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Faithful U's are praised
League Managers' Association chief executive Richard Bevan has praised Colchester United for keeping faith in boss Geraint Williams.
The U's have bucked football's national trend by sticking by the Welshman, despite the club's relegation from the Coca-Cola Championship.
Williams is in the top-30 longest-serving managers list, having spent nearly two years in the role.
And of the 24 managers that started the Championship season, only 14 are still in their jobs.
Colchester finished bottom of the Championship, with only seven wins to their name.
However, they have given Williams their full backing, after chairman Robbie Cowling insisted he will still be in charge when the club kick-off their new life in Coca-Coca League One.
And Bevan thinks the stance taken by the U's in standing by Williams is a commendable one.
He told the Gazette: "We're delighted that the board at Colchester United has kept faith with Geraint Williams.
"In the 2006-7 season, they enjoyed the club's highest-ever league position of tenth and Colchester have a new ground on the way.
"The chairman, chief executive and club as a whole look at the way a manager operates at a club when assessing his overall contribution.
"In addition to results, they also look closely at the way he interacts with the likes of his players, his backroom staff and the media and all of these things need to be considered."
Bevan has been critical of the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City over recent months, accusing them of undermining Rafael Benitez and Sven-Goran Eriksson respectively.
The former England cricket players' chief believes they should follow the example of the U's and keep faith in their manager.
"We're releasing a report soon which will look at the benefits in looking at clubs running with managers and coaches," added Bevan, who was appointed as the LMA's chief executive in January.
"We realise that football is business and clubs such as Colchester United invest heavily in their clubs.
"But we're always delighted when they show loyalty in their managers."
1:04pm Friday 16th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: WTF, Colchester on 3:51pm Fri 16 May 08
[quote]"In addition to results, they also look closely at the way he interacts with the likes of his players, his backroom staff and the media and all of these things need to be considered."[/quote]
You have left out one very important group of people Mr Bevan!
"In addition to results, they also look closely at the way he interacts with the likes of his players, his backroom staff and the media and all of these things need to be considered."
You have left out one very important group of people Mr Bevan!
Posted by: Geraint Williams, Colchester on 4:00pm Fri 16 May 08
Thank you for not sacking me. I do enjoy working for such a nice friendly club and I am looking forweard to my summer holiday as well.
I like the Chairman because he gives me money to spend on people I like even if they are not very good at football.
I am sorry we did not get more points this season and that I was unable to sort out the worst defence in the division and that my team selection and tactics left a lot to be desired.
But I do have a nice big office at the new ground and let's remember, it's only a game.
Let's keep on being nice to each other next year.
Cuckoo Cuckoo Cuckoo
Thank you for not sacking me. I do enjoy working for such a nice friendly club and I am looking forweard to my summer holiday as well.
I like the Chairman because he gives me money to spend on people I like even if they are not very good at football.
I am sorry we did not get more points this season and that I was unable to sort out the worst defence in the division and that my team selection and tactics left a lot to be desired.
But I do have a nice big office at the new ground and let's remember, it's only a game.
Let's keep on being nice to each other next year.
Cuckoo Cuckoo Cuckoo
Posted by: David, Colchester on 8:46am Sat 17 May 08
The worst record in all 4 leagues? Couldn't organise a team to keep a clean sheet in nearly 40 matches!
We have gone backwards.
We have a manager that doesn't have a clue.
He couldn't organise a drink in a brewery with a £50 note sticking out of his ear.
By the time Mr C learns it will be too late, GW will have spent all the money and some poor soul will have to come and undo all the mess and start again.
As for Lockwood, Orient turned down the chance to sign him again........nuff said.
The worst record in all 4 leagues? Couldn't organise a team to keep a clean sheet in nearly 40 matches!
We have gone backwards.
We have a manager that doesn't have a clue.
He couldn't organise a drink in a brewery with a £50 note sticking out of his ear.
By the time Mr C learns it will be too late, GW will have spent all the money and some poor soul will have to come and undo all the mess and start again.
As for Lockwood, Orient turned down the chance to sign him again........nuff said.
Posted by: Cuckoo in the Nest, A very quiet Layer Road on 5:45am Sun 18 May 08
Solid, reliable, committed and 'nice' managers are always good to have in any business, including football.
However, above all they have to prove they are 'capable' to be successful.
A trait clearly lacking when it come to the 'nice' Geraint Williams.
Solid, reliable, committed and 'nice' managers are always good to have in any business, including football.
However, above all they have to prove they are 'capable' to be successful.
A trait clearly lacking when it come to the 'nice' Geraint Williams.
Posted by: Col U 'till I die, Alresford on 5:29pm Sun 18 May 08
I suspect three of the above are by the same person, get used to it GW is our manager for season 08-09 so as you're so frustrated at this I hope your nagging relentless drivel won't turn up at our new home,- and good riddance.
I suspect three of the above are by the same person, get used to it GW is our manager for season 08-09 so as you're so frustrated at this I hope your nagging relentless drivel won't turn up at our new home,- and good riddance.
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