Maurice Watkins

but my question is this....

how the hell have we pulled that one off. If its true that is. It does of course open up a few other questions, Was it Cryne who tapped him up. Will he be able to get some extra outside investment. Due to his Man U connection can we hope to get some of their youngsters. It certainly strikes off a huge talking point for sure.

 

appointed to help broker a take over deal anybody??
even so this guys just the ticket for us no matter what

chairman of super league at moment will he continue both i wonder?

 

If it is this chap there's a few on here had better mind their comments if they could be construed as libelous :nails:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_Watkins_(solicitor)

 

WOW... look at the jobs he has done

if that IS the guy, then..well WOW. Could be a renaissance at The 'Well

 

Re: WOW... look at the jobs he has done

That is the guy. Impressive cv indeed.

 

Re: WOW... look at the jobs he has done

I can only see this as a good thing. At the moment, anyway.

I'm sure SuperTyke will find a reason for him being the wrong bloke.

 

Chuckling at that!


Like you, I think this appears to be an excellent move by the club, if true.

 

From PA

Former Manchester United director Maurice Watkins will take up a new role as chairman of Championship side Barnsley next week.
Watkins, who holds several key positions including chairman of British Swimming and is a non-executive director of the Rugby Football League, will return to a football boardroom almost a year since he left his role at Old Trafford.
Watkins was a director at United for 28 years from 1984 to 2012 and was also a director of Manchester United PLC between 1991 and 2004.
"It's great to be back in football at club level and my message is loud and clear - Barnsley means business," Watkins said of his new appointment.
"The Championship is a hard league with many great clubs and when you think a club was relegated last season with 54 points, that sums up the quality.
"Our task now is to make progress in the league, strengthen our position and get even more fans behind the club. I can bring a wealth of football knowledge and experience having been involved with the game at the highest level with Manchester United for over 28 years."
Along with his former roles at Old Trafford, Watkins' football experience has a wider reach as he was a key participant in the formation of the Premier League and its rules and has been involved on various FIFA committees to deliver new international regulations.
Barnsley owner Patrick Cryne said the club had appointed Watkins due to his breadth of experience across different sports and to provide fresh leadership at board level after operating without a chairman for some time.
"Many people will know Maurice from Manchester United, but what they won't know is that he operates in a range of different commercial spheres and sports interests," Cryne said.
"He is a sound strategic thinker and very clear on how to organise and to say how a football club should be run.
"He can see reasons for change which will make us a more effective business. Maurice has a raft of experience and he will drive strategy and the change-management agenda."
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Wow, this is a really big deal. Maybe he could have a word with Gary Neville about becoming our manager?

 

Lets hope he ruffles a few feathers.

 

To right cryne

 

If he can't play in goal, I won't buy a season ticket...so there.

 

absolutely... this could be a reyt "Egg on face" job

if its ******. AND if it is ****** and the various other SY clubs have been watching this thread then we can expect a good amount of 'pillokin' from them.

 

he was on talk sport a few weeks ago, talking about investing in a football club in the near future, was on keys and grey, could still be on line

 

Brilliant news!

 

Re: absolutely... this could be a reyt "Egg on face" job

God I`ll not sleep at night nar knowing we might be pillocked by farmyard animals.

 

I can't see him investing much if any cash but time, skills and inclination are what's needed.

 

He was first mentioned by Matthew Murray in the Chron some months ago.

Just putting that out there, for those who say the Chron is **** etc.