The Walsh Changing Rooms
Funded by the transfer of JJ Johnson to Brighton & Hove Albion
In honour of the manager who made us champions, 2015/16
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I reached out and touched the cool metal of the plaque, my name etched into the history of this place. Memories flooded back - the first day I'd walked in here, a nervous wreck with a crazy idea; the arguments, the laughter, the tears, the triumphs. It was all here, in this room.
"The lads are inside," Terry said softly. "They want to see you."
I pushed open the door, and the room erupted.
The players, my players, were on their feet, cheering, applauding. Scott Miller was in the middle of his pre-match team talk, but he stopped, a wide grin on his face. "Gaffer. Perfect timing. I was just telling them about pressing triggers. Want to add anything?"
