Username
Password
Farewell. Harford and legend Walker leave Reds.
By Michael Lynch April 24 2005
Mick Harford has resigned from a role at the club despite claming that he would like to stay on with a coaching role should a new manager be appointed... and Des Walker has also left the club. The legend wil be missed at The City Ground and we hope he will return here someday.

Mick Harford has thanked the fans for what their support and has wished Forest all the best. I truly believed that he was starting to turn things round at Forest and he was bringing in some decent players, however Megson is a good appointment and (maybe I'm naive too) but once again I am trusting Doughty's choice.

It seems that we couldn't afford to wait to dicover whether the QPR match performance could continue in the league. This is how I will remember Harford.

He said: "I'd like to thank the supporters for their backing because I think they could see what we were trying to do in playing football a certain way.

"I don't think six games was enough to judge.

"I understand the chairman's thinking and I am praying that Forest will get out of trouble.

"I have a lot of affection for the club and the people who work there. It has been a privilege to work there.

"I have enjoyed it and have no regrets.

"Joe gave me the chance to be manager of Nottingham Forest but it just came a bit too soon."

Chairman Nigel Doughty said: "I would like to thank Mick Harford for the way he has led the club and conducted himself since the resignation of Joe Kinnear.

"He has brought a refreshing honesty and dignity to the position and I would like to wish him all the best in his career."

I would also like to wish Harford all the best, and I really do feel sorry for him. Leaving his post at Luton, where he was doing exceptionally well, to come here and then leaving so shortly. I would also like to wish Forest legend Des Walker all the best. His return to The City Ground is over... for now at least.

Bookmark or share this story with: