Breaking News Mark Molesley appointed as manager

[Ricey]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1293924793176207363

 

[andyblue]

Finally.....https://twitter.com/sufcrootshall/status/1293924623248171008?s=21

 

[Ricey]

And it’s done!!!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1293925212107485185

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Mark Molesley Appointed Southend United Manager

We are delighted to announce Mark Molesley as the club’s new first team Manager on a three-year contract.

www.southendunited.co.uk

From the OS.MM is our new manager.

 

[manor15]

Signs a three year contract. Joined by Tom Prodomo, his assistant, assume the rest of the team are on the way.

 

[Ricey]

Three year contract!

 

[thenobster]

Welcome Mark, no pressure mate, but you’ve a lot to sort out.. quickly

 

[Cricko]

Southend United FC | Southend United Football Club

The official website of Southend United FC

www.southendunited.co.uk

We are delighted to announce Mark Molesley as the club’s new first team Manager on a three-year contract.

Molesley joins the Blues after a hugely successful three seasons in charge of Weymouth where he oversaw back-to-back promotions to take the Terras into the National League.

The 39-year-old combined his managerial role at Weymouth with a coaching position in the U23 side at Bournemouth and leaves the Vitality Stadium with a glowing reference from the Cherries’ former boss Eddie Howe.

A midfielder in his playing days, Molesley came through the youth system at Hayes. Spells at Cambridge, Aldershot Town, Stevenage and Grays Athletic followed before he joined Bournemouth in 2008, making 52 appearances for the south-coast side.
After his departure in 2013, he went onto play for Exeter City, another stint at Aldershot and then Weymouth for two seasons before retiring to become First Team Manager.
In his first season in charge of the Terras, Molesley’s side just missed out on promotion, however they went one better a year later and clinched promotion to the National League South.
And at the start of the month Molesley guided Weymouth back to the National League for the first time since 2009 to secure back-to-back promotions for the club.
"It’s a really exciting time for me and my assistant manager coming in,” Molesley told iFollow Blues, who will be joined by Tom Prodomo who was his assistant for the last three years at Weymouth.
"It’s a great day for us but it’s also a little bittersweet because I’m leaving two fantastic clubs as well, in Bournemouth and Weymouth. But we’re really excited by this challenge at this great football club so I’m proud to be standing here and excited by the challenge.
"After speaking with the Chairman I can see he shares the same vision and work ethic to take this club onwards and upwards.
"We’ve got to open up some cracks, open up the wounds a little bit and have a look because we really want to build some strong foundations to take the club onwards and upwards.
"Sometimes that takes time but in football you’ve got to have a short-term impact for a long-term gain.
Molesley added: "We’re going to work tirelessly hard for this football club and invest all our time into the process.
"We’re going to be built on the training ground and time is of the essence. We’re itching to get on the training ground and work with this exciting team. It’s a clean slate for everyone."
"I like to think we show energy in everything we do and I like our team to reflect that.
"There’s plenty for us to sink our teeth into, we’re really glad to be here and excited by the challenge."

 

[manor15]

Surprised we're in a position to offer a contract that long, but great news and hopefully the start of a new era with a bit more stability, at least on the field!

 

[damien]

After such a long wait everything he said in his statement was spot on. Made me a little bit warm and fuzzy on my insides

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

 

[woodbridge shrimper]

Well done Ron. The wait was worth it. A great time to help us and to do Bournemouth.

 

[msankey]

About time!

 

[amsemp]

Great appointment. Good to see Ron looking for a young and upcoming manager. Think he’s probably always been secretly gutted that we let the Cowleys slip through the net. Molesley is definitely on his way up so we’ve done well here.

 

[Ricey]

He looks smart as ****! Hats off to Ron a great appointment.

 

[Mad Cyril]

A fantastic appointment.

I feel for Fagan but I feel he would have been too much of a risk at the moment.

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Fantastic news, I was a bit MEH when I first heard his name mentioned. But honestly when I listened to this in depth interview with him I changed my mind completely. I honestly think this is a terrific appointment by Ron. If you've not listened to this already, then I urge you to do so.

 

[TrevorFitzpatrickHattrick]

Prodomo has a pretty extensive/impressive CV according to this:

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tom-prodomo-8124349b

 

[Ricey]

A fantastic appointment.

I feel for Fagan but I feel he would have been too much of a risk at the moment.

I really hope he doesn’t get disheartened and sticks around because he’s been a great servant in his short time at the club.

 

[GBJ]

Hands up who doubted the 4pm deadline ?