Fletcher Resigns - Peter Moores New England Coach

[Kev]

Not much hunting went on Matt, the ECB has contingency and succession plans for all key management positions

 

[rabeta]

Not much hunting went on Matt, the ECB has contingency and succession plans for all key management positions

Agreed. they would have had this appointment in mind for a while now...

 

[Sureshot]

"The ECB has developed a contingency and succession plan for all key management positions," David Collier, the board's chief executive said.

http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/england/content/current/story/291620.html

 

[madmusician]

Does Peter Moores love Jones and Giles, or have we seen them gone for good...

More seriously, will the ECB now need a new person to run the Academy? I presume so, but who?

Could be anyone...

 

[aussie1st]

First I've heard of this guy, thought the English would go for a more well known coach.

 

[madmusician]

Yeah, Tom Moody or Dav Watmore were favourites, and Bob Woolmer before his death. Vaughan likes him though, and the ECB likes to use unfamiliar people as coaches - had anyone heard of Fletcher back in '99?

 

[Sureshot]

He was Glamorgan coach iirc.

 

[Kev]

More seriously, will the ECB now need a new person to run the Academy? I presume so, but who?

Could be anyone...

I suppose they already have a replacement in mind/lined up.

 

[Sureshot]

Some more words from Peter Moores.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/6591853.stm

Source: BBC

Anyone spot anything that gives any kind of hint? I can't spot any.

 

[Griffo]

What changes do you see him making to the existing test and odi sides?

 

[Sureshot]

That's a very tough question, I can see him making changes because he is a strong character. Expect a lot of backroom changes, the actual team changes depend on what happens with the selectors.

 

[Griffo]

What changes do the english fans want to see?

 

[Sureshot]

More positive in the One Day arena, a general improvement of consistency of selection and the players would be the main ones. Probably fewer raw talent in the same side. ie. a bowling attack should have an experience head, etc.

 

[Griffo]

what are some names of players to watch out for?

 

[Leicester Fox]

Broad