The Kippax Street Kid on May 14, 2014 at 15:43 said: Anyone smell a rat? David Gill: 1997 David Gill joins The Rags as Finance Director. 2000 “G-14″ Founded. Gill eventually became Vice Chairman. 2003 Appointed Chief Executive of Rags PLC. 2005 Appointed Chief Executive of Rags Ltd after Glazer takeover. 2006 G-14 Demands “fair share” of receipts from Euro’s & World Cup tournaments in exchange for “releasing players” to play in them. 2007 Platini calls for G-14 to be disbanded claimimg “elitism”. 2008 (January) G-14 & UEFA reach agreement. UEFA & FIFA will pay compensation to clubs in exchange for dissolution of G-14. 2008 (February) G-14 disbands. European Club Association replaces it. 2008 (August) Manchester City takeover completed. City immediately spend £30m on Robinho & nearly steal Berbatov from under United’s nose. 2009 (January) Manchester City spend around £50m buying players to ensure Premier League survival. 2009 (Summer) Manchester City spend around £100m on further player recruitment. 2009 (September) David Gill elected to two year place on European Club Association Board. 2009 (September) UEFA unanimously agree financial fair play concept and FFP is born. 2012 (October) David Gill appointed Vice-Chairman of The Football Association. 2013 (May) David Gill appointed to UEFA’s Executive Committee on a four year term. 2013 (June) David Gill leaves his Chief Executive’s post at The Rags, but remains as a Director. 2013 (June) David Gill appointed as Chairman of UEFA’s Club Licencing Committee, with influence to decide whether clubs financial situations entitle them to participate in UEFA competitions.