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Re: Steve Gill

Post by nottinghamtiger » 17 Feb 2018, 22:31

onetiger wrote:next ceo could be dr marwan koukash as he now wants to give rugby league another go
Unlikely I’d suggest.
I could see Koukash being tempted to buy the club and be the owner. He’s probably realised from his time at Salford that you can’t buy support and his efforts to build attendances at Salford were doomed. Not so at Cas, where we have a strong base to build from, a realistic prospect of a new stadium that will be in a prime location, the best coaching team in the league and a playing team that he doesn’t need to build from scratch.

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Post by Borisfinal » 17 Feb 2018, 22:47

Steve Gill was the anchor when Cas were in dire need of stability through turbulent times. It appears that the business is in a strong position, Cas Tigers has to invest in a strong business based individual who can take us to another level.
With greatest respect, to talk about past Chairmen returning and ‘families’ running the business the ‘back to the future’ ship sailed many moons ago.
Paul Caddick and Gary Hetherington,both Castleford men,invested, planned and delivered a massive turnaround at Leeds and success naturally followed.
In this brave new world, Castleford Tigers has to get a real driver at the helm to build upon the legacy Steve Gill has left(?).
Why not Koukash, brash, astute and financially sound.
This is about delivering on and off the field.

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Post by Spanishtiger » 17 Feb 2018, 23:14

Because when Koukash gets bored and walks away he leaves an unholy mess behind him.

Because he'd try to change our name to something like South Leeds or East Wakefield.

Because he's a self-centred, egotistical publicity seeking prat.

That's why not.

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Re: Steve Gill

Post by derbystiger » 17 Feb 2018, 23:22

HuddsTigers wrote:
derbystiger wrote:A question for those that are ‘in the know’ - how many ‘Gills’ are on the payroll at the club?
Given that there’s several staff related to others, I fail to see the relevancy. Mark Gratton’s sons work in the shop, Ben Cooper’s wife is the Marketing Manager. Who they are related to shouldn’t be an issue. Whether they do a good job is.

I can’t really comment on Michelle though she seems to get along well with the media. The lads in the shop, for me, always do a grand job and are personable. I know that Marc Gill has done a lot for my Grandad.
Might be irrelevant in your rose tinted eyes Hudds, but not mine. In order to get to the next level the club has to be run as a commercial business and not 'jobs for the boys'. Yes, we pride ourselves on being a family club, but that doesn't mean that jobs need to be created for all of your family members. Castleford Tigers is not a small family business. I personally think there is a lot more to this than has been rumoured on here.

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Re: Steve Gill

Post by Max n paddy » 18 Feb 2018, 00:24

Mysterio wrote:Course it's linked. There's a 'disturbance in the force' lol.

With us being such a close knit club and community, th feel good factor or lack of leaks through.

I don't know how or why people are bothering with other threads, this is related to the overall future of the club. I don't think people realise how perilous the situation is.

I told everyone of Hardaker way before anyone else in the UK and the same applies here nearly, people need to clear it up.

Who would YOIR choice be of CEO - f on the club..



I think you could pick pieces out of a lot of the posts on this tread in which you could do a good job description.

I also think that the people that would like the “next level “ calibre person in with a fresh approach, I agree with for all the reasons that have been quoted.

BUT, will / could / be allowed to fit in and work there magic whoever took the roll.

My honest opinion is that there will be a in house promotion that will keep the status que in the set up we have.

Only way I can see any shocks on the cards is if Mr Fulton’s shares were bought. Maybe the present BOD will club together?

Hope I’m wrong , and Mr Gratton does a great job and we quickly get back on last years horse !

But like quite a few on here I’ve been on the CRLFC rollercoaster for over 50 years too and non of this surprises me !

Ps , I sincerely hope the players and coaches can show us that there’s still something to support !
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Post by Towns88 » 18 Feb 2018, 09:04

People have often criticised mark gratton's personable skills but from what I've heard he does a very good job and I can see him taking over as CEO. I remember interviewing steve a few years ago and he felt ideally a CEO would be someone who doesn't have added affection for the club. Gratton would probably fit that bill. Someone I know from coke speaks highly of him (from a working perspective )

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Post by gateman » 18 Feb 2018, 09:09

I would like to think if STEVE as left he as left of his own accord we know the lad as battled with health issues' i do hope these issues have not returned , if he as been pushed out i would love to know by who and for WHAT ?? , since Steve as been at the helm we have seen the club sort its finances out, plus we have had a team to support that's improved beyond all recognition from the one before he took over, CAS TIGERS will be a lot poorer without STEVE GILL if he as left

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Post by tigerfeat » 18 Feb 2018, 09:21

For what ? Signing a player we didnt need and doubling his wages ? Who knows ..steve gill as done a great job i believe hes being told fall on your sword or get sacked one might question how that situation came to pass as the board of directors are full of his own men !
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Re: Steve Gill

Post by Tigerade » 18 Feb 2018, 11:08

Who would YOIR choice be of CEO - f on the club..
Robert Elston. Ex-director at Tigers, still watches and supports the team. Already a shareholder. Only problem is - would he step down at Everton FC to take a job with us ?

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Post by Lofthouse Tiger » 18 Feb 2018, 11:55

Would you leave a Premier League club for a SL club?

If it was up to me this is who I would want running my club based on what we already know about him.

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Post by KB80 » 18 Feb 2018, 12:41

Lofthouse Tiger wrote:Would you leave a Premier League club for a SL club?

If it was up to me this is who I would want running my club based on what we already know about him.
Not chance IMO.

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Post by yorky » 18 Feb 2018, 12:48

well this was the board up to when ever the Steve Gill situation is officially announced, what i am very interested in is who owns the new ground when ever its built as it comes to castleford free of charge & the people below are bound to be the ones who decide as with the new CEO?

Ian Fulton - Chairman
Brian Ashworth - Club President
Richard Wright - Board Member
Steve Vause - Board Member
Dion Lowe - Board Member
John Duff - Board Member
Mark Grattan - Board Member
Steve Gill - Chief Executive

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Post by derbystiger » 18 Feb 2018, 13:01

Lofthouse Tiger wrote:Would you leave a Premier League club for a SL club?

If it was up to me this is who I would want running my club based on what we already know about him.
Seconded. Not much chance though I wouldn't have thought.

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Post by Spanishtiger » 18 Feb 2018, 13:45

He's very involved in Everton's new stadium project and reportedly turned down fatty Woods' job at the RFL so can't see it happening

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Post by casjunction » 18 Feb 2018, 14:11

An awful lot of speculation, hints and allegations we may never know.
I have met Mr Gill and he seemed an honest, professional person with good interpersonal skills and of conflict resolution .
I do not know the job specifications of C.E.O. of professional rugby league club so do not pretend to know who would whenever it occurs would be a worthy successor.
Under his stewardship we have signed Britain's best coach arguably the country's best player played the most exciting rugby it has been my privilege to watch,handled the Solamona situation with professionalism and dignity.
IF however something has occurred impacting on the morale of the club which in turn has translated into poorer performances on the field and he is directly responsible for it then a suitable replacement is required .
Mr Gill would leave with my sincere thanks for rescuing our great club and for being part of the of the team that made us the envy of Super League.
Not sure why this is not on The Rumours page.?

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Post by Mysterio » 18 Feb 2018, 14:16

What are the backgrounds of the resort the bod.

I know one but not the rest.

If not grattan, then who. And why.

Given the bod are made up of allegedly successful businessmen, the salary of CEO at Cas will probably represent a pittance to them.

It's about now that thecwhole ownership of the club should maybe change. With respect Is ian Fulton as passionate as his father. If not, let us go.

Sell on TO someone who is excited and driven and passionate.

It makes me ill to think richard Wright still owns shares too. WHY WONT HE SELL ? He's had his time and 'go'. If he's a fan, let it go to someone else.

More importantly for now, can anyone give us an in depth run down and opinio. On the rest of the current bod please.

No wonder the club has the cloud over it.
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Re: Steve Gill

Post by SY Tiger » 18 Feb 2018, 15:51

Some very interesting times for the Tigers and "Happy Days" ahead.
We are probably at one of the biggest moments in the clubs history. Last year was up with (if not the) best achievements for our team on the field. With the passing of Jack and recent rumours surrounding the board off field events are critical.
The team under a great coaching set up have to cement top four status as a club.
Off field the board has to structure to be one of the top teams from a marketing point of view.
If we can keep the squad (including Zak) and the coaching staff together we have a great opportunity on field.
If we can get a settled board that have a vision we have a great opportunity to increase revenue (New Stadium) which filters through to the playing side.
A simple vision of "Happy Days" at the Tigers :D

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Post by HuddsTigers » 18 Feb 2018, 18:14

RW isn’t going to sell his shares unless someone buys him out and repays the money he’s put in. And why would you with a new stadium on the horizon? Asset much more likely to positively reflect on the balance sheet.

He’s always said he will sell if someone wants to make him an offer. The shares are actually worth very little but all those people have put hardearned in.
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Post by yorky » 18 Feb 2018, 18:15

HuddsTigers wrote:RW isn’t going to sell his shares unless someone buys him out and repays the money he’s put in. And why would you with a new stadium on the horizon? Asset much more likely to positively reflect on the balance sheet.

He’s always said he will sell if someone wants to make him an offer. The shares are actually worth very little but all those people have put hardearned in.
who will the new stadium belong to?

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Post by HuddsTigers » 18 Feb 2018, 18:17

yorky wrote:
HuddsTigers wrote:RW isn’t going to sell his shares unless someone buys him out and repays the money he’s put in. And why would you with a new stadium on the horizon? Asset much more likely to positively reflect on the balance sheet.

He’s always said he will sell if someone wants to make him an offer. The shares are actually worth very little but all those people have put hardearned in.
who will the new stadium belong to?
Us. Cas. The freehold is being transferred to Cas for a £1. We will also own WR which can be sold or used for whatever we want. Either way, Cas will essentially be debt free and have an asset on their books worth £12m.
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