Originally Posted by Albionic68
I'd imagine we will have been in touch with him, but there's a few things to consider.
Brighton have a bigger budget than us courtesy of their Prem' payments. They'll be able to offer him a bigger wage and monies to play with both in terms of transfers and behind the scenes development. Conversely it's worth noting we scrapped plans to invest £250,000 on additions to our training facilities. Mark Gillett may have been attracted to work at Forest for this reason, as Forest are investing heavily in their infrastructure. Remember, Dan Ashworth will be very aware of how Mr Jenkins works.
When he left us Ashworth's career was an upward trajectory and he's a very driven man. With that in mind why on earth would he step down to the Championship to a club he knows will be 'cutting it's cloth accordingly' ? He's more than done his apprenticeship and was linked with the DoF role at Manchester United a couple of seasons back.
Brighton may not be everyone's idea of an upward move from the FA but they're in the 'big' league and we are not. The 'other' Albion represents a fresh challenge, a bigger pay packet and like it or not a higher profile than the 'real' Albion given our current status. Dan Ashworth moved on with his career and life some time ago. Likewise it's more than time for people to stop wishing for his return any time soon. All of the very best to the 'new' man Luke Downing, Dan Ashworth's former assistant.
COYB.
Too true 68! Brighton splash far more cash than us - have something we don't which is called ambition - will pay decent money - are in the best league in the world whilst we entertain Bolton and Preston - have generous owners - have a highly ambitious manager with experience and would leave the donkeys on the seafront ie Robson Kanu, Barry, Myhill, Brunt, Hegazi, Bartley......
Also to compare Brighton which is a lovely place with the famous " The Lanes" to West Bromwich is like comparing Salah to Robson Kanu!
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