Breaking News Official at last. Maher,Currie,Bentley.

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

On paper, this is an excellent team. Most of us would have been happy with Currie as Head Coach or manager. Bentley always comes across as very good on BBC Essex, like he was wasted at Grays and Canvey. King Kev went beyond everyone in the application process, and went into fine detail on players etc. I remember playing Daggers at Dagenham, and Kev was in the car park talking to Southend fans, including me. You could tell he still wanted to be at Southend. He absolutely loves the club, that was clear. We're in great hands. Give them the tools Ron Martin, regarding better player recruitment, and the future looks very bright.

 

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[Linda Loan Shark]

Great news.

I just hope all the fans give them time especially against Dagenham. If we have our first choice keeper and 6 defenders out we can't get on their back if we lose. It's probably too late to sign anyone bearing in mind the management need to take a closer look at the squad.

 

[Evening Echo]

KEVIN Maher has been appointed head coach at Southend United.

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[Blue Yonder]

Can someone save me doing the research please. Did Akinola have his high scoring season at Barnet when Currie was there ?

 

[meerkat54]

Dream Team

Kevin Maher the new Southend United's First Team Head Coach will be joined by new Assistant Head Coach Darren Currie and new First Team Coach Mark Bentley!

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Men in Black!

 

[East Green I 83]

I honestly believe that given time, with this combination at the helm we cannot fail!!! "given time" though is the important bit.......brilliant news

 

[rowe23]

Can someone save me doing the research please. Did Akinola have his high scoring season at Barnet when Currie was there ?

He did, I think it was 15 for the season although a lot were pens.

 

[Strykr]

Must say im over the moon at getting all three of them.

UTB

 

[davewebbsbrain]

You can see in King Kev's face that he is over the moon to be back at Southend. He's got the biggest smile on his face at times

 

[leeblue]

That is a fantastic coaching set up, Currie was my no.1 choice tbh so to see him alongside Maher is brilliant. I'm over the moon.

 

[Clinton Baptiste]

Patience is the key. Gonna take time to undo the ****e of the last 3 seasons. All three guys have great credentials and most importantly the character and determination to get us back to where we belong. With a few tweaks we will have a competitive squad. The players will play better knowing they won't get slagged off at the first poor performance.

 

[Maldon Shrimper]

Very nice words from Bristol supporters on their website wishing Kev all the best and hoping he gets us back into the league where we belong,their words not mine which I obviously agree

 

[hlane17]

This works. A good coach with bright ideas in Kevin (not that the other two don't have the same) backed up with some real non-league experience in Currie and Bentley. Can't ask for much more.

 

[Sussexshrimper]

Overjoyed ....really feel this could change things for the better
Real hope at last ..let's give them time it will change
Up the blues !

 

[Snowy]

Wow, what else can be said. Chuffed with all 3 appointments. Good luck guys, you have my support.

 

[Strykr]

We must remember they have a squad of predominantly codger losers and playing free scoring dagenham next. So patience people!

 

[Chapperz]

Can someone save me doing the research please. Did Akinola have his high scoring season at Barnet when Currie was there ?

Shaq Coulthirst also played for Barnet under Currie ...

 

[Shepshead]

I'm quite impressed by this team. If you look at the CVs all three bring something to the table at this level. I'm not expecting overnight success, but from where we are now a mid table finish and build a platform for next season is what we should be be looking at.

If you do in fact look at the CV’s only Currie brings any experience at this level. 18 months as a manager and another 18 months as a coach.

 

[SeaSideDoughnut]

If you would've given me those three names and those three job titles and asked me who's who I probably would've switched Maher and Currie's name around seeing as Currie has experience as a manager in this league.

Presumably all these appointments are independent of eachother? If this is the case, brilliant. I've had enough of the wholesale backroom changes.

Someone will have to tell me the difference is between manager and head coach. But aside from that I'm really excited by the news, I can't wait for Saturday now.