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Stockport had a bit of an off day today but you can see them storming it next season
[Albion] Simon Rusk leaving.
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withdeanwombat
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Well, Hartlepools have no chance in the final. According to the BBC they’re playing the Seagulls in the final.
bluenitsuj
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Well done Hartlepool. Great result
BluesRockDJ
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- Jan 24, 2020
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Jeff Stelling will be creaming his knickers zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
BluesRockDJ
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not forgetting Mark McGhee on the coaching staff !
Coldeanseagull
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There can be only one. Thems the chipnickers(gulls), we're the majestic sea birds(SEAgulls)
Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
I believe in Joe Hendry
- Oct 4, 2003
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Looks as though Mark Beard the current u18s coach is off to join Rusk as his assistant at Stockport
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Yoda
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Are they both about to quit Stockport then?
Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
I believe in Joe Hendry
- Oct 4, 2003
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That's not good news, I think. Saw his interview on the Brighton website reviewing the U18 season, and was very impressed by him.
https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2180574/beard-sets-new-targets-for-his-under-18s/
Thought to myself when I watched it, great, the club have even got succession planning in place for the day when GP gets poached by a bigger club. Hey ho, not to be. Strange move though - surely it's a downward step, both in prestige and possibly pay. Understandable for Rusk, who wanted his chance to be the boss, but less so for Beard, I would have thought.
Yoda
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Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
I believe in Joe Hendry
- Oct 4, 2003
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Its seems to be that managing or coaching etc in men’s first team football is seen as better for the career than the same role in youth football, even if you are stepping down from a PL club setup. We’ve lost Rosenior, Rusk and Beard as they’ve been offered first team coaching/managing roles in the last couple of seasons.
Yes, I can see where you're coming from, but Rosenior only dropped down one division, and is now assistant manager, and Rusk moved to the top job, albeit at a lower level. Beard's move? I don't know - but I'm sure he knows what he's doing. Good luck to him anyway.
Cowfold Seagull
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Yes l take your point, plus even though the finances are there now, it doesn't mean that they always will be. Non league football is renowned form owners pulling out, and sponsors withdrawing at short or no notice.
If that happens then maybe Beard can start to worry.
Badger Boy
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- Jan 28, 2016
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I am very surprised by this news, I wonder if Beard was disappointed not to get the u23s gig? I've only heard Beard speak a few times when the club have put out videos, but I thought he spoke very well and seemed like a good bloke. Maybe he sees Stockport as a chance to work with senior players ahead of wanting to become a first team manager somewhere? It's a shame for us, we don't want to be having too much turnover of coaches in the academy, but at least it's not during the season. No doubt the club will attract the calibre of candidates it wants and there'll be plans in place for his successor.
Don Tmatter
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I’d put Sidwell in as his replacement
Possible I think, he’s in the U18 coaching staff isn’t he ?
Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
I believe in Joe Hendry
- Oct 4, 2003
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He originally started coaching the Under 16s when he retired, not sure if he’s moved up but would still be a good choice.