Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 19 Mar 09:25
Perhaps the head coach could have done a better job of explaining his tactics. But it seemed he never really endeared himself to some within the Pars faithful. A 2-1 victory over Morton, inspired by substitute Chris Kane, the only player to net in the league on Tidser’s watch, gave hope. But it was followed by the bleak disappointment of back-to-back defeats to rivals Falkirk and Raith. The disconnect between fans and the players and management was clear during and after both defeats, with Bord watching the team live for the first time against the Bairns. When Tidser, struggling with illness and losing his voice before the game, failed to carry out his media duties immediately after the derby, instead sending assistant Kevin McDonald, it was not a good look.
Bord’s visit from his Las Vegas base had allowed for face-to-face talks with the head coach. And Tidser told Courier Sport last week of feeling the backing and long-term support of the majority shareholder during those discussions. But, ultimately, it was the conversations Bord had with Cook and the wider board over the weekend that were conclusive. With the decision now made to relieve Tidser of his duties, the head coach was asked to meet with Cook in the boardroom on Monday morning.
News of his departure started filtering out shortly after he left that meeting around 10.30am before an official announcement came from the club at 12.20pm. After leaving his meeting with Cook, Tidser broke the news to his squad whilst assistant Kevin McDonald and youth and reserves coach John McLaughlan were called to the boardroom to be asked to form the interim management team. As the players headed out to train slightly later than normal, Tidser gathered his belongings and brought to an end a troubled stint. It was one that never really seemed like being the right fit in trying circumstances.
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