Football Operations Revamp - Hiring Technical Director, CEO, and Commercial Director - Rudkin moving 'upstairs'

[Blue ROI]

2 hours ago, davieG said:

To be fair neither can a lot of ordinary folk judging from the many contestants on quiz shows

Anyone could miss Sunderland. 

 

All tucked away down there. 

[Pita]

On 28/01/2026 at 11:15, davieG said:

We can dream that he outshines Rudkin and Top sees it's time to move him out.

He'll be here until KP sells.

☹️☹️

[5waller5]

On 05/02/2026 at 20:08, AjcW said:

Who in their right mind is turning down the chance of a year or two in Sicily or New York, with City groups contacts, in favour of suggesting a load of targets and having to wait 6 weeks for neposaurus to approve them?

Someone that has been promoted beyond his ability and is happily taking the money, knowing that it’s going to be his biggest pay day and cushiest pressure-less job ever?? 
 

[Pita]

Paul Green just left his job as head of women’s football at Chelsea. Could be worth a shot to replace Rudkin 

[Lambert09]

 

[davieG]

Ai

Russell Jones is a senior sports marketing and commercial professional, reported in February 2026 to be the new commercial director for Leicester City FC. Previously, he was the General Manager of Marketing and Commercial Growth at Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves), where he led initiatives in fashion, esports, and international marketing from 2017 to 2025. 

 

 

This video features Russell Jones discussing the commercial growth of Wolverhampton Wanderers:

https://www.google.com/search?q=who+is+russell+jones+commercial&sca_esv=f6aa0b4fea544edf&sxsrf=ANbL-n7WSxNMOfUb1yOkDEXlmnK37LBWCw%3A1770917584168&ei=0A6Oaaf_CbajhbIP7_qAgQ8&ved=0ahUKEwinp5-MvtSSAxW2UUEAHW89IPAQ4dUDCBM&uact=5&oq=who+is+russell+jones+commercial&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiH3dobyBpcyBydXNzZWxsIGpvbmVzIGNvbW1lcmNpYWwyBRAAGO8FMggQABiABBiiBDIIEAAYgAQYogQyCBAAGIAEGKIEMgUQABjvBUj-VVD3FVjISXADeACQAQCYAZdBoAHPSaoBBzcuNC45LTG4AQPIAQD4AQGYAg2gArMIwgILEAAYsAMYogQYiQXCAgsQABiABBiwAxiiBMICCBAAGKIEGIkFwgIKECEYoAEYwwQYCsICCBAhGKABGMMEmAMAiAYBkAYEkgcDOC41oAeyJ7IHAzUuNbgHrQjCBwYyLjEwLjHIBxaACAA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:3701d21e,vid:ffynpUnwnkE,st:316

 

 

 

Key Details about Russell Jones:

• Career History: Before joining Wolves, he spent over 10 years at Aston Villa FC as Head of Marketing and Communications. He also worked with the IAAF (World Athletics).
• Roles at Wolves: He served as Head of Marketing (2017), Senior Commercial Advisor, and General Manager of Marketing and Commercial Growth (2020–2025).
• Achievements: At Wolves, he was known for diversifying the club’s revenue streams into new areas like music, fashion, and gaming, as well as localizing content into 5 languages.
• Recent Activity: He left Wolves in August 2025 and was associated with the Fosun Sports Group before the reported move to Leicester City. 

[Craig]

10 minutes ago, Lambert09 said:

 

Should fit in well  

[CosbehFox]

Surprise, surprise - someone with a background working with a set of owners from the Far East. Someone with a background working at a club where fan relations are an all-time low. A club who are ****ing dreadful at the moment. 

 

Every time it's just cheap, low ambition appointments. 

[dbtcity]

 

Sounds like the exact profile Rudkin is going for! Yes man FC

[EastAnglianFox]

“Localising content into 5 languages” 

 

Reckon I could blast that out in ten minutes with ChatGPT 

[Mickyblueeyes]

13 minutes ago, Lambert09 said:

 

****ing disgraceful. He’s not ex Saints. This is against the plan. Shameful. 

[5waller5]

2 minutes ago, davieG said:

 

• Achievements: At Wolves, he was known for diversifying the club’s revenue streams into new areas like music, fashion, and gaming, as well as localizing content into 5 languages.
•  

I’ve had a lot of dealings with Wolves over the last few years. They have a record label, which is honestly like a 6th form project, it’s really dreadful and I guarantee doesn’t cover its costs. The “fashion” gives our club shop a run for its money in terms of tat.

 

Localising content into 5 languages?? Does that make money?? I’m not so sure.

 

I’d love the guy to be successful but this is a dreadful list of achievements for 10 years work!

[lfu]

8 minutes ago, davieG said:

Ai

Russell Jones is a senior sports marketing and commercial professional, reported in February 2026 to be the new commercial director for Leicester City FC. Previously, he was the General Manager of Marketing and Commercial Growth at Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves), where he led initiatives in fashion, esports, and international marketing from 2017 to 2025. 

 

 

This video features Russell Jones discussing the commercial growth of Wolverhampton Wanderers:

https://www.google.com/search?q=who+is+russell+jones+commercial&sca_esv=f6aa0b4fea544edf&sxsrf=ANbL-n7WSxNMOfUb1yOkDEXlmnK37LBWCw%3A1770917584168&ei=0A6Oaaf_CbajhbIP7_qAgQ8&ved=0ahUKEwinp5-MvtSSAxW2UUEAHW89IPAQ4dUDCBM&uact=5&oq=who+is+russell+jones+commercial&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiH3dobyBpcyBydXNzZWxsIGpvbmVzIGNvbW1lcmNpYWwyBRAAGO8FMggQABiABBiiBDIIEAAYgAQYogQyCBAAGIAEGKIEMgUQABjvBUj-VVD3FVjISXADeACQAQCYAZdBoAHPSaoBBzcuNC45LTG4AQPIAQD4AQGYAg2gArMIwgILEAAYsAMYogQYiQXCAgsQABiABBiwAxiiBMICCBAAGKIEGIkFwgIKECEYoAEYwwQYCsICCBAhGKABGMMEmAMAiAYBkAYEkgcDOC41oAeyJ7IHAzUuNbgHrQjCBwYyLjEwLjHIBxaACAA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:3701d21e,vid:ffynpUnwnkE,st:316

 

 

 

Key Details about Russell Jones:

• Career History: Before joining Wolves, he spent over 10 years at Aston Villa FC as Head of Marketing and Communications. He also worked with the IAAF (World Athletics).
• Roles at Wolves: He served as Head of Marketing (2017), Senior Commercial Advisor, and General Manager of Marketing and Commercial Growth (2020–2025).
• Achievements: At Wolves, he was known for diversifying the club’s revenue streams into new areas like music, fashion, and gaming, as well as localizing content into 5 languages.
• Recent Activity: He left Wolves in August 2025 and was associated with the Fosun Sports Group before the reported move to Leicester City. 

We're gonna have a sick Call of Duty Black Ops esports team then 

 

[Loxm]

[Blue ROI]

Yet another blunder by dumb and dumber it would seem

[LCFCCHRIS]

12 minutes ago, lfu said:

We're gonna have a sick Call of Duty Black Ops esports team then 

 

On football manager he took Woking from the Conference to the Champions League in six seasons! Stuff like that doesn't go unnoticed. 

[st albans fox]

Could be that he was the only applicant who fitted the brief …….

[Spiritwalker]

I know everyone deserves a chance but he looks like a wrong un.

[Pita]

43 minutes ago, dbtcity said:

 

Sounds like the exact profile Rudkin is going for! Yes man FC

Rudkin got to rule the club until we go bust 

[Donwebbio]

The optics are wrong on this when we have no manager. Only role to be filled before the managerial one is the Technical Director. It screams we have more interest in selling merchandise and breaking into new markets than stabilising the football operation.

[ronnup]

Inspiring CV that

[MattFox]

Suspect King Powers Chinese connections played a part

[Ron Judkin]

Look I’m not interested unless I get more Fatawu halfway line goal merch 

[beepee1984]

A commercial man from the drinks sector - Diageo and Carlsberg background
No one cares about the commercial director right now
Where is the sporting director

[Dan]

Absolutely everything I'd expect of this regime.

 

At least none of it is in any doubt anymore. Every single thing, every game, should be channelled towards getting those twats out. We despise you. Forza Cambodia.