James Beattie is name as new Stanley boss!!

[widnes viking]

The above pretty much sums it up for me

[accybeme]

James talking about promotion in his first role of manager does this mean he is confident of holding onto our squad?

[cashman]

Dunno could be, but it means confident in his own ability,thats fer sure.

[Div3North]

Originally Posted by accybeme

James talking about promotion in his first role of manager does this mean he is confident of holding onto our squad?

Originally Posted by cashman

Dunno could be, but it means confident in his own ability,thats fer sure.

And doesn't it do your heart good to hear him talking that way? Not bragging, just setting out his stall, and our desires ............

Go James!

[accybeme]

Originally Posted by Div3North

And doesn't it do your heart good to hear him talking that way? Not bragging, just setting out his stall, and our desires ............

Go James!

Careful now Div3 you’ll have Winonie forecasting double figures next season

[Div3North]

Originally Posted by accybeme

Careful now Div3 you’ll have Winonie forecasting double figures next season

He will anyway - he's run out of pills!

(Hi Wyn!)

[carpon]

I've kept quiet for a few days since Beattie's appointment, keeping my powder dry so to speak, whilst allowing time for things to sink in and digest what has been said by both Beattie and the Board.

Having read all the comments in the media, watched and listened to interviews, I feel that we're on the cusp of a "new dawn" at Stanley. I'm hoping that it has a bit more substance and longevity than the last two false dawns, i.e. The snake and Leams appointments.

I wasn't present when Beattie gave his speech at the end of season do, however by all accounts, he gave a very solid and commendable speech, lauded by many who were present.

Since his appointment, I like many others, am filled with a renewed sense of optimism and anticipation.

Beattie's initial statements to the press have me salivating over the prospect of the coming season which can't come quick enough!!

To quote today's bellylaugh ( L.E.T. ) :

"The targets this year will be to go up as champions. Some people might laugh at that but I think you've got to aim high.

The players that I'll bring in will be able to get us as close to that as possible.

Since the news got announced, I've had probably 10 players ring me up and said " I want to come and play".

That includes people I thought the club might lose this summer. It includes players that wouldn't necessarily play for Accrington Stanley but now potentially will do."

Sweet music to the ears !!

I admit, initially I thought Coley & Bell were nailed on for the job, however the longer it took to make the appointment, the less likely I saw any return for the "dynamic duo". We will forever be in debt to Coley & Bell for getting us back to the League.

That said, it speaks volumes that Beattie got the nod over a proven managerial duo.

As a club, I think this appointment advertises the fact that we've ambition and are plumming for a guy who has vast experience at the top level; and will have a network of friends and contacts who could prove invaluable in our quest to get to the right end (i.e top end )of league 2.

Exciting times beckon. Let's hope Beattie can get key men ( Molyneux, Linganzi, Boco, Jeffers, Aldred etc )tied up on new deals. Indeed the keep the majority of that side together along with some quality additions; and I feel we won't be far away next term.

And if you want to look at omens.... Bradford, Burton and Northampton all finished in the bottom half in the season before last. Look where they finished last season and who will be playing in the play off final next week !!

[cashman]

Carpon, thats a great post.

[accybeme]

Beattie seen in estate agents in Clitheroe today

[lancsdave]

Originally Posted by accybeme

Beattie seen in estate agents in Clitheroe today

In that case Stanley are paying him too much, what's up with Woodnook

[Redraine]

Originally Posted by accybeme

James talking about promotion in his first role of manager does this mean he is confident of holding onto our squad?

I hope it might mean he can improve the squad, as well as keeping our better players. No room for sentiment!

[Div3North]

"Rotherham United have transfer listed Kayode Odejayi, Lionel Ainsworth, Nicky Hunt and Ian Sharps following their promotion to League One."

Just in case you hadn't heard, James ........

And they got him for free last year ..........

[football19]

Always liked Ian Sharps,but may be out of our wage structure

[Mr T]

All at Rotherham are out of our wage structure.

Guess IF they hadn't gone up there would have been casualties!!

[cashman]

In other words Mr Hunt is unlikely to return then. Hope young Aldred stays cos we never missed nicky.