Trapattoni - who would you replace him with?

[dr_peepee]

This for real?? I can't see it working... One of them is bound to feel undermined by the other.

[ArdeeBhoy]

There will only be one person doing the undermining. And won't be a man from Doire.

[born2bwild]

Alan Partridge and David Brent in the same role.

[Razors left peg]

Id rather try something like this than go for a journeyman European coach who will spend the first 2 years getting to know the players, or going back to an ex Manager who was a limited success.

Its a ballsy appointment if it happens and it might not work, but O'Neill is a proud Irishman and a fantastic manager in my opinion and if he wants the job I dont see any other better candidates queuing up for it. Keano could go both ways, if he is as good as he was a captain then it will be brilliant.

One things for certain, the players will at least get it out of their friggin heads that they arent good enough to compete against who ever they are playing

[NeverFeltBetter]

Roy Keane anywhere near Irish management is an absolute timebomb.

[geysir]

Let's start with his European record...despite one good run, it is extremely underwhelming. Probably the best yardstick by which to judge his suitability for international management.

Also, he'd be devoured by RTE and the general meeja. It would be ugly. Somewhere closer to King than Kerr.

I'd be interested in hearing the case for Fenlon.
I wasn't thinking of him for the 'big' job, but I thought you were taking the píss out of him as a LOI manager.

[paul_oshea]

He walked out of the team when he was captain....

[Darklordsbane]

Keane walked out on his country then club if he was in the army he would have been shot as a deserter and rightly so imo, never liked what I saw of him myself but don't know him, thought he was a good player and a brilliant captain, I would never let him manage any team why would you listen to him spouting on about us against them we're all in this together etc etc

[amaccann]

This seems a bizarre appointment if true; hard to immediately grasp what the thinking might be behind it. We can speculate about the psychology of the dressing room for sure, but it's all conjecture and just from a purely technical point of view about what the two men might bring to the set-up, I don't see the logic. Very strange stuff altogether - it feels like it would either be a fantastic success or spectacular failure.

[Razors left peg]

He walked out of the team when he was captain....


Everyone has their opinion on that and its pointless arguing, no one will change their mind at this stage. He came back as a player after that and as far as Im concerned its ancient history.

The man was one of the greatest players we ever had, he was a leader and brilliant motivator and I cant think of anyone better to try get the best out of the likes of McCarthy and Gibson...... But yeah it could go pearshaped:cool:

[SkStu]

I wasn't thinking of him for the 'big' job, but I thought you were taking the píss out of him as a LOI manager.

His success as a LOI manager is harder to quantify. He managed the two biggest spenders to multiple league titles but, again, his European record was shockingly bad most of the time, especially against Icelandic teams! His next appointment is crucial.

[rebelmusic]

Seems MON is on course and Keane may very well be the assistant. Although i initially had some concerns i actually think it would be a good idea. Keane's aggression tempered with oversight from MONs man management abilities. Could be pretty exciting.
I also don't think Keane would have an issue giving out to MON if we start playing hoofball.

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/international/martin-o-neill-on-course-to-be-next-ireland-boss-1.1581194?page=2

[rebelmusic]

Interesting discussion here about it:

http://www.rte.ie/sport/player/734/484146/

[bennocelt]

O Neill yes good appointment, but o Neill and Keane - wtf, that's a distraction. Why would O Neill need Keane anyway, can he not do it on his own, its only international football ffs. Would def not last

[DannyInvincible]

Let's start with his European record...despite one good run, it is extremely underwhelming. Probably the best yardstick by which to judge his suitability for international management.

Also, he'd be devoured by RTE and the general meeja. It would be ugly. Somewhere closer to King than Kerr.

I'd be interested in hearing the case for Fenlon.

Even through his red-tinted glasses, I suspect Bonnie was being frivolous. Fenlon also did a pretty awful job at Derry after Kenny departed in 2006.


l

Not sure how id feel if true
Starting to get some life in last cpl of hours

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/republic-of-ireland/10422085/Martin-ONeill-lines-up-Roy-Keane-to-form-dream-Republic-of-Ireland-manager-coach-duo.html

From that article:


O’Neill represented Northern Ireland as a player and captained them at the 1982 World Cup, but as a Catholic, as well as the outstanding candidate, he will be warmly welcomed by supporters and media alike

Contemptible suggestion; Martin's faith was never in doubt, was it? My primary worry now would be how Roy's Mass attendance of late shapes up? :rolleyes:

Luke Edwards; you utter idiot.


Keane walked out on his country then club if he was in the army he would have been shot as a deserter and rightly so imo

A rather extreme analogy, there. Are you implying he'd have been deserving of execution after Saipan?... :smirk:

[geysir]

It's a GUBU appointment if it comes to pass. The ITV punditry team taking over!
Maybe we did need some shock therapy and this certainly fits the bill as a shock.
I didn't see this one coming.

[backstothewall]

O Neill yes good appointment, but o Neill and Keane - wtf, that's a distraction. Why would O Neill need Keane anyway, can he not do it on his own, its only international football ffs. Would def not last

According to Pat Murphy (who knows O'Neill very well) on the bbc website O'Neill wanted to work with him, and it was O'Neill who approached Keane. If the FAI had foisted him upon O'Neill I would agree, but if O'Neill actually wants to work with him why not.

They have a fair bit in common. Both got their break under Brian Clough at forest. If it doesn't work out with us they can go back to Forest together and be treated like kings

[Stuttgart88]

I dare Shane Long to tweet "cowboys".

[pineapple stu]

Would Keane want to be someone's assistant?

[the doc]

I dare Shane Long to tweet "cowboys".

I doubt It would stop him or any player not happy.
Or they could go outside like true Irish men settle their differences then share a pint together.

Never saw this, complete U turn by MON.

[Stuttgart88]

Oh, loosen up.

Fascinating outcome. Who in the squad has experience of either? Stokes, Meyler...?

David Kelly had another dig at Robbie Keane this morning, something along the lines of "if he's as serios about the team as these two will be...". Kelly also refers to the mob for whom satisfaction is always beyond obtaining. I thought Kelly led this mob?

The rest of his article is decent in fairness!

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/david-kelly-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-a-marriage-made-in-hell-29720239.html

[paul_oshea]

Both acid tongue and both quite sore.I can see it go swimmingly at first then stuff simmering both will be outspoken and both wont hold back.Keane will not forgive the likes of long and mccleans tweets and its not like club management you can't afford to isolate players.

I think they will get good results initially but it will go downhill

[DannyInvincible]

They have a fair bit in common. Both got their break under Brian Clough at forest.

And the other common traits? :p

It's a fascinating development and should certainly capture the public imagination. Will be interesting to see how they work together and how the players respond.

[Drumcondra 69er]

I didn't stop following the team when he returned under Kerr and obviously won't be stopping if he's involved now but I've had concerns about O'Neill coming in without Robertson and this hasn't allayed them at all. The good cop is normally the number 2 so this would be a role reversal and they'd need a good coach beside them as neither are known for that aspect of the job. I'd have had an issue with him getting the managers job but that would be down to the fact that he's a terrible manager rather than anything else, if he can reign in his ego then maybe being a number 2 and learning from O'Neill might be good for him. Hope it works out obviously but it's a gamble if it happens, I think RK will find it difficult not being the main man.

[DannyInvincible]

James McClean's dream partnership...
:rolleyes:
http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1385312_10152076768381042_220060118_n.jpg

Very good. Are we still doing POTM?

[Stuttgart88]

Both acid tongue and both quite sore.I can see it go swimmingly at first then stuff simmering both will be outspoken and both wont hold back.Keane will not forgive the likes of long and mccleans tweets and its not like club management you can't afford to isolate players.

I think they will get good results initially but it will go downhillPat Murphy on BBC website seems to think Keane has learnt about dealing with players since his last two jobs. He says he has reassessed his methods. Anyway, O'Neill is in charge and his player management is his forte.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24786016

[backstothewall]

And the other common traits? :p

They are both midfielders
They both started their professional careers playing for unheralded sides in Ireland (Cobh/Distillery)
They both went all the way to captaining a European Cup winning side.
They both supported Celtic as boys, and both ended up there
They have both managed Sunderland
Neither of them suffers fools gladly

Do you want a few more?

[SkStu]

I'm still in denial about the latest developments. What about Martin Jol if Fulham get rid of him as is in the works if rumours to be believed...

[rebelmusic]

I'm actually really warming to the idea. I think with Keane involved we'll have someone who will look at the entire irish football structure. I also always wanted to see him succeed in management and this looks like a good forum for him to learn from an experienced manager.

I don't think it will answer all of Irish footballs problems with the senior squad, and we can expect more traditional football but at least with a modern edge to it.

[Stuttgart88]

Better sign O'Neill up quick. Both the Fulham and Norwich jobs could be available this evening!

[bennocelt]

Better sign O'Neill up quick. Both the Fulham and Norwich jobs could be available this evening!

Ha yes, wonder will there be a twist in this story yet!

[DannyInvincible]

Fascinating outcome. Who in the squad has experience of either? Stokes, Meyler...?

I think O'Shea, McClean, Westwood, Meyler, Dunne, Clark and McGeady would all have worked with O'Neill before. Stephen Ireland arrived at Villa as O'Neill was departing.

Did Andy Reid play under Keane at Sunderland?

[Drumcondra 69er]

I think O'Shea, McClean, Westwood, Meyler, Dunne, Clark and McGeady would all have worked with O'Neill before. Stephen Ireland arrived at Villa as O'Neill was departing.

Did Andy Reid play under Keane at Sunderland?

Yeah, signing him in the Jan window pretty much kept Sunderland up in the first season after promotion.

[tetsujin1979]

McShane at Sunderland as well.


Both acid tongue and both quite sore.I can see it go swimmingly at first then stuff simmering both will be outspoken and both wont hold back.Keane will not forgive the likes of long and mccleans tweets and its not like club management you can't afford to isolate players.

I think they will get good results initially but it will go downhill
Same as the last three appointments then

[tricky_colour]

He walked out of the team when he was captain....

Limped out would be more accurate, had a dodgy knee.

[tricky_colour]

Double acts have worked in the past,

Tom and Jerry
Lennon and McCarthy
Laurel and Hardy
The Chuckle Brothers etc..

[Stuttgart88]

Clough and Taylor

And who says it's a double act? O'Neill will be the manager.

[tricky_colour]

Clough had little success without Taylor.

[Fixer82]

Double acts have worked in the past,

Tom and Jerry
Lennon and McCarthy
Laurel and Hardy
The Chuckle Brothers etc..

who's McCarthy? Mick?

[DannyInvincible]

McCartney?

[Kingdom]

This is going to end bad. I'm baffled. The only thing I can come up with is that O'Neill will have a clause in the contract allowing him to leave for a certain type of club, and having Roy as number 2 lessens the blow of O'Neill leaving, as there is already a manager ready to step up.

It'll be interesting to see who they get in as coach. Chris Hughton will be available soon.

Dan McDonnell was asked about the keane vs Fai vibes, and suggested that maybe the FAI decided to do what's right for Irish football. We can expect Kerr to receive a phonecall any day so.

[tricky_colour]

Well the press conference should be better than traps for starters, that's one good point.

Will be interested to how long the partnership last if things start/continue going pear shaped.

Dunno if McClean is gonna be happy with the decision tho.

http://www.irishtimes.com/polopoly_fs/1.1582201.1383410321!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/box_620_330/image.jpg

[shakermaker1982]

I'm happy with the news and the FAI know it's box office.

People turning their noses at O'Neill? He nearly got the England job a few years back, he had a bad experience at Sunderland but kept them up. Look how many managers have struggled with that club since the American owner took charge (Keane included).

Success at Villa, Leicester & Celtic so a no brainer. If he wants Keane as AM then that's who he wants. Might do Keane the world of good, he respects MON & I'm sure the two of em can get us to the 2016 finals in France.

[EAFC_rdfl]

Double acts have worked in the past,

Tom and Jerry
Lennon and McCarthy
Laurel and Hardy
The Chuckle Brothers etc..

You forgot tricky_colour and dannyinvincible - that's a real double act

[Stuttgart88]

Tony Leen in the Examiner is saying that O'Neill sees this as a long term project and that he believes he can be in the seat 10 years from now.

Doesnt he know the Irish media? :)

He also plans to try and bring the likes of Ryan McLoughlin into the fold.

[DannyInvincible]

He also plans to try and bring the likes of Ryan McLoughlin into the fold.

Ha, Christ! I can see any good will NI fans had reserved for O'Neill quickly evaporating.

I'm assuming this is the piece to which you're referring?: http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/oneill-takes-up-republic-of-ireland-reins-despite-delay-in-inking-the-deal-612004.html


...

Interestingly O'Neill has already intimated to close associates that he sees this as a long term project. He has already identified a number of promising youngsters whom he hopes will declare for the Republic over Northern Ireland. Liverpool's Ryan McLoughlin is one such talent.

O'Neill will be the coach to the Republic's players. With Keane his assistant. Of course the dynamic between the pair will be informative but O'Neill may also draft in an additional coach to help out.

However that won't be John Robertson who has had some health issues.

Interestingly, I understand that O'Neills terms and conditions are every bit as lucrative as those afforded to his predecessor Giovanni Trapattoni and may even better them. But O Neill is more driven by legacy than money at this stage. He thinks he could spend the next decade as Irish manager.

He may travel to Dublin in next 24 hours to finalise contracts with the FAI, facilitating a formal announcement early next week.

The Keane connection is fascinating: he came as part of the O'Neill package and was not headhunted by the FAI. But together they are box office and initial reaction from the public indicates they'll spin the turnstiles in a way few others could for Ireland.

The meeting in London with FAI chief John Delaney was productive for O'Neill and convinced him this was a good fit.

It is presumed Mick McCarthy has been told at this stage that the position is no longer up for grabs.

He was the only realistic alternative once Guus Hiddink - who the FAI were prepared to splash extra cash for - let it be known he was not interested in the job.


Dunno if McClean is gonna be happy with the decision tho.

http://www.irishtimes.com/polopoly_fs/1.1582201.1383410321!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/box_620_330/image.jpg

C'mon, tricky; we're a dream team now. If your heedless impulses had been keeping up with this thread instead of off setting up one of your superfluous sister threads, you'd have noticed that AB made that joke two full days ago! :p

[ArdeeBhoy]

You forgot tricky_colour and dannyinvincible - that's a real double act

Don't you just mean 'tricky' and 'colour'...
;)

[Stuttgart88]

Dion Fanning also saying O'Neill sees this as a long term thing.

Danny will post the link!

[paul_oshea]

Dion Fanning also saying O'Neill sees this as a long term thing.

Danny will post the link!

Long term and bringing recruits from NI does he want to unite to one team :D

[SwanVsDalton]

I thought this was a mad wind-up when I first heard. But I've come round to the idea in a 'it's just so crazy, it just might work' sort of way. It certainly isn't boring.