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We’re lucky to have him - Corney
Reporter: Simon Smedley
Date online: 19 March 2013
ATHLETIC chairman Simon Corney doesn’t think his Boundary Park board has taken a risk appointing rookie manager Lee Johnson.
Suffolk-born former Yeovil, Bristol City, Hearts and Kilmarnock midfielder Johnson signed a two-year deal as Paul Dickov’s official replacement, making him, at 31, the youngest manager in the Football League.
There was shock among Athletic fans when rumours began to surface on Sunday night who the new boss was to be.
But Corney is overjoyed to have nailed his man - even though he wouldn’t have been at the top of the list following Dickov’s departure early last month.
“It was a long, hard process,” said Corney. “Many names were under consideration, but in the end this was very much an appointment made with a bright future in mind. The board and I are all delighted.
“I probably wouldn’t have considered Lee right at the beginning but we invited him in for an interview and some of his ideas just blew me away.
“He came very highly recommended but I took a step back and asked the board to see what they thought.
“They were equally enthusiastic. The whole package is there with Lee. Some people may well see this as a risky appointment, and I can live with that. We are absolutely sure we’ve got the right man.
“He’s determined to make a big future for both himself and Oldham Athletic, and I think we’re very lucky to have him, rather than the other way round.”
Comments
Its a gamble of course with someone so young time will tell. Corney remember if things are not going to plan do the right thing not leave it to late which happened with the last manager in Dickov.
Not in your eyes ammy ...Never in your eyes. We could be bought out by an oil rich shiek, Climb the league, win it all but there will be something no matter how small or insignificant that will give you great joy to moan about:)
Corney also said that its a risk either way - A new fresh enthusiastic face or an "Experienced Manager" who has achieved little.
Just perhaps this guy might be able to manage 3 or 4 games before he gets slaughtered in the posts by the usual hard core hate mob?
As many people have said time and time again ammy without SC and the other two we wouldnt have a team to support (or in your case whinge about)i think whatever is troubling you regarding every decision SC makes u seriously need to let it go ! yawn !
Pam, you never have anything constructive to say so why bother? Put your man united/city shirt back on and get back to watching sky sports.
Yes I agree with Mr Corney!, we are lucky to have him as the cheapest option!, we will have to look at youth to go forward!, look at what exactly?, the ones in the team have been a sterling success have they not?.
Already said my piece about Aammypammy on another posting. Contrastthe antics up the road at Blackburn with what happens here. At least our chairman gives a fair crack of the whip and retains the boyish enthusiasm to take a little bit of a risk and not appoint a 'usual suspect' This time yesterday I was as gobsmacked as most.But having listened and spoken to SC and LJ on Radio Mcr last night I am imnpressed enough to want to wish them well and look forward with optimism.
I'd like to know what the idea's were that blew Corney away.....Is it a secret like everything that goes on at Boundary park is,like all the undisclosed transfer fees etc.
So much for Corney saying he would be transparent about letting fans know what is going on at the club.
Shhhh if he is any good Blackburn might want to take him for their new manager. :-) What a joke hey are... See there is always someone worse off.
Couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of fans. Rotflol
I think actually Blackburn are a better team for ammypammy, go vent your spleen at Venky's
@skay: The vast majority of transfer fees these days are undisclosed, it's not something that is unique to Oldham Athletic.
And as for Johnson's plans, why would he not keep his cards close to his chest?
Stop moaning just for the sake of it.
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When Dickov was appointed: "Corney, though, is also confident that the right man has been selected from a pool of 10 leading candidates. What’s more, he has had that lucky feeling about the Scot for quite some time."
Corney has to get something right some time, hasn't he?
By ammypam @ 19/03/2013 13:04:55