[Official Site] OPEN LETTER FROM NEERAV PAREKH

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  1. Dalestykes

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    You should know better than that Helen. I’m simply trying to help my mental health.
     
    Dalestykes, May 14, 2022
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    I understand what you are saying, but that seems indicate that UK managers/coaches last longer whereas I think you will find that the average tenure is only around 12-18 months. Don't see foreign managers being more prone to jumping ship than our own.
     
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    I don't think it matters what nationality someone is. If they're successful then they're wanted higher up the pyramid or by someone who can pay a lot more. If they fail they'll be moved on and sacked.

    Only have to look at Rob Edwards this week for evidence of that. Lowe going to Plymouth as well. Plenty of examples from last season too. Nobody hangs around in management any longer, sadly. Best you can hope for is several years of mediocre-ness at a level your bosses are happy with - but even that goes sour eventually (Alex Neil at Preston).
     
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    Switch Cas for the mighty Trin and we'd have found the first thing we actually agree on!
     
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  5. Dalestykes

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    and yet again you provide me with another reason not to switch.:D

    Wakefield? Just a small town near Castleford.
     
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    It's difficult to compare because we obviously haven't appointed a UK based manager recently. But the average tenure of our last few is appalling. We have to find a way to get some continuity imo and I think it's more likely we'll get that with someone based here.
     
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    Time will ultimately tell, however that's the best bit of communication we had for a long time from the club so I applaud it. I may yet reconsider my postion on my season ticket. Fair play, we asked for it and they have responded.
     
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    Castleford is just an annoying shadow to Wakefield. Forever following it around wondering what might have been.

    We're on the same page with the Super Reds and The Bhoys though.
     
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    Mmmmm…… 7 years and 16 matches since Wakey last beat Cas. It’s not a good look:D
     
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    It sounds like a bit of a Parekh victory to me
     
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    Was that the Golden Point drop goal as well?
     
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    I'm not bothered about nationality. I'm bothered about whether they are coming solely because they see us as a stepping stone. I think it's more likely they will if they are coming from abroad because to be frank, I don't know why they would choose us otherwise.

    Re the examples you've given, there are also examples where that hasn't been the case Ben. Gareth Ainsworth at Wycombe, Tony Mowbray (I know he's leaving), Mark Robins, Paul Warne. I think all of those would be considered to have done a good job. And I think there are others - just can't think right now. Whilst the average tenure of managers is in general definitely shorter than it was years ago, I am confident in saying that our average is much shorter than most other EFL clubs. That's a problem imo and I think two key factors behind it are the Conway/Lee strategy and that the last few have been continental. If we're to build anything we have to increase average tenure. Appointing a couple currently based in the UK will help in my view. Sure, it won't guarantee it but I think it'll contribute.
     
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    I think with Ainsworth there’s a reluctance from some of the clubs that have looked at him to take the plunge. Whether that’s his approach or the style of play. But wasn’t he on the verge of jointing Sunderland?

    Warne is a fair shout. But that’s mainly because Rotherham have stuck with him. We didn’t lose Stendel because we got promoted, it was because we weren’t performing. Warne did the same but Rotherham stuck with him.

    I know what you’re saying, and do agree to an extent, but if we finish 5th in the Championship we’ll likely lose whoever is in charge. If we’re promoted from League One then we’re less likely because it’s a smaller step and there’s a follow up season to tackle.

    Struber was a weird one. He did succeed but I was surprised he was in such demand (linked with Watford prior to New York Red Bull). I think our crime there, in terms of keeping them long term, was hiring somebody who was already highly thought of. We just got in first with the opportunity.

    I don’t fall out with someone leaving if successful. It means we’re doing something right. Our mess came when we stopped following the plan that went Stendel - Struber - Val. The idea that you hire a coach who plays a similar style does in theory mean the transition is easier on the players. We saw evidence of that until we hired Schopp and the players looked like they’d never seen a football pitch before.
     
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    Definitely the right noises from Neerav. I've never quite understood how we came to be taken over. I obviously understand there was pressure on Patrick to sell due to his health, but I don't think we ever got an explanation as to why and how PMG and NCC became involved. I simply assumed that they became aware the club was available and pitched themselves as wanting to run the Wish version of the Red Bull football setup. I'd be interested to know how Neerav became involved, I thought he owned a data analytics company but it turns out that is a different Neerav Parekh. Was he an acquaintance of Patrick's? Maybe he'll elaborate on the 27th.
     
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    Castleford wakefields car park.
     
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    "Putting results on the pitch as the primary driver". At last. If the actions of the new board matches their words, we're back to being a football club.
    Well said, Neerav Parekh.
     
    JLWBigLil, May 14, 2022
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    That pretty well sums me up, I'm left handed by the way.
     
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    Are you for signing up now BigLil?
     
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    Sorry for interrupting but just to let you know I renewed last night, despite being so against it over the last few days and weeks.
    I've cottoned on to the fresh vibes coming out of Oakwell and want to take the ride again.
    I like the idea of the new chairman and hope he can guide the club down its new road.
     
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    Maybe we could swap him for Oularé…
     
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