dongonzalos
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Potential New CCFC Chairman Joe Elliot is backing manager Andy Thorn to bring the good times back to Coventry City.
Despite potential fresh investment from the new owners, if the proposed takeover goes through, the Sky Blues’ debts will initially be mounting to the tune of £500,000 a month.
life will become even tougher next year when the new ‘Financial Fair Play’ rules will restrict clubs’ spending power to a strict percentage of their turnover.
But Elliot is convinced that the attractive football City played Andy Thorn last season will bolster attendances and give him more scope for strengthening the squad.
“The appointment of Andy Thorn as a Joint manager working alongside Steven will be an inspired decision; he is a very charismatic guy and has got an excellent relationship with Steve Ogrizovic so the camaraderie in the squad will be excellent, one of the best You will see.
"We had a very good end to the season and that style of play will not change – I think it will bring people through the turnstiles.
“We are hoping to have some inward movement before the transfer window closes in the summer – there are a couple of holes in the squad Andy wants filled and we are working on that.
"We can’t go out and spend fortunes, that is not going to happen, but we have to trade more cleverly than we did in the past; we have to manage our assets very well.
“I can give you an example of good trading.
"Sadly Keiren Westwood’s contract was allowed to expire – I guess last year he would have been worth a few million but unfortunately we couldn’t sell him and the lad went on to a bigger club.
“Andy brought in two goalkeepers, the cost of which will be less than it would have cost to put Keiren on the field.
"They also have a value today, which Keiren didn’t because he was out of contract and that is an example of what we have to do.”
"I am sure Stephen will welcome Andy's experience and support with open arms.
Where we also failed previously was not giving Ray Ranson a role as director of football where he can have a more hands in approach to on field matters such as team selection"
"We will be considering Ray in such a role this time round if the takeover is a success"
Read More http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/coventry-city-fc-news/2011/07/29/ken-dulieu-andy-thorn-appointment-was-inspired-decision-92746-29140835/#ixzz2PxDJdyP9
Despite potential fresh investment from the new owners, if the proposed takeover goes through, the Sky Blues’ debts will initially be mounting to the tune of £500,000 a month.
life will become even tougher next year when the new ‘Financial Fair Play’ rules will restrict clubs’ spending power to a strict percentage of their turnover.
But Elliot is convinced that the attractive football City played Andy Thorn last season will bolster attendances and give him more scope for strengthening the squad.
“The appointment of Andy Thorn as a Joint manager working alongside Steven will be an inspired decision; he is a very charismatic guy and has got an excellent relationship with Steve Ogrizovic so the camaraderie in the squad will be excellent, one of the best You will see.
"We had a very good end to the season and that style of play will not change – I think it will bring people through the turnstiles.
“We are hoping to have some inward movement before the transfer window closes in the summer – there are a couple of holes in the squad Andy wants filled and we are working on that.
"We can’t go out and spend fortunes, that is not going to happen, but we have to trade more cleverly than we did in the past; we have to manage our assets very well.
“I can give you an example of good trading.
"Sadly Keiren Westwood’s contract was allowed to expire – I guess last year he would have been worth a few million but unfortunately we couldn’t sell him and the lad went on to a bigger club.
“Andy brought in two goalkeepers, the cost of which will be less than it would have cost to put Keiren on the field.
"They also have a value today, which Keiren didn’t because he was out of contract and that is an example of what we have to do.”
"I am sure Stephen will welcome Andy's experience and support with open arms.
Where we also failed previously was not giving Ray Ranson a role as director of football where he can have a more hands in approach to on field matters such as team selection"
"We will be considering Ray in such a role this time round if the takeover is a success"
Read More http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/coventry-city-fc/coventry-city-fc-news/2011/07/29/ken-dulieu-andy-thorn-appointment-was-inspired-decision-92746-29140835/#ixzz2PxDJdyP9
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