Hibs Move To Fife (New Managing Director and Executive Director Positions Created)

**~~Speedway~~** · 18-04-2011 07:23 PM

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20...262950_2341639

***Twiglet*** · 18-04-2011 07:32 PM

Ha ha. Was so confused for a minute there.

**~~PaulSmith~~** · 18-04-2011 07:53 PM

Speedway, maybe change the heading here as I think that what has been announced is pretty significant.

Less day to day role again for RP and the new role for Scott Lindsay could be inferred as a Director of Football.

**~~ArabHibee~~** · 18-04-2011 08:01 PM

Maybe Fife will take some time now in BTG speaking to punters with concerns about how that shambles of a place is run instead of "sprinting" through there like a bat out of hell to the west stand where the paying punters are lunching.

***Bishop Hibee*** · 18-04-2011 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by PaulSmith

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Speedway, maybe change the heading here as I think that what has been announced is pretty significant.

Less day to day role again for RP and the new role for Scott Lindsay could be inferred as a Director of Football.

Agree. I wasn't going to read this thread but pleased I did.

The club have to be applauded regarding the increased use of the suites within the stadium for seminars etc. I was there for a kids CD launch of all things a couple of years ago and know teachers and other professionals who've used the facilities and been impressed. All this from small scale to large brings money into the club and anything that maximizes revenue to strengthen the team on the pitch is welcome. The move to increase revenue from East Mains is good news too.

Given the state of our current squad and the huge turnaround in playing staff in the close season, a full-time 'Executive Director in Charge of Football Administration' (corporate gobbledygook for getting the players CC wants) is a step forward and Lindsay will be a busy man.

***Mikey*** · 18-04-2011 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by PaulSmith

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Speedway, maybe change the heading here as I think that what has been announced is pretty significant.

Less day to day role again for RP and the new role for Scott Lindsay could be inferred as a Director of Football.

Certainly sounds as though Scott will be taking on Rod's role and Fife will be taking the day to day admin of the club from Scott.

Not convinced Scott could be described as a DOF though. He'll cut the deals but it'll be CC who takes the players names to him.

**~~Speedway~~** · 18-04-2011 08:27 PM

The title has been altered for me!

It'll be interesting to see how SL's reputation for doing a deal compares with RP's.

Also, what does RP do for Hibs now?

***Mikey*** · 18-04-2011 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by Speedway

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Also, what does RP do for Hibs now?

Yep, would be interesting to know what his role is now.

**~~Speedway~~** · 18-04-2011 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by Mikey

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Yep, would be interesting to know what his role is now.

Presumably, it is to manage the club's overall strategy and provide guidance to the two new executive positions (which is equal to just one Rod historically) whilst continuing to be our influence in the SFA/SPL executive boards.

**BEEJ** · 18-04-2011 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by Mikey

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Certainly sounds as though Scott will be taking on Rod's role and Fife will be taking the day to day admin of the club from Scott.

Originally Posted by Speedway

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

It'll be interesting to see how SL's reputation for doing a deal compares with RP's.

Also, what does RP do for Hibs now?

Key passage from the item on the official site:

By the start of next season, a phased change will see the role of Chief Executive and also that of Commercial & Communications Director replaced by that of Managing Director and Executive Director.

So it seems that RP has one more transfer window in which to weave his magic spells over players, agents and football clubs the length and breadth of the country.

SL to handle transfer negotiations from January 2012, perhaps?

***Pete70*** · 18-04-2011 09:26 PM

Read it here

http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20...262950_2341639

**bighairyfaeleith** · 18-04-2011 10:22 PM

Sounds like they are making a clear definition between the stadium business and the football team. Makes sense that the football team has it's own people supporting it while the stadium with it's various sources of revenue(functions, hibs shop etc) has it's team dedicated to maximising it's potential.

Be interesting to see what sort or benefits it brings for the club long term.

A cynical person might say that the board want someone senior down at the training ground to keep an eye on our bad boy players ofcourse

***snooky*** · 18-04-2011 10:43 PM

Tak a lang spoon if your dining wi' a Fifer - old adage.

**danofire** · 18-04-2011 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by ArabHibee

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Maybe Fife will take some time now in BTG speaking to punters with concerns about how that shambles of a place is run instead of "sprinting" through there like a bat out of hell to the west stand where the paying punters are lunching.

TBF to Fife, I emailed him a few months ago 'voicing my concerns' at the state of things at ER and how the board were running the club. He invited me in for a chat to discuss those concerns. The outcome of that chat aside, I was pleased that he did take the time out on matchday (a couple of hours before kick off) to sit down for an hour with me to discuss things.

***lucky*** · 18-04-2011 11:17 PM

How much is this going to cost? And if RP has less of a role will his salary decrease if the others increase?
I'm not having a go at the board but it seems a fairly big change in remits. As such does it come with a price tag

Removed · 18-04-2011 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by danofire

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

TBF to Fife, I emailed him a few months ago 'voicing my concerns' at the state of things at ER and how the board were running the club. He invited me in for a chat to discuss those concerns. The outcome of that chat aside, I was pleased that he did take the time out on matchday (a couple of hours before kick off) to sit down for an hour with me to discuss things.

So what was the outcome of the chat?

**The_Sauz** · 19-04-2011 12:35 AM

I have a feeling RP is going to be more involved with the SFA/SPL next season, and that why the club have put this restructure in place...

**The_Sauz** · 19-04-2011 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by 65bd

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

So what was the outcome of the chat?

Yogie got the sack

***RIP*** · 19-04-2011 07:17 AM

Fife is a really good experienced marketing entrepreneur - was he not Chief Exec of Platinum One before he came to HFC?

I think it's great that he is 'Mr Matchday' and Scott is 'Mr Football Operations'. In any contact I've had, I've been highly impressed with both guys. We've been looking for signs for ages of more focus on the results on the park. I like the sound of this restructure - can't articulate specifically why yet.

Maybe it's about playing people in the positions where they will add most value?

**MyJo** · 19-04-2011 09:32 AM

Its basically creating two divisions within the Hibernian "business". Footballing operations which is focused on putting a successful team on the park aiming for sporting success and the Admin operations which is maximising the club's revenue sources such as the stadium, corporate events, matchday experience, merchandise, etc etc.

Dare i say it but could this mean that any revenue generated from "footballing operations" in future will remain within "footballing operations" thanks to the completion of all infastructure projects that will now be managed and, i assume, self-sufficient on the income generated by them as part of the Admin side of the business.

**~~ArabHibee~~** · 19-04-2011 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by danofire

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

TBF to Fife, I emailed him a few months ago 'voicing my concerns' at the state of things at ER and how the board were running the club. He invited me in for a chat to discuss those concerns.The outcome of that chat aside, I was pleased that he did take the time out on matchday (a couple of hours before kick off) to sit down for an hour with me to discuss things.

So in one ear and out the other?

Also someone in the last couple of posts called Fife, "Mr Matchday". I'll reserve judgement on that one.

**Hibiza** · 19-04-2011 02:21 PM

Sir Tom. invincible.

**NYHibby** · 19-04-2011 06:17 PM

Am I the only one reading this as less than a promotion for Scott? He went from being Fife's boss to losing responsibility for a significant part of the club's operations. Maybe he is taking over some of player signing duties from Rod but he has clearly just had his responsibilities cut.

**Westie1875** · 19-04-2011 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by ArabHibee

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Maybe Fife will take some time now in BTG speaking to punters with concerns about how that shambles of a place is run instead of "sprinting" through there like a bat out of hell to the west stand where the paying punters are lunching.

Originally Posted by ArabHibee

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

So in one ear and out the other?

Also someone in the last couple of posts called Fife, "Mr Matchday". I'll reserve judgement on that one.

Given the issue you seem to have with the matchday experience and BTG, have you tried contacting him yourself to make a complaint?

**~~ArabHibee~~** · 19-04-2011 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by Westie1875

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Given the issue you seem to have with the matchday experience and BTG, have you tried contacting him yourself to make a complaint?

Yes, that's all in hand thanks.

**bighairyfaeleith** · 19-04-2011 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by ArabHibee

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Yes, that's all in hand thanks.

I bet!!

**Westie1875** · 19-04-2011 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by ArabHibee

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Yes, that's all in hand thanks.

Good to hear, if more folk who aren't satisfied let the club know then there is more chance of something being done about it IMO.

Removed · 19-04-2011 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Westie1875

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Good to hear, if more folk who aren't satisfied let the club know then there is more chance of something being done about it IMO.

I'm patiently waiting on the fans forums

**Luna_Asylum** · 19-04-2011 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by NYHibby

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Am I the only one reading this as less than a promotion for Scott? He went from being Fife's boss to losing responsibility for a significant part of the club's operations. Maybe he is taking over some of player signing duties from Rod but he has clearly just had his responsibilities cut.

I think he is getting lined up to take over from Rod who seems destined to be a big wig in SPL/SFA. They have finished the ground now and east mains & got a decent new sponsor so seems smart timing to let ScottL learn more about what goes on at the training ground. Could be good for dicipline and seems like quite a good plan to me.