"I have spoken to Mick McCarthy. He turned the job down.” "I have spoken to Mick McCarthy. He didn't want to be considered for the job" One suggests a job has been offered and turned down. One makes it clear that tentative talks were held and McCarthy wasn't interested in going any further in the selection process.
You do know his 1st language isn't english. He was born in sweden and speaks several languages. His choice of words may have belied the meaning. If so the reporter should clarify. Not go straight to print. Given the fact the interview process hadn't started and others were approached. I know where my thoughts lie. And it's definitely "not offered him the job"
As harsh as it may be I'd say that communication is a vital part of his job. If he isn't up to that part of the job then maybe shouldn't be in the job?
The problem is how competent are the people above him, those that are required to make such decisions on the CEO's future? It just seems like a very naive, inexperienced set up all the way through, from the board to the CEO.
Barnsley FC, having made a shortlist of five for the vacant position of first team coach, have been forced to reopen the application process as it has transpired that none of the five candidates actually wanted the job. We look forward to reading how, when an applicant is eventually found who is desperate enough to take up the position, he was the first choice all along.
Thank goodness he wasnt 50% at the ground. Or maybe he was and got stuck in the managers revolving door.
I saw a caravan being towed around the back of the east stand yesterday. I'm sure the number plate was.. COL 1N