Echo News Barnet boss Darren Currie

[Evening Echo]

BARNET boss Darren Currie is the new favourite to be Southend United's next manager, according to the bookmakers.

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[gibbinson]

I be happy with him as a manager. Work wonders at Barnet. Who seem to have a smaller pot to **** in than us.

 

[Magnum PI]

Absolutely top bloke... and a good manager .. would be a great coup

 

[NZamba Legend]

I be happy with him as a manager. Work wonders at Barnet. Who seem to have a smaller pot to **** in than us.

Agree. We need a manager who can make us competitive on a tiny budget. In fact, we always need a manager who can do this, but get carried away too easily.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Would definitely prefer to give him a go than McGreal, but still think it'll be Maher and/or Fagan.

 

[LCBB72]

Would definitely prefer to give him a go than McGreal, but still think it'll be Maher and/or Fagan.

Music to my ears .

 

[Lincoln Shrimp]

The more I'm hearing about Currie, the more I'd welcome his appointment. Although Barnet didn't show up yesterday, Currie has had his team playing attractive football all season.
I like the fact that he'll have good knowledge of the non league scene. John Still will be in his ear recommending players to him as well which can only help.
Throw in the the fact that he sounds like a really decent guy who has built a good bond with both players and supporters then this could be a very good appointment.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

If true, this is great news. I’d definitely take him and be well pleased.

 

[CaptainSmudger]

Seemed very casual as Barnet lost in the playoffs yesterday, but maybe he knows something I don’t! Has done a good job with not much money. I would welcome him Here. Best candidate so far.

 

[Lincoln Shrimp]

Seemed very casual as Barnet lost in the playoffs yesterday, but maybe he knows something I don’t! Has done a good job with not much money. I would welcome him Here. Best candidate so far.

He was gutted and very emotional in the interview I saw last night.

 

[ESG]

I be happy with him as a manager. Work wonders at Barnet. Who seem to have a smaller pot to **** in than us.

They actually have a pot!

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

Seemed very casual as Barnet lost in the playoffs yesterday, but maybe he knows something I don’t! Has done a good job with not much money. I would welcome him Here. Best candidate so far.

have you watched the interview? He’s legit fighting back tears at the start. He is gutted

 

[LennySUFC]

have you watched the interview? He’s legit fighting back tears at the start. He is gutted

Would absolutely love to have a manager who cared about SUFC as much as he clearly cared in that interview for Barnet.

The absolute polar opposite to Sol, Bond etc...

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

Would absolutely love to have a manager who cared about SUFC as much as he clearly cared in that interview for Barnet.

The absolute polar opposite to Sol, Bond etc...

But what you have to remember mate is a lot of these guys have just played their first game for Southampton

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Would absolutely love to have a manager who cared about SUFC as much as he clearly cared in that interview for Barnet.

The absolute polar opposite to Sol, Bond etc...

Powell did and all the losing got to him.

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

The suggestion an 'invested' candidate is better than a detached boss like Campbell is equally suspect.
For us, it's been hit and miss.
For every Steve Tilson, there has been a Paul Clark, Alan Little, Peter Taylor and Chris m'boy.
Sturrock? Had nil connection with Blues before arrival, but made a magnificent fist when asked to knit with fog.
Webby may have lived in Southend eventually, but he was an east-end boy.
However, one thing he did tell me was the need to snaffle local talent:
"If you can't build a squad from inside the M25, you ain't trying.'
Shall I send that to Kevin (Australia, Ireland, Timbukto will do) Bond?

 

[gazza]

Probably missing something but how come Barnet made the play offs? Was it decided on PPG?

 

[Lincoln Shrimp]

Probably missing something but how come Barnet made the play offs? Was it decided on PPG?

Yes... PPG

 

[Lincoln Shrimp]

To be fair though Barnet were flying prior to the lockdown. Something like 17 games unbeaten

 

[superblue24]

Would take him or McGreal. Both have experience of lower leagues. I just feel Maher and Fagan need more experience of running a first team. Reserves/yoofs is one thing, first team is a different prospect where you're coming up against tacticians week in week out. Being a likeable and good bloke may not get you all that far. Ricky Duncan is a good youth team coach and well liked, but he was out of his depth running the first team. The head must prevail over the heart.