Sullivan – writes long emails
As a new chairman at a football club, it’s important that you get the fans on your side. Perhaps explain to them that you feel their pain? Make them think that it’s not about the money, the boardroom, the fast [...]
Read moreWhat on Earth could have inspired the his change of heart?
Dave Whelan on job hunting Michael Owen, June 17th, 2009:
‘His wages are too expensive, for one thing, and, for another, you have to ask whether he still has the urge, the bottle and the [...]
Read moreWest Ham’s latest rollercoaster season endures another twist
The breaking news in Iceland is that former West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson is suing owner Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson for breach of contract and is demanding more than 200 million krona (£1.26 million according to mataf) as part of an agreement regarding the termination of his contract. [...]
Read moreWhen the board support a manager, time is short…
Observe the following pattern:
Former West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson on November 21, 2006:
“I will also be continuing talks with Alan Pardew on how he sees the future on the playing side. This is very [...]
Read moreBoro and B’ham head honchos inspire debate via slanging match
The powers-that-be at Middlesbrough and Birmingham have been having a bit of a ding-dong of late. First, Birmingham chairman David Gold said that it was better to experience constant promotion and [...]
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