Manage the Manager

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Manage the Manager.

Unfortunately it has been obvious from very early on in Glenn Roeder''s tenure that he is an autocratic and arrogant man who at least in public does not seem interested at all in the opinion of others. Usually these are not the first things you look for in a leader. They do however make for a fine dictator. It began with Huckerby. Forget footballing skill for a moment-Roeder needed to get rid of a player who maintained great fan loyalty and was much more than a ''favourite player''. He was a rival for focus and opinion, so out he went. That was a clear warning of what was to come. The gutting of the club - players, staff and infrastructure is as much a sign of huge insecurity as it is objective management. If good results follow, fine, put up with the rough edges. If they do not call it what it is - poor decision making, a lack of managerial wisdom and on the pitch, catastrophic team tactics.Obviously, the financial problems of the club do not allow for much change - except perhaps one. The management must manage the manager. Hire on a short term contract ( to the end of the season) an executive in charge of football operations, Someone who is tough and adept. Direct Mr. Roeder to follow certain guidelines. Radical certainly but it happens enough  in North Americam sports business to prove it''s effectiveness.  If Mr. Roeder does not like it, he can resign at no additional cost to the club! The solution to what is happening on the pitch clearly lies with the circumstances and individuals found off it. Reduce Mr. Roeder''s ability to control every facet of Norwich City Football Club. The board could and should do it but they lack pure footballing acumen. What does Mr. Roeder do well? Let him do that and nothing more. Manage the manager.