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  • Thread starter PVA
  • Start date Jul 9, 2012
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PVA

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  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #1
So as discussed in the other thread, Noel Whelan has applied for a job as coach at CCFC. What kind of position do you think it is?

I would imagine there a two possible options. Either an attacking coach, which we've lacked for years. In fact can anyone remember who our last attacking coach was? or it could be for a youth team coach. With Carsley moving up to his position with the first team, will he still work with the U18s or does someone else need to come in and replace him?

If it's the former, then Whelan seems like a good match, especially as a former CCFC player which I'm sure Thorn mentioned a week or so was a big factor in bringing Shaw back. if it's the latter then I don't know how suitable Noel would be.

Are there any other good candidates out there at the moment? What about any that are ex-CCFC players?

What kind of coach would you like to see come in?
 

stupot07

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #2
Possibly Carsley's replacement as manager of the under 18's?
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #3
Harrison was brought in chiefly to add an extra attacking dimension to coaching but that never really materialised. I'd say a coach suited towards this would do us wonders if the benefits could be transferred to matches-never seemed noticeable while Harrison was here.
 
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aodea

New Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #4
Does Whealen have any badges/ has he any experience? it could be a token role at the club it is hard to know.
 

skybluegod

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #5
anybody who wants to work for the club and has the ability to is fine with me
 
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SkyBlueScottie

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #6
Frankie Bunn was our last "attacking coach"....

I would have thought that they would have spoken to Whelan about doing Carsleys previous role, however I would have thought Kilbane would do that now.
 
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SkyBlueJohnso

New Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #7
Shaw to work with defenders, Carlsey to work with midfielders, adn Whelan to work with strikers. Be nice to have specialist coaches for all positions, although i'm not sure Whelan has any or enough coaching experience to be classed as a specialist yet?
 

skybluegod

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #8
aodea said:
Does Whealen have any badges/ has he any experience? it could be a token role at the club it is hard to know.
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he's been managing derby county academy
 
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PVA

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #9
SkyBlueScottie said:
Frankie Bunn was our last "attacking coach"....

I would have thought that they would have spoken to Whelan about doing Carsleys previous role, however I would have thought Kilbane would do that now.
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Ah yes i forgot about Bunn...Mickey Adams' long lost twin!

I don't think Kilbane would be able to take the U18s, at least not for their matches as they play Saturday mornings
 

skybluegod

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #10
Whelan holds a UEFA B coaching Licence. Whelan first started his coaching career as a player coach at Dunfermline Athletic. After his playing career came to an end Whelan worked as a youth team coach at one of his former clubs Derby County, but after more than 12 months as a coach at Derby, Whelan decided that his commute from Harrogate was too much of a strain. Since leaving his role at Derby Whelan has been involved in the hospitality circuit at another of his former clubs Coventry City.
On 17th Novemember 2010, Whelan revealed he has put his name forward for a role working within Leeds United's academy. Leeds are the club who Whelan supports and also he gave him the chance to become a professional footballer.
After playing and captaining Leeds United in the Yorkshire Masters Tournament, which Leeds won. Whelan revealed he was going to help coach at Derby County's academy after turning down a coaching role at Nottingham Forest.
 
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aodea

New Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #11
skybluegod said:
he's been managing derby county academy
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Ah well thats super then would love to see him as a coach. i like the idea of ex Coventry lads being involved because they care about the club and will want to see it do well.
 

skybluegod

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #12
aodea said:
Ah well thats super then would love to see him as a coach. i like the idea of ex Coventry lads being involved because they care about the club and will want to see it do well.
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also see my other post he's worked at a few other clubs aswell
 

ajsccfc

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #13
Coach? I thought we were after him to play ahead of ROD.
 

matesx

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #14
too many cooks
 
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kingharvest

New Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #15
Whelan said on twitter he has uefa A as well but that he's been treated appallingly by the club and doesn't expect to be hired.&
 

torchomatic

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #16
I'm not particularly bothered if they are "old boys" or not just as long they can do the job and improve the squad.
 

ajsccfc

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #17
Where does he say he's been treated appallingly? The only Noel Whelan I can find is a grey-haired chap in a suit.
 

torchomatic

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #18
Well he won't be if he's mouthing off on Twitter. He's hardly got a reliable, rock-solid reputation himself, has he?

kingharvest said:
Whelan said on twitter he has uefa A as well but that he's been treated appallingly by the club and doesn't expect to be hired.&
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ajsccfc

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #19
Found him!

https://twitter.com/NoelDavidWhelan

Middle name, la-di-da.

'striking and midfield attacking coach , but wanted ass manager job'

Heh.
 

Mary_Mungo_Midge

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #20
ajsccfc said:
Where does he say he's been treated appallingly? The only Noel Whelan I can find is a grey-haired chap in a suit.
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He says, in various tweets, in no particular order:

- so far I've been treated poorly
- thank you very much I have my fingers crossed although it doesn't seem it's going to be good news .
- as was told thurs its not positive as they put it not even with academy ! And said they would get back Monday ?????
- I did mention they need to look at the creative side as 2 centre halfs as manager & assistant & carsley a def midfielder
- that's what I mentioned but they do not seem to want me at the club from there lack of respect since the meeting
- yes so do I and that is exactly what I sad , need to be creative and have exciting fluent attacking play in the final 3rd
- well they did but only when I had to keep calling to get a reply , it's not been great how I've been delt with
 

torchomatic

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #21
How to talk your way out of a job both now and in the future I would think. Not very professional to go blabbing on social media.
 

sw88

Chief Commentator!
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #22
Looks like he's trying to tell us how to run out club. No wonder we aren't interested! At least get your foot in the door before you starting saying 'you need to do X, Y and Z'. What a tool!
 
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stevo_ccfc

New Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #23
Every time I see this thread title I assume its about Gary and the coach to yeovil...
 

WeWillBeBack

New Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #24
Doubting whether this is actually Noel.. If it is, the guy's a serious tool.
 

Skybluefaz

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #25
WeWillBeBack said:
Doubting whether this is actually Noel.. If it is, the guy's a serious tool.
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I wondered if it was a real account, he comes across far more considered on the radio than these tweets would suggest.
 

Mary_Mungo_Midge

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #26
Skybluefaz said:
I wondered if it was a real account, he comes across far more considered on the radio than these tweets would suggest.
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That account is being 'followed' by Huckerby, who's a very active user. Makes you think it would be real
 

Grendel

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #27
sw88 said:
Looks like he's trying to tell us how to run out club. No wonder we aren't interested! At least get your foot in the door before you starting saying 'you need to do X, Y and Z'. What a tool!
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Noel has a lot of influence. I am sure he could open a few doors..or windows.
 

sky blue john

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #28
torchomatic said:
How to talk your way out of a job both now and in the future I would think. Not very professional to go blabbing on social media.
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Sounds like he is getting some of that special Sisu treatment that is normally saved for us fans !!!
 

AFCCOVENTRY

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #29
Exclusive interview with Noel Wheels in the Cov Tel tomorrow on how he wants to help the club
 

usskyblue

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #30
Amuses me why people refer to Twitter as "social media", when it's largely inhabited by the socially disabled...
 
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wingy

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2012
  • #31
Could be called "The Bootroom ". Who was that ex player guest on CWR during the season who suggested as much ?"A War Council"!!!!
 
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