Crows vice-captain Patrick Dangerfield has squashed speculation a player-led revolt resulted in the removal of Brenton Sanderson as senior coach.

Adelaide parted ways with Sanderson on Wednesday following an exhaustive post-season review of the Club’s disappointing 2014 campaign.

Crows Chairman Rob Chapman told the press on Thursday morning that the decision was made after considering key stakeholders in the best interests of the Club.

Speaking on The Footy Show on Thursday night, Dangerfield said the call to cut ties with Sanderson came from board level.

“It wasn’t a decision made by the players,” Dangerfield said.

“When our Chairman refers to key stakeholders in discussions, players are certainly part of that, but that happens every single season.

“Players are always consulted on how we can get better and that’s what good businesses do.

“But in the end, it’s a decision that has been made by the board in the best interests of the football club.”

Dangerfield, who led the Crows alongside Rory Sloane this year in the absence of injured skipper Nathan van Berlo, said solidarity would carry the Club forward.

“We must stay unified, and we will stay unified. But at the same time, we’re here to perform and that’s the bottom line.

“It’s a performance-based industry, and that’s everyone across the entire football club from administration, to the playing group, to coaches, to support staff.”

Dangerfield also dismissed talk that the star midfielder could be headed home to Victoria once his contract expires at the end of next season.

The 24-year-old said he had not spoken to any other AFL club and had no interest in leaving the Crows.

“I love the city, I love the Club and I love playing there,” Dangerfield said.

“And that’s all that needs to be said.”