Latest Rumours Mark Gower to return as player/coach?

[Jam_Man]

I spoke to Mark Gower when he was here in Los Angeles in July, when I told him Freddie was back at SUFC his eyes lit up! Seem interested in what SUFC was up to! - he played well, as a right midfielder, distribution was good and always found himself in an open position, not very mobile but still a class player. You may be able to see some of his work on the Ventura Fusion FC website.(v. Swansea City).

He played on the left most of the time.

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

If this is true I suppose the rumour I have heard down hear, of Foran making a return,, must be rubbish. :winking:

 

[A Century United]

He played on the left most of the time.

I think BlueBloodUSA is referring to the match he watched - Ventura Fusion FC v Swansea.

 

[South Bank Hank]

This thread is useless without Fasto.

 

[united we stand]

maybe he is on premiership wages and is going to be the 'casino partner'for the 4th stand ?

 

[enfieldblue]

must admit, i thought gower was brilliant when he was with us. must remember if he comes back to get a seat in south upper n sit on fasto for the game. :winking:

 

[dannypav]

So... After beating four men and nutmegging the left back, Gower sent over a bad cross. Most put out, Fasto ripped him a new one, Gower told him to **** off, left the club and played in the Premier League.

That's the meat of it.

spot on...

 

[DTS]

spot on...

Fatso actually had a go at hime for being lazy and he told his to "get back ****ing on side Gower" to which Gower told him to **** off. Same basic story in fairness....

 

[fbm]

Heard Ldnfatso's Gower story first hand last night.
If this rumour has any truth behind it , then Gower should be afraid......................very afraid

Did you speak to Gower as well?

Otherwise you haven't got a balanced viewpoint.

 

[dannypav]

Did you speak to Gower as well?

Otherwise you haven't got a balanced viewpoint.

That's true.
Happy to hear Gowers side when he returns as player / coach in Jan.......................

 

[ldnfatso]

No comment!

 

[DoDTS]

No comment!

I hear from a contact that Gower is definately coming back quote from Markie:

"you reach a time in your life when money is mo longer an issue, you have had good experiences and some bad, most of which you take in your stride, however I need to go back to Southend to drive that ******* fasto out of the club, only then can have some closure".

Sorry Steve mate it's been nice knowing you!

DoDtS

 

[tia]

Gower was a top draw player for us,Very creative and would be a massive benefit too us again.

 

[shrimpfan]

To many people doing a jethro tull [ living in the past] on here............pining for the old days.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

To many people doing a jethro tull [ living in the past] on here............pining for the old days.

They do that already with Eastwood, may as well give Gower some of the action too

 

[Ricky Otto]

would be another Eastwood and wouldn't get in a Sturrock team because of his workrate

 

[Fairport]

Mark Gower was one of the best wide players we have had at the club. He may still do a good job in Division 2 and may well be a potentially good coach. However, if he did return it would probably be another case of people at the top interfering with playing and coaching matters. Managers should be allowed to sign their own people especially when it comes to coaching staff. It is crazy to have people working together who may not be on the same wavelength, it causes unease and confusion. If Sturrock agrees to Gower signing thats fine, if not it could be another Eastwood situation.
At the moment it is all only a rumour anyway!

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

I hope this isn't true. The last time I saw him play for Swansea, was ages ago when he came on as a sub. He was dead slow, even slower than Leonard. So he didn't run at defenders and cut inside like he used to at Southend, he basically tapped the ball to somebody else, making sure they kept possession. A totally different player.
As for a Coach, there is One out there ready and waiting, that loves Southend, and is the most knowledgeable person on football that I have ever heard.

Paul Clark.

 

[Sufcman]

James Walker to be new penalty kick coach.

But Mark Gower coming would be amazing.

 

[blueveined]

He has apparently bought a house in Upminster and the rumour I've heard is that he might return to the club as a player/coach. Can't disclose the source, but the rumour has come from a Swansea source, not a Southend one. Could happen in January.

Wonder if it's the same Swansea fan who posted this on the Football Forums site this week-

Southend Fans

I am not sure if any Southend fans post but Mark Gower would like to go back to Southend they want him out this Month at Swansea and he have approached Southend offering his services. Southend are a little reluctant stating they have financial problems but he is only after a set wage which the other players are having. Played premier league up until this season although 34 very fit and could easily find a Championship club for more money but that is not what he is after would like to bring coaching into the role.​