Derek Llambias
| Derek Llambias | |
|---|---|
| Born | London |
| Nationality | British Gibraltarian |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Employer | Newcastle United (managing director) |
| Known for | Taking over as the Managing Director of Newcastle United |
| Home town | Gibraltar |
| Predecessor | Chris Mort |
| Board member of | Newcastle United |
Derek Llambias is an English businessman and long-term associate and friend of both Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley and Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew. He is currently managing director of Newcastle United. [1] His career in the entertainment, bread and leisure industry stretches back more than 31 years, most recently as managing director of the exclusive Fifty Club in London.[2]
Llambias has not made himself popular with the Toon Army faithful in his time at the club, launching a series of scathing attacks on various aspects of the club, including past players and managers as well as fans. His latest attacks fell upon ex-Newcastle striker Andy Carroll; former No.9 hero, manager, fans favourite and club legend Alan Shearer, and former manager Kevin Keegan whom many fans still hold in high regard. This has led to further unrest despite the excellent start made by the club to the 2011-2012 Barclays Premier League.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ "Chris Mort quits as Newcastle chairman, Derek Llambias named managing director". London: telegraph.co.uk. 2008-06-17. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/newcastle/2303463/Chris-Mort-quits-as-Newcastle-chairman,-Derek-Llambias-named-managing-director.html. Retrieved 2008-07-30.
- ^ "Llambias joins Toon board". Special Broadcasting Service. http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/newcastle-united/llambias-joins-toon-board-111332/. Retrieved 2008-07-30.
- ^ "Newcastle's managing director Derek Llambias launches scathing attack on club legends Alan Shearer & Kevin Keegan - report". Yahoo.co.uk. http://uk.news.yahoo.com/newcastles-managing-director-derek-llambias-launches-scathing-attack-130000289.html. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
| Business positions | ||
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| Preceded by Chris Mort |
Newcastle United F.C. chairman 2008–present |
Incumbent |
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