QuoteGreat news for us
Great news for us
First season was a great success going so close in the league and getting europe. This season has been a bit disappointing even though we are second we are way off the pace and many felt we could push on from last year. I would've thought a one year contract but hopefully improvements can be made for next year.
Originally Posted by patrickccfc
Cumann Peile Dún Dealgan - Champions 2015 (too many accolades to be typing)
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Have to say, quite surprised by that. Thought they might look elsewhere in the off-season. No doubting he's done a great job there, but I think he's reached the limit of his abilities and they really need a more progressive manager to take them to the next level. Fully believe with the squad they have, they should be pushing Dundalk a hell of a lot tighter.
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Agree with Nigel-harps, Cork should be much closer given the signings they've made and I would argue that their squad is bigger than ours and is not short on quality. In that case to me the manager isn't getting the best out of them
Great news.
It seems almost incredible that he is considered a failure by many even though his record at Cork is excellent- but a lack of ambition in critical away games and inept tactics in the big games have repeatedly hindered Cork
I'd certainly be happy if I was a Dundalk fan, let the long ball continue
Dundalk fans are happy anyway.
First two seasons in League Management and we are on course for 2 successive runners up spots. Not bad! Only Florentino Perez would be unhappy with that.
His record is not bad for someone new to the league of Ireland. Chance to win the cup and should make europe 2 years in a row. Think people may have expected too much from the likes of Miller, Bennett and O Flynn, players who may be slightly passed their peak. Or would a better manager get more from them?
*groans*
He has a pretty good squad to work with, but 2nd place twice in a row, behind only an extraordinary Dundalk team, is a good achievement.
Cork's, and by extension, his performance in Europe was woeful though.
He never seems to inspire confidence in interviews though, even by the usual bland empty cliche standards.
Last edited by osarusan; 01/10/2015 at 8:54 AM.
I still can't get over the tactics against KR Reykjavik. I know Caulfield played football at a high level in Ireland and I saw him play many times. However, I keep getting the impression that he doesn't understand the game.
Perhaps, the Cork board looked at the alternatives and thought that continuity under Caulfield is the best option. It's not as if there is a huge pool of managerial talent out there.
Last edited by White Horse; 01/10/2015 at 9:49 AM.
Most people don't rate the Cork squad that highly (I remember Rico calling Mark O'Sullivan a pub player) and many here don't rate Caulfield.
But there they are, the 2nd best team in the country 2 years in a row. So either the league is ****, the players are underrated or Caulfield is a decent manager. Probably all 3
The key for him now is to push on. He's showed he can organise a team and get them well drilled. Can he get them to push and look like winning a league? We'll find out soon enough
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There is not that much wrong at Cork that cannot be addressed with a change of attitude. Caulfield played the averages this season and it didnt work with Dundalk being so consistent. Next season could very well see a change and the type of ball played in Turners Cross tried away too. If that doesnt work well it at least he wont still be labled as one dimensional - other years his methods could very well have won the league.
That's it exactly & they're not the only one's. Those who see them play every week will understand this.
What has disappointed a lot of fans is that City seem to be like a retirement home for returning pro's who can't get a contract elsewhere. Some would prefer if younger players got a chance but if the League position deteriorated then they wouldn't be happy either.
I think Caulfield is seen as a safe pair of hands given the resources available to him. He's done a great job in giving the club back its pride & spirit.
Its not like there's a plentiful supply of quality managers out there, at least managers who don't want to spend every Euro the club has or in some cases don't have.
It would be interesting to see the outcome this season if the Billy Dennehy row hadnt taken place. Wonder they be much closer to Dundalk? Maybe Cork will do better next season so long as Billy Dennehy row doenst happen again!
Gary Cronin is he the right man to manage Longford Town?
Apart from Dundalk the standard in the league has gone to the dogs in recent seasons , cork = hoofers , Saints = can't defend & are overall average , rovers = dull , the rest is a medley of bog standard teams at best.
Thankfully someone is honest enough on here to say it
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