Themis
26-05-08, 05:27 PM
http://www.rabbitohs.com.au/News/Club-News/Shane-Richardson-appointed-as-Rabbitohs-CEO-Nicholas-Pappas-as-Chairman-and-John-Lang-as-a-Football-Consultant.html
Shane Richardson appointed as Rabbitohs CEO, Nicholas Pappas as Chairman and John Lang as a Football Consultant
n a proactive and positive meeting, the Board of the South Sydney Football Club has unanimously supported changes to the Board of Directors and the management of the Club today, with Nicholas Pappas moving into the role of non-Executive Chairman and Shane Richardson returning to the position of Chief Executive Officer.
The Club’s football department has been strengthened with premiership winning Coach John Lang joining the Rabbitohs as a Football Consultant.
Incoming Chairman Nicholas Pappas commended Mr Holmes Ã* Court for the work he has done as Executive Chairman over the past two years.
“Peter has made an enormous contribution to the elevation of the Rabbitohs over the last two years,” Mr Pappas said.
“Together with Russell Crowe, Peter will continue to make an important contribution to the Rabbitohs both as an investor and as a Board member, as he has done over the past two years.
“I’m delighted with the Chairmanship appointment at a time when we have the ongoing support of two committed investors and a thriving membership that will ensure the prosperity of the Rabbitohs for decades to come.”
CEO Shane Richardson added: “My focus now is on winning football games.
“The addition of John Lang in a football consultancy role is about reviewing and recommending the best practice of the total football operation and thus giving us recommendations for the best structures going forward to put together a winning team.”
Rabbitohs co-owner Russell Crowe said: “The reports of our demise have been greatly exaggerated.
“Today the Board applauded Peter’s achievements in lifting the South Sydney Club and collectively we thanked him for his gargantuan effort over the past two years.
“Right now it’s my belief that what South Sydney needs is the continuity, knowledge and experience that both Nick Pappas (non-Executive Chair) and Shane Richardson (CEO) bring.
“Both men come from within the Souths family and both men understand intimately how to take advantage of the progress the Club has made.”
Head Coach Jason Taylor said: “I think John Lang will add a great deal to the football department here at Souths and I’m really looking forward to working with him. His experience will be invaluable to the Football Club.
“I’m 100% behind Shane Richardson’s return to the CEO’s position and now we can all move forward and concentrate on winning football games.”
Mr Holmes Ã* Court said: “I am proud to have worked with a united Board for the last two years, proud to have given my time and investment to this great Club, and honoured to have been Chairman for our first finals appearance in 18 years.
“We have used the last two years to put in place the essential building blocks: strong sponsorship, the fastest growing Membership in the NRL and a great football department. We have added a first class stadium deal, an elite training facility now under construction in our heartland of Redfern, and an away camp at Coffs Harbour.
“As I promised, I am handing over the Chairmanship to Nicholas Pappas. I remain a director, a very long term shareholder and a Member ready to support the team this Sunday at ANZ Stadium.”
President of South Sydney Juniors, Keith McCraw, said: “South Sydney Juniors will continue to support the senior club through its development of young players in the area.
“We are proud that we have a senior club for our young players to aspire to.”
Shane Richardson appointed as Rabbitohs CEO, Nicholas Pappas as Chairman and John Lang as a Football Consultant
n a proactive and positive meeting, the Board of the South Sydney Football Club has unanimously supported changes to the Board of Directors and the management of the Club today, with Nicholas Pappas moving into the role of non-Executive Chairman and Shane Richardson returning to the position of Chief Executive Officer.
The Club’s football department has been strengthened with premiership winning Coach John Lang joining the Rabbitohs as a Football Consultant.
Incoming Chairman Nicholas Pappas commended Mr Holmes Ã* Court for the work he has done as Executive Chairman over the past two years.
“Peter has made an enormous contribution to the elevation of the Rabbitohs over the last two years,” Mr Pappas said.
“Together with Russell Crowe, Peter will continue to make an important contribution to the Rabbitohs both as an investor and as a Board member, as he has done over the past two years.
“I’m delighted with the Chairmanship appointment at a time when we have the ongoing support of two committed investors and a thriving membership that will ensure the prosperity of the Rabbitohs for decades to come.”
CEO Shane Richardson added: “My focus now is on winning football games.
“The addition of John Lang in a football consultancy role is about reviewing and recommending the best practice of the total football operation and thus giving us recommendations for the best structures going forward to put together a winning team.”
Rabbitohs co-owner Russell Crowe said: “The reports of our demise have been greatly exaggerated.
“Today the Board applauded Peter’s achievements in lifting the South Sydney Club and collectively we thanked him for his gargantuan effort over the past two years.
“Right now it’s my belief that what South Sydney needs is the continuity, knowledge and experience that both Nick Pappas (non-Executive Chair) and Shane Richardson (CEO) bring.
“Both men come from within the Souths family and both men understand intimately how to take advantage of the progress the Club has made.”
Head Coach Jason Taylor said: “I think John Lang will add a great deal to the football department here at Souths and I’m really looking forward to working with him. His experience will be invaluable to the Football Club.
“I’m 100% behind Shane Richardson’s return to the CEO’s position and now we can all move forward and concentrate on winning football games.”
Mr Holmes Ã* Court said: “I am proud to have worked with a united Board for the last two years, proud to have given my time and investment to this great Club, and honoured to have been Chairman for our first finals appearance in 18 years.
“We have used the last two years to put in place the essential building blocks: strong sponsorship, the fastest growing Membership in the NRL and a great football department. We have added a first class stadium deal, an elite training facility now under construction in our heartland of Redfern, and an away camp at Coffs Harbour.
“As I promised, I am handing over the Chairmanship to Nicholas Pappas. I remain a director, a very long term shareholder and a Member ready to support the team this Sunday at ANZ Stadium.”
President of South Sydney Juniors, Keith McCraw, said: “South Sydney Juniors will continue to support the senior club through its development of young players in the area.
“We are proud that we have a senior club for our young players to aspire to.”