A resignation looks far better on a CV than a fired!
I think with the investigation about to get underway he was worried about its potential scope and what might come out in regards to him... with him gone, that aspect is unlikely to be looked at as deeply, so less chance of damaging info coming forward.
Has he gone immediately, or is there a step down date? And if he goes before the investigation, I assume he can avoid answering questions about what went so wrong under his watch.
Per the One News report, "Martin's last day at NZF was today."
I love how he decides to 'retire' and then says 'I will retire today!'....most people decide to retire and then give notice...
Martin and NZF must think the football fans of NZ were born yesterday, ridiculous from both
In defence of NZF, Shaw did say that the statement of retiring was Martin's choice of words. A few weeks ago, I was prepared to give Martin some benefit of the doubt re his handling of Heraf, and reconcile he was wasn't solely to be blame in being duped into hiring and then defending the FFs coach.
However there just now seems a tide of evidence out of various sources, that he was not up to it - and the retirement statement is plain weird - obviously trying to avoid having the word Resigned on his CV.
Gees I'd like to see Snedden in the role now. A level headed chap, who speaks plain English, with a proven track record in cricket and rugby sports admin.