Pete Mahon for the Drogs

[Acornvilla]

That's mad, I thought Damien had just given up on the management lark.

[nigel-harps1954]

What happened to David Jeffries? Was told he'd have to do a Sunday game every now and again?

[White Horse]

On Monday we'll unveil Damien Richardson as manager. Darius as number two. Good appointments in my opinion.

On the face of it, it is more stable that the Jeffrey option. I'm glad to see Darius involved. His tenure has been hugely successful.

Fenn to retire presumably.

[Acer]

Acer, do you think this is a short term appointment until the end of the season in the hope Darius goes for his badges in the off season and takes over full time?

As far as I know it's an initial deal till the end of the season. I think one of the problems with darius and the badges is the cost involved. It's just a very expensive course. However, it's great to keep him on board and to get someone like Richardson in is a very shrewd move. They should make a fantastic team.

I think Fenn stays on as coach.

What happened to David Jeffries? Was told he'd have to do a Sunday game every now and again?

He 'couldn't commit to our training schedule'.

[El-Pietro]

What am I supposed to do now? I love Rico and want to see him do well. But my default position on Drogs is that they should lose all their games!

[Acer]

Officially confirmed now - http://www.droghedaunited.ie/news/po...ts-new-manager

[Charlie Darwin]

Cracking picture choice there.

[ger121]

I'd say some of his prematch talks are going to go right over some players' heads

[Charlie Darwin]

You mean above their crania?

[ger121]

Damian couldn't have articulated it any more elequently himself

[oriel]

Post match interviews will be good fun again.

I think it's a good enough choice for Drogs, but he hasn't managed a club in 6 or 7 years I think. That's a fair gap out of the game. Also, If it doesn't work out by the end of the season I wonder will he stick around?

Nice to see Darius still involved though, a very decent guy a good young coach too.

[patrickccfc]

On Monday we'll unveil Damien Richardson as manager. Darius as number two. Good appointments in my opinion.

He's running the risk of being exposed to the Drogheda air that could result in the sprouting of the dreaded 6th toe syndrome.. hopefully for him the high levels of cork city in him can act as some sort of repellent

[Straightstory]

What's this thing Cork have against Drogheda? Remind me...?

[MiniMourinho]

I wished for this on here a few weeks back.
Set to be announced next Tuesday I believe.
Darius as assistant manager, deal until the end of the season.
I'd be happy enough with that.
Also I am hearing that there will be news about the new stadium announced as well.

This thread is littered with your epic predictions! You're on a bit of a roll lately. :-)

[Dunny]

Interesting Rico interview with local radio.

http://utv.vo.llnwd.net/o16/LMFM/201...sonpodcast.mp3

[White Horse]

Good interview. Seems up for the job. I was surprised at the talk of a transfer embargo though.

[MeathDrog]

What's this thing Cork have against Drogheda? Remind me...?

Being second best during Drogheda's purple patch from 2005-2008.

[Eminence Grise]

Indispensable training aid for the Drogheda players.

[KeepersBall]

The chairman and the manager don't appear to be singing from the same hymn sheet already.
In todays Drogheda Independent chairman Jim Agnew denies there is any transfer embargo in place, yet Rico claims there is.
Why the journo didn't ring up the FAI to find out one way or another God knows.
It appears that there actually is a transfer embargo in place with us and Bray, and it has something to do with unpaid fines.

[Charlie Darwin]

Well Bray's has been lifted anyway - they signed three players last week.