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Dean Holden - Jan 2025: joined the coaching staff at Adana Demispor in Turkey (p47)

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  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,360
    Or click this:
    Dazzler21 said:
    Accessible article link...
    https://archive.ph/f6Gvg

  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,282
    edited January 2023
    I like the cut of his jib.

    Listened to his interview after the Oxford game and thought he spoke really well.  Terry? I think started off with a comment about 'a game to forget and move on from' which most managers would have agreed with but Holden said 'no, it was unacceptable and we need to not forget but learn from it'.

    I get good feelings about him and he certainly feels a big step up from Garner bit it is early so we will see.
  • DA9
    DA9 Posts: 11,091
    Thanks @RC_CAFC
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,472
    Impressive. And the fact he's turned things round in a relatively short space of time for me shows Garners misgivings rather than necessarily blaming poor transfer business.
    We look more like a team.
     Garner wasn't a strong enough character to put TS in his place. Jackson also in some ways.
     Not saying Holden is and it may just be that now TS has finally wound his neck in/disappeared it is allowing the manager to get on with managing. 
  • Portsmouth were next on New Year’s Day. We were strong. We took 1,800 behind the goal

    But the fact we can take 10,000 on a day when there are train strikes shows the size of this club

    He’s settled in nicely exaggerating our away followings , 1380 we took according to our programme .



  • SidewaysInOz
    SidewaysInOz Posts: 1,340
    I like him. Now give him time!
  • Pavoren007
    Pavoren007 Posts: 2,528
    One thing is for sure reading that, he will put his heart and soul into this role. Does his contract expire in June? If so, it will be bloody typical, does a great job for us bearing in mind where we are today, landing about 6-8th before another club snaps him up… Our lot in life. 

    By the way, did anybody else see his interaction with Clare at the end of the first half on Saturday? He was annoyed with Sean for being too slow in getting into position for a late free kick in our favour. Dean was in the right, but Sean’s reaction wasn’t great, throwing his right arm in the air petulantly. Sean needs to learn from that, but having read that article, suspect he got it right in the ear in the dressing room too. Easy example to play off…

    Good luck to Dean for the rest of the season. 
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,472
    One thing is for sure reading that, he will put his heart and soul into this role. Does his contract expire in June? If so, it will be bloody typical, does a great job for us bearing in mind where we are today, landing about 6-8th before another club snaps him up… Our lot in life. 

    By the way, did anybody else see his interaction with Clare at the end of the first half on Saturday? He was annoyed with Sean for being too slow in getting into position for a late free kick in our favour. Dean was in the right, but Sean’s reaction wasn’t great, throwing his right arm in the air petulantly. Sean needs to learn from that, but having read that article, suspect he got it right in the ear in the dressing room too. Easy example to play off…

    Good luck to Dean for the rest of the season. 
     Saw him go straight up to Morgan at half time. Put an arm around him and gave him a big pat on the back. Probably what Morgan needs, a bit of confidence.
    Clare is probably a different character so the harsh approach is more effective?
     The best coaches know exactly what makes individuals tick.
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,957
    edited January 2023
    Dazzler21 said:
    Accessible article link...
    https://archive.ph/f6Gvg
    @RC_CAFC and   @Dazzler21 many thanks for posting this.

    A terrific read about a bloke who's been through some tough times and keeps going.

    A proper football man too - player, manager and still a fan, season ticket holder no less, of his local boyhood club.
    Can relate to the supporters point of view. Loved the fact that he bust a gut to get to the Royal Oak to discuss with our fans.

    He could be just what this club needs right now.



  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,406
    I like his swearing as much as @oohaahmortimer 's

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  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,957
    mendonca said:
    I like his swearing as much as @oohaahmortimer 's
    Perhaps they are both addicted to Cadbury's fake chocolate?  ;)


  • RickAddick
    RickAddick Posts: 1,199
    For me, it's what Holden achieves going forward that's important, not his past.
    On paper, Adkins' track record of getting Southampton from L1 to the Prem looked a decent fit, but look how that turned out (noting that support in the transfer windows didn't help the situation).
    Holden seems positive and able to galvanise the squad. 
    Good luck to him, hoping it continues!
  • king addick
    king addick Posts: 3,705
    edited January 2023
    CBT likes him. I think the difference is there to see. No issue using our talented youngsters for senior roles and its worked nicely (so far) for Ness, who I thought looked solid against Lincoln. I feel Innis has turned into the defender we expected when he first signed..no nonsense, winning headers etc. 

    P'boro was a game we should have won I think, Oxofrd was a shocker but the last 2 results have been good and we have played well. He said he would make us more direct and we really have been.

    Hope he can keep it up and we can have some managerial stability. 
  • thenewbie
    thenewbie Posts: 11,003
    One thing is for sure reading that, he will put his heart and soul into this role. Does his contract expire in June? If so, it will be bloody typical, does a great job for us bearing in mind where we are today, landing about 6-8th before another club snaps him up… Our lot in life. 

    By the way, did anybody else see his interaction with Clare at the end of the first half on Saturday? He was annoyed with Sean for being too slow in getting into position for a late free kick in our favour. Dean was in the right, but Sean’s reaction wasn’t great, throwing his right arm in the air petulantly. Sean needs to learn from that, but having read that article, suspect he got it right in the ear in the dressing room too. Easy example to play off…

    Good luck to Dean for the rest of the season. 
     Saw him go straight up to Morgan at half time. Put an arm around him and gave him a big pat on the back. Probably what Morgan needs, a bit of confidence.
    Clare is probably a different character so the harsh approach is more effective?
     The best coaches know exactly what makes individuals tick.
    Some people need a carrot, some need a stick. Some you need to hit with the carrot.

    Proper management is applying the best approach for each person at the right time not just a one size fits all style.
  • If he can get the best out of these players then he deserves the job - no point having a  manager with a strategy that the players can't adapt to.


  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,819
    really like the fella, doesn't seem to mince his words.

    tragic story about his daughter.

    I was a bit gutted when Garner left as I actually liked him, but fingers crossed Deano proves an upgrade and is here for a long time to come.
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,360
    edited January 2023
    @carly burn
    So we have Albie Morgan - all the effort good attitude reportedly, but not enough of the skillset to become a top player. 

    then we have Sean Clare - Clearly a very talented player but none of the effort or attitude needed to become a top player. 

    To be honest, if we're gonna have players that aren't good enough (I'd prefer ones that are btw) then I'd prefer they at least put the work in every minute they're on the pitch and are happy to fight for their place or play where the manager instructs. 
  • lolwray
    lolwray Posts: 4,902
    I want this bloke to succeed..we just need him to be backed with 3 decent signings 
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,472
    edited January 2023
    Dazzler21 said:
    @carly burn
    So we have Albie Morgan - all the effort good attitude reportedly, but not enough of the skillset to become a top player. 

    then we have Sean Clare - Clearly a very talented player but none of the effort or attitude needed to become a top player. 

    To be honest, if we're gonna have players that aren't good enough (I'd prefer ones that are btw) then I'd prefer they at least put the work in every minute they're on the pitch and are happy to fight for their place or play where the manager instructs. 
    Of course. But it's a very fine balance.
    It was touched on in the Charlton live podcast last night. They spoke about CBT and his finishing ratio. We all know it isn't great, but if it was ,do you think he would be hanging around in league one?
    Unless you're prepared to spend a very large amount on wages in this league then the likelihood is the best players will move on.
    On the flip of that, It's a brutal league where those that are not up to it can very quickly find themselves playing non league football in a short space of time.

    There is talent in this squad and we have to hope Holden can squeeze it out of them on a consistent basis. That is the key.
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,490
    Got a feeling Warnock charges a bit of a premium for coming south of Watford. 

    Proper Northerner

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  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,490
    RC_CAFC said:
    DA9 said:
    This is a really interesting article and although parts of Holdens journey are tragically unique, it does demonstrate the brutality of football for professionals.
    Can someone pretty please copy and paste the article for us non subscribers?


    New Charlton Athletic manager Dean Holden, 43, walks alone into The Royal Oak public house on Charlton Lane, a minute’s walk from The Valley. The Addicks have just knocked Brighton out of the Carabao Cup on penalties, but Holden, on a contract until the summer, won’t take charge of the team until the morning. He wants to survey the mood of the fans of the club which he’s now hoping to stabilise after a turbulent season.


    After meeting one of my mates in the Oak that night, we're f***in lucky he's bothered turning up for his first day
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,957
    If he can get the best out of these players then he deserves the job - no point having a  manager with a strategy that the players can't adapt to.


    That's exactly the manager's job ...... to get the best out of his players.
    And he'll be judged on results.

  • Dave2l
    Dave2l Posts: 8,871
    I know it's early days and Charlton can't stop having flings with new managers since the curbs long term relationship, but could Dean Holden possibly be:

    "The One"

    By that I mean will he still be at Charlton within 2-3 years?

    I hope he just sticks it out...doesn't eventually whinge to the press like some others, and just gets on with the job.

    Last night's game most likely would have been great for the dressing room and team spirit 
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,957
    So far, I'm much more impressed with Dean Holden than I thought I'd be.
    IMO he's doing alright, organised the team much better and saying the right things.

    It's a results business though. But so far, so good.


  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,169
    I liked that clip inside the dressing room after the game, posted on Twatter, particularly when Holden said, “ look at me when I’m talking to you” maybe that’s what has been missing a bit of authority-discipline- respect. 

    I’m not normally one for that kind of approach but maybe the players need it?
  • Getting Lee Bowyer vibes in his no nonsense and grown up approach. Think it's exactly what this squad needs. 
  • Oakster2
    Oakster2 Posts: 312
    have to say, super impressed with Holden - a proper footballer & coach - he knows the game & he instills respect. Garner was more like the kid who did well at Football Manager trying to make it as a coach in the real world, Holden has put in the hard miles on the pitch & under many managers - he knows - you can see it. 
  • Rob
    Rob Posts: 11,806
    edited January 2023
    Early days for Holden from a results perspective but I must admit I’m impressed with his character. I’m sure losing his daughter changed his whole attitude. A thing like that can make you more humble and to put life more in perspective. Hopefully he will be with us long term and make us successful. A task in itself with both Duchatelet and Sandgaard in the background but with what he has been through that may help him in dealing with those characters. And also with dealing with the players. At the end of the day there are just some things more important than other people’s egos. 

    That was a great interview he gave to Terry after yesterday’s game. 
  • NabySarr
    NabySarr Posts: 4,294
    Getting Lee Bowyer vibes in his no nonsense and grown up approach. Think it's exactly what this squad needs. 
    Think he’s also got a calmness that Bowyer (and Garner) didn’t have. Don’t see him losing his cool with officials and blaming others which were some of Bowyers more annoying habits 
  • thenewbie
    thenewbie Posts: 11,003
    NabySarr said:
    Getting Lee Bowyer vibes in his no nonsense and grown up approach. Think it's exactly what this squad needs. 
    Think he’s also got a calmness that Bowyer (and Garner) didn’t have. Don’t see him losing his cool with officials and blaming others which were some of Bowyers more annoying habits 
    Given the "foot through the tactics board" anecdote he clearly DOES have a limit and will show it if necessary, but of the three he seems (so far) to have the best grip on when to play it cool and when to Hulk out.

    Bowyer was probably wound up a bit too easily, Garner I can imagine not being taken entirely seriously by old pros if he lost his rag, but hopefully Holden is somewhere in the middle - he doesn't lose it often but when he DOES, someone knows they fucked up.