Football Department Review

[DJC]

I wonder how far the media speculation is from reality  :-\

Ignoring the media and alleged leaks aired on social media, and considering only the official communications from the club, the review process seems logical and well-planned.  That is, the independent panel conducts its investigation and provides the board with its report at the end of the season (I suspect that it would have been held back if we had made the finals).  Stakeholders are then involved in considering the report and finalising actions to address issues identified.  That process would seem to be very much driven by Sayers and based on his particular expertise.

I suspect that the media management approach has been to provide nothing but prepared statements.  The media will run with whatever will sell papers, increase audiences, get more likes, regardless of what the club says, but I would have thought more regular affirmations of the process would have been beneficial.  The problem with the 'say nothing' approach is that Teague didn't get the memo and was sucked into commenting.  If he does continue as head coach, and I think that he will, media training should be part of his development package.