CONFIRMED: Keates appointed
 

Blimey, its really happened:

[url]https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/statement-dean-keates-appointed-wrexham-afc-manager?fbclid=IwAR0E1zDu_SU_q8aN_RYhAyCbXOFHLri3n98d1d2n7AZiQhWPzxOiXB5u5OM[/url]

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Let the meltdown begin..

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Not read the article yet, can't wait to see the spin the spineless board have used this time. What a bunch of losers.

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So why were the media team crying about some BT Sport guy who was in the know?!?

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Up the shagging 1-0 wins

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[QUOTE=Wrexy;2304065]Blimey, its really happened:

[url]https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/statement-dean-keates-appointed-wrexham-afc-manager?fbclid=IwAR0E1zDu_SU_q8aN_RYhAyCbXOFHLri3n98d1d2n7AZiQhWPzxOiXB5u5OM[/url][/QUOTE]

It's been on the cards for an age, not sure how anyone will be surprised.

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Dean gave a very good interview and we decided he was by far the best person for the job....

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Bringing Dixie into it to take the heat off the board. Embarrassing.

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What happened to 5 working days.. I get the impression it was leaked out yesterday hence BT Sport announcing it and we’ve just announced it early

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"We talked to a number of people about the position, which we narrowed down to and then interviewed five people. Dean gave a very good interview and we decided he was by far the best person for the job."

Who were the other 4? Sounds like utter bollocks to me.

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[QUOTE=rob0916;2304074]Bringing Dixie into it to take the heat off the board. Embarrassing.[/QUOTE]

I thought that too

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[QUOTE=Birdy;2304068]Not read the article yet, can't wait to see the spin the spineless board have used this time. What a bunch of losers.[/QUOTE]

The process was headed by Dixie McNeil, hopefully a move away from Spencer Harris doing everything, either that or a cover up.

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Yay. We’ll be top of the league by January.

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A very clever and cynical move by the board, making the blame for this appointment land on McNeil.

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[QUOTE=rob0916;2304074]Bringing Dixie into it to take the heat off the board. Embarrassing.[/QUOTE]

Isn't it just. Even by their low standards, that's cringeworthy.

Anyway, WST dd just cancelled. Fans club my arse.

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Didn’t want him but will support him 100%

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[QUOTE=Wrexy;2304065]Blimey, its really happened:

[B][url]https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/statement-dean-keates-appointed-wrexham-afc-manager?fbclid=IwAR0E1zDu_SU_q8aN_RYhAyCbXOFHLri3n98d1d2n7AZiQhWPzxOiXB5u5OM[/url][/QUOTE][/B]

More bullshit.

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When there were rumours that he might leave us for Walsall, there was real concern amongst most fans, including myself. Many of us blamed the Board for not giving him a contract which made it harder to leave ( repeated when Ricketts left). So on that basis the logic would be that it’s a good move to bring him back.

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Pearson will be happy

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At least it’s only for the rest of the season and not a 3 year contract.

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Will Andy Davies return as assistant?

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[QUOTE=blackbrookred;2304078]The process was headed by Dixie McNeil, hopefully a move away from Spencer Harris doing everything, either that or a cover up.[/QUOTE]

Doesn't matter who 'headed it up', the board have taken the lazy and most damaging appointment. They are an embarrassment to the club.

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Stop moaning and get behind him. Please��

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[QUOTE=dixierob;2304087]At least it’s only for the rest of the season and not a 3 year contract.[/QUOTE]

End of next season!

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[QUOTE=Wreck Sam;2304086]Pearson will be happy[/QUOTE]

Not as happy as Darlington.

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[QUOTE=dixierob;2304087]At least it’s only for the rest of the season and not a 3 year contract.[/QUOTE]

18 month deal isn't it?

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Nice to see they’ve basically thrown Dixie under the bus here for if it goes wrong.

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[QUOTE=dixierob;2304087]At least it’s only for the rest of the season and not a 3 year contract.[/QUOTE]

Wronng, end of NEXT season.

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It stinks really :24::24:

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Booooo etc

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[QUOTE=Cymro;2304090]Stop moaning and get behind him. Please��[/QUOTE]

At last someone with a bit of sence.

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At least we won't need another 'Meet the Manager', we've already met him.

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[QUOTE=joe;2304094]Nice to see they’ve basically thrown Dixie under the bus here for if it goes wrong.[/QUOTE]

Thought everybody wanted a footballing person involved in the process?

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[QUOTE=Cymro;2304090]Stop moaning and get behind him. Please��[/QUOTE]

Spot on.

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Let's get behind him. It's done. We all like something new, but he turned around a terrible team into a challenging one in his first ever job. I think he takes over with better players this time, and will have learnt plenty by failing at Walsall.

[QUOTE=Birdy;2304076]"We talked to a number of people about the position, which we narrowed down to and then interviewed five people. Dean gave a very good interview and we decided he was by far the best person for the job."

Who were the other 4? Sounds like utter bollocks to me.[/QUOTE]

Was just about to post this
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Well the world's least guarded secret has been confirmed.
My thoughts? The wrong appointment by the board for several reasons including the message it will send to other prospective candidates. Doesn't matter applying the position is already filled.
Still, although I disagree fully with the appointment I won't stop supporting the team. I can totally understand how some supporters will have had enough and understand why they don't want to attend future games.
All I want is this club stable this season and back to fighting for promotion next season. If Keates can do that fair enough.
I will say he has got some balls coming back and that has my respect.
However, this hasn't changed my view that there needs changes at board level.

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[QUOTE=Hamilton Pathetic;2304099]At least we won't need another 'Meet the Manager', we've already met him.[/QUOTE]

Saves any awkward questions. Spencer can quite frankly flip off.

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Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss

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[QUOTE=Cymro;2304100]Thought everybody wanted a footballing person involved in the process?[/QUOTE]

But Spencer and co still making the (wrong) decisions.