shrimper wrote: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!
jonnythedog wrote:Anyone else get a little shiver up the spine when they found out?
Fantastic news!
marky No.1 wrote:Well done Sir James . The place will now be buzzing instead of morbid. Hope this doesn't mean you won't be mingling any more. I should have guessed this morning when I saw that extra sparkle in your eye as you entered the Globe
Got a tear in my eye, your Dad would be a very proud man right now
Well done!
marky wrote:First and foremost, I wish Jim Bentley all the luck in the world. He loves our club and is clearly totally committed to the cause. As stated above, his biggest task is getting the right people around him. Given his inexperience, I hope he and the club get someone in with the right level of experience in this side of the trade. I'm particularly glad to read that he has a vision for the future and I look forward to finding out what that vision entails. One thing is for sure. We should never again see a Morecambe team look so uninterested as they have at times over the last 12 months. A successful Jim Bentley now means a successful Morecambe FC. Here's to a successful Jim!
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