Post by QPR Report on Nov 1, 2009 20:30:42 GMT
Should have stuck with Dean Wilkins
Brighton Official Site - Slade Leaves Albion
Posted on: Sun 01 Nov 2009
Russell Slade is leaving Brighton & Hove Albion after eight months in charge.
He was relieved of his duties earlier today, following the 3-3 draw with Hartlepool United at Withdean yesterday, which left Albion just one place above the relegation zone.
Chairman Tony Bloom commented, "It is not a decision we have taken lightly and one taken with a heavy heart.
"Russell is a good man - which made it an even harder decision to take - but it is one which has been made in the club's best interests.
"Like all Albion fans, I am extremely grateful for Russell's achievements at the end of last season, as he kept us in League One against the odds."
Slade added, "I am extremely sad that things have not worked out - but we have parted on good terms.
"I felt we were progressing through a much-needed and vital rebuilding process; that was never going to be easy with the large turnover of players during the close season.
"Whoever the club appoints will inherit a squad with enormous potential and an extremely supportive fan base. The supporters have been first class throughout my time here - and I would like to place on record my thanks to them.
"I'd also like to thank those staff and players, who worked so hard for me during the past eight months, and of course Dick Knight for giving me the opportunity to manage the club in the first place."
Assistant manager Dean White and first-team coach Bob Booker are also leaving the club. Martin Hinshelwood will takeover as caretaker manager, assisted by Steve Brown and Charlie Oatway.
Bloom added, "Dean and Bob have both played a huge part in the club's history, not least in the three most-recent promotion successes. I would like to thanks them for their commitment over the past nine years."
www.seagulls.co.uk/page/Latest/0,,10433~1843805,00.html
Brighton Official Site - Slade Leaves Albion
Posted on: Sun 01 Nov 2009
Russell Slade is leaving Brighton & Hove Albion after eight months in charge.
He was relieved of his duties earlier today, following the 3-3 draw with Hartlepool United at Withdean yesterday, which left Albion just one place above the relegation zone.
Chairman Tony Bloom commented, "It is not a decision we have taken lightly and one taken with a heavy heart.
"Russell is a good man - which made it an even harder decision to take - but it is one which has been made in the club's best interests.
"Like all Albion fans, I am extremely grateful for Russell's achievements at the end of last season, as he kept us in League One against the odds."
Slade added, "I am extremely sad that things have not worked out - but we have parted on good terms.
"I felt we were progressing through a much-needed and vital rebuilding process; that was never going to be easy with the large turnover of players during the close season.
"Whoever the club appoints will inherit a squad with enormous potential and an extremely supportive fan base. The supporters have been first class throughout my time here - and I would like to place on record my thanks to them.
"I'd also like to thank those staff and players, who worked so hard for me during the past eight months, and of course Dick Knight for giving me the opportunity to manage the club in the first place."
Assistant manager Dean White and first-team coach Bob Booker are also leaving the club. Martin Hinshelwood will takeover as caretaker manager, assisted by Steve Brown and Charlie Oatway.
Bloom added, "Dean and Bob have both played a huge part in the club's history, not least in the three most-recent promotion successes. I would like to thanks them for their commitment over the past nine years."
www.seagulls.co.uk/page/Latest/0,,10433~1843805,00.html
