It's official

All advertisments are hidden for logged in members, why not log in/register?

broomhillblade

broomhillblade

On the move
Joined
Aug 14, 2009
Messages
4,700
Reaction score
2,581
Location
Retford
http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2244112,00.html

Sheffield United this afternoon confirmed that Gary Speed has accepted an offer to become manager of the Welsh National team.

The Club and the Welsh FA have come to an agreement on compensation and he leaves the Club as effective from today.

The former Welsh International captain made it clear that in the end he wanted to become the manager of his country and made the difficult decision to leave by following his heart to take up the unique opportunity.

CEO Trevor Birch said: "This has been a difficult decision for Gary. After only four months in the job he felt he had very much unfinished business but ultimately was ruled by his heart and decided to take an opportunity which may never have come his way again."

"We are obviously disappointed and this would not have been entertained had it been another club side but having received the approach we felt obliged to give Gary the option of discussing the position with the Welsh FA.

"We didn't want to lose him but we have to respect Gary's decision given the uniqueness of the opportunity. This is a prestigious appointment and we wish him every success and thank him for his contribution to the club over the last three years."

United have appointed John Carver, the first team coach, as caretaker manager. He will be assisted by Sam Ellis and Chris Morgan the club captain.

Trevor Birch said: "John is an experienced coach and has undertaken the role previously so we have no concerns that he can discharge these duties diligently and successfully. He will be ably assisted by Sam and Chris. The players are right behind them and are totally committed to getting things right on the pitch and returning to winning ways."

"The club is very disappointed to lose Gary but will continue to move forward. We have started our search for a permanent replacement and are intent on getting the right man who will be aligned with our strategic aims in terms of playing style, development and recruitment, working closely with Academy manager John Pemberton and myself."

Speaking ahead of his introduction as manager of Wales, Gary Speed said:

"This has been an extremely difficult decision for me on many levels and one that I had to give great consideration to because of my genuine attachment to Sheffield United, especially as I was only made manager less than four months ago.

"I will always be grateful for being given that opportunity, not least because it has helped lead to where I am now.

"In a way the Welsh job has come too soon for me because I feel that I have unfinished business here, and I owe many people, including players, officials and staff an awful lot.

"But my main concern and thanks are reserved for the supporters who have been so patient and supportive. They really deserve a successful football team and I would have been more than happy to stay and try and play my part in that.

"But, being passionate supporters themselves, I hope they can understand why the lure of managing my country was so strong and why, in the end, I felt that I had to accept the challenge.

"Sheffield United is a smashing club which I have been proud to work for and I will never forget how it has dealt with me in a professional but honourable manner.

"This has been the most difficult decision of my life and although I have felt compelled to follow my heart, I wish the supporters and everyone connected with the Club every success.

"I know how resilient the Blades faithful are and urge them to get behind the team on Saturday against Swansea."
Click to expand...
 



Interesting to see 'Chrissy' Morgan rocketing up to assistant assistant. I suspect neither Carver or Ellis will be around this time next week, once the AGM is out of the way ;)
 
Jim Chimmerney said:
Interesting to see 'Chrissy' Morgan rocketing up to assistant assistant. I suspect neither Carver or Ellis will be around this time next week, once the AGM is out of the way ;)
Click to expand...

What are the odds saying Fleety? Who's going to be the lucky chap to take the reins?
 
Kingston Blade said:
John Carver with Morgan as player manager?
Click to expand...

Are you trying to ruin my fucking year, no wait, my fucking life..?

This club is in the doldrums as it is, appoint those two, (fuck-it, keep Ellis on as well) and watch us slide into oblivion.

Shocking.

Morgan shouldn't even have been on the playing staff for the last 5 years let alone being talked about as a future manager.
 
Morgan doesn't have his full badges yet, he didn't have any at one point he may be doing this to get his relevant experience up to progress through his coaching badges.

To manage at that level he'll need his level 4 and he won't have it by now, he maybe up to his level 2.
 
For the short-term yes. If things don't go well I just hope we have somebody in before the January transfer window.
 



parisblade said:
What are the odds saying Fleety? Who's going to be the lucky chap to take the reins?
Click to expand...

I wouldn't read anything into it at this stage as most people bothering to have a bet are just speculating and the bookies have basically made up their own shortlist based on the usual candidates and Blades related 'others'. From what I can remember from yesterday's odds there seems to be money for Brown and Carver has been put in as joint favourite folowing the announcement that he is caretaker.

Interestingly, a bit of money for O'Driscoll who is into 11/2 from 10s today at one bookies :)
 
Jim Chimmerney said:
I wouldn't read anything into it at this stage as most people bothering to have a bet are just speculating and the bookies have basically made up their own shortlist based on the usual candidates and Blades related 'others'. From what I can remember from yesterday's odds there seems to be money for Brown and Carver has been put in as joint favourite folowing the announcement that he is caretaker.

Interestingly, a bit of money for O'Driscoll who is into 11/2 from 10s today at one bookies :)
Click to expand...

Hughton been dropped to 7/2 now so 3 favourites
 
davidpinder said:
Hughton been dropped to 7/2 now so 3 favourites
Click to expand...

Yep, with one bookie although I'd take that with a pinch of salt seeing as both Smegson and Hughton seem to have ruled themselves out if you believe the many rumours. The only 4 for money today seem to be Carver, Brown, O'Driscoll and Pembo.
 
Jim Chimmerney said:
Yep, with one bookie although I'd take that with a pinch of salt seeing as both Smegson and Hughton seem to have ruled themselves out if you believe the many rumours. The only 4 for money today seem to be Carver, Brown, O'Driscoll and Pembo.
Click to expand...

My God what a sorry state our club is in, is that it?

Two that are already at the club, one who loves himself more than he could any club and one who won't come as he's got better prospects at Donny, this to me is one of the worst situations we've been in for a long long time, at least back then the crowd were together, now everyone is under a big cloud of doom and generally quite pissed off with everything from tactics, grossly underperforming players to which song they play on the odd occasion when we do score a goal. FFS
 
I think we are beginning to appreciate just how much damage Robson (albeit with McCabe's & Turry's backing) did to our club. At first it seemed he'd set us back a couple of years. It may be more like 20...
 
broomhillblade said:
I think we are beginning to appreciate just how much damage Robson (albeit with McCabe's & Turry's backing) did to our club. At first it seemed he'd set us back a couple of years. It may be more like 20...
Click to expand...

Robson started it, and Blackwell well and truly finished the job off (money or no money). The only common denominator is the man who appointed them and he is the one to blame.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Igor
Managers and their Captains
Replies
5
Views
636
Edgar Allan Poo
Edgar Allan Poo
MiserableBlader
  • Poll Poll
POLL: What do you think Selles will change re interview response on fixed formation?
Replies
17
Views
750
Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou
Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou
Tony Currie
Well done Tom Cannon
Replies
11
Views
1K
coaxingstar71
coaxingstar71
Bartleby
Blades v Birmingham City Pre-match press conference summary
Replies
0
Views
429
Bartleby
Bartleby
Withington Blade
Watford sack manager
Replies
15
Views
2K
Champagneblade
Champagneblade

All advertisments are hidden for logged in members, why not log in/register?

All advertisments are hidden for logged in members, why not log in/register?

Back
Top Bottom