Reinstate Graeme Tunnock as head coach at David Lloyd Norwich
The Issue
Graeme Tunnock has been a dedicated professional coach at David Lloyd Norwich, contributing his energy and expertise tirelessly to support our members, even stepping in when no other coaches were available. His passion for tennis and commitment to the club's members have always stood out, making his recent dismissal an absolute shock to many within our community.
Graeme's dismissal appears to stem from a deeply flawed recruitment process. Following the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) guidelines, a new coach was appointed to relieve the pressure on Graeme. However, David Lloyd's internal tennis process controls revealed that the new recruit lacked the necessary qualifications. Astonishingly, while Graeme has been relieved of his duties, the very coach whose recruitment complications led to this situation remains active within the coaching staff.
The fairness of Graeme’s dismissal is highly questionable, as it seems to be rooted in a breakdown of recruitment procedures rather than his own coaching performance or conduct. For someone who has invested so much time and effort into the development of the club’s tennis community, this is an unjust end to his tenure. Graeme's expertise and leadership have been instrumental to the success and satisfaction of the members he coached, and losing him has already started affecting the quality of coaching at the club.
It is crucial for David Lloyd Norwich to address this matter urgently and reinstate Graeme Tunnock as head coach. Doing so would not only rectify this injustice but also ensure the club’s adherence to fair employment practices. Moreover, a thorough review of the recruitment and dismissal processes should be undertaken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
We urge those in power to correct this situation for the betterment of our club and all its members. Graeme deserves to continue his work and passion where he has made such a significant impact. Please sign this petition to support the immediate reinstatement of Graeme Tunnock as the head coach at David Lloyd Norwich.
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The Issue
Graeme Tunnock has been a dedicated professional coach at David Lloyd Norwich, contributing his energy and expertise tirelessly to support our members, even stepping in when no other coaches were available. His passion for tennis and commitment to the club's members have always stood out, making his recent dismissal an absolute shock to many within our community.
Graeme's dismissal appears to stem from a deeply flawed recruitment process. Following the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) guidelines, a new coach was appointed to relieve the pressure on Graeme. However, David Lloyd's internal tennis process controls revealed that the new recruit lacked the necessary qualifications. Astonishingly, while Graeme has been relieved of his duties, the very coach whose recruitment complications led to this situation remains active within the coaching staff.
The fairness of Graeme’s dismissal is highly questionable, as it seems to be rooted in a breakdown of recruitment procedures rather than his own coaching performance or conduct. For someone who has invested so much time and effort into the development of the club’s tennis community, this is an unjust end to his tenure. Graeme's expertise and leadership have been instrumental to the success and satisfaction of the members he coached, and losing him has already started affecting the quality of coaching at the club.
It is crucial for David Lloyd Norwich to address this matter urgently and reinstate Graeme Tunnock as head coach. Doing so would not only rectify this injustice but also ensure the club’s adherence to fair employment practices. Moreover, a thorough review of the recruitment and dismissal processes should be undertaken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
We urge those in power to correct this situation for the betterment of our club and all its members. Graeme deserves to continue his work and passion where he has made such a significant impact. Please sign this petition to support the immediate reinstatement of Graeme Tunnock as the head coach at David Lloyd Norwich.
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Petition created on 3 July 2026