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carpon · 28-10-2012, 00:06

For me & my take on Leam's position, he's got a straight choice. Assuming the Stanley board offer him the position and give him the backing (which I'd hope and pray they do ) He either follows the snake to Chesterfield and work as number 2 in the shadow of Cook, or strikes out on his own as a manager in his own right.

I'd hope that our board would back Leam to the hilt, He won't have fan pressure here,as I'm sure the fans would be 100% ( & more) behind Leam & would accept that the way forward won't be a cakewalk. We knew it wasn't going to be easy adapting to change after 13 years of continuity with Coley & Bell, but if Cook did one thing, he (probably along with Leam ) got in a set of lads to complement what we were left with who are more than capable of holding their own in L2.

We've got some talented individuals, and I'd hope if Leam takes the job, we tie down key personnel on deals where if the likes of Coleman (or the snake ) come calling, we put a big fat price tag in their faces if they want to sign our better players. That to me would be Leam's ( and the boards ) first big test

The road forward won't be easy. I'd take 51 points now and safety. Unless gates rise dramatically, the wage budget isn't going to rise.

The choice is simple. Go and work as number 2 to the snake (albeit on a better wage ) at a club where expectation is going to be high. If it goes wrong and Cook fails at Chesterfield, career progression may be difficult.

Stay with the Reds, get the right backing, enjoy success (which may be relative) and make a name for yourself in your own right. Bigger employers than Chesterfield may sit up and take notice of your achievements and Career progression follows.

So..... to stay in the shade or strike out for the spotlight???

One thing for sure, despite our financial constraints, I dare say there aren't many better opportunities for somebody to make their point, as in, prove their abilities and worth as a manager.

If he wants to pursue a career in management, opportunities like the one he has now will be very few and far between.

28-10-2012, 00:06	#45
carpon Full Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The land of REALISM !! Posts: 814 Liked: 253 times Rep Power: 2120	Re: Offer Leam The Job. For me & my take on Leam's position, he's got a straight choice. Assuming the Stanley board offer him the position and give him the backing (which I'd hope and pray they do ) He either follows the snake to Chesterfield and work as number 2 in the shadow of Cook, or strikes out on his own as a manager in his own right. I'd hope that our board would back Leam to the hilt, He won't have fan pressure here,as I'm sure the fans would be 100% ( & more) behind Leam & would accept that the way forward won't be a cakewalk. We knew it wasn't going to be easy adapting to change after 13 years of continuity with Coley & Bell, but if Cook did one thing, he (probably along with Leam ) got in a set of lads to complement what we were left with who are more than capable of holding their own in L2. We've got some talented individuals, and I'd hope if Leam takes the job, we tie down key personnel on deals where if the likes of Coleman (or the snake ) come calling, we put a big fat price tag in their faces if they want to sign our better players. That to me would be Leam's ( and the boards ) first big test The road forward won't be easy. I'd take 51 points now and safety. Unless gates rise dramatically, the wage budget isn't going to rise. The choice is simple. Go and work as number 2 to the snake (albeit on a better wage ) at a club where expectation is going to be high. If it goes wrong and Cook fails at Chesterfield, career progression may be difficult. Stay with the Reds, get the right backing, enjoy success (which may be relative) and make a name for yourself in your own right. Bigger employers than Chesterfield may sit up and take notice of your achievements and Career progression follows. So..... to stay in the shade or strike out for the spotlight??? One thing for sure, despite our financial constraints, I dare say there aren't many better opportunities for somebody to make their point, as in, prove their abilities and worth as a manager. If he wants to pursue a career in management, opportunities like the one he has now will be very few and far between. __________________ "Once in a while you will stumble upon the truth, but most of us manage to pick ourselves up and hurry along as if nothing happened" - Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill. Last edited by carpon; 28-10-2012 at 00:08.