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The Bakrie Group looks set to retain ownership of embattled A-League club Brisbane Roar after appointing an Australian-based managing director to replace departed chief executive David Pourre.
The managing director, who has not been named, will act as interim chief executive and commence in the role this week while the club seeks a permanent appointment as CEO, according to an FFA statement.
It’s understood the mystery director, who is not from Brisbane, is a businessman with a previous connection to the A-League and recently reached out to the Roar’s Indonesian owners during the club’s recent struggles.
The Bakries have also provided FFA with written commitment they will continue to fund the club, as well as provide a longer-term recapitalisation – doing so before the 5pm Monday deadline the governing body had set last week.
However, the threat of losing the club’s A-League licence still exists if the owners don’t follow through on their promises, which include providing around $500,000 in wages to players, coaches and staff by this month’s payday, June 15.
“Football Federation Australia (FFA) has received correspondence from the Bakrie Group in relation to the financial and management position of the Brisbane Roar FC,” an FFA spokesman said.
“The Bakrie Group has provided written undertakings on the timing and quantum of current funding of the club and the longer-term recapitalisation.
“The Bakrie Group has advised FFA that it has appointed an Australian-based Managing Director to the Brisbane Roar. This director will act as interim CEO and commence in the role this week while the club seeks a permanent appointment as CEO.
“Further, FFA is advised that the new Managing Director will work with an Advisory Board comprising of Brisbane business people in order to restore community confidence in the Brisbane Roar.
“FFA welcomes the undertakings from the Bakrie Group and expects they will be implemented without delay.”
The Roar has been stuck in a holding pattern since the club’s financial and governance issues resurfaced around a month ago, with coach John Aloisi and football director Craig Moore unable to plan for the new season due to a lack of funds.
Off-contract defender James Donachie and fan favourite Henrique have also left the club since their contracts expired at the end of May.
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