trousers Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 Any thoughts on why Steve McManaman was in the Directors Box as a Liebherr invited guest ? Regards Morph In January 2009, McManaman gave a press interview where he revealed his intention to go into management. "I’m still thinking of getting back into the game and hopefully I will do my coaching badges at some point this year...It is going to be hard, though. There seems to be far less jobs available for the younger guys. Paul Ince, Roy Keane, Tony Adams – it seems as if people have got it in for them. It’s becoming a bit less attractive...If I do get back in, I don’t want to be a coach...I want to be a manager, but that’s easier said than done...I want to be able to pick the team, make the decisions and everything that goes with it. That said, I can’t do anything without my badges," he told the Liverpool Echo.[70] BTW...he's "only" 37....HCDAJFU in the third tier of English football? Player-Coach anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 Originally posted by Wikipedia If I do get back in, I don’t want to be a coach... BTW...he's "only" 37....HCDAJFU in the third tier of English football? Player-Coach anyone? Probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 21 September, 2009 Author Share Posted 21 September, 2009 Probably not. Unless he's been talked into a more organic path into management.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 (edited) BTW...he's "only" 37....HCDAJFU in the third tier of English football? Player-Coach anyone? You are joking aren't you? He retired nearly 5 years ago If you think Papa Waigo and Jaidi are rusty because they haven't played all summer imagine how long a 37 year old that hasn't been a professional for 5 years would take? If he was in the directors box then it won't be for a playing role, it will either be just as a guest or a backroom role. Edited 21 September, 2009 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 Wasn't he rumoured to be fronting one of the many takeover consortia at Newcastle (or somebody)? Apparently quite a successful businessman away from footy so could be the sort of person we are looking for for Sporting Director but probably not!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen Canteen Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 BTW...he's "only" 37....HCDAJFU in the third tier of English football? Player-Coach anyone? John Barnes and Jason Macateer should be warning enough and having heard McManaman insightful punditry then its no, no and a third tier no. How does Morph know he was an invited guest anyway? Thought Morph and his bosses were history having flattered to deceive and the realisation you don't actually get anything for nothing these days not even the bare bones of a football club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morph Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 John Barnes and Jason Macateer should be warning enough and having heard McManaman insightful punditry then its no, no and a third tier no. How does Morph know he was an invited guest anyway? Thought Morph and his bosses were history having flattered to deceive and the realisation you don't actually get anything for nothing these days not even the bare bones of a football club. As I sit right in front of the Directors Box I am able to see who is in the Directors Box. McManaman was seated amongst the Liebherr party and so I think it is pretty safe to assume that he was one of their guests. Gordon Strachan was also in the Directors Box on Saturday BTW. I am just passing on observations. Regards Morph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 I thought Mr Young was going to employ him at Brum. I get the feeling he knows he can earn much more money on the fringes of football (agent, TV work etc.) than working his way through the managerial minefield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 Maybe he is buying Yeovil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineteen Canteen Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 As I sit right in front of the Directors Box I am able to see who is in the Directors Box. McManaman was seated amongst the Liebherr party and so I think it is pretty safe to assume that he was one of their guests. Gordon Strachan was also in the Directors Box on Saturday BTW. I am just passing on observations. Regards Morph Thanks Morph. They are observations and well received but lets not embellish them with your assumptions dressed as facts of him being an invited guest of Mr Liebherr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 Saw a pic of him stood next to Oldknow in the Echo today, both looked happy anyways, good to see McManaman still eats his crusts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughnutman Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 So thats Coppell, Strachan, Gunn and McManaman who've been spotted in the directors box since the season begun. All contenders for sporting director perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 Thanks Morph. They are observations and well received but lets not embellish them with your assumptions dressed as facts of him being an invited guest of Mr Liebherr. I agree, it's just as likely that he'd broken in or was working there as a waiter. Thank you for raising such an important point of clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Nelson Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 You are joking aren't you? He retired nearly 5 years ago If you think Papa Waigo and Jaidi are rusty because they haven't played all summer imagine how long a 37 year old that hasn't been a professional for 5 years would take? If he was in the directors box then it won't be for a playing role, it will either be just as a guest or a backroom role. We could offer him some work experience... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 Thanks Morph. They are observations and well received but lets not embellish them with your assumptions dressed as facts of him being an invited guest of Mr Liebherr. Don't you think that it's a fair assumption that if he was with the Liebherr lot in the director's box then he was invited ?? Maybe he's just a friend of a friend (christ, even I've done it at Chelsea!) but I think it's a bit much having a pop at Morph for his pretty logical assumption !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 I agree, it's just as likely that he'd broken in or was working there as a waiter. Thank you for raising such an important point of clarification. Some things just make you laugh. Or me anyway. This is one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamesaint Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 I thought Mr Young was going to employ him at Brum. He is employed as the frontman for the chap who is buying Birminghaam - Mr Yeung. Why he should therefore be in our directors's box beats me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 I saw McManaman leaving SMS in a goup which included Oldknow amongst the party.Perhaps they have some connection from their days on Merseyside,both collecting hubcaps or whatever in their younger days. McManaman seemed quite happy to talk to supporters,pose for photo's, sign autographs and talk to supporters.He certainly went up in my estimation for the way he conducted himself here. Don't suppose anyone asked him "what are you doing here though ?". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 I saw McManaman leaving SMS in a goup which included Oldknow amongst the party.Perhaps they have some connection from their days on Merseyside,both collecting hubcaps or whatever in their younger days. McManaman seemed quite happy to talk to supporters,pose for photo's, sign autographs and talk to supporters.He certainly went up in my estimation for the way he conducted himself here. Don't suppose anyone asked him "what are you doing here though ?". Hope they all counted their hub caps, apparently scouse scally about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwantsapint Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 Did he get lost on trip to boat show after all he did go missing a bit during his playing days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Redstripe Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 So thats Coppell, Strachan, Gunn and McManaman who've been spotted in the directors box since the season begun. All contenders for sporting director perhaps? And Stuart Gray on Saturday!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le Tissier Posted 24 September, 2009 Share Posted 24 September, 2009 he could play in ****ty league 1 with his eyes closed IF FIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whizzpop Posted 24 September, 2009 Share Posted 24 September, 2009 Would rather have Michael Svensson as a coach to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted 24 September, 2009 Share Posted 24 September, 2009 And Stuart Gray on Saturday!!! Didn't notice Stuart Gray but Kevin Bond was in the Corporate seats for second match running. And Oldknow & McManaman looked as if they knew each other, and were talking quite a bit before the game and at start of second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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