View Full Version : Stan Gets Coaching Licence !!
Leeds assistant coach bags latest coaching award (http://www.leedsunited.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10273~1397335,00.html)
"It's like getting your driving licence. You do it their way and it's up to you to implement your ideas on how you want the game to be played after that.
"I'm looking forward to getting on the pro licence now."
Yes Stan, but most people have some sort of driving licence BEFORE they are allowed to get behind the wheel and cause a massive crash!
NeilMcD
20/09/2008, 10:03 PM
Not in Ireland they don't ha ha !!! In more ways than one. Thanks be to God they have changed the laws on this one. !!!
Scram
20/09/2008, 10:09 PM
Not in Ireland they don't ha ha !!! In more ways than one. Thanks be to God they have changed the laws on this one. !!!
You always needed at least a provisional licence, which is about where Stan is now!
amaccann
21/09/2008, 12:32 AM
You know what? Fair play to him. What's done is done and he'd probably be the first person to wish his tenure at Ireland could be wiped away (even if we shouldn't forget it). I hope he does well.
Green Tribe
21/09/2008, 12:55 AM
You always needed at least a provisional licence, which is about where Stan is now!
No law down South regarding licences, they still do not enforce the law regarding provos! Still loads driving around with their L plates hidden in the glove compartment!:rolleyes:
The law are turning a blind eye to it.
Wish Stan well.
back of the net
21/09/2008, 12:22 PM
You know what? Fair play to him. What's done is done and he'd probably be the first person to wish his tenure at Ireland could be wiped away (even if we shouldn't forget it). I hope he does well.
100% agree with ya
whats done is done - its in the past and we must look to the future as must stan - after the irish job debacle , he could have hid away but he hasnt - fair play to him
despite the disaster his reign as ireland manager turned out to be , he still was a great servant for our team and we should all give him our support and wish the man well for the future.
all the best stan.
paul_oshea
21/09/2008, 12:25 PM
No law down South regarding licences, they still do not enforce the law regarding provos! Still loads driving around with their L plates hidden in the glove compartment!:rolleyes:
The law are turning a blind eye to it.
Wish Stan well.
the provos have been outlawed for ages.
Scram
21/09/2008, 12:35 PM
You know what? Fair play to him. What's done is done and he'd probably be the first person to wish his tenure at Ireland could be wiped away (even if we shouldn't forget it). I hope he does well.
Yeah, fair play. It was Delaney who was the Muppet in this case. But you have to appreciate the irony....or should I say Irishony ?!
Jicked
21/09/2008, 3:23 PM
Still can't understand the goodwill towards Stan, a decent player, but a disgrace as manager who's attitude stank throughout his tenure which exacerbated the problems created by Delaney/him.
amaccann
21/09/2008, 4:12 PM
Still can't understand the goodwill towards Stan, a decent player, but a disgrace as manager who's attitude stank throughout his tenure which exacerbated the problems created by Delaney/him.
Because to harbour grudges would be bitter and pointless? Stan's reign was an embarrassment to himself and the team, a disaster for the association & a total write off in general, but that doesn't mean we can't wish him well as he goes about moulding his managerial career the right way. The reset button has been pressed so good luck to him.
Qwerty
21/09/2008, 5:14 PM
I blame the FAI. They should have imposed another 'mentor' on Stan once it became clear that Bobby Robson could not fulfill his role. Stan could not deal with the media and he clearly lost the respect of his players as he couldn't organize or prepare a pub team FFS.
And he was paid more than Kerr & McCarthy which is a another example of the insanity of Celtic Ireland, where logic is constantly inverted and everyone lives in a fantasy world.
Green Tribe
21/09/2008, 5:35 PM
the provos have been outlawed for ages.
the new provos paul, the L platers who won't take the test!:D
They are much more armed and dangerous than THE PROVOS
Paddy Garcia
21/09/2008, 6:59 PM
Ultimatley it shows how much Stan valued Ireland, that he only bothered to get qualified once he had used the Irish job as on the job training. Disgraceful.
newrynyuk
21/09/2008, 7:18 PM
Because to harbour grudges would be bitter and pointless? Stan's reign was an embarrassment to himself and the team, a disaster for the association & a total write off in general, but that doesn't mean we can't wish him well as he goes about moulding his managerial career the right way. The reset button has been pressed so good luck to him.
I don't harbour a grudge, and I do wish Stan well, but the damage to his reputation is done and will probably never recover. Yes, he was a great player for us, but think of Bryan Robson or Graeme Souness. What immediately comes to mind? The great player or the crap manager? Exactly.
EastTerracer
21/09/2008, 9:24 PM
Ultimatley it shows how much Stan valued Ireland, that he only bothered to get qualified once he had used the Irish job as on the job training. Disgraceful.
A bit harsh - Stan had started his coaching badges before he was HANDED the Irish job. He has had the time in the last year to finish off that course so hopefully he can make some sort of career for himself. He wasn't qualified for the Irish job but that reflects more on Delaney than on Staunton himself - why the hell was he offered the job?
I know it was incompetent and embarrassing but I have no doubt Stan was doing what he thought was right - he just wasn't up to it. It would be better for all of us if we forgot about the last campaign and got behind the team we have now.
holidaysong
21/09/2008, 10:36 PM
Well done Stan... Doing Dundalk proud. :)
youngirish
21/09/2008, 10:58 PM
Still can't understand the goodwill towards Stan, a decent player, but a disgrace as manager who's attitude stank throughout his tenure which exacerbated the problems created by Delaney/him.
I agree. And to rub salt into the wounds he held out for his multi million euro payout even though it must have been clearly evident even to himself that he wasn't up to the job long before the FAI had to sack him. Money that could have been used far better elsewhere.
I lost all respect for him at that stage.
The Legend
22/09/2008, 6:02 PM
totally agree, although i might be bias given my life long hatred of the guy
Sligo Hornet
23/09/2008, 8:38 AM
I think everyone is getting confused here........he's just qualified to drive a 54 seater Bus....it's no big deal really!
back of the net
23/09/2008, 10:01 AM
Ultimatley it shows how much Stan valued Ireland, that he only bothered to get qualified once he had used the Irish job as on the job training. Disgraceful.
absolute rubbish
elroy
23/09/2008, 11:08 AM
Shame how his reign as manager has tainted the overall perception of one of our most loyal and talented players. His time in charge was a disaster and one that has set us back a few years.
I understood the thinking at the time as a few recently retired international players had done well with their national teams (VB, Klins) and the team lacked passion in the previous campaign under Kerr. Bringing stan in was supposed to bring back all that, although i had felt at the time that if that was the criteria, surely aldridge would have been the better choice.
However, whats past is past and I wish the lad well, in the same way I like to see Mick doing well with Wolves.
Drumcondra 69er
23/09/2008, 11:21 AM
Shame how his reign as manager has tainted the overall perception of one of our most loyal and talented players. His time in charge was a disaster and one that has set us back a few years.
I understood the thinking at the time as a few recently retired international players had done well with their national teams (VB, Klins) and the team lacked passion in the previous campaign under Kerr. Bringing stan in was supposed to bring back all that, although i had felt at the time that if that was the criteria, surely aldridge would have been the better choice.
However, whats past is past and I wish the lad well, in the same way I like to see Mick doing well with Wolves.
He would have been the better choice but his family weren't good mates with the Delaney's.
Water under the bridge now, good luck to Stan.
Paddy Garcia
23/09/2008, 6:52 PM
I understood the thinking at the time as a few recently retired international players had done well with their national teams (VB, Klins) and the team lacked passion in the previous campaign under Kerr.
Yes but none of them were gormless.
geysir
23/09/2008, 8:17 PM
Stan was too young and Robson was too old.
Why don't we slag Robson for being ineffectual, feeble and not knowing when to use the full stop.
I see Karel Brueckner now age 68 got a job straight away with the Austrians.
He started in August, his contract is for the qual campaign and /if they get to the finals.
One campaign is enough for an experienced man. That squad should have its own dynamic. They had been well prepared for the Euro cup and another experienced manager can just step in and guide it along.
If Trap is able to a good job and get us to the Finals then that's one way we could go and it doesn't have to cost a fortune, maybe even Tardelli could step up?
NeilMcD
23/09/2008, 8:24 PM
I think everyone is getting confused here........he's just qualified to drive a 54 seater Bus....it's no big deal really!
**** if I had of known that I would have got him for the bus from Dubrovnik to Podgoricia.
Supreme feet
23/09/2008, 8:38 PM
maybe even Tardelli could step up?
I've been thinking that for a while. He has more experience than most, with Inter, Egypt, and Italy U-21s. Hopefully by the time Trap is finished with us, we'll have a good, settled team and tactical structure, which can be continued on. As for Staunton, it's hard to feel any empathy towards a man who, besides his ineptness, acted very rudely, childishly and fatuously towards the media, and who, unlike McCarthy, showed no integrity or strength of character while trying to get to grips with the job.
I didn't always agree with McCarthy's decisions when he was the Irish manager, but I take pleasure in seeing him do well with Wolves because he seems a decent, down-to-earth bloke who will admit to mistakes and learn from them. But Staunton never came across as a likeable character, and this added to his unpopularity with fans and media.
jbyrne
24/09/2008, 4:43 PM
As for Staunton, it's hard to feel any empathy towards a man who, besides his ineptness, acted very rudely, childishly and fatuously towards the media
is this the same media that sent along a mrs piggy to an Ireland training session while he was in charge?! the media may think its all about them but i couldnt care less about their relationship with the team or the manager
John83
24/09/2008, 4:51 PM
What that man doesn't know about coaching...
Anyone else feel that Stan getting this licence is like a pig applying lipstick? I certainly wouldn't be happy to see him get a job at any club or country I felt some affinity for.
What that man doesn't know about coaching...
Anyone else feel that Stan getting this licence is like a pig applying lipstick? I certainly wouldn't be happy to see him get a job at any club or country I felt some affinity for.
He's proving you right at Leeds! Absolute disastrous defence since he took over. Scoring is not the problem. Histon bet them in the FA Cup simply because there was no defender on the post from a corner.
They are losing 3-1 to MK Dons today. With NO wins in 9 games, and 5 losses in a row I think McAllister and Stan might be looking for work in the New Year.
Coming soon to a club near you....:eek:
Paddy Garcia
20/12/2008, 11:06 PM
absolute rubbish
Err - so he got qualified before he took the Irish job ? And he wasn't learning the trade whilst trying to steer (sorry!) us to the European finals!
There is no other interpretation.....
Scram
21/12/2008, 11:52 AM
He's proving you right at Leeds! Absolute disastrous defence since he took over. Scoring is not the problem. Histon bet them in the FA Cup simply because there was no defender on the post from a corner.
They are losing 3-1 to MK Dons today. With NO wins in 9 games, and 5 losses in a row I think McAllister and Stan might be looking for work in the New Year.
Coming soon to a club near you....:eek:
Didn't wait for the New Year!! http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/leeds_united/7794419.stm
McAllister sacked today and Stan surely won't be kept on.
Paddy Garcia
21/12/2008, 5:21 PM
Didn't wait for the New Year!! http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/leeds_united/7794419.stm
McAllister sacked today and Stan surely won't be kept on.
The blame is squarely being placed on Stan's shoulders today & his defensive arrangements which are a total mess.
tetsujin1979
22/12/2008, 9:04 AM
conflicting reports on Staunton, some say he's been sacked along with McAllister, some that he's taken training the last 2 days
conflicting reports on Staunton, some say he's been sacked along with McAllister, some that he's taken training the last 2 days
No decent manager will keep in on. Like Paddy says above, the defense is a pure disaster.
mypost
22/12/2008, 9:46 AM
I agree. And to rub salt into the wounds he held out for his multi million euro payout even though it must have been clearly evident even to himself that he wasn't up to the job long before the FAI had to sack him. Money that could have been used far better elsewhere.
I lost all respect for him at that stage.
Also agreed.
The damage he did to Irish football, in terms of results, rankings, and perception, was something that will take years to turn around.
I guess he'll be taking a big payout from Leeds too. :rolleyes:
Scram
22/12/2008, 10:05 AM
OFFICIAL: STAN OUT OF WORK AGAIN!
http://www.leedsunited.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10273~1496278,00.html
He's been spotted at Richmond Park this morning.
prince20
22/12/2008, 10:20 AM
Leeds have confirmed Steve Staunton has left the club in the wake of Gary McAllister's departure as manager.
McAllister was axed on Sunday following a run of five successive defeats saw them drop off the pace in League One.
Staunton, who linked up with McAllister as his assistant last February, has now parted company with the Yorkshire club.
A club statement read: "Following the departure of first-team manager Gary McAllister, assistant manager Steve Staunton has parted company with the club.
"The first-team squad returned to Thorp Arch on Monday morning with Neil Thompson and Andy Beasley taking training.
"The club would like to reiterate that we hope to appoint a new manager as quickly as possible."
Leeds are hoping to name a replacement for McAllister in the next few days with Gus Poyet and Aidy Boothroyd both believed to be the leading contenders for the role.
Scram
22/12/2008, 10:51 AM
OFFICIAL: STAN OUT OF WORK AGAIN!
http://www.leedsunited.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10273~1496278,00.html
He's been spotted at Richmond Park this morning.
Richmond Park, a retirement home for ex-Ireland Managers!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scram
OFFICIAL: STAN OUT OF WORK AGAIN!
http://www.leedsunited.com/page/Late...496278,00.html
He's been spotted at Richmond Park this morning.
Richmond Park, a retirement home for ex-Ireland Managers!
The first steps have been taken! Stan for St. Pats.
Saint07
09/01/2009, 4:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scram
OFFICIAL: STAN OUT OF WORK AGAIN!
http://www.leedsunited.com/page/Late...496278,00.html
He's been spotted at Richmond Park this morning.
The first steps have been taken! Stan for St. Pats.
In all fairness how true is this?
In all fairness how true is this?
Not very!!
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