Budge wants Leeann

[Brightside]

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Is it? Everything else being said seems to suggest that the academy will stop for next season?

No academies are actively running right now. There are no games scheduled for any development teams until next year.

[Brightside]

This thread. Every single paper report the same people come out in hysterics. I'm not sure how some people make it through the day. Get a grip FFS.

[The Count]

Remember the succulent lamb days when Murray wined and dined the press at Gleneagles and it was all positive Rangers stories in the press.Fast forward 25 years and Budge has taken over that mantle.

[Waxy]

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Is this really as far fetched as some are suggesting? Most new owners usually want their own man/woman running the club. Does Leeann fit in with the Ron Gordon vision for Hibs? Does she even want to fit in? Maybe she fancies a new challenge? She has been at ER for almost six years now and that is a very long time for a CEO in any industry. By all accounts Leeanne is friendly with Budge and although she is very well paid at ER we all know that Hearts are not shy about throwing silly money about. The challenge of going across there and overseeing their transition to fan ownership might be a tempting and intriguing challenge for her and we all know she is ambitious....i wouldnt just dismiss this story out of hand. There is no smoke without fire but remember that Hibs are a lot bigger than any director will ever be and we will move on. Im more worried about losing Martin Boyle to be honest.

In hearts case its all smoke no fire.

[Stuart93]

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This thread. Every single paper report the same people come out in hysterics. I'm not sure how some people make it through the day. Get a grip FFS.

It’s unreal. Posters saying “it’s not as far fetched as it seems” , it is.

I don’t have a clue how anyone can begin to believe she’d leave us to go to hearts and that’s coming from a regular panic merchant.

[brog]

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Some real clickbait there from the Sun - it's not a "shock move" it's a suggestion that Budge might be considering offering Leeann a job along with several other candidates.

If true, the story can only have come from Budge herself which is utterly disgusting. If Leeann does think about taking the job (if offered) she needs to bear in mind that she'd be working for this increasingly ridiculous woman to start with, then she'd be working for that joke of a club's repugnant fanbase who have abused her constantly since 2014.

This 100%. More & more Im starting to think that AB is a nasty, paranoiac old woman who's lashing out in all directions to distract from her own failings. Quite sad really.

[InchHibby]

It’ll never happen. Two things for me regarding this is, one, why are some fans so against Leanne because in my book she’s the best thing that’s happened to our club in many a year and I for one, sincerely hope she’s still with us for many a year to come, and second, on reading this article in the Sun, from the link on this thread, reminds me why I stopped buying this rag along with that other rag, many years ago.

[we are hibs]

See when Dempster does leave, what do people actually think is going to happen? The club will close down? The club would apppoint someone else as CEO and we would move on. Its not that massive a deal in reality. Ron Gordon has set out what he wants the club to look like. That wont change. She probably will leave soon but its highly unlikely it will be to go to Hearts.

[Cabbage East]

Starting to think that Budge has had some sort of breakdown.

[Kojock]

If she does go I wonder how the Hear7s fans will feel when she does away with the loyalty point system 😂

[hibsbollah]

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My link is not working and im too daft to fix it. Anyone else feel free to repost it

It’s a story from The Sun that Ann Budge ‘wants’ Leeann. In the biblical sense.

[Phil MaGlass]

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I agree entirely. It is one thing to talk openly about what players you want or even managers, that s the way of football, but it is incredibly unprofessional to talk openly about who is on your shortlist for CEO.

Like others i can see this is something that Budge is considering. I think Leanne has done a brilliant job but i agree that senior executives have a shelf life if they are to keep the operation going onwards and upwards. New CEOs bring innovation and energy and perhaps it is time. This works both ways of course and, people like Leanne need to be able to challenge themselves continually and that challenge may be fading although there is certainly challenge enough at the moment.

I like what she does and i think she is a great fit with our culture. I wouldn't be at all surprised if there had been some clashes (professional) with Ron because there has been a slight change of direction and that will have jarred with some of the things that Leanne held close to her heart.

The question is whether Leanne would consider it, money talks and given the speculation about her and Budge being friendly, if Leanne said she was interested she would get the job.

I am not entirely sure it would be a good fit though, Leanne would need the same culture to be present in Hearts as is here and i don't think they have that. The culture at Hibs is an outward looking open philosophy that encourages and embraces, in fact seeks out, change and innovation; Hearts to my mind are the opposite closed to innovation and traditional not quick to embrace new ways of working and the answer is usually a traditional one of more money rather than innovate. I don't think that is Leanne.

Last paragraph, if the story is to be believed then thats the reason she would be asked to turn them around to be more like us.

[matty_f]

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This. If Hearts have money to chuck at her then why wouldn’t she take it? What’s the difference between ASDA poaching the CEO of Morrison’s and Hearts poaching Hibs CEO other than the sporting rivals aspect?

How do you think we got her from Motherwell? 1, we offered her more money & 2, she felt she had taken Motherwell as far as she could.

I think there’s truth in this and if she wants the job it’s hers.

She hasn't taken us as far as she can, though - if you'd seen the plan revealed at the AGM, that's something you'd expect a CEO to want to deliver.

[PatHead]

At this moment Budge will leave Hearts with a poor legacy. Relegated, half finished stand, poor squad etc.

She will be planning her exit strategy for later this year. Firstly she has finally ditched Levein and his dinosaurs. She has got a manager who has a track record of promotion and was successful in his first spell. She has got finance in place for the next five years supposedly. That is something to build on.

If the court case somehow goes in her favour and she then managed to get the best CEO in Scottish football from her rivals knocking them backwards at the same time. Then her a very positive legacy is assured.

Not as stupid an idea as it first seems.

Having said all that, don't think Leeann would go. I can see the attraction to Budge though.

[Speedway]

Any truth in the rumour that Ron wants Budge to replace LD?

[Bostonhibby]

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Any truth in the rumour that Ron wants Budge to replace LD?

So we're getting that 5th stand after all, and I can think of no one better to supervise the project and manage the budget. Hopefully we get a panoramic castle view as well.

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[MWHIBBIES]

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See when Dempster does leave, what do people actually think is going to happen? The club will close down? The club would apppoint someone else as CEO and we would move on. Its not that massive a deal in reality. Ron Gordon has set out what he wants the club to look like. That wont change. She probably will leave soon but its highly unlikely it will be to go to Hearts.

I'd just rather have the excellent CEO we already have than some unknown.

[Brightside]

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See when Dempster does leave, what do people actually think is going to happen? The club will close down? The club would apppoint someone else as CEO and we would move on. Its not that massive a deal in reality. Ron Gordon has set out what he wants the club to look like. That wont change. She probably will leave soon but its highly unlikely it will be to go to Hearts.

She changed our club for the better. You'd be mad to think otherwise. There are no current CEO in scottish football that id like to replace her.

[weecounty hibby]

I actually can't believe the self obsessed bigliness, downright big headed, over inflated egos of those ****ing ****ers over at the third biggest sports venue in Edinburgh. Budge is considering Leeann, what about if Leeann considers Budge to be a complete ****wit! Ive considered Drew Barrymore as a potential wife, and I've considered a Ferrari as my next car. I'm also considering buying a mansion with a swimming pool.
Why the **** is no one in the press latching onto all of this bull**** coming from her/them, it is beyond belief. They are a ****ing horrible club with no morals and I would be disappointed if Leeann left out club to go there.
Just when you think you couldn't dislike them any more, they come up with more unbelievable arrogance that shows that you can.

[Keith_M]

It's entirely possible that RG has somebody else in mind to replace Leeann, and not necessarily from Scottish Football.

[scoopyboy]

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She changed our club for the better. You'd be mad to think otherwise. There are no current CEO in scottish football that id like to replace her.

I agree with your statement regarding Scottish Football, but there is plenty competent people out there that aren't currently employed as CEOs in Scottish Football.

Untypically blinkered post by you underscore

[we are hibs]

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I'd just rather have the excellent CEO we already have than some unknown.

Well we will probably get "some unknown" one day because she will move on eventually. And the world will keep turning.

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She changed our club for the better. You'd be mad to think otherwise. There are no current CEO in scottish football that id like to replace her.

I wasnt aware we needed one thats involved in Scottish football. And i didnt say she hadnt. But some of the OTT reactions anytime something about her potentially leaving comes up is ridiculous. Its as if some people have already made their mind up that Dempster leaving = a poor replacement incoming.

[MWHIBBIES]

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Well we will probably get "some unknown" one day because she will move on eventually. And the world will keep turning.



I wasnt aware we needed one thats involved in Scottish football. And i didnt say she hadnt. But some of the OTT reactions anytime something about her potentially leaving comes up is ridiculous. Its as if some people have already made their mind up that Dempster leaving = a poor replacement incoming.

Of course.

I will die someday, doesn't mean I don't want to live as long as possible.

[bingo70]

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It’s unreal. Posters saying “it’s not as far fetched as it seems” , it is.

I don’t have a clue how anyone can begin to believe she’d leave us to go to hearts and that’s coming from a regular panic merchant.

I know, it’s on the back page of one of Scotland’s biggest newspapers that our closest rivals are trying to headhunt our chief executive and Hibs fans on a Hibs message board want to discuss it, it’s incredible really.

FWIW I’ve not seen anyone apart from 90+2 get hysterical about it but he doesn’t count. Some people are looking at the story objectively and trying to play devils advocate to provide a bit balance to the discussion, I don’t see what’s wrong with that?

I don’t think it will happen, I don’t think it’s impossible though. If that puts me in the hysterical camp then so be it.

[Brightside]

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I agree with your statement regarding Scottish Football, but there is plenty competent people out there that aren't currently employed as CEOs in Scottish Football.

Untypically blinkered post by you underscore

When the time comes I'm sure we will find the right person. But there is still plenty for her to deliver on at Hibs.

[JimBHibees]

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Remember the succulent lamb days when Murray wined and dined the press at Gleneagles and it was all positive Rangers stories in the press.Fast forward 25 years and Budge has taken over that mantle.

Spot on.

[bingo70]

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**** ive been rumbled. Good work Sherlock I went undercover in Budapest, Leige, Brussels, Athens, Lorient, Dnipro, Odense, Maribor, Copenhagen, Athens again and Molde and never got rumbled but you have managed.

ps if you are wondering what Lorient is its a town in the north of France and Hibs took part in a wee tournament there around 00-01. The highlight was playing Marsellie in a village called Arzon which was a few miles from Lorient. Great trip

FWIW I don’t know you or know if you’re a jambo or not but I don’t see what’s wrong with your post that would suggest jambo leanings?!

Agree with a lot of what you said and don’t think any of it is particularly controversial?

[Jim44]

Mischief making on a Jamboid ( really big club) scale........... and succeeding, if the length of this thread is anything to go by.

[JimBHibees]

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This 100%. More & more Im starting to think that AB is a nasty, paranoiac old woman who's lashing out in all directions to distract from her own failings. Quite sad really.

Couldn't agree more her behaviour over this period has been a complete joke. After court case is over she should be getting pulled up by SFA about her actions and accusations.

[bingo70]

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Mischief making on a Jamboid ( really big club) scale........... and succeeding, if the length of this thread is anything to go by.

Why is the length of the thread relevant when most people are dismissing it, one person is hysterical and other people are just pointing out it might not be outwith the realms of possibility?