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andyp in reply to @Jimmy_Fingers

I think once he does the sums, he'll quickly realise holding the worlds annually is best for the UCI (especially their bank balance, as it's their main source of income).

My mate was dismissed this morning, so no messing about.

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Jimmy_Fingers in reply to @andyp

Shame. INRNG makes the claim one of the reasons of Cookson's downfall was the fact he filled a lot of the top jobs with Brits. I think the biggest reason was Makarov switching allegiance, he seems to be the main powerbroker. Also promising the Worlds to Africa.

There is a sense that Cookson was a useful tool to oust McQuaid, and decent PR for the organisation after a toxic decade or more, and now they want things back to the way they were.

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andyp in reply to @Jimmy_Fingers

I think it's normal for a new president to bring in his own staff. My friend had worked at the UCI previously, under McQuaid, so he was valuable in helping Cookson navigate the UCI's structure and decision making process.

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