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Ged Roddy MBE appointed as Technical Director - resigned (p26)
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Did TS not say last week that he would be the sole director? Maybe I misunderstood and there's a load of fish that don't know where they're going.
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To me I think this addition to the club shows TS is serious about success for Charlton. I can't say I have heard of Ged Roddy before today but as some have already said, his CV is impressive. It should take a lot of the load off of Avory and Gallen and Bows with team development, both long term and day to day.22
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I think both have been over-stretched after years of cuts so will welcome a bit of help! If anyone can help us get to a Category 1 academy it’s this guy, though I expect that’s a long way off.killerandflash said:Looks a good appointment, but there may be some overlap with the current roles of Gallen and Avory1 -
Yeah I'm not worrying about his time at Reading. He's had a long career and that was a very brief stint. Everyone has roles they just don't fit with throughout their careers.3
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Sounds a positive appointment, let's be honest other than Gallen and Bowyer no one else in a senior role has given a shit about long term planning for approx 10 years6
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Does anyone else keep reading this as Rod Geddy?2
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I find this more exciting than player signings. Its an investment in the future. Its felt like Charlton were flying on autopilot for years, with heroes like Tracey and Steve keeping it going.
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Errr.. not guilty_MrDick said:Does anyone else keep reading this as Rod Geddy?
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Executive director yes. But Roddy is a club employee (despite the job title) he's not appointed to the board as far as I can see. In terms of ownership and financial control, Sandgaard remains the only director.Leeds_Addick said:Did TS not say last week that he would be the sole director? Maybe I misunderstood and there's a load of fish that don't know where they're going.2 -
Ahh I see, I got the wrong end of the stickthenewbie said:
Executive director yes. But Roddy is a club employee (despite the job title) he's not appointed to the board as far as I can see. In terms of ownership and financial control, Sandgaard remains the only director.Leeds_Addick said:Did TS not say last week that he would be the sole director? Maybe I misunderstood and there's a load of fish that don't know where they're going.0 -
Thanks @KentishAddick. That sounds fairly positive to me, in the sense that it could be seen as taking a load off the Steves' and Lee's backs, and leaving them to concentrate on the operational side of things. Will have to see how it works out in practice though.
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God Ready._MrDick said:Does anyone else keep reading this as Rod Geddy?
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Reckon Bowyer would have agreed to this appointment, so would think anything Bowyer didn't want to be in GR's remit that may be listed above, probably ain't. And things they may not be listed above, could well come under GR's remit.KentishAddick said:
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Well if anyone can understand what needs to be done to get Cat 1 status it will be the bloke that invented Cat 1 status
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An exceedingly impressive CV. He could either be desparately in need of a new job to pay the mortgage or he has bought in to the enthusiasm and promised long term investment of TS. It could even be a bit of both. Either way it looks like a positive step for the club and Sparrows Lane. He might even convince Thomas to upscale the plans for SL given the Cat 1 development at Reading he just came from.
To think a few weeks ago we were close to having Jones foisted upon us and now we have the guy that helped set up the Academy pathway.
The ITKs must be doing their nut - the BBC and the Official Site getting first dibs on the news these days. Apologies if I missed someone tipping off Roddy's arrival.4 -
I think @ButtleJR did here (https://charltonlife.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/4064778/#Comment_4064778) but deleted it later, although not before other people had quoted it.
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Whatever he says, Bowyer always gives himself away by the tone of his voice and the look on his face.i_b_b_o_r_g said:
Reckon Bowyer would have agreed to this appointment, so would think anything Bowyer didn't want to be in GR's remit that may be listed above, probably ain't. And things they may not be listed above, could well come under GR's remit.KentishAddick said:
Be good to hear Bowyer thoughts on it
We'll soon tell if he's pleased or not.
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I wonder if he ever used to play cards on the coach to games, because his poker face is nearly as bad as my sister's.
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Good spot. The Cat 1 status for the Academy is obviously part of his remit.RichmondSE10Exile said:He might even convince Thomas to upscale the plans for SL given the Cat 1 development at Reading he just came from.
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Sounds good to meKentishAddick said:0 -
Very good appointment. The role description posted by @KentishAddick is really helpful but the devil is in the detail and it's important that Roddy, Bowyer, Gallen and Avory all understand how their roles dovetail. We don't want any strops from toes being inadvertently trodden on.4
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SporadicAddick said:In 1995, I attended trials for the South of England Universities representative side, which was held at Bath Uni and which he was running. I played a blinder. He didn't select me. Cock.
It sounds like Ged Roddy is a good judge of football talent. It's a yes from me.
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Too many happy clappy Lifers on here this morning, where's Golfie to give this thread a bit of balance 😈.14
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Just hope that LB, SG & SA see it as a plus. Impressive CV if we discount the reports from Reading. TS must be getting guidance from others surely, with apparently little knowledge of the English game where would he chance upon Ged Roddy ? Who on here were aware of him ?1
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Having heard Gallen at the Trust AGM, and unless Roddy is an impossible man, then I am sure Gallen will be able to get on/work with him.
Gallen was remarkably charitable and inclusive towards Driesen at that meeting.
If the football management, which also includes the brilliant Avory, Euell and Baltacha get on in harmony then the future prospects are encouraging.9 -
I'd never heard of him, I confess ........ with a name like that, I thought he did a gardening programme on the BBC.charltonbob said:Just hope that LB, SG & SA see it as a plus. Impressive CV if we discount the reports from Reading. TS must be getting guidance from others surely, with apparently little knowledge of the English game where would he chance upon Ged Roddy ? Who on here were aware of him ?
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Haha when I first saw him mentioned the other day I thought somebody was just twisting get ready.Oggy Red said:
I'd never heard of him, I confess ........ with a name like that, I thought he did a gardening programme on the BBC.charltonbob said:Just hope that LB, SG & SA see it as a plus. Impressive CV if we discount the reports from Reading. TS must be getting guidance from others surely, with apparently little knowledge of the English game where would he chance upon Ged Roddy ? Who on here were aware of him ?1 -
Funny you should say that I thought he was something thing to do with Star Trek. I'm sure his name used to appear in the credits after each episode 😉.Oggy Red said:
I'd never heard of him, I confess ........ with a name like that, I thought he did a gardening programme on the BBC.charltonbob said:Just hope that LB, SG & SA see it as a plus. Impressive CV if we discount the reports from Reading. TS must be getting guidance from others surely, with apparently little knowledge of the English game where would he chance upon Ged Roddy ? Who on here were aware of him ?5
