Well let's examine this.landinho wrote: March 17th, 2023, 3:13 pmSorry your argument makes no sense at all. This is similar if not less significant than what happens with the register of interests for Councillors, Members of Parliament etc.Stan A. Einstein wrote: March 17th, 2023, 1:27 pm Stop being eejits lads. Mr Ward has clearly stated that there has been a conflict of interest.
My analysis. Feel free to agree or not.
Peter Madigan and Jon Pratt have experience in business and business ethics. The unacceptable way Newport County AFC has been run up until now is no longer sustainable. The games up.
They declare financial or other interests in matters, and in some cases they sit on committees or vote on legislation related to issues they have an interest in. We just accept that they are elected (in the case of KW, by members, for MPs, by the public) and that they will be required to be transparent about their interests. You’re totally overblowing this.
Mr Ward has stated that there has always been a conflict of interest. He now believes he can no longer 'manage' that conflict.
If a conflict of interest exists, you are simply not in a position to judge whether or not you can manage it.
I'm an alcoholic who pilots commercial aeroplanes. Whist iwas only drinking a bottle of whiskey a day I could manage it but now I'm knocking back two bottles I rather think it's beyond me. Really?
Now if Newport Live have been involved in any transactions which involve Newport Live receiving monies from Newport County then Mr Ward should have resigned immediately. You can argue that if Mr Ward had made public that such transaction were taking place and if the monies involved were likewise made public that uncomfortable as it would be perhaps Mr Ward could hold both tests.
There is a legal test. In terms it is to ask whether a cynical person who became aware of the situation would voice concerns.
It doesn't matter that no false accounting has taken place. It doesn't matter that Mr Ward has not gained personal enrichment. What matters in a conflict of interest situation is the perception that he might have done.
And to be clear. I don't like Kevin Ward. I think he has a massive ego. I know that he published lies about me for which he did not apologize. I am happy he has resigned.
I do not believe for one moment he has behaved dishonestly.