http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/eels/plan-to-privatise-parramatta-eels-underway-as-former-players-get-together/news-story/0cc467ce573cb860b45cfb884879f50d

MATT LOGUEThe Sunday Telegraph

FORMER Macquarie Bank executive Bill Moss has officially kickstarted his bold plans for privatisation of the Parramatta Eels by meeting with a number of former players on Friday.

The Sunday Telegraph can reveal Moss organised a get together at a Sydney pub to table and discuss his ideas for the blue and golds moving forward.

As revealed during the week, the veteran administrator still harbours a strong desire to play a part in privatisation of the Eels.

Moss is currently putting together a group of ex-players, sponsors and politicians to be involved in a potential takeover bid.

It’s understood he would like to assemble some of the sharpest business minds and global companies to help the Eels become of the NRL’s powerhouse clubs.

Meanwhile, The Sunday Telegraph spoke to remaining board member Geoff Gerard last night who admitted the club was yet to think about the three independent directors they would appoint before August as requested by the NRL.

“Our first priority is getting salary cap compliant for next week, making sure we look after the welfare of our players and staff and then Kieran Foran,” Gerard said.

“We will get to the directors at a later date.”

Former Macquarie Bank executive Bill Moss is aiming to take over the Eels.

Former Macquarie Bank executive Bill Moss is aiming to take over the Eels.Source:News Corp Australia

An NRL spokesman confirmed they would play no role in appointing directors or suggesting who they should be because they believe it is entirely a matter for the Parramatta club.

Eels legend Peter Wynn was approached to take on a director role at the club by chairman Steve Sharp, but knocked it back due to lack of time.

Wynn was also asked to consider a role at the start of the season.

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  • Cool. Step in the right direction.
  • Bankers
  • I don't like it.
  • Can someone explain how Jason Irvin who was linked to dodgy payments and crap invovling seaweed and leeking information from the club among other things get a cushy job with Bill Moss?
    • Somebody has just mentioned they read a rumour Scott Seward is employed with Bill too, no idea if thats true but Jason is from all reports.

      If it quacks like a duck and looks like a duck..

      This whole thing stinks to high hell.

  • Rugby League is a business and we need smart businessmen. Bill Moss knows what he is doing!!! The current system had 30 years to win a premiership, but failed. Privatization now has to be given a chance.
    • Would a private business being willing to put a $50million asset behind an NRL club? With that asset purely generating income for that NRL side ?

      Better governance is a better path!
  • I have been a leagues club member for 24 years and an original football club member long before they made season ticket holders football club members. One thing i would like to know is that if the club privatises do i still have a say as a member? Can i vote on who sits on the board? What if i don't like what bill is doing to the club once he becomes the new owner, will he just say bugger off parra dice, i own the fuckn club now!
    • Wasn't there a resolution at the last AGM to consult with members before selling the club?
  • Macquarie bank was very good at listing/privatising assets, taking the cash then moving onto the next asset. Cannibals!!!
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