Pignata Resigns

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Was just wondering if the Melbourne Rebels have appointed a new CEO after they sacked the bloke involved with the Storm crisis?

Could we see our Tony be installed as the new Rebels CEO?

Was thinking this too...

E + R + O

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Very very sad to see TonyP leave,and yeah a little scared now. I don't think we can find another Tony P

Though i hear this guy is a potential replacement

Allegedly

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Very sad news, Tony P is a terrific bloke. Will wish him all the best for the future.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

An awesome fella and gentleman. I respect his decision but will miss him a heap at the practices and games etc. Top man just dont sign for the Victory or Hearts ;) Please!!

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

All the best Tony, you will be sadly missed (not that're dying) and will leave a massive hole in the club.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Huge loss!

Thanks for all that you've done Tony! Can't even imagine anyone better.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Best wishes Tony.

He made the comment about his family on saturday night which seemed a bit pointed.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

What a loss.Cant think of another CEO in New Zealand sport who has been so approachable to us the normal fan.Good luck in what ever you take on Tony.Lets hope the incoming CEO learns from Tony how to deal with fans.

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

and from ballane how not to put a space after a fullstop.yeah.

Has the club already lined someone up or do we get to enjoy another TV show?

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

UberGunner wrote:

Best wishes Tony.

He made the comment about his family on saturday night which seemed a bit pointed.

Opportune time for us to give him an award really.

It's almost as if we knew something

Hope that award goes on the shelf in the office at his new gig when he gets one!

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

brumbys wrote:

and from ballane how not to put a space after a fullstop.yeah.

Has the club already lined someone up or do we get to enjoy another TV show?

I wouldn't mind this guy Peter Wilt, he did apply for the 'Head of the Hyundai A-League'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Wilt

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

What a shock! Tony, thank you for everything you have done at the Phoenix, you are both thoroughly professional AND approachable. We will all miss you! Please keep supporting the Nix. The Cronuses.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I am worried the new CEO is not going to be anywhere near as approachable, as open with communication with the fans and as willing to work with Yellow Fever as Tony will be. Fingers crossed I am proved wrong...

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hopefully the new person takes a leaf out of Tony's book and is just as approachable and interactive with the fans. All the best Tony!

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

DKP22 wrote:

sh*t all your worried about is how he wont talk to yellow fever about hes sunday lunch!!

ffs... more important things to worry about like acl... phoenix reserves etc etc to carry on...

let alone keeping the club alive.

who cares about if he talks on here or not

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Sad to see him go, he has done a fantastic job, and much of the success on the field (signing players etc) and off the field is down to him. A big loss but wish him well for the future.

Hamish Miller as replacement? Did a good job bringing sponsors on board for NZF a few years ago.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

bobboltontawa2 wrote:

DKP22 wrote:

sh*t all your worried about is how he wont talk to yellow fever about hes sunday lunch!!

ffs... more important things to worry about like acl... phoenix reserves etc etc to carry on...

let alone keeping the club alive.

who cares about if he talks on here or not

Valid point that there are other big issues on the table.

But part of the Phoenix success story has been the close working relationship they've had with their fan base (us). Would be a shame if that didn't continue but we can only box on and see who the new guy is and go from there.

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

SC03 wrote:

Hamish Miller as replacement? Did a good job bringing sponsors on board for NZF a few years ago.

Not a silly suggestion.

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

bobboltontawa2 wrote:

DKP22 wrote:

sh*t all your worried about is how he wont talk to yellow fever about hes sunday lunch!!

ffs... more important things to worry about like acl... phoenix reserves etc etc to carry on...

let alone keeping the club alive.

who cares about if he talks on here or not

like lifting your stadium ban?

Founder

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

bobboltontawa2 wrote:

DKP22 wrote:

sh*t all your worried about is how he wont talk to yellow fever about hes sunday lunch!!

ffs... more important things to worry about like acl... phoenix reserves etc etc to carry on...

let alone keeping the club alive.

who cares about if he talks on here or not

Commercial acumen has to be number one priority. Tony's strength is that he could combine that with approachability. It added a nice sense of involvement when he came on here ... am still reeling.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Feverish wrote:

bobboltontawa2 wrote:

DKP22 wrote:

sh*t all your worried about is how he wont talk to yellow fever about hes sunday lunch!!

ffs... more important things to worry about like acl... phoenix reserves etc etc to carry on...

let alone keeping the club alive.

who cares about if he talks on here or not

like lifting your stadium ban?

nope did my 6 months hard time.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Thanks Tony for all the great work you have put in for the Phoenix. As a fan of football in this country there has been a lot of disappointment but the Phoenix, on and off the pitch, have been great and I know you have been a strong force behind that. Thanks also for being very friendly and approachable to fans.

I seriously hope that family is the only issue here. Schooling does sound a bit weak to me.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

brumbys wrote:

and from ballane how not to put a space after a fullstop.yeah.

Has the club already lined someone up or do we get to enjoy another TV show?

Didnt realise i gone back to school.You cant be serious your not trying to introduce correct grammar to the forums after all this time.

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

loyalgunner wrote:

I seriously hope that family is the only issue here. Schooling does sound a bit weak to me.

Trust me. It's 100% fact. Schooling is exactly the reason his family moved back.

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Oh how I wish that this thread was titled Pignata Re-signs ....

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hogster wrote:

Step In The Apprentice.

I don't ever see that happening, it would be a travesty if it did.

If 'The Apprentice' contestants are representative of of up & coming executives in NZ then the country is in big trouble.

I would expect that the job would be advertised far and wide.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Alexander

How's my driving? - Whine here

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Smithy wrote:

loyalgunner wrote:

I seriously hope that family is the only issue here. Schooling does sound a bit weak to me.

Trust me. It's 100% fact. Schooling is exactly the reason his family moved back.

When I said schooling I wanted to say that we suspended the kids enrollment at school and they would have elapsed if we did not send them back. Thats the honest truth.

Tony P2010-06-02 16:21:47

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

OK, thanks for that clarification, Tony. Just wanted to make sure there wasn't any drama behind the scenes. Once again thanks a lot.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

conorphelan wrote:

bobboltontawa2 wrote:

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

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

How dare you mock the system that allowed me to pass school and get into uni with very little real work involved. The absolute cheek of it. Makes my blood boil.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Thanks Tony, you've been the lanky goalie sitting in behind us, giving me absolute confidence in the Phoenix as an organisation. It's going to be a tough road to replace you.

All the best back home, make sure your kids do their homework so it's at least partially worth our loss.

Cheers.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hogster wrote:

Step In The Apprentice.

Behind TP was a team that supported him. From this team should be some one who knows the ropes.

The world lives in planned obsolescence.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

SurgeQld wrote:

Tommy_Smyth wrote:

Was just wondering if the Melbourne Rebels have appointed a new CEO after they sacked the bloke involved with the Storm crisis?

Could we see our Tony be installed as the new Rebels CEO?

Was thinking this too...

What's their old CEO doing? available?

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

So sad to see him go. He was a big part of the Nix and we owe him a lot. Without him I wonder if we would have been as successful.
Hope Terry picks the right guy to succeed him.

Tony, thanks again, and I hope these kids behave themselves at school! :D

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Thanks Tony - you have set the bar very high. Your successor will have some very high standards to strive for. Go well.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Paul Cameron - former all white and long standing CEO of sport wellington would be and excellent replacement if we want someone within the region and within the game. I know he has contacts within the FFA as he has been their guest at a number of matches previously including the GF and is a passionate Phoenix fan

This is pure speculation by the way

Normo's coming home

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I think we should have a whip around and get Tony a kevlar vest for his return home.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

All the best Tony, I am sure you will continue to do well back in Oz.

Now about your replacement...gulp.

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

james dean wrote:

This is pure speculation by the way

and he led Marius and I to National Tournie glory (aged 13)

Founder

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almost 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

TV3 took the 'jumping the sinking ship' angle. Cnuts.

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