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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Tue 26 Aug 17:04
Dunfermline Athletic can provide a boardroom update as the club restructures in this new era under Park Bench SFC LLC.
As mentioned in the last club update, Evan Sofar and Faisal Bin Jamil have also now formally joined the club board, further strengthening Park Bench SFC LLC’s involvement and commitment to the club. Scott Gordon will be stepping down from the club board, and we thank him for his time and efforts.
David Cook will be continuing as CEO; however, he is concluding his tenure as club chairman.
Following discussions between Park Bench SFC LLC and David Cook, Dunfermline Athletic are hugely proud to announce Jim Leishman MBE as our new club chairman.
Jim will not sit on the board of directors, but he will be heavily centred on strengthening and building relations between the club and fans locally and nationally. Jim has given so much to Dunfermline Athletic Football Club, and there is no better person to support Dunfermline Athletic’s regrowth in this modern era than a man who has seen it all and will continue to help drive us forward with his infectious positivity about our team and our city.
CEO David Cook explained, “Firstly, I am delighted that Evan Sofer and Faisal Bin Jamal are joining the board of DAFC. Both bring a wealth of experience from their different business fields and strengthen the day-to-day involvement of our ownership in the running of the club. I can only see positives from this move. Both have been in regular contact for some time, adding their input and knowledge, so I am really pleased that we document this officially now.
With two joining from Park Bench, Scott Gordon will no longer sit on the board, but I thank him for his support and participation since the takeover in January.
With the ambition and positive upwards trajectory of the club, it is the appropriate moment to split out the duties of CEO and Chairman to ensure we are running and managing the business the best we can. When I made this decision, there was only one person in my mind that would fit the bill for the club – Jim Leishman.
Jim has had a 50-year association with the club as a player, coach, manager, director of football and ambassador, and I feel he merits the honour of being chairman of our club. His enthusiasm for the Pars remains as strong today as the first time I met him in the mid-1980s. My three years as chairman have had many ups and downs, but I have a huge amount of gratitude to Jim for his loyalty and support during this period. He’s been consistent and supportive during good and difficult times, which says a lot about his affection for the club and his character. Jim’s stature both in our local communities and across Scottish football remains strong, which will be a valuable asset for the club.
The boardroom changes are a demonstration of the club embracing international ownership and new methods of working to drive forward positive change both on and off the pitch. But it also demonstrates our awareness and focus on strengthening the bond with supporters and communities locally. I believe Jim will be great in helping achieve this.”
On being made chairman, Jim commented: “Being made the Chairman of Dunfermline Athletic Football club, for me, is one of the biggest honours, and I mean that from my heart. I’m so proud of this and the journey i’ve been on with this club.” A full interview with Jim will follow tomorrow.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Tue 26 Aug 17:05
No better man for the Job!!!!
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Topic Originator: StevenPar77
Date: Tue 26 Aug 17:08
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Bannockburn Par, Tue 26 Aug 17:05
No better man for the Job!!!!
Absolutely!
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Topic Originator: CitizenPar
Date: Tue 26 Aug 17:12
I`m actually surprised this has taken so long. The Pars are in his blood!
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Topic Originator: Stanza
Date: Tue 26 Aug 17:17
I`m happy with this. It`s good practice to separate the roles of Chairman and CEO, and Jim is the obvious choice to be Chairman.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Tue 26 Aug 17:19
Well done to Jim.
He’s never let the club down as manager and will bring a higher profile to the club moving forward as Chairman.
It’s not a director role so it’s more an ambassador position which will suit him.
It did take me by surprise I must say as traditionally, the chairman called the shots at a club but times have changed.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: wetherby
Date: Tue 26 Aug 17:28
Congratulations Jim and about time.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Tue 26 Aug 17:37
Fabulous appointment!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Tue 26 Aug 17:41
Good to see the job being split and another club stalwart being given the job. Well done, Jim. Just refrain from the Delia esk speeches this time round ala Cowden 🫢🤦🏻♂️😂
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 26 Aug 17:48
Congrats, Jim. I’m sure you will do a good job
Pardon my ignorance but who will report to who?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 26 Aug 17:55
Would imagine Cook and the board, I think it’ll be very tight amungst them
All, the role of a chairman isn’t what it used to be years ago.
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Tue 26 Aug 17:55
Fantastic appointment, if anyone understands The Pars fans and the local area, it is Big Jim. Looking forward to another Leishman era.
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Topic Originator: RMGpar
Date: Tue 26 Aug 17:59
Says a lot when I told my 10 year old the news… everyone knows who big Jim is! Outstanding with the kids and fans so a superb appointment!
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Tue 26 Aug 17:59
……..they left out Spiritual Leader - An important role for JL.
‘Hello my name is Jefferson - I’m happy to be here let’s go!’
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Topic Originator: answer
Date: Tue 26 Aug 18:01
What is the role of chairman?
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Topic Originator: BIG W
Date: Tue 26 Aug 18:17
[Post Deleted] - Rude or abusive message
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Tue 26 Aug 18:18
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answer, Tue 26 Aug 18:01
What is the role of chairman?
In Jim’s case it’s basically the job he was offered in 1990 but a different title.
Chairmen used to be the top guys at football clubs and had final say on just about anything but it’s not that way anymore.
It’s an ambassador role Jim has gotten.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Tue 26 Aug 18:20
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BIG W, Tue 26 Aug 18:17
admin deleted rude message
You`re allowed to have an opinion, but I suspect many will disagree with you. Me included. I`m delighted with the appointment.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Tue 26 Aug 18:22
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BIG W, Tue 26 Aug 18:17
admin deleted rude message
My god, take a look at you dismissing the guy who brought the club back to life in the 1980’s and increased the attendances tenfold by the end of the decade.
The same guy that saved us from relegation after Davie Hay with 3 games to go and got a cup final.
You’re either just too young or very bitter
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: BIG W
Date: Tue 26 Aug 18:23
So I’m only allowed to have your opinion it wasn’t rude having met him multiple times over the last 30 years I know it to be factually correct
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Tue 26 Aug 18:29
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BIG W, Tue 26 Aug 18:23
So I’m only allowed to have your opinion it wasn’t rude having met him multiple times over the last 30 years I know it to be factually correct
Nah. Factually correct is different from an opinion which you are entitled to.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: BIG W
Date: Tue 26 Aug 18:34
Clearly not it was deleted
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Tue 26 Aug 18:51
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BIG W, Tue 26 Aug 18:34
Clearly not it was deleted
Suggests it wasn’t factual
COYP
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 26 Aug 18:58
What was said?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 26 Aug 21:27
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Tue 26 Aug 18:58
What was said?
That Leishman`s poetry was worse than a Vogon`s.
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