Tommy Widdrington Gone (1 Viewer)

SkyBlueCRJ · May 1, 2018

Tommy Widdrington has left for Bristol Rovers

Nick · May 1, 2018

Bristol Rovers: Tommy Widdrington moves from Coventry City as recruitment boss

Bit of a shame, it seemed like our recruitment was much improved with him here!

Looks like he has links to the Bristol Rovers manager.

superskyblue · May 1, 2018

On the face of it, that does seem a shame. Can't comment on the ins and outs of it but we've been much more organised with recruitment this season (making signings in Mid-May). Generally the signings have been a success. We can only hope that the transfer policy was mostly down to Robins but I suspect Widdrington was central to it.

Seems a bit of a sideways move doesn't it?

SkyBlueCRJ · May 1, 2018

Really disappointed with this as like Nick said, he clearly improved our recruitment. But, at the end of the day he's moving to a higher league, so the pay will obviously be better so can't blame him. Let's hope a replacement is brought in quickly as the transfer window is just around the corner!

Nick · May 1, 2018

NEWS: Head of Recruitment Tommy Widdrington leaves Coventry City

Coventry City will be announcing the new Head of Recruitment shortly.

Does that mean they have one lined up already?

Esoterica · May 1, 2018

Wonder how much work has gone into this summers recruitment already and subsequently been lost. Hopefully the fact we don't know which division we will be in yet has limited the damage somewhat.

rob9872 · May 1, 2018

Let's hope he doesn't take our assets with him - even more of a necessity to compete at the same level as BR next season now.

SkyBlueCRJ · May 1, 2018

Nick said:
NEWS: Head of Recruitment Tommy Widdrington leaves Coventry City

Does that mean they have one lined up already?

That seems far too organised for us...

Londonccfcfan · May 1, 2018

Wasnt he under contract? Surely must serve some of notice?

oucho · May 1, 2018

As long as he hasn't taken our recruitment database with him.........

Esoterica · May 1, 2018

oucho said:
As long as he hasn't taken our recruitment database with him.........

Don't worry, he left it behind.

Sky Blue Harry H · May 1, 2018

The worry must be, if we had all of our eggs in one basket regarding recruitment - hopefully MR/the club already have a Contingency plan, as TW will surely be going to Bristol Rovers with a similar 'database' of players as we were looking at. Hopefully they are looking at different 'positions' within their squad to us.

Mr Panda · May 1, 2018

We can only hope that Tommy boy gave Robins the access database password before he left...

Mucca Mad Boys · May 1, 2018

Shame, I’ve been impressed with recruitment this year. Hopefully we get someone else in with who’s equally competent.

... Andy Thorn anyone? Hahahahahaha

Sky Blue Harry H · May 1, 2018

Semi retired now, but would love a job like this - although you'd end up hated by half the people on here! Come on Grendel. get your application in asap and then you can't moan about any of the incoming players! You must be tempted.

robbiekeane · May 1, 2018

This does seem a shame, as recruitment seemed to be vastly improved this summer. I guess that's down to both of them though isn't it, not just TW. Hopefully we can get a competent replacement in.

I do get the feeling though that you pay for what you get, and if Robins has some autonomy which I expect he does to allocate enough of the budget to that position then it shouldn't be an issue to get someone in.

Deleted member 5849 · May 1, 2018

Sky Blue Harry H said:
The worry must be, if we had all of our eggs in one basket regarding recruitment - hopefully MR/the club already have a Contingency plan, as TW will surely be going to Bristol Rovers with a similar 'database' of players as we were looking at. Hopefully they are looking at different 'positions' within their squad to us.

On the plus side, he can take Haynes, McDonald, O'Brien to Bristol Rovers

Suffolk sky blues · May 1, 2018

Never easy working with sisu.

Terry Gibson's perm · May 1, 2018

Deleted member 5849 said:
On the plus side, he can take Haynes, McDonald, O'Brien to Bristol Rovers

Vincenti?

oucho · May 1, 2018

Esoterica said:
Don't worry, he left it behind.

Definitely our database....there's no data in it!

better days · May 1, 2018

Sounds like he's done things in an honourable way
Gives Robins plenty of time to get a replacement in ahead of the most important period
Clubs can only sign players once they finish their season, hopefully in our case after the play off final
I'd guess that there will be plenty of good people interested in the Coventry job

Liquid Gold · May 1, 2018

Smart move for him really. Darrell Clarke is held in very high regard down here so he should be stable with him for a while, not like when we lose 1 match and Robins and all his staff need sacking.

Covstu · May 1, 2018

shame really, the change in direction from perm signings rather than a million loanees has made a difference but again still room for improvement but this will come down to affordability again

steve82 · May 1, 2018

Really bad news this potentially is, worked wonders in a short space of time this time last year and its paid off by the amount of players we signed and were competitive in the league this year.

I’d imagine a large part of the scouting has been done already it’s more a case on who to follow up dependant on where we sit come the end of may or more importantly who is on the retained list mid May

Let’s hope the next man is of similar backgrounds and ability

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sw88 · May 1, 2018

Shame when things were looking up. But then I guess that’s why he’s been snapped up

JimmyHillsbeard · May 1, 2018

oucho said:
Definitely our database....there's no data in it!

We will probably just revert to the Former Players Association database. After the success of Doyle, Clarke-Harris and Baker, let’s look forward to welcoming home Aaron Martin and Chris Kirkland next season.

oucho · May 1, 2018

JimmyHillsbeard said:
We will probably just revert to the Former Players Association database. After the success of Doyle, Clarke-Harris and Baker, let’s look forward to welcoming home Aaron Martin and Chris Kirkland next season.

The success of Baker? What's Sophie Faldo got to do with anything?*

(*I did have to Google her name, I don't watch tosh like GBBO)

covcity4life · May 1, 2018

gutted

piece of shit traitor

tommy wankington more like!

JimmyHillsbeard · May 1, 2018

oucho said:
The success of Baker? What's Sophie Faldo got to do with anything?*

(*I did have to Google her name, I don't watch tosh like GBBO)

No idea who she is.
Anyway we’ve not lost a single game that Baker’s been involved with since his return.

oucho · May 1, 2018

JimmyHillsbeard said:
No idea who she is.
Anyway we’ve not lost a single game that Baker’s been involved with since his return.

She's the "baker" who won GBBO last year (says Google). The only Baker I know of who has had any success recently......

Grendel · May 1, 2018

Sky Blue Harry H said:
Semi retired now, but would love a job like this - although you'd end up hated by half the people on here! Come on Grendel. get your application in asap and then you can't moan about any of the incoming players! You must be tempted.

As if it would pay enough

stevefloyd · May 1, 2018

JimmyHillsbeard said:
We will probably just revert to the Former Players Association database. After the success of Doyle, Clarke-Harris and Baker, let’s look forward to welcoming home Aaron Martin and Chris Kirkland next season.

Oooooooooooh you are a cynic

Alan Dugdales Moustache · May 1, 2018

I didn't even know Tommy W. was here in the first place .

letsallsingtogether · May 1, 2018

Could always get Thorn back.
He could also do a job as interim manager of required

Colin Steins Smile · May 1, 2018

This is a concern as he seemed to have made a positive difference to our recruitment. Obviously, not every player was a success, but most seem to have worked out at this level. I would guess that he's been offered better terms and conditions.

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