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Would John Terry make a good manager?

It’s hard to say, but there are few people in his age group who command more respect from players in the game. Though Terry has had a colourful off-the-field persona and more than a few controversies, he’s a player who would gain immediate reverence from any player young enough to have seen him play at this peak. Terry was, after all, a genuinely world class leader who played a massive role in the birth of the modern Chelsea. For Bournemouth, they would be getting a proper leader with a huge reputation.

However, so far in his career we have nothing to really go on regarding his tactical nous. Despite playing in numerous systems and styles, Terry usually kept a similar style of performance. Much like former teammate Frank Lampard, too, he was a player who found a way to win outside of systems. Instead, he’s seen as a force of nature who was capable of finding ways to win regardless of formation, teammates, or tactics.

Does that represent the kind of thinking that makes a modern manager, though? It would be hard to say. Despite huge respect for a glittering playing career, Terry has not taken on a top level job yet. Taking on Bournemouth, a club who are looking to get promoted again this season or next, would offer a high-stakes opportunity in a low-pressure environment.

https://investobet.com/blog/john-terry-set-for-first-steps-into-managerial-role-with-bournemouth
 
... and what exactly does this mean FFS...

"...while the club’s board of directors identify and conduct full and thorough due diligence on suitable external candidates ahead of an interview process..."

Thorough due diligence...!!!! Making themselves sound stupid if you ask me by saying they're doing this now but couldn't be ars*d before...

We'd not be in this situation if they bothered to carry out the process properly in the summer...
 
The South Coast outfit are looking for a new coach after the sacking of Jason Tindall, the long-term assistant manager to Eddie Howe. This would see Terry given a chance at a club that is upwardly mobile, well-backed by finance from their ownership, and with an excellent, young playing side. With plenty of talent to pick from and no shortage of backing, it would make an ideal starting point for any young coach.

Highly debatable.
 
redharry said:
I recall when Eddie Howe was 16/1 to return after Groves got the boot. Someone I know and trusted told me he was certain to come back. Like a fool I didn't put any money on it. Reckon someone made some dosh...................
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Back in the summer of 1991, I met this girl who swore blind that Freddie Mercury was dead, and was telling everybody to put money on Queen having the Christmas number 1. She had already put money on, and got very good odds. People thought she was nuts.

He died in the November, very shortly after it was announced that he was seriously ill. The odds dropped, and Queen went to number 1 at Christmas

She really cleaned up!
 
Terry had mini cult status for a while with England, lauded a true bulldog, when already on the ground he threw himself head first to try and block a shot with his head. Combined with his success as player and captain at Chelsea, Im sure he fits the bracket of player you'd love to have, but hate if they are are with any other club
Different game as a manager, including behaviour, standards, personal respect, etc. The guy is a cock, I truly hope we steer well clear
 
Terry seems unlikely to me; would be surprised if Max okayed the wages he'd demand. I think he wants to get back to the Premiership, but he wants to do it as cheaply as possible. Preserve the parachute payments so he's not out of pocket if we don't go up.
 
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