Thanks Gary Cook

[eaststand]

I've definitely changed my views on him as time has wore on, he has been a credit to the football club despite a few over-hyped bumps in the road.

Gary Cook was pivotal in;

- Selling the prospect of what could be at the club to Sheik Mansour
- The handover of the club from Thaksin to the Sheik
- His role to immediately create partnerships with reputable champions league clubs A.C. Milan and Barca, which has brought about a few great deals for the club. A.C. also let those involved in the training ground development have a tour of their excellent milano training ground and review the place to mirror some of the better things in our own and learn from their mistakes.
- He brought Umbro (owned by nike) to the table and since we've had the nicest set of kits i think we've ever had at the club.
- Club innovation has gone through the roof, we are the place thats trying to do things differently.
- He found and pushed for the hiring of the PR team responsible for the blue moon rising projection on night games (which will look awesome in the CL!) and the poster of Tevez that sparked such attention around the world.
- He listened to the supporters group that the match-day experience needed changing. Build-up needed to be closer to the ground and encourage people to get there earlier. - City square was born. This summer we asked for more competitive prices - they reduced the larger and cider by 30p.
- He was a major part in this innovative new sponsorship deal that not only included the sponsorship rights to the new training ground but also funded it.
- The partnership with EA which is going to really put us on a map with the Asian market because the more realistic the gaming experience the more they will buy into Manchester City and I'd be shocked if we didn't see a massive boost in shirt sales from Asia.
- The partnership with Mansion to improve our status in Asia with the possibility of them contributing to a Super Casino outside the ground.

And i think we'll see in years to come when see the bars and restaurants lining Joe Mercer Way it will leave the true representation of what he's done for the football club - He will certainly be missed! But like they've just said on SkySportsNews, who's not going to want the position of CEO at Manchester City?

[Bluemoon]

Who indeed ?

It's going to be interesting.

[eaststand]

Sept 9, 2011 17:33:53 GMT 1 Bluemoon said:

Who indeed ?

It's going to be interesting.

On a lighter note nice graphic bluemoon

[trautmansdropkick]

I feel we MUST get a "NAME" ASAP to replace Garry Cook - he has been absolutely CENTRAL to all that we have achieved in the last four years. That toss bag who has turned bitchcraft into a fine art needs to be really, really made aware of just what kind of cow she is. She should be deported to India - it will make her happy to be a sacred animal.

Incidentally, I also feel that Cook would have gone at the end of this season anyway - his wife is a Floridian, I believe, and I did expect them to return to the states in due course.

[bluekiwi]

Thanks for the efforts Mr Cook, and to be honest - a fairly honourable thing to do....hate pricks who hang on when perhaps they shouldn't...

[Bluemoon]

Manchester City Football Club announce that the Board led review initiated on Monday of this week, as a response to allegations made to the football club, football authorities and a national newspaper by Dr Anthonia Onuoha, has been concluded.
As a result, the Club can confirm that there is foundation to Dr Onuoha’s allegations and the Chairman has written to apologise to Dr Onuoha for any distress caused.

Following the findings of the review, Chief Executive Officer Garry Cook has offered his resignation, which has been accepted with regret by the Board.

Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak responded to the decision, saying: “Garry has made a remarkable contribution to Manchester City Football Club over the past three years.

“His judgement in this matter should in no way lead to his accomplishments being overlooked. On every level, the club is unrecognisable from the organisation which he inherited and our staff and supporter services, community outreach and commercial activity have seen unparalleled growth under his direction with yet more projects to be realised on the horizon.

“On behalf of Sheikh Mansour and the Board, I would like to thank him for his energy and tireless commitment to serving all those connected with the football club. He will always be welcome at Manchester City.”

Garry Cook said: “I am privileged to have held my position at Manchester City Football Club and to have experienced the opportunities that it has presented. The privilege is in part offset however by the significant personal focus which has at times, detracted from the magnificent achievements of those working at the football club.

“It is that factor, together with my error of judgement in this matter that has prompted me to reach this decision, which I believe is in the best interests of the football club.

“I wish Roberto and his team and all of the fans and supportive partners of the Club the very best for exciting times ahead. I would also like to put on record my unreserved thanks to Sheikh Mansour, Khaldoon Al Mubarak and the Board and all of the very talented staff at the Club for their support throughout my tenure at Manchester City. I know the Club will go from strength to strength.”

Whilst the Board commences a search for a new Chief Executive Officer, Director John MacBeath will fulfil the role of temporary CEO, working closely with the Board.



www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Club-news/2011/September/Club-statement-2