John Hartson

[westbaygull]

Was delighted to read this today about JH wanting to be considered should the Wales job become vacant...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 974856.stm

After so much sad/bad news in the football world recently, how great to see somebody recovering so well, when the outlook had been so bleak.

[Yellow4life]

They have appointed the U17,U19 and U21 boss(Brian Flynn) to be their caretaker manger throughout the euro qualifiers-

Shame he wasn't made assistant manager at least.

[happytorq]

They have appointed the U17,U19 and U21 boss(Brian Flynn) to be their caretaker manger throughout the euro qualifiers-

Shame he wasn't made assistant manager at least.

Why is it a shame, though? Hartson has no experience of management at all. I'm not sure why ex-players seem to assume they can just step into coaching/management gigs, especially international one. It's interesting that he has his Pro license, but it seems that it would be purely a sentimental decision to install him more than a footballing one.

He should start at a league club and get some experience. he doesn't even have to do that great, you can be sure he'll be considered for 'bigger' jobs anyway, later on.

[westbaygull]

Why is it a shame, though?

...perhaps yellow4life doesn't like the Welsh...?


disclaimer: to any Welsh chums, this was a frivolous statement and not intended to cause disharmony and/or offence