Should Bond be given the job next season?

[Jai]

Tough call as we really don't know much about what his philosophy and style would be. He basically had to get a load of absolutely knackered lads, most of whom have spent prolonged periods out injured at any given point, over the line.

 

[Gt Yarmouth Shrimper]

Are we actually a club with no manager as we speak?

I believe we are.

 

[Magnum PI]

Give him the job. Deserves a go.

 

[Evening Echo]

THE majority of Southend United fans want Kevin Bond to remain in charge of the club, an Echosport online poll has revealed.

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[Chrisb]

I think that whoever gets the job should be given a two year deal - despite staying up we still need to rebuild and it takes time to get the right blend of players. We need a manager to develop our younger players, alongside some experienced ones, but without those with a history of being injury prone. Given that many are still under contract a new manager will be limited as to how many changes he can make to the squad withiin one season. Is Bond the right man for the job, I don't know.

 

[ms brush]

What I really liked about Kevin Bond is that he has been able to consolidate everything SCP was trying to achieve, and got the team playing as a cohesive and much better organised unit. We played attractive, attacking football when we turned up (or at least tried to), and we had some fantastic little runs and touches when we remembered to keep the ball on the deck. Obviously, with 6 games, he couldn't put his stamp on the team, and make any personnel changes- he worked with everyone who was fit (and not quite so fit) and less interested, and motivated them all to do their bit for the cause. That is no mean feat when to all intents and purposes we were already down.

From that perspective, Bond has proved his worth already. What we don't know is how many contracted players want to stay, who wants to leave, and who would stay if a contract was offered? Now L1 status is confirmed, the exodus will be smaller - I guess the next criteria is who the top job goes to?

I wouldn't be too unhappy if he stays, I think he has passed a probation period!

 

[Special Blue]

What I like about KB is He had the bollocks to take the job on when other names banded about may have not wanted a relegation on their CV.

 

[RobM]

Strange. Some moan about the lack of continuity in the team yet propose a quick change of manager!

 

[OldBlueLady]

I hope we get an announcement soon! Hate the limbo in between managers, and right now, at the end of the season is even worse as we want to know what's happening with players coming and going!

 

[LBBlue]

I hope we get an announcement soon! Hate the limbo in between managers, and right now, at the end of the season is even worse as we want to know what's happening with players coming and going!

I reckon the players want to know what’s happening as well!

 

[bess30]

There’s no betting market on our next manager

 

[secondalibi]

Whether or not Bond is the right man for the job, I don't know, but he probably deserves a proper go at it. If he does stay, I do like the idea of Redknapp being involved in some capacity, whatever that might be.

 

[fbm]

Whether or not Bond is the right man for the job, I don't know, but he probably deserves a proper go at it. If he does stay, I do like the idea of Redknapp being involved in some capacity, whatever that might be.

I doubt we'll see much of Harry next season

 

[Pak Power]

What I like about KB is He had the bollocks to take the job on when other names banded about may have not wanted a relegation on their CV.

Bollocks obviously evades the swear filter

 

[MK Shrimper]

Bollocks obviously evades the swear filter

Does it bollocks......oh.

 

[Member]

I doubt we'll see much of Harry next season

Sounds quite sinister fbm!

 

[MK Shrimper]

Sounds quite sinister fbm!

He sleeps with the jam roly polys.

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

Bond has been a number two for so long, I wonder how he would deal with the top job?
'Arry wouldn't have been at games unless invited. And therefore, was KB leaning on his advice? I'll be a horse's arse if otherwise.
Can see Redknapp at games as needed if Bond appointed.
I've no problem with that as long it's free. Although with Mr R, it usually in involves money!

 

[Cricko]

8 points out of 18 saved our season,,We stayed up. As a long term manager noway IMO.He did what was asked of him over 6 games and we can thank him for that,

He made players realise that it was League1 or League 2 next year with lower wages.They responded and I think most players seem to have a love of the club and the fans.

 

[KevinJH]

Wonder if we'll hear anything today or tomorrow ? Impatient - a tad but the impression given was that KB & RM would hopefully sort things out "in a couple of days". Be nice to see things sorted and settled sooner rather than later.....