QuoteA bit sad to hear that. He seems like a decent fella. Hopefully the players react in the right way and stay up.
Hendo Resigns
Official Cobh Ramblers Press Release
It is with sad regret that the Cobh Ramblers Manager Stephen Henderson will resign from his post as Manager as of from the last game of the season, 14th November with the game against Derry City at the Brandywell.
Henderson “I have had a fantastic time as manager and may I say I have treated it as a huge honour to manage this football club, I always said I will not walk away from this club a bitter man but I have felt some resentment in recent times so I feel its best I go now before that resentment turns me into someone I do not want to be”. He continued “We started this journey 4 seasons ago and it was always my goal to have us promoted and playing against the best teams, players and managers this country has to offer. For 2 seasons we knocked on the door until finally winning the division last season. To see 1000 Ramblers supporters at an away venue that night in Athlone was a fantastic feeling. That feeling will only be bettered should we achieve our goal of staying in the premier because I believe should we do that it will be a long time before the rams see 1st division football again”.
A bit sad to hear that. He seems like a decent fella. Hopefully the players react in the right way and stay up.
Agreed on both. It's a real shame to be honest. Personally I would hope he'd change his mind.Originally Posted by brianw82
Always thought he was dignified after being agrieved, will be the leagues loss.
He is undoubtedly one of the biggest plonkers to ever have graced the EL. I'm sure the players will be singing "Cheerio cheerio" and may well now play to stay up cos the tool won't be there to manage them next season.
I dunno, I never really liked the impression I got off Henderson...
Very silly time to announce his resignation though?
I'm with the last two posters, what a crazy time to fall on the sword with 2 games to go, what message does that send out?
Any interviews I saw with him he seemed to come across as a bit of a silly billy.
That said, I worry for Cobh's future with all the stuff that has gone on down there this season, so I feel sorry for the fans, but if it gives us a better chance to stay up, and without the need for a DVD, then happy days
"Billy Corgan, Smashing Pumpkins."
"Homer Simpson, smiling politely."
Could also galvanise them for the last couple of gamee, siege mentallity and that.
I would have thought this could have waited until the end of the season.
This is not good but hopefully the players will react in a positive way!!
Bit dissappointed with his timing but I have nothing but respect for the man but at least the fans can say goodbye when Saturday comes and hopefully his last home game can end with a victory!
In my eyes Hendo is a legend and is one of the greatest if not the greatest manager ever to grace Cobh Ramblers. I don't think there is another candidate for this years Hall of Fame because what he's done is truly amazing.
Thank You Hendo you couldn't do anymore than you could have done for us!
Last edited by Rambling Along; 05/11/2008 at 10:05 AM.
Hendo your an absolute gentleman and you were the most accessible Ramblers manager in years. You always had time to talk to the fans and share a laugh and a joke and all of us, we really did appreciate it.
What you've done for this club is extraordinary and all of us to a man will never forget you because of that. You have built the greatest Ramblers team ever and they have been a joy to watch.
All of us knew this day was going to come one day and I for one wasn't sure how i'd react and to be honest I have a tear in my eye. I really hope we stay up, not for the team, not for the fans but for you because with the effort you have put in over the last 4 years, you deserve it!
All thats left for me to say is thanks mate!
Last edited by rambler14; 05/11/2008 at 10:50 AM.
LESS OF THE BULL NOW!
hendo your a legend, and will be remebered, your a great servent and will be missed an hard to replace, i have the utmost respet for you,
but your timing on this is i must say, is terrible
odds on next manager
Rambler 14 250/1
don ramo 12/1
bellavistaman 3/1 (favourite)
depor 9/1
rambling along 500/1 (due to his age)
ramsfan 9/1
inside our 5,000,000/1
gafferman 15/2
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Tis a tossup between R14 and Rico
would have to agree with r14's first paragraph completely, given what has gone on in the last year at the club off the field im suprised he hasnt gone before this.
the club is a joke, there is no leadership off the field at all and it has now cost us the only manager in the clubs history to win a LOI title. Change is needed lads but after this i dont think i will be renewing my season ticket for next year
"Some weeks the lady is good looking and some weeks they're not. Our performance today would have been not the best looking bird but at least we got her in the taxi". - Ian Holloway
Why am I 250/1?? I thought i'd be at least 16/1!
I intend to apply. I have a vision for Cobh Ramblers and I feel i'm ready.
LESS OF THE BULL NOW!
We'd have to pay Wanderers for you ya see. Rico is a free agent. Wonder what Paddy Power will be offering on this one. What about Martin Cambridge or wait for it.......................
Roddy Collins
I have no contract with them.......i wish i did!
MNS!!!!
LESS OF THE BULL NOW!
Good luck with wherever you go next Stephen. Any of my dealings with the man were polite and friendly. Always a gentleman. Please Cobh stay up for his sake (and mine as the trip to Cobh is too long. My youngest son wants to go back though as its his favourite trip!)
Your son is obviously a lover of wildlife and the bizarre....
A sad day for anyone with a love for Ramblers
Hendo is a legend for what he has achieved
I cant see the club getting a better man or manager, a true gentleman
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