Ian Ayre

[Vermilion]

I think its his commercial nous and probably the ability to talk on a business level that impresses them

As Nicey said and as I have said previously his expertise is in generating commercial revenues

I dont believe his forte is running a football club in the role of CEO or whatever the **** his title is these days

I'd love us to go for someone else and its pretty clear that FSG have approached others with the view to taking the position

So far they havent been successful - maybe they should try a call to Brian Barwick

[sean_lfc]

I think its his commercial nous and probably the ability to talk on a business level that impresses them

As Nicey said and as I have said previously his expertise is in generating commercial revenues

I dont believe his forte is running a football club in the role of CEO or whatever the **** his title is these days

I'd love us to go for someone else and its pretty clear that FSG have approached others with the view to taking the position

So far they havent been successful - maybe they should try a call to Brian Barwick

Do we know they have approached others and whom?

[dom9]

Would Barwick be any better?

His background is TV, not negotiating transfer fees.

[Lecter]

Oh and in case nobody saw this

Gillon McLachlan knocks back position with EPL giant Liverpool

Mark Stevens
From:Herald Sun
September 02, 201212:00AM



AFL powerbroker Gillon McLachlan this season knocked back a dream job with English Premier League club Liverpool.

In a sign of his growing reputation as a sports administrator, Liverpool offered him the prime chief executive's role.

It is believed the tempting overture came in the opening months of the AFL season.

The National Rugby League has since started a hot pursuit of the AFL's No.2 man.

McLachlan said no to Liverpool, one of the most famous clubs in the world, because he was happily settled in Melbourne with a young family.

It would have been an enormous upheaval to move to northern England.

It is not unusual for club chief executives in the EPL to be paid more than $2 million a year.

McLachlan, the AFL's chief operating officer, also remains content in his role as key lieutenant to chief executive Andrew Demetriou.


But the offer to join the NRL is far more tempting for McLachlan, who has been grappling with the decision in recent days.

The situation remains delicately poised, even though McLachlan yesterday told 3AW: "I'm pretty happy with doing what I'm doing and not in a rush to look at anything, to be honest with you."

McLachlan, whose status soared after spearheading the AFL's successful negotiation of a $1.25 billion broadcast deal, is weighing up a $1 million-plus a year offer to fill the NRL CEO's position vacated by David Gallop.

He is now so highly rated he looms as a near certain successor to Demetriou in the top job at the AFL, but the league boss seems in no hurry to move on.

There is no angst between the pair, who have a smooth working relationship.

Demetriou said on Friday: "He's got a very big decision to make ... I'm sure that he will make a decision very soon. He has to make a decision for our sake."

McLachlan was not expansive when asked about his future yesterday, only saying: "I haven't confirmed or denied anything other than I've had a chat with those (NRL) guys".

There were also reports yesterday that Essendon chief executive Ian Robson was high on the NRL hit list if McLachlan did not take the job.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/gill...-1226463132076

[Lecter]

Would Barwick be any better?

His background is TV, not negotiating transfer fees.

He was in charge of the FA for awhile and is a lecturer in football business

[Liverpool]

He was in charge of the FA for awhile and is a lecturer in football business

I dont think he has a interest in it, hes been advising us on media though

[Nicey]

I think its certainly only a matter of time then till we see a new Chief Executive, the headhunters must be absolutely useless, this job fills itself

[dom9]

He was in charge of the FA for awhile and is a lecturer in football business

That does not fill me with any confidence. So little confidence that I didn't bother mentioning it.

[Lecter]

I've heard that he is advising us on PR / the media but I dont know whether he would or wouldnt be interested in the job

[Phoenix07]

The man FSG were alleged to have wanted was Jose Angel Sanchez from Real Madrid. That was doing the rounds at the time.

[Lecter]

That does not fill me with any confidence. So little confidence that I didn't bother mentioning it.

I'd be happier with Barwick than Ayre

Lots of contacts gained through his time at the FA, appears to be well liked

[Lecter]

The man FSG were alleged to have wanted was Jose Angel Sanchez from Real Madrid. That was doing the rounds at the time.

I think they wanted David Dein as well

[Chazza]

I think they wanted David Dein as well

Thats who I would have wanted.

[dww]

The thing is a lot of the specific criticism here is of PR related stuff. When was the last time you saw a chairman/CEO from any other club in the media (excluding Whelan). You only ever really see such things when there is a management crisis or change.

It's not at all clear that the problems with Ayre haven't only come to light because of somewhat unique circumstances surrounding the club. He might be a lot better at his job once we have some stability.

[Tee]

Thats who I would have wanted.

Me too. Proper football person who would be an inspired appointment. Only issue is he is a diehard gooner.