Breaking News John Still becomes Head of Football at SUFC

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Very pleased with this John Stills knowledge of local non league scene is second to none

 

[danbowen]

Hopefully he can step in to centre midfield and add a bit of steel!

 

[WhiteNoise]

This is a nice surprise.... John still knows non-league from top to bottom. Personally this is very good appointment ?

Agreed. Quality signing

 

[Danshrimp1]

Great appointment, his knowledge of non league football is second to none

 

[BoyWonder2]

Terrific appointment. Glad it’s finally been resolved as this had been rumbling on over the past week or so.

 

[Austin the Shrimper]

So no new head of recruitment coming in then. I hope he knows of some players we can sign now.

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[Kris]

Too old! Sack him!

 

[FarmdogSUFC]

Seems like an excellent appointment. You can't question his knowledge of this level and below.

Think it would be beneficial for the club to outline the job roles within the new restructure and what it is they cover. Will put a few minds at ease

 

[Smiffy]

Non-League Icons: John Still - No-one better to spot talent - The Non-League Football Paper

John Still was the first manager to win promotion to the Football League with three different clubs

www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com

 

[onceknownasrab]

Great knowledge and experience. His side's always featured and favoured pace going forwards. Let's hope that rubs off on others. He has retired twice so should be able to give a few tips to some of our senior players.

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

Too many chiefs and not enough Indians?

This is my immediate thought/fear.

Happy to be proved wrong. Certainly brings an incredible wealth of knowledge of this level

 

[Shrimpet steve]

It's a good addition for us as this guy has spent most of his time in the non league! He will know decent non league talent and advise kev! Problem is it's players we need and now!

 

[Lincoln Shrimp]

Really happy with this appointment. Knows the London / Essex/ South East non league scene better than anyone.

I would be interested to know who was the main driver in his appointment.
Stan, Maher or Tom Lawrence? Hopefully all 3 were unanimously agreed.

 

[Austin the Shrimper]

This is my immediate thought/fear.

Happy to be proved wrong. Certainly brings an incredible wealth of knowledge of this level

I don’t think so. This all sounds very promising to me.

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

...and he's already been scouting for Daggers this season so is not working from a standing start.

However he says he's a Daggers fan so Barry won't be happy!

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Old school meets new school. Will be interesting to see how well he works with the coaching team.

Didn’t Maher play under him at Dagenham? I think maybe Benno too. Currie was his assistant at Barnet so I doubt they’ll have any problem working with him.

The one thing the team maybe lacked was experience and Still has this in bucketloads.

He’s obviously getting on a bit now but having him as a (part-time?) adviser, with his contacts and knowledge of the non-league scene and ability to spot a player seems ideal. It won’t do the club’s reputation any harm to have him associated with us either.

 

[GNH]

What John Still doesn't know about the lower leagues is probably not worth knowing.

I hope he's also brought his boots with him, liven up the midfield a little......

 

[South Bank Hank]

John STILL...
He's ahead of the game

 

[Supershrimper]

Very good appointment in my opinion. Knows this level inside and out and hopefully still has his ear to the ground with potential talent waiting to be picked up.

Although this does sound like what we was trying to avoid with regards to friends getting jobs etc

"I have known Kevin [Maher] and his family since he was about 10 and when he became head coach at Southend we got talking," said Still.

 

[Austin the Shrimper]

Really happy with this appointment. Knows the London / Essex/ South East non league scene better than anyone.

I would be interested to know who was the main driver in his appointment.
Stan, Maher or Tom Lawrence? Hopefully all 3 were unanimously agreed.

Seems it was Mayer by the article.