53 seasons Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Andy-Darren's blue and white army! Sounds like a great appointment. Well done to the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WXEn8 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 (edited) Pottrays he may be...........but a Stokie?......he's a Port Fail fan? So, under his management, football will now be known as 'nogger', players will to taught to 'kick a bow agin a wow and yed it til it bosts', chayse 'n' bacon oatcakes at half time and all future greetings will be "Ay up duck, ow at, owe rate?" And any player stepping out of line is likely to get a 'bosted lip ark'! Welcome Andy mar mate, yowell pureet rate duck. Edited May 26, 2017 by WXEn8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crowing Cockerel Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Guess this appointment goes to show that ETFC can attract the biggest managerial names around at this level. The Chesham fans generally seem to have nothing but praise for Andy - for his efforts when the club was struggling as well as when they were giant-killing in the FA Cup and making play-off finals. Now I'm just interested to see how many (if any!) he retains, and who he brings in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vauxhallman Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Could we see the return of former captain Curtis ugah. Left us and returned finally to Chesham with Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crowing Cockerel Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Could we see the return of former captain Curtis ugah. Left us and returned finally to Chesham with Andy Thought the consensus was that the Curtis who played for us wasn't the player he once was? I'd be a little concerned at the lack of pace at the back if 40yo Darren Purse was also in the starting line-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behind-the-goal Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Have just been on the phone to Professor Aster following the appointment of Andy Leese and asked him what he made of it in the light of his syllabic findings. What follows is a verbatim tape script: “This would appear to be a risky choice, wouldn’t it Professor?” “Not a bit. In fact, I think the Board has been rather cunning.” “How so?” “Well, look at that final ‘e’. It’s screaming out to be pronounced.” “Really?” “Yes. Look at “Conte”. Nobody would pronounce it “Cont”, would they?” “Spurs fans might.” “Fair point.” “OK, so what are you saying?” “It’s simple really. The Board has acted on my findings, but is going to fly Andy under the radar. To all intents and purposes it will seem to other clubs that the Board has shot itself in foot by appointing a manager with a monosyllabic surname. But WE know that that final ‘e’ is loaded with syllabic power.” “So what you’re saying is ‘Keep quiet about that final ‘e’ and….” “…and final our inner Conte!” “But won’t all the other clubs now realise how cunning our Board has been and make plans to nullify us next season?” “My dear boy, of course not. You don’t think anyone actually reads this stuff, do you?” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Jack Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I'd be a little concerned at the lack of pace at the back if 40yo Darren Purse was also in the starting line-up. So we'll have to play Percy alongside him. Our central defence would then be Pursey and Percy! I'll get me coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vauxhallman Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Coat required father Jack i think Percy may have gone to ST Albans. Could be wrong though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovely stuff Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Andy Leese would be my choice.We would probably need to better whatever money he is on at his current club though. Thanks to AT for reminding me of this old post i wrote in 2009 about our search for a new manager at the time. AnfieldTowner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 At face value, very good appointments. A proven manager at this level and one with a record of staying at a club (a testament to not only him but his last club). Not certain whether they will be co-managers or the same sort of arrangement with Borg-Quinton and Quinton-Porter but we get not one but two well credentialed persons. Darren Purse comes with the experience of 556 Premier and Football League games under his belt and transfer fees paid for him of GBP2.5 million. Also played in a League Cup Final and was player of the year during his time at Birmingham City. I saw him play when we were in London in 2011/12. He was playing with Plymouth Argyle at the time. A no-nonsense, well organized player who will hopefully instil the same in our defence. Well done to the Board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3spirit Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I'm a Slough Town fc fan and I was glad to see the back of Andy Leese in his managers job at Chesham fc because he was excellent for them and we hardly ever got a look in when we played our local rivals. I think Enfield fc, with their non league pedigree, have made a first class appointment, and to get Darren Purse also is a win-win for your club. I'm just glad you're in the Ryman Premier and not the Southern Premier ! ha ha ! lovely stuff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwilf Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Interesting appointment. Hopefully they both have enough know how to continue where Brad left off. Also be interesting to see who comes and goes. Well done to the board on a quick replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovely stuff Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Would be grateful if someone could list all our previous managers since formation and the dates they were in charge. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodopolous Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 The ETFC Wikipedia page has all the info you require... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovely stuff Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Thanks. I'm sure they have missed one manager out..Didn't we have a short term boss in a turbulent spell after Chandler left? Who's not mentioned on Wikipedia.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovely stuff Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Was thinking of Steve Browne.Have been informed that he was only ever officially an assistant to Steve Margolis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyetfc Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Didn't he stay on after Steve Margolis left, only for a short time though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Jack Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyetfc Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Wasn't he around in sole charge for sometime though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Jack Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 No, although he acted like it. Stuart (not Steve) Margolis left when Steve Newing was appointed in the summer of 2009. MbrunoB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyetfc Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Well that's cleared that up. Thanks FJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Meadowender Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 So is Leese thought to be a good appointment or not? Long record of exceeding the budget at Chesham and falling out with the board over money. Needs a tight rein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Meadowender Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 At 40 Darren Purse can still cut it, just maybe not against a speed merchant! Used to do well against Barry Hayles in training.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wembleyfinals Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) Along with the two previous comments I have recently heard from a reliable source that our new manager " can be a bit short on personality" but by admission from the same source has large contacts amongst our level of non-league football. Also that some other candidates may have had better credentials but little experience with working with in the parameters of our team budget. In these circumstances the decision has been made and we can only await the outcome. After all it could have been Ricky's previous manager!!!!!!! Edited June 6, 2017 by 4wembleyfinals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Meadowender Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 He has an amazing little black book of non-league contacts. I'm concerned that he gets too emotional and it tends to cloud his tactical thinking. Would be an excellent coach alongside a level-headed manager but watch out for run ins with opposition managers and officials that cost games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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