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Post by Macmoish on Nov 20, 2010 11:34:57 GMT
My posting colleague, Isleworthranger reports on WATRB that he's heard that Ali Russell has departed the club.
(I would link but because of my WATRB ban, I'm unfortunately not able to)
I just hope that Isleworthranger hasn't wrecked the childish
"I Know Something But will just throw out hints to attract hits" games played by some others
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Post by Macmoish on Nov 20, 2010 11:36:56 GMT
As things are currently, Ali Russell is still listed on the Official Site Came to QPR and we had high hopes for a professional approach and running the club STAFF DIRECTORY Posted on: Tue 17 Aug 2010 Queens Park Rangers Football & Athletic Club Loftus Road Stadium South Africa Road London W12 7PA General Contacts Main switchboard - 020 8743 0262 QPR Direct Mail Order - 0870 240 4547 Ticket Office - 08444 777 007 Contacts QPR Holdings Limited Chairman / Managing Director - Ishan Saksena QPR Holdings Limited Vice-Chairman - Amit Bhatia QPR FC Chairman - Gianni Paladini Deputy Managing Director - Ali Russell Stadium Director - John MacDonald Finance Director - Rebecca Caplehorn First Team Staff First Team Manager - Neil Warnock Assistant Manager - Mick Jones First Team Coach - Keith Curle Reserve Team Manager - Ronnie Jepson Strength & Conditioning Coach - Carl Serrant Coach - David Rouse Head Physio - Nigel Cox Assistant Physio - Sangi Patel Kit Man - Gary Doyle Youth Youth Development Manager - Steve Gallen Youth Development Assistant Manager - Marc Bircham Box Office Box Office Manager - Jenny Elliott boxoffice@qpr.co.uk Press Press, PR & Publications Manager - Ian Taylor: 020 8740 2541 iant@qpr.co.uk New Media Manager - Paul Morrissey: 020 8897 5419 paulm@qpr.co.uk *To request press accreditation, please apply using The Football League's 'Football DataCo' service - no later than 48 hours prior to kick-off. *For QPR Player / Perform Group enquiries, please e-mail customerservices@performgroup.com Operations Operations Manager - Steve Pike: stevep@qpr.co.uk Superstore Retail & Merchandise Manager - Francis Atkinson: 020 8749 6862 francisa@qpr.co.uk Commercial Commercial & Marketing Director - Ali Russell Marketing Manager - Joe Kyle: 020 8740 2514 joek@qpr.co.uk Commercial Executive - Julie Newman: 020 8740 2588 julien@qpr.co.uk Investor Relations Investor Relations - Laressa Kelly laressak@qpr.co.uk QPR in the Community Trust Chief Executive Officer - Andy Evans andye@qpr.co.uk Community Trust Manager - Martino Chevannes martinoc@qpr.co.uk Football Development Officer Hammersmith & Fulham - Daniel Edwards daniele@qpr.co.uk Football Development Officer Brent - Dave Robinson daver@qpr.co.uk Football Development Officer Hillingdon - Steve Quashie steveq@qpr.co.uk Disabled Supporters Disabled Liaison Officer - Jon Davies: 020 8740 2545 jond@qpr.co.uk www.qpr.co.uk/page/StaffDirectory/0,,10373,00.html |
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Post by Macmoish on Nov 20, 2010 11:42:58 GMT
Flashback to January 2008: Appointment of Ali Russell officially announced qprreport.blogspot.com/2008/01/qpr-officially-announce-appointment-of.htmlQPR Official Site - RUSSELL APPOINTEDFormer Heart of Midlothian Commercial Director Ali Russell has been appointed as Deputy Managing Director of Queens Park Rangers Football Club. Russell, who moved to Tynecastle in 2005 after previously occupying the position as Head of Marketing at the Scottish Rugby Union, will work in partnership with new Managing Director Alejandro Agag. Thirty-six year-old Russell also fills the role of Commercial & Marketing Director, working alongside his deputy David Orman, who was appointed a fortnight ago. The Club is also pleased to confirm the recent appointment of John MacDonald as Stadium Director. Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Russell said: "I'm delighted to have joined Queens Park Rangers Football Club. "It's a highly exciting stage of development here at this Club. "The backing that the Club has now is absolutely vast and this is a fantastic opportunity for me." *An exclusive interview with Ali Russell will be available on QPR World soon. QPR Official Site See Complete QPR Online Staff Directory (And the pre-official announcement report qprreport.blogspot.com/2008/01/hearts-ali-russell-officially-at-qpr.html |
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Post by harlowranger on Nov 20, 2010 11:47:31 GMT
Ah the news starts to arrive then!
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Post by Macmoish on Nov 20, 2010 11:55:10 GMT
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Post by scarletpimple on Nov 20, 2010 12:04:50 GMT
Bernie started well then......... ;D
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Post by Macmoish on Nov 20, 2010 12:08:19 GMT
Well as the mantra goes: It's not official till it's on the official site.
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Post by Jon Doeman on Nov 20, 2010 12:11:43 GMT
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Post by eusebio13 on Nov 20, 2010 12:16:26 GMT
while I suspect it is portentous, it always struck me that he was the hod carrier not the architect......or maybe he's just got another job
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Post by Macmoish on Nov 20, 2010 12:39:43 GMT
Thanks jondoeman
(It's of course almost a "Catch 22" situation! I assume your link is the one I wanted, but since I can't view it...!)
As for Russell: Well has to be confirmed; will be interesting if it's an "exit from" or a "departure to" - and of course, who his replacement will be, etc. And whether any other changes: Saksena/Gianni?
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Post by saphilip on Nov 20, 2010 12:54:19 GMT
Chemical Ally - he always struck as being the official spin doctor for the Flabman and the Former Two Bit Agent, with zero power whatsoever. He sure spouted a lot of rubbish though.
If the stories are true then it is no real loss in my opinion.
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Post by harlowranger on Nov 20, 2010 13:00:06 GMT
What this space !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!it will all unfold !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!themerrygoroundbegins!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Lonegunmen on Nov 20, 2010 13:04:15 GMT
I heard about a month ago he was looking at another job elsewhere, so sorry, it might have now happened but the rumour machine was in gear back them. So much for ITK.
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Post by terryball on Nov 20, 2010 18:35:58 GMT
Although he is not going to be missed, from a business perspective I can fully understand his policies that he implemented. He is viewed by many qpr fans as satan although he was likely to be acting on orders from above. Its amazing that some superfans are on about partying over his departure when there is one person in particular who is accountable for more f-ups then frank spencer that is deemed an angel..... all aboard the bisto express
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Post by Markqpr on Nov 21, 2010 11:19:34 GMT
Whether he left out of his own volition or was told to go is immaterial to me.
What is a fact is during his time here attendances haven't improved and 13,500 at home for a team that's top or thereabouts all season is a fitting indication of his time here.
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Post by Macmoish on Nov 21, 2010 11:31:23 GMT
But is that his fault?
Not clear at least to me, exactly what he did. How much decisions were his. Board involvement/approval, etc.
Is it going to be a restructuring or just a new man/woman in this same job
Anyway presume there will be a brief statement on the Official Site very shortly (Push refresh!)
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Post by Lonegunmen on Nov 21, 2010 11:32:05 GMT
Thats an important point, surely the club should be finding out why the official attendences are still so low?? I mean, what else does the team have to do before more show up? I think there are other reasons and pricing would be a major one. Mum, dad and the kids to a football match is a very expensive adventure for middle/low income or un-employed/retired
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Post by cpr on Nov 21, 2010 11:35:50 GMT
Don't give a shyte about Comical Ali, about as successful here as he was in jockland.
Could be a decent bit of wdge saved in salary though.
Unless Karen Brady replaces him of course!
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Post by harlowranger on Nov 21, 2010 11:36:50 GMT
More of the special days for kids getting in cheaper would help , West ham do it quite alot how many times do we do it a season now !
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Post by harlowranger on Nov 21, 2010 11:50:12 GMT
I think Karen Brady is actually Karren Brady CPR!  Interesting tomorrow to see if we are told on official that it was mutual consent !!!!!!! Or maybe told nothing like Bernies shares , Rowan at Pompey and the rest recently ! Mrs Brady at Loftus road ! That would be high profile appointment ! Who would be her apprentice! |
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Post by Macmoish on Nov 21, 2010 11:51:36 GMT
Unlike Ecclestone, I imagine club will announce. Because this is a staff position.
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Post by cpr on Nov 21, 2010 12:07:05 GMT
Does a Director actually count as staff? Harlow, different Brady obviously  |
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Post by harlowranger on Nov 21, 2010 12:14:29 GMT
Ah one of the old Brady bunch then!
Hopefully announced in this order !
Monday - departure news!
Tuesday - Who owns what perecentageand stake of the club !
Weds- Incoming Loan striker !!!
Thurs -Rowan finds new loan club Pompey!
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Post by Macmoish on Nov 21, 2010 12:19:42 GMT
They don't even have to wait till Monday (for any of them!)
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Post by Macmoish on Nov 22, 2010 19:16:37 GMT
No announcement. No change to the Staff Directory as of now.
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Post by toboboly on Nov 22, 2010 19:21:03 GMT
Prices would help getting people back. He is also to blame for such idiotic pricing, alienating fans and being a complete zoyne in general. Wouldn't be sad to see him go unless they got an even bigger zoyne to replace him.
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Post by cpr on Nov 22, 2010 19:23:22 GMT
What's a zoyne?
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Post by Macmoish on Nov 22, 2010 19:23:31 GMT
But surely anything that was done was done with the authorization and approval of the QPR Board of Directors: Briatore, Ecclestone, Bhatia and maybe Aggag and then Saksena and even maybe Paladini (or maybe not). For all we know (for all I know) some things were handed down to Russell rather than just approved by those above him
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Nov 22, 2010 19:23:45 GMT
1 down, 1 to go...
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Post by toboboly on Nov 22, 2010 19:26:53 GMT
But surely anything that was done was done with the authorization and approval of the QPR Board of Directors: Briatore, Ecclestone, Bhatia and maybe Aggag and then Saksena and even maybe Paladini (or maybe not). For all we know (for all I know) some things were handed down to Russell rather than just approved by those above him And a number of them should go too. However Ali is most definately above reproach! |
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