John Ilhan to run for the board for 2008

[mightytiges]

He wants to join the board for next year and if the club wants to become president within 2 years.

Source: Hutchy on the footy show. They showed a recorded interview with Ilham.

[WilliamPowell]

He wants to join the board for next year and if the club wants to become president within 2 years.
Source: Hutchy on the footy show. They showed a recorded interview with Ilhan.

Gee John's a generous soul - if the Club wants - pluuzeee..... 

I think Caro's been out scoped with the poop.

Hmmmm what was that I was saying earlier in the week about conditions being attached ......... 

[mightytiges]

Apparently has the support of sponsor Motorola according to Hutchy.

[WilliamPowell]

And another thing  

Is John one of these so-called "people at richmond" that poor Caro was talking about

If so what an absolute joke

But I wont harp on this .....  

[Life goes on]

As i said a few weeks ago , he will be there by years end, as Pres

[one-eyed]

From 2004:

Ilhan said last night he had the time to join the board of his beloved Tigers but was not interested in being president.

But bad business dealings with Casey in the past had soiled his relationship with the embattled leader.

"No one has actually asked me (to join). If they did it wouldn't be with the current board," Ilhan said.

"I have had a few bad business dealings with them.

"We tried a couple of sponsorship deals in the past, but they (the Tigers) weren't professional."

http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum//index.php?topic=199.msg4480#msg4480

From 2005:

Mobile phone retailer Crazy John's is in the hunt to put its name on Richmond shirts after the Transport Accident Commission withdrew sponsorship of the club last week.

The company, run by Richmond fan John Ilhan, is one of 12 companies considering getting involved with the club.

"We have not formally approached Richmond yet but are discussing it internally," managing director Brendan Fleiter said.

"We are always looking for good value sponsorship options.

"It is potentially a good fit for us because Motorola is already a club sponsor and also a major supplier to Crazy John's."

http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum//index.php?topic=1525.msg16859#msg16859

RICHMOND is poised to sign a lucrative sponsorship deal with mobile phone magnate "Crazy" John Ilhan.

The two parties are in discussions and are expected to finalise an agreement for the 2006 season and beyond by Christmas.

The Tigers are already well supported by joint major sponsors Motorola and the Australian Finance Group, but Mr Ilhan, a life-long Richmond supporter, says he is willing to pour millions of dollars into the club he loves.

"I've been waiting for a major (sponsorship) but it's never really come up. So we're going to go in there anyway at some level and get involved," he said yesterday.

"We've tried a few times before and it didn't work out – but now we'll be there for the long haul."

The 39-year-old said few people at Tigerland realised he was a die-hard supporter until his name emerged during last year's bitter boardroom dispute.

He has since met with coach Terry Wallace and chief executive Steve Wright to discuss a number of options, including signage rights at Punt Rd Oval.

Ilhan said he was also interested in joining the Richmond board in coming years. "If the opportunity was there and I was asked, I'd love to – they're my team, " he said.

Crazy John's has an existing sponsorship deal with Collingwood.

Richmond's off-field fortunes have soared since the TAC withdrew its major sponsorship in April.

http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum//index.php?topic=2298.0

From 2006:

MILLIONAIRE mobile phone magnate "Crazy" John Ilhan wants to be Richmond president.

And the lifelong Tigers fan says he's willing to pour millions of dollars into the club he loves to return it to its premiership glory days.

"I love Richmond, I always have," he said.

"When the time is right, and if they want me, I'd love to lead the club."

Ilhan, 41, topped last year's BRW Young Rich List with an estimated worth of $300 million.

Richmond president Gary March has revealed moves are already under way for the innovative phone king to join the Tigers board, possibly as early as next season, but more likely in 2008 once a new overseas business venture is finalised.

"John is looking more and more to be involved with Richmond. It's his club of choice. And anyone of John's business acumen, obviously we'd be very keen," March said.

"We are constantly looking for the next wave of directors to come through, and John is one of the ones we targeted."

March said Ilhan had all the credentials for Punt Rd's top job.

Ilhan said he had been inspired by close friend Eddie McGuire's reign at Collingwood and the innovative ideas adopted by the Pies' board to make it the AFL's power franchise.

Crazy John's is already one of Richmond's financial backers behind major sponsors Motorola and the Australian Finance Group. But Ilhan said he was ready to give more.

His ideas include luring club legend Kevin Bartlett back to the fold and aligning the Tigers with other codes such as netball and soccer to create a financial super club.

"I don't think the Melbourne-based clubs are really looking outside the square enough, and I think they need to, to survive," Ilhan said.

http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum//index.php?topic=4053.msg45409#msg45409

[julzqld]

What happened to Rex joining the board?

How can Crazy John have an existing sponsorship deal with Collingwood?  Isn't that a conflict of interest?

[WilliamPowell]

As i said a few weeks ago , he will be there by years end, as Pres

And how does he intend to do that Jack - the board elect the president not "people at Richmond".

There are only 3 vacancy a season on the board unless......

So is he and his people going to spill the entire board....

We just don't get it

[Life goes on]

I honestly dont know, only tell you what I am told.
Buy his way in perhaps? Money is not a problem

[Ramps]

Well the rumours are gathering more and more reality as time moves on, Plough may have a decision to make soon?

[FooffooValve]

As i said a few weeks ago , he will be there by years end, as Pres

And how does he intend to do that Jack - the board elect the president not "people at Richmond".

There are only 3 vacancy a season on the board unless......

So is he and his people going to spill the entire board....

We just don't get it

the board elects the president after every election, doesn't it? so, Ilhan gets elected, then the board elects him pres. can happen.

why do i get a bad feeling about this bloke?

[WilliamPowell]

the board elects the president after every election, doesn't it? so, Ilhan gets elected, then the board elects him pres. can happen.

Yes the board does so if the board elects him well and good but if they don't what he going to do is all I am asking.

As I said there is under normal circumstances 3 positions on the board that become vacant every year - which Mr Ilhan has right to nominate for (if he is a member - he is a member now isn't he ) he he wants. I am just asking does he intend to do this or is going to call for a spill. What is he going to do.

I don't watch the footy show but I wonder if this is just another one of his self promotional interviews

why do i get a bad feeling about this bloke?

You and me both.....

But I wont go there

[Life goes on]

would think there are some extremely nervous people today at punt road.
There is no doubt that if he is successful and its only the timimg of it all ,that there will be a clean sweep.
Similar to what Eddie did at the pies

[wayne]

You and me both.....

But I wont go there

Could be a Gutnick?

[Moi]

would think there are some extremely nervous people today at punt road.
There is no doubt that if he is successful and its only the timimg of it all ,that there will be a clean sweep.
Similar to what Eddie did at the pies

Then god help these people if those that are behind it - not looking at anyone  - put this club in the scrap heap!