Adams walks out on Wycombe

Wycombe started out well this season but they've been brutal the past several matches.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=315853&cc=5901

 

I beat Wycombe 6-1 with Darlington in my season of FIFA '05 a few days ago and was thinking to myself that good thing this isn't real or Tony would quit.

 

http://www.football365.com/features/fun_features/story_133189.shtml

Before anyone *coughcoughtopcatcolecoughcough* gets confused this is a satirical piece.

 

That was a well put together editorial on the state of football today. Kudos

 

Probably better for him to leave. That club might drive him to drink again the way they are playing. TA just might not be cut out for coaching. It will be interesting to see what happens with the team as they get a new coach.

 

Isn't the reserve team coach position open at Arsenal? It could be good for all parties involved.

 

Now this is really uncalled for. You make one little...OK, not so little mistake, and you are marked for life.

Good article, though.

 

You've been a great sport about it all and I felt bad making the joke but I knew someone else would do it if I didn't. That was officially the last time I'll bring it up, yiou've more than paid your debt to society in my eyes.

 

The reporters at the Star must have read your post.Adams return to Arsenal? -Teamtalk

 

I can't believe the Star got it wrong. I'm going to cancel my subscription and find a new paper to wrap my fish in.

 

here it is http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=315955&cc=5901

 

Damm right!! Well done for getting their first!!! By the way did you hear the time TopCat was at Highbury and he was near the entrance. Charlie George was there and was signing autographes, topcat was next and he asked the bloke next to him who it was......!! I dunno, I worry about you topcat!!!

 

Ummm...no. Arsenal's a serious club with serious ambitions - do we really need a self-absorbed flake in the mix? I think Tony's strong suit is to give long, rambling, self-serious interviews to Ian Ridley every 6 months or so, just so we all know he's still around. Not so sure that he'll ever become a great manager - or even a good one.

Is it just me, or does soccer, more than any sport, assume that just because a guy was a superstar player he'll make a good manager? Bryan Robson - horrible manager, right? Great player, a legend from everything I hear. Ruud Gullit - nearly killed Newcastle, didn't he? Saw him back on the sidelines in Holland this weekend. Alan Shearer has already been mentioned as Newcastle's next boss. Roberto Mancini landed a plum job right after retiring. Klinsmann went from hanging out in the US to managing the German national team. Lothar Mattheus - a colossal bust in Austria, wasn't he?

Before we again mention "Tony Adams," "Arsenal," and "management" in the same breath, maybe we should wait awhile and see if a) he's serious about it, and b) if he's any good at it.

 

Spot on dwinkler, the game is littered with star players who have failed miserably in management. Although I think Mattheus did well in Serbia with Partizan Belgrade, so I guess the jury is out on him.

 

Well, that's not EXACTLY what happened, although I have learned that facts, well, let's say, aren't always relevant on bs. And just so you know, I really, deeply appreciate your concern, Judge Kangaroo..., errr, I mean, Rick. Just don't let Nice back in here to be the hangman again!!

 

here is a "bizarro world" rumor...Tony Adams to Milton Keynes Dons, and Stuart Murdoch (sacked by MK Dons) to Wycombe!

http://msn.foxsports.com/story/3154442

 

I think he's also Hungary's coach these days, which means someone must think he's pretty good.

 

I think he's also Hungary's coach these days, which means someone must think he's pretty good.

The game is also littered with mediocre and poor players who have done well in management. Perhaps directors feel that someone who can boss players around on the pitch should be able to do the same off of it. Seems logical to me.

 

Sorry to hear about Tony leaving Wycombe. Let's hope his time there doesn't lead him to the local pub....ouch! Sorry, couldn't help myself.

I am a firm believer that not every great player makes for a great manager. Some average players make GREAT managers because they work well with orgnanizing personalities, tactics, and have a fantastic work ethic. Many stars in every sport were not very friendly or had tremendous G-d given ability, so they didn't need to train as hard as others might need.

Martin Keown would make a fine manager, IMHO!!!

KEEEEEEEOOOOOWN, There's only 1 KEOWN!

 

That's Wenger you're talking about here, isn't it? He was at best a mediocre player, who turned out to be a somewhat decent manager. Or great manager if you will.

KJ