To me I think this addition to the club shows TS is serious about success for Charlton. I can't say I have heard of Ged Roddy before today but as some have already said, his CV is impressive. It should take a lot of the load off of Avory and Gallen and Bows with team development, both long term and day to day.
Looks a good appointment, but there may be some overlap with the current roles of Gallen and Avory
I think both have been over-stretched after years of cuts so will welcome a bit of help! If anyone can help us get to a Category 1 academy it’s this guy, though I expect that’s a long way off.
Yeah I'm not worrying about his time at Reading. He's had a long career and that was a very brief stint. Everyone has roles they just don't fit with throughout their careers.
Sounds a positive appointment, let's be honest other than Gallen and Bowyer no one else in a senior role has given a shit about long term planning for approx 10 years
I find this more exciting than player signings. Its an investment in the future. Its felt like Charlton were flying on autopilot for years, with heroes like Tracey and Steve keeping it going.
Did TS not say last week that he would be the sole director? Maybe I misunderstood and there's a load of fish that don't know where they're going.
Executive director yes. But Roddy is a club employee (despite the job title) he's not appointed to the board as far as I can see. In terms of ownership and financial control, Sandgaard remains the only director.
Did TS not say last week that he would be the sole director? Maybe I misunderstood and there's a load of fish that don't know where they're going.
Executive director yes. But Roddy is a club employee (despite the job title) he's not appointed to the board as far as I can see. In terms of ownership and financial control, Sandgaard remains the only director.
Thanks @KentishAddick. That sounds fairly positive to me, in the sense that it could be seen as taking a load off the Steves' and Lee's backs, and leaving them to concentrate on the operational side of things. Will have to see how it works out in practice though.
Reckon Bowyer would have agreed to this appointment, so would think anything Bowyer didn't want to be in GR's remit that may be listed above, probably ain't. And things they may not be listed above, could well come under GR's remit.
An exceedingly impressive CV. He could either be desparately in need of a new job to pay the mortgage or he has bought in to the enthusiasm and promised long term investment of TS. It could even be a bit of both. Either way it looks like a positive step for the club and Sparrows Lane. He might even convince Thomas to upscale the plans for SL given the Cat 1 development at Reading he just came from.
To think a few weeks ago we were close to having Jones foisted upon us and now we have the guy that helped set up the Academy pathway.
The ITKs must be doing their nut - the BBC and the Official Site getting first dibs on the news these days. Apologies if I missed someone tipping off Roddy's arrival.
Reckon Bowyer would have agreed to this appointment, so would think anything Bowyer didn't want to be in GR's remit that may be listed above, probably ain't. And things they may not be listed above, could well come under GR's remit.
Be good to hear Bowyer thoughts on it
Whatever he says, Bowyer always gives himself away by the tone of his voice and the look on his face.
Very good appointment. The role description posted by @KentishAddick is really helpful but the devil is in the detail and it's important that Roddy, Bowyer, Gallen and Avory all understand how their roles dovetail. We don't want any strops from toes being inadvertently trodden on.
In 1995, I attended trials for the South of England Universities representative side, which was held at Bath Uni and which he was running. I played a blinder. He didn't select me. Cock.
It sounds like Ged Roddy is a good judge of football talent. It's a yes from me.
Just hope that LB, SG & SA see it as a plus. Impressive CV if we discount the reports from Reading. TS must be getting guidance from others surely, with apparently little knowledge of the English game where would he chance upon Ged Roddy ? Who on here were aware of him ?
Having heard Gallen at the Trust AGM, and unless Roddy is an impossible man, then I am sure Gallen will be able to get on/work with him. Gallen was remarkably charitable and inclusive towards Driesen at that meeting. If the football management, which also includes the brilliant Avory, Euell and Baltacha get on in harmony then the future prospects are encouraging.
Just hope that LB, SG & SA see it as a plus. Impressive CV if we discount the reports from Reading. TS must be getting guidance from others surely, with apparently little knowledge of the English game where would he chance upon Ged Roddy ? Who on here were aware of him ?
I'd never heard of him, I confess ........ with a name like that, I thought he did a gardening programme on the BBC.
Just hope that LB, SG & SA see it as a plus. Impressive CV if we discount the reports from Reading. TS must be getting guidance from others surely, with apparently little knowledge of the English game where would he chance upon Ged Roddy ? Who on here were aware of him ?
I'd never heard of him, I confess ........ with a name like that, I thought he did a gardening programme on the BBC.
Haha when I first saw him mentioned the other day I thought somebody was just twisting get ready.
Just hope that LB, SG & SA see it as a plus. Impressive CV if we discount the reports from Reading. TS must be getting guidance from others surely, with apparently little knowledge of the English game where would he chance upon Ged Roddy ? Who on here were aware of him ?
I'd never heard of him, I confess ........ with a name like that, I thought he did a gardening programme on the BBC.
Funny you should say that I thought he was something thing to do with Star Trek. I'm sure his name used to appear in the credits after each episode 😉.
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Be good to hear Bowyer thoughts on it
To think a few weeks ago we were close to having Jones foisted upon us and now we have the guy that helped set up the Academy pathway.
The ITKs must be doing their nut - the BBC and the Official Site getting first dibs on the news these days. Apologies if I missed someone tipping off Roddy's arrival.
We'll soon tell if he's pleased or not.
It sounds like Ged Roddy is a good judge of football talent. It's a yes from me.
Gallen was remarkably charitable and inclusive towards Driesen at that meeting.
If the football management, which also includes the brilliant Avory, Euell and Baltacha get on in harmony then the future prospects are encouraging.