See now that isn't so bad I can live with his sorry ass gone. But I thought Mo would be in the Wizards coaching staff after he playing career. I am sure someone burned some bridges somewhere along the lines.
Honestly does this surprise anyone? This man is not known for being very loyal. He played with both the Rangers and Celtics, and they have a much more deeprooted sense of rivalry than Wizards/Metros.
Judas!!! No really best of luck to him... As long as he doesn't get the Metro's to start beating us regularly. After all, he knows all of B-Bob's tactics.
A Metrothug?!? UGH!!! Setting aside the betrayal, I will remember his monumental assist to Molnar against LA (and the flowing claret that followed!); numerous personal conversations (including a long answer to my questioning the 4 FA's of Great Britain shortly after his arrival - thanks for the patience Mo); his concussion in the '96 roadie at Dallas that the Crusaders and the samba band attended (also a win), Newman's assessment with beers in tow: "Ahh, he'll be fine once we get a pint or two in 'im"(Mo was crashed on the hotel bed still in his socks and shoes - he didn't miss a game); the '96 debut where he poached 2 rebounds directly from KCI in the 6-4 drubbing of Oshoniyi and the Crew; the interview afterwards, "Your stadiums are different class. It's always hard to score for your new club..."; him always winning the long headers at the top of the box to distribute to a rushing McKeon, Klein, or Preki; 31 goals; 29 assists; his heart; the red hair, the accent; many other things; and even my female friends universal descriptions of his "unbelievable legs". It's hard not to smile a little bit. Mo, you are missed. That said I hope you lose every game next year. Bottom line is this: Metros will be worlds better with the two new coaches. It will take some doing for #10 in blue to be anything other than Mo Johnston.
Luck will not have much to do with it. Mo always possessed a knack of bing in the exact right spot at the right time...usually when everyone else is dragging. If he can teach this quality to others the Metros may never look back.
I remember his smiling face streaked with blood that was shown on the JumboTron. What a moment that was. Good luck to ya No. 10. Except when we're playing the Scum. Hail, Hail!
At first I was like WTF? He's not on our staff? Then I read in the Star Bob's quote something like... "I wish we were like other sports but we simply don't have a spot for him." Then that made me feel better. Having Mo would have been really cool, but that's pretty much it... just really cool. I'll take Bliss and Mulqueen over Johnston, and I sure as hell woulndn't fire one of them for someone with no real coaching experience. If the Wizards were looking to replace a coach who left, then ok... that's a different story.
It is called exp. and tactical knowlegde. Exp. comes with age of course but the tactical part you need to be taught. I think that would be a attribute I want to have as a coach.
I carry that picture of Mo after the header to Molnar in my soccer bag with me. I always take a look at it before games. A little bit of a reminder to play with heart all the time. Half-assing it doesn't get the job done.
I too am disappointed Mo won't be on the KC bench this year. But, I know he has wanted to get into the coaching realm. Hopefully this is just a temporary gig until a spot opens up in KC. Can't we trade Bliss for Mojo? Afterall, Bliss was already a Metrostar once. I like Blissy and all, don't get me wrong, but hopefully he'll move onward and upward soon, opening up a slot for the wee Scot. I'd can't think of anyone better to fire up the lackluster play I'm seeing much too often from our boys in blue. Say what you want, but Mojo is a professional. He's going to go where the job is, like many of us do. I just hope that the Wizards realize what an asset he would be to the organization before it's too late, if not already.