Man City CEO Garry Cook quits in wake of email storm
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Garry Cook brought to an end a turbulent three years as Manchester City chief executive on Friday afternoon when the club accepted his resignation in the wake of his email controversy.
Cook came under fire recently amid reports he sent an offensive email to Nedum Onuoha's agent and mother Dr Anthonia Onuoha, mocking her battle against cancer.
He had initially told Dr Onuoha that a member of City's staff sent the message as a practical joke while he was on holiday in South Africa.
However, after further evidence emerged suggesting the email had originated from Cook's iPad, the board looked into the matter.
Once the findings were concluded Cook offered his resignation after three years at City, which was accepted by the board.
"Garry has made a remarkable contribution to Manchester City football club over the past three years," chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak told the club's official website.
"His judgement in this matter should in no way lead to his accomplishments being overlooked. On every level, the club is unrecognisable from the organisation which he inherited and our staff and supporter services, community outreach and commercial activity have seen unparalleled growth under his direction with yet more projects to be realised on the horizon.
"On behalf of Sheikh Mansour and the board, I would like to thank him for his energy and tireless commitment to serving all those connected with the football club. He will always be welcome at Manchester City."
Cook, who is away in America, confessed to an "error of judgment" and felt he had little option but to step down as it was in the best interests of the club.
He said: "I am privileged to have held my position at Manchester City football club and to have experienced the opportunities that it has presented.
"The privilege is in part offset however by the significant personal focus which has at times, detracted from the magnificent achievements of those working at the football club.
"It is that factor, together with my error of judgement in this matter that has prompted me to reach this decision, which I believe is in the best interests of the football club.
"I wish Roberto Mancini and his team and all of the fans and supportive partners of the club the very best for exciting times ahead.
"I would also like to put on record my unreserved thanks to Sheikh Mansour, Khaldoon Al-Mubarak and the board and all of the very talented staff at the club for their support throughout my tenure at Manchester City. I know the club will go from strength to strength."
City have already begun the search for a replacement but in the meantime John MacBeath, previously a nonexecutive director, will temporarily take the role.
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Cook came under fire recently amid reports he sent an offensive email to Nedum Onuoha's agent and mother Dr Anthonia Onuoha, mocking her battle against cancer.
He had initially told Dr Onuoha that a member of City's staff sent the message as a practical joke while he was on holiday in South Africa.
However, after further evidence emerged suggesting the email had originated from Cook's iPad, the board looked into the matter.
Once the findings were concluded Cook offered his resignation after three years at City, which was accepted by the board.
"Garry has made a remarkable contribution to Manchester City football club over the past three years," chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak told the club's official website.
"His judgement in this matter should in no way lead to his accomplishments being overlooked. On every level, the club is unrecognisable from the organisation which he inherited and our staff and supporter services, community outreach and commercial activity have seen unparalleled growth under his direction with yet more projects to be realised on the horizon.
"On behalf of Sheikh Mansour and the board, I would like to thank him for his energy and tireless commitment to serving all those connected with the football club. He will always be welcome at Manchester City."
Cook, who is away in America, confessed to an "error of judgment" and felt he had little option but to step down as it was in the best interests of the club.
He said: "I am privileged to have held my position at Manchester City football club and to have experienced the opportunities that it has presented.
"The privilege is in part offset however by the significant personal focus which has at times, detracted from the magnificent achievements of those working at the football club.
"It is that factor, together with my error of judgement in this matter that has prompted me to reach this decision, which I believe is in the best interests of the football club.
"I wish Roberto Mancini and his team and all of the fans and supportive partners of the club the very best for exciting times ahead.
"I would also like to put on record my unreserved thanks to Sheikh Mansour, Khaldoon Al-Mubarak and the board and all of the very talented staff at the club for their support throughout my tenure at Manchester City. I know the club will go from strength to strength."
City have already begun the search for a replacement but in the meantime John MacBeath, previously a nonexecutive director, will temporarily take the role.
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