Re: Adam Pearson returns to Leeds United : Mon May 11, 2015 8:43 pm  

If the rumours are true, the Koukash family can really annoy the Allams if they decide to stay, could be interesting but hey ho, just rumours, i'll wait for the truth.

Re: Adam Pearson returns to Leeds United : Mon May 11, 2015 8:44 pm  

There is also the Allam factor to be considered.

edit: hullfc_southstander beat me to it.

Re: Adam Pearson returns to Leeds United : Mon May 11, 2015 8:45 pm  

ccs wrote: Article in the HDM doesn't say much although it does start with.... http://m.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-FC-ow ... story.html A reminder of what Pearson said following his "move" to Sheffield: http://m.hulldailymail.co.uk/Adam-Pears ... story.html "Working in football is what I have done for 20 years, it is my industry and where I want to keep working, but that doesn't have to have any affect on my ownership or commitment to Hull FC." Having taken on the chief executive role at Hull last year following the departure of Anthony Sutton, Pearson admits he may have to bring in a new member of staff because of his new commitment. With Motu Tony in a director of football role which includes on-field matters, the responsibility of running the club off the field still falls on Pearson. However, he says appointing a new CEO or board member is not a decision he will rush into. He explained: "We've got a good group of executive directors at the club and while I may look at strengthening that team, we are very stable at the minute both behind the scenes and on the field. It is not a decision I'll be making straight away." Soccer his job but Hull his love? A costly love, though, I think he's run out of cash.

ccs wrote: Article in the HDM doesn't say much although it does start with.... http://m.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-FC-ow ... story.html A reminder of what Pearson said following his "move" to Sheffield: http://m.hulldailymail.co.uk/Adam-Pears ... story.html "Working in football is what I have done for 20 years, it is my industry and where I want to keep working, but that doesn't have to have any affect on my ownership or commitment to Hull FC." Having taken on the chief executive role at Hull last year following the departure of Anthony Sutton, Pearson admits he may have to bring in a new member of staff because of his new commitment. With Motu Tony in a director of football role which includes on-field matters, the responsibility of running the club off the field still falls on Pearson. However, he says appointing a new CEO or board member is not a decision he will rush into. He explained: "We've got a good group of executive directors at the club and while I may look at strengthening that team, we are very stable at the minute both behind the scenes and on the field. It is not a decision I'll be making straight away." Soccer his job but Hull his love? A costly love, though, I think he's run out of cash.

Re: Adam Pearson returns to Leeds United : Mon May 11, 2015 8:46 pm  

ccs wrote:

There is also the Allam factor to be considered.

Will Koucash tolerate Allam? Got to say I've always thought of them in the same mould, perhaps unjustly.

The Palestinians and the Egyptians, a tale of swarthy intrigue...

Re: Adam Pearson returns to Leeds United : Mon May 11, 2015 8:47 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

You are right we are now debt free and have an outstanding academy. Wish Kath was still here.

Smoke and mirrors. How do you know its not similar to the way we talk about the Allams - loan the club loads of money but get it back at high interest rates or take it back when the sky money comes in? I find it hard to believe that Pearson would of just thrown money away at a club he had no affiliation to previously when hes not done so on any football team before

Re: Adam Pearson returns to Leeds United : Mon May 11, 2015 8:48 pm  

he could buy city lol

Re: Adam Pearson returns to Leeds United : Mon May 11, 2015 8:49 pm  

number 6 wrote:

he could buy city lol

...not as daft as it sounds.

Re: Adam Pearson returns to Leeds United : Mon May 11, 2015 8:50 pm  

number 6 wrote:

he could buy city lol

Never thought of tgat

Re: Adam Pearson returns to Leeds United : Mon May 11, 2015 8:53 pm  

Sit down, Waldo wrote:

Cheers, forgot how that ended.

Reading that it sounds like Mrs K put in a sensible bid that reflected the Bulls financial position. That's no good to Adam. I don't know what he paid for the club (does anyone know?) but it seems likely that he's got some serious negative equity to deal with. How much of a hit can he take?

I think he paid about £1.8m but he has spent a hell of a lot since then and I can't see him getting it all back given the state of the club at the moment. Attendances are considerably down compared to what they were when he bought it.

Re: Adam Pearson returns to Leeds United : Mon May 11, 2015 8:55 pm  

Koukash admits the chance to branch into football is a dream he has always harboured. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... letic.html

Koukash admits the chance to branch into football is a dream he has always harboured. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... letic.html