ROBERTS TAKES CHARGE FOR EUROPE
OSIAN Roberts will be in charge of Rhyl for their forthcoming Champions League ties against Partizan Belgrade.
Head coach Allan Bickerstaff will be unable to lead the side in either the home or away leg due to a long-standing family commitment.
"I'm very disappointed I won't be there, but this commitment was made a long time ago," said Bickerstaff, who also claimed incorrect dates had been given to him regarding the Champions League schedule.
"There is no-one better than Osian to take the helm for Europe; he has a wealth of experience and the players know and respect him."
Roberts began last season as the head coach at Belle Vue, but a few games into the campaign he was forced to take a back-seat due to his high standing within the FAW allowing him little time to commit to Rhyl.
Bickerstaff took on the head coach mantle and led the Lilywhites to the Welsh Premier League title.
Roberts and Bickerstaff were together on the bench for this afternoon's friendly against Denbigh Town for which a report will follow.
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The only incorrect dates which could have been given would have been the assum,prtion made by many that we would be in the first - rather than second - qualifying round. The first will have finished next week. Wonder if the further assumption was that we would have lost in that first round ?
What a surprise - manager unable to attend again. Presentation night in Robin Hood!! Thought local lad would support his team Get him out and someone who really cares in.
Never mind that, what about going on bloody holiday when your team is about to play the biggest European tie they perhaps will ever play!
It's unbelieveable, ok Bickerstaff did well last season but the club also allowed him a tremendous budget and the chance to raise his profile. Whatever his success, that does not give him the right to treat the club like this.
Imagine Rafa Benitez going on holiday when Liverpool had a big Euro tie, he'd be pilloried and sacked!
I can only imagine that Peter Parry will be none too pleased with Bickerstaff's decision and the result could have serious repercussions for the head coach.