwell deliver during the January window.
But with restructuring and identifying new sources of investment among his other areas of expertise, Birch's influence is likely to extend far beyond the boot room.
Matchfacts
Born: February 16 1958
Place of Birth: Liverpool
Playing Career: Liverpool, Shrewsbury, Chester, Marine, Runcorn, Northwich, Skelmersdale.
Appointed chief executive of Chelsea in 2002
Helped put together Roman Abramovich's takeover of Stamford Bridge the following summer
Became Leeds' chief executive in 2003
Moved to Everton as chief executive in 2004
Accepted the role of chief executive officer at Derby County three years later
Unveiled as Sheffield United's chief executive in November 2009
http://www.thestar.co.uk/blades/Roman39s-man-takes-over.5842915.jp?articlepage=2
Roman's man takes over
Published Date: 20 November 2009
By James Shield
HE was the man who brokered Roman Abramovich's takeover of Chelsea and helped rescue Leeds from the brink of oblivion.
But Trevor Birch has been handed an altogether different brief after being installed at Bramall Lane.
Far from being flung headlong into a financial firefight the 51-year-old, who will this afternoon be unveiled as Sheffield United's new chief executive, envisages his time in South Yorkshire will be spent relieving manager Kevin Blackwell and chairman Kevin McCabe of some of the more arduous duties associated with running a football club whose portfolio includes interests in China, Hungary, Spain and Australia.
"Kevin (McCabe) has articulated a role and a vision that I can buy into," Birch said."Potentially, it's a great club.
"When you look at the teams in the Premiership it's more than capable of holding it's own. The key is to get back there."
There are, of course, no givens, but Birch's modus operandi will be welcomed by supporters and staff alike. "It's about being straight with people and being honest," he continued.
"Making sure everyone associated with Sheffield United feels good about themselves and their club.
"It's a community asset, everyone has a stake including the fans.
"Kevin wanted someone with the profile, experience and professionalism to take it forward and, hopefully, I like to think I bring that."
Birch arrives with a reputation as one of the game's shrewdest and most effective administrators so it is not surprising to learn that, behind the scenes, his appointment his regarded as a major coup.
A former player, he spent time on the books of Liverpool, Shreswbury and Chester before qualifying as a chartered accountant.
But it was at Stamford Bridge where he rose to prominence courtesy of his involvement in the Russian billionaire's history-making acquisition in 2003.
Having assumed ownership, Abramovich and his advisors attempted to retain Birch's services despite recruiting Peter Keynon.
The managing directorship of Chelsea Village Group was reportedly offered as bait - "We don't want to lose him," a senior source was quoted as saying at the time - but Birch declined and later became of chief executive at Leeds.
After a brief period as chairman, which saw him again avert the threat of administration, Birch departed Elland Road following a buy-out by Gerald Krasner's consortium and spells at Everton and Derby subsequently followed.
Most recently he has been working at one of Europe's most influential firms in the sporting-rights sphere.
Having been handed responsibility for, among other things, the club's transfer dealings, one of Birch's first tasks will be helping Blackwell deliver during the January window.
But with restructuring and identifying new sources of investment among his other areas of expertise, Birch's influence is likely to extend far beyond the boot room.
Matchfacts
Born: February 16 1958
Place of Birth: Liverpool
Playing Career: Liverpool, Shrewsbury, Chester, Marine, Runcorn, Northwich, Skelmersdale.
Appointed chief executive of Chelsea in 2002
Helped put together Roman Abramovich's takeover of Stamford Bridge the following summer
Became Leeds' chief executive in 2003
Moved to Everton as chief executive in 2004
Accepted the role of chief executive officer at Derby County three years later
Unveiled as Sheffield United's chief executive in November 2009
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5 jobs in 7 years.
I see he doesn't like to hang around long.
I see he doesn't like to hang around long.
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He's a scouser. Probably moves on when he's accumulated enough hub caps out of the car park.
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More random quotes
“SHEFFIELD United, who this morning unveiled Trevor Birch as their new chief executive, are planning a major recruitment drive during the forthcoming transfer window”
“Blackwell, who will today lose David Cotterill to Swansea, confirmed he is drawing up a New Year shopping list. ‘We've got four of five lads who will be out of contract then and so could have to go back,’ he said.’We will have to make one or two permanent signings’”
Hang on to your hats Blades. Six out. Two in. It's a major recruitment drive!
“SHEFFIELD United, who this morning unveiled Trevor Birch as their new chief executive, are planning a major recruitment drive during the forthcoming transfer window”
“Blackwell, who will today lose David Cotterill to Swansea, confirmed he is drawing up a New Year shopping list. ‘We've got four of five lads who will be out of contract then and so could have to go back,’ he said.’We will have to make one or two permanent signings’”
Hang on to your hats Blades. Six out. Two in. It's a major recruitment drive!
broomhillblade
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I wonder how he rates Blackwell.
boo radley
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I've no wish to gloat but I did post the 'what's' and 'whos' of this a few weeks ago. I was thanked by Alien.
Why you no rissen??
And this from the man who does not like English mis used or mis spoken in any form
DuncDisorderly
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We've all been saying for ages that we've missed someone to fight the corner of the football side since Derek Dooley retired, that the manager needs to have a guide and a mentor, (or sounding board, call him what you like) working with him, and that we've not got the right guy as chairman (meaning Turry). This is an interesting step indeed, and despite Lens fears (Len being critical? Whatever next?), this could be the most important thing that has happened to the club in years.
Of course a nice tidy 3-0 win tomorrow wouldn't hurt either...
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