Quote Originally Posted by optipez View Post
Hmm. I know he wasn't popular but an experienced DOF at a club that's a revolving door for managers and coaches is an asset.
It's now all on Ardley's shoulders, (who's got more than enough on his plate) and if he goes it's back to the churn of new manager, coaches, scouting network, agent fees and the usual tearing up of contracts, compensation and starting again.
Without making any judgement on Paul Hart's contribution, he was brought in on the premise of working with his old trainee Harry Kewell, who didn't last long as it turned out. I'm sure Neal Ardley will have his own views on whether he needs a DOF or not. If he does, then the budget for Paul Hart can be used to bring in a replacement DOF satisfactory to both chairman and manager. If he doesn't, then it's potentially a small additional amount towards the playing budget.