Post by SALFORD GIRL on Aug 14, 2017 15:20:35 GMT
MONDAY 14/8/17...
TAKEN FROM THE GREYHOUND STAR WEBSITE...
greyhoundstar.co.uk/bird-appointment-fresh-start/
BIRD APPOINTMENT A FRESH START
The announcement that Mark Bird will is the new managing director of GBGB – has been met with an extremely positive response from all sides of the greyhound industry.
Sheffield GM and GBGB alternate director John Gilburn said: “I think Mark is a superb appointment. In the two years he has been in the industry he has been out and about, talking and learning and he has developed a considerable knowledge of how it operates. I think you will see massive changes in the industry going forward. It will take some time and some tough decisions will have to be taken, but Mark’s appointment is definitely a major step in the right direction.”
The trainers representative on GBGB Pete Harnden said: “I am acutely aware of the need we have to develop a vision and strategic plan for the future prosperity of the sport and In giving my vote to Mark I hope we enter a new era of progression, openness, transparency and accountability, which in my view, this sport seriously needs.
“I am aware that Mark has already had dealings with a large number of trainers and the overall impression is overwhelmingly positive. I wish him all the luck in the world. He has a mammoth task before him I will support him in this 100% in any way I can.”
The GBGB owners representative Paul Ephremsen said: “The appointment of Mark Bird to MD of the GBGB is potentially a pivotal moment for the board. I am very supportive of the appointment. I was part of the interview process last week and I I’m convinced Mark will embrace a new, more forward thinking approach to how the board operates and communicates and this can only be a good thing for the sport.”
Trainer John Mullins said: “I didn’t have a good relationship with Mark Bird’s predecessor (Director of Regulation) Declan Donnelly, but my wife and both found Mark to be an entirely different proposition. He came here to see things from the grass roots level and seemed really interested in what was going on. I think he will be a good appointment in a tough job. You can guarantee some people will be ready to moan, but they’d find fault if you gave the job to Jesus Christ.”
TAKEN FROM THE GREYHOUND STAR WEBSITE...
greyhoundstar.co.uk/bird-appointment-fresh-start/
BIRD APPOINTMENT A FRESH START
The announcement that Mark Bird will is the new managing director of GBGB – has been met with an extremely positive response from all sides of the greyhound industry.
Sheffield GM and GBGB alternate director John Gilburn said: “I think Mark is a superb appointment. In the two years he has been in the industry he has been out and about, talking and learning and he has developed a considerable knowledge of how it operates. I think you will see massive changes in the industry going forward. It will take some time and some tough decisions will have to be taken, but Mark’s appointment is definitely a major step in the right direction.”
The trainers representative on GBGB Pete Harnden said: “I am acutely aware of the need we have to develop a vision and strategic plan for the future prosperity of the sport and In giving my vote to Mark I hope we enter a new era of progression, openness, transparency and accountability, which in my view, this sport seriously needs.
“I am aware that Mark has already had dealings with a large number of trainers and the overall impression is overwhelmingly positive. I wish him all the luck in the world. He has a mammoth task before him I will support him in this 100% in any way I can.”
The GBGB owners representative Paul Ephremsen said: “The appointment of Mark Bird to MD of the GBGB is potentially a pivotal moment for the board. I am very supportive of the appointment. I was part of the interview process last week and I I’m convinced Mark will embrace a new, more forward thinking approach to how the board operates and communicates and this can only be a good thing for the sport.”
Trainer John Mullins said: “I didn’t have a good relationship with Mark Bird’s predecessor (Director of Regulation) Declan Donnelly, but my wife and both found Mark to be an entirely different proposition. He came here to see things from the grass roots level and seemed really interested in what was going on. I think he will be a good appointment in a tough job. You can guarantee some people will be ready to moan, but they’d find fault if you gave the job to Jesus Christ.”
