SWINDON TOWN: Club statement regarding new chairman

12:19pm Monday 15th October 2012 in Sport

Swindon Town statement regarding new chairman Swindon Town statement regarding new chairman

"THE Directors of STFC are delighted to announce the appointment of Sir William Patey as non-executive Chairman*.

"Sir William is a lifelong football fan and, having served as British Ambassador to, amongst others, Afghanistan, Iraq and Saudi Arabia brings a wealth of experience to the Swindon board.

"Sir William commented: 'I am delighted to become Chairman of Swindon Town at such an exciting time. I look forward to working with Paolo, the Board and the whole Club so that success on the pitch can continue and take the Club back to the npower Championship.

“'In addition, my task will be to secure new investment to support the programme of ground redevelopment and to co-ordinate the execution of the Club’s longer term strategic plans.

"'I look forward to working with those who share the same ambitions for the Club both on and off the field and relish the opportunity to take on this challenge.

"'The Club has achieved much under the Chairmanship of Jeremy Wray and on behalf of the Board and investor base would like to thank him for his efforts over the course of the last 18 months.”

"Jeremy Wray, after careful consideration, has taken the decision to resign from the STFC Board with immediate effect.

"Regretting this decision, the Board would like to place on record its thanks for Jeremy’s invaluable contribution to the club since his initial involvement in January 2008 and justly proud of his achievements since assuming the role of Chairman in May 2011.

*Appointment subject to Football League approval"

Comments(11)

the wizard says...
12:24pm Mon 15 Oct 12

There is only one Jay Wray, you will never know our depth of gratitude for what you have done, tried to do, and strived to achieve, nobody could have done it better.

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nosyrudeman says...
12:52pm Mon 15 Oct 12

Here, here Wizard, my sentiments exactly. Jeremy may you prosper in whatever you do, and I think you will be remembered with great fondness fo what you have done for our great club. You will be greatly missed. I really hope there is nothing untoward in all of this that we ( the fans ) will pay dearly for.

Good luck Jeremy.

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Ginge09 says...
1:11pm Mon 15 Oct 12

Shame to see Wray go. When it comes to chairman with out a shadow of a doubt, hes the best chairman weve had in the 20 off years ive been alive.

Thank you Jeremy, everything you've done for the club is greatly appreciated

Taking away the fans appreciation of Wray, and the disappointment to see him leave the club - If the man putting the money into Cardiff can change the colour of their home shirt, the man putting the money in can change the chairman if he feels appropriate.

I would like to hear from Black his reasoning, but I'm not sure thats going to happen.

Looking forward tho, I don't think there are many with a better CV than the new guy. He's got massive boots to fill whichever way you look at it.

I just want a sucessful club on and off the pitch.

My only fear is the future of PDC.

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Is that you Lovesey says...
1:30pm Mon 15 Oct 12

Tyhe club clearly had a fall back plan in the case of J wray being replaced, I would start considering a managerial contingency plan.... PDC is a man of his word and loves it here, but he is working to a plan and is also peeved about the transfer embargo...

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sally2 says...
2:36pm Mon 15 Oct 12

FORGOT TO ADD WRONG MAN GONE

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tifosi says...
2:43pm Mon 15 Oct 12

Ginge09 wrote:
Shame to see Wray go. When it comes to chairman with out a shadow of a doubt, hes the best chairman weve had in the 20 off years ive been alive.

Thank you Jeremy, everything you've done for the club is greatly appreciated

Taking away the fans appreciation of Wray, and the disappointment to see him leave the club - If the man putting the money into Cardiff can change the colour of their home shirt, the man putting the money in can change the chairman if he feels appropriate.

I would like to hear from Black his reasoning, but I'm not sure thats going to happen.

Looking forward tho, I don't think there are many with a better CV than the new guy. He's got massive boots to fill whichever way you look at it.

I just want a sucessful club on and off the pitch.

My only fear is the future of PDC.
No - not likely. As with all 'official statements' there's more left unsaid than said

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Last step says...
3:12pm Mon 15 Oct 12

If supporters want to do more than watch helplessly from the sidelines they need to join Trust STFC and play an active part, not just leave it to someone else.

Join the Supporters Trust-

http://www.truststfc
.com/join/join-onlin
e/

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avo says...
5:25pm Mon 15 Oct 12

Whilst Wray is to be applauded for his tenure as Chairman, under whatever psuedonym, I feel that this statement from his successor in itself reveals much.
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If his appointment is indeed a move to try and help secure additional investment and the stadium redevelopment sooner rather than later, I boldly predict there'll be no complaints from the fanbase as/when that happens.
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Hard for many to see past an emotional response to the news, but my opinion is that this is the right move for the immediate short term issues that the club want to resolve, namely the two mentioned above.
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Maybe, just maybe, JW was not the man to see that through. Not a criticism of him as an individual, but maybe the reality of things as they stand.

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who am i says...
5:57pm Mon 15 Oct 12

Last step wrote:
If supporters want to do more than watch helplessly from the sidelines they need to join Trust STFC and play an active part, not just leave it to someone else.

Join the Supporters Trust-

http://www.truststfc

.com/join/join-onlin

e/
that would be the last step boom boom

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swindon30 says...
6:22pm Mon 15 Oct 12

Firstly I would like to thank J Wray for his commitment, hard work and clear passion over the last couple if years. All town fans will be sad to see him leave.

Mr A Black is the majority shareholder and without this guy we probably would not have a club, and one that's on a real high at present. We need to all support his decision and welcome the new chairman as I'm sure with his wealth of knowledge and contacts we could really see further investment and the country ground redevelopment.

I wonder if the The co founder of betfair (Edward Wray) which is Jeremy's brother knew anything about this?

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Psychedelic Syd says...
6:29pm Mon 15 Oct 12

The most important thing is what happens on the field and that is what Wray was so passionate about. Terrible loss in my view. Following on from one of the best Chairmen in the history of our club, Patey will have his work cut out to succeed. I hope I have to eat my words but how likely are we to get 2 fantastic Chairmen in a row?............ I don't expect Black would take a bet on it!!!

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