Limerick FC announce Pat Scully as manager

[L37Ultra]

From LimerickFC.ie:

Limerick FC is delighted to announce the signing of Pat Scully as the new Manager and Head Coach.

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[Sheridan]

Nice wig, Jack. Shame about the manager.

[pineapple stu]

Sounds a good signing. Fairly happy we've you beaten and out of the way already (for the first round anyway)

[Longfordian]

Could be a good appointment for Limerick. Will he be travelling up and down from Dublin for training etc?.

[Tis-smeee]

He will be in for a land after managing rovers.

[holidaysong]

Excellent appointment. Good luck to Limerick FC this year. ;)

[blackholesun]

Nice to see Scully back in the league ...

The league needs its "characters"!

bhs

[Salmon Coloured]

I'll give it 3 weeks & then he wont like the shape of some fellas head down there & it will be all over. This is a fight waiting to happen.

[oriel]

Seems a long way for him to go, is he not a taxi driver based in dub ?

[Battery Rover]

Seems a long way for him to go, is he not a taxi driver based in dub ?
Think he lives in Portlaoise

[Black and White]

Good appointment, hes good at finding players from nowhere to do a job for ya, just look at Kilkenny and then he took half of them to Rovers, expect them to be tough to break down. He builds his teams on defence.

[A face]

He will be in for a land after managing rovers.

He started out at Kilkenny and did unbelieveably well with them. Completely turned them around at the time and get them to the premier division. Signed some great players for them as well. If anything, he is far better equipped now to manage Limerick. Good signing, he'll do well.

[atfconline]

He started out at Kilkenny and did unbelieveably well with them. Completely turned them around at the time and get them to the premier division. Signed some great players for them as well. If anything, he is far better equipped now to manage Limerick. Good signing, he'll do well.

Eh, he got Kilkenny to fourth spot.

[Kildareman]

Think he lives in Portlaoise

Naas afaik

[jebus]

Eh, he got Kilkenny to fourth spot.

Yeah cause Kilkenny really took off as a club after Scully left. 4th was a miracle for them that year

Great appointment by us in my opinion. Recognisable face for the barstoolers, proven track record and from what I hear he's quite the tactician, which is just what we need in this already skilled side

[thischarmingman]

Coming together nicely down in Limerick. Excellent appointment.

[pineapple stu]

Yeah cause Kilkenny really took off as a club after Scully left. 4th was a miracle for them that year
Didn't get them to the Premier Division though, which was the point being corrected.

[Buller]

Scully has proven he can do great things with very little money. While his teams dont play the most attractive of football, they consistantly get the job done. He did wonders with Kilkenny, and indeed with us, on a tight budget.

I think its a great appointment by Limerick.

[Dodge]

Yeah, terrific move by Limerick. He's relatively high profile and has proven he can manage at the lower level with Kilkenny and Rovers

He'll rub a few people up the wrong way but I've no doubt Limerick will be better because of this appointment.

I'd expect Limerick to have a couple of lads on loan from sone of the Dublin premier clubs now too.

[Jersey Cow]

A great appointment....he wont bankrupt Limerick anyway....

[Black and White]

Yeah cause Kilkenny really took off as a club after Scully left. 4th was a miracle for them that year

Great appointment by us in my opinion. Recognisable face for the barstoolers, proven track record and from what I hear he's quite the tactician, which is just what we need in this already skilled side

Yeah but didnt they lose like their first 8 games or something under him and then it all took off, went on a mad run of 1 defeat in 20 or sumit like that!

[sadloserkid]

I'm delighted with the appointment tbh. The most progressive move we've made in years.

[KevB76]

I'd expect Limerick to have a couple of lads on loan from sone of the Dublin premier clubs now too.

I dont see that happening. We have enough talent in our current squad to compete in this division, also the club hasnt got money to make it worthwhile for players to travel from Dublin.

As well as all that, on a personal note I like the fact that our squad is almost entriely local, or for example lives local due to being a student at UL or such-like.

Even if say we were to get promoted, I wouldnt like to see any more than a couple of imports/mercenaries as our locality should and does have enough talented players without the need to look further afield.

The manager however is a different story, and I'm delighted we've got Scully, for all the reasons you mentioned:ball:

[Dodge]

In fairness Scully won't take players who aren't committedd so if anyoe comes down, ut#ll be worth it

Obviously its better if you don't need them and local players do the job

I wish him, and Limerick, well

[bennocelt]

great apointment, good to see Scully back - one of my favs:)

[Weatherman]

Im not really fond of the man meself but credit giving where credit's due lads. im not sayin he's a first division manager now coz he's shown he can play with the big boys, but scully is a great first division manager, great work with rovers and kilkenny, fair play to limerick, there going from strength to strength.

[Martinho II]

Naas afaik


that explains why i saw him in newbridge when we played kildare co this was after he resigned as shamrock rovers boss.:p

[sheao]

I think Pat Scully is a great manager for Limerick to get.It will be interseting to see how he gets on this season.

[fergalr]

Good signing for Limerick - he will do well for you.

Expect to see a lot of new faces and then in the mid-season break expect to see a raft of more new faces. Expect clean sheets and last minute winners. Expect maximum lino harrassment.

And when defending set pieces .... "Be Strong! Be Strong!"

[sadloserkid]

Good signing for Limerick - he will do well for you.

Expect to see a lot of new faces and then in the mid-season break expect to see a raft of more new faces. Expect clean sheets and last minute winners. Expect maximum lino harrassment.

And when defending set pieces .... "Be Strong! Be Strong!"

I'm looking forward to it all. :)

[gufc2000]

Limerick deserve something like this. They have had their fair share of troubes over the last few years so I hope they can make a sustained push for promotion

[A face]

Eh, he got Kilkenny to fourth spot.


Didn't get them to the Premier Division though, which was the point being corrected.

Alright lads, i got it wrong, sheeze ... give us a break will ye


Yeah cause Kilkenny really took off as a club after Scully left. 4th was a miracle for them that year

Great appointment by us in my opinion. Recognisable face for the barstoolers, proven track record and from what I hear he's quite the tactician, which is just what we need in this already skilled side

4th was good, the club was really on the up it seemed when he was there.

Limerick should do well out of this.

[Jofspring]

We have the talent and just needed a good manager, now we have that we should definately be pushing for a promotion spot. Only problem for Scully now is getting all these talented players free from injury. Its going to be a tough start for him with alot of first teamers injured or lacking match practice.

Interesting season ahead me thinks.

[wonder88]

Wish Limerick all the best, no reason why such a big population centre shouldn't have a team able to compete at top of first division for starters. Scully's job with Kilkenny indicate that he might just have what it takes to wake the sleeping giant on Shannonside. Althought I am suspicious of appointing managers from a league of Ireland culture/background, as the football their teams play is so bloody awfull, eg Fenlon, Doolin etc

[CSFShels]

People thinking Limerick are going to be pushing for a promotion spot this season really need to get their head examined. Its probably going to be a 2 horse race, with Waterford and UCD the possible outsiders. Maybe Scully will be able to make them a stronger proposition next season but theres no way they're going to be able to keep up with Fingal this season. It'll take Shels to be at their absolute best to beat Fingal with UCD and Waterford possibly ready to sneak in if neither team shines.

[Lim till i die]

People thinking Limerick are going to be pushing for a promotion spot this season really need to get their head examined. Its probably going to be a 2 horse race, with Waterford and UCD the possible outsiders. Maybe Scully will be able to make them a stronger proposition next season but theres no way they're going to be able to keep up with Fingal this season. It'll take Shels to be at their absolute best to beat Fingal with UCD and Waterford possibly ready to sneak in if neither team shines.

Playoffs.......

Also, have no idea where you get the notion UCD, Waherfurr and indeed Shels for that matter are far stronger than Limerick either.

Me personally, I'd settle for a competive 4th place. But anyone writing us completely out of the playoff picture
this season really need to get their head examined.

[Longfordian]

I haven't seen Limerick yet but have ye kept most of the players ye had for the second half of last season? I know ye lost Sheehan but is the basis of that team still there as they were very good when I saw them beat us in Flancare last season.

[Jofspring]

I haven't seen Limerick yet but have ye kept most of the players ye had for the second half of last season? I know ye lost Sheehan but is the basis of that team still there as they were very good when I saw them beat us in Flancare last season.

Yes its the same team barr Sheehan with a few additions to the team too....one of which (Cummins, who's out injured at the moment) looks perfectly capable to replace Sheehan. Limerick have started poorly because of lack of pre-season and injuries but with the team all fit and a few games played we will be a much tougher prospect than at the moment.

[Dalymountrower]

Wish Limerick all the best, no reason why such a big population centre shouldn't have a team able to compete at top of first division for starters. Scully's job with Kilkenny indicate that he might just have what it takes to wake the sleeping giant on Shannonside. Althought I am suspicious of appointing managers from a league of Ireland culture/background, as the football their teams play is so bloody awfull, eg Fenlon, Doolin etc

Whatever about your opinion of how teams are playing (you obviously haven`t seen many Bohs games under Fenlon), the most successful managers in the league have all had a LOI pedigree, Jim Mc Laughlin, Billy Young. Rico etc all managed football playing sides.

[Lim till i die]

I haven't seen Limerick yet but have ye kept most of the players ye had for the second half of last season? I know ye lost Sheehan but is the basis of that team still there as they were very good when I saw them beat us in Flancare last season.

Basically what Jofspring said.

Although if memory serves that team that beat ye in Flancare was actually fairly patchwork on the night.

Even Manjor scored!! :eek: :D

[Longfordian]

It struck me as a young team playing decent football. I think (hope maybe!) we'll be a bit better than last season so I was just curious as to how ye were set for the season.

[Lim till i die]

Basically we have:

Ryan
Purcell
Danaher
Colbert
Hughes
Walshe
Tierney

That would grace any team in the Division. There's a few more after that whos case you could strongly argue.

We were always going to be one of the best teams in the Division (well competing towards the top end anyway) just needed a good boss to come in.

And now we have Pat Scully. :)

Would fully expect us to continue to be gash for the next three to four weeks. We're decimated between injuries, suspensions and international call ups.

From second series of games on we should be petty strong though :ball:

[osarusan]

Would fully expect us to continue to be gash for the next three to four weeks. We're decimated between injuries, suspensions and international call ups.

sounds great doesn't it!!

[Magicme]

One of my favourite Scully moments was when Kilkenny were playing us and Scully had recently moved to Shamrock Rovers. He came into the stand at the game at Buckley Park and some KC fan shouted "Judas" at him. He turned around and responded "That's mister Judas to you". Good on him.

Well done on a great appointment btw Limerick, just hope he hasnt gotten into his stride til after the 4th April.

[Lim till i die]

One of my favourite Scully moments was when Kilkenny were playing us and Scully had recently moved to Shamrock Rovers. He came into the stand at the game at Buckley Park and some KC fan shouted "Judas" at him. He turned around and responded "That's mister Judas to you". Good on him.


Kilkenny City fan in being at match shocker. :eek:

[Lim till i die]

sounds great doesn't it!!

Lousy child snatching FAI. :p

Seriously starting to wonder if we will ever see the two boys again.

[CSFShels]

Playoffs.......

Also, have no idea where you get the notion UCD, Waherfurr and indeed Shels for that matter are far stronger than Limerick either.

Me personally, I'd settle for a competive 4th place. But anyone writing us completely out of the playoff picture

I'd place a bet with anyone that Limerick will be at least 10 points off top, and 5 points off the playoffs this season. And I get the notion that Shels are far stronger than Limerick because this season we've a large number of Premier standard players to add to what was already an extremely impressive squad last year that came within about 30 seconds (of course you Limerick lads will know this all too well) of promotion. From what I can tell, its a similar enough Limerick squad to the one last season, except having lost their best attacking force. They may surprise everyone but I seriously doubt they'll come above fifth again this season.

[Lim till i die]

I'd place a bet with anyone that Limerick will be at least 10 points off top, and 5 points off the playoffs this season

What's your point??

5 points off the playoffs would represent a promotion challenge (up to the final couple of games anyway)

D'uh.


From what I can tell, its a similar enough Limerick squad to the one last season, except having lost their best attacking force.

That Limerick squad when assembled was right up there with Shels and anyone else for that matter.

We lost a striker, replaced him with two strikers. Life goes on....


They may surprise everyone but I seriously doubt they'll come above fifth again this season

I would take a competitive fourth or fifth.

[CSFShels]

What's your point??

5 points off the playoffs would represent a promotion challenge (up to the final couple of games anyway)

D'uh.
5 points was me playing it safe. I doubt they'll even be 5 points off third. And you can replace Sheehan with 10 strikers if you wish, I doubt they're as good. That lad was top notch.

[Lim till i die]

5 points was me playing it safe. I doubt they'll even be 5 points off third. .

Based on what??


And you can replace Sheehan with 10 strikers if you wish, I doubt they're as good.

Again based on what?? What do you know about any of our strikers??


That lad was top notch

He was a good player.

Absolutely no reason why John Tierney for one can't be as good as him IMHO

At least five players at the club that I would have picked before Gary Sheehan to stay. A fine striker with loads of potential but not the be all and end all.