You're never too old to manage a team

[Brin]

Hartlepool United have appointed caretaker boss Lennie Lawrence, 76, as manager until the end of the season.
The veteran has managed over 1,000 matches but has not held a manager position since being sacked by Cardiff City in 2005.
He stepped up from assistant manager on a caretaker basis at the National League side last month after Darren Sarll was sacked following the FA Cup fourth qualifying round defeat by Brackley.

Lawrence, whose first managerial appointment came at Charlton Athletic in 1982, drew two and won one of his three games in temporary charge. He will now work alongside former Woking boss Anthony Limbrick, who has joined as head coach, and Gavin Skelton, who has been appointed first-team coach.

“It’s been a very thorough and professional process that the board has conducted, and it’s a decision we’re very excited about," Lawrence told the club website.

"A lot went into it and one of the priorities was a long-term plan, and the idea is to offer my experience where possible to develop the rest of the team."

Hartlepool are 15th in the National League and travel to leaders York City on Saturday.

Good luck owd lad.

[CTMilller]

Just checked and Warnock will also be 76 on December 1 this year.

I wouldn’t mind him back for a spell even at that age…

[Brin]

Just checked and Warnock will also be 76 on December 1 this year.

I wouldn’t mind him back for a spell even at that age…

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[mygiddypant]

I'm 76 and I've got experience of coaching and managing teams in Europe (late 80s/early 90s).

I'm open to offers over £1m pa.

[Brin]

I'm 76 and I've got experience of coaching and managing teams in Europe (late 80s/early 90s).

I'm open to offers over £1m pa.

Can I be your assistant coach? I only want 300k pa.

[mygiddypant]

Can I be your assistant coach? I only want 300k pa.

Not sure that sends the right message Brin. Lack of ambition?

Have you any irrelevant experience? Or a history of mediocrity? That would be good.

[Brin]

Not sure that sends the right message Brin. Lack of ambition?

Have you any irrelevant experience? Or a history of mediocrity? That would be good.

Football is played at many levels and my joint Management success was at Junior level, however, we were very successful in the role. Promotions and a Cup final were in the portfolio.

As for my £300k pa, it must be put in the contract, should promotion be achieved that my wage is doubled the following season which will also include a large bonus. Any Cup success would also be rewarded with very favourable bonuses.

[Citizen Erased]

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He would probably get us up. Such is football.

Wonder if he fancies another promotion?