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Just now, bt50 said:

With due respect JW, you are almost 100% speculating.

Of course I am. What else can anyone do? I do have experience in management in a couple of large multi-site companies, and that experience suggests that City/CFG are suffering the same sort of management issues.

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15 minutes ago, jw1739 said:

Of course I am. What else can anyone do? I do have experience in management in a couple of large multi-site companies, and that experience suggests that City/CFG are suffering the same sort of management issues.

Indeed, perhaps im overly officious on the preemptive humility statements i like to see haha

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If he doesnt have power, then that is a CFG mistake and they have to understand that position is arguably more important that the coach and must best possible person for the job. He must understand a-league success and be able to drive a winning culture.

If he does have power - and obviously he has to some extent, it seems eerily similar to what he had at Heart - very little has changed in the key metrics in spite of the CFG influence. We still have a poor culture, no fight to win - seemingly nobody is ever responsible for poor results resulting in 3 total coaches under the decade long reign of the CEO and continual poor performance and no traction at all with the supporter base at large. Can not see any metric in which you would give him a pass, let alone doing a good job. The club needs change.

Either way - he has to be replaced.

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For mine, it has to start with the people that touch the football operations. So Joyce and Petrillo MUST go.

Not sure about Munn, but there's been so many examples of gun CEOs- e.g Brian Cook at AFL level coming in and turning the football fortunes around, so it's obviously very important. What makes it worse for this guy is he is the only constant of years of under performance, so I think he too needs to be looked at.

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1 hour ago, Harrison said:

Does Scott Munn actually have any power? Does he have a big say in who is appointed?

I think the criticism of him is misplaced because I seriously doubt he’s wielding any sort of power. 

The first question you should ask is does he have any football (round ball) experience!! 

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FMD, they dress it up don't they?

Scott has been CEO of the Club for the past 10 years, providing skilful leadership and having overseen significant change, most notably following the acquisition of then Melbourne Heart by CFG in 2014. He has driven substantial growth across the sporting and commercial arms of the Club, with ever improving results on the field, including the men’s first ever silverware in 2016 and back-to-back Championships for the women’s team.

Scott has also been a steadfast champion of the Club’s fan and community engagement, and oversaw the construction of the City Football Academy facility, and the foundation of the women’s team, during his tenure.

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2 minutes ago, jw1739 said:

FMD, they dress it up don't they?

Scott has been CEO of the Club for the past 10 years, providing skilful leadership and having overseen significant change, most notably following the acquisition of then Melbourne Heart by CFG in 2014. He has driven substantial growth across the sporting and commercial arms of the Club, with ever improving results on the field, including the men’s first ever silverware in 2016 and back-to-back Championships for the women’s team.

Scott has also been a steadfast champion of the Club’s fan and community engagement, and oversaw the construction of the City Football Academy facility, and the foundation of the women’s team, during his tenure.

Gee whiz what a resume! Should be mighty impressed with one piece of silverware in 10 years.... 

 

Absolute fraudster!

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7 minutes ago, Tony999 said:

What a promotion. Just goes to show what sort of KPI's CFG have to get a promotion.

What is interesting is the football side of things eg. coach, players etc. mustn't play a bearing on th CEOs role. So attention should be on Marwood, Petrillo and Pearce as to our shit situation regarding the football. 

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5 minutes ago, Tony999 said:

What a promotion. Just goes to show what sort of KPI's CFG have to get a promotion.

IMO Scott Munn is probably seen as a good CEO for the start-up phase of a new venture, and possibly not so good for a more mature organisation. I think he'll always get a great deal of credit for choosing the partnership with Latrobe and the subsequent development of CFA, and the "City in the Community" program.

But time he moved on.

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Im hoping this brad rowse is the interim CEO. They need to bring in a new club leader from outside the cesspit.

I can only imagine they are using Munn as a relatively cheap option to setup their china stuff, being 3rd division and all and will eventually cut him lose when they get serious. Probably had no choice but to take it, as was feeling the heat.

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Agree with the sentiments above. Unfortunately quite underwhelmed with Munn's successor. Feel like City have a real culture problem of bottling all good momentum we have, and the only thing that can change that is a fresh set of eyes and strong leadership - not another CFG yes-man. However, I will give Brad a chance to hopefully prove me wrong.

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Brad Rouse' CV:

Brad is Director, Commercial & Operations for Melbourne City Football Club. As one of the founding executive team, Brad was integral in transforming the Club from a start-up business to a viable, profitable, enviable sporting entity. The highlight after four years of operation was the Club's acquisition by the global City Football Group (EPL's Manchester City and New York City FC in the MLS).

Previously Brad Rowse was the General Manager of Bastion Brands, a specialist branding consultancy, helping to drive change in business through the acclaimed BE Branding philosophy.
Brad engaged with organisations to rethink their strategic approach to branding. This process involved creating a belief about why they exist for customers, instils a desire for customers to belong and changes customer behaviour from considered and rational to emotive and loyal.

Brad helped organisations reconnect with their customers by challenging executives and teams to question their approach to consumer connection, team culture and brand differentiation.

Brad has also worked in senior marketing and commercial roles within the AFL. Prior to his role as Commercial Director at Melbourne Football Club, Brad spent 5 years managing and driving Geelong Football Club’s marketing and brand strategies, culminating in a complete organisational re-brand in 2007.

With a highly developed commercial acumen and entrepreneurial flair Brad's achievements include negotiating some of the largest sponsorship deals in the country and creating a raft of new, innovative, industry-leading business initiatives.

Prior to his stint at the Cats, Brad worked for 10 years developing and managing resort operations for Hyatt International in South East Asia. He has also held sales management roles in both the tourism and IT sectors.

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56 minutes ago, Mr MO said:

For some seasons I believe, it is made clear that this the main priority - the books. On field performances and result are secondary.

Mate. What's the problem with being profitable?

We have probably the best A grade sponsors in Australian sport. 

I think sometimes people need to look at things with a bit of perspective and not correlate that just because one part of the club is shit that therefore means the club as a whole is shit. 

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25 minutes ago, Jovan said:

Mate. What's the problem with being profitable?

We have probably the best A grade sponsors in Australian sport. 

I think sometimes people need to look at things with a bit of perspective and not correlate that just because one part of the club is shit that therefore means the club as a whole is shit. 

So basically its a just take the supporters/members for a ride with shit football/style, management but as long as its profitable thats all that matters because the owners are raking it in while you just pay to make them richer irrespective of of your hard earned dollars go into watching shit. Dont aim too high!!

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33 minutes ago, Jovan said:

Mate. What's the problem with being profitable?

We have probably the best A grade sponsors in Australian sport. 

I think sometimes people need to look at things with a bit of perspective and not correlate that just because one part of the club is shit that therefore means the club as a whole is shit. 

Excuse me there mate, show me again, where do I say that I find this is a problem? I believe what I wrote is spot on how our club stands in this league. If they wanted to build a squad at expense with top notch marquees and guest players they would have done that already. They did not because sustainability has priority.

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8 hours ago, bt50 said:

My turn to be a cynic for a change, but IMO there's a pretty good chance this is far more a PR move due to the intense heat on Scott at the moment amongst City fans, whether I think its warranted or not. Keeping the fans happy if you like.

I'm trying to work out how or when he would have felt this heat on him? He's barely on social media, he was well received by all accounts the week before at The Imp...for sure amongst people on this forum there's heat on him but it's like a storm in a teacup. Outside of that I don't see anywhere near enough heat on him to warrant, nor such a major decision by CFG,  a move into a brand new CEO role in China. 

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6 hours ago, n i k o said:

I'm trying to work out how or when he would have felt this heat on him? He's barely on social media, he was well received by all accounts the week before at The Imp...for sure amongst people on this forum there's heat on him but it's like a storm in a teacup. Outside of that I don't see anywhere near enough heat on him to warrant, nor such a major decision by CFG,  a move into a brand new CEO role in China. 

Theres been a lot of hate via Twitter and Facebook the last couple weeks and im certain he would have seen it.

It might not be media heat per se, it rarely is for ceos tbf, but the natives were restless.

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11 hours ago, jw1739 said:

Brad Rouse' CV:

Brad is Director, Commercial & Operations for Melbourne City Football Club. As one of the founding executive team, Brad was integral in transforming the Club from a start-up business to a viable, profitable, enviable sporting entity. The highlight after four years of operation was the Club's acquisition by the global City Football Group (EPL's Manchester City and New York City FC in the MLS).

Previously Brad Rowse was the General Manager of Bastion Brands, a specialist branding consultancy, helping to drive change in business through the acclaimed BE Branding philosophy.
Brad engaged with organisations to rethink their strategic approach to branding. This process involved creating a belief about why they exist for customers, instils a desire for customers to belong and changes customer behaviour from considered and rational to emotive and loyal.

Brad helped organisations reconnect with their customers by challenging executives and teams to question their approach to consumer connection, team culture and brand differentiation.

Brad has also worked in senior marketing and commercial roles within the AFL. Prior to his role as Commercial Director at Melbourne Football Club, Brad spent 5 years managing and driving Geelong Football Club’s marketing and brand strategies, culminating in a complete organisational re-brand in 2007.

With a highly developed commercial acumen and entrepreneurial flair Brad's achievements include negotiating some of the largest sponsorship deals in the country and creating a raft of new, innovative, industry-leading business initiatives.

Prior to his stint at the Cats, Brad worked for 10 years developing and managing resort operations for Hyatt International in South East Asia. He has also held sales management roles in both the tourism and IT sectors.

not sure any of this was achieved with us TBO. Only thing which happened to cause envy was CFG buying Heart. Nothing else.

Of the clubs I follow, this one has the worst connection to fans (customers!) I have seen. 

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