Post by QPR Report on Aug 24, 2009 6:54:20 GMT
He came...2/3 months later there was a "dispute" over some QPR transfer not working out properly or something like that and he was gone
As posted: August 25, 2006.
"...As of today, QPR are no longer listing Gary Penrice and Tim Breaker on the Club Staff Directory. New Chief Operating Officer, Graham Mackrell is added."
QPR OFFICIAL SITE NEW Staff Directory (As of August 25, 2006)
Chairman - Gianni Paladini
Non-executive Directors - Franco Zanotti, Olga Paladini, Antonio Caliendo
Club Secretary - Sheila Marson
Chief Operating Officer - Graham Mackrell
Chief Financial Officer - Chris Pennington
First Team Coaching Staff
Manager - Gary Waddock
Assistant Manager - Alan McDonald
Reserve Team Manager - Justin Skinner
Goalkeeper Coach - Tony Roberts
Physiotherapist - Prav Mathema
Assistant Physiotherapist - Bobby Bacic
Youth and Recruitment
Head of Youth - Joe Gallen
Head of Youth Recruitment - John O'Brien johnob@qpr.co.uk
Box Office
Box Office Manager - Jenny Elliott boxoffice@qpr.co.uk
Press Office
Press & Publications Manager - Jackie Bass: 020 8740 2536 jackieb@qpr.co.uk
Press & Publications Officer - Ian Taylor: 020 8740 2541 iant@qpr.co.uk
New Media Manager - Paul Morrissey: 020 8897 5419 paulm@qpr.co.uk
Commercial Department
Commercial Manager - Gary Hooper: 020 8740 2518 garyh@qpr.co.uk
Sales Administration Manager - Geraldine Field: 020 8740 2588 geraldinef@qpr.co.uk
Football in the Community
Community Scheme Manager - Andy Evans andye@qpr.co.uk
Ladies Football - Martino Chevannes martinoc@qpr.co.uk
Day previously
August 24, 2006 - QPR OFFICIAL SITE - GRAHAM MACKRELL APPOINT CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
QPR are delighted to announce the appointment of Graham Mackrell, as Chief Operating Officer.
A qualified accountant, Mackrell will offer assistance to the board, with the focus on improving
the Club's off-the-field activities.
"I'm really looking forward to the challenge ahead,'' Mackrell told qpr.co.uk.
"QPR is a club with fantastic tradition and I'm excited about the prospect of working with
the strong team we already have in place here.
"I'm here to add professionalism and my aim is to ensure the Club's off-the-field ambitions match those on it.''
Mackrell has worked in professional football for 25 years, including spells at Sheffield Wednesday,
Luton Town, AFC Bournemouth and West Ham United.
He is also a Venue Director for UEFA.
Chairman Gianni Paladini is delighted to have Mackrell on board, commenting:
"Graham will raise our profile within football thanks to his extensive work with UEFA
and the League Managers Association.
"He is extremely well-known and respected within the game and also benefits from being a qualified accountant.
"I would like to wish Graham all the best and welcome him to QPR.''
3 months later
Three Months Later, Mackrell Departs QPR
Mid November 2006
Graham Mackrell: Three Months Ago Arrived...One Week Ago Departure Announced....Remains Listed on QPR's Staff Page
-
QPR inserted a few sentences announcing Mackrell's "departure" into a broader statement "Bank on US' " "QPR are delighted to announce that the club will be teaming up with Barclays Bank and Deloitte & Touche.... Following the departure of Chief Operating Officer, Graham Mackrell, QPR will still have sound financial and business advice from two of the financial world's experts. QPR would like to thank Graham Mackrell for all of his hard work over the last few months....".QPR Statement
There was no explanation for why Mackrell should be leaving so soon after his arrival (just the latest of a number of QPR off-the-field staff who have moved on in the past 18 months. Another staffer who's name suddenly ceased to be listed on the Staff page, is Chief Financial Officer, Chris Pennington. Pennington's departure was announced at the beginning of the year. Then the club announced he was not going. And then without any announcement on the Official site, he just ceased to be listed. )
The official announcement about Mackrell came after days of messageboard rumours) and after a couple of brief stories in te Mail and Sun saying Mackrell had been fired.
Daily Mail "The Screamer" Mackrell sacked by QPR over compensation row - QPR have sacked chief operating officer Graham Mackrell following a row over compensation for former assistant boss Tim Breacker.
Breacker is still on gardening leave nine months after leaving the club at the same time as ex-manager Ian Holloway and chairman Gianni Paladini has accused Mackrell of blundering over pay-off negotiations. Breacker hopes to agree a settlement within 48 hours so he can join Holloway at Plymouth."
The Sun "QPR have sacked executive Graham Mackrell in the row over compensation for coach Tim Breacker.
Former West Ham ace Breacker, 41, is still on gardening leave nine months after being relieved of his duties at the same time as ex-boss Ian Holloway. Rangers chairman Gianni Paladini has accused Mackrell of bungling pay-off negotiations. Breacker hopes to agree a settlement so he can link up again with Holloway at Plymouth. But Paladini said: “I was unhappy with Graham’s involvement. “I believe the pay agreement is back in place but I didn’t feel I can work with Mr Mackrell" Sun & Mail
As posted: August 25, 2006.
"...As of today, QPR are no longer listing Gary Penrice and Tim Breaker on the Club Staff Directory. New Chief Operating Officer, Graham Mackrell is added."
QPR OFFICIAL SITE NEW Staff Directory (As of August 25, 2006)
Chairman - Gianni Paladini
Non-executive Directors - Franco Zanotti, Olga Paladini, Antonio Caliendo
Club Secretary - Sheila Marson
Chief Operating Officer - Graham Mackrell
Chief Financial Officer - Chris Pennington
First Team Coaching Staff
Manager - Gary Waddock
Assistant Manager - Alan McDonald
Reserve Team Manager - Justin Skinner
Goalkeeper Coach - Tony Roberts
Physiotherapist - Prav Mathema
Assistant Physiotherapist - Bobby Bacic
Youth and Recruitment
Head of Youth - Joe Gallen
Head of Youth Recruitment - John O'Brien johnob@qpr.co.uk
Box Office
Box Office Manager - Jenny Elliott boxoffice@qpr.co.uk
Press Office
Press & Publications Manager - Jackie Bass: 020 8740 2536 jackieb@qpr.co.uk
Press & Publications Officer - Ian Taylor: 020 8740 2541 iant@qpr.co.uk
New Media Manager - Paul Morrissey: 020 8897 5419 paulm@qpr.co.uk
Commercial Department
Commercial Manager - Gary Hooper: 020 8740 2518 garyh@qpr.co.uk
Sales Administration Manager - Geraldine Field: 020 8740 2588 geraldinef@qpr.co.uk
Football in the Community
Community Scheme Manager - Andy Evans andye@qpr.co.uk
Ladies Football - Martino Chevannes martinoc@qpr.co.uk
Day previously
August 24, 2006 - QPR OFFICIAL SITE - GRAHAM MACKRELL APPOINT CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
QPR are delighted to announce the appointment of Graham Mackrell, as Chief Operating Officer.
A qualified accountant, Mackrell will offer assistance to the board, with the focus on improving
the Club's off-the-field activities.
"I'm really looking forward to the challenge ahead,'' Mackrell told qpr.co.uk.
"QPR is a club with fantastic tradition and I'm excited about the prospect of working with
the strong team we already have in place here.
"I'm here to add professionalism and my aim is to ensure the Club's off-the-field ambitions match those on it.''
Mackrell has worked in professional football for 25 years, including spells at Sheffield Wednesday,
Luton Town, AFC Bournemouth and West Ham United.
He is also a Venue Director for UEFA.
Chairman Gianni Paladini is delighted to have Mackrell on board, commenting:
"Graham will raise our profile within football thanks to his extensive work with UEFA
and the League Managers Association.
"He is extremely well-known and respected within the game and also benefits from being a qualified accountant.
"I would like to wish Graham all the best and welcome him to QPR.''
3 months later
Three Months Later, Mackrell Departs QPR
Mid November 2006
Graham Mackrell: Three Months Ago Arrived...One Week Ago Departure Announced....Remains Listed on QPR's Staff Page
-
QPR inserted a few sentences announcing Mackrell's "departure" into a broader statement "Bank on US' " "QPR are delighted to announce that the club will be teaming up with Barclays Bank and Deloitte & Touche.... Following the departure of Chief Operating Officer, Graham Mackrell, QPR will still have sound financial and business advice from two of the financial world's experts. QPR would like to thank Graham Mackrell for all of his hard work over the last few months....".QPR Statement
There was no explanation for why Mackrell should be leaving so soon after his arrival (just the latest of a number of QPR off-the-field staff who have moved on in the past 18 months. Another staffer who's name suddenly ceased to be listed on the Staff page, is Chief Financial Officer, Chris Pennington. Pennington's departure was announced at the beginning of the year. Then the club announced he was not going. And then without any announcement on the Official site, he just ceased to be listed. )
The official announcement about Mackrell came after days of messageboard rumours) and after a couple of brief stories in te Mail and Sun saying Mackrell had been fired.
Daily Mail "The Screamer" Mackrell sacked by QPR over compensation row - QPR have sacked chief operating officer Graham Mackrell following a row over compensation for former assistant boss Tim Breacker.
Breacker is still on gardening leave nine months after leaving the club at the same time as ex-manager Ian Holloway and chairman Gianni Paladini has accused Mackrell of blundering over pay-off negotiations. Breacker hopes to agree a settlement within 48 hours so he can join Holloway at Plymouth."
The Sun "QPR have sacked executive Graham Mackrell in the row over compensation for coach Tim Breacker.
Former West Ham ace Breacker, 41, is still on gardening leave nine months after being relieved of his duties at the same time as ex-boss Ian Holloway. Rangers chairman Gianni Paladini has accused Mackrell of bungling pay-off negotiations. Breacker hopes to agree a settlement so he can link up again with Holloway at Plymouth. But Paladini said: “I was unhappy with Graham’s involvement. “I believe the pay agreement is back in place but I didn’t feel I can work with Mr Mackrell" Sun & Mail
