Shrimpy wrote:The press release says that Jim has been appointed as manager as opposed to player manager.
Does this mean he's now retired as a player or is it simply an oversight on the press release?
I think he may re-register as a player just in case but not play unless he absolutely has to. I saw Saturday as his farewell in a playing capacity.
I've said what I think about appointing Jim but I was particularly interested to read Peter's comment "During my discussions with Jim earlier this week I was very impressed with his vision for the development of the club."
Sounds like he's done what I thought and addressed any doubts the board may have had about his inexperience, contacts etc and persuaded them, by the force of his ambition and his strategy for the future, that he can bring much more than just the passion and commitment we know he has in spades (but which, alone, isn't enough).
I'd have been happy with Graham Alexander with Jim as assistant - but if he hasn't leapt at the chance (if he was approached) then his heart's not fully in it and we know we don't have any of that concern with Jimbo.
Congratulations big fella - Sammy is a very hard act to follow but I'm sure your shoulders are big enough for the job!