It’s the first time I’ve bought a news paper in about 15 years after hearing about JT’s interview in The Times today. It’s a really good read and I’d recommend it. It’s very obvious that he loves it here and I hope he signs an extension
He’s been nothing but the consummate professional since coming to us as a player and coach. And I cannot imagine how it hasn’t rubbed off positively on the club at every level to have someone around who has won so much.
There was a point last season where it was questioned what he bought to us as a coach. I think the improvements seen in all of our defenders this season have put that to rest.
Quote from: Allan C on May 22, 2021, 01:32:42 PMIt’s the first time I’ve bought a news paper in about 15 years after hearing about JT’s interview in The Times today. It’s a really good read and I’d recommend it. It’s very obvious that he loves it here and I hope he signs an extension Cheers, will seek it out. Like the headline quote from JT "I’d love to manage a top club, but I’d turn down Spurs’".
Quote from: LeeB on May 22, 2021, 01:44:17 PMThere was a point last season where it was questioned what he bought to us as a coach. I think the improvements seen in all of our defenders this season have put that to rest.As acting president of the Craig Shakespeare fan club, I reject the implications the above post makes. Terry was here last season and our defending was pants. Top man Craig arrived this season and sorted it out.
Quote from: danno on May 22, 2021, 05:42:01 PMQuote from: LeeB on May 22, 2021, 01:44:17 PMThere was a point last season where it was questioned what he bought to us as a coach. I think the improvements seen in all of our defenders this season have put that to rest.As acting president of the Craig Shakespeare fan club, I reject the implications the above post makes. Terry was here last season and our defending was pants. Top man Craig arrived this season and sorted it out.You might want to look at the manager and how he was trying to play every game as a big part as to why the defence was pants. The tactics were incredibly naive and especially when you consider how many goals we conceded late on. I am sure Terry has made mistakes as a coach as he learned on the job. But Targett, Mings and most certainly Konsa are better than last year. Even Hause never lets us down. And that we defend better as a team isn’t just Terry but Dean Smith as well as he realized you cannot be that open all the time at this level. And yes I am sure Craig Shakespeare has added knowledge and wisdom too. It’s been a collective effort aided also by the arrivals of Emi and Cash.
Quote from: Toronto Villa on May 22, 2021, 05:03:39 PMHe’s been nothing but the consummate professional since coming to us as a player and coach. And I cannot imagine how it hasn’t rubbed off positively on the club at every level to have someone around who has won so much.I have mentioned more than once on here how he took an interest in my sons career as a trainee chef when my son was working at The Belfry and Terry was staying there. Also how he made sure that during a Villa Christmasparty visit at Acorns he made sure he spoke to every member of the Acorns staff, all of the kids and all of the kids families. This was despite the female Villa employee who was in charge of the visit trying to rush through the visit as quickly as possible.
Quote from: Damo70 on May 22, 2021, 05:28:32 PMQuote from: Toronto Villa on May 22, 2021, 05:03:39 PMHe’s been nothing but the consummate professional since coming to us as a player and coach. And I cannot imagine how it hasn’t rubbed off positively on the club at every level to have someone around who has won so much.I have mentioned more than once on here how he took an interest in my sons career as a trainee chef when my son was working at The Belfry and Terry was staying there. Also how he made sure that during a Villa Christmasparty visit at Acorns he made sure he spoke to every member of the Acorns staff, all of the kids and all of the kids families. This was despite the female Villa employee who was in charge of the visit trying to rush through the visit as quickly as possible.Story that deserves being repeatedly told though. Had my misgivings about him when he joined, but you have to say he's been a model pro & an absolute credit to the club.