I do not know whether they should or should not be renewing Sturrocks contract BUT now they have decided not to and so he is out at the end of the season and they are acting NOW to get the new man in Surely this is what WE should be doing now - Warnock is finished so get rid asap and bring in the new manager NOW
Here is the official Southend statement by their chairman Dave *Paul Sturrock’s three year contract comes to an end this season and The Club will not be renewing Paul’s contract. Paul’s first year was difficult but the last two seasons he has had a free hand to achieve the clear objective of getting the Club out of this League. No matter how much I personally wrestle with the positive arguments (Paul is experienced, a nice man, honest and likeable) my responsibility is to bring success and growth to your Club.* * * *If the Club were to appoint a different Manager during the Close Season the new man would have no opportunity to assess the ability of the current squad of players in, and crucially, a competitive environment. That would mean that we would start next season with uncertainty, inevitable changes and a loss of continuity as he got to grips with each players ability (strengths/weaknesses), the individual characteristics and how those temperaments mould within the squad as a whole.* * * *This all takes time and the Club needs to hit the ground running from day 1 with absolute focus on the task in hand. Not “spluttering” whilst the new Manager is still on a steep learning curve as to each players suitability etc.* * * *The next 7-8 games (at least) is an opportunity for the players to prove their ability. I have not lost faith in this Squad, they are good people, with talent and many capable of playing at a higher level. I would like to keep much of the Squad together but it is now up to each and every player to prove beyond any doubt that my faith, and in the opinion of the new Manager, is not misplace* _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] MARCHING ON TOGETHER
