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St Helens CEO To Stand Down : Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:46 am  

St Helens CEO, Tony Colquitt, has announced he will be standing down from the role at the end of 2011.

Colquitt stated: “It has been an honour and a privilege to be involved at such an historic period of the Club’s history. It has long been my intention to stand down on completion of the stadium build project.

“The recent completion of the new stadium and the Cowley Training Centre has ensured that the Club now has facilities to match any other club in either code of Rugby. I have no doubt that the Club will continue to go from strength to strength under the guidance of our Chairman, Eamonn McManus.”

Chairman Eamonn McManus added: “Tony has contributed greatly to the development of the Club over a very challenging five years in office. The Saints now stand poised to enter into an exciting new phase in our history with confidence. I would like, both as a colleague and as a friend, to thank Tony for his contribution and efforts in us achieving our aims.

“A new senior management committee comprising Paul Kitchen (Finance), Steve Davies (Marketing and Sales), Jenny Gibbs (Hospitality and Events) and Mike Rush (Academy Rugby and Stadium Operations), will be set up and report directly to me as Chairman.

“Head Coach, Royce Simmons, will continue to report directly to me.”

Re: St Helens CEO To Stand Down : Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:25 am  

Looks like the position won't be replaced thus saving a significant salary I presume.

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Re: St Helens CEO To Stand Down : Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:27 am  

I'm assuming Eamonn will be CEO / Chairman.

Re: St Helens CEO To Stand Down : Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:36 am  

http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/ldp ... -29234948/ “Although revenues were flat, mainly due to operating a top flight Super League Club in an outdated stadium facility and in a recessionary environment, it was particularly disappointing that full advantage was not taken of the commercial opportunities availed to the club from its last year at its historic Knowsley Road home.” This Comment from Eammon last year might have something to do with it? IMO

http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/ldp ... -29234948/ “Although revenues were flat, mainly due to operating a top flight Super League Club in an outdated stadium facility and in a recessionary environment, it was particularly disappointing that full advantage was not taken of the commercial opportunities availed to the club from its last year at its historic Knowsley Road home.” This Comment from Eammon last year might have something to do with it? IMO

Re: St Helens CEO To Stand Down : Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:52 am  

Rommel wrote:

http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/ldpbusiness/business-local/knowsley-business-news/2011/08/15/saints-rl-losses-widen-as-board-calls-for-recapitalisation-92534-29234948/

“Although revenues were flat, mainly due to operating a top flight Super League Club in an outdated stadium facility and in a recessionary environment, it was particularly disappointing that full advantage was not taken of the commercial opportunities availed to the club from its last year at its historic Knowsley Road home.”

This Comment from Eammon last year might have something to do with it? IMO

Nah, Tony was here to sort the stadium, something that McGuire failed to deliver progress on before him. I would suggest it was always the agreement that he'd work, probably on a very good wedge, to specifically oversee this massive project and then leave when it was complete.

Re: St Helens CEO To Stand Down : Fri Oct 28, 2011 10:26 pm  

Rommel wrote:http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/ldpbusiness/business-local/knowsley-business-news/2011/08/15/saints-rl-losses-widen-as-board-calls-for-recapitalisation-92534-29234948/

“Although revenues were flat, mainly due to operating a top flight Super League Club in an outdated stadium facility and in a recessionary environment, it was particularly disappointing that full advantage was not taken of the commercial opportunities availed to the club from its last year at its historic Knowsley Road home.”

This Comment from Eammon last year might have something to do with it? IMO

Offside Monkey wrote:

Nah, Tony was here to sort the stadium, something that McGuire failed to deliver progress on before him. I would suggest it was always the agreement that he'd work, probably on a very good wedge, to specifically oversee this massive project and then leave when it was complete.

Sorry I'm with rommel on this; marketing has been poo and income static = CEO = Bin.

Re: St Helens CEO To Stand Down : Fri Oct 28, 2011 10:37 pm  

Eammon clearly wants to take a more hands on role in the running of the club and as Executive Chairman he will be able to do just that. It will no doubt save us some money too

Re: St Helens CEO To Stand Down : Sat Oct 29, 2011 6:50 am  

What do you mean by save us some money? It might save Eammon some money but I don't think it'll make a jot of difference to us fans.

I'm wondering whether there were maybe some strings attached to the large cash injection recently. Perhaps Mr Coleman wants to make sure his cash is well looked after and thinks a management restructure would help.

Re: St Helens CEO To Stand Down : Sat Oct 29, 2011 7:22 am  

Harry Pinner wrote:

What do you mean by save us some money? It might save Eammon some money but I don't think it'll make a jot of difference to us fans.

I'm wondering whether there were maybe some strings attached to the large cash injection recently. Perhaps Mr Coleman wants to make sure his cash is well looked after and thinks a management restructure would help.

thats apositive spin on it!
The most likely senario is that he tony was brought it to do a job on a temporary contract, a job he has done. Its as simple as that really

Re: St Helens CEO To Stand Down : Sat Oct 29, 2011 4:49 pm  

Saint Simon wrote:

thats apositive spin on it!
The most likely senario is that he tony was brought it to do a job on a temporary contract, a job he has done. Its as simple as that really

Perhaps its to do with Claddingate.