Dundalk ”expect Thursday appointment”

[A face]

Dundalk ”expect Thursday appointment”


Dundalk chief executive Gerry Matthews expects the managerial position at Oriel Park to be filled by the end of the week. John Gill, who guided the Lilywhites to promotion from the First Division last month, is out of contract but remains a candidate to land the job ahead of the 2009 campaign.

Former Shamrock Rovers boss Pat Scully, outgoing Cobh Ramblers chief Stephen Henderson and Roddy Collins, who won a League and Cup Double as Bohemians boss in 2001, are others to have been linked with the Oriel Park hotseat. Matthews told Dundalk’s official website: “We have received a lot of excellent applications for the position and have spent the week narrowing down a shortlist. We will hold second interviews early [this] week with the aim of entering final negotiations on Wednesday.

Read more at www.eleven-a-side.com (http://www.eleven-a-side.com/first/news.asp?n=35117)

[cestlavie]

S Conners is very much in the running for the Dundalk job.

[Dunny]

S Conners is very much in the running for the Dundalk job.

Although I would be happy enough if Connors was appointed, it would be brilliant to see Giller keep his job.

[Flawless]

S Conners is very much in the running for the Dundalk job.

You think maybe he'll take Blackie Conners with him in some capacity?, not sure if I could handle the two!!
;)

[harps1954]

Rumours in Donegal (where Connor lives) is that he will be the next Dundalk manager. Would have loved to have him here at Harps, instead of the one we have at the minute.

[pineapple stu]

Feck sake. Can they not change to a Friday appointment like everyone else in the league?

[mediahack]

Hearing a rumoour that Gareth Cronin also in the running!

[eamo1]

Heard this morning that Jeff Kenna is talking to them this morning.

[Louth4sam]

feck sake. Can they not change to a friday appointment like everyone else in the league? : Nice one. If that was on the main forum you would have got a POTM nomination! :P

[pineapple stu]

Not allowed be funny in the Dundalk forum? :confused:

[Louth4sam]

Nah, Was supposed to be a smiley at the end of my last post but didnt come up. Guess your not allowed smileys either!

[pineapple stu]

Jayz. Thank God we're not playing you lot next year.

Or are we...?

[Dunny]

Or are we...?


Ah surly youd rather the First Division rather than moaning about Thursday night football all the time...;)

[Black and White]

Dundalkfc.com down at this exact minute...is this a sign of news this evening!!!

[Dunny]

Is the site down everytime its updated?

[Black and White]

Sometimes yeas...sometimes no...but majority of times the site works perfectly!!so like i said...is this a sign??

[Dunny]

Probably not but sure who knows..

[cestlavie]

Connors and his assistant may be a local Donegal coach????? Currently doing his pro licence, wont name names coz I would hate to get a rumour going! Harps wanted Connors for sure but cestlavie.

[Black and White]

According to the argus who spoke with some 1 or other from within the club...only 6 interviews have taken place...neither henderson nor collins where interviewed...jeff kenna didnt have one cause he was on holidays but his name was put on the list of applicants according to his agent!

[Dunny]

Site back up nothing changed..

[Black and White]

Yeah i see that...bummer!!

[holidaysong]

Does anyone actually expect the new manager to be named tomorrow...?

[Dunny]

Nope.

[holidaysong]

Meanwhile, with a substantial settlement in his back pocket, Connor has been linked with the managerial vacancy at Dundalk, but he is not the No 1 choice of the newly-promoted side after they chose to dispense with the services of John Gill.

While the Belfast native impressed in his interview and has been boosted by winning his court battle with Bohs, it's believed that Dundalk have already offered the job to a preferred candidate, subject to the agreement of terms and conditions, after a lengthy board meeting on Tuesday night.

Galway United manager Jeff Kenna and former Waterford manager Gareth Cronin are believed to be the other front-runners.


http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/bohs-cash-crisis-may-spell-exit-for-fenlon-1562921.html

[holidaysong]

Wednesday December 03 2008
by Terry Conlon

Jeff Kenna looks the front-runner to occupy the Dundalk managerial post, but another possible late entrant into the race holds impressive credentials and may yet win the vote of the board. John Gill, who guided the team to the Premier Division in dramatic circumstances, is still a contender, according to wellplaced sources, as the club was surprised by the number of applicants for the job.

Kenna from the outset was fancied as a leading contender if he decided to go for the position. He was on holidays, and seemingly has allowed his name go on the list.

He was expected to be interviewed yesterday ( Tuesday) and depending on how discussions went the 38-year-old, who was 27 times capped at senior level for Ireland, could be put in charge next season. Dundalk hope to make an announcement on Thursday or Friday.

Kenna received widespread acclaim for keeping Galway United in the Premier Division, amidst their financial troubles this season. He and former Sligo Rovers and Bohemians manager, Sean Connor were the ones over the last number of days tipped to succeed Gill.

Kenna seemingly was the one favoured, but the unidentified latecomer could change how the board are thinking.

Stephen Henderson, another of the bright young managers in the league, who quit Cobh Ramblers, is not thought to have been interviewed, nor were former players Roddy Collins and John Ryan.

The board interviewed a total of six candidates up to yesterday, and were planning to hold a further interview with Kenna, and possibly one other before drawing up a shortlist of three candidates from which they will make their choice.

Dundalk CEO Gerry Matthews has laid down the twin criteria to land an established manager - one who will gain results, and also drive forward the club's ambitious youth policy which involves building a multi-million euro complex, the structure of which is planned to be completed next summer.

The board will decide on whether to make a full-time or part-time appointment, which will depend on the chosen candidate and on what basis he can do the job.

http://www.argus.ie/sport/soccer/kenna-in-the-frame-1561897.html

[gufct]

Heard last night that Gareth Cronin is the man getting the job.

[holidaysong]

I heard Brian Kerr was getting it, it doesn't mean it's true though.. :rolleyes:

[Rovers1]

Kenny Cunningham anyone?

[Black and White]

App richardson is still in the running!!

Former Shamrock Rovers manager Pat Scully is no longer in the running to take up the role as Dundalk boss for the 2009 season.

Scully was seen as the early favourite to succeed John Gill, whose contract at Oriel Park has not been renewed.

Gill remains in contention to earn a new deal as one of four managers short-listed – but according to a report in the Dundalk Democrat, Scully is not part of that process.

Galway United manager Jeff Kenna, former Sligo Rovers and Bohemians chief Sean Connor and League and Cup-winning former Cork City boss Damien Richardson are all reputed to be in the running to land the Lilywhites job.

[gufct]

:(
Site back up nothing changed..

Any update

[Dunny]

Nothing concrete, most people saying Kenna has it and Connor is the second choice.

[lilywhite stu]

just looked at dundalkfc.com Sean Connor has just been announced as new manager

[Dunny]

Poster on OW:


Just back from Crowne Plaza,very impressed with what Sean had to say,he will be full time,living locally and hopes to have a good mix of about 5 or 6 full timers with rest of squad part time.He seemed very confident and when Gerry Malone referred to the format for relegation,he seemed quite confident we wont be near it stating the fact he had not been in a relegation battle before in his premier days.He mentioned his desire to bring the European nights to Oriel which sounds good to me!!!!

Most bizare moment was when some nut case in the crowd started rambling about helping the other "Wee County" club by arranging a friendly with Drogheda...blank faces and no reply to that one!!!

I am very excited about the new season now,and perspective new signings,some which Sean said would not have been seen on these shores before!!

[holidaysong]

Sounds good as long as the below doesn't involve English has beens coming in for crazy wages.


I am very excited about the new season now,and perspective new signings,some which Sean said would not have been seen on these shores before!!

[cestlavie]

I wasnt far away at the end of the day!!!!!