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STAR statement on McDermott sacking

by STAR Liaison » 28 May 2016 11:41

This statement appeared on the STAR website yesterday.

"STAR is disappointed that Brian McDermott has been sacked as Reading manager after only 30 games in charge of a squad that was not of his making. We would also like to say we are shocked, but unfortunately we are not. Now looking for their fourth manager in less than two years the owners appear to be chasing success at a desperate pace.

Brian has been a great servant of the club in his two spells. His re-appointment last year suggested a clear strategy was in place for the club to return to methods and a style that had brought success in the past. Together with the recent departures of Nicky Hammond (director of football) and Ian Wood-Smith (director) Brian’s exit indicates firmly that we are moving into a new era for Reading FC.

These kind of managerial changes are no guarantee of success as fans of Leeds, Forest and Charlton would attest. But we will wish the new man, more or less whoever he is, every success with Reading FC."

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Re: STAR statement on McDermott sacking

by blueroyals » 28 May 2016 12:59

IWS has left? What's your source for that? Why aren't the club announcing things like this?

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Re: STAR statement on McDermott sacking

by STAR Liaison » 28 May 2016 14:35

blueroyals IWS has left? What's your source for that? Why aren't the club announcing things like this?


Companies House type info we subscribe to and get as a matter of course.

Don't know.

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Re: STAR statement on McDermott sacking

by blueroyals » 28 May 2016 17:12

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blueroyals IWS has left? What's your source for that? Why aren't the club announcing things like this?


Companies House type info we subscribe to and get as a matter of course.

Don't know.


Aren't you concerned that, as shareholders in the club, you weren't informed of a major change like a director resigning?

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Re: STAR statement on McDermott sacking

by Nameless » 28 May 2016 20:46

There are only 3 shareholders in the club and STAR is not one of them.

Stakeholders , but no longer shareholders.

IWS leaving can hardly be a surprise. My understanding has been that he was essentially a legal necessity when SJM ran the club and couldn't be the sole board member. Now SJM has no ownership IWS really has no role.
Whether reducing the number of 'old school' representatives is a good thing is another point.


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Re: STAR statement on McDermott sacking

by blueroyals » 28 May 2016 23:47

My bad, I thought they still retained a small number of shares

Still pretty shit they didn't tell anybody after 20+ years of service though

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Re: STAR statement on McDermott sacking

by STAR Liaison » 29 May 2016 12:13

To confirm - Nameless is right about the shares situation, as described on p7 of our newsletter to members that went out in March.

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Re: STAR statement on McDermott sacking

by RoyalinBracknell » 29 May 2016 16:30

I think that's a good statement - although I wouldn't have minded if it had been even stronger.

I think serious questions need to be asked about the ownership and the direction the club is going in, and amongst the supporters STAR are in as good a position as anyone to lead that process.

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Re: STAR statement on McDermott sacking

by Maneki Neko » 31 May 2016 10:08

agreed. good work star


and one in the eye for those that think youre a blandly positive club mouthpiece


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Re: STAR statement on McDermott sacking

by No Fixed Abode » 31 May 2016 17:30

STAR Liaison This statement appeared on the STAR website yesterday.

"STAR is disappointed that Brian McDermott has been sacked as Reading manager after only 30 games in charge of a squad that was not of his making. We would also like to say we are shocked, but unfortunately we are not. Now looking for their fourth manager in less than two years the owners appear to be chasing success at a desperate pace.

Brian has been a great servant of the club in his two spells. His re-appointment last year suggested a clear strategy was in place for the club to return to methods and a style that had brought success in the past. Together with the recent departures of Nicky Hammond (director of football) and Ian Wood-Smith (director) Brian’s exit indicates firmly that we are moving into a new era for Reading FC.

These kind of managerial changes are no guarantee of success as fans of Leeds, Forest and Charlton would attest. But we will wish the new man, more or less whoever he is, every success with Reading FC."


However, Chelsea have had success with many managerial changes as have Watford to a certain degree.....

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Re: STAR statement on McDermott sacking

by Nameless » 31 May 2016 21:24

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STAR Liaison This statement appeared on the STAR website yesterday.

"STAR is disappointed that Brian McDermott has been sacked as Reading manager after only 30 games in charge of a squad that was not of his making. We would also like to say we are shocked, but unfortunately we are not. Now looking for their fourth manager in less than two years the owners appear to be chasing success at a desperate pace.

Brian has been a great servant of the club in his two spells. His re-appointment last year suggested a clear strategy was in place for the club to return to methods and a style that had brought success in the past. Together with the recent departures of Nicky Hammond (director of football) and Ian Wood-Smith (director) Brian’s exit indicates firmly that we are moving into a new era for Reading FC.

These kind of managerial changes are no guarantee of success as fans of Leeds, Forest and Charlton would attest. But we will wish the new man, more or less whoever he is, every success with Reading FC."


However, Chelsea have had success with many managerial changes as have Watford to a certain degree.....


That's an irrelevant point given the wording of the statement.

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Re: STAR statement on McDermott sacking

by Maneki Neko » 01 Jun 2016 13:53

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STAR Liaison This statement appeared on the STAR website yesterday.

"STAR is disappointed that Brian McDermott has been sacked as Reading manager after only 30 games in charge of a squad that was not of his making. We would also like to say we are shocked, but unfortunately we are not. Now looking for their fourth manager in less than two years the owners appear to be chasing success at a desperate pace.

Brian has been a great servant of the club in his two spells. His re-appointment last year suggested a clear strategy was in place for the club to return to methods and a style that had brought success in the past. Together with the recent departures of Nicky Hammond (director of football) and Ian Wood-Smith (director) Brian’s exit indicates firmly that we are moving into a new era for Reading FC.

These kind of managerial changes are no guarantee of success as fans of Leeds, Forest and Charlton would attest. But we will wish the new man, more or less whoever he is, every success with Reading FC."


However, Chelsea have had success with many managerial changes as have Watford to a certain degree.....


I think the money spent during those periods may have summat to do with it

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Re: STAR statement on McDermott sacking

by Green » 08 Jun 2016 13:28

As someone who's been critical in the past can I just say I like this straight talking no nonsense statement from STAR, well done for voicing an opinion.


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