Deano signed for 4th time

[LoughboroBlade]

New role at the Academy. Didn't realise Geary had also been given a role there too.

With Deano's experience, great to have him involved.

 

[The_Green_Man]

I once went to a function at BDTBL and spent a good half hour talking to Deano. I couldn't believe how much passion he actually has for the club, he is as much a fan as any one of us. Great to see him back involved.

 

[cal the blade]

posssible future manager me thinks

 

[SwissBlade]

Bladey bladeness meter will be about to explode!

 

[UnitedBlade]

Good for the club. He's done some interesting jobs since he's retired.

I've met him and am pleased to say in this instance do meet your heroes - he's a thoroughly nice guy.

UTB

 

[SwissBlade]

Good for the club. He's done some interesting jobs since he's retired.

I've met him and am pleased to say in this instance do meet your heroes - he's a thoroughly nice guy.

UTB

And I don't disagree with him being good for the club, but do we just appoint on players being former Blades (mostly from the long ball era's) or are these guys genuinely the best qualified for the job?

 

[itsinyerblood]

Hasn't Deane been head coach of a Norwegian team? Memory tells me he was successful while doing this, so I doubt his appointment is based purely on sentiment. He's here on merit, so cut him some slack (I doubt he'll need this) and let's see how he does.

 

[UnitedBlade]

And I don't disagree with him being good for the club, but do we just appoint on players being former Blades (mostly from the long ball era's) or are these guys genuinely the best qualified for the job?

In this case genuinely very qualified for the job. Perhaps you haven't read the OS about his role - specifically to work with the young strikers in the Academy and to help with recruitment. He's a qualified coach, has scored numerous PL goals and did some interesting coaching with Leeds Met (not sure if he's still involved with that company) has managed successfully in Norway. His CV fits very well.

 

[Revolution]

Deano is a bright man and has done well in Norway.

He has said that he has had trouble getting interviews for English managers jobs.

 

[Bergen Blade]

In this case genuinely very qualified for the job. Perhaps you haven't read the OS about his role - specifically to work with the young strikers in the Academy and to help with recruitment. He's a qualified coach, has scored numerous PL goals and did some interesting coaching with Leeds Met (not sure if he's still involved with that company) has managed successfully in Norway. His CV fits very well.

I'd say he's hugely overqualified and will expect him to keep looking for managerial jobs. In the meantime, this is win-win.

 

[Sothall_Blade]

Some people have been brainwashed into believing that anyone associated with Bassett or Warnock's successful teams should be treated with disdain.

 

[Rodley]

Some people have been brain-washed into believing that anyone associated with Bassett or Warnock's successful teams should be treated with disdain.

Anyone criticising Deano can foxtrot oscar. A bona fide Blades Legend!

 

[Woodwardfan]

I'm in love with the man, always will be. Hope for his and all our sakes he never becomes manager. What a role model for the lads; thorough professional and a gentleman, United to the core.

 

[Grecian2000]

Some people have been brainwashed into believing that anyone associated with Bassett or Warnock's successful teams should be treated with disdain.

Not sure about that Sothers. I think it's more like a one man crusade.

 

[1danewhitehouse]

Great for all concerned. A club legend bringing a bit of feel good factor whilst also being about more than sentiment. He has experience as a top striker and a decent coach/manager. Surely a good thing for the kids coming through the academy. Let's hope he can help turn DCL into the next him

 

[SUFC Guy]

Bladey bladeness meter will be about to explode!

 

[Trigger Blade]

has scored numerous PL goals

Including, and I shall never tire of saying this, the first one ever

 

[Rollerball]

tbh when i first heard i thought WTF, then i remembered he has quite a good cv since he quit football, a wealth of knowledge to pass on, very probably contacts now in norway and scandinavia and someone who still possesses, i believe a genuine love of the club.
possible future Blades manager, given time perhaps but definately a coup of a signing.
Welcome home Deano
#UTB

 

[Guesty]

Good timing, what with two of his clubs playing each other on Saturday.

 

[LoughboroBlade]

Including, and I shall never tire of saying this, the first one ever

In August 2017, it'll be 25 years since that great moment. To mark the occasion I think we should gather together the 22 players on the pitch at the time and the 3 officials and do a full recreation of that moment on the Bramall Lane pitch.

Think Baddiel & Skinner done on a larger scale. 2 years to get this arranged...

 

[SwissBlade]

In this case genuinely very qualified for the job. Perhaps you haven't read the OS about his role - specifically to work with the young strikers in the Academy and to help with recruitment. He's a qualified coach, has scored numerous PL goals and did some interesting coaching with Leeds Met (not sure if he's still involved with that company) has managed successfully in Norway. His CV fits very well.

I was making a general point, deano looks like he's worked for his coaching quals

 

[JohnDenver]

I rather hope Deano doesn't become our manager simply because I don't want his association with club remembered for him being anything other than the best striker we've had in my lifetime.

The Pinchmeister objects to a lot of ex-players being described as legends. I think Sir Brian is the only true legend I've been fortunate enough to see earn that title.

*genuflects in his general direction*

 

[Geordie Blade]

I know he's 47 now, but I reckon he'd do a lovely job at centre back. Or possibly a Beckenbauer-type sweeper role.

Seriously, I'm delighted that he's back involved with the club, and he'll have so much to pass onto the youngsters.

 

[diplomat]

Deano will always be 22 with shorts that look a little bit too small to me.

Legend.

 

[crucialkneeligaman]

I thought Deano was doing a good job at his club in Norway. Anyone know why he's back, pushed or jumped ?.

 

[metalblade]

now where's that Pinchy fellow ?

 

[Grecian2000]

I thought Deano was doing a good job at his club in Norway. Anyone know why he's back, pushed or jumped ?.

Advised to leave by Ryan Shawcross after a serious stalking issue I heard.

 

[UnitedBlade]

Let's hope he can help turn DCL into the next him

That would be a good first "project" to give him !

 

[BushBlade]

Including, and I shall never tire of saying this, the first one ever

I'll never tire of reading it.

 

[UnitedBlade]

"away abroad at the moment with Lee Turnbull looking at a player .................."

Interesting comment from Adkins, - very interesting, any good Norweigan strikers around at the moment ?