Breaking News Official at last. Maher,Currie,Bentley.

[Petejames]

Can someone save me doing the research please. Did Akinola have his high scoring season at Barnet when Currie was there ?

Yes

 

[hlane17]

If you would've given me those three names and those three job titles and asked me who's who I probably would've switched Maher and Currie's name around seeing as Currie has experience as a manager in this league.

Presumably all these appointments are independent of eachother? If this is the case, brilliant. I've had enough of the wholesale backroom changes.

Someone will have to tell me the difference is between manager and head coach. But aside from that I'm really excited by the news, I can't wait for Saturday now.

Head coach simply takes the squad and does the football side of things. Training, matchday prep, game day.

Recruitment and p*****g money up the wall buying and sacking player squads should slowly become a thing of the past.

No 'manager' means no temporary custodian making long-term damaging decisions e.g. Kevin Bond's signings or some of Chris Powell's signings.

 

[TrueBlue]

The man who turned his own Southend career around

The man who has been knocked back from this job previously, but battled back again

The only Southend player who’s name I’ve had on the back of my shirt

The man who has come back to manage us before his own testimonial

On top of all that is an absolute proper bloke

Delighted. ****ing delighted. Welcome home King Kev

Indeed you are right about turning his Southend career around. In the late 90s early 00s he was lucky to have still been playing for us. He was terrible on occasions.
But he stuck at it and became a superb player for us

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

And between these three, plus Stan and his contacts, they must be putting a short list of mobile centre backs and hard working, pass making midfielders, (without injury jinx) to sign up.
THEN we will be able to work our way up.

 

[Benfleet A1]

Dream Team

Kevin Maher the new Southend United's First Team Head Coach will be joined by new Assistant Head Coach Darren Currie and new First Team Coach Mark Bentley!

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I have serious concerns about these appointments. Where did all the chins come from?

 

[Strykr]

If you do in fact look at the CV’s only Currie brings any experience at this level. 18 months as a manager and another 18 months as a coach.

Meh, tilly had no experience.

 

[Whispering Bob]

Quite telling what Kev said it that short interview “There will be a work ethic.... (now)”. Think this is the best/most realistic appointment we could have hoped for. Interested to see how the three will work together, but overall I feel more than optimistic.

 

[stopwhispering]

Forget about the new guys, let’s celebrate our modern club releasing video’s, twitter & website announcements! Things are a changing :)

 

[Joolz]

Very happy with that combination, with combination being the key word.

Maher probably my second favourite ever SUFC player behind David Crown. Harshly treated by fans in the early part of his career IMO, I really hope he is a success, and by success I mean mid-table.

 

[* ORM *]

Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night which is quite frustrating. Not at 330am now.

Phenomenal, simply phenomenal! It is no secret to most that Super Kev is my favourite player of all time. What a trio this is!

Stan you a have been magnificent. Thank you so much.

 

[Floval Flyer]

Can wait for Saturday!
Triple trouble coming Daggers way…

 

[DirtyBeats]

What a team they've put together well played

 

[Worcester Shrimper64]

Meh, tilly had no experience.

Currie also insisted that his teams play out from the back. That worked well with Moseley didn't it?
Think everyone is getting carried away here. I really hope they do ,but I can't see these 3 making much of a difference. Lets just calm down and wait and see what happens.

 

[Strykr]

Cant you just enjoy the moment?

 

[stopwhispering]

Currie also insisted that his teams play out from the back. That worked well with Moseley didn't it?
Think everyone is getting carried away here. I really hope they do ,but I can't see these 3 making much of a difference. Lets just calm down and wait and see what happens.

I agree we shouldn’t expect miracles but jeez if you can’t be optimistic about this then what’s the point!

 

[Chapperz]

Currie also insisted that his teams play out from the back. That worked well with Moseley didn't it?
Think everyone is getting carried away here. I really hope they do ,but I can't see these 3 making much of a difference. Lets just calm down and wait and see what happens.

With the Barnet team that made the National League play-offs? Sounds like it worked well for him.

Agree with your last comment, lets give them time to put their stamp on the team and get rid of the deadwood Brown brought in this summer.

 

[Shrimpet steve]

After hearing mahers interview and the fact Currie and Bentley are also part of the management team I'm pleased with the decision! Makes sense having maher who's a southend legend and Currie who's managed at national league level and has the credentials to be a manager and Bentley who's been doing good things.Stan and the selection panel have selected each individual on there credentials and this can only benefit the club.

 

[Worcester Shrimper64]

I agree we shouldn’t expect miracles but jeez if you can’t be optimistic about this then what’s the point!

The point is that we still have the same team. Remember everyone on here has said that it is the worse bunch of players ever. They have a huge job on their hands. I wish them luck.

 

[Leicester Shrimper]

Well
Yes - Kevin Maher
Yes - Darren Currie
Yes - Mark Bentley
Was a big clue then.

Loved Maher and Bentley as players.

Very happy with all 3 appointments.

Great job Stan and all those concerned.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

Names, SUFC connections and coaching credentials aside, this FEELS different. It feels like great care and thought has gone into this and we’re planning long term, building something. It’s a coaching TEAM not just a manager we’re taking a punt on. I’m fully expecting the same diligent approach now with players, no doubt in my mind now they’ll want to come. Loans maybe initially, it’ll take time.. let’s not expect instant miracles.

I must admit I’m buzzing and to all the “cautious” ones .. no actually I will get carried away.. as we’ve had **** all to get excited about for ages.