Pignata Resigns

Pignata Resigns

As reported by Piney just now

What? Why? How?

That's sad to hear, Tony P was big credit to the Phoenix organisation.

OK.  Can fully understand and accept family reasons.

Yes. A big loss. Hopefully Tony P still keeps in touch with us on the forum

I figured this was a joke.  Who would we get to take his place?

Well if it is anything like john Mitchell's resignation Tony will still be in the job in 6 months time.

Wow. That surprises me. Brilliant contribution to the club.

Sad news - hope there isn't more behind it...

Thanks for your efforts Tony, and all the best for your future (as long as it's with an AFL club lol).

It's not April 1st is it???

Sack Tony

I think I'd rather have Linda

Thanks for everything Tony!
Imo,from an interested fan looking on, Your football management experience has certainly influenced the way the club runs and particularly the positive public perception of Wellington Phoenix FC.
Its been great to have your input on the YF threads, fantastic really to have the CEO of the club interacting with its fans so directly.
 One hopes your eventual successor can maintain your standards.

All the very best to you for the future.   

RedGed2010-06-02 13:46:06

is it only me who thinks this is a bit dodgy...??? the stuff article mentions schooling... new zealands schools not good enough?

Couldn't agree more with you Junior. This is a sad day.

Thanks Tony you have been a rock for football in Wellington & New Zealand we cannot thank you enogh for your efforts, you will be sorely missed.

But I'm sure we all wish you well.

Thank you again and good luck for the future wherever it takes you.

After going through the NCEA system myself, I have to say it's pretty sh*t.

Good luck Tony!

Huge loss.

Absolute key decision to be made on who replaces him.  Needs the same quality and vision.

THIS

Sad news. Great guy, done so much for the Phoenix. But completely understand his reasons.

How long before our friend at the dominion links this to unpaid Rates.

Holy crap, that's it - Terry is paying the rates with Tony's salary. Hard News will now act as CEO on a volunteer basis.

Thanks for all your great work Tony P, you were the best CEO the Phoenix could have had.

This is in equal parts very sad and terrifying.

Thanks for the memories Tony, you've been the best CEO the Phoenix could have hoped to start with and a big part of where the club is now is up to you. I know you'll be reading this thread (as you always do on these forums) so good luck for the future and before you go, please find someone even half as good to replace you. Cheers!

Step In The Apprentice.

Stink, stink, stink buzz. Milky Pisswit2010-06-02 14:14:15

Boooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm doing first year commerce, I might try get the job.......

Thanks for everything Tony, been great and its been awesome how you are willing to comment on here and take on peoples issues and fix them. Thanks for everything :) Hopefully we find someone as good as you for the role.

Have just started praying again myself...after reading this thread.

"Please God send us someone as good as Tony P.

Amen."

Best of luck Tony P.

Won't be easy replacing him by any stretch of imagination.

Good luck Tony P, just hope we get a CEO as approachable as you were

all the best

Was just wondering if the Melbourne Rebels have appointed a new CEO after they sacked the bloke involved with the Storm crisis? Tommy_Smyth2010-06-02 14:34:55

Well that is a massive Bummer. TP was awesome. Especially the way he dealt with everything to do with the fans and would let you know what was going on on here.

Lets hope the new person is just as committed to the fans.