Absolutely i can see them leaving, you can’t blame them.
As our front office is falling apart with no signs of improvement
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As our front office is falling apart with no signs of improvement
weststigers
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Everyone agrees with what you say. Every post you make. Every word you say. Can we move on now?
Departing Manly CEO Tony Mestrov expected to replace Shane Richardson as Tigers chief executive
The first step in trying to reunite a fractured Wests Tigers will begin on Monday with Manly’s Tony Mestrov expected to replace Shane Richardson as the club’s new chief executive.
It was originally felt Mestrov - who will formally leave as Manly CEO on December 19 - would be interim Wests Tigers CEO but this masthead has been told the appointment could now be permanent.
Manly’s CEO for more than three years, Mestrov will be asked to take his no-nonsense approach into the challenging Wests Tigers job.
His first role will be to mend a divided club haemorrhaging from political infighting between stakeholders Wests and Balmain.
Mestrov could not be contacted for comment on Sunday afternoon.
It is understood Richardson and the club are locked in tense negotiations around a termination payout.
Tony Mestrov is expected to replace Shane Richardson. Picture: AAP Image/Dean Lewins
Richardson is fighting allegations around his alleged conduct at the club as the NRL integrity unit investigates information that two members of Richardson’s family worked at Wests Tigers.
Sources also claim a whistleblower has come forward to express concerns about club money that was paid to a company called Enrichd, a marketing, branding and digital consultancy company Richardson part-owns with his son, Brent.
Richardson is seeking a seven-figure payout but negotiations have stalled with talks becoming strained.
He is fiercely denying any wrongdoing.
“Talks between ‘Richo’ and the club over his payout have become nasty,” said one well-placed source. “But ‘Richo’ is pretty shrewd.
“Given what is happening, no-one has confidence in the club.”
Shane Richardson’s time at the Tigers appears over. Picture: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard
Speculation is rife that senior figures inside Wests Tigers refused to keep the Holman Barnes Group, who essentially finance the club, informed of key decisions.
A former Manly and Souths prop, Mestrov will likely join Wests Tigers unaware who will be his chairman at the club.
Former club chairman Barry O’Farrell was rolled last week along with three other independent directors as the Wests’ side of the dysfunctional joint venture wrestles back control of the club.
Wests Tigers fans are filthy at the latest drama and are planning protest walks to voice their anger.
Balmain legend Steve Roach has expressed his thoughts about the club’s constant dramas, saying: “It’s horribly disappointing for the fans, mate. I feel for them.
“Just as they are starting to see a little bit of light, this happens. It’s destabilising and a shambles.
“And how are you going to attract players if this is happening? Who would go there if they are ‘blueing’ all the time? What happens in (Jahream) Bula leaves?
“I’d like the NRL to step in and get the club in order. Maybe take over or put people in there.”
Mestrov will be replaced as Manly CEO in the New Year by former Sea Eagles forward Jason King.
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oldschooltiger
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Who would to coach let alone play for the club. I will be surprised if wests tigers are around in 10 years time.
TigerSkins05
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On other recruitment news .. fancy the Rorters making a play for Tino Fa’asuamaleaui .. a million dollar player at the Titans .. but will go to the Rorters for $500K .. 🤔🤔
king_sirro
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Cost of living in Sydney's eastern suburbs is a lot cheaper than the Gold Coast mate.....oh wait
balmain boy
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You said all will be ok. It won't. Do you remember the last 10 years? That's what the future will be like every year. Unless things change. And that change is for HBG to be permanently removed from the club
balmain boy
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We must in turn destroy HBG and especially Dennis Burgess. We must make every day of his life a misery.
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Departing Manly CEO Tony Mestrov expected to replace Shane Richardson as Tigers chief executive
The first step in trying to reunite a fractured Wests Tigers will begin on Monday with Manly’s Tony Mestrov expected to replace Shane Richardson as the club’s new chief executive.
It was originally felt Mestrov - who will formally leave as Manly CEO on December 19 - would be interim Wests Tigers CEO but this masthead has been told the appointment could now be permanent.
Manly’s CEO for more than three years, Mestrov will be asked to take his no-nonsense approach into the challenging Wests Tigers job.
His first role will be to mend a divided club haemorrhaging from political infighting between stakeholders Wests and Balmain.
Mestrov could not be contacted for comment on Sunday afternoon.
It is understood Richardson and the club are locked in tense negotiations around a termination payout.
Tony Mestrov is expected to replace Shane Richardson. Picture: AAP Image/Dean Lewins
Richardson is fighting allegations around his alleged conduct at the club as the NRL integrity unit investigates information that two members of Richardson’s family worked at Wests Tigers.
Sources also claim a whistleblower has come forward to express concerns about club money that was paid to a company called Enrichd, a marketing, branding and digital consultancy company Richardson part-owns with his son, Brent.
Richardson is seeking a seven-figure payout but negotiations have stalled with talks becoming strained.
He is fiercely denying any wrongdoing.
“Talks between ‘Richo’ and the club over his payout have become nasty,” said one well-placed source. “But ‘Richo’ is pretty shrewd.
“Given what is happening, no-one has confidence in the club.”
Shane Richardson’s time at the Tigers appears over. Picture: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard
Speculation is rife that senior figures inside Wests Tigers refused to keep the Holman Barnes Group, who essentially finance the club, informed of key decisions.
A former Manly and Souths prop, Mestrov will likely join Wests Tigers unaware who will be his chairman at the club.
Former club chairman Barry O’Farrell was rolled last week along with three other independent directors as the Wests’ side of the dysfunctional joint venture wrestles back control of the club.
Wests Tigers fans are filthy at the latest drama and are planning protest walks to voice their anger.
Balmain legend Steve Roach has expressed his thoughts about the club’s constant dramas, saying: “It’s horribly disappointing for the fans, mate. I feel for them.
“Just as they are starting to see a little bit of light, this happens. It’s destabilising and a shambles.
“And how are you going to attract players if this is happening? Who would go there if they are ‘blueing’ all the time? What happens in (Jahream) Bula leaves?
“I’d like the NRL to step in and get the club in order. Maybe take over or put people in there.”
Mestrov will be replaced as Manly CEO in the New Year by former Sea Eagles forward Jason King.
#HBGOUT
#RichoSTAY
BAGNF05
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An old front rower knows what the answer is, it’s not hard.
bigsiro
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I legitimately don't understand why Richo would be leaving.
He is sick of the board infighting? Can't be. He seems above that.
He is in hot water or having his integrity questioned over hiring family members for marketing? Is this a sick joke? And that it is being played out in public?
Can someone please explain it to me?
FWIW, either way if he leaves it would be a bloody disaster.
The only leader/member in the executive who has been statesman like, open with the fans, and in a grander picture has given us some positivity and stature as a club.
And by the way, for those few of us who are both diehard Tigers and Liverpool FC supporters, watching both our clubs implode at the same time....for what. Egos. It's beyond pathetic.
He is sick of the board infighting? Can't be. He seems above that.
He is in hot water or having his integrity questioned over hiring family members for marketing? Is this a sick joke? And that it is being played out in public?
Can someone please explain it to me?
FWIW, either way if he leaves it would be a bloody disaster.
The only leader/member in the executive who has been statesman like, open with the fans, and in a grander picture has given us some positivity and stature as a club.
And by the way, for those few of us who are both diehard Tigers and Liverpool FC supporters, watching both our clubs implode at the same time....for what. Egos. It's beyond pathetic.
weststigers
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We're you being sarcastic that you don't know why Richo would leave?
bigsiro
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No.
