John Sitton is a true gentleman. I brought a signed copy of his book. It arrived unsigned so I sent him a twitter DM. He apologised a number of times he sent a 2nd copy signed and a Christmas card from him to me and my family! I will always have time for John Sitton
Love it. I live in USA and my mate sent me a signed copy of his book for my 50th. "To Stewart, always had a soft spot for Rangers, glad you love my half-time Orient rants - they deserved it - Sitts". Prized Possession
Superb interview. I stumbled across this by accident and immediately got hooked. Watched all 3 episodes (3 hours) on the spin. He is such a great listen and made all the memories come flooding back of the game as it was in the 70s/80s. As a CFC fan - and the same age as Sitts - I went all over the country supporting the team back when we were shit and in Div 2. The season we went down from Div 1 with a record low points ('78-'79), we played Forest away in a midweek match and got stuffed 6-0. Nightmare performance - and especially by the 'keeper Borota. I distinctly remember that the only player we had that night who cared a toss and was giving 100% was John Sitton. I was sorry when he was shown the door. I'll be buying the new autobiog' (Pt 2) when it comes out.
Top Bloke John,I believe the what he says,he's straight,fact laden,and speaks in plain English,how he hasn't been in the game in the last 10-15years is criminal.
I’m half way through this, it’s absolutely brilliant, “he was a failed keeper I weren’t having it so I ironed him out” 🤣👊🏻 love John man proper player.
Top man is Sitts. It’s criminal he isn’t in the game still. His football and coaching knowledge is bang on. His brutal honesty is brilliant but unfortunately probably been his biggest downfall when it’s came to staying in the game.
Sitts is the real deal. The 'powers that be' in football probably made sure he was kept out of the game because of how brutally honest he is about everything
What on earth has John got to be sorry about (regarding the team talk). He was straight to the point, articulate, even, no beating about the bush and telling a few players a few home truths. I still remember John Sitton being the only Chelsea player who came away from a heavy 6-0 defeat at Forest in 1979 with any credit after we had just capitulated. A proper football fella and I bet there aint many in the game who have a bad word to say about him.
is this John? haha Cheers mate he's under rated as a player an manager. He's understanding of the game is second to none. I've learned a lot about the game, players an life from him. He's a great fella.
@@fullcorefootball2459 No definitely not mate ... LOL. My first season going to Chelsea 78/79, he was just getting into the first team, was seen as a replacement for Micky Droy and, to be honest, I thought he was a much better player than Mickey. The Forest game I mentioned ... Chelsea were a fuckin shambles that night at the City ground , John being the only player who came away from there who could hold his head up. We were relegated a few weeks later with, at the time, the lowest ever points total, over 42 games in a top flight season. We did have some half decent players at the time though ... John being one, Petar Borota (a very underrated keeper) Gary Locke, John Bumstead, Colin Pates, Gary Chivers ... foundations for a very, very good side in anyone's book. He comes across as an honest fella, says good things about Chelsea FC, how he has fond memories of his time there. As a local fan who was going every week then and now, is what is nice to hear / read about your club. Great upload by the way and a nice jog down memory lane
John Sitton a proper Gentleman ! A honest man with standards ! Some say a Diamond in the rough ! I say a Diamond that’s been hidden for too long and as a Diamond his legacy can never be diminished ! Go for it John !! Come out to us in anyway you can you will always have the respect from those of us that know you David Boon Stay Safe
I vaguely remember him at Chelsea, he was pretty much a young squad player, and didn’t make many appearances. I actually thought he was a local boy to Chelsea, not an Arsenal supporting East Ender! He coincided with a period when Chelsea were a shambles without a pot to p iss in as he correctly stated. Not his fault. The Chelsea we know today started to take shape under John Neal, early to mid 80s, with the inevitable Chelsea hiccups on the way! John Sitton was there in the days that those who accuse us of being post Abramovic glory hunters overlook we had to endure. John comes across as a complex and contradictory character, but at heart a decent bloke. I sense a lot of anger in him, and in some ways justifiably so. The Orient documentary was wonderful, he may feel stitched up and probably was. But you feel that some of the things he said needed saying, and I’m sure harsh words are bandied about in every football dressing room. And as we all know, well those of us who follow football, is rescuing a sinking ship whilst possible isn’t frequent. I doubt even Pep Guardiola could have turned things around at Orient at that time. It’s a real pity he wasn’t given an opportunity or even a pathway to get back into the game, I’m sure he’s a hard working dedicated football professional. I hope all works out well for him. And I hope he’ll be cheering Chelsea on against City! Best to you John mate.
Brilliant interview John so passionate about his work as a coach it’s hard to fined people so dedicated these days shame he’s not still in the game...football’s loss.
Alrite John , are you still selling your first book ? I got half way through it but lent to a mate because I was working away and I’ve never got it back , you was kind enough to sign it for me
Some people can’t handle straight talking people and maybe that’s hindered John in football. Personally I think we need more people like John in the game. He should still be coaching in the professional game and I find it sad that the knowledge he possesses isn’t being used.
I'm coming to these interviews so late in the day. Glad I found them. I was a fan of Sitts as manager at Orient, we played some decent football considering pressure and some of the youngesters he had to(?) play to make up the first 11 had some real talent. I always wonder what happened to Sittons Orient youth side. I remember one young lad named Marvin, I think it was, who looked like a real prospect. I actually stopped going after Pat Holland. I was so used to Orient playing decent passing footballl which you'd argue was more entertainining that the so-called real football team in East London, but I digress. We were so utterly utterly dire under Holland I quit watching. For context I went to 5 seasons in a row no missing a home game including our relegation season and including our longest ever run without a win away from home and I was at over half of those away games and at Chester when we fixed it after that foggy shit journey up north.
John Sitton is an absolute legend. It's so unfair he was judged so harshly from that documentary. His football knowledge is there for all to see. Ultimately, it's football's loss!
Sitton is too honest to have made it to the very top in football whereas some of the bullshitters and blufers make it to the very top. Same in any business.
Brilliant interview, johns definitely been a loss to the game admittedly it would have been at a lower level not premiership, but the man has a huge wealth of knowledge and understanding of tactics set ups and shape aswell of people, and was definitely a victim of the ch 4 programme, i could listen to the man for hours personally.
Interesting, passionate, deep-thinking guy about the game. Bizarre that he's being interviewed in a stationary car - couldn't the producers afford a front room?
John is spot on. Unfortunately the majority of British people are xenophobic, conservative and racialist. I don't agree with John on everything but great to listen to, intelligent, smart and honest.
John the real sitts Stilton should be England manager i mean it stands to reason his a great guy top geezer tells it like it is he noes what his talking about bloody ubers woke feminists immigrants lefties johnny stilton aint WOKE like Southgate yay!
John Sitton is a true gentleman. I brought a signed copy of his book. It arrived unsigned so I sent him a twitter DM. He apologised a number of times he sent a 2nd copy signed and a Christmas card from him to me and my family! I will always have time for John Sitton
Love it. I live in USA and my mate sent me a signed copy of his book for my 50th. "To Stewart, always had a soft spot for Rangers, glad you love my half-time Orient rants - they deserved it - Sitts". Prized Possession
@Gordon Campbell Glasgow Rangers mate. #55
Wouldn’t say gentleman, rather say geezer..😂
@@coisty1690 Barry and Sitton are close relatives, he's been PAID and ORDERED to post here.
He’s a top fella , he used to message me on Twitter
Really enjoyed these interviews with John Sitton. You have a new fan 🏴
Real old school Geezer.. Reminds me of my grandad, saw the backend when men were men. Enjoy that.
Thanks.
Top Man Robert thanks for the comment mate much appreciated geezer
Just pussys nowadays.
There'll never be another generation like them sadly.
Superb interview. I stumbled across this by accident and immediately got hooked. Watched all 3 episodes (3 hours) on the spin. He is such a great listen and made all the memories come flooding back of the game as it was in the 70s/80s. As a CFC fan - and the same age as Sitts - I went all over the country supporting the team back when we were shit and in Div 2. The season we went down from Div 1 with a record low points ('78-'79), we played Forest away in a midweek match and got stuffed 6-0. Nightmare performance - and especially by the 'keeper Borota. I distinctly remember that the only player we had that night who cared a toss and was giving 100% was John Sitton. I was sorry when he was shown the door.
I'll be buying the new autobiog' (Pt 2) when it comes out.
Thank you Peter! we have got somer other real gems on the channel and Sitts is one of them!
Watched John many times for Gillingham, always gave 100% and never seemed intimidated by anyone. Wish he was still in football
Loving every second of this. Well done👍
Thanks Jessie, Part 2 of John Sitton will be uploaded friday.
An excellent listen. When football was totally different.
different generation mate, Im really glad you enjoyed it. Thanks Grant
When football was better.
I can listen to this man for hours.
Top Bloke John,I believe the what he says,he's straight,fact laden,and speaks in plain English,how he hasn't been in the game in the last 10-15years is criminal.
James.. great interview mate.. big fan from IFL days.. good luck
I’m half way through this, it’s absolutely brilliant, “he was a failed keeper I weren’t having it so I ironed him out” 🤣👊🏻 love John man proper player.
Man like @Lee Gunner
Yes Lee, Thanks alot mate, Im glad you're enjoying it really appreciate the feedback. Top man
Eastick was a tool I was a youth team player under him.
James this is a great interview mate keep it up the channel is growing by the week
Thanks John! I really appreciate your support mate. Top man
Lot of Chelsea behind the scenes stuff. Lot of Millwall behind the scenes stuff 👍👍👍
great stuff - honest & full of insights.
A fascinating insight into how things were at Chelsea back when I first start going. Top marks fellas👍
Top man is Sitts. It’s criminal he isn’t in the game still. His football and coaching knowledge is bang on. His brutal honesty is brilliant but unfortunately probably been his biggest downfall when it’s came to staying in the game.
Great work Sitts, cheers Leigh 👍🏼⚽️
Top man Leigh nice one pal.
Absolute legend! Real real guy! 🙌
Love this geezer, when you have been in football you understand it goes on and it has to go on.
what a legend could listen to this guy for hours great story teller and tells it how it is :)
Good job we got 4 hours of him split over 4 parts its all uploaded on the channel my man TV GOLD
Sitts is the real deal. The 'powers that be' in football probably made sure he was kept out of the game because of how brutally honest he is about everything
Fair point 👏
Great interview! Strikes me as an intelligent man who knows the game inside out ,would love to see him involved in the game!
Good Hackney boy with lots of Hackney speak.
James helder legendary interviewer
Very interesting interview and person
Great interview Sitts mate, top man always an interesting listen
Hes a great man. hopefully we see him back in football soon enough mate.
What on earth has John got to be sorry about (regarding the team talk). He was straight to the point, articulate, even, no beating about the bush and telling a few players a few home truths. I still remember John Sitton being the only Chelsea player who came away from a heavy 6-0 defeat at Forest in 1979 with any credit after we had just capitulated. A proper football fella and I bet there aint many in the game who have a bad word to say about him.
is this John? haha Cheers mate he's under rated as a player an manager. He's understanding of the game is second to none. I've learned a lot about the game, players an life from him. He's a great fella.
@@fullcorefootball2459 No definitely not mate ... LOL. My first season going to Chelsea 78/79, he was just getting into the first team, was seen as a replacement for Micky Droy and, to be honest, I thought he was a much better player than Mickey. The Forest game I mentioned ... Chelsea were a fuckin shambles that night at the City ground , John being the only player who came away from there who could hold his head up. We were relegated a few weeks later with, at the time, the lowest ever points total, over 42 games in a top flight season. We did have some half decent players at the time though ... John being one, Petar Borota (a very underrated keeper) Gary Locke, John Bumstead, Colin Pates, Gary Chivers ... foundations for a very, very good side in anyone's book. He comes across as an honest fella, says good things about Chelsea FC, how he has fond memories of his time there. As a local fan who was going every week then and now, is what is nice to hear / read about your club. Great upload by the way and a nice jog down memory lane
John Sitton a proper Gentleman ! A honest man with standards !
Some say a Diamond in the rough !
I say a Diamond that’s been hidden for too long and as a Diamond his legacy can never be diminished !
Go for it John !! Come out to us in anyway you can you will always have the respect from those of us that know you
David Boon
Stay Safe
Full respect to John Sitton
Absolute best ever interview of any football player / manager.
I vaguely remember him at Chelsea, he was pretty much a young squad player, and didn’t make many appearances. I actually thought he was a local boy to Chelsea, not an Arsenal supporting East Ender! He coincided with a period when Chelsea were a shambles without a pot to p iss in as he correctly stated. Not his fault. The Chelsea we know today started to take shape under John Neal, early to mid 80s, with the inevitable Chelsea hiccups on the way! John Sitton was there in the days that those who accuse us of being post Abramovic glory hunters overlook we had to endure. John comes across as a complex and contradictory character, but at heart a decent bloke. I sense a lot of anger in him, and in some ways justifiably so. The Orient documentary was wonderful, he may feel stitched up and probably was. But you feel that some of the things he said needed saying, and I’m sure harsh words are bandied about in every football dressing room. And as we all know, well those of us who follow football, is rescuing a sinking ship whilst possible isn’t frequent. I doubt even Pep Guardiola could have turned things around at Orient at that time. It’s a real pity he wasn’t given an opportunity or even a pathway to get back into the game, I’m sure he’s a hard working dedicated football professional. I hope all works out well for him. And I hope he’ll be cheering Chelsea on against City! Best to you John mate.
Brilliant interview John so passionate about his work as a coach it’s hard to fined people so dedicated these days shame he’s not still in the game...football’s loss.
massive loss mate
Love the fella-- no messing about, plain speaking fella!
Cheers Steve glad you enjoyed it fella.
Very eloquent man is sitts
Alrite John , are you still selling your first book ? I got half way through it but lent to a mate because I was working away and I’ve never got it back , you was kind enough to sign it for me
Some people can’t handle straight talking people and maybe that’s hindered John in football. Personally I think we need more people like John in the game. He should still be coaching in the professional game and I find it sad that the knowledge he possesses isn’t being used.
Love listening to this geezer.....bit like Joey Barton in a way though, always upsetting everyone but doesn’t see it
haha cheers mate he's briilaint
I'm coming to these interviews so late in the day. Glad I found them. I was a fan of Sitts as manager at Orient, we played some decent football considering pressure and some of the youngesters he had to(?) play to make up the first 11 had some real talent. I always wonder what happened to Sittons Orient youth side. I remember one young lad named Marvin, I think it was, who looked like a real prospect.
I actually stopped going after Pat Holland. I was so used to Orient playing decent passing footballl which you'd argue was more entertainining that the so-called real football team in East London, but I digress. We were so utterly utterly dire under Holland I quit watching. For context I went to 5 seasons in a row no missing a home game including our relegation season and including our longest ever run without a win away from home and I was at over half of those away games and at Chester when we fixed it after that foggy shit journey up north.
John Sitton is an absolute legend. It's so unfair he was judged so harshly from that documentary. His football knowledge is there for all to see. Ultimately, it's football's loss!
Sitton is too honest to have made it to the very top in football whereas some of the bullshitters and blufers make it to the very top. Same in any business.
Legend I’d walk through fire for the man !
Big fan of this geezer. Travesty that he’s not involved in the game anymore.
Brilliant interview, johns definitely been a loss to the game admittedly it would have been at a lower level not premiership, but the man has a huge wealth of knowledge and understanding of tactics set ups and shape aswell of people, and was definitely a victim of the ch 4 programme, i could listen to the man for hours personally.
I love this man's man I will get his book
I needed a good dinner after this
Top man. However you slice it, that rant was fucking gold
Very smart guy
Interesting, passionate, deep-thinking guy about the game. Bizarre that he's being interviewed in a stationary car - couldn't the producers afford a front room?
thats his cab , Thought it made for a real authentic interview. Cheers mate.
Who is the player he talks about who cheated his way through an 8/9 year career?
Terry Howard
Legend.
,Hello from Yvette Sitton to Switzerland
hello! Welcome Yvette
@@fullcorefootball2459 Thankyou From you say me I are Welcome I am Happy !
Jack the biscuit 😂
I gave my wife a Sitton half time team talk last night. I made it very clear im not beating around the bush anymore. !!
Bring ya dinner
Think Bumstead and Chivers were both black cab drivers in later life Chivers went to our school.
F*ck me that taxi bill is gonna wipe ya bank account out
Shame this man didn’t COACH ENGLAND
Fake taxi
Comes across as a nice fella.
Was he as hard as what he appeared?
He’s aged well.
He looks 82 not 62
The poor chap appears to be mightily offended by science, empathy and all that sort of thing. Poor Sitts!
Today's player to much money to much pamperd can't be criitisized they get everything done for them
John is spot on. Unfortunately the majority of British people are xenophobic, conservative and racialist. I don't agree with John on everything but great to listen to, intelligent, smart and honest.
The majority? Don't be stupid. The minority certainly. Same as The minority of every country and race.
John the real sitts Stilton should be England manager i mean it stands to reason his a great guy top geezer tells it like it is he noes what his talking about bloody ubers woke feminists immigrants lefties johnny stilton aint WOKE like Southgate yay!
Bit angry and ranty is The Real Sitts. Offered me out when I pointed out that he's a c**t. Never showed up. Taxi or Uber?
Never heard of the bloke, just watched the video of the rant, did it solely for the cameras, total mug and bully
How do you bully a whole team at once?