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nr637
11/10/2011, 12:46 PM
Do you think O'Niell will take the job if offered?
Who could replace him at Shamrock Rovers?
Pat Fenlon
Spudulika
11/10/2011, 1:15 PM
They wouldn't take Fenlon. Gerry Armstrong has shown an interest in the 6counties job.
I wonder would a certain ex-manager slip back in? None particular in mine - but one from Richardson and Buckley would fit the bill.
marinobohs
11/10/2011, 1:23 PM
Do you think O'Niell will take the job if offered?
Who could replace him at Shamrock Rovers?
Pat Fenlon
I'm sure if MO'N was offered it he would be gone like a shot and might be attractive to the IFA as (I think) he is out of contract in November. I also suspect Nutsey would land out in Tallaght with Heary replacing him at Dalymount (if there is a job there next season :rolleyes:).
Now tomorrows Lotto munbers will be.........:o
eelmonster
11/10/2011, 1:45 PM
I'd have thought Brian Kerr would be amongst the favourites, he's been publicly courting the IFA for months, but they've said today that they would prefer a Northerner, my money is on Dirty Sanchez. Buckley was in Oriel on Saturday, any chance he could take some of his financial backers with him, Spud?
Hibs4Ever
11/10/2011, 1:50 PM
NI would be mad to take on MON if they want to improve from where they are now
NI would be mad to take on MON if they want to improve from where they are now
Eh why?
MOM has a very good record in Europe when playing as under dogs, which is what the Nordies are for most of their games!
Not Brazil
11/10/2011, 2:42 PM
my money is on Dirty Sanchez.
Heed my advice - keep your money in your pocket.
HulaHoop
11/10/2011, 2:42 PM
Magilton is more likely to get the NI job than O'Neill but the two of them could go as a pair. Whether or not O'Neill gets the NI job it's looking more and more likely he is on his way out of the League of Ireland at the end of the year. If that does happen he will be a big loss. Most Rovers fans don't want Fenlon near the job either, the board will probably look outside the league again.
Just on O'Neill, it amazes me how many LOI fans don't rate him, he's been in the league 3 years and his achievements in that time are fantastic:
2009 - Arrives in Ireland with no previous knowledge of the league. Brings Gary Twigg and Craig Sives to the LOI. Has fourth highest budget in the league under a part time structure but manages to push big spending full time Bohs all the way in the league, just running out of steam at the end to finish 2nd.
2010 - Despite having many of his transfer targets signed by other clubs offering higher wages he wins the league for Rovers for first time in 16 years. Gets to the final of the FAI cup losing out on a double by a penalty shoot out. Secures one of the finest european results ever by an Irish team knocking out a strong Israeli team with a 1 nil victory over there.
2011 - Wins the Setanta cup. Secures Rovers first ever european cup tie win beating Estonian champions Flora Tallinn. Narrow loss to FC Copenhagen who were in last sixteen of champions league last season. Beat Partizan Belgrade to become first ever Irish club to qualify for group stages of a european competition, arguably the greatest achievement of any Irish club. With three games to go, in pole position to claim a second league title in a row.
poster
11/10/2011, 2:58 PM
MOM has a very good record in Europe when playing as under dogs
Your Mum is rather kinky :pirate::phone2:
pineapple stu
11/10/2011, 3:05 PM
Just on O'Neill, it amazes me how many LOI fans don't rate him, he's been in the league 3 years and his achievements in that time are fantastic:
Did well the year after promotion alright. Since then, there's a feeling (or at least, I think) that he's another Fenlon/Doolin of sorts - not doing as much as he should with the resources available to him.
TiocfaidhArmani
11/10/2011, 4:37 PM
Magilton is more likely to get the NI job than O'Neill but the two of them could go as a pair. Whether or not O'Neill gets the NI job it's looking more and more likely he is on his way out of the League of Ireland at the end of the year. If that does happen he will be a big loss. Most Rovers fans don't want Fenlon near the job either, the board will probably look outside the league again.
Just on O'Neill, it amazes me how many LOI fans don't rate him, he's been in the league 3 years and his achievements in that time are fantastic:
2009 - Arrives in Ireland with no previous knowledge of the league. Brings Gary Twigg and Craig Sives to the LOI. Has fourth highest budget in the league under a part time structure but manages to push big spending full time Bohs all the way in the league, just running out of steam at the end to finish 2nd.
2010 - Despite having many of his transfer targets signed by other clubs offering higher wages he wins the league for Rovers for first time in 16 years. Gets to the final of the FAI cup losing out on a double by a penalty shoot out. Secures one of the finest european results ever by an Irish team knocking out a strong Israeli team with a 1 nil victory over there.
2011 - Wins the Setanta cup. Secures Rovers first ever european cup tie win beating Estonian champions Flora Tallinn. Narrow loss to FC Copenhagen who were in last sixteen of champions league last season. Beat Partizan Belgrade to become first ever Irish club to qualify for group stages of a european competition, arguably the greatest achievement of any Irish club. With three games to go, in pole position to claim a second league title in a row.
Copenhagen outclassed you beating you home and away, but everything is very fair, he's done a good job, but his resources are as good as anybody else's. This little plucky Rovers line you're pulling there doesn't really add up. So many clubs are in a financial mess.
Charlie Darwin
11/10/2011, 5:19 PM
But as HulaHoop explained, part of the reason Rovers can offer better teams than other teams this year is that they didn't splurge on big contracts last year (or this year, really). Passing on Oman and Kilduff instead of trying to outbid Fingal kept the budget low enough that Finn could also be brought in at the last minute. The team has also played over 60 fixtures already this season, which is unprecedented in this league and would push any squad to its limits.
Your Mum is rather kinky :pirate::phone2:
Now that made me LOL. Quality
Not Brazil, what would ye think of Kerr for the job ? Think he could be a good appointment for ye. Gets a harder time than he deserves for his stint with the ROI.
Finlay Harp
11/10/2011, 9:51 PM
This might sound crazy, and believe me I am no great fan of the man but if it's to be a manager from the League of Ireland or Irish League I would take David Jeffrey. His record speaks for itself.
ArdeeBhoy
11/10/2011, 10:15 PM
Yeah, why not.
nigel-harps1954
11/10/2011, 10:24 PM
Sure I'll do it if they pay me enough..
Spudulika
12/10/2011, 5:29 AM
I'd have thought Brian Kerr would be amongst the favourites, he's been publicly courting the IFA for months, but they've said today that they would prefer a Northerner, my money is on Dirty Sanchez. Buckley was in Oriel on Saturday, any chance he could take some of his financial backers with him, Spud?
Liam's doing what any out of work manager does - show up at a prospective employer showing interest. AFAIK the non-Irish part of the consortium have moved onto a decent sized club on the continent, though I'm not 100% sure on that. The Irish side of it is not involved in any club, though they might look at Dundalk, especially as one of them could be considered a relative local.
Good point being made about Brian Kerr, though I figure he'd want a big paycheque that might not go down well with the locals. And I don't know if he's the right man to take them on.
Most Rovers fans don't want Fenlon near the job either
You mean most Rovers fans under 25.
Just on O'Neill, it amazes me how many LOI fans don't rate him, he's been in the league 3 years and his achievements in that time are fantastic:
I personally thought it was mainly Rovers fans that didn't rate him. Wasn't there a debate about ye not wanting to offer him a contract extension (which wasn't offered by your board either afaik)?
Not Brazil
12/10/2011, 9:16 AM
Not Brazil, what would ye think of Kerr for the job ? Think he could be a good appointment for ye. Gets a harder time than he deserves for his stint with the ROI.
I think Brian Kerr would be a good appointment for us.
Not Brazil
12/10/2011, 11:18 AM
Good point being made about Brian Kerr, though I figure he'd want a big paycheque that might not go down well with the locals. And I don't know if he's the right man to take them on.
The IFA could double Kerr's current salary and still have change out of what they were paying Worthington.
HulaHoop
12/10/2011, 1:52 PM
You mean most Rovers fans under 25.
No I don't. Most of the people I know at Rovers don't want Fenlon and they would be well over 25. His record in europe is poor, he doesn't play great football which is a reason many get annoyed with O'Neill so no improvement there, he is a bit of a c**t who often throws the toys out of the pram and has public disagreements with his board when he doesn't get his way so I don't see him fitting in with the structures at Rovers.
HulaHoop
12/10/2011, 1:54 PM
I personally thought it was mainly Rovers fans that didn't rate him. Wasn't there a debate about ye not wanting to offer him a contract extension (which wasn't offered by your board either afaik)?
Contract was offered as far as I know. O'Neill hasn't signed and rumours are he wants a lot more money than Rovers are willing to pay.
chelsea
12/10/2011, 2:25 PM
iain dowie talking alot of sense about what northern ireland team need on skysportsnews.!he talks a good game at least so id give him the job in my opinion
Rasputin
13/10/2011, 9:01 AM
Michael O'Neill manageing at international level would be hilarious.
Even with the possible enjoyment of him getting an international job I will still be hopeing and praying he stays at Shams.
placid casual
13/10/2011, 9:06 AM
Has anyone ever prescribed you Ritalin.
Think it might help.
Charlie Darwin
13/10/2011, 9:34 AM
I think the Shamrock Rovers players deserve to be applauded for all they've achieved with the worst manager in the world AND the worst captain/centre half in the world.
pineapple stu
13/10/2011, 9:39 AM
Ronan Finn balances that out.
Dodge
13/10/2011, 10:37 AM
I think the Shamrock Rovers players deserve to be applauded for all they've achieved with the worst manager in the world AND the worst captain/centre half in the world.
No one ever said Murray was a bad captain. For years I've presumed his leadership skills were so brilliant, it made up for the fact he was the worst professional footbaler of all time.
El-Pietro
13/10/2011, 11:54 AM
what was the comment... all he does is hoof balls away and win trophies.
poster
13/10/2011, 11:56 AM
what was the comment... all he does is hoof balls away and win trophies.
And heads balls.
At his feet he's terrible. One of the great mysteries, how he's so successful..
El-Pietro
13/10/2011, 12:22 PM
And heads balls.
At his feet he's terrible. One of the great mysteries, how he's so successful..
we watched him week in week out for years and happen to think hes a great footballing centre half - do I have to go bring out the highlights from our FAI cup win in 2007 (great pass to John O'Flynn to set up Denis for the goal) or our Setanta semi in 08 (marauding run down the left, left foot cross to Timmy Kiely to score) again.
Can't wait til hes back here next year
Charlie Darwin
13/10/2011, 12:32 PM
Dan Murray is one of the best technical ball-playing defenders in the league. His passing (and Sives') has been particularly good in the Europa League games. His big weak spot is a severe lack of pace and mobility. He might not always look great in run of the mill league games but for the big ones he always stands out.
poster
13/10/2011, 1:09 PM
:clap:
Wish I could find a video of the penalty he gave away V Dundalk earlier this year.
Charlie Darwin
13/10/2011, 1:17 PM
On the opening day? Not sure what that has to do with his passing ability.
poster
13/10/2011, 1:44 PM
On the opening day? Not sure what that has to do with his passing ability.
At his feet he's terrible
That's what I said.
he's great in the air and as a communicator but is an absolute donkey.
Charlie Darwin
13/10/2011, 1:52 PM
Well for a donkey he's very good at kicking the football so I'm happy enough.
nigel-harps1954
13/10/2011, 2:22 PM
A donkey is also quite a good kicker should you annoy it, but doesn't mean it always kicks in the right direction.
MagicMon
13/10/2011, 9:01 PM
we watched him week in week out for years and happen to think hes a great footballing centre half - do I have to go bring out the highlights from our FAI cup win in 2007 (great pass to John O'Flynn to set up Denis for the goal) or our Setanta semi in 08 (marauding run down the left, left foot cross to Timmy Kiely to score) again.
Can't wait til hes back here next year
He'll be only 30, surely that's a bit young to be winding down his career in the first division :p
hoops1
13/10/2011, 9:41 PM
Michael O'Neill manageing at international level would be hilarious.
Even with the possible enjoyment of him getting an international job I will still be hopeing and praying he stays at Shams.
MON at the end of this season will have won more LOI titles than Sligo have in the last 30 years.
His record in LOI stands up against anybodies. You on the other hand will be lucky not to finish 3rd in a 2 horse race.
Maybe if you had MON and not cooke you wouldnt have the small club mentality any more.
:clap:
Wish I could find a video of the penalty he gave away V Dundalk earlier this year.
Jason Byrne nicked the ball away from him coming from behind him. He's a good centre half, but he doesn't have eyes in the back of his head.
As has been mentioned, Murray is by far and away the best footballing centre-half in the league. Great for clearing corners at Richmond too when you need the points for the league. ;)
poster
14/10/2011, 5:25 PM
Jason Byrne nicked the ball away from him coming from behind him. He's a good centre half, but he doesn't have eyes in the back of his head.
This the one where he went to kick the ball and instead stumbled and somehow managed to foul the striker?
As has been mentioned, Murray is by far and away the best footballing centre-half in the league.
pfhahahahha.. no, no he is not.
dantheman
17/10/2011, 11:07 AM
This might sound crazy, and believe me I am no great fan of the man but if it's to be a manager from the League of Ireland or Irish League I would take David Jeffrey. His record speaks for itself.
He does have a €400k headstart over all the other teams in fairness!
BonnieShels
26/10/2011, 8:12 PM
And now it gets interesting...
Kerr to step down as Faroes Manager...
http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/news/newsid=1705974.html?rss=1705974+Kerr+to+leave+Faro e+Islands+post
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