Jody Morris

[Ilsonram12]

Agrees to become the new Swindon Town manager 

Wish him well there, liked him when he was here and he has the potential to be a top manager 

[Carl Sagan]

It felt like he was embarrassed by how Frank kept dragging things out and then left us in the lurch. So I don't mind Jody. Think he'll do well. 

[whiteroseram]

Lamps certainly seemed more successful with Morris than without, never sure how much you can read into that

Could say similar with Gerrard with/without Beale, and Beale has gone one to be successful in his early days in management

[Rambervalley]

I wish him well. 
He appeared to enjoy his time at Derby and still comments favourably about us. 

To me, it always seemed like he was the one with the tactical nous and Lampard was the ‘name’ that did the TV and media stuff. 
He had great success with the Chelsea young uns and Frank appears to have struggled since, without Jody by his side. 
 

I will be genuinely keen to see how he gets on as Manager and hope he brings them success. 

[Bald Eagle's Barmy Army]

I liked Jody more than Frank.

There, I said it

[DenmarkRam]

51 minutes ago, Bald Eagle's Barmy Army said:

I liked Jody more than Frank.

There, I said it

Good... get it out of your system.We support you for who you are... 

[Premier ram]

Good luck Jody        

[Mucker1884]

Best o' luck to him.

Seems he knows his stuff, and always appeared to be a good egg, so a thumbs up from me.  Hope he does well.  

[Zag zig]

Remember his message on leaving, he said all the right things, including Derby being the first result he would look for.

He was sincere and whole hearted in his thoughts about us, always wished us well since.

Top man is Jody, hope he does well for himself. If he does, I’d not mind him back here one day.

[Asanovic70]

I think he deserves the opportunity.

 I can remember a BBC documentary featuring young apprentices at Chelsea Jody Morris & Neil Clement* (both milling about in Harrods), Morris' father was a right Cockney & he came from a very ordinary background (Kensington council estate) so it was a major achievement to win a contract at Chelsea, this before young players' lives were radically altered by the riches of the PL/lucrative contracts. After that, he had a few run-ins, but he's been there & done it, has probably used this experience to mentor young players. It is a great opportunity for him.

Like us, Swindon have had their problems & a new ownership has stabilized things, it seems, and are a club again on the up. It's a club not too far from London so Morris could use his Chelsea links to bring in loans.

*Though middle-aged now, I was too young then to realize that Neil Clement's father was also a famous footballer, Dave, & that Neil is also the brother of Paul who went on to manage us. Sadly, Dave Clement committed suicide so the programme also covered the poignant side of Neil's mother seeing her son emulate his father to become a footballer, and perhaps being concerned about the anxieties that such a career can bring. 

 

 

Edited February 2, 2023 by Asanovic70

[Asanovic70]

The documentary is available on YouTube, it was broadcast in 1997. Anyone interested, just type 'Jody Morris, young apprentice, documentary'.

I should warn that it features Graham Rix before he got done for an underage sex conviction as well as being accused & investigated for bullying & racism as a coach at Chelsea.

 

[Mucker1884]

On 02/02/2023 at 13:17, Asanovic70 said:

I think he deserves the opportunity.

 I can remember a BBC documentary featuring young apprentices at Chelsea Jody Morris & Neil Clement* (both milling about in Harrods), Morris' father was a right Cockney & he came from a very ordinary background (Kensington council estate) so it was a major achievement to win a contract at Chelsea, this before young players' lives were radically altered by the riches of the PL/lucrative contracts. After that, he had a few run-ins, but he's been there & done it, has probably used this experience to mentor young players. It is a great opportunity for him.

Like us, Swindon have had their problems & a new ownership has stabilized things, it seems, and are a club again on the up. It's a club not too far from London so Morris could use his Chelsea links to bring in loans.

*Though middle-aged now, I was too young then to realize that Neil Clement's father was also a famous footballer, Dave, & that Neil is also the brother of Paul who went on to manage us. Sadly, Dave Clement committed suicide so the programme also covered the poignant side of Neil's mother seeing her son emulate his father to become a footballer, and perhaps being concerned about the anxieties that such a career can bring. 

 

 

I remember Dave Clement well, from my teens.  My era, and played in "my position" (Right Back) so I probably noticed him more.
Without Googling, I can only recall him playing for QPR, but I suspect for a good few years. 
Pretty sure he also made it into The England team, but maybe "just" Home Internationals or similar.  I doubt he was involved in any major tournaments, given the era (I could well be wrong?)

No superstar, but very well accomplished, and quite possibly well respected amongst his peers too?

Very sad ending, mind.
xxx
 

[PistoldPete]

On 01/02/2023 at 21:48, Zag zig said:

Remember his message on leaving, he said all the right things, including Derby being the first result he would look for.

He was sincere and whole hearted in his thoughts about us, always wished us well since.

Top man is Jody, hope he does well for himself. If he does, I’d not mind him back here one day.

Will he bring Lampard in as an assistant?

[InstaRam]

Think Jody Morris seem to be a very decent guy who was easy to like. Left us with a touch of class in contrast to some others which is always a sign of a persons character.  Actually would not mind Jody as our manager some day.

Edited February 4, 2023 by InstaRam
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[Boycie]

9 hours ago, David said:

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Not the best of starts for him

Look it’s not his fault he wants a screw driver and only has a toolbox full of spanner’s is it?

[DarkFruitsRam7]

On 02/02/2023 at 13:17, Asanovic70 said:

*Though middle-aged now, I was too young then to realize that Neil Clement's father was also a famous footballer, Dave, & that Neil is also the brother of Paul who went on to manage us. Sadly, Dave Clement committed suicide so the programme also covered the poignant side of Neil's mother seeing her son emulate his father to become a footballer, and perhaps being concerned about the anxieties that such a career can bring. 

As a fanbase, we probably owe Neil Clement an apology. I seem to remember us hammering him after he wrote an anti-Mel Morris tweet.

Edited February 15, 2023 by DarkFruitsRam7

[Asanovic70]

On 15/02/2023 at 19:36, DarkFruitsRam7 said:

As a fanbase, we probably owe Neil Clement an apology. I seem to remember us hammering him after he wrote an anti-Mel Morris tweet.

I didn't know that, it's only fair & reasonable that he'd stick up for his brother. As for an apology, I'm sure he & his brother must have shared a wry smile as things imploded under Morris and said, 'See? I told you so.'

I would say though that Paul Clement's career as a manager has disappointed. He came across as a gentleman. Of course, it was disappointing that things didn't work out. He can certainly feel a bit aggrieved at getting sacked with the club sitting 4th in the table. Most clubs sack a manager when they are 4th from bottom.

 

[Ewethanised]

Sorry for bumping an old post - but just seen he’s been let go of by Swindon after 3 months in charge. Seems harsh from what some Swindon fans were saying on Twitter.

[Steve How Hard?]

It would appear he's been a victim if the fickle nature of football management. He seemed to have a genuine affection for us whilst here and for that reason I hope he gets a decent chance elsewhere.