Peter Storrie
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Peter Storrie was a Director and the Chief Executive Officer
of English Premier League team Portsmouth
. He had formerly worked for West Ham United
, Southend United
and Notts County
.
, when fans protested on the pitch and refused to move Storrie invited them up to the boardroom to discuss the issue. He was sacked from his position of Director of Football
at the end of the 1998-99
season, when chairman Terry Brown
decided to restructure the club.
— his former West Ham United colleague — he initially took up a role at Portsmouth on a job share basis in early 2002, helping to review the club's infrastructure and organisation. He eventually joined Portsmouth permanently in late February 2002 as Chief Executive, replacing Martin Murphy after his 12 months at the club in the process.
He remained Chief Executive Officer of Portsmouth despite the club's 2006 change in ownership from Milan Mandaric
to Alexandre 'Sacha' Gaydamak
but subsequently took on the role of Executive Chairman. In July 2009, Sulaiman Al Fahim, the billionaire UAE businessman assumed the role of Chairman and Peter Storrie reverted to Chief Executive Officer. In June 2007 he was invited to serve as a member on the FA Council
, becoming one of eight representatives from the Premier League. Storrie said "It is good recognition for the club so I am delighted to be asked to serve as a member".
Storrie was arrested on 28 November 2007 — along with Harry Redknapp, Mandaric, agent Willie McKay
and former Portsmouth player Amdy Faye — over allegations of corruption.
Storrie presided over a mixed four year period which resulted in Portsmouth FC entering administration in late February 2010. On 12 March 2010 Peter Storrie stepped down as Portsmouth's Chief Executive Officer while staying on as a consultant till the club exits administration. The week Portsmouth were hauled into court over the HMRC's challenge of Portsmouth's CVA Storrie was reported to have walked away from the club. During Storrie's spell at Portsmouth, the South Coast club racked up debts well in excess of £150 million.
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of English Premier League team Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
. He had formerly worked for West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
, Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
and Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
.
West Ham United
A life-long fan of West Ham United, Storrie joined the club as a non-executive director in 1990. He became the club's first paid Managing Director in 1991, and was instrumental in setting up a pioneering academy in Australia. Described as "avuncular and approachable" by a writer on one fan website, he managed to be popular even when his decisions weren't. With the introduction of a bond scheme in 1991, which required match goers to pay hundreds of pounds in return for a guaranteed seat at Upton ParkBoleyn Ground
The Boleyn Ground, more commonly referred to as Upton Park due to its location in Upton Park, London is the football stadium of West Ham United.-History:...
, when fans protested on the pitch and refused to move Storrie invited them up to the boardroom to discuss the issue. He was sacked from his position of Director of Football
Director of football
"Director of football" is a term describing a senior management figure at a football club, most commonly used in Europe. The exact nature of the role is often unclear and extremely variable and causes much debate in the sports media...
at the end of the 1998-99
1998-99 in English football
-Premier League:Manchester United overcame close competition from Arsenal, Aston Villa and Chelsea to win their fifth Premiership title in seven seasons thanks to the comeback of Roy Keane after his long-term injury and a transfer raid totalling nearly £30 million which netted Aston Villa striker...
season, when chairman Terry Brown
Terry Brown (football chairman)
Terence "Terry" Brown is the former chairman and Honorary Life President of English Football League Championship football club West Ham United.During his time as chairman of West Ham he was often portrayed as someone unpopular with West Ham fans...
decided to restructure the club.
Southend United
Storrie took the role of Chief Executive of Southend United in July 1999, achieving notoriety over his reputed £120,000 a season salary.Portsmouth
His move from Notts County to Portsmouth was the source of some controversy. On the recommendation of manager Harry RedknappHarry Redknapp
Henry James "Harry" Redknapp is a former English footballer who has enjoyed a long career in football management starting in 1983 with Bournemouth. He is the current manager of Tottenham Hotspur....
— his former West Ham United colleague — he initially took up a role at Portsmouth on a job share basis in early 2002, helping to review the club's infrastructure and organisation. He eventually joined Portsmouth permanently in late February 2002 as Chief Executive, replacing Martin Murphy after his 12 months at the club in the process.
He remained Chief Executive Officer of Portsmouth despite the club's 2006 change in ownership from Milan Mandaric
Milan Mandaric
Milan Mandarić is a Serbian-American business tycoon who has owned a string of successful businesses and football clubs including Portsmouth, Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday. He currently is the chairman of Sheffield Wednesday...
to Alexandre 'Sacha' Gaydamak
Alexandre Gaydamak
Alexandre "Sacha" Gaydamak is a French businessman of Russian Ashkenazi Jewish descent, and also holds an Israeli passport. A member of the wealthy Gaydamak family, he is the son of Arcadi Gaydamak....
but subsequently took on the role of Executive Chairman. In July 2009, Sulaiman Al Fahim, the billionaire UAE businessman assumed the role of Chairman and Peter Storrie reverted to Chief Executive Officer. In June 2007 he was invited to serve as a member on the FA Council
FA Council
The FA Council consists of 92 elected representatives, from the FA Premier League, the Football League, County FAs, and the non-executive board of The Football Association...
, becoming one of eight representatives from the Premier League. Storrie said "It is good recognition for the club so I am delighted to be asked to serve as a member".
Storrie was arrested on 28 November 2007 — along with Harry Redknapp, Mandaric, agent Willie McKay
Willie McKay
Willie McKay is a Scottish football agent based in Monaco. He is the agent of many top-level footballers, mainly based in England and France - specifically the Premier League...
and former Portsmouth player Amdy Faye — over allegations of corruption.
Storrie presided over a mixed four year period which resulted in Portsmouth FC entering administration in late February 2010. On 12 March 2010 Peter Storrie stepped down as Portsmouth's Chief Executive Officer while staying on as a consultant till the club exits administration. The week Portsmouth were hauled into court over the HMRC's challenge of Portsmouth's CVA Storrie was reported to have walked away from the club. During Storrie's spell at Portsmouth, the South Coast club racked up debts well in excess of £150 million.