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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2017 17:11:32 GMT
If Ford was relating to the shortlist that had been drawn up then he was technically correct. There’s Welshmen and also an overseas name (or two.) Therefore, if one of them is appointed, it won’t be an English manager.
Besides, Ford is from, um, Hereford and if any people have umbrage with the Welsh then it’s them. I lived there as a teenager and stood on the Meadow End terrace at United’s Edgar Street ground v Cardiff, Swansea and Wrexham. Talk about naughty chants...
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Post by fiveattheback on Dec 13, 2017 18:11:03 GMT
If Ford was relating to the shortlist that had been drawn up then he was technically correct. There’s Welshmen and also an overseas name (or two.) Therefore, if one of them is appointed, it won’t be an English manager. Besides, Ford is from, um, Hereford and if any people have umbrage with the Welsh then it’s them. I lived there as a teenager and stood on the Meadow End terrace at United’s Edgar Street ground v Cardiff, Swansea and Wrexham. Talk about naughty chants... I think the good people of Bristol would also be in contention for the "We hate the Welsh the most award" |
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Post by cymroircarn on Dec 13, 2017 18:36:24 GMT
SHrewsbury have the EBF as well!
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Post by derynglas on Dec 13, 2017 19:01:30 GMT
This story is about the divide between the FAW executive in Cardiff and
the FAW Council of 30 odd members from member clubs.
We saw the shennanigins in 2013 when new clubs were formed at Barry Town United
and Llanelli.The executive wanted the new clubs placed in the Welsh league,Llanelli
in division 3 and Barry possibly in division 1.The council had other ideas and placed
Barry in the VOG league and Llanelli in the Carmarthenshire league.The Barry town S.C
campaigned all summer and on the eve of the new season off course won a court case against
the FAW and the 2 clubs were placed in division 3.
There was talk at the time that the governance of Welsh football needed to be overhauled.
4 years later,nothing seems to have happened.Turkeys dont vote for christmas I suppose.
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Post by biwmares on Dec 13, 2017 22:43:23 GMT
I want to know when these FAW council members are themselves going to face disciplinary action?
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Post by biwmares on Dec 13, 2017 22:46:13 GMT
If Ford was relating to the shortlist that had been drawn up then he was technically correct. There’s Welshmen and also an overseas name (or two.) Therefore, if one of them is appointed, it won’t be an English manager. Besides, Ford is from, um, Hereford and if any people have umbrage with the Welsh then it’s them. I lived there as a teenager and stood on the Meadow End terrace at United’s Edgar Street ground v Cardiff, Swansea and Wrexham. Talk about naughty chants... I think the good people of Bristol would also be in contention for the "We hate the Welsh the most award" Chester would also be contenders. |
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Post by fiveattheback on Dec 13, 2017 23:02:31 GMT
I think the good people of Bristol would also be in contention for the "We hate the Welsh the most award" Chester would also be contenders. "You pay your council tax in Flintshire"  |
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Post by biwmares on Dec 14, 2017 0:19:52 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2017 10:16:43 GMT
Mancunians are nothing like it.
“I can count to four in Welsh me, pal.”
“Go on then!”
He did and then said he’d worked with Welsh drivers who’d counted things being loaded in to the trucks etc.
I’m always getting asked to pronounce “that long place name” too.
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Post by 1gwaunview on Dec 14, 2017 11:10:38 GMT
This story is about the divide between the FAW executive in Cardiff and the FAW Council of 30 odd members from member clubs. We saw the shennanigins in 2013 when new clubs were formed at Barry Town United and Llanelli.The executive wanted the new clubs placed in the Welsh league,Llanelli in division 3 and Barry possibly in division 1.The council had other ideas and placed Barry in the VOG league and Llanelli in the Carmarthenshire league.The Barry town S.C campaigned all summer and on the eve of the new season off course won a court case against the FAW and the 2 clubs were placed in division 3. There was talk at the time that the governance of Welsh football needed to be overhauled. 4 years later,nothing seems to have happened.Turkeys dont vote for christmas I suppose. It seems any changes to the FAW council and their governance is like turning an oil tanker, very slow and ponderous. |
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Post by welshiron on Dec 14, 2017 15:10:59 GMT
SHOCK HOOROR
FAW Councillors see sense and act quickly.
now let's get a manager
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Post by texan on Dec 14, 2017 15:43:06 GMT
I doubt he was ever in trouble. It was a public performance by the FAW to cover its back and save face just in case a complaint came in, at least now the FAW can say:
"Well we did follow the correct procedure and the matter is now closed"
An innocuous but silly comment from him, he of all people should know you have to be very careful in public positions like his. Its exactly the type of silly nothing remark that can spiral into a major issue once the media get their claws into it.
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Post by quetzal on Nov 24, 2019 10:37:00 GMT
This guy continues to do a great job. The FAW brand is top notch.
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Post by conwy10 on Nov 25, 2019 13:48:04 GMT
Is he the one responsible for the inevitable killing of grassroots and amateur football in Wales?
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Post by quetzal on Nov 25, 2019 13:51:28 GMT
Is he the one responsible for the inevitable killing of grassroots and amateur football in Wales? What’s happening at grassroots that you don’t like? |
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Post by BA Baracus on Nov 25, 2019 14:34:33 GMT
Is he the one responsible for the inevitable killing of grassroots and amateur football in Wales? What’s happening at grassroots that you don’t like? I think fat children/sedentary lifestyles, Playstations/Xbox and Sky TV/EPL are doing a better job of killing grassroots football tbh |
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Post by conwy10 on Nov 25, 2019 18:08:26 GMT
Is he the one responsible for the inevitable killing of grassroots and amateur football in Wales? What’s happening at grassroots that you don’t like? Impossible standards for the Welsh Pyramid. We’re flying high in our league but have now been told we will be relegated as our facilities aren’t up to standard, we would chip in and do the work but we don’t own the ground and the owners don’t want it changed. Basically you’ve either got permanent railing around the pitch or you’re destined to play your football at the bottom tier of Welsh football forever more. Ours won’t but it’s looking likely other clubs in our league will fold. Every league we went up we had to make gradual improvements, now the bar has been raised to an impossible level by the FAW so instead of promotion we’ll be forced into relegation. Last year all we would have needed to go up to the level above us is rope around the pitch. Now we aren’t fit for this league next year. |
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Post by welshiron on Nov 25, 2019 19:38:43 GMT
Search Bridgend council pitch fees.
Killing sport
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Post by welshiron on Nov 25, 2019 19:39:16 GMT
Search Bridgend council pitch fees. Killing sport Not his fault but something has to be done |
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Post by moodgod on Dec 17, 2019 18:03:19 GMT
You have to ask yourself to what extent the real power behind the throne was Osian Roberts. I'm sure he had an awfully big influence under CC. Good luck to OR in his new position in Morocco. It's difficult to replace a man with his capacity and abilities at youth level too.
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Post by quetzal on Nov 10, 2020 19:33:25 GMT
Greg Clarke resigned. I wonder if Jonathan will go for the job. We lost a goalkeeper coach and they’ve had Welsh coaches at different levels. Watch this space. Money talks
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Post by fieldtownred on Dec 4, 2020 8:53:37 GMT
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-55181709A former Post Office director, found by a judge to have "obfuscated" and "misled" a court is the Football Association of Wales's new "head of people", BBC Wales understands. Angela van den Bogerd left her job with the Post Office earlier this year. She gave evidence at court hearings between the Post Office and former subpostmasters wrongly suspected of stealing money. The FAW would not comment when asked about her appointment. A judge-led inquiry to investigate Post Office scandal Ex-postmistress hopes for overturn of conviction 'I'm not a convicted criminal anymore' According to the subpostmasters, problems with the Horizon computing system were responsible for the inconsistencies in the accounts at some branches. In court, the Rt Hon Justice Fraser criticised testimony given by Post Office witnesses. The judge said Mrs van den Bogerd "did not give me frank evidence, and sought to obfuscate matters, and mislead me." It appears Mrs van den Bogerd is now working for the FAW, the BBC understands. The Welsh footballing body advertised for the new role of "head of people" through executive recruiting company Goodson Thomson in October this year. 'Show some respect to people' Sources with close connections to the FAW have expressed concerns about Mrs van den Bogerd's new position in light of her previous employment with the Post Office and role in those controversial court cases. In 2006, Noel Thomas was one former subpostmaster jailed after being accused of false accounting. In light of the accusations levelled against him, he lost his home and was declared bankrupt. Noel Thomas image captionNoel Thomas, who is appealing his sentence, asked if the FAW has done a 'proper background search' Noel Thomas is appealing his sentence and a ruling in the High Court earlier this year means it is almost certain the Post Office won't now oppose his appeal. Mr Thomas told Newyddion: "She has sat next to her chairperson in a Parliamentary committee denying all these accusations. "We haven't been told what exactly went wrong until these court cases earlier this year and what the judge has said. If you read his judgement, which is 800 pages long - it's terrible." He urged the FAW: "Look into things. Show some respect to people. Have they conducted a proper background search? Because if I wanted a job, my prospective employer would certainly investigate my past." Mrs van den Bogerd has not yet responded to requests for comment.
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Post by foxmulder on Dec 4, 2020 11:57:52 GMT
Jesus Christ is this for real?!?!
I'm quite familiar with the Post Office case and it's truly awful. People's lives were ruined.
This is not an appointment we want.
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Post by welshrover on Dec 4, 2020 12:24:49 GMT
I am constantly amazed how certain people keep getting well paid positions no matter what has preceded.
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Post by aberbeeg on Dec 7, 2020 18:00:59 GMT
They probably have to be seen as having a woman 8n a high position same as the likes of the BBC etc. It’s called box ticking at all costs.
Another triumph for the PC brigade
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Post by foxmulder on Dec 8, 2020 10:15:19 GMT
They probably have to be seen as having a woman 8n a high position same as the likes of the BBC etc. It’s called box ticking at all costs. Another triumph for the PC brigade I'm not sure where to begin with this. You really need to elaborate on your thoughts here. |
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Post by holmesdaleultra on Dec 8, 2020 11:14:47 GMT
I am constantly amazed how certain people keep getting well paid positions no matter what has preceded. Agree. We have issues with the council in Croydon an Australian and a Dubliner have made the council bankrupt to the tune of 1.5 billion while leaving the posts on massive pay offs. They will no doubt just get on the merry go round of highly paid public jobs somewhere else while Croydon residents have to suffer cuts to services. |
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Post by gwernybwch on Dec 8, 2020 17:53:42 GMT
I am constantly amazed how certain people keep getting well paid positions no matter what has preceded. You interview a bunch of candidates, the majority of them haven't worked at that level before (whatever that level is) so you know that appointing any of them is going to be a risk. Then you have a candidate that has worked at that level before. Has been there, done it and they give you confidence that they could do it again. But they have a chequered past. They talk about their 'learnings' from that past and they then seem a much better candidate / a much less risk. So they get appointed. It is how sacked Executives / sacked Premier League Managers keep on getting jobs. It is how R. Giggs Esq got the Wales job. |
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Post by aberbeeg on Dec 8, 2020 20:36:58 GMT
They probably have to be seen as having a woman 8n a high position same as the likes of the BBC etc. It’s called box ticking at all costs. Another triumph for the PC brigade I'm not sure where to begin with this. You really need to elaborate on your thoughts here. Have you noticed how many female and black presenters are suddenly appearing on every tv programme? Now as good as these people are do you also wonder if there are other better qualified? It just feels like a lot are there just to tick the PC box. that’s just my opinion ( and we’re all allowed one) Remember this woman has a very chequered past employment history. |
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Post by saints19 on Dec 8, 2020 21:39:02 GMT
They probably have to be seen as having a woman 8n a high position same as the likes of the BBC etc. It’s called box ticking at all costs. Another triumph for the PC brigade Not sure why you assume that just because it's a woman. I couldn't care less what someone's gender or race is, but I think the FAW have dropped the ball here, if someone has a blot like this on their CV, best to pass on them IMO. |
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