JUST a few months after appointing himself executive chairman of the Rabbitohs, embattled South Sydney co-owner Peter Holmes a Court has revealed he will quit before the end of the season.But he denies he`s being forced out by an element of disgruntled fans and officials at the club.
Holmes a Court has been under huge pressure in recent months. He began the year in a blaze of positive publicity but has disappeared off the radar while the team has struggled on the field.
"I`ve been very hands-on and I`ve led the charge for three years," Holmes a Court told us. "I always said I`d do it for the first three years and then hand over to someone else.
"The next chairman will be appointed by Russell Crowe. It`s his turn. I`ll step aside towards the end of the year.
"I`ll be working on my other business interests but I`ll remain on the board at the Rabbitohs and still play a key role with the sponsorship side of things and the South Cares program."
We can`t imagine who Crowe has in mind for the gig - but we expect it will be someone who shies away from the limelight and lets the players be the stars.
