COUCH OR COACH? Where does Shearer go from here: Stay on or return to the Match of the Day sofa? SIMON BIRD weighs up the dilemma for the St James' idol.Byline: SIMON Simon, in the Bible. 1 One of the Maccabees. 2 or Simon Peter: see Peter, Saint. 3 See Simon, Saint. 4 Kinsman of Jesus. 5 Leper of Bethany in whose house a woman anointed Jesus' feet. BIRD COACH This is his one big chance at managing his hometown club, taking over at rock bottom. The only way is up? COUCH He loves doing BBC's Match of the Day on Saturday, and feels privileged to have a high profile role on the BBC BBC in full British Broadcasting Corp. Publicly financed broadcasting system in Britain. A private company at its founding in 1922, it was replaced by a public corporation under royal charter in 1927. . COACH He is the only man who will guarantee loyalty and stability at a club torn apart by instability. COUCH Having five days off had led to his other great sporting love, his golf handicap, plunging towards scratch. Could also spend time with his young family, including son Will. COACH Has already made a big impact asserting his authority on the club in just six weeks. Think what could happen if he was given five years to build and repair. COUCH Why waste your talent and leadership skills trying analyse games on telly, when you can never really say what you think anyway for fear of upsetting former colleagues? COACH He's had his threeyear break. He looks hungry, and had a ready-made backroom back·room n. or back room 1. A room located at the rear. 2. The meeting place used by an inconspicuous controlling group. adj. 1. staff to call on. This has been his destiny for years. COUCH Er, that's it. CAPTION(S): COACH Shearer on Monday COUCH With MoTD team |
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