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Wasps Statement
Discussion started by Boooo , 18 February, 2020 12:17
Wasps Statement
Boooo 18 February, 2020 12:17

Re: Wasps Statement
Boooo 18 February, 2020 12:18
In full....

Following discussions with the Club last week, Wasps can confirm that Dai Young will be leaving his post as Director of Rugby.

After almost nine seasons, Young has told Wasps he feels he has taken the Club as far as he can and now is the right time for a new voice to take the Club forward.

Young joined Wasps in 2011 and helped to steer the Club from second from bottom in the table to three successive Premiership play-offs between 2016 and 2018, including a Premiership final in 2017 when the team was less than a minute away from winning the title.

Young was named the Premiership’s Director of Rugby of the Season the same year, after the team finished top of the table for the first time in nearly a decade.

During his time at the helm, the 52-year-old also led Wasps to the last eight of the Champions Cup three times, including a semi-final against Saracens in 2016.

Young’s glittering playing career was headlined by British & Irish Lions call-ups in 1989, 1997 and 2001, while the former tighthead-prop captained Wales on his way to winning over 50 Test caps. He has also played for and coached the Barbarians.

Young said: “I am extremely proud of my record during my time at Wasps and was extremely honoured to receive the Director of Rugby of the Season award in 2017. It was proper recognition of all we had achieved as a squad leading up to that season.

“I am very proud of the part I played in developing players who have gone on to play for their countries, like Club Captain Joe Launchbury.

“It will be tough to leave a club and group of people that has meant so much to me over the past decade, but I feel this is the right time for both the Club and for myself.

“I would like to thank all the players, past and present, and the staff I have worked with, especially my heads of department who have become like family.

“I would also like to thank the Wasps fans who have been unbelievable in their support of me and the Club, particularly during the tougher times. Their loyalty and support have meant a great deal to all of us and has made my journey even more special.

“It has been a fantastic experience for myself and my family. My wife April and I look forward to following Wasps in the future and supporting Thomas as proud parents from the stands.

“Wasps has been a huge part of my life and I wish everyone at the Club the best of luck for the future.”

Wasps Chairman Derek Richardson added: “I’d like to place my sincere thanks on record to Dai for his hard work and support over the years.

“He has done a tremendous job and, in particular, I’d like to thank him for his advice and help when I first became involved with the Club, and also his support for the move to Coventry in 2014.

“We have enjoyed some very special moments and they will always be remembered fondly.

“I’d like to wish Dai all the best in his future endeavours. He will always be considered a Wasps Legend and will always be welcome at The Ricoh.”

Wasps Chief Executive (Sport) Stephen Vaughan said: “Nine years is a long time at one club in professional sport and Dai has done a wonderful job.

“His commitment and loyalty to the Club has gone far beyond the traditional role of a Director of Rugby, as many Wasps fans and staff who have worked with him will understand.

“In my short time at the Club, he has been a great person to work with but after extensive conversations, we’ve agreed that it’s the right time for a change.

“We’d like to thank him for his fantastic service and wish him the best of luck in the future.

“Our focus now is to ensure we have a plan in place to take the Club forward. It’s important we take the time to make the right decisions as we enter a new era for the Club.”

As confirmed last week, Lee Blackett has stepped up from Attack & Backs Coach to become Interim Head Coach, supported by Ian Costello (Defence Coach), Andy Titterrell (Forwards Coach), Matt Everard (Transition Coach) and Martin Gleeson (Assistant Attack Coach).

Re: Wasps Statement
Boooo 18 February, 2020 12:22
It’s still a little bit cloudy as to whether Dai was nudged or decided to go himself.
But I think it’s the right decision.

Thanks Dai for your 9 years of service.
The majority of which were excellent.
A true gentleman of the game. And I hope he excels in his next rugby challenge.

Time for a change.
Although it looks like it will be a while before we select the right person to take us forward.

Re: Wasps Statement
Gaz 18 February, 2020 12:24
Sounds like he resigned.

Thanks Dai, and all the best. From the outside, it feels like the right decision.

Re: Wasps Statement
neils 18 February, 2020 12:25
Actually says very little.

Re: Wasps Statement
Gaz 18 February, 2020 12:31
"Young has told Wasps ..."

I didn't want to be part of a re-org, or he has just ran out of steam. Either way, Dai's decision, even if his hand was forced.

Re: Wasps Statement
Covwasp 18 February, 2020 12:41
Can re rename the main stand to the David Young stand?

Re: Wasps Statement
wombles222 18 February, 2020 12:48
I think this is a good time for both Dai and for the club. He has been fantastic for us, and will always be a Wasp nomatter where he goes. I think he will be successful whoever is fortunate enough to secure his services, however sometimes a great relationship can run its course, and a change can be a positive for all involved.

Thankyou Dai for everything you have done, the club is better because of you! Now lets all start making steps forward together! (Sm128)

Re: Wasps Statement
Petergwilson 18 February, 2020 12:50
Yep. The statement doesn't say anything other than Dai and Wasps are ging their separate ways. Did he jump or was he pushed ? I guess we may never know and it really isn't any of our business. Best wishes to him and I hope he stays around supporting YY for many years (i.e YY stays with us) and gets to take on a new challenge on his terms.

Good call on the stand renaming. I like it.

Thanks Dai

Re: Wasps Statement
Wilberforce 18 February, 2020 13:08
Sounds to me like he was pushed but they came to a deal where he got a payoff to technically resign (without paying off his entire contract)

This is of course wild speculation of the kind I deplore

Re: Wasps Statement
DrHankPym(superhero) 18 February, 2020 13:14
Thanks Dai for all your hard work, especially with keeping the team competitive during the relocation.

I wish you well for whatever the future holds.



If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score? - Vince Lombardi

Re: Wasps Statement
Worcswasp 18 February, 2020 14:10
No surprise with the basic statement. Lets hope the club gets the right person-people in place to move us forward from our current level. I still feel the Brad Shields Main stand has a ring to it..........but in all seriousness Good luck Dai and Thanks.

Re: Wasps Statement
Trev's Big Tackle 18 February, 2020 14:57
I always thought that if we were to rename a stand we would choose to honour former club captain Chris Bell (and sibling Tommy). That way if we had any visiting Saracens fans we could house them in the Bell End.

Re: Wasps Statement
Buzzer 18 February, 2020 15:05
Thanks for everything Dai. A Wasps legend and gentlemen to boot. Just hoping Thomas stays with us if Dai goes to another club.
Whilst it’s a shame he’s left like this, I do feel it’s the right decision

Re: Wasps Statement
cosmos 18 February, 2020 15:11
Not sure any amount of thanks is enough for what we really owe him and I hope he understands the strength of the good will from fans and players

Good Luck for the future ... whatever that might hold.

Re: Wasps Statement
WaspieMatt 18 February, 2020 15:17
Quote:
mrkwasp1
Not sure any amount of thanks is enough for what we really owe him and I hope he understands the strength of the good will from fans and players
Good Luck for the future ... whatever that might hold.

+1. A fine man, a true gentleman. Thank you Dai.

Re: Wasps Statement
Buzzer 18 February, 2020 15:31
Ps nice one Trev’s BT! With you on that.

Re: Wasps Statement
Penn Wasp 18 February, 2020 17:06
Dai has for sure left his mark.
Just hope the recent times do not take the shine off the previous years where he was rightly recognized as a great guy as well as a great pro.

Thanks Dai

Re: Wasps Statement
Andy1210 18 February, 2020 17:13
Quote:
wombles222
I think this is a good time for both Dai and for the club. He has been fantastic for us, and will always be a Wasp nomatter where he goes. I think he will be successful whoever is fortunate enough to secure his services, however sometimes a great relationship can run its course, and a change can be a positive for all involved.
Thankyou Dai for everything you have done, the club is better because of you! Now lets all start making steps forward together! (Sm128)

Completely with Wombles here.

I doubt there are fewer better human beings in the sporting world than Dai. A genuine and loyal bloke and massive thanks and respect for all he’s done. Definitely one of the good guys.

A change was needed though and hopefully some of the coaching dross will be swept out by a new broom. Personally I think the wrong guy paid the price for two years of poor results and hope that ‘you know who‘ hasn’t brought Dai down.

The way it’s played out and the timing makes me think that Dai may have been offered a role that wasn’t really viable and ultimately made his situation untenable. Could be anything from a hands off role on the board or as forwards coach under someone new. We might never know.

Re: Wasps Statement
westwaleswasp 18 February, 2020 17:23
Parts of that statement read like 'I pushed him out because I want x and Dai wants Y, but it is everyone's interest if we agree to dress it up as mutual'.

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