Blues appoint ex-Southport boss to Academy

, 22 January, 6comments | Jump to most recent

Everton have announced the appointment of Gary Brabin to the club's Academy coaching staff following his departure from Southport.

The 44-year-old left his position as manager of the Conference side on Monday night after overseeing an upturn in their fortunes which included a run to the FA Cup fourth round.

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Harold Matthews
1 Posted 22/01/2015 at 17:59:44

This lad definitely fits the bill. A tough life long Evertonian who has been round the block and back again. All lower league stuff but he knows his football.

A big admirer of Diego Simeone, he has studied his training methods at first hand and has built up contacts in Spain and the UK.

Paul Kossoff
2 Posted 22/01/2015 at 18:19:50

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Brabin

I wonder if one day he will be at least caretaker manager if Roberto goes. The way things are going anything is possible.

Jay Harris
3 Posted 22/01/2015 at 19:56:57

Thanks for the feedback Harold.

That's useful to know.

Ged Alexander
4 Posted 22/01/2015 at 21:10:57

Interesting character.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-18203649

Harold Matthews
6 Posted 23/01/2015 at 12:32:41

Yes, Paul, this lad is an intelligent ambitious coach on the way up but he has fallen out with plenty of bosses on the way and might be a bit feisty for BK.

There are lots of promising young coaches out there. The other night on the African show, I listened to Quinton Fortune, the Cardiff U21 boss, as he dissected every move. Didn't miss anything. Very impressive.

I was also impressed by Vago Steeve, D Kone and one of the Traores. Lots of talent and skill on show and they can sure thump a ball. Usually over the bar but thrilling nevertheless. Unlike Nais and Rom, they all had a good first touch.

Ralph Basnett
7 Posted 30/01/2015 at 06:49:57

What position does he play?

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