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Notts County v Stevenage
Meadow Lane | League 1
4th February 2012 | 3:00pm kick off
Gary Smith's first game in charge was against Notts County last weekend and his first league
game will also be up against Martin Allen's side as Boro travel to Nottingham this Saturday.
Stevenage are still on a high from last weekend's Cup win and the bonus of drawing Tottenham in the
5th round.
photo by JN Santos/ISIphotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
The man responsible for the tumultuous offseason the Colorado Rapids endured is prolonging his
stay with the club.
Technical Director Paul Bravo signed a new three-year deal with the Rapids on Wednesday,
extending a stay that began in 2009.
January was another interesting month at the Lamex Stadium. After an unbeaten December and with
Stevenage now in the shake up for the League 1 play-offs, Graham Westley was a wanted man. GW and
his team were snapped up by Preston North End after weeks of uncertainty over his future. A new era
has begun at Stevenage with Gary Smith appointed as the new manager.
Luke Freeman was heavily involved in the winner
stevenage 1-0 notts county | stewart (og) 12
fa cup | lamex stadium | 4,439
A Damien Stewart own goal was enough to earn Stevenage a place in the 5th round of the FA Cup
for the first time in their history and gave Gary Smith a winning start as Boro manager.
If you had asked any Stevenage supporter a couple of weeks ago who Gary Smith is, the majority
would have replied 'Who?' It would have been a justified reaction because until his name began to
be linked with the vacant managerial position, Gary Smith's reputation within this country was,
well, non-existent.
Former Colorado Rapids coach Gary Smith has a new job. After battling with Rapids management over
decision-making, the club announced that they wouldn't offer Smith a new contract. The 2010 MLS Cup
winner is instead the new manager at Stevenage, currently 6th in England's League One. He is
expected to name his Colorado assistant Steve Guppy as his assistant with Stevenage.
By JOHN BOSCHINI
Former Colorado Rapids head coach Gary Smith is headed back to England.
The man who took charge of the Rapids' surprising 2010 MLS Cup run has been hired as manager of
League One side Stevenage FC. Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace said Smith's ability to produce
success despite a low budget with the Rapids was a major reason for the hire.
Gary Smith is the new Stevenage manager. It doesn't come as any surprise that Smith has been
appointed as he has been the favourite for the position over the last week or so. He was even in
the main stand watching his new side beat play-off rivals MK Dons 4-2 earlier tonight. News of his
appointment broke soon after and the Harlow born coach is set to be the man given the task of
replacing Graham Westley and continuing Boro's promotion push.
Karl Robinson and his Milton Keynes Dons side make the short journey down to the Lamex tomorrow
night in what could be a pivotal match as both sides look to cement their position in the League 1
play-off positions. MK Dons sit one place above Stevenage going into the game, although the Dons
are 5 points clear with the bonus of a game in hand.
In what was a disappointing game somewhat dictated by the poor weather conditions, Stevenage
came away with a well-earned point thanks to a late goal from substitute Darius Charles. Scunthorpe
had taken the lead early in the second half when Garry Thompson latched onto a through ball from
Mark Duffy and shot past Chris Day.
A name that has been cropping up since Graham Westley's departure last week is Gary Smith. In
fact, Smith is currently the favourite for the job with bookmakers and is reportedly on Phil
Wallace's 6 man shortlist along with the likes of Paul Buckle and Paul Ince. However, Smith is the
one candidate that not many supporters know much about.
With several candidates being linked with the vacant managers position at Broadhall Way, I
thought it might be interesting to see who the supporters prefer as their new manager.
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As soon as Graham Westley had parked his Bentley into the car park at Deepdale, bookmakers
online were offering odds on who will be the next manager to step into the Broadhall Way hotseat.
It's arguably the best management position currently on offer in the Football League. Stevenage sit
6th in the League 1 table, are still in the FA Cup and have a squad full of young, hungry players
with room to improve even further.
Shortly after his contract with the Revolution was not renewed, Steve Nicol entertained an offer
to fill the vacant heading coaching job in Colorado according to a Goal.com report in November.
But, according to Nicol, it wasn't he who to reneged on the opportunity.
In a Jan. 10 report from the Boston Globe, the former Revolution manager stated that he
never said "no" the Colorado job, but rather, it was the club who declined his services.
Defending champions in all sports have had down subsequent seasons, but few have imploded quite
like Colorado. Despite qualifying for the playoffs, the Rapids' season was a roller coaster.
Struggling with injuries and added games the entire season, the team ...
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Changing coaches often means changing playing styles, and the decision to hire Oscar Pareja as
head coach means the Colorado Rapids of 2012 may look quite different from the teams of
2010-11.
Giving Pareja the reins of his first MLS team is going to create a roster shakeup. The
Colombian, a veteran of MLS campaigns from 1998 through 2005, has already talked about the need to
find a Carlos Valderrama-type playmaker for the Rapids.
Changing coaches often means changing playing styles, and the decision to hire Oscar Pareja as
head coach means the Colorado Rapids of 2012 may look quite different from the teams of
2010-11.
Giving Pareja the reins of his first MLS team is going to create a roster shakeup. The
Colombian, a veteran of MLS campaigns from 1998 through 2005, has already talked about the need to
find a Carlos Valderrama-type playmaker for the Rapids.
photo by John Dorton/ISIphotos.com
The Colorado Rapids have signed Oscar Pareja as their head coach, the club announced on
Thursday.
Having beaten out three other finalists, Pareja will attempt to lead the Rapids to the MLS Cup
final in his first head coaching position.
The last remaining head coaching vacancy in Major League Soccer sits in Colorado, where the
Rapids are expected to make a decision on their replacement for Gary Smith this week.
Four candidates have emerged as Colorado's leading contenders. Denis Hamlett, Oscar Pareja, Tom
Soehn and Richie Williams are the four men sources have told SBi are the finalists for the job.
Photo by Michael Janosz/ISIphotos.com
For a team coming off of a championship run, the Los Angeles Galaxy have had plenty of major
moving parts over recent weeks.
Between Landon Donovan going back to Everton on a short-term loan, Juninho returning to Sao
Paulo, Donovan Ricketts being dealt to the Montreal Impact, Sean Franklin re-signing and David
Beckham, well, still making a decision, the Galaxy remain the talk of MLS deep into the
offseason.
Each year around this time I make a list similar to Santa Claus only this list is for each MLS
side. The wants and needs for each really at this festive time of the year. Most clubs are as
active as ever right now as the new transfer window will set to open here soon, along with the
SuperDraft in the coming weeks.
Busy day in Commerce City as the organization has a new face, a returning face, and a promoted
face.
Let's start with the roster moves. In today's re-entry draft the Rapids selected Chicago midfielder
Baggio Husidic and Houston defender Hunter Freeman. Husidic is a 24 year old former Generation
Adidas player who's been with Chicago since leaving college 3 years ago.
A year removed from winning MLS Cup, the Colorado Rapids are undergoing major changes to their
staff and front office.
With Gary Smith already out as head coach, managing director Jeff Plush became the latest to
leave the club, doing so after six years on the job, according to a team release.
Steve Nicol reportedly isn't interested in joining Colorado as head coach. (Photo by Art
Donahue/artdonahue.com)
Former New England Revolution head coach Steve Nicol turned down a possible chance to jump right
back into coaching in Major League Soccer with the Colorado Rapids, according to a report on
Goal.
As I mentioned in the last hour I've been bowled over by the support I've got from
tweetsport.co.uk
So it's a real treat to welcome Eilidh Donaldson of that parish as our final guest debater of the
Scottish Football Blog blogathon.
Thanks again Eilidh - @tweetsportcouk
What a way to welcome Sunday's daylight.
First of all, Colin Clarke's name has been floated in some circles as a possible candidate, but he
just accepted the Carolina Railhawks job, so we can rule him out.
Today Jeff Plush did an interview with ColoradoRapids.com that lays out what they're looking for in
a coaching search, and a bit about what happened with Gary Smith.
Shocking move by the Colorado Rockies who fired coach Gary Smith. What makes this decision such
a head scratcher is that Smith led the Rapids to their first MLS Cup less than a year ago.
Managing director Jeff Plush said Monday that he decided not to renew Smith's contract, which
ended after the season.
- Dynamo fans gobble up MLS Cup Final tickets [Houston Chronicle]
- Goalkeeper Tally Hall gets his shot in Houston [USA Today]
- Dynamo's Hainault keeps Euro interest on back burner [MLS Soccer]
- Defensive switch propels red-hot Houston [MLS Soccer]
- Davis-less Dynamo accustomed to adversity [Houston Chronicle]
- Despite quad injury, Davis calls 2011 "surreal" [MLS Soccer]
- Unlikely heroes Taylor, Moffat provide winner at KC [Houston Dynamo]
In Other News:
*With 12 days top go until MLS Cup 2011 in Carson, the trophy arrives in Southern California at
11 a.m. today at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier with a police escort accompanied by former
Galaxy players Alexi Lalas and Mauricio Cienfuegos in a VW convertible.
*Meanwhile, Dynamo fans have gobbled up their allotment of tickets for a game the club insists
it can win without star player Brad Davis - just as it has won big games without big names in the
past.
Photo by David Bernal/ISIphotos.com
It appears that Frank Rost's time in Major League Soccer has come and gone.
Hans Backe told the New York Post Tuesday that he expects New York's midseason acquisition and
Designated Player goalkeeper to return to Germany, leaving the Red Bulls with an unresolved
situation in goal yet again.
Greg Seltzer claims the USMNT will be in Genoa February 29th for a friendly against Italy.
The Union are up for 4 postseason awards: 1) Faryd Mondragon for Goalkeeper of the Year, 2)
Michael Farfan for Rookie of the Year, 3) Sebastien Le Toux for individual Fair Play, and 4) the
Philadelphia Union for team Fair Play.
Gary Smith, who led the Colorado Rapids to an improbable championship in 2010, was shown the
door on Monday.
The coach, who had agreed to a new contract, and the team announced a parting of the ways on
Monday afternoon. The departure came the same day that Rapids players cleared out their lockers
following a 4-0 aggregate loss to Kansas City in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Gary Smith, who led the Colorado Rapids to an improbable championship in 2010, was shown the
door on Monday.
The coach, who had agreed to a new contract, and the team announced a parting of the ways on
Monday afternoon. The departure came the same day that Rapids players cleared out their lockers
following a 4-0 aggregate loss to Kansas City in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Well, that time off was a grand total of 3 days. Within the last hour the Rapids have announced
that Gary Smith will not be returning as head coach in 2011.
Smith was out of contract and it had been reported a month or so ago that Colorado and Gary had
agreed on financial terms for a new contract.
When a story surfaced almost a month ago detailing issues between Colorado head coach Gary Smith
and technical director Paul Bravo, it was clear one of them wouldn't be back for 2012.
As it turns out, Smith will be the one not returning.
The Colorado Rapids parted ways with Smith on Monday, announcing that they would not renew the
contract of the coach who led the Rapids to the 2010 MLS Cup title.
Gary Smith is now out as head coach of the Colorado Rapids. (Getty Images)
You could see the writing on the wall with this for several weeks. Gary Smith was not happy and
neither were the folks above him with the Colorado Rapids.
Today, they made it official as the club announced they would be parting ways with the only head
coach in their club history to guide them to a MLS Cup.
Gary Smith is now out as head coach of the Colorado Rapids. (Getty Images)
You could see the writing on the wall with this for several weeks. Gary Smith was not happy and
neither were the folks above him with the Colorado Rapids.
Today, they made it official as the club announced they would be parting ways with the only head
coach in their club history to guide them to a MLS Cup.
BREAKING NEWS:
The Colorado Rapids announced on Monday that the club will not renew the contract of Head Coach
Gary Smith. The Rapids will begin a search for a new head coach immediately.
"After meeting with Gary, we decided it would be in the best interest of both parties to move in a
different direction," said Colorado Rapids Managing Director Jeff Plush.
Home-and-away series in MLS playoffs tend to play out like the company Christmas party: things
may start out a little slow, stodgy and cautious. But pretty soon furniture is being tipped over,
fights are breaking out, things are gettin' wacky and, by the latter stages, you just don't know
what kind of craziness may claim the night.
STARTERSBarcelona has clinched their place in the knock out stage of the UCL. See details below.
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Just got an email from DirecTV saying that they reached an agreement to keep Fox Soccer on their
system!!! Their deal ended today and they had been in a large disagreement.
