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Darren Moore and Gary O'neil - Sacked.

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Darren Moore has done wonders for Sheffield Wednesday. As for Gary O’Neil, I felt he seemed short-term the moment he took the Bournemouth job. Both managers did well for their teams and should be able to move onto a new club. Good luck to the pair.

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It's such a shame to see managers like Darren Moore and Gary O'Neil being sacked after successfully bringing their teams to higher levels. Football can be so ruthless sometimes. Best of luck to both of them in their future endeavours.

I'm absolutely baffled by the decision to sack Darren Moore. He led Sheffield Wednesday to promotion and now they decide to let him go? It just doesn't make any sense to me. If anything, they should be giving him additional support and resources to build on that success. It's a real shame to see such a talented manager treated this way.

The Bournemouth situation is illustrative of the fact that, in football, there's often no time for sentiment or loyalty. O'Neil did a great job there, but it seems like the club had their sights set elsewhere and were just waiting for the right moment to make a change.

I agree with @DonnyNotts that it might be over a budget disagreement, which seems to be a common issue in football these days. However, it's sad to see good managers getting the boot over disagreements with the club's management.

Sheffield Wednesday might end up regretting their decision to let Moore go, especially if their new manager doesn't live up to expectations. I hope the club knows what they're doing. As for Bournemouth's strategy of constantly changing managers seems to be working for them so far, but there's no guarantee that their luck will hold in the long term. They might eventually hit a rough patch due to a lack of stability.

The whole situation with Moore and Sheffield Wednesday just goes to show how cutthroat football management can be. If you're a manager at any level, you always have to be prepared for sudden, unexpected changes and challenges.

In my opinion, clubs should show more loyalty to their managers, especially those who have proven themselves capable of achieving success. It’s a shame when good coaches are let go for questionable reasons. Neither sacking makes sense to me, and I feel it just makes football look bad. Bournemouth have a reputation for being ruthless at times, and it’s a sign of their desperation to keep up with the big boys.

Hearing about these managerial sackings makes me wonder how much job security there truly is in the world of football. It must be incredibly stressful to always be wondering if you're on the chopping block.

1 hour ago, thommo said:

Sheffield Wednesday might end up regretting their decision to let Moore go, especially if their new manager doesn't live up to expectations. I hope the club knows what they're doing. As for Bournemouth's strategy of constantly changing managers seems to be working for them so far, but there's no guarantee that their luck will hold in the long term. They might eventually hit a rough patch due to a lack of stability.

Watford in my opinion have turned into a bit of a laughing stock with such a process. Personally I would love to manage them for 4 games for 18 month's pay.

It's disappointing to see that clubs like Sheffield Wednesday and Bournemouth can't seem to appreciate the success that their managers have brought them. Instead of being rewarded, these managers are shown the door.

I agree with @KingWilliams that both managers should be able to find new opportunities easily, considering their track records. They definitely deserve better than the treatment they received from their clubs.

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Clubs that frequently dismiss their managers should face fines and sanctions as a deterrent. This would encourage teams to commit to their managers and avoid wasting money. It is unfortunate for Darren Moore, who performed well but was ultimately released from his position.

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On 19/06/2023 at 20:20, DonnyNotts said:

Some of my friends seem to think it is over disagreement on budget. But personally I have no idea

Our owner has claimed that he let Darren Moore go because Moore wanted four times the salary he was previously earning..

https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2023-06-29/wednesday-owner-claims-moore-demanded-four-times-his-salary

At first, all of us were shocked by the owner’s decision. Some still don’t believe this is the real reason, but Darren Moore has had little to say on the subject. There are rumours that Moore intentionally asked for more money or to be released from his contract in the hope that a bigger club would show interest in him. It may have been due to wages and budget, but I think Sheffield Wednesday as a club needs to come before anything else. Now that he has left, we move on. I hope for Moore’s sake that he finds a club where he can take them further.

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12915569/sheffield-wednesday-owner-rants-over-darren-moore-sacking-and-criticizes-club-legend-carlton-palmer

 

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