Watford chairman and vice chairman fly to Las Vegas so Sir Elton John has 'no surprises' (From Watford Observer)
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Watford chairman and vice chairman fly to Las Vegas so Sir Elton John has 'no surprises'
Jimmy Russo says Watford’s honorary life president Sir Elton John is delighted with the direction of the club going forward after he and his brother Vince travelled to see the superstar in Las Vegas last week.
The Russos were keen to meet Elton to inform him of the club’s situation, on and off the pitch, so there would be “no surprises” for the singer-songwriter in the future.
Vince stated in a recent interview that Elton had been “kept in the dark” in the past, so when the brothers met with the rockstar before his final show in Las Vegas last Wednesday, they presented him with a manual from the club, which had reports from each department and manager Brendan Rodgers.
Jimmy, who became the Hornets chairman in March, said: “The thing with us going out there is that Elton deserves respect. Not only is he a former chairman of the club but he is Watford’s honorary life president and deserves to be kept informed.”
He added: “We told him what we want to deliver and what has been delivered. It was nice to go and see him on a positive note.
“When we took over the club we were third from bottom, we are now closing the season half way up the table, so we have improved both on the pitch and off it.
“It was an extremely positive trip and the vibes from Elton were that he is happy with the situation at the club going forward. He was delighted.
“He is very happy with what is going on at the football club and its new structure.”
The Russos flew out to Vegas on Sunday, April 19, and met with Elton on the Tuesday to discuss club matters.
The brothers then attended his final tour date in the city the following day and attended the after party at Watford’s former chairman’s request, before flying back on the Thursday.
Along with the manual, Elton was also presented with a new home and away kit by the club.
Due to his constant touring, the 62-year-old finds it difficult to attend Watford games but he expressed his desire to come and watch the Hornets early next season.
Despite being on a different continent for much of the year, Elton keeps in touch with what is going on at the club and speaks to Vince Russo and Rodgers on a regular basis.
l Elton John, Graham Taylor and Brendan Rodgers have all signed the first-ever sample shirt for next season’s new Joma kit and it will be auctioned at the club’s end of season awards dinner on Sunday.
The shirt being auctioned and the two handed to Elton are the only ones currently in existence as the kit has yet to go to production.
Comments(21)
duckfan10
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6:44pm Fri 1 May 09
hogweed wrote:A lot of posts are incoherent drivel – but this one takes the prize for the year. If my memory is correct he did a concert last year and could be doing one again this year. He has over the years been a great supporter of the club and was a helping hand in getting rid of the old guard a few months ago. I would suggest that the club would be much poorer without his support.
All this Elton stuff is emotional twoddle. All I really care about is how much money he puts in. He hasn't coughed up any loot for years.
wfcdave
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6:54pm Fri 1 May 09
hogweed wrote:This has made me sign up and post for the first time! I love Elton, he is one of the most famous people in the world and he supports the golden boys! i think any money he puts in is great and while hes still involved in the club it means we are a little less likly to have financial worries
All this Elton stuff is emotional twoddle. All I really care about is how much money he puts in. He hasn't coughed up any loot for years.
The Rover
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7:16pm Fri 1 May 09
hogweed wrote:No, he may not have directly put money into the club but if you remember he did put on a concert for the benefit of the club, and hopefully another one soon.
All this Elton stuff is emotional twoddle. All I really care about is how much money he puts in. He hasn't coughed up any loot for years.
samash
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9:16pm Fri 1 May 09
Billie
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9:29am Sat 2 May 09
After the Goldrush
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9:48am Sat 2 May 09
enlightened one
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9:49am Sat 2 May 09
SEJ is a great ambassodor for the club.
hogweed
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11:20am Sat 2 May 09
hogweed
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11:22am Sat 2 May 09
WFC4ever
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1:39pm Sat 2 May 09
hogweed wrote:Well you have to say he has done a good service to us over the years though?
Sorry typos. Should be what and you
Doesn't moean everything will be perfect this summer.
Expect any half decent bids for top players to be accepeted but we do have good youngsters coming through and I am sure Rodgers can bring in players wisely.
arthur horsefield
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3:51pm Sat 2 May 09
enlightened one
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3:55pm Sat 2 May 09
hogweed
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7:42pm Sat 2 May 09
Hog out.
PS Arthur you are an oaf.
The Rover
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7:56pm Sat 2 May 09
hogweed wrote:I dont think how much money SEJ has or doesnt have is of no relevance to WFC. When all is said and done WFC is a business and should be self sufficient and not have to rely on a millionaire supporter to bail them out every time the sh*t hits the fan. WFC should be grateful to have SEJ on board again, be grateful for all he has done in the past, and if he decides to financially support the club in the future then thats fantastic.
Oy Arthur highly aggressive. Must have got under your skin. I don't retract a word of my post. I just elucidate what you all think. SEJ can stick his concert. What we need from him is hard cash cos the only way we are going up is with money. He has enourmous pockets and should pull his fat stubby fingers out. Hog out. PS Arthur you are an oaf.
VoR
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1:04pm Sun 3 May 09
hogweed wrote:Very well said Hoggy......
All this Elton stuff is emotional twoddle. All I really care about is how much money he puts in. He hasn't coughed up any loot for years.
May as well give us some before the taxman comes knocking (again)
enlightened one
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5:02pm Sun 3 May 09
Billie
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1:05pm Mon 4 May 09
Mercenary, money grabbing, disloyal, and encouraging of those who gutlessly do not have the courage to front up there point of view. Are you sure your name is not Mark?
arthur horsefield
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8:31am Tue 5 May 09
Paradise Watford
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9:40am Tue 5 May 09
But at the risk of getting slatted I have to agree slightly with Hogweed in as such as whilst its all well and good wanting to keep SEJ’s informed the lengths they went to seemed rather over the top, after all he is not on the board or an investor and his position at the club is honorary. Could a meeting not have been organised for when SEJ was next in the UK? Maybe the Russo’s visit was more than just keeping him informed, maybe the Russo brothers hope that he will invest in the club once more? Or maybe they are just massive SEJ fans and wanted to see his concert!
It’s such a shame our majority shareholder, the Tory, who is supposedly one of the wealthiest men in the country is apparently unconcerned about seeing the club struggle/possibly go under. Has he actually made any comment on the clubs current financial plight, is his silence and lack of concern a sign of how much he has leeched from the club the past few years? I only hope that if he’s had his pound of flesh he sells his shares to someone who cares…
Toshhorn
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11:57am Tue 5 May 09
Hogweed is obviously on the wind up.DO NOT BITE.
We all know what the huge majority thinks,SEJ is a ledge.
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hogweed says...
5:44pm Fri 1 May 09