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  1. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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    Trevor has left the building....

    Swansea City chairman Trevor Birch has left his post at the club.

    Birch, who was appointed club chairman in April 2019, is set to join a Premier League club in due course.

    “I am leaving Swansea with an extremely heavy heart,’’ confirmed Birch. “I arrived at the club at a very difficult time, but I hope I have provided professionalism, stability and a solid foundation internally which will stand the club in good stead going forwards.

    “Steve Cooper, his staff and the players have given us all some great moments this season which will live long in the memory. I also can’t thank the supporters enough for the kindness and support they have shown me over the last 17 months, and I wish the Jack Army and the club every success going forward. The supporters deserve it.

    “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the senior management team and every one of the club’s staff who have supported me during my time here. They are all loyal fans of the club and their commitment and work ethic has been truly inspirational to me."

    A Swansea City ownership statement read: “We have enjoyed working with Trevor, and we understand during these unprecedented times the desire to be closer to home and family in London.

    “Trevor will be missed, and we would like to thank him for his work on behalf of the club over the past 17 months.

    “Moving forward, we have great confidence in our management team to continue the momentum we have built heading into the coming season as we work on a new management leadership structure.’’
     
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  2. 55282

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  3. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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    You didn’t say he was joining Spurs!

    But you ‘knew’ - what a clue you gave us! <applause>
     
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  4. TheRealBubbles

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    That is a massive blow for our club. He was saying and doing all the right things.
     
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    Matthew Bound Still Lurks Well-Known Member

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    Yet more uncertainty, what ever your opinion was of the man , he wasn’t Jerkins .
     
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  6. TheRealBubbles

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    Business brain with genuine empathy for a community club, and it’s fan base. Balancing the two ain’t easy, but the lad did well whilst he was here.

    #SCFCreplicatethat
     
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    Trevor Birch has become director of football operations at Tottenham Hotspur.

    Shortly after their 2-1 pre-season win against Forest Green Rovers at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea City confirmed that the 62-year-old had left his role as club chairman.

    And Spurs have since confirmed that Birch has joined the club.

    The former Liverpool player has been appointed to a new board - which will be chaired by Daniel Levy - at the Premier League side.

    Birch became chairman of Swansea in April 2019 following the exit of Huw Jenkins two months earlier.

    In a statement issued by Swansea City Football Club, Birch admitted he leaves the Swans with "a heavy heart".
     
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    And wallet.
     
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  9. Taffvalerowdy

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    .... but not as heavy as Huw’s <laugh>
     
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  10. neveroffsidereff

    neveroffsidereff Well-Known Member

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    I wouldn’t mind his wallet.

    He’s done a great job for us, I’d love to know his thoughts on our owners. I know money is probably the big reason for going, but I wonder if he could see what the future holds for us with these poxy yanks.
     
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    The immediate question is who replaces him?
     
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  12. neveroffsidereff

    neveroffsidereff Well-Known Member

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    I’ll give a go for half of Birches pay. :)
     
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  13. TheRealBubbles

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    I ain’t taking a pay cut
     
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    LT10
     
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    neveroffsidereff Well-Known Member

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    As the man in the know. Shall I pop down the bookies on this or is it an each way bet with Leon?
     
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    Tempt him with free DVDs for life
     
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    I know money is probably the big reason for going, but I wonder if he could see what the future holds for us with these poxy yanks.

    :emoticon-0120-doh:
     
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  18. neveroffsidereff

    neveroffsidereff Well-Known Member

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    That’s my take on it.
     
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    No.
     
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  20. Taffvalerowdy

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    True or a leg pull?
     
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