Echo News Barnet boss Darren Currie

[Chrisb]

Southend wants Currie - OnlyBarnet.com - Barnet FC Fans Forum

www.onlybarnet.com

Well, they certainly want him to stay. Comments about the state of our club makes you realise just how other supporters see us, one calls us a 'complete basket case' !

 

[MisterStubbs]

Any relation to Darren I wonder?

 

[Medway Blue]

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Any relation to Darren I wonder?

She's his cousin. Tony Currie's daughter.

 

[gibbinson]

I rem, Darren Currie being an awesome player bk in the day

 

[camden shrimper]

He'll be used to dealing with players needing to be enticed to the South of England too

 

[Strykr]

Quite interested by this one actually. Something about it feels like a good fit.

 

[KiwiRob]

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

OBL, you may be right. But I think the Chairman has had his eye on Darren Currie for some time. He apparently made an approach before settling on Sol Campbell last year. It will be interesting to see how this works out.

I agree with you about John McGreal. I just think the likes of Fagan, Currie or Maher look the better prospects for Southend.

 

[AustScullyPriorPowell]

OBL, you may be right. But I think the Chairman has had his eye on Darren Currie for some time. He apparently made an approach before settling on Sol Campbell last year. It will be interesting to see how this works out.

I agree with you about John McGreal. I just think the likes of Fagan, Currie or Maher look the better prospects for Southend.

Currie all day long, this appointment needs to be right, he has a good couple of years 'experience' as a first team manager, he's young and v respected.

Fagan and Maher are great and know the players but are 2 high risk.

I suppose Currie's pros are better suited than the other 2, if we get him in quick he'll have time to gel and get to know the players.

Yeah, Currie and chips down by the seaside please!

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

I wonder if there is a Peter Taylor influence here too? I’m not sure if he has Ron’s ear at all on football matters, but he’s a Shrimper through and through, and I’m pretty sure Currie played for him- Currie’s assistant at Barnet, Junior Lewis, was signed by him 8 times I believe!

I understand Currie already lives in the Southend area too, which must be a pull factor for him, no need to uproot his family or spend time away from them.

He ticks a lot of boxes for me, and is less of a risk than the untried Fagan or Maher.

 

[Napster]

I think it’s nailed on that it’s Currie now

 

[Ricey]

Southend wants Currie - OnlyBarnet.com - Barnet FC Fans Forum

www.onlybarnet.com

After reading those comments I really hope we get him.

Roots Hall is a dump agreed but a non league stadium with its ‘small stands’?? Says the club with a brand new stadium that holds half the capacity of Roots Hall. Back in your box and we will take your manager thank you very much!

 

[RHB]

Well, they certainly want him to stay. Comments about the state of our club makes you realise just how other supporters see us, one calls us a 'complete basket case' !

I'm not sure that we need to be told about the state of our club financially, but I get why they sounded off, we would too. End of the day, we are still in the Football League, our potential to grow is enormous, we have one of the best fan bases in the lower leagues and we are still actively in line for a new stadium. Lets face it, we are a challenge and an ambitious young manager could see this as his starting opportunity. (re-reading this, I almost believed it).

 

[Mad Cyril]

Barnet have been a great feeder club for us over the years.

I think we should help them out a bit and show our appreciation by sending them last seasons kit to play in next season.

 

[Mad Cyril]

He'll be used to dealing with players needing to be enticed to the South of England too

It will be easier now that Greggs has reopened.

 

[Barling Magna]

(re-reading this, I almost believed it).

Steady now RHB. Deep breaths and a strong coffee needed.....

 

[Highlands Blue]

Didn't Barry Fry join us from Barnet?

 

[NZamba Legend]

Didn't Barry Fry join us from Barnet?

Yep, and Mark Gower.

We should do more to snaffle managers and talent from the few local-ish clubs who are lower down in the pecking order than us. Dag and Red, Barnet, Orient, Braintree, Col U etc. Why we try and sign players from overseas, Scotland or the north baffles me.

 

[LennySUFC]

Yep, and Mark Gower.

We should do more to snaffle managers and talent from the few local-ish clubs who are lower down in the pecking in order than us. Dag and Red, Barnet, Orient, Braintree, Col U etc. Why we try and sign players from overseas, Scotland or the north baffles me.

Because those players local to us will know that we are forever facing winding up orders, late payment of wages etc.

Perhaps those further afield aren't as aware of that?

 

[NZamba Legend]

Because those players local to us will know that we are forever facing winding up orders, late payment of wages etc.

Perhaps those further afield aren't as aware of that?

You make a fair point.

 

[LennySUFC]

Good insight into what he's like as a manager, what the players think of him etc.