Maresca and Amorim's Misstep: When Power Hiders Fail the Club
The recent sacking of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United marks a stark reality: head coaches and managers are increasingly taking the fall for their teams' failures. Their departures serve as a stark reminder that those wielding real power within a football club should also be willing to face the music.
In Amorim's case, his honesty with the media often felt like an asset rather than a liability. His respectful answers, although detrimental to his own cause at times, showed that he was willing to confront criticism head-on. This approach is a far cry from some of his counterparts who have dodged scrutiny by remaining in the shadows.
The case of Chelsea's co-sporting directors, Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, serves as another example of how those with real power within a club should be willing to speak out. When Enzo Maresca was sacked, their names did not appear on the statement, despite having touted his "ambitions and work ethic align with those of the club" upon his initial appointment.
This selective silence raises questions about whether their recruitment efforts have played a role in Chelsea's recent slump. It is time for them to take ownership of their decisions and acknowledge that they are responsible for the team's on-field performance.
Jason Wilcox, Manchester United's director of football, also seems to be avoiding scrutiny by staying out of the spotlight. His rare appearances in front of the media have been met with positive messages, which seems like a cop-out given his role in shaping the team's strategy.
The minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, while more open to media duties, lacks expertise on the sport itself. This lack of knowledge makes it difficult for him to offer meaningful insights or take ownership of the team's performance.
In contrast, sporting directors at lower-tier clubs like Bayer Leverkusen have shown that being willing to address questions from the media and explain their decisions can be an effective way to build trust with fans and stakeholders.
Ultimately, football clubs are professional businesses with clear strategies in place. It is not fair that one person should bear the brunt of blame when things go wrong, especially when trial by fire leads to them being found guilty and ultimately sacked.
The power-hiders who refuse to take responsibility for their teams' failures will continue to be seen as weak linkages within a football club's structure. Those who truly wield real power must be willing to face the music and own up to their decisions, rather than hiding behind selective silence or PR spin. Only then can clubs start to build trust with fans and stakeholders, and work towards long-term success on and off the pitch.
The recent sacking of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United marks a stark reality: head coaches and managers are increasingly taking the fall for their teams' failures. Their departures serve as a stark reminder that those wielding real power within a football club should also be willing to face the music.
In Amorim's case, his honesty with the media often felt like an asset rather than a liability. His respectful answers, although detrimental to his own cause at times, showed that he was willing to confront criticism head-on. This approach is a far cry from some of his counterparts who have dodged scrutiny by remaining in the shadows.
The case of Chelsea's co-sporting directors, Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, serves as another example of how those with real power within a club should be willing to speak out. When Enzo Maresca was sacked, their names did not appear on the statement, despite having touted his "ambitions and work ethic align with those of the club" upon his initial appointment.
This selective silence raises questions about whether their recruitment efforts have played a role in Chelsea's recent slump. It is time for them to take ownership of their decisions and acknowledge that they are responsible for the team's on-field performance.
Jason Wilcox, Manchester United's director of football, also seems to be avoiding scrutiny by staying out of the spotlight. His rare appearances in front of the media have been met with positive messages, which seems like a cop-out given his role in shaping the team's strategy.
The minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, while more open to media duties, lacks expertise on the sport itself. This lack of knowledge makes it difficult for him to offer meaningful insights or take ownership of the team's performance.
In contrast, sporting directors at lower-tier clubs like Bayer Leverkusen have shown that being willing to address questions from the media and explain their decisions can be an effective way to build trust with fans and stakeholders.
Ultimately, football clubs are professional businesses with clear strategies in place. It is not fair that one person should bear the brunt of blame when things go wrong, especially when trial by fire leads to them being found guilty and ultimately sacked.
The power-hiders who refuse to take responsibility for their teams' failures will continue to be seen as weak linkages within a football club's structure. Those who truly wield real power must be willing to face the music and own up to their decisions, rather than hiding behind selective silence or PR spin. Only then can clubs start to build trust with fans and stakeholders, and work towards long-term success on and off the pitch.
. What's even more concerning is that those with real power within the club, like co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart at Chelsea, seem to be avoiding scrutiny by staying mum on their recruitment decisions 
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. Anything less just seems like PR spin trying to save face 
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paul & laurence need to step up and take some accountability for maresca's departure, it's not fair to enzo 
the biggest problem with these "power-hiders" is that they're more worried about saving face than actually fixing the team's problems. like, paul winstanley and laurence stewart can't even be bothered to speak up after enzo maresca gets sacked? what kind of leadership skills do you need to have when your team is getting absolutely thrashed in the league? 
. Its not just about getting the sack, its about what they did before that happened too 
. They need to be willing to have tough conversations with themselves and others if they want to build trust and lead their teams to success 
It seems like a big deal that some of these people are avoiding blame and hiding behind PR spin... don't they know that's not how it works? 
I feel like the fans should be able to trust their club is being run well, but right now it feels like that's not happening. Is it just me who thinks this is all a bit weird? 
the directors and owners need to step up their game and take some real ownership of their teams' failures. it's not like they're getting a free pass or anything, but at least have the decency to acknowledge it themselves 
! It's like they're playing a game of "Who Can Avoid Responsibility" 
. The fact that these high-profile directors are dodging questions and avoiding scrutiny is just bizarre. I mean, if you're gonna be the big cheese, you gotta own up to your decisions 
. Not taking responsibility for the team's failures is just gonna lead to more drama and headaches in the long run 
. And let's not forget Jason Wilcox and Sir Jim Ratcliffe - it's like they're trying to hide from reality 
. As a fan, I just want someone who's willing to take the good with the bad and be accountable for their actions 
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. And you know what? I think it's refreshing to see sporting directors at lower-tier clubs showing that being willing to address questions from the media can be an effective way to build trust with fans 
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. The problem with power-hiders is that they're always hiding behind PR and media spin, but sometimes you just have to take responsibility for what's not working 
... I mean, it's time to stop playing the victim card and start taking ownership of our actions 
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, it just doesn't add up 
. It's only when we see those in power take responsibility that we can build trust with fans and work towards real success 