
Originally Posted by
Longshortandtall
That has to be the way forward SOB to end the stalemate. Prince is entitled to push for change if he sees this is the best way to get into the Premiership. Provided there is no threat to CW's position I don't see what the problem is in looking at the foreign market. If the Belgian club the Prince has bought is to be used as a feeder club to SUFC then again no problem with that approach. We need to scout overseas as we can't compete in the UK market.
The sticking point would seem to be Van Winckel's role. He's currently called a Technical Director and there is a suggestion that the fall out occurred when it was proposed he sat on the Technical Committee which deals with player recruitment. Again provided Van Winckel doesn't have a casting vote and is only 1 member with one voice whats the problem here? He has a wealth of knowledge in the Belgium market and a lot of expertise in sports science which could assist Matt Prestridge in player conditioning/fitness.
Seems to me there is a lot of posturing over who has the final say on matters and what everyone needs to do including the owners is to work together to effect the incremental improvements the manager keeps stressing we need to move up to the next level.
Of course finding the increased investment from both owners is critical but that may be held up because of the dispute and not because of a serious lack of funds. Who knows? whatever happens we need a speedy resolution.
A new agreement between the owners setting out structure, responsibilities and agreed levels of investment would seem the best outcome for all.