Bert Posted 26 March 2009 Posted 26 March 2009 Chris Powell may be offered a coaching role at Leicester City when he calls time on his playing career, possibly at the end of this season.Powell, the oldest outfield player in City's history at the age of 39, is finishing off his A licence badge with the full support of manager Nigel Pearson. "I've spoken to Nigel and we are looking to cement what I need to do to complete my badges and see where that takes me," said the veteran left-back. "That could involve becoming a coach here or elsewhere, and then it also involves whether I carry on playing. I will decide whether this is my last season but, if it is, getting into the Championship would certainly be a great way to finish." Powell, who has played more than 750 games during his career, would have probably gained his A licence by now, but admits he has had more game time than he expected. He said: "I thought I would play games but not too many, and when I wasn't I would have been involved in the coaching. "But I've been travelling with the squad, been included in the 16, started games and gone on as a substitute, so there's just not been time." Powell, who was capped five times by England, is chasing a fifth promotion in a 23-year career after enjoying success with Derby, Charlton, West Ham and Southend. He said: "For the past five seasons, I've been saying it's my last and I've then carried on. I've been fortunate to have a career of 23 years when the average is around eight. For me to be in this position and still thinking about carrying on playing is amazing." And Pearson clearly believes Powell has a role to play in City's final promotion push after receiving a surprise recall to the side for the 2-0 defeat at Tranmere on March 11. That was his first start since December 6 when he played in a 3-0 win over Southend. Before that game, he received an award for passing the 750 appearance mark. In all, Powell has made 21 appearances for City, most of them off the bench. He said: "I have been fortunate in my body make-up and that I look after myself. I eat well and I have an affection for the game so I want to keep myself at the optimum level." Powell says he provides the experience to go with the energy of the younger members of the City squad. He says: "The younger boys such as Joe Mattock, Max Gradel and Kerrea Gilbert will eventually have good careers. They have had an eye-opener in League One this season - we've tried to help each other along."
Sir Fynwy Posted 26 March 2009 Posted 26 March 2009 The Charlton fans are desperate for him to return to the Valley as a coach and bring a bit of the 'magic' we've had here to their season next year. It'll be interesting to see if he takes a job here or has other offers that he takes up.
Koke Posted 26 March 2009 Posted 26 March 2009 I love Chris. I'd be well pleased for him if he got some sort of a role within the club. Great professional and a gentleman.
Guest Bilo Posted 26 March 2009 Posted 26 March 2009 Love for Chris to have a coaching role within the club, as he has been a great professional as a player and there's no reason to believe he wouldn't carry that on when he hangs up his boots. He could certainly give our younger players some valuable advice and the benefit of his experience, having played for years in the Premiership and having been a part of the England set-up. I hope he takes a coaching role and can see him being a good manager in a few years.
Scow Posted 26 March 2009 Posted 26 March 2009 He's bloody brilliant. I'd love to have him here in a coaching capacity. I'd still prefer him over Mattock at left back.
Flynny Posted 26 March 2009 Posted 26 March 2009 He's bloody brilliant. I'd love to have him here in a coaching capacity.I'd still prefer him over Mattock at left back. This.
Alexikokopops Posted 26 March 2009 Posted 26 March 2009 COACHING ROLE?!?! :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: This. Agreed
lcfc_jme Posted 26 March 2009 Posted 26 March 2009 He's bloody brilliant. I'd love to have him here in a coaching capacity.I'd still prefer him over Mattock at left back. The Scow speaketh sense. Chrissy P in a coaching role at our club would be heroic. It MUST happen.
Mr Happy Posted 26 March 2009 Posted 26 March 2009 He's bloody brilliant. I'd love to have him here in a coaching capacity.I'd still prefer him over Mattock at left back. This. COACHING ROLE?!?! :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: Agreed What they said.
Cobbo Posted 26 March 2009 Posted 26 March 2009 Would be brilliant - he has such a level head on him. Think he will make a great manager one day.
Corky Posted 26 March 2009 Posted 26 March 2009 Would be useful as a coach. Really impressed with everything about him since he joined. Just so professional.
ousefox Posted 26 March 2009 Posted 26 March 2009 Chris Powell is a legend and would love to see him become a coach. You can see the effect he has on the younger players.
Thracian Posted 26 March 2009 Posted 26 March 2009 Agree with others - I'm sure Powell would be an excellent addition to the coaching staff. He's well regarded and respected, reliable, articulate, knows the game, has been a model professional for a long time and is a guy who's mostly been there and done it.
Uncle Monty Posted 27 March 2009 Posted 27 March 2009 I'd happily see Powell take up a coaching role with Citeh
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