Brighton TID
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I love Micky Adams for what he did for this club first time round. 'A brilliant young manager' were the words which came over the tanoy as he collected his Champions medal at the Withdean at the turn of the century. *
I must admit I was f***ed off when he left us and felt patronised beyond belief when Brighton visited the Walkers Stadium and there he was saying in his programme notes how Brighton needed a ground like Leicesters' oh so wonderful bowl. We also had to endure the pleas from the opposing fans for Zamora to come and play for them, a proper team with a proper home.
Good luck, I conceded, how could anyone deny Micky the progress in his career that he so deserves away from the Withdean and it's Micky Mouse reputation. Why should Dick Knight stand in his way?*
But as is football and it's misty twists and turns, things were difficult for Micky. Although the grass looked much greener in 'the bowl' it wasn't actually green at all. The grass in Micky's garden had turned to straw.
A while later, the wilderness years, Micky returns to the Albion. It doesnt work out though. Fair do's, no damage done.*
And so onto Port Vale. Success! Great, good for you, now stick with it Micky. Finish the job, don't become just another journeyman, show your loyalty, your class. You are good and now it's time to sit back, take stock and do things a bit more slowly, like making love to a beautiful lady. There's no rush Micky. The big time will wait for you.
But no, Sheffield come calling, the team Micky supports, a nation gasps in anticipation. It turns into his biggest nightmare since the Dennis Wise holiday incident. Micky gets the boot.
But all is not lost, Mug Vale step in and re-appoint him. With no apparent shame or guilt at his blatant disloyalty, he accepts the job. *Another vicious circle commences.
I guess through all of this, the question remains. Where would we be now if Micky had stayed after taking us up? And where would Micky be in the big art called football management? My guess would be that he would have more of what he lacks now.*
Respect.
I must admit I was f***ed off when he left us and felt patronised beyond belief when Brighton visited the Walkers Stadium and there he was saying in his programme notes how Brighton needed a ground like Leicesters' oh so wonderful bowl. We also had to endure the pleas from the opposing fans for Zamora to come and play for them, a proper team with a proper home.
Good luck, I conceded, how could anyone deny Micky the progress in his career that he so deserves away from the Withdean and it's Micky Mouse reputation. Why should Dick Knight stand in his way?*
But as is football and it's misty twists and turns, things were difficult for Micky. Although the grass looked much greener in 'the bowl' it wasn't actually green at all. The grass in Micky's garden had turned to straw.
A while later, the wilderness years, Micky returns to the Albion. It doesnt work out though. Fair do's, no damage done.*
And so onto Port Vale. Success! Great, good for you, now stick with it Micky. Finish the job, don't become just another journeyman, show your loyalty, your class. You are good and now it's time to sit back, take stock and do things a bit more slowly, like making love to a beautiful lady. There's no rush Micky. The big time will wait for you.
But no, Sheffield come calling, the team Micky supports, a nation gasps in anticipation. It turns into his biggest nightmare since the Dennis Wise holiday incident. Micky gets the boot.
But all is not lost, Mug Vale step in and re-appoint him. With no apparent shame or guilt at his blatant disloyalty, he accepts the job. *Another vicious circle commences.
I guess through all of this, the question remains. Where would we be now if Micky had stayed after taking us up? And where would Micky be in the big art called football management? My guess would be that he would have more of what he lacks now.*
Respect.
