August 28th 2024.
David Longwell, the esteemed academy manager at a former Premier League team, has decided to step down from his role at Burnley. This news came as a surprise to many, as Longwell had only taken on the position last November. He brought with him a wealth of experience from his time at other clubs such as Shrewsbury Town, New York Red Bulls, Orlando City, and St. Mirren.
Unfortunately, Longwell's time at Turf Moor has come to a sudden and dramatic end. It has been reported that he accidentally sent a scathing assessment of the first-team squad to the wrong WhatsApp group. Instead of sending it to an agent, the message was received by the club's Under-21 players. This caused quite a stir within the team and ultimately led to Longwell's resignation.
According to The Sun, Longwell did not hold back in his message. He criticized several players in the squad, as well as the former manager Vincent Kompany, who left the club last summer to join Bayern Munich. In his message, Longwell expressed his frustration with the team's spending habits, stating that they signed too many players in the Championship, struggled to get them off the payroll, and then continued to spend more money in the Premier League.
He went on to call certain players "rubbish" and a "big waste of money", while also stating that one player was "miles off" the Premier League level and too weak for the national team. These harsh words did not go unnoticed by the club's senior officials, and Longwell was reportedly forced to hand in his resignation.
According to a source, Longwell's message was highly detailed and even included his thoughts on the value of each player. It seemed as though it was intended for an agent, but unfortunately, it ended up in the hands of the wrong group. This indiscretion led to Longwell's departure from the club.
The news of Longwell's resignation was also shared with the parents of the academy players by Burnley's director of football development, Paul Jenkins. It is clear that this mistake has had a big impact on the team, and it remains to be seen how they will move forward without Longwell.
As for Burnley, they have started their season in the Championship under new manager Scott Parker. Despite their relegation from the Premier League last season, they have managed to win two out of their first three games. Only time will tell how this change in leadership will affect the team, but one thing is for sure, Longwell's departure has caused quite a stir at Turf Moor.
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