I didn't mean it as a change of strategy in how the club is run, I meant it more than hiring Comolli so quickly with so little vetting is completely out of line with what they've asked to us to expect of them on other issues ranging from the stadium to Hodgson.
There's definitely the case that it was naivety on their part initially, but to such an extent from seemingly astute business people? It is done now so it wouldn't be great to have a go at them for things they can't alter, but hiring someone in such a key role with such little thought is concerning. The hope is that they're now learning from that and we can only wait and see in that regard. What I do think is that there should be some level of culpability on FSG for hiring Comolli initially if they now feel he was the wrong man.
From my point of view, it seems wrong to praise them for ruthlessness in this situation when it was initial recklessness that have forced it.
I understand your point but think you're overstating the case when you say it was a 'reckless' appointment. Commolli is (or was) respected in the game.
Any senior level appointment is a risk and it's sometimes difficult to separate what an individual has done from an overall company strategy. I still see people saying we should have got Peter Kenyon at Liverpool because of the amazing commercial brain he has and what he did at United. He was poached by Chelsea and was eventually sacked.
All of the best people on my staff and all of the best consultants and contractors I work with have come through personal recommendation from people I trust. It's how business is done. And 95% of our work (at least) comes through personal recommendation and repeat work.
