ChezGiven 0 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/newcast...-name_page.html An ambitious Lee Clark last night insisted that the lessons he is learning from Glenn Roeder and Nigel Pearson can help him to realise a long-held dream to manage Newcastle. The 34-year-old rejected opportunities to continue his playing career last summer in order to pursue a future in coaching and, although it was an obvious wrench to hang up his boots ahead of schedule, Clark has no regrets. While his main responsibilities are in working with United's reserve players, the former England Under-21 international has played a prominent role on the first-team scene this season. With his ultimate aim to follow Roeder into the St James's Park hotseat, Clark is determined to take all he can from an experience that could prove invaluable. "I have set myself targets and goals throughout my career, and the ultimate one is to manage Newcastle United," said the former Gallowgate midfielder, who was handed his first coaching post following Roeder's appointment last summer. "I will do everything I can to make that happen and, as long as I keep learning, I believe it will. "Glenn promised to show me the ropes and he has done that. He knows what my ultimate goal is. I want to be a manager and to manage Newcastle one day and he has been brilliant with me. "He has shown me how to deal with agents and the media and I could not be with better people to learn my trade. "I'm enjoying it immensely. Working with the manager is a great opportunity and he has shown a lot of confidence in me as a coach. That is great for me and the fact that we have someone here of the quality of Nigel has helped enormously. "He has worked at the highest level inside the FA and has completed every badge. He assesses the coaches who want to become coaches, so to work with someone like him is fantastic for me. This year has been superb for me." Clark had not planned to retire last summer and was contemplating playing offers outside the North-East when Roeder asked him to join his staff. It was an offer the boyhood United fan could not resist. "The opportunity to become a coach is something I always wanted, even as a young player," he said. "Management is my goal, so to get my first coaching job at a club like Newcastle was one I couldn't turn down. "I had chances to carry on playing elsewhere but I decided to knock the playing days on the head a year earlier than I first planned because it was such a great opportunity. "I originally planned to carry on but circumstances change. It tugged at me and, although I had a choice, it was a pretty straightforward one to take and I haven't looked back." Clark has seen firsthand how quickly things can change in football. He said: "You never know what might happen. A good friend of mine, Chris Coleman, was the Fulham skipper. One day he had a horrific injury which finished his career and then he became a coach. "Within a couple of months he was managing Fulham and I think a lot of people would agree that he has done an incredible job in three or four years down there. For me, he has been the manager of the season every year." Following in Coleman's footsteps is Clark's dream and, while Premiership management remains some years down the line, a coach who is working on his Fifa Pro Licence qualification is confident he is on the right lines. "My main job is to work with the younger pros and reserves but, on occasions, Nigel and Glenn have told me to take the first team, which is a great learning curve," he said. "The lads have been very supportive. I'm learning my trade alongside someone who has been on the coaching side for years and, as soon as Nigel walked through the door, you could tell that he knew what he was doing straight away. "The players instantly respected him and I can only watch and learn from that." I dont reckon he is management material. Is this the succession line? Fuck that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22015 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I was hoping for Gazza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg 6 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 (edited) If he proves himself elsewhere then it could be an option down the line, but he should NOT get the job just for being Lee Clark. Edited February 28, 2007 by Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46093 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Shearer's assistant is probably the best he can hope for. And even that's too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 If he proves himself elsewhere then it could be an option down the line, but he should get the job just for being Lee Clark. Aye like winning the Champions League with Macclesfield, until then, no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9906 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I think it hardly possible to say if someone is really "manager material" or not. What are the prerequisites and how do you judge if Clarke has them (or not)? In my eyes anyone who is wanting to give it a go should start at the bottom level and prove himself. Then we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 Shearer's assistant is probably the best he can hope for. And even that's too much. He's "ambitious" though. Which means if he keeps on saying it enough to those around him he will be put in contention for a job he cannot do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 I think it hardly possible to say if someone is really "manager material" or not. What are the prerequisites and how do you judge if Clarke has them (or not)? In my eyes anyone who is wanting to give it a go should start at the bottom level and prove himself. Then we'll see. Brains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20802 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 (edited) 'ChezGiven' I dont reckon he is management material. How many people could predict what Mourinhio or Wenger would do? Good luck to him like. Edited February 28, 2007 by wykikitoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9906 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I think it hardly possible to say if someone is really "manager material" or not. What are the prerequisites and how do you judge if Clarke has them (or not)? In my eyes anyone who is wanting to give it a go should start at the bottom level and prove himself. Then we'll see. Brains? Didn't stop Beckenbauer to have a quite successful go at it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46093 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 'ChezGiven' I dont reckon he is management material. How many people could predict what Mourinhio or Wenger would do? Good luck to him like. Mourinho and Wenger at least look like they have something going on behind their eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6700 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 'ChezGiven' I dont reckon he is management material. How many people could predict what Mourinhio or Wenger would do? Good luck to him like. Mourinho and Wenger at least look like they have something going on behind their eyes. Aye it's a good point. My Dad sorted a mortgage out for Clarky when he was 18. Said the lights were on but definitely no-one was home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Fits into Freddies OMG11! WTF!1 LOL!!1 Geordie Nation world domination strategy perfectly. I expect him to be caretaker manager for a couple of games when Roeder get's tired of saying 'Yes Freddie' all the time and get's the boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 'ChezGiven' I dont reckon he is management material. How many people could predict what Mourinhio or Wenger would do? Good luck to him like. Mourinho and Wenger at least look like they have something going on behind their eyes. Clarky looks like hes got 'whats for me dinner?' going on behind the eyes tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Does anyone remember when we won the 1st Division and they interviewed him on top of the bus? To quote Sima *cringe* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 (edited) Clarky wasn't the sharpest tool in the box at school so it's a definite no from me, I'm out Edited February 28, 2007 by Wacky Jnr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 If he proves himself elsewhere then it could be an option down the line, but he should NOT get the job just for being Lee Clark. You make it sound like he was Ronaldinho in his playing days. 'DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM, MR SHEPHERD?! I'M LEE CLARK! LEE FUCKING CLARK!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Mein Gott!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 If he proves himself elsewhere then it could be an option down the line, but he should NOT get the job just for being Lee Clark. You make it sound like he was Ronaldinho in his playing days. 'DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM, MR SHEPHERD?! I'M LEE CLARK! LEE FUCKING CLARK!' Having said that, in his prime he'd walk into the current side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob toonpants 4155 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 If he proves himself elsewhere then it could be an option down the line, but he should NOT get the job just for being Lee Clark. You make it sound like he was Ronaldinho in his playing days. 'DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM, MR SHEPHERD?! I'M LEE CLARK! LEE FUCKING CLARK!' Having said that, in his prime he'd walk into the current side. You're right there. He never had any pace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curry stained pilchard 0 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 If he proves himself elsewhere then it could be an option down the line, but he should NOT get the job just for being Lee Clark. You make it sound like he was Ronaldinho in his playing days. 'DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM, MR SHEPHERD?! I'M LEE CLARK! LEE FUCKING CLARK!' Having said that, in his prime he'd walk into the current side. You're right there. He never had any pace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 don't think he gets my vote. far too thick. and a geordie as well.... would suit the one geordie nation under a groove mentality, but not really that good tbh. rather have hitzfeld or capello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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