tommyboy Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 On 28/05/2018 at 09:45, jimbaxters said: I don't know Mr Sloan personally but everything I have seen about him is class. He looked perturbed at times yesterday, especially when behind, but the overall impression was one of calm. His substitutions were perfect, changing the game completely, by way of illustration as to just how well he knows the game at this grade. I had listened to him being interviewed, along with Mr Henderson on the Just the Juniors show midweek and they both spoke rationally and in a measured way about the current season and the task ahead. But, for me, the persona of Tommy 'Tucker' Sloan, was embodied in his post match interview yesterday. Every question he was asked, and every compliment he was given, he re-directed back to the players, the fans and the club. Even when the guy said something like. "So Tommy, you must be very pleased that you have now won this trophy six times as a manager, something which has never been done before", he squirmed for half a second before talking about his team again. The man is impeccable. He has stewarded over so much success, involving so many players, and taken stick from some quarters about style of play etc over the years and not once has he put a foot wrong in the public domain. Not easy to do. Also, let's not forget his right-hand man. Alan McCluckie has been right there with him. Auchinleck Talbot, and the village as a whole, owe these men huge gratitude. Hopefully you will borrow a page from the great man's book next season when,as custodian of the Treble Trophy,your manner should reflect the gravitas of the office,jimbo. Great honours bring great responsibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 On 27/05/2018 at 20:33, TFW said: Arise Sir Tommy, surely? Jist for a minute there.... Eta Congratulations to Tucker,Dimps and all at Auchinleck on a superb result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo 1909 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 The boy sloan is doing ok for his first job in junior fitba, another couple of seasons and he could be up there #eekapeeka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naetshirt Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I don't know Mr Sloan personally but everything I have seen about him is class. He looked perturbed at times yesterday, especially when behind, but the overall impression was one of calm. His substitutions were perfect, changing the game completely, by way of illustration as to just how well he knows the game at this grade. I had listened to him being interviewed, along with Mr Henderson on the Just the Juniors show midweek and they both spoke rationally and in a measured way about the current season and the task ahead. But, for me, the persona of Tommy 'Tucker' Sloan, was embodied in his post match interview yesterday. Every question he was asked, and every compliment he was given, he re-directed back to the players, the fans and the club. Even when the guy said something like. "So Tommy, you must be very pleased that you have now won this trophy six times as a manager, something which has never been done before", he squirmed for half a second before talking about his team again. The man is impeccable. He has stewarded over so much success, involving so many players, and taken stick from some quarters about style of play etc over the years and not once has he put a foot wrong in the public domain. Not easy to do. Also, let's not forget his right-hand man. Alan McCluckie has been right there with him. Auchinleck Talbot, and the village as a whole, owe these men huge gratitude. Said it all! A true coach in all senses of the word. And no a bad fork lift operator [emoji4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithgierose Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Tucker is a very uplifting guy.he knows how to counter balance his players and how to give them a lift when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naetshirt Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Super record for winning cups at junior level but feck me he's defo at his level the football his teams put on show is nothing short of horrendous. Talbot are the best team in the juniors at what they do which says very little of the standard of junior football. After watching that yesterday the difference in the spfl to juniors is night a day I can say with supreme confidence any junior team at this moment we're to play in spfl division 2 would get pummelled over a season Would rather pay £6-£8 to watch a junior game than 3 times that for so called seniors[emoji20] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naetshirt Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 If folk literally only watch one full junior game a season on Alba because they stay away from home or whatever that's fine but hardly places them in a position to judge the quality of the grade, in fact it makes them look supremely silly in the eyes of people who actually attend games. Totally agree after years successfully coaching at Junior level now pick a game nationally in juniors and am fairly dissapointed[emoji12] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naetshirt Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Totally agree after years successfully coaching at Junior level now pick a game nationally in juniors and am fairly dissapointed[emoji12] Ment rarely puking vredictive sexing [emoji31] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitsTheGoalieDain? Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Sounds like an American basketball player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweep Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Tucker is an exceptional person . His comprehensive football knowledge is there for all to see. He is also a caring, compassionate individual who always finds time to participate in converse with individuals from other clubs. A truly great individual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 10 hours ago, sweep said: Tucker is an exceptional person . His comprehensive football knowledge is there for all to see. He is also a caring, compassionate individual who always finds time to participate in converse with individuals from other clubs. A truly great individual. Hightops or pumps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardeerultra Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I met him at a site in cambuslang and he was one of the best guys in the job, Works his arse off to! [emoji3] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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