SHOCK NEWS! - Booker returns!

[Withdean Wanderer]

I've yet to see any anti's actually give a justified reason why Booker SHOULDN'T come back.

Funny that.

 

[barney]

I've yet to see any anti's actually give a justified reason why Booker SHOULDN'T come back.

Funny that.

well, why was he sacked?

 

[Withdean Wanderer]

well, why was he sacked?

Because NSC wanted him and McGhee out?

 

[barney]

Because NSC wanted him and McGhee out?

Well why was that?

 

[Ernest]

I didn't see any other clubs rushing to employ Booker and for that matter neither was Adams inundated with job offers

 

[clippedgull]

Memories

Last Updated: Sunday, 12 October, 2003, 13:52 GMT 14:52 UK

Booker hails Brighton
Caretaker boss Bob Booker savoured Brighton's 3-0 victory over Grimsby, which took them to the top of the Second Division.

The win was a major boost for Albion, who placed Booker in charge following the departure of Steve Coppell.




"Being top is a nice position for us to be in and everyone will want to beat us," said Booker.

"How things go from here is a matter for the board, but a win and another clean sheet is very pleasing."

 

[Ernest]

Memories

What about the subsequent run of defeats that showed he wasn't up to the job ?

 

[clippedgull]

What about the subsequent run of defeats that showed he wasn't up to the job ?

BOOKER OUT

Thanks Ernie, they had slipped my mind!

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

well, why was he sacked?

i actually thought it was harsh to sack him

he was clearly a good assistant, which would explain why not one of adams, taylor, coppell and mcghee thought it necessary to replace him

he was also assistant for 3 promotion campaigns

 

[Ernest]

i actually thought it was harsh to sack him

he was clearly a good assistant, which would explain why not one of adams, taylor, coppell and mcghee thought it necessary to replace him

he was also assistant for 3 promotion campaigns

Wasn't it part of the deal of those 3 getting the job that they had to keep Booker on ?
Also assistant for the relegations too

 

[Marc]

As he's in charge of the youth/reserve I dont think it matters two hoots that he's back. He obviously has great experience, has his coaching badges to UEFA standards so he knows what he's doing.
If he came back as Assistant Manager then i'd raise an eyebrow, but he has'nt so the appointment is alright with me...and thats all that matters

 

[forumwayseagull]

Good because he has the experience of the club etc. Retains stability..... Ideal scenario really...

 

[Da Man Clay]

Well why was that?

Because McGhee annoyed some of the clique? Dont recall anyone calling for Bookers head.

 

[beorhthelm]

i think what barney is fishing for is the fact that Booker left because he was utter shit as a manager. theres your reason, Withdean Wanderer and its looking increasinglike trying to recreate the past. good coach though so hopfully not all bad, we'll see.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

It would only be a backward move if Adams had a coach foisted on him. He has selected someone he wants to work with and someone that knows the club well, so it is surely a positive step.

 

[steward 433]

It would only be a backward move if Adams had a coach foisted on him. He has selected someone he wants to work with and someone that knows the club well, so it is surely a positive step.

I gotta agree with that!! Better the devil you know syndrome

 

[vulture]

I didn't see any other clubs rushing to employ Booker and for that matter neither was Adams inundated with job offers

pease pottage and seaford and southern fm 5 a side pub team

 

[Trigger]

Hopefully won't be long before someone 'pulls the plug' on Rediffusion White.

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

Wasn't it part of the deal of those 3 getting the job that they had to keep Booker on ?
Also assistant for the relegations too

when they were initially appointed yes, knight wanted to keep the infrastructure intact, but i doubt that meant they couldn't EVER replace him (although taylor wasn't really there long enough)