Beattie focused on being boss
Page 1 of 1
Beattie focused on being boss
James Beattie is prepared to call time on his playing career in order to succeed as Accrington manager.
Former England international striker Beattie was handed his first managerial assignment when Stanley named him as Leam Richardson's successor earlier this week.
The 35-year-old netted seven goals in 27 appearances after joining the Reds in November last year but, although he will retain his registration, he is now ready to do his work on the other side of the white line.
"I'll register myself but I think it's fair to the club that I concentrate 100 per cent or 99 per cent on being the manager and pushing the club on," Beattie said.
"If needs be and we get injuries then I'll be able to play. I'll keep myself fit, I'll train with the boys from time to time and also keep myself fit away from the club.
"So if I'm needed I'll step in, but primarily (the role) is to be the manager, to get players in and push us on.
"We've spoken about establishing ourselves as a League One club so that's the aim, that's what I'm here to do and hopefully that will be sooner rather than later."
Former England international striker Beattie was handed his first managerial assignment when Stanley named him as Leam Richardson's successor earlier this week.
The 35-year-old netted seven goals in 27 appearances after joining the Reds in November last year but, although he will retain his registration, he is now ready to do his work on the other side of the white line.
"I'll register myself but I think it's fair to the club that I concentrate 100 per cent or 99 per cent on being the manager and pushing the club on," Beattie said.
"If needs be and we get injuries then I'll be able to play. I'll keep myself fit, I'll train with the boys from time to time and also keep myself fit away from the club.
"So if I'm needed I'll step in, but primarily (the role) is to be the manager, to get players in and push us on.
"We've spoken about establishing ourselves as a League One club so that's the aim, that's what I'm here to do and hopefully that will be sooner rather than later."
Similar topics
» Ligue 1: Alex focused only on PSG's clash with Valenciennes
» Gareth Bale says Tottenham focused on securing top-four finish
» Rio Ferdinand focused on winning derby, records can wait
» AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri focused on season finale
» Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson disappointed to bow out of FA Cup
» Gareth Bale says Tottenham focused on securing top-four finish
» Rio Ferdinand focused on winning derby, records can wait
» AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri focused on season finale
» Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson disappointed to bow out of FA Cup
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
Tue May 21, 2013 10:58 pm by Devastating
» Jim Ross Predicts The Entire WWE Extreme Rules Pay Per View Lineup
Mon May 20, 2013 5:32 pm by Marvelous Mark
» British duo Katherine Legge and Pippa Mann among the qualifiers for Indianapolis 500
Mon May 20, 2013 10:10 am by Devastating
» Serie A: AC Milan'S 2-1 win at Siena booked their place in next season's Champions League
Mon May 20, 2013 9:28 am by Devastating
» Primera Liga: Barcelona, Rayo Vallecano, Deportivo and Athletic Bilbao secure wins
Mon May 20, 2013 9:25 am by Devastating
» Byron Nelson Championship: Sang-Moon Bae wraps up first PGA Tour win with 69
Mon May 20, 2013 9:04 am by Devastating
» Michael van Gerwen adds European Open to Premier League title
Mon May 20, 2013 8:57 am by Devastating
» Walter Mazzarri confirms he is leaving Napoli as Rafa Benitez linked with role
Mon May 20, 2013 8:56 am by Devastating
» Sporting Comebacks
Mon May 20, 2013 8:32 am by Zentaur