He said he'd asked Scott Minto for Alan Curbishley's phone number. He wants to invite him to the training ground and pick his brain about what this club/fanbase needs and what it's been missing. Said he's a terrific resource to tap and that he'd also be asking other ex-Charlton people so he could immerse himself in the club quickly.
Also said the Charlton community reminds him of Salford where he grew up, in that it's filled with hardworking, good people who love their football. (But our music isn't as good as up there.) Ha!
He mentioned that the feeling around the training ground is quite glum and really needs a lift. Said there will definitely be movement in January with players coming in and others surplus to requirements. He has been watching the team and has an idea of who that is.
Those are the bits that stuck out for me. He came across well. Authentic, honest northerner.
Hearing that he wants to tap into Curbs and others knowledge was good to hear.
Shouldn't that be what the directors should be doing?
Let Holden focus on the team rather than 'what the fanbase needs'. We need a winning team, same as every other fanbase. Isn't rocket science for a manager to figure out.
Hearing that he wants to tap into Curbs and others knowledge was good to hear.
Shouldn't that be what the directors should be doing?
Let Holden focus on the team rather than 'what the fanbase needs'. We need a winning team, same as every other fanbase. Isn't rocket science for a manager to figure out.
I'm sure Holden was talking about the team and what the fanbase demands on the pitch, and what's been missing there.
No doubt Curbs is a very smart man but I'm sure he could offer more value to a young, emerging football manager than some directors.
Hearing that he wants to tap into Curbs and others knowledge was good to hear.
Shouldn't that be what the directors should be doing?
Let Holden focus on the team rather than 'what the fanbase needs'. We need a winning team, same as every other fanbase. Isn't rocket science for a manager to figure out.
I'm sure Holden was talking about the team and what the fanbase demands on the pitch, and what's been missing there.
I'm sure Curbs is a very smart man but I'm sure he could offer more value to a young, emerging football manager than some directors.
Exactly Curbs might not have managed a team for a fair few years but he was very successful when he did. He has also seen this team play nearly every game this season, so I would imagine for an incoming manager his thoughts would be of great value.
He said he'd asked Scott Minto for Alan Curbishley's phone number. He wants to invite him to the training ground and pick his brain about what this club/fanbase needs and what it's been missing. Said he's a terrific resource to tap and that he'd also be asking other ex-Charlton people so he could immerse himself in the club quickly.
Also said the Charlton community reminds him of Salford where he grew up, in that it's filled with hardworking, good people who love their football. (But our music isn't as good as up there.) Ha!
He mentioned that the feeling around the training ground is quite glum and really needs a lift. Said there will definitely be movement in January with players coming in and others surplus to requirements. He has been watching the team and has an idea of who that is.
Those are the bits that stuck out for me. He came across well. Authentic, honest northerner.
Nice summary, thanks. He does seem a genuine bloke at the very least - no mention of contract then?
Ha ha!!! We've got Dean Holden!! In your face, Premier League Palarse!! Stick it up where the sun don't shine, performing-above-your-stature Millwall!! We're coming to get you, all the other London sides that we've fallen so far behind (yes, I'm talking about you, Brentford!)! Mark the date, boys, the date when the tide turned, the Holden express fired up its engines for the first time, HMS PTL was champagne-launched from its dry dock. Holden is the Baz McCullum of footy, with Jayden Stokesley leading the line. Wingers who learn revolutionary new skills, like crossing a ball! It doesn't matter if Inniss concedes 2 a game, he'll score 4! The days of mediocrity are gone! The sun rises for a new dawn, a red dawn, a new era of glory. You nay-sayers who cry 'cheap option!', 'Skintgaard!', 'he'll be gone in 6 months!'... fools, the lot of you! We have Holden, and soon he'll have a stand named after him. We hear the battle cry!
How can anyone respond differently?
The lads apparently didn't realise I was being sarcastic...
As far as I am concerned Holden is responsible for what happens tonight. In his interview he said his appointment has been on the cards for a while, he says he has seen us play a lot, and it has been his decision to load the Brighton pressure on Anthony Hayes shoulders. Giving Holden a chance happens tonight, right here right now as Brighton fans might sing. I am not interested in Holden having a honeymoon period however unreasonable that might seem, all the club have to do to calm things is to knock a fine premier league club out of the cup this evening. Otherwise Holden is in deficit with me.
Who you giving credit to for tonight’s win then Seth? 😉
As far as I am concerned Holden is responsible for what happens tonight. In his interview he said his appointment has been on the cards for a while, he says he has seen us play a lot, and it has been his decision to load the Brighton pressure on Anthony Hayes shoulders. Giving Holden a chance happens tonight, right here right now as Brighton fans might sing. I am not interested in Holden having a honeymoon period however unreasonable that might seem, all the club have to do to calm things is to knock a fine premier league club out of the cup this evening. Otherwise Holden is in deficit with me.
Who you giving credit to for tonight’s win then Seth? 😉
Holden was excellent tonight. Sat in his chair, didn't play with his phone... Earned us the win.
Hearing that he wants to tap into Curbs and others knowledge was good to hear.
Shouldn't that be what the directors should be doing?
Let Holden focus on the team rather than 'what the fanbase needs'. We need a winning team, same as every other fanbase. Isn't rocket science for a manager to figure out.
I'm sure Holden was talking about the team and what the fanbase demands on the pitch, and what's been missing there.
No doubt Curbs is a very smart man but I'm sure he could offer more value to a young, emerging football manager than some directors.
I can't imagine what the Charlton fanbase want is any different from what Stoke, Bristol City or any other group of L1 fans want
Bumped in to him soon after final whistle in west stand reception tonight and told him all I wanted was a miracle to keep that lot up (refrained , yeah when I wanted to say Cnuts ) and he said is that all, 😳 , I said yep and he looked at me with a look of fuck off you southern shandy drinking cnut
I agree ,I like him he’s northern so knows we’re fucking lame good luck to him
As far as I am concerned Holden is responsible for what happens tonight. In his interview he said his appointment has been on the cards for a while, he says he has seen us play a lot, and it has been his decision to load the Brighton pressure on Anthony Hayes shoulders. Giving Holden a chance happens tonight, right here right now as Brighton fans might sing. I am not interested in Holden having a honeymoon period however unreasonable that might seem, all the club have to do to calm things is to knock a fine premier league club out of the cup this evening. Otherwise Holden is in deficit with me.
Who you giving credit to for tonight’s win then Seth? 😉
Hearing that he wants to tap into Curbs and others knowledge was good to hear.
Shouldn't that be what the directors should be doing?
Let Holden focus on the team rather than 'what the fanbase needs'. We need a winning team, same as every other fanbase. Isn't rocket science for a manager to figure out.
I'm sure Holden was talking about the team and what the fanbase demands on the pitch, and what's been missing there.
No doubt Curbs is a very smart man but I'm sure he could offer more value to a young, emerging football manager than some directors.
I can't imagine what the Charlton fanbase want is any different from what Stoke, Bristol City or any other group of L1 fans want
I must admit I'm quite miffed at these replies and people taking issue with Holden wanting to meet Curbs!
Hearing that he wants to tap into Curbs and others knowledge was good to hear.
Shouldn't that be what the directors should be doing?
Let Holden focus on the team rather than 'what the fanbase needs'. We need a winning team, same as every other fanbase. Isn't rocket science for a manager to figure out.
I'm sure Holden was talking about the team and what the fanbase demands on the pitch, and what's been missing there.
No doubt Curbs is a very smart man but I'm sure he could offer more value to a young, emerging football manager than some directors.
I can't imagine what the Charlton fanbase want is any different from what Stoke, Bristol City or any other group of L1 fans want
I must admit I'm quite miffed at these replies and people taking issue with Holden wanting to meet Curbs!
I agree, very strange. Especially as so many wanted Curbs to be DOF.
Is it just me that finds it quite insulting towards Andy Scott that we've only given him a 6 week deal?
Fair play to him for accepting as if i had his level of experience and a bottom half league one club offered me 6 weeks i'd have told them to piss off.
I'd be interested to see under what terms it can/might be extended. Given he's only here for the January transfer window, he can surely only be as successful as the budget allows him to be.
Is it just me that finds it quite insulting towards Andy Scott that we've only given him a 6 week deal?
Fair play to him for accepting as if i had his level of experience and a bottom half league one club offered me 6 weeks i'd have told them to piss off.
I'd be interested to see under what terms it can/might be extended. Given he's only here for the January transfer window, he can surely only be as successful as the budget allows him to be.
Depends who is paying him, how much they are paying him and what they have promised him?
6 weeks suggests he will have a budget to improve the squad, the players we get in will give us a clue of the intent of any new owner.
Is it just me that finds it quite insulting towards Andy Scott that we've only given him a 6 week deal?
Fair play to him for accepting as if i had his level of experience and a bottom half league one club offered me 6 weeks i'd have told them to piss off.
I'd be interested to see under what terms it can/might be extended. Given he's only here for the January transfer window, he can surely only be as successful as the budget allows him to be.
Yes, it's why I personally think there's something going on.
If all these people were signed up until end of season, with a big bonus for keeping us up, that's one thing, but just until the end of the transfer window? Unless he's been offered a ridiculous amount for that time
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Also said the Charlton community reminds him of Salford where he grew up, in that it's filled with hardworking, good people who love their football. (But our music isn't as good as up there.) Ha!
He mentioned that the feeling around the training ground is quite glum and really needs a lift. Said there will definitely be movement in January with players coming in and others surplus to requirements. He has been watching the team and has an idea of who that is.
Those are the bits that stuck out for me. He came across well. Authentic, honest northerner.
2 1/2 weeks actually, but if I meet certain performance criteria, there's an extra week extension on offer."
Let Holden focus on the team rather than 'what the fanbase needs'. We need a winning team, same as every other fanbase. Isn't rocket science for a manager to figure out.
No doubt Curbs is a very smart man but I'm sure he could offer more value to a young, emerging football manager than some directors.
and he said is that all, 😳 , I said yep and he looked at me with a look of fuck off you southern shandy drinking cnut
I agree ,I like him he’s northern so knows we’re fucking lame
good luck to him
Let's hope he can convert the excellent thoughts to making the team produce on the pitch.
Fair play to him for accepting as if i had his level of experience and a bottom half league one club offered me 6 weeks i'd have told them to piss off.
I'd be interested to see under what terms it can/might be extended. Given he's only here for the January transfer window, he can surely only be as successful as the budget allows him to be.
6 weeks suggests he will have a budget to improve the squad, the players we get in will give us a clue of the intent of any new owner.
If all these people were signed up until end of season, with a big bonus for keeping us up, that's one thing, but just until the end of the transfer window? Unless he's been offered a ridiculous amount for that time