WT Ownership, The Board & Senior Management - MEGA Thread

[gallagher]

From my understanding there will be close to a 50-50 split between LO and CSS next season. Magic Round and Tamworth may still happen but the rest will be split between the traditional home grounds.

So back to the year 2000. One club pffftt

 

[diedpretty]

Cook
“I also believe that Wests Tigers needs change and regeneration; it is time for Wests Tigers to look to new people with the right skill set who can provide the Club with the success our loyal fans deserve."


At least one of them acknowledges this.

Cook
“I also believe that Wests Tigers needs change and regeneration; it is time for Wests Tigers to look to new people with the right skill set who can provide the Club with the success our loyal fans deserve."


At least one of them acknowledges this.

Ha ha - i posted almost exactly the same thing on another topic before i saw this thread.

 

[innsaneink]

Doing and changing nothing got us nowhere but deeper into the hole... It's a start

 

[Todd Packer]

I love Joe Cool.
I'm drinking out of my John Dorahy coffee mug right now.

 

[jadtiger]

The change is welcome and i hope a few of the others (deadwood) on the board follow suit.Dorahy was a good footballer even though he never played for my club and i hope he brings much needed business acumen to the club

 

[diedpretty]

So back to the year 2000. One club pffftt

Yea and when you consider that they will more than likely keep a game at Tamworth and throw their hat in to the ring for a home game in Magic Round. Plus the next Easter Monday game is Parras home game. The only change is we drop an NZ home game.

 

[gallagher]

Doing and changing nothing got us nowhere but deeper into the hole... It's a start

I think picking one home ground would be changing. This is just reverting to something we went away from 20 years ago. Like bringing back Benji and Farah, it's just appeasing the fans.

 

[Jux]

Tommy and Joe Cool were what I loved about my Magpies, toughness and flair.
Along with Jahreams extension, his appointment to the board is wonderfully positive news today.
(I’m sure Kent and Rothfield will find the negatives. )

 

[Eternal Tiger]

I commend and congratulate Cook for stepping down, and for realising that the current lot were not helping our organisation. I hope he's the first and not the last to step down.

 

[liltiger]

Interesting what Cook said when he stepped down :

“I also believe that Wests Tigers needs change and regeneration; it is time for Wests Tigers to look to new people with the right skill set who can provide the Club with the success our loyal fans deserve."

Maybe they are finally seeing the light.

Maybe some board members are feeling the heat a bit. I'm shocked someone stepped down I was certain it is tenured.

 

[diedpretty]

Maybe some board members are feeling the heat a bit. I'm shocked someone stepped down I was certain it is tenured.

No he was a Holman Barnes group appointee. Whats interesting is they haven't just replaced him with another HB group puppet but have appointed an outsider.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I like it. He is someone who has played & coached the game with a heap of business/corporate experience. Good appointment.

 

[cochise]

Interesting what Cook said when he stepped down :

“I also believe that Wests Tigers needs change and regeneration; it is time for Wests Tigers to look to new people with the right skill set who can provide the Club with the success our loyal fans deserve."

Maybe they are finally seeing the light.

Sounds more like one person sees the light and the rest disagree.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Wests Tigers
Thu 20 Apr 2023, 04:22 PM

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Wests Tigers is delighted to announce the appointment of former Western Suburbs player, John Dorahy, to the club’s Board of Directors.
Dorahy takes up the position vacated by Simon Cook, who has stepped down after seven years of service to the club.
Dorahy enjoyed a highly decorated playing career amassing 239 first grade games across 15 seasons, including 102 for the Magpies between 1974 and 1979.

He also has a wealth of experience in coaching, having coached for six seasons in the UK Super League, at Wigan and Warrington.
John also brings significant business acumen to the club, having served on several boards, including Wollongong City Council, Leagues Clubs Australia, Wests Leagues Illawarra and Venues NSW.
Dorahy says he’s very proud to take up a position on the Wests Tigers Board.
“This club has a profound impact on the community, and I am thrilled and honoured to be joining as a Director,” said Dorahy.

“I believe I can bring my experience as a former sportsman and businessman to benefit the club on many levels.
“I look forward to working with the Board and Chair Lee Hagipantelis, CEO Justin Pascoe, and the whole organisation as we strive for success on and off the field.”
Cook says he has made the decision to step down due to ‘workload’ and a ‘need for change’.
“I have made the decision to step aside as a director of Wests Tigers,” said Cook.
“The workload in my position as CEO of the Holman Barnes Group has increased to such a level, that I don’t believe I can commit to the time required to fulfil my obligations and duty as part of the Board.
“I also believe that Wests Tigers needs change and regeneration; it is time for Wests Tigers to look to new people with the right skill set who can provide the Club with the success our loyal fans deserve.

“I would like to thank everyone involved at Wests Tigers for their support in my time as a director.”

Now that is a very interesting appointment, someone with a footy background on the Board. It’s a start,

 

[liltiger]

No he was a Holman Barnes group appointee. Whats interesting is they haven't just replaced him with another HB group puppet but have appointed an outsider.

Thanks mate, it goes way over my head.

 

[king_sirro]

Sounds more like one person sees the light and the rest disagree.

And I would guess the one guy who has the integrity to step down is probably the last one out of all them we should lose. It's usually that way.

 

[Harvey]

Excellent. We need a fullback

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Welcome to WT John
Next step is an outgoing CEO

 

[hank37w]

Don't know how this is going to turn out, but If nothing else, the guys that were complaining about not getting a sausage at the 10 year members get together may be a chance now with Joe Cool on board.

 

[diedpretty]

And I would guess the one guy who has the integrity to step down is probably the last one out of all them we should lose. It's usually that way.

Hopefully Andreachio and Wayde step down soon as well. They are both directors of HB Group and on the boards of WSDRLFC, Wests Tigers and Western Suburbs Cricket Club. They must both be pushing 70 if not already past it. I bet they get confused at what actual board meeting they are attending.