| Bolingbroke stepped down 17:41 - Sep 6 with 209 views | janegallagher |
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| Bolingbroke stepped down on 17:52 - Sep 6 with 195 views | BringBackTheRedRoom |
No big surprise. Did a really good job to keep the ship afloat during a difficult time.
Has my thanks for that, and I wish him well.
(Bet this brings out the conspiracy theorists tonight). [Post edited 6 Sep 2019 17:57]
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| ‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’ |
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| Bolingbroke stepped down on 17:54 - Sep 6 with 192 views | janegallagher |
I would imagine he’s been offered a job elsewhere. | |
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| Bolingbroke stepped down on 18:28 - Sep 6 with 184 views | Lala |
Agree with that Red.
It was never a permanent appointment and lots of things have changed since he came onboard.
Sincere gratitude to him for the stellar work he’s been a big part of and wishing him all the best for the future  | |
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| Bolingbroke stepped down on 18:44 - Sep 6 with 181 views | spell_chekker |
Yes, I've been wondering about this situation for a couple of weeks but refrained from posting as I thought it'd all come to a head in October.
He really has been top notch.
Hatton next to go? | |
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| Bolingbroke stepped down on 18:49 - Sep 6 with 178 views | voyeur |
Maybe Hatton will stay. Who knows?
Not me. | |
| I am a nutter. I come from the sea. |
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| Bolingbroke stepped down on 07:26 - Sep 7 with 162 views | BringBackTheRedRoom |
Michael Bolingbroke has taken the decision to step down from his role as executive chairman of Blackpool Football Club.
Bolingbroke was initially brought in as a consultant to the board in February while the club was in receivership.
He was later promoted to the role of executive chairman.
During the summer both Bolingbroke and fellow board member Ben Hatton hinted they were willing stay on at Bloomfield Road beyond their initial interim spell.
When Simon Sadler arrived as owner it was agreed both would remain in situ until September, when their positions would be reviewed, to help with the bedding-in process.
But Bolingbroke has now made the decision to move on.
He said: “It has been a great honour to have been associated with Blackpool Football Club as its executive chairman and I am proud of our achievements over the past few months.
"I can now move on knowing that the future of the club is secure under Simon’s ownership.
“I wish the club and its fans success in the seasons ahead.”
Having alerted the board of his decision, Bolingbroke has left his role as of today.
Sadler added: “I would like to thank Mike for the help and guidance he has given me during these early weeks of my ownership of the club.
“Mike’s role as executive chairman was vital in the transition period leading to the sale of the club and my taking over as the new owner.
"The groundwork laid under Mike’s leadership forms the foundation on which the club is being rebuilt and the board and I are grateful to him for his stewardship of the club.
“We wish Mike all the very best in his future endeavours.”
A qualified chartered accountant, Bolingbroke became the first chief operating officer of Manchester United in 2007, spending seven years at Old Trafford before heading to Inter Milan as chief executive in 2014.
As well as having a highly distinguished background in sport, he has also worked in similar positions across the entertainment industry.
At Manchester United, Bolingbroke served as the principal financial officer until April 2014.
In that role he was responsible for ticketing, hospitality, match and non-matchday operations, club secretarial functions, property management and corporate services including finance, human resources, legal and information technology.
He also served as the senior vice president of shows at Cirque du Soleil from March 2001 to April 2007.
https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/michael-bolingbro | |
| ‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’ |
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| Bolingbroke stepped down on 08:41 - Sep 7 with 153 views | Lala |
Ye, many many thanks and all the best 👠| |
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| Bolingbroke stepped down on 12:15 - Sep 7 with 150 views | spell_chekker |
He was quality and I'd understand completely if he was too expensive for us. | |
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| Bolingbroke stepped down on 11:54 - Sep 14 with 133 views | BringBackTheRedRoom |
Michael Bolingbroke might not be involved with Blackpool but he believes the club is very much in safe hands under the stewardship of Simon Sadler.
The club’s former chairman, who helped bring stability after it was placed into receivership, opted to step down last week.
Now considering his job to be done, he believes the Seasiders are set for a bright future with their new owner.
“I think the club is in safe hands,” he told The Gazette.
“Simon has some ambitious plans for the club with regards an academy set-up and a first-team training set-up.
“As those plans evolve over the next few years I think there will be new staff brought in to manage those expectations.
“I think the club has a very good chance of leaving League One this year or next year, I really do.
“There’s always an element of luck in football and you can never legislate for everything, but I think the way Simon is going about everything there will be a really super chance for the club to be promoted this season or next season.
“Once you’re in the Championship, you’re in a very different economic environment, which will be a very important step for the club.”
Despite being a lifelong Pool fan, this is Sadler’s first involvement in the day-to-day running of a club.
Bolingbroke believes he has taken to the job like a duck to water.
“I think he’s enjoying it,” he said.
“He’s a huge fan of the club and I think he’s loving owning it and I think he will take the club on a very, very special journey.
“I said to him recently if I had one wish it would be to be able to look into a crystal ball and see where the club is in five years’ time.
“Because, honestly, I think there’s no limit to what can be done. It’s a very special club that has a real hardcore of fans’ support.
“Ultimately it is the fans that own a club but at the same time, the fans need to get behind the club.
“You can feel that now and we’re approaching that 6,000 season ticket number and from there over the next couple of years I hope it goes to 7,000, 8,000, 9,000 and then to 10,000. There’s no reason why it shouldn’t.”
On his own future, Bolingbroke doesn’t expect to be out of the game for too long, adding: “It’s a drug, isn’t it?
“I’d love to be involved with another club and that opportunity will come, I’m sure. If it’s the right opportunity, I will take it.
“But what has been great for me is that I’ve worked with clubs like Manchester United and Inter Milan.
“Blackpool is very different. As a League One club, it’s a very different environment and a very different experience, so I’ve learned a lot as well and I’ve enjoyed doing so.
“I’d happily repeat that experience again with another club.”
https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/former-blackpool- | |
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