Dean Holden
Fair play to Dean Holden who has just taken a job in Saudi Arabia as Steven Gerrard’s assistant manager at Al-Ettifaq.
Holden hasn’t worked since leaving the Addicks in September, and I am sure being a big family man this was a difficult decision for him, but being a big family man also makes it an easier one in terms of future financial security.
It seems an odd couple with the massive Man U fan working alongside the massive Scouse icon, but Gerrard has a good reputation of being a good mentor and has set Neil Critchley, Michael Beale and Ian Foster on their way to becoming club manager’s.
El Ettifaq are based in Damman, a big centre for the countries oil industry and a hop away from Bahrain where I suspect Holden will live and commute back to Manchester.
Of course assistant manager’s tend to only last as long as the manager and Gerrard’s team have been struggling. Al-Ettifaq were 8 without a win before the league’s winter break, and are 15 points from the Champions League places.
Much has been said of attendances in the Saudi Pro League and Al-Ettifaq’s home crowds have dropped to 5,000 from a high of 14,000 in their season opener.
Hopefully Dean and his upbeat way can help get them going. The best of luck to him.
Which one was he again 😜
The two or perhaps three before last 😁
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Here is the new boss Nathan,hopefully better than the old boss Appleton…
Let’s turn the key and burn rubber !!!!
My best wishes for Dean and hope he does well.
I wish Dean well. I think he was a little unlucky to be sacked as quickly as he was. It looks an even worse decision when you consider his replacement ……………