Gorman Explains Return
By Aston
January 1 2009
Town’s new assistant manager John Gorman has revealed why he gave up a job in Spain to return to Portman Road as Town’s new assistant manager.
Gorman was a coach under George Burley at Town during the 98/99 season but left to look after his wife who was suffering from cancer.
Gorman: "I lost my desire for the game but I have totally got that back now although I doubt I would have come back for any other club.
"Jim approached me about helping out and I'm very glad to do so. I have been working at the Glenn Hoddle Academy and it was a very secure job. I enjoyed working with Glenn there and he was very keen for me to stay and be a part of that.
"But I was impressed with what Jim had to say and what he is going at Ipswich.
"I have always liked the way Ipswich play and if anything the facilities are even more wonderful than I remember them first time round.
"So football being football I'm delighted to be back in the 'real' football environment if you like.
"I had the opportunity to stay before when David Sheepshanks offered me a two-year contract but at the time my wife was very ill and my heart was not really in it.
"This is a second chance for me in many ways and I will do anything I can to help Jim, Brian and Steve.
"The fans were great with me in the short time I was here before and there are still a few people here from last time and I have already been made to feel very welcome.
"I'm going in as a number two and that is something I enjoy doing - Jim is the manager and he has clear ideas about what he wants."
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