Since we have nothing better to do, thought we might periodically keep tabs on where former Tampa Bay players are now. I will start the ball rolling with my favourite Scot who wore the Green and Gold, John Gorman. He was an Allstar defender for the Rowdies. Is the only Rowdie who comes to mind who has a decent coaching career since. He apparently is good friends with Glenn Hoddle, having been his assistant at Swindon Town in the EPL a few years back. John took over the manager role when Glenn moved on, but like alot of smaller clubs they soon were relegated and Gallopin' Gorman was sacked. Since then he has been on Hoddle's staff with the English FA and now Tottenham. He seems to keep in touch with some old Rowdies mates, having set up Devin Barclay's training stint with Spurs when Perry Van Der Beck was coach of Mutiny. So post the whereabouts of our former players, regardless if they work in soccer or not.
tatu is a usa citizen now, coaching for over 5yrs the dallas sidekicks (indoor soccer) Gordon Jago - is the president and organizer of the the Dallas cup, the largest youth tourney in USA with the most valued clubs from the World of futbol.
Who is coaching the Sidekicks this upcoming season? Tatu or Gordon. I believe they have gone back and forth over the past few seasons.
I am working on a Rowdies Team history of sorts and currently trying to flesh out the career history of every player who turned out for them. I have found quite of few who are now coaching, some in very interesting positions. Here is a partial list with the years they played fro Tampa Bay and their current or most recent job. Sam Allardyce (83) Bolton (EPL) Manager Adrian Alston (77-78) Wollongong City (Aussie NSL) Carlos Babington (82) Leon (Mex 1st) Tech Director Mike Balson (87) Atlanta Silverbacks (Aleague) GM Petar Baralic (79-83) Arizona Thunder (WISL) Coach Clyde Best (75-76) Bermuda FA Tech Director Ralph Black (92) Portland Pythons (WISL) Coach John Bluem (75-76) Ohio State Coach Michael Brady (93) American Univ Women Coach David Byrne (90-91) Santos (South African PSL) Dan Donigan (93) St Louis U. Coach Ricky Hill (92) Luton Town (English 2nd) Manager Ray Hudson (90) DCUnited Coach Glenn Myernick (83-84) US U23 Coach Hugo Perez (82-83) Univ of San Fran. Asst Coach Nick Sakievich (90) Metrostars GM Zoran Savich (88) Kansas City Comets (CISL) Coach If anyone has any other information, please post it.
I hate replying to my own posts, but here is some more updates: Jim Fleeting (78) Scottish Womens NT - Manager Ken Fogarty (90-93) KC Wizards - Interim Coach Franz Gerber (83) FC St Pauli - Director of Sport Ivan Grnja (79) Croatian U19 - Head coach Phillip Gyau (92) US Beach Soccer - Player/coach
I may be wrong here,but didn't Rodney Marsh play for the Rowdies!? When I was a young kid,a teacher of mine went over to the States & brought me back a Rowdies shirt,must have been c1975.I'm sure it was 'cos Rodney had been at City & I was a big fan of his.He's now on Sky (cable) Sports over here,doing EPL analysis.
Rodney was the biggest name to ever play for the Rowdies, but I think Bluesfan is looking for former players that are now coaching. Rodney was also the Head Coach for the Rowdies after his playing days were over. Tony Flash
your list has carlos babington he is now the coach of Huracan, 1st division argentina, next saturday that play the best club independiente and his job is on the line....Huracan is in last place, babington is working on his 4th coaching outing. Info On Fabiani? the guy from chile - #9
Thanks for the info efernandez. I don't speak Spanish and was not able to determine Babington's most recent employment. It did not require much to realize that he is 'well travelled' as the phrase goes.
If anyone has ANY information on any former players.....including those who are still in the are, let's please post it here. This is a great way to remember our heritage.
Sure did - and I even have pictures of him from WAY back then. Showed them to him at a Crew game one day.....it was great! It was during his "hippie" days.
Jim is indeed Julie's Dad. If remember right, Julie is a forward and Jim was a defender (aren't all Scottish players defenders?). Jim has managed a couple of SPL sides as well, but the SFA job is by far his best gig ever.
No ************!! You learn something new everyday. I guess it must run in the family, because Fleeting was scoring goals left and right for the Spirit. IMHO she's going to be amajor factor next year in the league.
Frankie Hejduk- Though he no longer is at Leverkusen, he is still listed on their website. He is now playing in Switzerland. The Leverkusen website bio lists Frankie as single. Does that mean that Frankie and Kim divorced?
I bumped into Alan Prampin in Dallas last week. He's a musician living in San Francisco. He was in Dallas visiting family.
need to add Big Mama... Diallo is now in playing football Saudi Arabia. He was sold by NewYork for $200,000. Hmm... Big Mama in a Big Burka? lol
Where's Perry?? Hey Mutinywxgirl!! IF YOU don't know where the gusys are, WHO does ; >)!!?? I'd love to send Per a card as he just had a birthday , but WHERE is he??? Can anyone tell me where our most recent Coach ended?? Thanks!
Perry Last word on Perry: He is currently a color commentator for Fox Sports World's television coverage of the A-League and also writes for their Web site. Tony Flash