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Ged Roddy MBE appointed as Technical Director - resigned (p26)
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Gene Roddenberry.RedChaser said:
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 ?
I called him Jed Mercurio (writer of Line of Duty).0 -
Not for us then.KentishAddick said:
We're an ambitious big club.0 -
If Ged lives up to his impressive CV, this could be one of the best signings TS is likely to make.Sage said:This is an excellent appointment.
Ged has worked at the very top of the game and with some of the very best coaches we have seen, including working alongside Wenger at FIFA and the introduction of how academies are run as we know them to be now.
His CV is extremely impressive, and to me, this is a real statement of intent going forward.
Sandgaard isn't here to mess around, he wants success and to build something with strong foundations and a culture that is about being the best and winning. How to do that in a sensible way is tapping into what is an already excellent academy set up that arguably, has overachieved for so long, especially with the resources and facilities we have had to work with in comparison to other clubs in London.
This appointment allows Bowyer to solely focus on the team and how he can improve it. Gallen to focus on the recruitment, the scouting and working closely alongside Bowyer in going out and finding the right type of player we need. Avory to focus on the academy, the philosophy and culture he has set up and with another experienced member of staff at the club who knows about that type of work, it can relieve some stress from him and take us to another level in the production and development of our young players.
Ultimately, what this does is allow crucial members of the club to focus on the areas they're expert in. All whilst we have someone who can lend a hand in implementing what we want to achieve at the club.
Yes, we desperately need a few more players, we need a goalscorer to help us get out of this division, because as soon as we do, the plan can really start to come together. But really, this has the potential to be one of the best signings Sandgaard could've made, especially at this early stage of his ownership.
I vital role that will be controlling the important things behind the scenes, allowing the rest of the team to concentrate on the players and tactics.
I think that I finally understand fanny's tingle and I'm on board the Thomas train.
I'm sorry I doubted you Mr Sandgaard.4 -
Hilarious post. Make me lol X 10.soapboxsam said:If Ged Roddy can dovetail with Lee and the coaching staff and Steve Avory who is head of the academy setup then a good Technical director can be a smart move;
If egos get in the way it will end in tears.
That was my point earlier in the template that TS set up in the states for Zynec Inc: we should know by now is a medical device manufacturer that produces and markets electrotherapy devices for use in pain management, physical rehabilitation, neurological diagnosis and cardiac monitoring.
Good luck to God Ready, in his new job because he will come up against all of the above in bold type with the players and especially the fans of CAFC.
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I am not so sure Bows and Gallen will be so happy. Think despite the restrictions they had a good set up and no one likes change or a new boss being created. Another hoop and all that ..0
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Let's hope that it allows him to do what he's good at. And allows Bowyer and Gallen to do what they do best.Valleysarr said:I am not so sure Bows and Gallen will be so happy. Think despite the restrictions they had a good set up and no one likes change or a new boss being created. Another hoop and all that ..
Maybe he'll be happy to organise club structure, oversee the paper work and budget side of things - leaving Bow and Steve to focus on the football only, the bit that they are specialist in.
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I'd imagine if you asked Bowyer and Gallen to pick between Thomas Sandgaard taking over and appointing Ged Roddy as a technical director, or TS not taking over and them continuing as before, they'd pick the former7
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I can’t imagine Bow and Gallen being able to carry on much longer if things didn’t change (pre TS). They were working themselves into an early grave.MattF said:I'd imagine if you asked Bowyer and Gallen to pick between Thomas Sandgaard taking over and appointing Ged Roddy as a technical director, or TS not taking over and them continuing as before, they'd pick the former3 -
Forgive you this time mate....stay away from the out of touch and I'll informed dinosaurs on shhh you know where....was replaced by Micky Gilkes who was a legend at reading.stonemuse said:
But he’s never worked with Reading has he?Chippycafc said:I live 10 miles from Reading and work with Reading supporters. They have ever mentioned him in all the years I have lived and worked here, and is never mentioned in local football round ups.
That said he comes with a good pedigree and CV. Let's hope this is one of the foundations that this club needs similar to that of the Varney years.
Welcome Ged.1 -
I think this is an excellent appointment.
The club has been going backwards at an increasing pace. Gives an opportunity to put us in forward motion again.
This is not a quick fix, it's a long term strategic appointment which dovetails with TSs stated long term aim for success.
Getting the footballing strategy right can only underpin and augment what Bow and Gallen do with player recruitment and the team.
Of course there is no guarantee but success leaves signs and this is not a bullshit move to appease the crowd, its the kind of bold appointment by someone who has success in his DNA.3 - Sponsored links:
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I worked alongside Ged at British Universities . He has very good experience, and is a visionary. As always, the personal chemistry between him and our major staffing assets Bower, Gallen, etc will probably determine the success of the appointment. Time will tell.16
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Why's that then?MattF said:I'd imagine if you asked Bowyer and Gallen to pick between Thomas Sandgaard taking over and appointing Ged Roddy as a technical director, or TS not taking over and them continuing as before, they'd pick the former3 -
How long have you gotcarly burn said:
Why's that then?MattF said:I'd imagine if you asked Bowyer and Gallen to pick between Thomas Sandgaard taking over and appointing Ged Roddy as a technical director, or TS not taking over and them continuing as before, they'd pick the former0 -
I should’ve known better mateChippycafc said:
Forgive you this time mate....stay away from the out of touch and I'll informed dinosaurs on shhh you know where....was replaced by Micky Gilkes who was a legend at reading.stonemuse said:
But he’s never worked with Reading has he?Chippycafc said:I live 10 miles from Reading and work with Reading supporters. They have ever mentioned him in all the years I have lived and worked here, and is never mentioned in local football round ups.
That said he comes with a good pedigree and CV. Let's hope this is one of the foundations that this club needs similar to that of the Varney years.
Welcome Ged.
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The interesting aspect for me about this appointment is the aspect of being responsible for the "medical, physiotherapy, conditioning, fitness, nutrition, rest and well being". We have a history of injuries and of players being brought back too quickly mainly because of needs must. If he get to the bottom of why this has been the case and improve the situation then that can only be for the best.1
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He’s on a monster salary and our new signings will be window cleaning at his house each week for £5k a pop7
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In fairness how often do you have a chat with an opposition fan and they'd mention their technical director? You'd surely discuss players, the results, upcoming games etc.Chippycafc said:I live 10 miles from Reading and work with Reading supporters. They have ever mentioned him in all the years I have lived and worked here, and is never mentioned in local football round ups.
That said he comes with a good pedigree and CV. Let's hope this is one of the foundations that this club needs similar to that of the Varney years.
Welcome Ged.
I bet the vast majority would struggle to name the technical directors at the top 6 clubs. Txiki Begiristain at Man City is often mentioned in the press, and i know Petr Cech is the Chelsea TD only because he's a club legend. Couldn't tell you any others.1 -
As they are my local team with Swindon , Southampton and Oxford which are approx 40 miles away in different directions and there is flood TV coverage here of them and work with loads of them, quite a bit... to be fair.Chris_from_Sidcup said:
In fairness how often do you have a chat with an opposition fan and they'd mention their technical director? You'd surely discuss players, the results, upcoming games etc.Chippycafc said:I live 10 miles from Reading and work with Reading supporters. They have ever mentioned him in all the years I have lived and worked here, and is never mentioned in local football round ups.
That said he comes with a good pedigree and CV. Let's hope this is one of the foundations that this club needs similar to that of the Varney years.
Welcome Ged.
I bet the vast majority would struggle to name the technical directors at the top 6 clubs. Txiki Begiristain at Man City is often mentioned in the press, and i know Petr Cech is the Chelsea TD only because he's a club legend. Couldn't tell you any others.0 -
I live 10 minutes from Orpington and he’s never been mentioned there either!RodneyCharltonTrotta said:
Ha you must have thought Chippy's post was proper random in that case! :-)stonemuse said:
Ok, missed thatLargeAddick said:
yes and they sacked him ...stonemuse said:
But he’s never worked with Reading has he?Chippycafc said:I live 10 miles from Reading and work with Reading supporters. They have ever mentioned him in all the years I have lived and worked here, and is never mentioned in local football round ups.
That said he comes with a good pedigree and CV. Let's hope this is one of the foundations that this club needs similar to that of the Varney years.
Welcome Ged.3 -
I wasn't questioning that you know and talk to lots of Reading fans. I'm questioning why they or you would ever bother to mention Roddy?Chippycafc said:
As they are my local team with Swindon , Southampton and Oxford which are approx 40 miles away in different directions and there is flood TV coverage here of them and work with loads of them, quite a bit... to be fair.Chris_from_Sidcup said:
In fairness how often do you have a chat with an opposition fan and they'd mention their technical director? You'd surely discuss players, the results, upcoming games etc.Chippycafc said:I live 10 miles from Reading and work with Reading supporters. They have ever mentioned him in all the years I have lived and worked here, and is never mentioned in local football round ups.
That said he comes with a good pedigree and CV. Let's hope this is one of the foundations that this club needs similar to that of the Varney years.
Welcome Ged.
I bet the vast majority would struggle to name the technical directors at the top 6 clubs. Txiki Begiristain at Man City is often mentioned in the press, and i know Petr Cech is the Chelsea TD only because he's a club legend. Couldn't tell you any others.
I have never once had a chat with a mate who supports another club or with an opposition fan in a pub on an away trip etc, and asked "so how's your technical director getting on these days". Some clubs won't even have one.7 - Sponsored links:
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This explains Peter Varney's slightly bitter comment on Sandgaard then. Probably walked in expecting the job and was turned down.0
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I do now!_MrDick said:Does anyone else keep reading this as Rod Geddy?0 -
I have had conversations with opposition fans on 5-3-2 or 4-4-2, how 4-5-1 or 4-2-3-1 only works if you have goal scoring midfielders who can support the lone striker. Why you should never play a Right footed defender at LB, why you should never go from the edge of the opposition area all the way back to your own keeper.
Does their current manager play man marking(my preference) over zonal marking where players don't take responsibility.
Do they serve more than 14 chips, do they have a group of violent fans who might pull a blade from underneath a cap. What is the quality of the trains to and from the ground.
What is the demographics of their Supporter base. local sightseeing spots.
Could their uncle be their brother ?
Who is their technical Director ?
Nope, never asked that.5 -
Just to add to the discussion, I was talking to my next door neighbour this evening, who works with Leicester City's first team and under 23's. Roddy is very well respected in the game and worked really hard to get Readings Academy to Cat 1, doing all the off field stuff. He reckons it's a very good appointment, his reputation is very high in the upper escelons of football in this country. Looks as though, to me, that TS means business. I'm more than happy to take my next door neighbours opinion, knowing what he does and who he works for!38
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Good to hearRedmidland said:Just to add to the discussion, I was talking to my next door neighbour this evening, who works with Leicester City's first team and under 23's. Roddy is very well respected in the game and worked really hard to get Readings Academy to Cat 1, doing all the off field stuff. He reckons it's a very good appointment, his reputation is very high in the upper escelons of football in this country. Looks as though, to me, that TS means business. I'm more than happy to take my next door neighbours opinion, knowing what he does and who he works for!0 -
I didn’t catch this thread when he joined. Good luck to him and hopefully Bowyer, Gallen And Avory all think this is a positive step too.Not the appointment I was expecting first up but optimistically it all holds together for a few years and my god we will not know what has hit us.What are we all going to have to complain about? Not challenging in the champions league in 10 years?0
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Chris_from_Sidcup said:
I wasn't questioning that you know and talk to lots of Reading fans. I'm questioning why they or you would ever bother to mention Roddy?Chippycafc said:
As they are my local team with Swindon , Southampton and Oxford which are approx 40 miles away in different directions and there is flood TV coverage here of them and work with loads of them, quite a bit... to be fair.Chris_from_Sidcup said:
In fairness how often do you have a chat with an opposition fan and they'd mention their technical director? You'd surely discuss players, the results, upcoming games etc.Chippycafc said:I live 10 miles from Reading and work with Reading supporters. They have ever mentioned him in all the years I have lived and worked here, and is never mentioned in local football round ups.
That said he comes with a good pedigree and CV. Let's hope this is one of the foundations that this club needs similar to that of the Varney years.
Welcome Ged.
I bet the vast majority would struggle to name the technical directors at the top 6 clubs. Txiki Begiristain at Man City is often mentioned in the press, and i know Petr Cech is the Chelsea TD only because he's a club legend. Couldn't tell you any others.
I have never once had a chat with a mate who supports another club or with an opposition fan in a pub on an away trip etc, and asked "so how's your technical director getting on these days". Some clubs won't even have one.
Because he was often giving interviews on TV....and on Radio Berkshire...That's why......
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Hopefully it will be more like Geddy'll suggest people and directions and Lee and Steve will decide to go there or not. The last thing we want is someone picking players for Lee and Steve to work with.ForeverAddickted said:I wonder if he'll act a bit like a Tommy Driesen where Gallen will partly need his approval to get a signing over the line
Only this time we have someone a bit more sensible and experienced doing that role1 -
If your moniker on here had been redsouthatlantic I'd have found that harder to believe.Redmidland said:Just to add to the discussion, I was talking to my next door neighbour this evening, who works with Leicester City's first team and under 23's. Roddy is very well respected in the game and worked really hard to get Readings Academy to Cat 1, doing all the off field stuff. He reckons it's a very good appointment, his reputation is very high in the upper escelons of football in this country. Looks as though, to me, that TS means business. I'm more than happy to take my next door neighbours opinion, knowing what he does and who he works for!1
