Danny Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 Jason Dodd is in talks to join Saints for a third time. http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/4711782.Dodd_on_verge_of_joining_Saints_again/
alpine_saint Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 Are we sure this is a good thing ? Much as I respect his loyal playing career for us and always found him friendly when I spoke to him, wasnt there a suspicion about him being a bit of a disruptive element in the changing room during the Sturrock business ? Anyone know what his role would be ?
Toadhall Saint Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 Him and Beattie wasn't it? I'm happy for him to pick up with the academy etc for now.
Saint_Jonny Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 Hes a legend to us as Saints fans, anyone who makes that many appearances deserves our upmost respect. Dunno what role they've got lined up for him but I think its great that he gets to work for his "home" team.
St.Jeweller Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 it's saying a non-1st team role,and could be here as soon as the end of next week do we start believing what the echo says though?
Dalek2003 Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 Him and Beattie wasn't it? I'm happy for him to pick up with the academy etc for now. As a senior player he was probably only speaking for the rest of the team who were disappointed at the appointment of Sturrock as they had been expecting the much more experienced Glenn Hoddle. They should have expressed this view to the vocal minority of fans IMO.
Saint_clark Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 As academy or reserve team manager I wouldn't mind.
Pancake Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 I would imaging its going to be an ambassadorial-cum-scout role. Not ITK.
stevegrant Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 I know he was doing scouting work for Middlesbrough quite recently, so I guess he might be coming on board in that sort of role. I presume Aldershot have decided that they're not going to give him the manager's job full-time?
qwertySFC Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 Maybe the Aldershot job is a bit to big for him ??
ericofarabia Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 I would imaging its going to be an ambassadorial-cum-scout role. Not ITK. I'm not going to say a word
Scummer Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 The academy must be short of numbers in the coaching department, wasn't their talk last season that we might lose academy status as we didn't have enough staff? I'd have thought he could do a job there. How have Aldershot got on since he took over? You'd think he'd fancy trying to get that job, unless he always knew it was only short term.
ottery st mary Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 His all round experience will make him an asset for the club...Reserves and Youth with Puckett and Henderson and maybe some scouting of other teams......Again..Pards selection no doubt and therefore we should trust in Pards and the powers to be. A valuable addition to the training/coaching staff. COYRs
Danbert Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 I would imaging its going to be an ambassadorial-cum-scout role. Not ITK. What's a cum scout?
Pancake Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 I'm not going to say a word What's a cum scout? I see the kids are on half term this week.. Ho hum. http://www.chambersharrap.co.uk/chambers/features/chref/chref.py/main?query=cum
CB Fry Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 (edited) As a senior player he was probably only speaking for the rest of the team who were disappointed at the appointment of Sturrock as they had been expecting the much more experienced Glenn Hoddle. They should have expressed this view to the vocal minority of fans IMO. Shut up you dopey old woman. Hoddle never rated Beattie and they didn't get along so highly unlikely that he was clamouring for your boyfriend to come back, and as Hoddle is disliked by almost every pro footballer he has ever met, I'd wager Dodd didn't like him much either. Being that Hoddle is one of the most disliked figures with a reputation of appalling man-management at every club he's been at it's unlikely that even a single player was looking forward to the return of Glenda. His prior and subsequent record of utter failure everywhere he's been proves this was an excellent decision. Get over it. Anyway, are we to assume he has not impressed as catetaker at Aldershot then? How have they done? Edited 30 October, 2009 by CB Fry
benjii Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 As a senior player he was probably only speaking for the rest of the team who were disappointed at the appointment of Sturrock as they had been expecting the much more experienced Glenn Hoddle. They should have expressed this view to the vocal minority of fans IMO. :smt046
Whitey Grandad Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 I read a couple of days ago that Tony Adams was lined up for Aldershot. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tony-Adams-wants-to-return-to-management-at-Aldershot-article202839.html (No, I don't buy the Mirror to read, I only look at the pictures)
Tokyo-Saint Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 I read a couple of days ago that Tony Adams was lined up for Aldershot. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tony-Adams-wants-to-return-to-management-at-Aldershot-article202839.html (No, I don't buy the Mirror to read, I only look at the pictures) Well if Tony said so it must be true. Does Adams still have a gambling problem? Every job that comes up he is always one of the favorites. Do you think he is betting on himself?
Toadhall Saint Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 As a senior player he was probably only speaking for the rest of the team who were disappointed at the appointment of Sturrock as they had been expecting the much more experienced Glenn Hoddle. They should have expressed this view to the vocal minority of fans IMO. Sorry but players get paid to play football not tell the club who they do and don't want as a manager.
saint_stevo Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 Spiritual home.....now where have i heard that before
Pat from Poole Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 Shut up you dopey old woman. Hoddle never rated Beattie and they didn't get along so highly unlikely that he was clamouring for your boyfriend to come back, and as Hoddle is disliked by almost every pro footballer he has ever met, I'd wager Dodd didn't like him much either. Being that Hoddle is one of the most disliked figures with a reputation of appalling man-management at every club he's been at it's unlikely that even a single player was looking forward to the return of Glenda. His prior and subsequent record of utter failure everywhere he's been proves this was an excellent decision. Get over it. Anyway, are we to assume he has not impressed as catetaker at Aldershot then? How have they done? So difficult to disagree with any of this.
Arizona Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 Shut up you dopey old woman. Hoddle never rated Beattie and they didn't get along so highly unlikely that he was clamouring for your boyfriend to come back, and as Hoddle is disliked by almost every pro footballer he has ever met, I'd wager Dodd didn't like him much either. Being that Hoddle is one of the most disliked figures with a reputation of appalling man-management at every club he's been at it's unlikely that even a single player was looking forward to the return of Glenda. His prior and subsequent record of utter failure everywhere he's been proves this was an excellent decision. Get over it. Anyway, are we to assume he has not impressed as catetaker at Aldershot then? How have they done? Ooooh, for a second there I thought nobody was gonna bite.#-o
once_bitterne Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 I think Aldershot have played two, lost two under him so far.
Master Bates Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 I think Aldershot have played two, lost two under him so far. Correct according to todays Echo.
Arizona Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 I think Aldershot have played two, lost two under him so far. Ken or Jason?
saintjay77 Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 I like the idea of him coming back and I trust that the management team will give him a suitable role that he can benifit the club with. John Gorman has been on TV a couple of times today due to a match coming up (I keep catching the end of it so not quite got the story) talking about not seeing eye to eye with pearson but still respects him or somit. I guess with the set up as it is now JD will only be coming back into the club if it fits with how the club is working now. Brining people inand out all over the place like last season should be a thing of the past and our future seems to be allot more together.
JackFrost Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 No problems him coming back in a limited role, as long as he isn't anywhere near the first team.
once_bitterne Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 I would guess something to do with the Youth team.
Berkeley Saint Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 he was at the reserve match against Forest Green, and spent most of the time chatting with Dave Hockaday.... perhaps he was looking at potential loan signings for Aldershot, perhaps he was there for something else...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 Doesn't Jason still have "links" with the club? Not a bad thing imo - committed individual and it is a link with previous days. One thing we have lost through being taken over is no continuity with the past (not moaning or blaming anybody). For instance the club was not represented at Davey Burnside's recent funeral (excepting David Bull) which does not look good. Something perhaps could be worked on. odd is the sort of bloke who could advise in this area perhaps.
toofarnorth Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 I cant believe he's still only 38. Seems an age since he hung up his boots and he's done all sorts since then. Would welcome him back. Anyone know if Killer is still involved with the club at all? Been a bit out the loop.
Clifford Nelson Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 Doesn't Jason still have "links" with the club? Not a bad thing imo - committed individual and it is a link with previous days. One thing we have lost through being taken over is no continuity with the past (not moaning or blaming anybody). For instance the club was not represented at Davey Burnside's recent funeral (excepting David Bull) which does not look good. Something perhaps could be worked on. odd is the sort of bloke who could advise in this area perhaps. Doddsy doesn't appear to be that kind of person. I hope I'm wrong, but are we sure that he would have known who David Burnside was? We have a living piece of Saints history in Lawrie Mac.
jam Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 he was at the reserve match against Forest Green, and spent most of the time chatting with Dave Hockaday.... perhaps he was looking at potential loan signings for Aldershot, perhaps he was there for something else... Hockaday? I thought he was long gone?
doughnutman Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 Hockaday? I thought he was long gone? Now the manager of Forest Green Rovers
chivvy1664 Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 Cant help but feel dodd is too opioniated to be involved bollocking people and critisicising rather than productive
Gorgiesaint Posted 30 October, 2009 Posted 30 October, 2009 Well if Tony said so it must be true. Does Adams still have a gambling problem? Every job that comes up he is always one of the favorites. Do you think he is betting on himself? If Tony Adams is backing himself to get another job as a manager then yes, he does have a gambling problem!!
Minsk Posted 1 November, 2009 Posted 1 November, 2009 Him and Beattie wasn't it? I'm happy for him to pick up with the academy etc for now. Beattie was nothing to do with it, Sturrock said so himself. He didn't deny Dodd's involvement though. As a few others have said, so long as Jason is nowhere near the first team he could maybe do something for Saints.
Saint Fan CaM Posted 1 November, 2009 Posted 1 November, 2009 Doesn't Jason still have "links" with the club? Not a bad thing imo - committed individual and it is a link with previous days. One thing we have lost through being taken over is no continuity with the past (not moaning or blaming anybody). For instance the club was not represented at Davey Burnside's recent funeral (excepting David Bull) which does not look good. Something perhaps could be worked on. odd is the sort of bloke who could advise in this area perhaps. There are a number of elements of Saints history which I believe would be best left consigned to the history book writers Duncan and in particular those elements that have failed to find success or have been a disruptive influence in any way. Now, I am not suggesting that Dodd has nothing to offer or would want anything other than the best for Saints, however if his opinion of what's best is in conflict in anyway with the current regime then I would not him anywhere near the club TBH. The old ways are not necessarily the best ways.
SaintRichmond Posted 2 November, 2009 Posted 2 November, 2009 Dodd was a great player for Saints ... FACT, but he is also a big Trouble Maker / Sh*t Stirrer ... FACT:cool:
Dynamo Naive Posted 2 November, 2009 Posted 2 November, 2009 Shots kept their first clean sheet of the season at the weekend, away at Rotherham. Apparently Dodd had done his homework and Shots controlled the game. 0-0 ft.
DT Posted 4 November, 2009 Posted 4 November, 2009 Shots kept their first clean sheet of the season at the weekend, away at Rotherham. Apparently Dodd had done his homework and Shots controlled the game. 0-0 ft. Hardly Mourinho, is it?
Dynamo Naive Posted 4 November, 2009 Posted 4 November, 2009 Hardly Mourinho, is it? No, it's one division below Saints. Didn't realise Mourinho was in the running for the Saints academy job.
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