S.A.F.C. - the future

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Just being cautious here. Not sure how much to look into the northern echo article but it appears Rodwell is remaining in his role. Not great news tbh if true. I am just hoping there is more change. Parkinson wanting a chat with the new owners as if Rodwell has said he’s going to get that opportunity. We need a clean slate imo.

I'm pretty sure Rodwell was brought in to provide some continuity but he'll be strictly admin from now on.

His arrival coincided with the start of the Dreyfus/Sartori negotiations ...

... you could speculate that it's not simply a coincidence.

Rodwell knew, for a fact, that the club was for sale before he arrived.
 
This isn't looser lips and leaks imo, this is a statement of facts from Dreyfus who, until the deal is ratified, can't say anything officially. These are just warning shots, across the bows, to anyone thinking things won't change.

As it happens I'm in France, and speak fluent French, so watching the media here ...

... there's no question here that Dreyfus is in charge and will take no prisoners.

That can only be good news for the club. A big shake up is long overdue and if the foundations are put in place properly, there's only one way the club will go.
 
He's obviously been briefed imo mate.

The same goes for L'Equipe who I'd guess he's in contact with ...

... that's good journalism.

"According to sources in France, Sartori and Louis-Dreyfus have instructed recruitment company Executives In Sport to begin interviewing for the sporting director role, and a weekend report in L’Equipe claimed they had assembled a four-person shortlist of candidates based in either England or Scandinavia."


Theres no provocation, it's like a statement but he's clearly quoting L'Equipe.

This lad is obviously the one to watch for me.
I think one key point from that article is why would Kyril be involved in recruitment if this was not already agreed? It sounds like it’s all done but they are just putting all their people in place prior to an announcement.
 
The new sporting director will be running most of the important things in terms of the performance and recruitment side.

I think, as of today, Rodwell will keep his post but he will just be overseeing the admin side of things.

Donald and Metheven won't have a meaningful word to day in anything again.

The appointment of the sporting director and reshaping of the recruitment and academy is a massive task and essential to the long term development of the club.

Sounds good mate.
 
That can only be good news for the club. A big shake up is long overdue and if the foundations are put in place properly, there's only one way the club will go.

People seriously convince themselves that Dreyfus is self financing, at enormous cost, Donald and Methven to carry on as if nothing's changed.

Absolute madness.
 
People seriously convince themselves that Dreyfus is self financing, at enormous cost, Donald and Methven to carry on as if nothing's changed.

Absolute madness.
I think the funniest part is that the mood hoovers seriously believe that a 2 bit insurance salesman is going to tell a couple of billionaires what to do.

It's fairly obvious that Sartori was not happy with the way SD was running things and thought enough's enough
 
I think one key point from that article is why would Kyril be involved in recruitment if this was not already agreed? It sounds like it’s all done but they are just putting all their people in place prior to an announcement.

You've got it in one mate.

The club has been dreadfully run, the owners have vanished and there appears to be no plan whatsoever.

Some people appear to believe Dreyfus should turn up, wave a scarf and then start thinking about how to run the club.

In reality the first announcement needs to be something to engage the supporters, regain some momentum and give us something to believe in.

Anything vague would see the doom vultures swoop and tear it to pieces.
 
Only part I don’t like in the northern echo article is the part about the academy and where they are to decide if it is to remain cat 1 status. To me not doing that would give off the worst possible vibe to a fresh start that you can get. I hope that is completely wrong. It’s one of the most important things to get right.
 
they’d be mad like to ask him to leave. Would be bad PR for a start with the fans. He could return to his NED role being paid very little but link the club to sky sports and the fan base.

I doubt most fans would give a **** to be honest. Most only care about who is on the pitch and what they are doing
 
But it doesn't actually say that does it? It says expected to remain which in effect is a guess.

The article itself just states they will have to decide what to do with him. Doesn't actually mention he will stay.


They will also have to make a judgement on the future of manager Phil Parkinson, with Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to MK Dons having left Sunderland in sixth position after the opening 11 games of the League One season.

Speaking on Friday, Parkinson said: “If a takeover does go through, I’ll look forward to meeting the new owners and telling them my thoughts on what I think we need to go forward.”
 
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