Oh dear Garry Cook

[Rev Algenon Stickleback H]

He's the Chief Exec BR2 so not sure that exactly qualifies as "backroom staff"?

But he is not a player.
Who is really interested in chief execs,the ticket staff,the kit man or the coach driver?
As sports fans surely we are only interested in the players aren't we?

He's the mouthpiece of a club whose spending policy makes them somewhat unpopular, and he's rather outspoken too. I would suggest his attitude has rubbed a few reporters up the wrong way, and they are loving the chance to stick the knife in.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... ds-newsxml

[Hoop Blah]

I agree that as football fans we shouldn't really be interested in this kind of thing, better still that we didn't need to because they all behaved sensibly and got on with running clubs properly.

The media are always looking for the next thing to write about or personality to focus on as they think it sells.

[Ferris]

Resignation accepted http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Club-news/20 ... tatement-2

Manchester City Football Club announce that the Board led review initiated on Monday of this week, as a response to allegations made to the football club, football authorities and a national newspaper by Dr Anthonia Onuoha, has been concluded.

As a result, the Club can confirm that there is foundation to Dr Onuoha’s allegations and the Chairman has written to apologise to Dr Onuoha for any distress caused.

Following the findings of the review, Chief Executive Officer Garry Cook has offered his resignation, which has been accepted with regret by the Board.

Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak responded to the decision, saying: “Garry has made a remarkable contribution to Manchester City Football Club over the past three years.

“His judgement in this matter should in no way lead to his accomplishments being overlooked. On every level, the club is unrecognisable from the organisation which he inherited and our staff and supporter services, community outreach and commercial activity have seen unparalleled growth under his direction with yet more projects to be realised on the horizon.

“On behalf of Sheikh Mansour and the Board, I would like to thank him for his energy and tireless commitment to serving all those connected with the football club. He will always be welcome at Manchester City.”

Garry Cook said: “I am privileged to have held my position at Manchester City Football Club and to have experienced the opportunities that it has presented. The privilege is in part offset however by the significant personal focus which has at times, detracted from the magnificent achievements of those working at the football club.

“It is that factor, together with my error of judgement in this matter that has prompted me to reach this decision, which I believe is in the best interests of the football club.

“I wish Roberto and his team and all of the fans and supportive partners of the Club the very best for exciting times ahead. I would also like to put on record my unreserved thanks to Sheikh Mansour, Khaldoon Al Mubarak and the Board and all of the very talented staff at the Club for their support throughout my tenure at Manchester City. I know the Club will go from strength to strength.”

Whilst the Board commences a search for a new Chief Executive Officer, Director John MacBeath will fulfil the role of temporary CEO, working closely with the Board.

[roadrunner]

Good. A big step forward in making Man City more likable.

[TBM]

[roadrunner]

[YateleyRoyal]

But he is not a player.
Who is really interested in chief execs,the ticket staff,the kit man or the coach driver?
As sports fans surely we are only interested in the players aren't we?

He's the mouthpiece of a club whose spending policy makes them somewhat unpopular, and he's rather outspoken too. I would suggest his attitude has rubbed a few reporters up the wrong way, and they are loving the chance to stick the knife in.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... ds-newsxml

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011 ... ester-city

Whilst some others are praising what he did at the club....

The Guardian>>>>>>>>>>>The Daily Mail

[who are ya?]

Daily Star >>>>>>>>>>>>> Tha Guardian

[M-U-R-T-Y]

Nuts >>>>>>>>>>>> The Guardian

[Badger Finger]

And....

GONE.

[Terminal Boardom]

So he is a lying twunt who should be avoided like the plague. My money is that he will get a job with another FC fairly quickly.

[who are ya?]

QPR?

[Svlad Cjelli]

So he is a lying twunt who should be avoided like the plague. My money is that he will get a job with another FC fairly quickly.

I'm not sure he needs to - you can be fairly sure that a sizeable sum of oil money will accompany his "decision" to resign.

[Mr Angry]

Garry Cook said: “I am privileged to have held my position at Manchester City Football Club and to have experienced the opportunities that it has presented. The privilege is in part offset however by the significant personal focus which has at times, detracted from the magnificent achievements of those working at the football club.

“It is that factor, together with my error of judgement in this matter that has prompted me to reach this decision, which I believe is in the best interests of the football club.

“I wish Roberto and his team and all of the fans and supportive partners of the Club the very best for exciting times ahead. I would also like to put on record my unreserved thanks to Sheikh Mansour, Khaldoon Al Mubarak and the Board and all of the very talented staff at the Club for their support throughout my tenure at Manchester City. I know the Club will go from strength to strength.”


So no apology to the person he insulted and upset then?

Classy.

[Barry the bird boggler]

Just for the record, the new acting Chief Exec at Man City is Reading FC season ticket holder, Ian MacBeath.....

[ZacNaloen]

John Macbeath isn't it?

[Barry the bird boggler]

Yes it's John

[Terminal Boardom]

Shame that he couldn't get a job closer to home.

[roadrunner]

Our attendances take another hit.

[Svlad Cjelli]

Our attendances take another hit.

Nope -as long as he's bought the ST then it's still part of the attendance whether he uses it or not.