It was reported prior to the tour that "another rumour has it that Paddy Gleeson, a rising barrister and solicitor in Napier, and the eldest son of an ex-Auckland hotel-keeper who is worth a mint of money, has been offered the position of manager of the team".

[3] However his major role on the tour was managerial, serving as treasurer and assisting Albert Baskiville with day-to-day administration duties.

[2] He was also part of the tours Management Committee and he usually spoke at the after match functions on behalf of the team.

When the tour finished Gleeson opted to stay behind in England and complete his legal studies at the Inns of Court.

After he completed his studies he returned to New Zealand where he, along with Edward Tyne, helped establish the Hawke's Bay Rugby League in 1911.