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Chris Powell Sacked

Kap10
Kap10 Posts: 15,560
in General Charlton
Just come up on Sky Sport not really a surprise with Southends recent results añd 1 pt above the zone
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  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,435
    Sad but not a surprise.
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,126
    Weird as he had a good start there. 
  • roseandcrown
    roseandcrown Posts: 7,587
    Sham, he did have the old dreaded vote of confidence form the Chairman the other day saying he was backing him due to bad injuries etc. 
  • ReeCAFC15
    ReeCAFC15 Posts: 145
    Feel sad for him but probably the right decision. Looked like they were only heading one direction with their recent form. Not sure how quickly he'll be back in a job, seems to be his second consecutive job where he has failed since leaving us..
  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,159
    Really unfortunate with the injuries he's had there. I think he would have kept them up so it's an odd time to do it.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,839
    Garrymanilow said:
    Really unfortunate with the injuries he's had there. I think he would have kept them up so it's an odd time to do it.
    A lot of panicking Chairmen with half the division in danger of relegation. Clearly they're hoping that the "new manager" bounce will get a couple of wins from somewhere
  • BR7_addick
    BR7_addick Posts: 10,210
    Matt Murray was watching the game in the studio on Saturday and he actually said this sort of performance will get him the sack.
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    It is a sad state of affairs. I presume Damian Matthews will also be going.
    Best wishes in your next venture Chris because you remain a top bloke even if working life can kick you hard.

  • Chippycafc
    Chippycafc Posts: 14,139
    Shame decent bloke
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  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,145
    Change the title of the thread to “Sir* Chris Powell Sacked”
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,030
    Shame as he’s a great bloke, not sure about his future as a manager - hopefully he proves me wrong 
  • AddickFC81
    AddickFC81 Posts: 4,053
    Powelly is one of football's good guys and nice guys. But we know in football no matter the situation, time waits for no man. I hope he gets an other job where he can prove himself and it works out for him there.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,839
    ReeCAFC15 said:
    Feel sad for him but probably the right decision. Looked like they were only heading one direction with their recent form. Not sure how quickly he'll be back in a job, seems to be his second consecutive job where he has failed since leaving us..
    Yes I worry for his managerial job prospects after 2 "failures"

    He'll have no problems getting work in football though, whether it's in the media or at the FA/PFA etc
  • MartinCAFC
    MartinCAFC Posts: 3,218
    Not sure where Powell goes from here. 2011/12 is a long time ago now and sadly not much stacks up on his CV since then.

    Part of me feels there's a lot more to come from Powell and that he still has unfinished business with us. It could just be Powell and us are another Eddie Howe and Bournemouth kind of thing.
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    Chris Powell had his most successful time when he, with his coaches and scout bring his own players in, which he did at Charlton at the end of his first season in charge. This resulted in the League 1 title and 100+ points.

    When he takes over other managers teams he have been average.

    It's a results business and Southend's form has been very poor in 2019. Your name can be Sir Chris Powell or Gobby Robinson but once the results keep going against you, you lose your job if the owner can afford to pay you off.

    Good luck Chris in your next Job.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    He is probably better off being Assistant Manager somewhere. 
  • thickandthin63
    thickandthin63 Posts: 2,950
    Chris is a top man,but regretably football management is not the place for nice guys.He will still feel that his future lies in management,but there are many alternatives available to him,with his personality he would easily hold down decent positions in media tv,also what about getting shot of the parasite Gordon Taylor and giving Chris a go.
  • Brendan_O_Connell
    Brendan_O_Connell Posts: 8,938
    ricky_otto said:
    He is probably better off being Assistant Manager somewhere. 
    Director of Football at Charlton Athletic (under the new owners of course!)
  • Greenie
    Greenie Posts: 9,172
    Thats a shame, cant say I'm surprised though.
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  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,288
    ricky_otto said:
    He is probably better off being Assistant Manager somewhere. 
    Bowyer (Manager) | Powell (Assistant-Manager) | Jackson (1st Team Coach) | Driesen (Head of Scouting

    Hawks backs to the days of Curbs | Day | Peacock | Vetere
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,735
    Really hope Chris bounces back from this , whether it's in management or maybe in the media .

    He's well respected in the football world and hopefully won't be out of work for very long.

    Good luck, SCP. 
  • DyerConsequences
    DyerConsequences Posts: 2,620
    No real surprise given their recent form.

    I'd expect him to have to probably take over a struggling league 1 team, or a team in league 2 next. Can't see him getting many better offers than that.

    Unless he wants to go back to being an assistant or coach somewhere.
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,651
    edited March 2019
    A shame but as others have said no real surprise given the trigger happy nature of most boards of directors in football.

    He was unlucky to lose some of his signings like Lennon through injury for much of the season.

    Might just have made a difference.
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,617
    Not a surprise really is it. Hope he gets a gig elsewhere. Probably better suited to a number two than one to be honest. 
  • Daarrzzetbum
    Daarrzzetbum Posts: 1,236
    Oh dear oh dear
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,042
    killerandflash said:
    Garrymanilow said:
    Really unfortunate with the injuries he's had there. I think he would have kept them up so it's an odd time to do it.
    A lot of panicking Chairmen with half the division in danger of relegation. Clearly they're hoping that the "new manager" bounce will get a couple of wins from somewhere

    Read a piece in the Times yesterday which described how this is such a weird season in L1, with Saturday's game between 12th placed Plymouth and 13th placed Bristol Rovers being "mid-table relegation clash".  Plymouth being only 3 points above Walsall in 21st and Rovers who could have ended the day in the bottom 4.  This must be the biggest (number of teams) relegation battle ever and chairmen are all starting to panic. 

    Huge shame for Chris and Damien and hope they bounce back soon.  
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,588
    :-(
  • NornIrishAddick
    NornIrishAddick Posts: 9,623
    Sad to hear he's gone from Southend, but it felt inevitable.

    Really hoping he can bounce back quickly.

    Loved his time with us, and would welcome him back (in whatever capacity), but have faith that SCP will get back to work towards season's end/Summer.

    I think people forget how decent a job he did at Huddersfield on limited resources, given the chance to mould a team before next season starts he will come good again.
  • happyvalley
    happyvalley Posts: 8,996
    Good luck to the nicest man in football, I'm sure you'll get another job soon.

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