John Terry - Gone

[cdbearsfan]

True. But at least he pays tax.

[Monty]

I quite like that Terry is here. Continuity for him and for us, a conduit for our more difficult players should they object to the manager's ideas, a respected and calming influence all round - it makes perfect sense to me.

[ozzjim]

He only posted four words. Nobody died.

It's pretty much guaranteed that the second he pressed 'post' a few people died. Their deaths may not have been related to posting those four and a bit words though.

Hadn't thought of it that way.

In many ways, Jameson has blood on his hands.

No wonder he was so keen to get away today.

Every time he claps his hands an African child dies.

Is that why weird places keep banning clapping?!

[footyskillz]

Smith will look to rely on JT knowledge of the club and it's a critical move because he can help manage as JT knows expectations.

[KevinGage]

My only concern would be Terry possibly treading on the managers toes, overstepping the mark sort of thing. A bit "I'm JT, you're only Dean Smith". Hope not.

I don't think he'll do that.

Despite all he's done in the game there was no Billy Big Bollocks last season and the players seemed to genuinely like him.

The key ones like Snodgrass, Chester and Grealish but also those outside the circle of trust like Gabby, Richards and Lansbury.

It's a bit weird that we seem to have decided on a no.2 before selecting the manager. And you have to wonder if the first choice pics (Henry, Faria) were put off by that.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I quite like that Terry is here. Continuity for him and for us, a conduit for our more difficult players should they object to the manager's ideas, a respected and calming influence all round - it makes perfect sense to me.

My thoughts exactly, Monty.

[wittonwarrior]

Good appointment for JT all  round.  Its a win win position.  If Smith succeeds then JT succeeds.  If Dean Smith ultimately fails after a prolonged period  then JT may not follow him out of the door. 

A great opportunity for someone who showed what a professional he was when he played for the club.

[PaulWinch again]

Welcome back.

[mr underhill]

Indeed the club needs his leadership. I really think he does have a genuine respect for the club. now finish that unfinished business JT and help get us back to the top.

[Chris Smith]

I am pleased with both appointments although I expect that a couple of years down the line that Terry will be looking to be number one so is going to get linked with any number of jobs. The fact that we now appear to have a professional structure in place should ensure we can manage that without causing wholesale change.

[CT]

I am pleased with both appointments although I expect that a couple of years down the line that Terry will be looking to be number one so is going to get linked with any number of jobs. The fact that we now appear to have a professional structure in place should ensure we can manage that without causing wholesale change.

Really pleased. I wonder though if JT will take one look at the defence and find it irresistible to jump back in.

[eddiemunster]

If JT stays for a reasonable length of time as the assistant coach, then we are deffo looking at our "Next" manager.

[Clampy]

It will be interesting to see where he fits in amongst Smith's backroom staff, especially if Richard O'Kelly comes in.

[mr underhill]

we need more than two so I don't see it as a problem - a wild guess but I would expect him to take lead responsibility for the defence?

[TheMalandro]

Smith had two assistant coaches at Brentford, perhaps we are only getting O'Kelly.