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Southampton Gull wrote: 21 Nov 2017, 15:05

Genuine offer from someone who is seriously upset to see us where we are currently.

Jack wrote: 21 Nov 2017, 15:22 So Paul Sturrock was manager of Yeovil until December 2015 and Geoff Harop was Academy Manager at Yeovil from summer 2015. Am I i missing something ? Surely they know each other reasonably well?

merse btpir wrote: 21 Nov 2017, 13:58 But of course for almost two years now he cannot get a job of his own in football management!

The last time he was at Plainmoor he departed just four days later, after being appointed manager of Yeovil Town on 9th April 2015, with the club all but relegated. Following a poor start to the following season, Yeovil announced on 1st December 2015 that they had parted company with him; he had lasted just eight months. So what exactly are his achievements of late and exactly what is his standing with the game's employers these days?

merse btpir wrote: 21 Nov 2017, 13:58 But of course for almost two years now he cannot get a job of his own in football management!

The last time he was at Plainmoor he departed just four days later, after being appointed manager of Yeovil Town on 9th April 2015, with the club all but relegated. Following a poor start to the following season, Yeovil announced on 1st December 2015 that they had parted company with him; he had lasted just eight months. So what exactly are his achievements of late and exactly what is his standing with the game's employers these days?

SBP wrote: 21 Nov 2017, 14:35 I read this totally different. If these posts are genuinely from Paul Sturrock i think he just wants to help. For heavens sake just invite him to training , have a brew with him, talk to him. Its so narrow minded just to dismiss his offer to help.
How can you question his achievements of late, he's managed at the top level, he has a wealth of experience in the game regardless of not being employed within the last 2 years.

Plainmoor78 wrote: 21 Nov 2017, 12:26 In effect Sturruck is saying to Owers in public "I can do your job better than you can".

Plainmoor78 wrote: 21 Nov 2017, 12:26 The thing is many people regard seeking/accepting help as an admission that they are out of their depth. Steve Perryman used to help out at Exeter city and if my non-functioning brain serves me correctly none of the managers he helped out lasted that long.
The way this has been publicised, assuming it is genuine, can only be seen to further undermine the manager because it is frankly disrespectful. In effect Sturruck is saying to Owers in public "I can do your job better than you can".

Louis wrote: 20 Nov 2017, 23:43
That’s the nature of the footballing business. If I was underperforming I’d appreciate any help that kept me my job and the company I work for in business.

merse btpir wrote: 20 Nov 2017, 22:26 Whilst input from such a person (as the real) Paul Sturrock would be invaluable, it should be done on a man to man basis and not via social media.

If (the real) Paul Sturrock wanted to contact Owers and Kuhl he must surely have their details amongst his multiple contacts; or if he hasn't..... then why?

lucy6lucy wrote: 20 Nov 2017, 21:39 You have just made my night. You really are an individual that needs help. I refuse to respond in bad language to respect the forum. Seriously, get a grip .what the hell tranmere has got to do with Paul sturrock god knows. Point I made idiot, if multi millionaire paul sturrock comes on asking/offering help then buy the club.

Mattpuma wrote: 20 Nov 2017, 23:58 Its unfair to say they are underperforming after so few games as well. Give them a chance.

Mattpuma wrote: 20 Nov 2017, 21:46 If you were manager would you appreciate this being put on social media? I think not.