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Personally think this is a good move. Provides experienced cover at the back and, as others have said previously, has already been working with the younger players in the squad.
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Jim McNulty signs on 11:09 - Jun 26 with 7817 views
I'd definitely be giving him some game time every now and again
We saw last season how bringing him in after a long period without first-team action can have serious consequences, and the older he gets the more awkward his re-introductions, despite his experience
One thing I will say about him is he always acknowledges supporters before and after games. I personally like the guy on the odd time I’ve spoken to him. The best player we have ever had? No but his commitment I can applaud & everyone makes mistakes
He had better be a bloody good coach because he terrified me whenever he stepped onto the pitch. At 36 and with just 5 league appearances last season in a team that couldn't defend to save their lives, any thought of him turning out in the first team should be consigned to to the bin marked "stupid ideas" . I don't buy my season ticket for sentimental reasons, I buy it in the expectation that there will be a team of players each able to contrubute to the campaign who will entertain me and maybe ultimately get promoted. Bringing back a player who contributed the square root of FA last season to be a coach is like asking a kid who can't count to help with you quadratic equations homework. You just know, deep down, it's never going to work.
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Jim McNulty signs on 16:33 - Jun 26 with 7214 views
Whilst sharing your concerns over his form, there's no relationship whatsoever between his contribution as a player last season and his abilities as a coach
Jim's played at Championship level, and has had a pretty good career as a professional footballer. He's also a rep for the PFA, which suggests some abilities in dealing with people - a coaching essential. As a backup for injured first-choice CB's, he'll do in L2
I personally like players who can change games for the better and make a positive impact - I couldn’t give a monkeys if they acknowledge the crowd or not, totality irrelevant imho
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Jim McNulty signs on 20:26 - Jun 26 with 6746 views
A very honest and articulate interview on youtube ; a significant improvement on what we've had from other coaching and managerial staff over the last few years IMO .
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Jim McNulty signs on 23:06 - Jun 26 with 6565 views
Agree there is no room for sentiment in football clubs. Given that I believe this is an excellent signing. His influence on the young players we have produced and sold on its well documented. He has respect, stature and knowledge of the game and is eloquent. All the attributes required for the job he is undertaking. Wenger and Atkinson are examples of two low level players who could coach at at a much higher level than they played. Good luck Jim.
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Jim McNulty signs on 22:22 - Jun 27 with 5801 views
Not sure where the link between being a good player and a good coach has come from - several examples have been mentioned already, but conversely, the likes of Teddy Sherringham, Sol Campbell, Harry Kewell, Thierry Henry, Patrick Viera - all top players in their day who have hugely struggled with management!
There is no link between how good of a player you are to how good of a coach you are!
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Jim McNulty signs on 10:32 - Jun 28 with 5594 views
Sorry I think this is a big mistake. What can he coach on defensive duties. He is a poor player and I cannot see him imparting any wisdom to other defenders when he cant defend himself.
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Jim McNulty signs on 14:39 - Jun 28 with 5431 views
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