Bill Foley

[HoboHarry]

BBC saying he is due in the UK this week for a visit to Bournemouth - wonder if he'll pay us a visit too to cast an eye on progress.....

[18Craig75]

Malky off to meet him apparently. Word is that Bill is impressed with our progress. SDG was also going down to take in a session but not sure if that can be true given the stage of season we’re at. I guess it’s a free weekend so maybe!

[cubehindthegoal]

Malky off to meet him apparently. Word is that Bill is impressed with our progress. SDG was also going down to take in a session but not sure if that can be true given the stage of season we’re at. I guess it’s a free weekend so maybe!

It’s not really very far to go down and do that and come back as a manager. Good to hear we are doing that sort of thing, can only help SDG and the club.

I would hope Bill Foley is impressed by our progress too .. not sure what age he is, but got to be pushing it to have seen us do such a run before 😉

[CentreLine]

Malky off to meet him apparently. Word is that Bill is impressed with our progress. SDG was also going down to take in a session but not sure if that can be true given the stage of season we’re at. I guess it’s a free weekend so maybe!

There was talk, at the club AGM, of SDG having been invited down to Bournemouth, to exchange views and experience, so it’s probably right enough.

[GreenCastle]

David Gray next Bournemouth manager…you never know..

[cubehindthegoal]

David Gray next Bournemouth manager…you never know..

Well, hopefully has much he is going to do with us first … win the cup as player and manager some day would be nice for starters

[Tha Cabbage Kid]

who knows...if we keep playing the way we are playing Hibs might just become the apple of his eye :wink:

[theonlywayisup]

I'm hoping if we get guaranteed European league football they send us some really promising players, not quite ready for the EPL. If only for the time up to New Year.

[tamig]

Malky off to meet him apparently. Word is that Bill is impressed with our progress. SDG was also going down to take in a session but not sure if that can be true given the stage of season we’re at. I guess it’s a free weekend so maybe!

SDG was hinting at some well deserved time off for the squad with the free weekend coming up. So don’t think this will impact our post-split prep.

[hibsdaft]

Word is that Bill is impressed with our progress

I should think so too. Maybe he will also be reflecting on his unhelpful intervention earlier in the season.

[HoboHarry]

I should think so too. Maybe he will also be reflecting on his unhelpful intervention earlier in the season.
Was it unhelpful though or did it get a clearer communication channel established? Genuine question, I'm not in a position to know the answer.

[cabbageandribs1875]

I should think so too. Maybe he will also be reflecting on his unhelpful intervention earlier in the season.


and look how that's turned out :hmmm:

[cabbageandribs1875]

Bournemouth owner Bill Foley is scheduled to fly to England this week, with the club intending to open formal talks with boss Andoni Iraola over a new contract

Sources close to the club have indicated that, barring a last-minute change, American businessman Foley will arrive in time to attend Saturday's Premier League match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Foley will then stay in the UK to officially open Bournemouth's new state-of-the-art training facility.
But also on Foley's itinerary will be discussions with manager Iraola, whose existing deal expires at the end of next season.
The Spaniard, 42, has impressed since his appointment in June 2023, with the Cherries eighth in the Premier League and hoping to secure European qualification for the first time.
Iraola joined on a two-year deal before signing a 12-month extension (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cevee17n18eo) in May last year.
Cherries sources have indicated there is confidence at the Vitality Stadium that Iraola is fully open to staying at the club despite interest from Tottenham.
Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou is under huge pressure following a poor season in charge of the north London club.
Iraola is among the names of interest to Tottenham if they sever ties with Postecoglou, but Bournemouth are hopeful of persuading their head coach to commit his future to the club before next season.

[Donegal Hibby]

I should think so too. Maybe he will also be reflecting on his unhelpful intervention earlier in the season.

I suppose we don’t know what all the issues he had were a part from it’s been said he wasn’t for MM or SDG appointments in he wants all the clubs playing the same way which might have been part of what irked him so much .. certainly picked his moment right enough and really haven’t heard a lot from him in the media about us since unless I’ve missed it of course .

[WestCoastHibby]

Bill Foley named his dog Axel …..”he, he, heah “

[neil7908]

I should think so too. Maybe he will also be reflecting on his unhelpful intervention earlier in the season.

Yup. He was very vocal, very publicly when things weren't going well. Now it's silence when we are flying.

[Just_Jimmy]

Yup. He was very vocal, very publicly when things weren't going well. Now it's silence when we are flying.So are many hibs fans.

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[matty_f]

Yup. He was very vocal, very publicly when things weren't going well. Now it's silence when we are flying.

He was asked the question by a reporter in the immediate aftermath of our defeat to Kelty Hearts. I don’t know if anyone else has asked him publicly about things for an update but we’ve heard plenty from BKFC, who have been very positive about things.

[neil7908]

So are many hibs fans.

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I don't doubt Hibs fans love and commitment to the club though. I do doubt his. The initial comments are smacked hugely of his ego being wounded that he wasn't listened to and enjoying giving it the "I told you so"

And I suspect all the Hibs fans who doubted SDG (myself included) have very much held up their hands and are delighted with how things have gone the last few months. Maybe he is as well but we don't know as he hasn't felt the need to comment, on what is literally a record equalling spell at the club.

Hopefully we'll hear from him this week but he hasn't done much to quell my concerns about the BK group.

[Ringothedog]

I don't doubt Hibs fans love and commitment to the club though. I do doubt his. The initial comments are smacked hugely of his ego being wounded that he wasn't listened to and enjoying giving it the "I told you so"

And I suspect all the Hibs fans who doubted SDG (myself included) have very much held up their hands and are delighted with how things have gone the last few months. Maybe he is as well but we don't know as he hasn't felt the need to comment, on what is literally a record equalling spell at the club.

Hopefully we'll hear from him this week but he hasn't done much to quell my concerns about the BK group.

What are your concerns? The BKFC are not the majority shareholder in our club so have limited control/say in our running. Would you be expecting anything from HSL as they are the 3rd biggest shareholder.

[neil7908]

What are your concerns? The BKFC are not the majority shareholder in our club so have limited control/say in our running.

Concerns on them becoming majority owners. Happy if things stay as they are in the hope we can get the best of both worlds.

[K-Zazu]

Concerns on them becoming majority owners. Happy if things stay as they are in the hope we can get the best of both worlds.

Can’t become majority owners Foley owns a club in England.

[Donegal Hibby]

I don't doubt Hibs fans love and commitment to the club though. I do doubt his. The initial comments are smacked hugely of his ego being wounded that he wasn't listened to and enjoying giving it the "I told you so"

And I suspect all the Hibs fans who doubted SDG (myself included) have very much held up their hands and are delighted with how things have gone the last few months. Maybe he is as well but we don't know as he hasn't felt the need to comment, on what is literally a record equalling spell at the club.

Hopefully we'll hear from him this week but he hasn't done much to quell my concerns about the BK group.

The ‘ They are not listening ‘ comment as much as we don’t know what all the issues Folly had , if part of it was MM and SDG appointments . The truth is we don’t know if the club didn’t listen but maybe they did and decided it was in the clubs best interests to appoint both which are now looking like the right choices . At that time of his comments it certainly felt like he was having his moment of glory in ‘ I told you so . Thankfully things have worked out anyhow .

[badabing67]

Can’t become majority owners Foley owns a club in England.


The 49ers won't be having that and the SFA will bend the knee.

[BILLYHIBS]

We’re listening now Bill

[500miles]

As long as he realises that Hibs will play the best way that suits our team and league and not just prepare youngsters for whatever suits Bournemouth.

[CropleyWasGod]

The 49ers won't be having that and the SFA will bend the knee.

The 49ers part of the consortium aren't after any more than 25% of RFC.

[badabing67]

The 49ers part of the consortium aren't after any more than 25% of RFC.

For now but I bet it changes.

[Wilson]

and look how that's turned out :hmmm:

Sorry but what exactly are you crediting him with? He was widely quoted as not wanting Gray or MacKay. How's THAT working for him?

[CropleyWasGod]

For now but I bet it changes.

Why would it?

[badabing67]

Why would it?


Conversely why wouldn't it

[Thatdayinmay16]

I don't doubt Hibs fans love and commitment to the club though. I do doubt his. The initial comments are smacked hugely of his ego being wounded that he wasn't listened to and enjoying giving it the "I told you so"

And I suspect all the Hibs fans who doubted SDG (myself included) have very much held up their hands and are delighted with how things have gone the last few months. Maybe he is as well but we don't know as he hasn't felt the need to comment, on what is literally a record equalling spell at the club.

Hopefully we'll hear from him this week but he hasn't done much to quell my concerns about the BK group.

So BKFC sending up there highly successful head of recruitment to take up the same position at hibs doesn't quell your concerns?

If that man does half as well as he has down at Bournemouth in the last 3/4 years then I'd be absolutely delighted.

Let's not also forget Tim Bezbatchenko's very helpful hands on approach and being spotted around the club in the last 6-12 months or so. They absolutely have Hibs best interests at heart.

[The Modfather]

Sorry but what exactly are you crediting him with? He was widely quoted as not wanting Gray or MacKay. How's THAT working for him?

He may have originally wanted other people for Gray & Mackay’s roles. However, to balance that out were they not also rumoured to have been against sacking Gray? This thread looks to be going the way of folk going out their way to look for negatives to throw at Foley and/or the Black Knights.

Hibs look to have finality got their act together on and off the park. I’d be surprised if this was despite Foley/Black Knights and not as part of their collaborative input.

[CropleyWasGod]

Conversely why wouldn't it

The consortium's stated aim is 51%, ie control. They haven't shifted from that, and there is no obvious reason why they would.

The 49ers part is less than half of that.

The only way it might change is if Leeds don't get promoted, and the Championship don't change their stance on dual-ownership. In that case, they have to make a choice between the two.

[Donegal Hibby]

So BKFC sending up there highly successful head of recruitment to take up the same position at hibs doesn't quell your concerns?

If that man does half as well as he has down at Bournemouth in the last 3/4 years then I'd be absolutely delighted.

Let's not also forget Tim Bezbatchenko's very helpful hands on approach and being spotted around the club in the last 6-12 months or so. They absolutely have Hibs best interests at heart.

The man in one of interviews on what he was wanting to do at Bournemouth described buying/ or into clubs as ‘FEEDER CLUBS ‘ raised concerns for me in he hadn’t Hibs best interests at heart in the beginning .

He has since changed his approach on this and has been describing it as a partnership . Interestingly enough you mention Bezbatchenko who has came out and categorically denied we will ever be a ‘ Feeder club’ maybe that was partly to smooth over concerns fans had from what was originally said…

Of course it’s not the first time Folly has came out with something only to do a u-turn . He called trump a narcissist egomaniac only to financially back him in an election. From my own point of view which is anyone that would back a person like that I’d seriously question about their character…

I’m quite happy with things as they stand as I know the current owners we have certainly have a strong bond / love for the club and we are their sole priority, hopefully now that we have another party on board we can work together for everyone’s benefit but at the same time I wouldn’t want them to takeover the club as they have their fingers in too many pies for my liking..

[18Craig75]

The feeder club thing makes me laugh.

If only we consistently had players good enough to feed into a (potential) top 7 premiership side.

[Donegal Hibby]

The feeder club thing makes me laugh.

If only we consistently had players good enough to feed into a (potential) top 7 premiership side.

Folly’s words …

Thats assuming we will be 2nd in the group which might or might not be the case .

[NAE NOOKIE]

Folly’s words …

Thats assuming we will be 2nd in the group which might or might not be the case .

Like every billionaire who buys into football the ultimate goal is European football. Of all the clubs the BKs have a stake in Hibs are the one most likely to be able to achieve that on a regular basis, and for a far less significant investment than the likes of AFC Bournemouth or Lorient. If we are less than 2nd in the pecking order we bloody well shouldn't be.

It can't be about winning leagues because none of the clubs they are involved in have a cat in hell's chance of doing that, apart from maybe Auckland, not when other clubs in the same league are owned by countries and the likes of us compete with two clubs stratospherically better off than us.

What positive influence Bill Foley's involvement in the club is going to have, or can have, is still very much in the 'remains to be seen' category for me and that's a year down the line. One thing is for sure ...... I don't want anybody who gives money to the political campaign of a fascist anywhere near overall control of this club, now or in the future.

[Thatdayinmay16]

The man in one of interviews on what he was wanting to do at Bournemouth described buying/ or into clubs as ‘FEEDER CLUBS ‘ raised concerns for me in he hadn’t Hibs best interests at heart in the beginning .

He has since changed his approach on this and has been describing it as a partnership . Interestingly enough you mention Bezbatchenko who has came out and categorically denied we will ever be a ‘ Feeder club’ maybe that was partly to smooth over concerns fans had from what was originally said…

Of course it’s not the first time Folly has came out with something only to do a u-turn . He called trump a narcissist egomaniac only to financially back him in an election. From my own point of view which is anyone that would back a person like that I’d seriously question about their character…

I’m quite happy with things as they stand as I know the current owners we have certainly have a strong bond / love for the club and we are their sole priority, hopefully now that we have another party on board we can work together for everyone’s benefit but at the same time I wouldn’t want them to takeover the club as they have their fingers in too many pies for my liking..

If he didn't have Hibs best interests at heart, he wouldn't have sent his main clubs head of recruitment up here to carry out the same role.

I don't really care about the whole trump scenario, it has no bearing on the running of the club nor is it relevant.

The current majority owners have the final say in who or what we do and that's good enough for me at present. It's not always been plain sailing though so some guidance from Foley & Co is welcome imo.

[ancient hibee]

Two things. There were plenty on here who disagreed with the appointments of McKay and Gray.and have you checked on Mrs. Gordon’s political leanings?

[Up-the-slope]

I should think so too. Maybe he will also be reflecting on his unhelpful intervention earlier in the season.

:agree: yup shows experienced businessman or not far from knows it all.

I hope he & some of those giving out Owner pelters for the appt of Malky & SDG will accept that they were a bit premature

[Hibees1973]

The feeder club thing makes me laugh.

If only we consistently had players good enough to feed into a (potential) top 7 premiership side.

Indeed, fantasy stuff, even if it may have come from Foley.

The chances of us feeding players regularly to an EPL is p*sh.

Fine, McGinn is in the EPL now but he joined Villa when they were in the Championship.

More chance players will come to us, however this will need to be carefully managed not to stunt the progress of players already here. It will be interesting going forward how this will be done with Gray & MacKay identifying players along with Black Knights.

[matty_f]

Indeed, fantasy stuff, even if it may have come from Foley.

The chances of us feeding players regularly to an EPL is p*sh.

Fine, McGinn is in the EPL now but he joined Villa when they were in the Championship.

More chance players will come to us, however this will need to be carefully managed not to stunt the progress of players already here. It will be interesting going forward how this will be done with Gray & MacKay identifying players along with Black Knights.

From the noise BKFC are making it’s very much the case that we would get players on their way to Bournemouth - so signed into the group with a pathway that includes time here, assuming it matches our plans as well.

Tim Bezbechenko said in a podcast recently that BKFC might have designs on sending a player to Hibs but if we identify a better option then they have to rethink their plans (and not us rethink ours). I thought this was a good insight into how the relationship works and how everyone ensures Hibs remain Hibs’ priority.

[Billy Bunter 07]

Indeed, fantasy stuff, even if it may have come from Foley.

The chances of us feeding players regularly to an EPL is p*sh.

Fine, McGinn is in the EPL now but he joined Villa when they were in the Championship.

More chance players will come to us, however this will need to be carefully managed not to stunt the progress of players already here. It will be interesting going forward how this will be done with Gray & MacKay identifying players along with Black Knights.

:agree: we will win the league if we regularly have players good enough to be "fed" to an EPL team. They aren't going to sign any old *****.

Foley/BKs input is welcoming and is only a positive for the club. Couldn't give a ***** if he's mates with Trump either. Keep politics away from Hibernian.

[CropleyWasGod]

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Can you take this stuff to the Holy Ground?

[Lago]

Can you take this stuff to the Holy Ground?
Beat me to it, I don't come on hear to be subjected to the political views of various posters, irrespective of which side they support.

[HNA12]

Again. We discuss football on here, you can use the Holy Ground for politics if that's your thing.

[bingo70]

Can you take this stuff to the Holy Ground?

If people are complaining about one of our major shareholders due to his politics, I think people are entitled to defend the politics he’s being criticised about?

I get it’s a tenuous link to Hibs but at the risk of sounding petty, the poster you quoted never started it.

[CropleyWasGod]

If people are complaining about one of our major shareholders due to his politics, I think people are entitled to defend the politics he’s being criticised about?

I get it’s a tenuous link to Hibs but at the risk of sounding petty, the poster you quoted never started it.

It was aimed at all the politics tbf. CBA quoting it all :greengrin

[Just_Jimmy]

I don't doubt Hibs fans love and commitment to the club though. I do doubt his. The initial comments are smacked hugely of his ego being wounded that he wasn't listened to and enjoying giving it the "I told you so"

And I suspect all the Hibs fans who doubted SDG (myself included) have very much held up their hands and are delighted with how things have gone the last few months. Maybe he is as well but we don't know as he hasn't felt the need to comment, on what is literally a record equalling spell at the club.

Hopefully we'll hear from him this week but he hasn't done much to quell my concerns about the BK group.Im in the same boat as you, I held my hands up. Im delighted.

I dont see why youd think a major share holder in the club wouldn't also be delighted about the turn around?

He said what a lot of us thought at the time.

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[Wilson]

Im in the same boat as you, I held my hands up. Im delighted.

I dont see why youd think a major share holder in the club wouldn't also be delighted about the turn around?

He said what a lot of us thought at the time.

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A lot of us are morons with no money or any real influence. You're surely not surprised that people hold him to a higher standard?

[Golden Bear]

Again. We discuss football on here, you can use the Holy Ground for politics if that's your thing.

Exactly.