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Dean Wilkins made permanent manager
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London Irish
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Good luck to the Deans. Wilkins is a highly talented coach who will do some good stuff for his young team. Like his young players, he will be bound to make mistakes but I reckon he will get more things right than wrong. If he settles us into comfortable mid-table, he will be doing his job well, as I think this is the extent of our capacities now. I hope fans will be patient with the very big process of squad renewal under way and will try to give the DWs as much support as possible.
Statto
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Good luck to the two deans.
Ill be the first to admit that I was unsure about Wilkins getting the job full time, but I suppose we should give the two deans a chance. One thing that I would like to see Is an expirienced number two brought in to assist Wendy,(possibly his brother) nothig against Dean White but we need someone wth contacts. Mr White is a good scout and he should concerntrate on that.
Lets get behind them.
Ill be the first to admit that I was unsure about Wilkins getting the job full time, but I suppose we should give the two deans a chance. One thing that I would like to see Is an expirienced number two brought in to assist Wendy,(possibly his brother) nothig against Dean White but we need someone wth contacts. Mr White is a good scout and he should concerntrate on that.
Lets get behind them.
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Cheeky Monkey
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- Jul 17, 2003
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Wanderer said:
Keep us up! We want take us up not bloody keep us up!
Brightonfan1983
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Come on Deano
British Bulldog
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- Feb 6, 2006
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London Irish said:
For once I agree with you LI.
What division will we be playing Hereford in next sesaon?
Bluejuice
Lazy as a rug on Valium
Surprised to see nobody's picked up on this yet. I'm all for the appointment but don't really like the idea that DK will act as a mentor when it comes to making signings. Exactly how many players of class has he been responsible for bringing to this club??
Anyway, all the best of luck to the two Dean's, who have my full support
Wilkins aims for brink of Premiership
By Andy Naylor
New Albion manager Dean Wilkins aims to take the club to the brink of the Premiership within five or six years.
The Seagulls' former skipper revealed to The Argus his hopes for the long-term future of the club after being appointed for the rest of the season, with Dean White as his assistant.
Wilkins, caretaker for the past six games since the sacking of Mark McGhee 23 days ago and in permanent charge for the first time against Chesterfield at Withdean today, said: "I feel extremely proud and humble to be offered the task of taking this club forward during what I think is going to be a transitional period.
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"I think everyone now realises this is a period of transition and I would urge our supporters to be patient and look into the situation a little bit deeper.
"At times they are going to need to be sympathetic, particularly towards the younger players and the team in general. We will come out the other side better for it and I've said before the future for the club is really bright.
"I had personal feelings and ambitions as a player for the club and as youth coach and I wanted eventually one day to be manager.
"It's difficult to set targets on a short-term basis but I see the job as a five or possibly six-year plan and at the end of that I expect to be knocking on the door of the Premiership."
Chairman Dick Knight acted yesterday afternoon, with the Board's agreement, to remove the "match by match pressure" and mounting speculation over Wilkins' future following a hat-trick of defeats on the back of an encouarging start of two wins and a draw.
Knight said: "I've given Dean the dreaded chairman's vote of confidence in reverse. After three defeats instead of firing him I'm hiring him! I wanted to take the pressure away from him on a day by day basis.
"I spoke to the Board about it and they agreed. I didn't have a dilemma, as far as I am concerned Dean has got all the makings of a very good manager but he wants to learn the craft of it under no pressure.
"He has impressed everyone with his attention to detail and preparation for games. There are other areas he needs to learn about but I have every confidence he will go on to be a very good manager for this club."
Wilkins will not have to deliver a top six place for Albion in League One this season. Knight said: "He will not be judged on where we finish in the League but on "We are not saying he has got to make the play-offs, otherwise he is out of a job. I am not putting him under that pressure. He is at the start of the learning curve in management."
Knight also revealed he has discussed and rejected with Wilkins the idea of bringing in an elder statesman to guide him in matters such as transfer dealings.
"I talked to Dean about whether he would like to have an experienced mentor, a Dave Bassett, David Pleat, Lennie Lawrence or Jim Smith type figure," Knight said.
"That was one of the thought processes I went through but decided against. Dean wouldn't feel comfortable with it. If there is any mentoring to do I can do it in terms of transfer activity. I can teach him and we can work together on that."
By Andy Naylor
New Albion manager Dean Wilkins aims to take the club to the brink of the Premiership within five or six years.
The Seagulls' former skipper revealed to The Argus his hopes for the long-term future of the club after being appointed for the rest of the season, with Dean White as his assistant.
Wilkins, caretaker for the past six games since the sacking of Mark McGhee 23 days ago and in permanent charge for the first time against Chesterfield at Withdean today, said: "I feel extremely proud and humble to be offered the task of taking this club forward during what I think is going to be a transitional period.
continued...
"I think everyone now realises this is a period of transition and I would urge our supporters to be patient and look into the situation a little bit deeper.
"At times they are going to need to be sympathetic, particularly towards the younger players and the team in general. We will come out the other side better for it and I've said before the future for the club is really bright.
"I had personal feelings and ambitions as a player for the club and as youth coach and I wanted eventually one day to be manager.
"It's difficult to set targets on a short-term basis but I see the job as a five or possibly six-year plan and at the end of that I expect to be knocking on the door of the Premiership."
Chairman Dick Knight acted yesterday afternoon, with the Board's agreement, to remove the "match by match pressure" and mounting speculation over Wilkins' future following a hat-trick of defeats on the back of an encouarging start of two wins and a draw.
Knight said: "I've given Dean the dreaded chairman's vote of confidence in reverse. After three defeats instead of firing him I'm hiring him! I wanted to take the pressure away from him on a day by day basis.
"I spoke to the Board about it and they agreed. I didn't have a dilemma, as far as I am concerned Dean has got all the makings of a very good manager but he wants to learn the craft of it under no pressure.
"He has impressed everyone with his attention to detail and preparation for games. There are other areas he needs to learn about but I have every confidence he will go on to be a very good manager for this club."
Wilkins will not have to deliver a top six place for Albion in League One this season. Knight said: "He will not be judged on where we finish in the League but on "We are not saying he has got to make the play-offs, otherwise he is out of a job. I am not putting him under that pressure. He is at the start of the learning curve in management."
Knight also revealed he has discussed and rejected with Wilkins the idea of bringing in an elder statesman to guide him in matters such as transfer dealings.
"I talked to Dean about whether he would like to have an experienced mentor, a Dave Bassett, David Pleat, Lennie Lawrence or Jim Smith type figure," Knight said.
"That was one of the thought processes I went through but decided against. Dean wouldn't feel comfortable with it. If there is any mentoring to do I can do it in terms of transfer activity. I can teach him and we can work together on that."
ROSM
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Ernest said:
Do you know what - I think you're right.
I mean it was you that first highlighted the inadequacies of the lardy jocko and the clipboard kid. Okay you got a bit stressed when others finally caught up with you, but you were right all along.
And now, you've seen through the folly of this already. You are a genius - they often say that a prophet is often despised in his own country - but I don't despise you. I loveyou
p.s. when I last spoke to DK he was commenting on the song you wrote on the terraces at southampton in the early 80's - something about steve moran and mark wright. he remembers it so well and was wondering if you would reproduce the lyrics on here one day. he also asks how your scarf is these days?
Ta muchly
Ernest
Stupid IDIOT
Shame you never told the potless pillock what I thought about HIM 
B.M.F
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I like many would have liked to see an experienced manager in place but as a supporter I will cheer the Albion whatever my views as I did with every other manager and player we have had since I have been watching the Albion. ( apart from one rant I had at Sudbury a few years back
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)ROSM
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Ernest said:Shame you never told the potless pillock what I thought about HIM
I think he knows that deep down you wouldn't want to be without him!
Ernest
Stupid IDIOT
ROSM said:
Do you spit or swallow after you've met Dick Tight
Gully
Monkey in a seagull suit.
Good luck to them, I just hope that the board give them some money to bring in a couple more loan signings and soon, then funds to invest when the transfer window opens. The two Deans are responsible already for producing the majority of our team, I have little doubt that the players will give everything they can for them, all we need now is a couple of more experienced players to compliment and the good times might just roll.
Thanks DK for showing the faith, now come on supporters, get behind our team.
Thanks DK for showing the faith, now come on supporters, get behind our team.