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HUW JENKINS OBE

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  1. DragonPhilljack

    DragonPhilljack Well-Known Member

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    Huw Jenkins OBE (born 9 March 1963) a Welshman principally known for being chairman of football club Swansea City, currently playing in the Premier League. Jenkins was born and grew up in the village of Skewen, near Neath, Wales. Jenkins is Chairman, shareholder, and chief executive of Swansea City A.F.C.

    Being part of the consortium that "ousted" then-owner Tony Petty and with the backing of the Swansea City's Supporters Trust, he was appointed chairman in January 2002, a position that he took, as he states, because, "I was the dullest one." a humble statement indeed, but has there ever been a better chairman, or even a better time period than under his astute oversight?

    During his chairmanship, the club's finances turned to a healthy profitable state and the club progressed on through to the Premier League. In 2013, Swansea City won the League Cup. It was the first time the League Cup had been won by a non-English club.

    In 2012, Jenkins was awarded a Honorary Doctor of Laws degree (LLD) by Swansea University, "in recognition of his lifelong contribution to football and for his role in taking the Swans through to the Premier League." On the 13th of June 2015 it was announced that Huw Jenkins had been awarded an OBE for services to Welsh football.

    Swansea City can be truly grateful for this humble Skewen boy who's love for the game and club has served us so well, may he continue to prosper in health and achievements with the club that he and we all love so much, congratulations Huw on a job well done, you are a Swansea legend Sir.
     
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  2. Ffsdon'tpassittohim

    Ffsdon'tpassittohim Well-Known Member

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    <applause> Great post pal !
     
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  3. DragonPhilljack

    DragonPhilljack Well-Known Member

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    Thanks Ffsdon....................<cheers>
     
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    3-1 HJ out! Big season big money!
     
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  5. swanseaandproud

    swanseaandproud Well-Known Member

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    nice copy and paste <laugh>
     
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    55282 Well-Known Member

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    But true <monster>
     
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  8. Pete from Crete

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    Huw won this award last night and dedicated to the board and all staff at the club.
     
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    No comment........
     
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  10. DragonPhilljack

    DragonPhilljack Well-Known Member

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    Well deserved for the Skewen boy!!!......<party><party><party>
     
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  11. swanseaandproud

    swanseaandproud Well-Known Member

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    Dont worry he will party alright <laugh>
     
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  12. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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    Wonder if people feel the same some 28 months later .......
     
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  13. Matthew Bound Still Lurks

    Matthew Bound Still Lurks Well-Known Member

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    Ouch <laugh>
     
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  14. swanseaandproud

    swanseaandproud Well-Known Member

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    I think when the season is over he will leave the club....
     
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    55282 Well-Known Member

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    I dont.....he is Swansea through and through ££££££££ $$$$$$$$
     
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  16. swanseaandproud

    swanseaandproud Well-Known Member

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    It is not Swansea though it is yankee united and i dont think he wants to be a part of what they are doing and going to do......
     
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    55282 Well-Known Member

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    You know what thinking did....
     
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  18. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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    Well, his rumoured 2 year contract expires in the Summer so it may not be his choice.
     
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  19. Matthew Bound Still Lurks

    Matthew Bound Still Lurks Well-Known Member

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    He wants to be part of it for as long as they're dull enough to pay him half million a year , not bad money for watching the decline of the Club
     
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    I'm not so sure about that. He can see the way we are going and he is powerless to do anything about it.....His body language tells me he is not comfortable with the situation ....I think he will quit and sell his shares to the highest bidder....
     
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