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Peevemor
02-07-2019, 01:24 PM
... of Openside Sports

Nobody seems to have paid much attention to his appointment to the board.

He "assisted" the transaction.

Their clients include "the ATP World Tour, Al Jazira Sports Club, Hong Kong Rugby, The R&A, Manchester City FC, Munster Rugby, West Indies Cricket and the Asian 5 Nations to name a few."

http://www.opensidesports.com/about_us

I wonder if his involvement could be every bit as influential as the new owner himself.

GloryGlory
02-07-2019, 01:27 PM
... of Openside Sports

Nobody seems to have paid much attention to his appointment to the board.

He "assisted" the transaction.

Their clients include "the ATP World Tour, Al Jazira Sports Club, Hong Kong Rugby, The R&A, Manchester City FC, Munster Rugby, West Indies Cricket and the Asian 5 Nations to name a few."

http://www.opensidesports.com/about_us

I wonder if his involvement could be every bit as influential as the new owner himself.

I wonder if he started working at the behest of Hibs, looking for new investment and was the matchmaker?

Speedway
02-07-2019, 01:29 PM
... of Openside Sports

Nobody seems to have paid much attention to his appointment to the board.

He "assisted" the transaction.

Their clients include "the ATP World Tour, Al Jazira Sports Club, Hong Kong Rugby, The R&A, Manchester City FC, Munster Rugby, West Indies Cricket and the Asian 5 Nations to name a few."

http://www.opensidesports.com/about_us

I wonder if his involvement could be every bit as influential as the new owner himself.

An associate of Dave Checketts I believe.

neil7908
02-07-2019, 01:32 PM
Good spot. Seems like the new owner and this guy have connections all over the world. Could be huge in terms of promoting the club and sponsorship.

ben johnson
02-07-2019, 01:39 PM
ATP you say. Perhaps Andy , Jamie and Duncan put a word in.

GloryGlory
02-07-2019, 01:39 PM
An associate of Dave Checketts I believe.

Owns MSL franchise Real Salt Lake, among other interests.

Speedway
02-07-2019, 02:26 PM
STF put RP in the club to be his eyes and ears.

RG has put AP in the club to be his eyes and ears.

In Summary: Archie = The Tash 2.0

Peevemor
02-07-2019, 02:29 PM
STF put RP in the club to be his eyes and ears.

RG has put AP in the club to be his eyes and ears.

In Summary: Archie = The Tash 2.0

I don't think so.

STF has never been on the Hibs' board. Ron Gordon has installed himself as executive chairman.

I think he plans to be his own eyes and ears, even from a distance.

Speedway
02-07-2019, 04:45 PM
I don't think so.

STF has never been on the Hibs' board. Ron Gordon has installed himself as executive chairman.

I think he plans to be his own eyes and ears, even from a distance.

But what if Archie has a tash, or grows one?

WoreTheGreen
02-07-2019, 04:48 PM
But what if Archie has a tash, or grows one?

He could always buy a wee plastic one with glasses tache and nose

itslegaltender
02-07-2019, 05:03 PM
Also not the Man City consultancy link there. Maybe more loanees to come?

Billy Whizz
02-07-2019, 06:13 PM
Think Archie could be a key man at Hibs, so many contacts with Brands and tournaments etc

Peevemor
02-07-2019, 06:31 PM
Think Archie could be a key man at Hibs, so many contacts with Brands and tournaments etcI wonder if he had anything to do with Hibs advertising the gowf the other day.

Billy Whizz
02-07-2019, 06:41 PM
I wonder if he had anything to do with Hibs advertising the gowf the other day.

Funny I was thinking of that earlier when I read the link above

Beefster
02-07-2019, 07:49 PM
Whoever he is, he needs to up his website game. Copyright 2011 - what the actual ****?

CapitalGreen
02-07-2019, 07:52 PM
Seems to be very much into rugby as opposed to football.

Could be our very own Fireworks Phil 👀

The Pointer
02-07-2019, 08:42 PM
Whoever he is, he needs to up his website game. Copyright 2011 - what the actual ****?

It's a very empty website and says nothing much about what they do other than bland statements and some names. Not inspiring.

Basically 'If yae want me thingmy, ringmy.'

SquashedFrogg
02-07-2019, 09:08 PM
Whoever he is, he needs to up his website game. Copyright 2011 - what the actual ****?

Do you not copyright from a start date? As opposed to current date?

seanshow
02-07-2019, 09:36 PM
We would hope all individuals have been thoroughly vetted and cavity searched by RP, STF et al

https://www.cnyakundi.com/not-ruto-again-how-deputy-president-was-paid-off-by-openside-sports/

It sounds quite a dramatic claim but 50 million Kenyan is less than 400k :)

Beefster
03-07-2019, 05:49 AM
Do you not copyright from a start date? As opposed to current date?

Dunno about these airy-fairy sports marketing guys but my profession uses the year of first creation and the year of last update.

Viva_Palmeiras
03-07-2019, 06:12 AM
I don't think so.

STF has never been on the Hibs' board. Ron Gordon has installed himself as executive chairman.

I think he plans to be his own eyes and ears, even from a distance.

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