Fulham Broadway 17,311 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 "Talking to me about Steve Clarke is like talking to me about my father. He's such an important person for me which is why I said since the day I took the job that I wanted him with me."I knew him as a player. He's a very intelligent person, a person you can rely on even in the most difficult moments. "He knows a lot about the Premier League and the way he organises the training sessions are unbelievable. I have to give him a lot of credit because a lot of the work that has gone on is because of his fantastic training and fitness sessions. "I am a little bit worried about losing him but my worries are completely overcome by the pleasure of seeing him going his way and having the success he deserves. I know one day he'll go into management and I'll be very sad, but I am going to be happy knowing he can do a great job." The training regime under Clarke and fitness coach Antonio Pintus has ensured that even luckless Kieron Dyer is fit! Only long-term casualty Dean Ashton is on the sick list. Zola added: "The players are working well and the physios are doing a good job. When you are fit and well trained, it's very difficult for you to get injured.'' Daily Mirror They havent conceded in 3 games, and our players have been huffing and puffing a bit after 60 mins, and the defence has looked shaky ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry26 6 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 all qualities we knew clarky had when he was taken away from us <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,311 Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 Clarke has been underestimated imo. Worked under Gullitt and Mourinho, a future top manager in waiting for someone. Who is putting our players through an intense training programme now ? Cant imagine Wilkins or Scolari for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) always thought he would be a future Chelsea manager, maybe one day Edited December 8, 2008 by Kez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnie_666 1,081 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Clarke will be one of those managers who would go to a championship side, and help them make the Premier League and the very next season, would help them reach the mid table. Thats a hallmark of a very good manager. He is a non nonsense man, and I would luv to see him manage Chelsea. Btw, I heard this nonsense about Players complaining about the training sessions not being intense. Didnt they have a confrontation with Henke Ten Crates last season, because his sessions were very intense.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott 7 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 It's not black or white warnie. It is entirely possible that there is a medium between not intense enough and too intense, is it not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnie_666 1,081 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Well, there is, but they need to adjust to the new management style. They wont have Mourinho'esque training sessions anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misschief 24 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Clarke has been underestimated imo. Worked under Gullitt and Mourinho, a future top manager in waiting for someone. Who is putting our players through an intense training programme now ? Cant imagine Wilkins or Scolari for that matter. Was saying something similar to someone last night. I wonder if whatever it is thats not going quite right for us at the minute is connected with Clarke not being around anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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