Post by haqpr1963 on Jun 7, 2009 12:21:03 GMT
[QPR Report Edit: Also Includes Links to the initial two "Magilton Entries"]
Fri. 5th June, 2009.
Dear Diary,
Second full day in the big job.
Mr. Briatore said I don't have to wear the suit on Fridays, so he has provided casual clothing from the club shop (Boutique Range, very nice, but a bit pricey even with my staff discount...) I mentioned to him that our clothing was provided free of charge by the club at Ipswich. He laughed and said that paying would make me feel much more part of the project.
Drove to Il Stadio Flavio. Car park almost empty. Mr. Briatore and Mr. Ecclestone are off doing their real jobs. Mr. Mittal and Mr. Agag are off doing whatever it is that they do. Mr. Bhatia is practicing his smile and sincere look ready for the next fans meeting, and Mr. Russell is personally visiting everyone who has bought a season ticket to thank them, (he said he would be finished by lunch.) Still had to use the visitors space, noticed the price for the Pay and Display has gone up 50% from yesterday....
Called Mr. Paladini's office, wanted to pop up and see him about some ideas I have for transfers, his secretary said he was busy this morning (something about meeting his boys and arranging a messageboard campaign for me, that's nice....) but he could see me this afternoon.
Decided to watch a few videos of the team over the last couple of seasons. Mr. Briatore was right we have a great team on paper, just a shame they are bloody awful on grass....
Had a quick look at the club website. WOW, never knew I was so popular! Had forgotten I had ever played against Mr. Mandela and the Pope, and I was sure Mother Teresa was dead (never knew she played inside right for the R's either).
After lunch got to see Mr. Paladini. Asked him about the transfer budget for the summer. He wrote a figure on a piece of paper and passed it over. I mentioned how surprised I was that it was so high! He took it back, mumbled something about "Lira", crossed out several 0's and passed it back... Ahhh, this could be interesting.
Asked him how things would work. He said I would have complete control........ of giving him an idea of what I wanted. This would then have to pass the following vital club criteria :
1 : Are they cheap/free?
2 : Are they nowhere near getting a game for the first team of their club?
3 : See 1.
4 : Would they be interested in signing a long contract for massively inflated wages?
5 : See 1 and 3.
If most of these applied (especially 1, 3 and 5) we would then offer 10% of the asking price and if that was not accepted wait for their contract to expire. I asked if this usually worked, he said "NO", but not to worry as, as we spoke, Mr. Briatore was signing some of the best young prospects in world football on year long loans. I really am looking forward to working with the Galataseray under 8's when they arrive.
Mr. P then suggested I go away on holiday for a week. This surprised me as I thought we should be getting on with bringing in one or two players to strengthen the squad. Mr. P said not to worry, everything would be sorted by the time I got back. Apparently it is a club tradition.
So off to Butlins Belfast for a week.
See you soon.......
Fri. 5th June, 2009.
Dear Diary,
Second full day in the big job.
Mr. Briatore said I don't have to wear the suit on Fridays, so he has provided casual clothing from the club shop (Boutique Range, very nice, but a bit pricey even with my staff discount...) I mentioned to him that our clothing was provided free of charge by the club at Ipswich. He laughed and said that paying would make me feel much more part of the project.
Drove to Il Stadio Flavio. Car park almost empty. Mr. Briatore and Mr. Ecclestone are off doing their real jobs. Mr. Mittal and Mr. Agag are off doing whatever it is that they do. Mr. Bhatia is practicing his smile and sincere look ready for the next fans meeting, and Mr. Russell is personally visiting everyone who has bought a season ticket to thank them, (he said he would be finished by lunch.) Still had to use the visitors space, noticed the price for the Pay and Display has gone up 50% from yesterday....
Called Mr. Paladini's office, wanted to pop up and see him about some ideas I have for transfers, his secretary said he was busy this morning (something about meeting his boys and arranging a messageboard campaign for me, that's nice....) but he could see me this afternoon.
Decided to watch a few videos of the team over the last couple of seasons. Mr. Briatore was right we have a great team on paper, just a shame they are bloody awful on grass....
Had a quick look at the club website. WOW, never knew I was so popular! Had forgotten I had ever played against Mr. Mandela and the Pope, and I was sure Mother Teresa was dead (never knew she played inside right for the R's either).
After lunch got to see Mr. Paladini. Asked him about the transfer budget for the summer. He wrote a figure on a piece of paper and passed it over. I mentioned how surprised I was that it was so high! He took it back, mumbled something about "Lira", crossed out several 0's and passed it back... Ahhh, this could be interesting.
Asked him how things would work. He said I would have complete control........ of giving him an idea of what I wanted. This would then have to pass the following vital club criteria :
1 : Are they cheap/free?
2 : Are they nowhere near getting a game for the first team of their club?
3 : See 1.
4 : Would they be interested in signing a long contract for massively inflated wages?
5 : See 1 and 3.
If most of these applied (especially 1, 3 and 5) we would then offer 10% of the asking price and if that was not accepted wait for their contract to expire. I asked if this usually worked, he said "NO", but not to worry as, as we spoke, Mr. Briatore was signing some of the best young prospects in world football on year long loans. I really am looking forward to working with the Galataseray under 8's when they arrive.
Mr. P then suggested I go away on holiday for a week. This surprised me as I thought we should be getting on with bringing in one or two players to strengthen the squad. Mr. P said not to worry, everything would be sorted by the time I got back. Apparently it is a club tradition.
So off to Butlins Belfast for a week.
See you soon.......
.
