trousers Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 (edited) Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC . @SouthamptonFC is delighted to announce that Gareth Rogers has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer #saintsfc pic.twitter.com/hFXvuN8jlP Southampton FC @SouthamptonFC Gareth has held the position of Interim Chief Executive for the past two months, and has worked at the Club since March 2011 #saintsfc Ralph Krueger: “It gives me great pleasure to announce, on behalf of the Board, that Gareth has been appointed as our new CEO." #saintsfc RK: “Gareth has done an excellent job leading our operation through a challenging & transitional period over the past two months." #saintsfc RK: “His appointment is another important step forward for our leadership team as we continue to grow this great Club.” #saintsfc Gareth Rogers: "I look forward and am excited by the challenge of helping the Club to grow, both on and off the pitch." #saintsfc Read the full story on the appointment of Gareth Rogers as the Club's CEO: http://sfcne.ws/NewCEOAppointed #saintsfc Edited 25 March, 2014 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_ed Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 It was clear that there would be an additional appointment to the board, I had hoped it would have been John Williams. Ultimately Gareth's success can only be measured over a longer period of time. If I remember correctly, when he got the interim position the general feeling was that he didn't have the necessary qualifications for such a position. Clearly he's made a positive impact though so hopefully it turns out to be a positive move in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 I heard that we wanted to appoint from within. Good luck Gareth - Lets see us tie some players down to new contracts please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Great, this was the one contractual appointment I was waiting for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Does anybody know if Ralph Krueger is an executive Chairman (ie full time) or a non executive one (eg 1 day per week)? That would make a big difference to how much influence Rogers has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 So then never ending unanswered question, why did he resign before ? Presuming that the information that we received that he was working out his notice until 31st January and his leaving gift was already acquired was correct of course. That's one of the problems of this forum, people are always eager to give out snippets of information but never willing to back them up with reasons or explanations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Sounds like the cheap option to me? Could be a bit of the blind leading the blind so to speak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 25 March, 2014 Author Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Sounds like the cheap option to me? Could be a bit of the blind leading the blind so to speak? http://www.psychforums.com/generalized-anxiety/topic41451.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Sounds like the cheap option to me? Could be a bit of the blind leading the blind so to speak? How do you come to that conclusion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Sounds like the cheap option to me? Could be a bit of the blind leading the blind so to speak? Must be wondering how he ended up as a CEO of the club in the biggest league in the world? From an accountant heading towards the exit to a CEO in 1 week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Sounds like the cheap option to me? Could be a bit of the blind leading the blind so to speak? Blind as in having worked for the club since 2011 blind?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 25 March, 2014 Author Share Posted 25 March, 2014 How do you come to that conclusion? By calculating what response would attract the most bites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 #itshappening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 By calculating what response would attract the most bites Let's pretend that's not the answer for a mo... I was hoping for an actual explanation. Give the guy a chance etc, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 At least he has a red tie. I always judge a character on the colour of his tie and his ability to keep track of his spoons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 What does a CEO do, compared to a Chairman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 At least he has a red tie. I always judge a character on the colour of his tie and his ability to keep track of his spoons. And CL aspirations. As long as he says he wants CL thats good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Sounds like the cheap option to me? Could be a bit of the blind leading the blind so to speak? Yes, it reminds me of Woopert Woe appointing Stuart Gray......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 How do you come to that conclusion? Have you seen his CV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Yes, it reminds me of Woopert Woe appointing Stuart Gray......... To be fair it's not the same thing really. A first team manager/coach has a direct effect on the team, a CEO doesn't really, especially when it's pretty clear that he's the number 2 anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 not sure bout this, Andy Townsend never really impressed me with his ITV punditry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 To be fair it's not the same thing really. A first team manager/coach has a direct effect on the team, a CEO doesn't really, especially when it's pretty clear that he's the number 2 anyway. He's the number 2 (or three really behind KL) in a medium sized 200 employee provincial business. Not sure who people expect to appoint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 He's the number 2 (or three really behind KL) in a medium sized 200 employee provincial business. Not sure who people expect to appoint I think many wanted that John Williams bloke, not me personally because I know nothing about him. However being a "Saints Fan" seems to make one desirable for any position no matter what other capacities one might or might not have. Perhaps Mr Williams didn't want to be number 2 3 or 4, in charge of the rubber stamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danner Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 So it takes two men to do Cortese's job ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 He's the number 2 (or three really behind KL) in a medium sized 200 employee provincial business. With a turn over measured in tens of millions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 So it takes two men to do Cortese's job ? I'd rather have the real deal back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 He's the number 2 (or three really behind KL) in a medium sized 200 employee provincial business. Not sure who people expect to appoint Exactly. Assume he must be reasonably competent at what he needs to cover, the people that matter have had a chance to take a look at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 With a turn over measured in tens of millions. Might even be over 100 million soon, if it isn't already. This year's football receipts will probably be around 100 million alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Must be wondering how he ended up as a CEO of the club in the biggest league in the world? From an accountant heading towards the exit to a CEO in 1 week. Right place at the right time... Difference he did it effortlessness where as Glasgow saint waits desperately every Saturday to start the next post match thread before it is actually post match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Sounds like the cheap option to me? Could be a bit of the blind leading the blind so to speak? Another area of your expertise I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 (edited) Well!!Who would have thought it, that this thread attracted the "snipe at anything" duo... Edited 25 March, 2014 by ALWAYS_SFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 25 March, 2014 Author Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Well!!Who would have thought it, that this thread attracted the "snipe and anything" duo... Now, now... They're just adding much needed balance to a thread that could have got far too positive far too quickly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Have you seen his CV? No. Please enlighten me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sanchez Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Could always add the "look at how far we have come" or "4 years ago we were in League 1 routine" deflector shield rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 He's just written 'I Love Nicola' on that seat and now he's trying to hide it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Wonder when we will hear anything of any substance from Gareth? Silent during his stint in role to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Wonder when we will hear anything of any substance from Gareth? Silent during his stint in role to date. He's a professional beancounter - am sure he's there to keep an eye on the detail. The big picture and outward-facing stuff will be dealt with by RK I imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Wonder when we will hear anything of any substance from Gareth? Silent during his stint in role to date. This is the only time he's spoken to broadcast media whilst at Saints... http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17548088 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Ralph sounds like Nigel who sounds like anyone who ever read a book on leadership. “His appointment is another important step forward for our leadership team as we continue to grow this great Club.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 He's a professional beancounter - am sure he's there to keep an eye on the detail. The big picture and outward-facing stuff will be dealt with by RK I imagine. Could have just stayed as CFO then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Could have just stayed as CFO then? We have another CFO now, can't remember his name, Rogers had quit/been sacked (don't know which) and was brought back after Cortese left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_Tel49 Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Sounds like the cheap option to me? Could be a bit of the blind leading the blind so to speak? It's not like you to put a negative spin on things GS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 I'd rather have the real deal back. What, the guy that presided over our woeful transfer policy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 What, the guy that presided over our woeful transfer policy? Yep. Reckon he would get more for Osvaldo and Ramirez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Yep. Reckon he would get more for Osvaldo and Ramirez. If Osvaldo is sold Saints already have a transfer fee agreed in the loan to Juventus and Ramirez is a useful first team player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Wonder when we will hear anything of any substance from Gareth? Silent during his stint in role to date. I prefer a CEO that is quiet. Better than an egomaniac who loves being on telly or in the papers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 If Osvaldo is sold Saints already have a transfer fee agreed in the loan to Juventus and Ramirez is a useful first team player. If Juve pick up the option, and we dont have to find another club. Looking at his track-record so far, I find that unlikely. Your comment about Gashy is just funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Your comment about Gashy is just funny. Just because it differs from your opinion, doesn't make it any less valid. I think he has improved a lot this season. He's far from the consistent performer I'm not writing him off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 What does a CEO do, compared to a Chairman? The CEO manages the company, the Chairman manages the Board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 25 March, 2014 Share Posted 25 March, 2014 Just because it differs from your opinion, doesn't make it any less valid. I think he has improved a lot this season. He's far from the consistent performer I'm not writing him off. So useful he's started...lets see...how many times ? I havent written off my chances of knobbing the big-boobed red-head from Mad Men, but its not likely.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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