What is usually England's quietest outpost for football, the West Country, has been the centre of attention for the last two days. First came the news yesterday that Plymouth Argyle's Home Park was listed as one of the venues if England wins the right to host the 2018 World Cup. This was indeed a surprising coup for the Devonshire town.OK, today's news isn't quite as major a coup but ex-TFC boss John Carver is joining Paul Mariner's management team at Argyle as assistant. Mariner, who was the long time New England Revolution assistant is very aware of Carver from their time in MLS and is "thrilled" to have the robust Geordie join him. For Carver, it is a chance to get back to coaching basics and relate to players without the stress of management.
Never shy to say what was on his mind, Carver left Toronto under strange circumstances early in the 2009 season but did leave town without a bad word. If he does continue to climb back up through the coaching ranks in England, TFC fans will have to wonder how true the excuses given for his sudden departure were. For the football fans in Devonshire - World Cup 2018 and John Carver? Spoiled!
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Greetings from an Argyle fan in Westcountry(Devon).
ReplyDeleteKinda surprised we've got Carver off you. Didn't expect him to return to the British game so soon but he's settling in fine with the Argyle legend that is Paul Mariner & following yesterday's shock win at Cardiff City maybe things are finally starting to turn round for us (we're not bottom of the Championship anymore!).
Good luck for the future, hopefully we'll get a pre-season friendly in Toronto someday!
Up The Pilgrims! Great to hear from the good people of Devon. Although most Canadians know it for its cream, we know you're a little footy gem in the West!
ReplyDeleteNot sure about that pre-season friendly though! Carver was well liked by a lot of fans but some, myself included, think he left under an odd cloud. May have butt heads with Director Mo Johnston a bit too much. He will be a great addition and with Mariner you have a little MLS revolution at Plymouth. Good luck to The Greens.