Virtually all the media speculation/frenzy since the announcement of Peter Kenyon's departure has been oh so predictable. I imagine we all could have written the articles ourselves. From the analytical ramblings of the broadsheets, stating the obvious, but using some long words to justify their inflated journalistic wages, to conspiracy theories from the tabloids about horse trading and the like.
It goes without saying that the Board's plans for globalising the brand (pass the bucket, mother) will continue unopposed, with those in charge only a fraction less capable, as Kenyon came from a marketing background and Gill comes from a financial background. The club's creativity and vision may be partially curtailed, but whether that is a good or bad thing is open to debate. My principal concern, is that coming from a Martin Edwards financial background (pass the other bucket, mother) David Gill is more likely to sing from the Edwards hymn book and put more severe restrictions on Ferguson's dealings in the transfer market, which I believe would be counter productive in establishing Manchester United as the biggest and best football club in the world. Without the firmest of foundations in place you cannot build the tallest buildings. United's foundation is the team. It's the team's successes and glorious failures over decades that has built up our world-wide reeputation and support. Without the team and its fans the PLC's global strategy is built on a house of cards. The best team means the best players, home grown and transfers, and the best manager. Much of our success in the 1990's was in spite of, not due to Fartin' Martin's fiscal policy. I fervently hope that David Gill turns out to be a goldfish. By that I mean when he has transferred from his goldfish bowl to the pond, he grows within his new environment and expands his vision outside the spreadsheet. Only time will tell. Meanwhile I'm counting down the days to the next United AGM. Dave Blatt ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Buy Ink Cartridges or Refill Kits for Your HP, Epson, Canon or Lexmark Printer at Myinks.com. Free s/h on orders $50 or more to the US & Canada. http://www.c1tracking.com/l.asp?cid=5511 http://us.click.yahoo.com/l.m7sD/LIdGAA/qnsNAA/tsUolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> *************************************** Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe to the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe from the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
