Post by Macmoish on Feb 16, 2014 20:13:51 GMT
And he made sense...But not sure he followed through
Fernandes - May 203
MAIL - David Kent - QPR may need to spend a couple of seasons in Championship, warns Fernandes
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has given a blunt assessment of his time at the helm of the club, admitting his mistakes contributed to the club's recent relegation.
Fernandes will preside over a major overhaul of the squad at Loftus Road this summer, less than two years after buying up the majority shareholding.
The Malaysian entrepreneur has spent millions in a forlorn attempt to keep the Rs in the top flight but says he is now ready to accept a period of stability in the second tier rather than aim for an immediate return to the Barclays Premier League.
Speaking in Monte Carlo, where his other major sporting investment, Caterham, are competing in this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, Fernandes said: 'With QPR we are right back at the drawing board, and we are going to go back to my principles of life.
'You learn a lot when you are going down. You don't learn a lot when you are doing great.
'I am not predicting we will bounce back up straight away, but I am working hard to make sure we have the right culture and right type of people in the club.
'If that means staying in the Championship for a couple of seasons to get it right, then that is worth it.'
The AirAsia boss certainly has a full portfolio to deal with, and though the day-to-day running of his airline must take precedence, he admits things might be different at QPR and F1 back-markers Caterham had he been able to give either more of his time.
'The difference between QPR, Caterham and AirAsia is that AirAsia is something I live and breathe every day,' he said.
'With all due respect, if I'd spent every day at Hingham [Caterham's headquarters] and every day at Loftus Road, I dare say it would have been a bit different.
'It's easy to say I've spread myself too thinly, but I don't think that's the case. What I should have done is delegate more.
'I am not that involved in my other businesses as much and I should have been like that, but this is the danger when passion conflicts with common sense.
'You get excited and carried away and you throw away all the things you are good at - planning and analysing." Asked whether he had taken his eye off the ball, Fernandes replied: "It is an an experience, and I'm just a bit different to everyone else.
'Take Formula One. Everyone in the paddock has made huge errors in their life. They don't stand up and say 'I f***** up'. I have.
Disappointment: QPR went down despite a number of high-profile signings
'It's the same in the football world. I don't think every single chairman has made a decision that's right all the time.
'But I have decided to step up and say I could have done it better. We did a lot of things wrong and I f***** up.
'With AirAsia, right now we the most profitable airline in the world. Now did I make huge mistakes in the process? Absolutely.
'But I don't think you have to be a b*****d to be successful in sport, you just need experience, which is something you can't buy.'
Fernandes has promised a clearout of QPR's playing staff this summer, but the same cannot be said of manager Harry Redknapp, who the owner hopes will not be lured away in the coming months.
'You can never say never,' said Fernandes. 'If a massive club offers Harry a job, you can't stand in the way of it. It's his career, his life. You've got to be reasonable.
But we get on very well, we know each other, and I long for stability.
'You can't build anything successful unless you have stability. I am an old-fashioned believer in that.
'Harry is someone I trust. He's a great football manager and a great spotter of talent.'
ends Mail
July 6, 2013
CHAIRMAN FERNANDES SPEAKS (TWEETS)
QPR Chairman Tony Fernandes returned last night to the Twittersphere to speak on the subject of QPR: On lessons learnt Among other things the Chairman spoke about how things now are going to be very different at the club; and that the club is going to very careful about the players that are signed by the QPR. In addition the Chairman himself will be taking a personal, hands-on role regarding player fining!
In a series of tweets, The Chairman declared:
" Few have gone. Few more to go. Targets Identified. Discipline key for both is season. No more messing"
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"Learnt a lot last year. We will not have players who don't fit our culture. And very very careful who we bring in to QPR."
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" In a strange strange way relegation is going to make us a much much better club."
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"Lots and lots of work to do. But boy we have done our homework. Really prepared. Stadium and training ground on the way."
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"Players and agents are going to see a very different Tony Fernandes. Those who are committed honest and loyal will see the same."
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"I will be in charge of player fining system. 4 already fined. No one no one will take us for a ride anymore. Patience is over."
-
"The fans come first. I owe it to the fans. We will not let you down. I will leave no stone unturned to ensure that your pride returns as a QPR fan."
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"Thank you to all Ranger fans. Season tickets at a record high. We all appreciate it and I shall make sure all involved in qpr ensure you get your moneys worth."
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Fernandes - May 203
MAIL - David Kent - QPR may need to spend a couple of seasons in Championship, warns Fernandes
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has given a blunt assessment of his time at the helm of the club, admitting his mistakes contributed to the club's recent relegation.
Fernandes will preside over a major overhaul of the squad at Loftus Road this summer, less than two years after buying up the majority shareholding.
The Malaysian entrepreneur has spent millions in a forlorn attempt to keep the Rs in the top flight but says he is now ready to accept a period of stability in the second tier rather than aim for an immediate return to the Barclays Premier League.
Speaking in Monte Carlo, where his other major sporting investment, Caterham, are competing in this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, Fernandes said: 'With QPR we are right back at the drawing board, and we are going to go back to my principles of life.
'You learn a lot when you are going down. You don't learn a lot when you are doing great.
'I am not predicting we will bounce back up straight away, but I am working hard to make sure we have the right culture and right type of people in the club.
'If that means staying in the Championship for a couple of seasons to get it right, then that is worth it.'
The AirAsia boss certainly has a full portfolio to deal with, and though the day-to-day running of his airline must take precedence, he admits things might be different at QPR and F1 back-markers Caterham had he been able to give either more of his time.
'The difference between QPR, Caterham and AirAsia is that AirAsia is something I live and breathe every day,' he said.
'With all due respect, if I'd spent every day at Hingham [Caterham's headquarters] and every day at Loftus Road, I dare say it would have been a bit different.
'It's easy to say I've spread myself too thinly, but I don't think that's the case. What I should have done is delegate more.
'I am not that involved in my other businesses as much and I should have been like that, but this is the danger when passion conflicts with common sense.
'You get excited and carried away and you throw away all the things you are good at - planning and analysing." Asked whether he had taken his eye off the ball, Fernandes replied: "It is an an experience, and I'm just a bit different to everyone else.
'Take Formula One. Everyone in the paddock has made huge errors in their life. They don't stand up and say 'I f***** up'. I have.
Disappointment: QPR went down despite a number of high-profile signings
'It's the same in the football world. I don't think every single chairman has made a decision that's right all the time.
'But I have decided to step up and say I could have done it better. We did a lot of things wrong and I f***** up.
'With AirAsia, right now we the most profitable airline in the world. Now did I make huge mistakes in the process? Absolutely.
'But I don't think you have to be a b*****d to be successful in sport, you just need experience, which is something you can't buy.'
Fernandes has promised a clearout of QPR's playing staff this summer, but the same cannot be said of manager Harry Redknapp, who the owner hopes will not be lured away in the coming months.
'You can never say never,' said Fernandes. 'If a massive club offers Harry a job, you can't stand in the way of it. It's his career, his life. You've got to be reasonable.
But we get on very well, we know each other, and I long for stability.
'You can't build anything successful unless you have stability. I am an old-fashioned believer in that.
'Harry is someone I trust. He's a great football manager and a great spotter of talent.'
ends Mail
July 6, 2013
CHAIRMAN FERNANDES SPEAKS (TWEETS)
QPR Chairman Tony Fernandes returned last night to the Twittersphere to speak on the subject of QPR: On lessons learnt Among other things the Chairman spoke about how things now are going to be very different at the club; and that the club is going to very careful about the players that are signed by the QPR. In addition the Chairman himself will be taking a personal, hands-on role regarding player fining!
In a series of tweets, The Chairman declared:
" Few have gone. Few more to go. Targets Identified. Discipline key for both is season. No more messing"
-
"Learnt a lot last year. We will not have players who don't fit our culture. And very very careful who we bring in to QPR."
-
" In a strange strange way relegation is going to make us a much much better club."
-
"Lots and lots of work to do. But boy we have done our homework. Really prepared. Stadium and training ground on the way."
-
"Players and agents are going to see a very different Tony Fernandes. Those who are committed honest and loyal will see the same."
-
"I will be in charge of player fining system. 4 already fined. No one no one will take us for a ride anymore. Patience is over."
-
"The fans come first. I owe it to the fans. We will not let you down. I will leave no stone unturned to ensure that your pride returns as a QPR fan."
-
"Thank you to all Ranger fans. Season tickets at a record high. We all appreciate it and I shall make sure all involved in qpr ensure you get your moneys worth."
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