Darlington appoint ex-Newcastle, Aston Villa, Everton, West Brom, Sheff Wed participant turned non league supervisor Steve Watson.
They have their man, Watson is available in on contract to the tip of the season, with the duty of attempting to maintain them within the Nationwide League North.
The defeat to Scarborough spelled the tip of Josh Gowling‘s time in cost, as does it for caretaker Danny Rose.
Darlington Soccer Membership want to announce that we’ve got at present appointed Steve Watson as our new supervisor
Welcome to the membership Steve!#WeAreDarlo #YourClub
— Darlington FC (@Official_Darlo) December 31, 2023
STATEMENT:
Darlington Soccer Membership want to announce that we’ve got at present appointed Steve Watson as our new supervisor.
Steve has an enormous quantity of managerial expertise on this division, having managed York Metropolis and Chester, in addition to Gateshead within the division above. He was on the point of promotion with York three seasons in the past till Covid intervened. He has additionally coached at Birmingham Metropolis and Macclesfield.
Since he left Chester in April 2022, he has been teaching at Newcastle United’s Academy.
As a participant, he made 557 appearances, scoring 38 targets, for Newcastle United, Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield Wednesday. He performed for Newcastle within the Champions League, Cup Winners Cup and UEFA Cup, in addition to the Premier League.
Steve has signed a contract for the remainder of the season. You possibly can watch an interview with Steve beneath…
Interviewer: Steve welcome to Darlington you’re our new supervisor you have to be relishing the problem getting us out of the predicament that we’re in for the time being
SW: Yeah thanks yeah, I’m um clearly I’ve um thought lengthy and onerous about my profession uh I took a step again for a 12 months or so began teaching on the Academy in Newcastle simply to enhance me teaching and be taught new and alternative ways of of teaching I’ve had some unbelievable expertise with some nice folks there however um all was at the back of my thoughts was able to begin to to need to return and in actually aggressive soccer and and this is a chance that’s that that’s hopefully tailor made for me
Interviewer: Have you ever been watching the streams of our matches? In case you have been, what did you make of our recreation yesterday?
SW: I simply thought it might appear to be a workforce for the time being actually missing in confidence um and and perception and that’s one thing that most likely one of many first issues that we have to try to flip round however perception and confidence comes with leads to soccer so that first win for me hopefully with with the way in which that we’re going to try to begin to play we’ll give them the idea that they they will do it and and as a membership there’s not been a lot consistency this 12 months not even again to again win in order that’s one thing we have to deal with as properly however one step at a time we’ll get the workforce collectively um I’ll get into their heads and discover out what their ideas are as a result of I believe that’s crucial in case you’ve obtained an trustworthy group of lads to get their ideas on on the scenario um take a look on the system see if the system fits the personnel and if not what system may work higher and and techniques are techniques are issues that um each supervisor has totally different opinions on so I’ll take a look at that however in the end um it’s it’s all of the fundamentals that we simply want to enhance on we want it’s not rocket science uh we have to play increased up the pitch we have to play with the next tempo we should be braver on the ball um and even even uh even stopping the rot of getting beat most likely isn’t sufficient for the time being we have to win and we have to win video games shortly
That is how followers reacted as Darlington appoint the ex-Newcastle, Aston Villa, Everton, West Brom, Sheff Wed participant turned non league supervisor…
@Markodarlo: Can’t argue with that, would have most well-liked Fenton however good luck to Steve, let’s hope he can flip this round! Let’s proceed to assist the squad and set up some positivity. 
@onesamaaron: Congrats on getting the precise man in on the second time of asking 
Welcome to the membership, Steve! Onwards and upwards now! Collectively as one, we are able to do that
@sandylane2009: Met Steve a couple of instances once we lived in Cheshire. Knew he was eager to get again to the North East nevertheless it’s a giant job to drag off the good escape . 
@MichaelBarrass1: Welcome onboard Steve it’ll want a miracle however we’re 100% behind you
@Rio_Doherty: Good luck Steve, other than the ultimate day after all.
@Dandfcwalker97: We’ll accomplished Darlo and good luck Steve obtained a hell of a job in your arms however you might be extra then succesful, come on Darlo
@stretcha75: We’re the place we’re, 22 video games to salvage it. Completely pointless wanting backwards, deep down everybody is aware of that we solely do that if we’re united and pulling in the identical path. Better of luck Steve! 
@kevinluff: Pleased with that. It’s a giant job, however pointless moaning about it now. If we are able to stick collectively and pull in the identical path we would have a shout. Just like the interview as properly, doesn’t sound like he’ll be mucking about. Welcome aboard Steve.
@matthew_bartram: The precise name and the decision we must always’ve made again in September. Bloke has an absolute mountain to climb but when anybody can kind us out it’s him
@sean_allen3: Pleased with that appointment, ought to have gotten the job in September thoughts and we’d not be on this mess
@darloscott: 22 video games left to save lots of our season… good luck Steve! We’ll be proper behind you… let’s do that #2024
@brookas07: I ponder who can be simpler at tapping into participant sources from the North East… Mr “I do know Eddie Howe” or Steve Watson, who has been teaching at Newcastle’s academy. I do know who my cash’s on. Welcome to the membership Steve, large job however hopefully you’re the reply 
@andilong: Was genuinely anticipating him to show up at swimming pools so pleasantly stunned by this appointment, let’s get him backed now, each vocally and financially!
@EllisRochester: Fucking YES. Who it ought to have been once we removed AA
@LynnoJay: Right here we go 2024 is our 12 months
@Darlotoon: Welcome to Darlo and better of luck.
@craigdouglas_: Being a component proprietor of the membership I’m actually proud of this appointment! #YourClub #WeAreDarlo
@DarloTotty: Yesss!! Nice appointment by the membership!
@Rennie__23: Season begins now
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