Echo News Southend United in talks with at least three managerial candidates

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SOUTHEND United are still in talks with at least a trio of candidates to be their next manager.

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[Shrimpet steve]

Has to be steve tilson! Our best ever manager and got us from league 2 to champ! Absolute no brainer!!

 

[ItsMichaelBlack]

John mcgreal or surprise Adam Barrett shock ?

 

[Yer Blues]

John mcgreal or surprise Adam Barrett shock ?

It won't be either of them

 

[Ricey]

I’d be really surprised if it’s anyone other than Currie or Fagan.

 

[OldBlueLady]

I’d be really surprised if it’s anyone other than Currie or Fagan.

I wonder whether Ron might think Fagan hasn't got the experience and try and create a new "dream team" with Tilson or Taylor alongside.

 

[Rob1920]

I just don’t get the Tilson thing. He’s been out of the pro game for so long now, things have moved on, he won’t have the vital contacts within the game, etc etc. And let’s be honest he only had one successful managerial stint, with us. Lightening rarely strikes twice. He should stay a club legend from the past and not taint his legacy.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Currie, Fagan, Tilson

 

[Thundersley Blue]

I wonder whether Ron might think Fagan hasn't got the experience and try and create a new "dream team" with Tilson or Taylor alongside.

That would be far too sensible. Tilly and Taylor have a lot to offer still.

 

[Ricey]

Someone saying on Twitter that Maher wasn’t even interviewed. Does anyone know if he even applied or was approached?

 

[AustScullyPriorPowell]

I just don’t get the Tilson thing. He’s been out of the pro game for so long now, things have moved on, he won’t have the vital contacts within the game, etc etc. And let’s be honest he only had one successful managerial stint, with us. Lightening rarely strikes twice. He should stay a club legend from the past and not taint his legacy.

Couldn't agree more, the game past him by years ago, probably has minimal contacts now as well!

Hearing ex player interviews, they said he was an old fashioned manager back in the day and the game left him behind regarding tactics/sports science etc.

However, he had respect and a great man manager who let the squad do the talking as a group and get on with it. With our current squad, that would be a disaster!!!

Would love him to be associated with the club BUT not as the 1st team manager/coach.

 

[tottenham541]

If it is any of these three then please not let it be Tilson, think it’s a step back if we go back to him, any of the other two please.

 

[kentblues]

In each case the offer will be a management team- not just the individual...

 

[OldBlueLady]

Someone saying on Twitter that Maher wasn’t even interviewed. Does anyone know if he even applied or was approached?

Yes, I noticed that - find it quite surprising if so.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

Someone saying on Twitter that Maher wasn’t even interviewed. Does anyone know if he even applied or was approached?

It’s funny isn’t it as a few weeks ago he was favourite and was being endorsed by Coughlan. Perhaps he’s just happy at Rovers or perhaps Rovers just denied permission for him to open talks with us? He’s hardly mentioned now.

 

[Ricey]

Yes, I noticed that - find it quite surprising if so.

I get the impression he has just assumed Maher hasn’t been interviewed. I think we haven’t approached him or he hasn’t applied.

 

[Strykr]

Someone saying on Twitter that Maher wasn’t even interviewed. Does anyone know if he even applied or was approached?

May explain why maher left in the first place. Might have known ron wouldnt take him seriously for a higher role.
As much as i appreciate kev as an sufc legend for some reason i dont think it would work this time round and the fans would turn quickly.

 

[bluearmy1]

Someone saying on Twitter that Maher wasn’t even interviewed. Does anyone know if he even applied or was approached?

He applied. But didn’t get an interview, as per the tweet.

 

[Smith]

I'll be honest I just want someone/anyone to be announced as manager now....!!!

The seasons only 6 weeks away, no training start date, no friendlies, no transfers, we are getting left behind (again!)

 

[Tommy2holes]

I just don’t get the Tilson thing. He’s been out of the pro game for so long now, things have moved on, he won’t have the vital contacts within the game, etc etc. And let’s be honest he only had one successful managerial stint, with us. Lightening rarely strikes twice. He should stay a club legend from the past and not taint his legacy.

I get your point, but it's a bit harsh.

That one successful period included a double promotion, a division title and famous cup runs.

He was let down when " I can do no Ron" failed to pay the players for about 3 months running and sold off certain individuals.

When Tilly took over we were staring at the conference and playing in front of 3.5k

Part of the reason we have such good support now is that period under Tilly brought many a stay away fan back.

Although I agree that Tilly probably isn't the answer, I certainly wouldn't tar him as a one trick pony.

He gave us great service as a player and as a manger and if he got the job again, Id certainly get behind him.