Gorgiesaint Posted 13 February, 2018 Share Posted 13 February, 2018 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43047113 So West Brom's owner takes some decisive action given the position they find themselves in. And that's having already changed their manager. Our incumbants have taken no action so far.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Depressed of Shirley Posted 13 February, 2018 Share Posted 13 February, 2018 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43047113 So West Brom's owner takes some decisive action given the position they find themselves in. And that's having already changed their manager. Our incumbants have taken no action so far.... Whilst I can understand why we might feel that this is a decisive move from them, I am struggling to see what a new senior management team can bring to a team that can't now buy any players, and have already sacked their manager. Perhaps they are looking for a Player Chairman? I think if Gao is going to do anything like this it will be in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inoffthepost Posted 13 February, 2018 Share Posted 13 February, 2018 The very same John Williams that we were heavily linked with prior to Ralph's appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 13 February, 2018 Share Posted 13 February, 2018 The very same John Williams that we were heavily linked with prior to Ralph's appointment. Yes a SFC fan I think and was reported to have been interviewed. Good reputation at Blackburn but obviously not worked out at WBA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 13 February, 2018 Share Posted 13 February, 2018 Whilst I can understand why we might feel that this is a decisive move from them, I am struggling to see what a new senior management team can bring to a team that can't now buy any players, and have already sacked their manager. Perhaps they are looking for a Player Chairman? I think if Gao is going to do anything like this it will be in May. It’s nothing to do with buying more players though. It’s managing what we have and that is a basically a shambles. The whole manage structure is a complete inconompetent mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Depressed of Shirley Posted 13 February, 2018 Share Posted 13 February, 2018 It’s nothing to do with buying more players though. It’s managing what we have and that is a basically a shambles. The whole manage structure is a complete inconompetent mess. I understand that, but doing this in February seems to serve no purpose. If you cant sack another manager, or replace the players, what difference does a new chairman make. The fans don't get excited by it, it doesn't change the playing style, the players don't care, but I expect the owner feels better for it. I would love our lot gone, but I don't see that doing it now would make any difference unless it allows them to change managers or players. And in our situation, if Gao knew anything about football he would have sacked the manager already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Fred Posted 13 February, 2018 Share Posted 13 February, 2018 I understand that, but doing this in February seems to serve no purpose. If you cant sack another manager, or replace the players, what difference does a new chairman make. The fans don't get excited by it, it doesn't change the playing style, the players don't care, but I expect the owner feels better for it. I would love our lot gone, but I don't see that doing it now would make any difference unless it allows them to change managers or players. And in our situation, if Gao knew anything about football he would have sacked the manager already. As you say they don't affect the team so timing is irrelevant. If they have not done the job to the owners satisfaction, why would he wait to sack them? I don't think this is trying to save them from relegation it's "you have not performed..you are out" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 13 February, 2018 Share Posted 13 February, 2018 (edited) As you say they don't affect the team so timing is irrelevant. If they have not done the job to the owners satisfaction, why would he wait to sack them? I don't think this is trying to save them from relegation it's "you have not performed..you are out" I think it's this bit from the new chairman (who it appears is also the old chairman) that makes you think they did it as a way if trying to save themselves from relegation However, Jenkins had recently returned to the Hawthorns as a director of WBA Holdings, the club's controlling company, and is now back in his former role. He said: "There is much to do but for now the focus must solely be on the remaining games of this season." Kind of conjures up images of the chairman in a track suit giving a team talk.... Edited 13 February, 2018 by doddisalegend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Fred Posted 13 February, 2018 Share Posted 13 February, 2018 I think it's this bit from the new chairman ( who it appears is also the old chairman) that makes you think they did it as a way if trying to save themselves from relegation However, Jenkins had recently returned to the Hawthorns as a director of WBA Holdings, the club's controlling company, and is now back in his former role. He said: "There is much to do but for now the focus must solely be on the remaining games of this season." Kind of conjures up images of the chairman in a track suit giving a team talk.... Perhaps he will start lunching with the first team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 13 February, 2018 Share Posted 13 February, 2018 Meanwhile, we gave Les Reed a promotion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 13 February, 2018 Share Posted 13 February, 2018 Meanwhile, we gave Les Reed a promotion! nah nah, he gave himself a promotion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyd Posted 14 February, 2018 Share Posted 14 February, 2018 WBA show courage and conviction to remove failure. Our owner meanwhile celebrates their new year and sees his investment halved in value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 14 February, 2018 Share Posted 14 February, 2018 When Kat sold didn't the buyer have to guarantee the continuity of the senior staff as part of the contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 14 February, 2018 Share Posted 14 February, 2018 I think it's more a sign they are resigned to relegation but don't want the geezers who ducked things up to be the ones planning their life in the championship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted 14 February, 2018 Share Posted 14 February, 2018 When Kat sold didn't the buyer have to guarantee the continuity of the senior staff as part of the contract? No buyer would agree to that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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