Tim Pernetti Out As Nycfc President

[BxLio91]

Gotta love how common things that happen everyday in the business world always get blown up as negatives in the sports world

We're the "black sheep" of the league. I'm pretty sure the whole stadium process will get quicker results with Glick and they'll find a way to spin it into another end of the world scenario. This is actually the best FO related news we've had in a long fucking time. Hopefully we can now get a NYC based PR staff and not some intern in Manchester.

 

[Fantazma]

i could care less of these changes, as long as coaching staff is free to do their jobs its ok.

This is more to do with revenue creation and maybe trying to help pull strings for a stadium deal. and yes it should be expected that he is part of MCFC by this point this should not be shocking.

of course anyone who hates NYCFC will spin this and make it a million times worse than it is.

 

[LIblue]

Pernetti didn't really seem like much of a soccer guy anyway. Glick seems like he's got a lot of experience so don't have in issue with this.

 

[adam]

Did anyone notice that "NYCFC's Vice Chairman" Marty Edelman made the announcement?http://www.nycfc.com/post/2015/01/29/tom-glick-announced-new-york-city-fc-president

And that it's been Marty in the press lately and not Tim.

And Marty is also listed on the board of MCFC as "non-executive director". http://www.mcfc.com/The-Club/Meet-the-Board

We know that CFG is the top of the umbrella and oversees all clubs, but could there be a conflict of interest with one person holding influential executive positions on both clubs?

 

[Trone]

Pernetti rubbed me the wrong way for some reason, I am not sorry to see him go. Don't know much about Glick except that he has experience as a soccer executive and he must be thought highly of within the group. Overall seems to be a positive. Hopefully, the writing between the lines is CFG was fed up with pernetti's inability to make progress on a stadium deal, pushed him out and replaced him with a guy they have confidence will get it done.

 

[FCRU]

Pernetti didn't really seem like much of a soccer guy anyway. Glick seems like he's got a lot of experience so don't have in issue with this.

He's not which is why the "natural exit point" comment makes sense. He was here for almost 2 years and now that the season is starting he can pass the baton to someone with more soccer expertise.

 

[BxLio91]

Pernetti rubbed me the wrong way for some reason, I am not sorry to see him go. Don't know much about Glick except that he has experience as a soccer executive and he must be thought highly of within the group. Overall seems to be a positive. Hopefully, the writing between the lines is CFG was fed up with pernetti's inability to make progress on a stadium deal, pushed him out and replaced him with a guy they have confidence will get it done.

Which is an encouraging sign that they're trying to get shit done.

 

[NYCFCFan10]

Did anyone notice that "NYCFC's Vice Chairman" Marty Edelman made the announcement?http://www.nycfc.com/post/2015/01/29/tom-glick-announced-new-york-city-fc-president

And that it's been Marty in the press lately and not Tim.

And Marty is also listed on the board of MCFC as "non-executive director". http://www.mcfc.com/The-Club/Meet-the-Board

We know that CFG is the top of the umbrella and oversees all clubs, but could there be a conflict of interest with one person holding influential executive positions on both clubs?

Its more than 1 person with a conflict of interest in this outfit....

Need them "Yes men"

 

[Ahab_Flanders]

Its more than 1 person....

Need them "Yes men"

Yeah, this could either be a sign that they're giving us our own president meaning more autonomy, or their filling out our board with their people, meaning less. Maybe Pernetti was ineffective and he was definitely inexperienced in running a soccer team, but maybe he was pushing too hard behind the scenes. Hard to say from here (though to be completely honest he doesn't seem like the type who would have been fighting too hard against the mothership).

I'm not gonna celebrate this or moan about it until we have a clearer idea of the kind of decisions Glick starts making.

 

[Gene]

of course anyone who hates NYCFC will spin this and make it a million times worse than it is.

110% spot on. This 'effing team can go 34 & 0, blow up everyone in the playoffs, win the Open Cup, win the CCL, and make a helluva showing in the Club World Cup and you would still get the internet village idiots shitting all over NYCFC.

 

[jerseyhotspur]

I was never a fan of Pernetti so I welcome the move.

Me too . . . after the Rutgers video scandal, I was hoping I wouldn't see any more of him in the area.

 

[Tom in Fairfield CT]

Grant Wahl saying he is hearing from MLS types that this is a big upgrade over Pernetti.

 

[doctorhoosier]

Glick's very experienced, and I'm encouraged by his experience. I don't think a guy with his resume is a bad hire, but as someone who is uncomfortable about the farm team image, I'm very concerned for a few reasons.

1. Why is Pernetti bailing? A month before the start of the season? It's really odd timing.
2. If this move is to give NYCFC more autonomy (as I'm gathering from some of you), why would they put a Manchester City employee in charge of NYCFC? That seems like it'd give Manchester more influence over the club -- not less.

To be clear, beyond this point - this is speculative.

The question I'd ask - did they tell Pernetti that he had a new boss, and he bailed? It appears they created a position above Pernetti, installed a Manchester City employee to take charge of the NYCFC operation, and told Pernetti to deal with it.

The fact that the hire was announced simultaneously with Pernetti's departure lends credence to this argument.

My guess? The NYCFC front office was pushing back too much on the lack of club autonomy, so Manchester installed a puppet head to the club with clear Manchester City ties and allegiances.

That's a tried and true corporate and political tactic, not "black helicopter shit", for the record.

 

[franchise646]

Grant Wahl saying he is hearing from MLS types that this is a big upgrade over Pernetti.

Yes after his first reaction was to shit on NYCFC

 

[mgarbowski]

I'm also neither for nor against this.

I'm not sure that the stadium deal is driving this. I think to get that done you need someone with lots of connections in the clubby world of NY real estate and politics. Glick doesn't seem to be that guy. You also probably don't put that person in charge of your entire business operation but hire him or her as a consultant. I would hope NYCFC has someone like that working for them, possibly behind the scenes. I would think Glick is coming over to take charge generally.

Jokester in me says he's running from the coppers and everyone here better be more alert on the roads:
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co...s/manchester-city-executive-tom-glick-6812241

 

[Trone]

Did anyone notice that "NYCFC's Vice Chairman" Marty Edelman made the announcement?http://www.nycfc.com/post/2015/01/29/tom-glick-announced-new-york-city-fc-president

And that it's been Marty in the press lately and not Tim.

And Marty is also listed on the board of MCFC as "non-executive director". http://www.mcfc.com/The-Club/Meet-the-Board

We know that CFG is the top of the umbrella and oversees all clubs, but could there be a conflict of interest with one person holding influential executive positions on both clubs?

I don't see that as a conflict of interest, the clubs are not competing with one anothe

Which is an encouraging sign that they're trying to get shit done.

Agreed. Also, dont think the new gig for pernetti is a step up, he is a sports guy and

Glick's very experienced, and I'm encouraged by his experience. I don't think a guy with his resume is a bad hire, but as someone who is uncomfortable about the farm team image, I'm very concerned for a few reasons.

1. Why is Pernetti bailing? A month before the start of the season? It's really odd timing.
2. If this move is to give NYCFC more autonomy (as I'm gathering from some of you), why would they put a Manchester City employee in charge of NYCFC? That seems like it'd give Manchester more influence over the club -- not less.

To be clear, beyond this point - this is speculative.

The question I'd ask - did they tell Pernetti that he had a new boss, and he bailed? It appears they created a position above Pernetti, installed a Manchester City employee to take charge of the NYCFC operation, and told Pernetti to deal with it.

The fact that the hire was announced simultaneously with Pernetti's departure lends credence to this argument.

My guess? The NYCFC front office was pushing back too much on the lack of club autonomy, so Manchester installed a puppet head to the club with clear Manchester City ties and allegiances.

That's a tried and true corporate and political tactic, not "black helicopter shit", for the record.

Or they told pernetti to hit the road because he wasnt the right man for the job, did it discretely and installed a man that they know well that has made his bones in the organization and proven himself capable.

 

[Slick Rick]

Pernetti is a college business guy at heart and he knows that field best.
He gave it a shot here and is moving on in his own best interests. Good for him.
I want as many soccer people involved here as possible, and it doesn't matter to me if they are Manchester folk.

 

[doctorhoosier]

Or they told pernetti to hit the road because he wasnt the right man for the job, did it discretely and installed a man that they know well that has made his bones in the organization and proven himself capable.

That's possible, but why make that decision right now? Three weeks after the Lampard deal?

Pernetti probably started looking for a gig right around that time.

There's definitely more to this than we know or are aware of. Your view's a very positive one, and my lack of trust in this club's ownership right now has led me to mine.

 

[Kjbert]

Pernetti served an extremely viable purpose in the creation of this club. He did a very good job using his local commercial ties to help develop a local business plan in the New York City regional economy. It's not easy to get a business off the ground, and despite being a Rutgers guy, he's done a fantastic job of opening doors to different sponsors and commercial partners. He should be thanked for that.

Now that he has fulfilled that role, there was no longer a need for him here. I would guess this was a mutual decision and something that had been discussed two years ago.

If you've ever had experience hiring and firing staff, sometimes the roles that people play in your organization change. Sometimes the people can adapt. Other times , they are specialists. The a Fortune 500 companies are littered with CFOs who come and go as they fulfill the tasks they were hired to complete.

At this point in time, Tim'a role here was over. And we brought in someone to do a different job. So I say thank you to Tim on a job well done.