Monday, May 15, 2006

Fazackerley edged out in reshuffle.

As part of his end of season analysis, Stuart Pearce has reshuffled his backroom staff with Derek Fazackerley being moved to a new scouting role. Fazackerley's new job description is somewhat confusing, with his responsibilities being 'dealing with agents, scouting potential targets and player co-ordination'.

Steve Wigley - who joined last summer with the responsibility for the reserves and academy, moves up to become first team coach with Frank Bunn assuming the post Wigley has vacated.

Although his time in charge at Southampton didn't go succesfully for him, he joined the club with a great reputation for developing young talent. Pearce obviously trusts him and he seems to have been his 'eyes in the stand' for most of the games last season whilst Pearce was down on the touchline.

Personally I think it is a good move as Fazackerley is clearly a Keegan holdover and didn't appear to contribute much to the team last season, something I imagine Wigley will correct. Also Wigley will bring a good knowledge of some of the younger players coming through which may be vital as it is likely they will be seeing increased playing time next season.

vote it up!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Interesting comments. Do you have the same view now considering City's appalling results since Faz's departure as first team coach? I would suggest that Pearce, new coach and players have lost the plot since Faz departed.