Keates has gone - OFFICIAL - RedPassion.co.uk

Rob · 16th March 2018, 16.03:10

"Wrexham AFC can confirm that First Team Manager Dean Keates has left the club to join his hometown team Walsall FC.

We want to place on record our appreciation to Dean for his time here as a player, captain and as First Team Manager.

Walsall FC approached us and triggered the release clause in Dean’s contract in full, therefore we were obliged to allow Dean the opportunity to speak to the club that he supports.

We are in a strong position and our focus remains on achieving promotion to the Football League this season.

There are just nine games of the season to go and now more than ever, we need the support of each and every fan of Wrexham AFC to rally around our interim management team of Andy Davies and Carl Darlington, the remainder of the staff and the playing squad.

We are fully focused on achieving three points at Woking on Saturday.

While we have already begun the search to replace Dean and complete our management team and intend to make an appointment as quickly as possible"

https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/st...ue-one-walsall

welshian · 16th March 2018, 16.04:34

So we still have darlo and davies. Good news at least.

Red Light · 16th March 2018, 16.05:29

Keates given a 3 and a half year deal at Walsall - I reckon he wont last a season.

The grass aint always greener - and he's still a novice.

redrog · 16th March 2018, 16.05:32

great news darlington staying

Todd Sweeney · 16th March 2018, 16.05:57

Fingers crossed, but it seems Darlington will stay.

Huffy · 16th March 2018, 16.06:08

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Originally Posted by welshian

So we still have darlo and davies. Good news at least.

Yes , what a relief !

Funny_Old_Game · 16th March 2018, 16.06:08

Pretty sure Davies will be off too.

Triggered the clause. Bet it was “if Walsall come in I can go for £10”.

michaelps · 16th March 2018, 16.06:24

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Originally Posted by welshian

So we still have darlo and davies. Good news at least.

Spot on. That was the key.
I don't blame DK for going to his hometown club 2 divisions higher, others will disagree but he leaves with my good wishes.
Onwards and upwards now, but at least the rest of the staff are in place.

northwalian dragon · 16th March 2018, 16.07:19

Hero to Zero in my eyes

16th March 2018, 16.03:10	#1-0 (permalink)
Rob Due a Testimonial (info 1 & 2) (info) Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Yale Stand Real Name: Rob Twitter: @	Keates has gone - OFFICIAL "Wrexham AFC can confirm that First Team Manager Dean Keates has left the club to join his hometown team Walsall FC. We want to place on record our appreciation to Dean for his time here as a player, captain and as First Team Manager. Walsall FC approached us and triggered the release clause in Dean’s contract in full, therefore we were obliged to allow Dean the opportunity to speak to the club that he supports. We are in a strong position and our focus remains on achieving promotion to the Football League this season. There are just nine games of the season to go and now more than ever, we need the support of each and every fan of Wrexham AFC to rally around our interim management team of Andy Davies and Carl Darlington, the remainder of the staff and the playing squad. We are fully focused on achieving three points at Woking on Saturday. While we have already begun the search to replace Dean and complete our management team and intend to make an appointment as quickly as possible" https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/st...ue-one-walsall

16th March 2018, 16.04:34	#2-0 (permalink)
welshian Legend Joined: Dec 2009 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: Ian Twitter: @	Re: Keates has gone - OFFICIAL So we still have darlo and davies. Good news at least.

16th March 2018, 16.05:29	#3-0 (permalink)
Red Light Due a Testimonial Joined: Aug 2014 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Keates has gone - OFFICIAL Keates given a 3 and a half year deal at Walsall - I reckon he wont last a season. The grass aint always greener - and he's still a novice.

16th March 2018, 16.05:32	#4-0 (permalink)
redrog Squad Player Joined: Sep 2011 Racecourse Spot: mold rd Real Name: ian Twitter: @	Re: Keates has gone - OFFICIAL great news darlington staying

16th March 2018, 16.05:57	#5-0 (permalink)
Todd Sweeney Taking coaching badges Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Keates has gone - OFFICIAL Fingers crossed, but it seems Darlington will stay.

16th March 2018, 16.06:08	#7-0 (permalink)
Funny_Old_Game Name A Stand After Me (info 1 & 2) Joined: Nov 2008 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Keates has gone - OFFICIAL Pretty sure Davies will be off too. Triggered the clause. Bet it was “if Walsall come in I can go for £10”.

16th March 2018, 16.07:19	#9-0 (permalink)
northwalian dragon Due a Testimonial Joined: Jan 2010 Racecourse Spot: Yale Stand Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Keates has gone - OFFICIAL Hero to Zero in my eyes