Well-Made Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 BRIAN CALDWELL APPOINTED CHIEF EXECUTIVE 11:00 We can confirm that Brian Caldwell will join the club as Chief Executive on 2nd April 2024. Brian has a wealth of football experience spanning over almost 30 years, having served as Chief Executive of Ayr United, St Mirren and Shrewsbury Town in England. “I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Brian to Motherwell,” Chairman Jim McMahon said. “As one of the most experienced football Chief Executives who has worked in both Scotland and England, we feel Brian will be a huge asset to Motherwell Football Club. “The board and the Well Society are all looking forward to working closely with Brian when he starts in a couple weeks. “I also want to record my personal thanks to Derek Weir for stepping into the CEO role last year. Derek has now been involved with the club in various roles for over 14 years. “We are extremely grateful for the time commitment and the significant contribution he has made to the club during that period.” “I know how important Motherwell Football Club is to the local community, the fans and generations of families who support the club,” Brian Caldwell added. “I am delighted to be joining and to be part of the exciting future that Motherwell Football club have in front of them.” https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2024/03/22/brian-caldwell-appointed-chief-executive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Good news. Hopefully it means the takeover interest has cooled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 He once took a Shrewsbury supporter's drum to an away game in his car boot. More to follow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Good to hear that we finally have a CEO in place. Best of luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Good news. That should help our off the field activities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Stall Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 When can we say owe naw he's pish? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Balls of Shire Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Welcome to our great wee club, caldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 I've been downbeat about the lack of a permanent CEO and moaned about the issues that this has appeared to have caused. A consequence of this saga is that it has had me worried that the current Board would panic and appoint a balloon. However, Caldwell looks like an excellent appointment. Onwards we go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMax Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 17 minutes ago, Big Stall said: When can we say owe naw he's pish? Probably next time we lose an early goal against a bottom six side. He'll be an amateur thats oot his depth that should have binned Kettlewell last October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Good to get someone in post Hopefully he has the necessary skills and experience to be a success. It also hopefully means that the Well Society has exerted some control/authority over the investment opportunities and we will take our time to find the right one for the club rather than just dropping our drawers at the first offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 1 hour ago, steelboy said: Good news. Hopefully it means the takeover interest has cooled. Aye it also means you have 1 less topic to talk pish about, everyone's a winner 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 9 minutes ago, joewarkfanclub said: Good to get someone in post Hopefully he has the necessary skills and experience to be a success. It also hopefully means that the Well Society has exerted some control/authority over the investment opportunities and we will take our time to find the right one for the club rather than just dropping our drawers at the first offer. Having a permanent CEO, instead of a departing Chairman and interim CEO, should put us on a more stable footing in terms of accepting potential incoming investment as their new job is on the line. This scenario probably reduces the pool of potential investors, but I don't think that is a bad thing. The next few months leading up to the summer will be even more interesting now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 3 minutes ago, wellfan said: Having a permanent CEO, instead of a departing Chairman and interim CEO, should put us on a more stable footing in terms of accepting potential incoming investment as their new job is on the line. This scenario probably reduces the pool of potential investors, but I don't think that is a bad thing. The next few months leading up to the summer will be even more interesting now. I agree. I also like that we appointed the CEO and he is therefore more likely to work in the interests of the club/society than one appointed by an investor. Shrewsbury fans seem to love him and he appears a big supporter of fan culture / community. Seems like a good fit. https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2023/05/03/shrewsbury-town-fans-pay-tribute-to-departing-chief-executive-brian-caldwell/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit_It_Out Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Pretty impressed with this appointment tbh like the fact he is an outsider no Well connection so will come with fresh unfiltered ideas to hopefully take us forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Looks as though he was able to introduce safe standing a Shrewsbury. That could be of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 2 minutes ago, Mad Dog said: Looks as though he was able to introduce safe standing a Shrewsbury. That could be of interest. His first task should be to boot Bob Park into the sun. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Glad we have finally got someone on board,he seems to come highly recommended from fans of his previous clubs so that's a positive straight away,here's hoping this is the first bit for some stability for the club moving forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 17 minutes ago, wellfan said: His first task should be to boot Bob Park into the sun. I disagree, his first act as CEO should be collating the head of social media and getting them to remove that dreadful patronising nonsense “we exist to improve people’s lives” from all platforms. That’s what I would do anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 1 minute ago, MJC said: I disagree, his first act as CEO should be collating the head of social media and getting them to remove that dreadful patronising nonsense “we exist to improve people’s lives” from all platforms. That’s what I would do anyway. Aye, we're well aware from reading your posts that the club brings you nothing but misery. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbybingo Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 30 minutes ago, wellfan said: His first task should be to boot Bob Park into the sun. If he can find the sun in Motherwell, anything's possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunderwell Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 https://blueandamber.proboards.com/thread/107017/brian-caldwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcguru Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 1 hour ago, Mad Dog said: Looks as though he was able to introduce safe standing a Shrewsbury. That could be of interest. This somehow rekindled a memory. In the coo-shed quarter final Scottish Cup v Forfar when one of the goals went in resulting in a pile-on and poor fella at the bottom came oot wae a broken leg. That's how I mind it anyway. And then, Graeme Forbes's header v Celtic in semi, had great view of it, missed post by an inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yabba's Turd Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 9 hours ago, steelboy said: Good news. Hopefully it means the takeover interest has cooled. ye raging? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 9 hours ago, Yabba's Turd said: ye raging? No I wanted a new CEO and we have one. I'm taking it as a sign that the takeover stuff has died off a bit as well. Now we can prepare for whatever league we are playing in next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mintymac Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 Spoke to a friend of mine who worked for St Mirren during period new CEO was there . They said he is a get things done kinda bloke , well respected ,good at engaging with people and were sorry to loose him as he definitely made a difference . So hopefully (fingers crossed )he can bring the same qualities to FP Hopefully the transition period over next week will give him a handle on things and he can hit the ground running . Now for the next part re . the investment side . The appointment probably throws up more questions than answers re .investment side but I’m sure we’ll find out soon where we’re going with that . Im also pretty sure the new guy must be comfortable-relaxed with the ongoing negotiations as otherwise why would he have accepted the appointment. Anyway things seem to be moving along now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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