May 30, 2007
The board of the Bendigo Bombers Football Club today regrettably announced it has received the resignation of General Manager, Matthew Allan.
Matthew has been offered a position in Melbourne, outside Football, which is too good to refuse and will finish with the club on June 30th, 2007.
Bendigo Bombers Chairman, Mr Warren Driscoll said that Matthew's departure is unfortunate but understandable.
"Matthew has done an outstanding job during his two years with the Club and should be commended for his integrity and his strong desire to take the club to the next level - Bendigo will certainly miss his expertise," Mr Driscoll said.
“Matthew has contributed to the successful alignment with the Essendon Football Club for a further three years and has certainly helped the club progress in his time as General Manager.
“The timing of Matthew's resignation, if seen in combination with my resignation from the Chair, is unfortunate but simply coincidental.
"The club has recently embarked on a complete review of its organisational structure, roles and responsibilities and has also commenced the development of a new strategic plan. The club has also attracted some exciting new people with some fantastic, fresh ideas and I am confident they will continue the progress Matthew initiated."
Mr Driscoll said Director Peter Lodewijks has been appointed by the board to act as General Manager to the end of the 2007 season. The club will then commence a formal process to appoint a General Manager.
Peter has been working behind the scenes on possible future organisational structures for the club.
Matthew has been offered a position in Melbourne, outside Football, which is too good to refuse and will finish with the club on June 30th, 2007.
Bendigo Bombers Chairman, Mr Warren Driscoll said that Matthew's departure is unfortunate but understandable.
"Matthew has done an outstanding job during his two years with the Club and should be commended for his integrity and his strong desire to take the club to the next level - Bendigo will certainly miss his expertise," Mr Driscoll said.
“Matthew has contributed to the successful alignment with the Essendon Football Club for a further three years and has certainly helped the club progress in his time as General Manager.
“The timing of Matthew's resignation, if seen in combination with my resignation from the Chair, is unfortunate but simply coincidental.
"The club has recently embarked on a complete review of its organisational structure, roles and responsibilities and has also commenced the development of a new strategic plan. The club has also attracted some exciting new people with some fantastic, fresh ideas and I am confident they will continue the progress Matthew initiated."
Mr Driscoll said Director Peter Lodewijks has been appointed by the board to act as General Manager to the end of the 2007 season. The club will then commence a formal process to appoint a General Manager.
Peter has been working behind the scenes on possible future organisational structures for the club.
