Calderón Out — But Who’s Really Pulling the Strings?

So Calderón’s gone. Llera too. And here we are again — yet another coaching reset at Bristol Rovers. But let’s not kid ourselves: the problem isn’t just in the dugout. It’s above it.

There’s been growing talk of interference in playing matters, and at this point, it’s hard to ignore. Selection headaches, tactical mismatches, signings that don’t fit the system — it’s no secret that decisions haven’t always been left to the coaching staff. If those at the top are calling the shots on the pitch, then what chance does any manager really have?

Calderón came in with fresh ideas and a good attitude, but you can only do so much when your authority is undermined. If Llera was meant to help steady the ship, he was clearly swimming against the current too. Now both are gone, and the cycle continues.

No explanation. No accountability. Just a generic statement and a promise of a "thorough process" — the same empty phrase we’ve heard too many times before.

When coaches come and go this frequently, fans are right to question what’s happening behind the scenes. And when there are repeated rumours of interference in team selection, recruitment, and day-to-day football decisions, it’s hard not to point the finger upward. Especially when those at the top go radio silent every time something blows up.

You can’t keep hiding behind closed doors while expecting supporters to blindly follow along. This club isn’t just a business — it’s a community. It deserves honesty. It deserves a plan. And right now, it feels like we have neither.

Until the ownership shows they’re willing to take responsibility and communicate with the fans, this instability will keep repeating itself. The next appointment matters — hugely — but so does the culture behind it.

We don’t just need a new coach. We need transparency. We need leadership. And most of all, we need owners who respect the badge as much as the fans do.

If the owners really care about the future of this club, they need to step back, let football people make football decisions, and stop micromanaging from the boardroom. Otherwise, it doesn’t matter who gets the job next — they’ll just be the next name on a long and growing list.

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