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Post by htafcokay on Feb 21, 2024 20:50:54 GMT 1
Gerry Murphy needs no introduction to Town fans, he served the club from 1988 to 2009, mostly involved with the youth setup/academy but also caretaker manager for three separate spells in 2007 and 2008.
In each of those spells, he masterminded a famous victory over local rivals and was responsible for a number of youth team/academy players who made it into the first team.
I'm interviewing Gerry shortly for the HTSA Heritage Project. Does anyone have any questions they'd like me to ask?
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Post by Niggled on Feb 21, 2024 20:59:26 GMT 1
I would like to know what he wanted in a youth player. How much was skill and how much was work ethic. The player I have in mind is Michael Midwood, had all the skill and physically big for his age , but apparently a bad attitude. What other players does he feel missed the boat.
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Post by efesodje23 on Feb 21, 2024 21:48:09 GMT 1
His relationship with Duane Holmes would be a good one
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Post by Jello Biafra on Feb 21, 2024 22:00:59 GMT 1
How did the conversation go when Hoyle dragged him into the office to tell him he was shutting the academy?
Did he ever feel short-changed by the quality of young lads that he had to work with, when all the best ones had been gobbled up by the bigger clubs?
Given the tiny percentage of academy products that forged a first team career at Town, or went on to have successful careers at League level, does he think, in retrospect, that the quality that he was producing year on year wasn’t actually good enough and worth the expense and effort?
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Post by ShortbreadPete on Feb 21, 2024 22:04:56 GMT 1
How did the conversation go when Hoyle dragged him into the office to tell him he was shutting the academy? Did he ever feel short-changed by the quality of young lads that he had to work with, when all the best ones had been gobbled up by the bigger clubs? Given the tiny percentage of academy products that forged a first team career at Town, or went on to have successful careers at League level, does he think, in retrospect, that the quality that he was producing year on year wasn’t actually good enough and worth the expense and effort? Your third question answers the first |
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Post by Jello Biafra on Feb 21, 2024 22:06:41 GMT 1
How did the conversation go when Hoyle dragged him into the office to tell him he was shutting the academy? Did he ever feel short-changed by the quality of young lads that he had to work with, when all the best ones had been gobbled up by the bigger clubs? Given the tiny percentage of academy products that forged a first team career at Town, or went on to have successful careers at League level, does he think, in retrospect, that the quality that he was producing year on year wasn’t actually good enough and worth the expense and effort? Your third question answers the first Fuck. Me. Rigid. |
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Post by htafcokay on Feb 21, 2024 22:32:40 GMT 1
How did the conversation go when Hoyle dragged him into the office to tell him he was shutting the academy? Did he ever feel short-changed by the quality of young lads that he had to work with, when all the best ones had been gobbled up by the bigger clubs? Given the tiny percentage of academy products that forged a first team career at Town, or went on to have successful careers at League level, does he think, in retrospect, that the quality that he was producing year on year wasn’t actually good enough and worth the expense and effort? To be fair, Murphy was long gone when the Academy closed. |
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Post by Arbie 1976. on Feb 21, 2024 22:35:46 GMT 1
Gerry Murphy needs no introduction to Town fans, he served the club from 1988 to 2009, mostly involved with the youth setup/academy but also caretaker manager for three separate spells in 2007 and 2008. In each of those spells, he masterminded a famous victory over local rivals and was responsible for a number of youth team/academy players who made it into the first team. I'm interviewing Gerry shortly for the HTSA Heritage Project. Does anyone have any questions they'd like me to ask? did Gerry rate Phil Smith as a coach with the academy? |
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Post by Porrohman on Feb 21, 2024 22:39:09 GMT 1
How did the conversation go when Hoyle dragged him into the office to tell him he was shutting the academy? Did he ever feel short-changed by the quality of young lads that he had to work with, when all the best ones had been gobbled up by the bigger clubs? Given the tiny percentage of academy products that forged a first team career at Town, or went on to have successful careers at League level, does he think, in retrospect, that the quality that he was producing year on year wasn’t actually good enough and worth the expense and effort? To be fair, Murphy was long gone when the Academy closed. And after all the time he'd spent with the academy he wasn't invited to the Centenary celebration. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2024 22:44:07 GMT 1
During his stints as caretaker, did he ever feel he was under consideration for The Job - and would he have even wanted it?
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Post by sabailand on Feb 22, 2024 1:00:36 GMT 1
Is he a folder or a scruncher.
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Post by terrier86 on Feb 22, 2024 1:01:56 GMT 1
Did the set up in the academy always develop strength and presence over technical ability? If so is that regretful. What was this influenced by i.e FA or internal factors?
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Post by tepidterrier on Feb 22, 2024 1:14:20 GMT 1
Most naturally talented player in the academy under his watch? Whether they made the grade or not.
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Post by rockwall on Feb 22, 2024 9:35:20 GMT 1
Is the myth of him bringing Damien Duff over from Ireland and then deeming him not good enough from his trial for him to sign for Blackburn true?
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Post by Big Ern on Feb 22, 2024 9:55:03 GMT 1
Was there a degree of nepotism in the academy when decent players were always being cut whilst relatives of certain academy staff, who couldn't pass wind, were always progressing?
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Post by Spike24 on Feb 22, 2024 10:07:38 GMT 1
Would he rather be a Lion with the head of a chicken. Or a Chicken with the head of a lion. And why?
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Post by colnevalleyblue on Feb 22, 2024 10:08:37 GMT 1
How was his relationship with Stan Ternent?
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Post by Spike24 on Feb 22, 2024 10:11:23 GMT 1
Any truth to the rumours arsenal were sniffing round the Clarke brothers until injuries kicked in.
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Post by mosher on Feb 22, 2024 11:57:12 GMT 1
Any truth to the rumours arsenal were sniffing round the Clarke brothers until injuries kicked in. Wasn't Villa the interest in Nathan ? |
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Post by Uddersfeeled on Feb 22, 2024 13:40:41 GMT 1
I would like to know what he wanted in a youth player. How much was skill and how much was work ethic. The player I have in mind is Michael Midwood, had all the skill and physically big for his age , but apparently a bad attitude. What other players does he feel missed the boat. That name's a blast from the past!! Played against him as a junior. If I recall correctly he played for Netherton. He was a good 'big un' back then in the Gelpack League. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_MidwoodHe had a stellar time in 1998 playing for Doncaster Rovers, where he played on average nearly 3 games a day !  |
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Post by Niggled on Feb 22, 2024 17:22:23 GMT 1
I would like to know what he wanted in a youth player. How much was skill and how much was work ethic. The player I have in mind is Michael Midwood, had all the skill and physically big for his age , but apparently a bad attitude. What other players does he feel missed the boat. That name's a blast from the past!! Played against him as a junior. If I recall correctly he played for Netherton. He was a good 'big un' back then in the Gelpack League. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_MidwoodHe had a stellar time in 1998 playing for Doncaster Rovers, where he played on average nearly 3 games a day ! Yes, I saw him at Netherton and he stood out , but he was physically bigger than the others . I remember telling people when Town took him on that he was going to be a good un. He didn't make the grade here and I think Gerry got rid, rumour was bad attitude. |
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Post by isitjustme on Feb 22, 2024 17:35:24 GMT 1
Any truth to the rumours arsenal were sniffing round the Clarke brothers until injuries kicked in. Wasn't Villa the interest in Nathan ? I thought it was Chelsea....? |
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Post by Porrohman on Feb 22, 2024 18:28:47 GMT 1
Is the myth of him bringing Damien Duff over from Ireland and then deeming him not good enough from his trial for him to sign for Blackburn true? No, Blackburn had a higher rated Academy and took him from us |
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Post by Porrohman on Feb 22, 2024 18:33:25 GMT 1
I would like to know what he wanted in a youth player. How much was skill and how much was work ethic. The player I have in mind is Michael Midwood, had all the skill and physically big for his age , but apparently a bad attitude. What other players does he feel missed the boat. That name's a blast from the past!! Played against him as a junior. If I recall correctly he played for Netherton. He was a good 'big un' back then in the Gelpack League. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_MidwoodHe had a stellar time in 1998 playing for Doncaster Rovers, where he played on average nearly 3 games a day ! His dad and uncles ran Netherton football for years. At one point he got into bother cos he was playing Sunday league football whilst playing for either Halifax or Donny |
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Post by gowna on Feb 22, 2024 18:33:44 GMT 1
What was the rationale behind playing a sweeper? Was is a system you favoured or was James Berrett such a natural square peg for the sweeper square hole?
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Post by htafcokay on Feb 22, 2024 20:58:33 GMT 1
Gerry had nothing but good words to say about the Town supporters in particular. As for the rest, you'll have to wait until the interview is published...   |
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Post by Randy Watson on Feb 22, 2024 22:47:49 GMT 1
Gerry had nothing but good words to say about the Town supporters in particular. As for the rest, you'll have to wait until the interview is published... What a great photo. He looks happy. Hope he is, a great servant of the club. |
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Post by westislandterrier on Feb 22, 2024 23:10:15 GMT 1
Great picture and he looks really contented... 🥃 😊
Questions for Gerry -
1) What do you think of the new manager and how do you think he’ll get on at HTAFC...
2) Do you prefer a Guinness or a MURPHY’s Irish Stout ! ☘️
(PS - And Thank You for all the good and decent youth players that you nurtured through at Huddersfield Town AFC) ! 👍
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Post by Porrohman on Feb 23, 2024 0:23:45 GMT 1
Gerry had nothing but good words to say about the Town supporters in particular. As for the rest, you'll have to wait until the interview is published... On Marten Grove 😉 |
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Post by irverino on Feb 23, 2024 0:48:18 GMT 1
Great picture and he looks really contented... 🥃 😊 Questions for Gerry - 1) What do you think of the new manager and how do you think he’ll get on at HTAFC... 2) Do you prefer a Guinness or a MURPHY’s Irish Stout ! ☘️ (PS - And Thank You for all the good and decent youth players that you nurtured through at Huddersfield Town AFC) ! 👍 I think Gerry's a Dubliner originally, so theirs your answer....Murphy & Beamish brewed in Cork? |
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