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Originally Posted by The Red Darreners

We over here at Red Darrener House are rare contributors but wish to convey our sincere hope that Leam gets offered the job as our permanent full time manager forthwith.
I remember the sole home game he took charge of last year- the 4-3 against Gillingham- and feeling chuffed that he'd at least got a chance to prove himself-and being kind of gutted when Paul Cook arrived- I dont know how he felt then but he handled it-as he appears to handle most things with thoughtfulness, dignity and professionalism.
Of course after a dreadful start we began to warm to Cook for the style of play more than anything. I do think in general if somebody thinks highly enough of us to offer us more money to do what we love we would possibly think firstly of our families and move on- I never met Cook personally but he always came across well in interviews etc . But speaking as a fan I cant help but feel as though we've been messed about and used, whether or not that is actually the case.
Anyway, I'd like to see Leam take the job and take Cook and his new found 'infrastructure' on this season and 'carve his name into legend ' indeed. ! And if he was messed about when Cook came- we really cant afford to do it again. I agree this could be a watershed moment for the club. Leam represents stability and continuity.
And I echo what has been said about really good people like Hackney, Hopper, Hughes, Hartford (note the alliteration)et al.Please come back! We were spoilt by having the same bloke there for thirteen years-now our little club are finding out the hard way about this cutthroat bloody business.
But that's precisely why we turn up every week-our club truly is like no other, and whatever happens, we'll get behind whoever.

But please, if possible, just give the job to Leam. Immediately.

Absolutely right, on all counts,except the "please". Just give him the job !!