Kenny and Rovers part company

[gufc2000]

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish-soccer-league/2012/0911/337230-stephen-kenny-parts-company-with-rovers/

Strange timing, they're still in the Cup and chasing Europe. Should have waited until the end of the season at least, or else sacked him earlier in the season when they still had a chance of landing the title

[swinfordfc]

On the cards for a long time ......

[A face]

Limerick?

[Guy Incognito]

Job swap with Scully, please.

[Charlie Darwin]

From the Irish Times report:

http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/static/images/2012/0911/1224323893664_1.jpg

[Mr A]

Astonishing that any experienced manager could have done so badly with the squad and resources he had at his disposal. Declan Devine will be looking over his shoulder about now....

[Jofspring]

Limerick?

Scully going no where for the moment. IF we are promoted I would like to see a change for next season though. Early rather after a few months next year. Stephen Kenny would be a decent appointment for us but personally I would like to see Pete Mahon, he usually does a good job with young players, which we have shed loads coming through.

I think rovers should have made this call a lot earlier though.

Rico one of the favourites straight away?

[Mr A]

Any ideas on how much this will cost Rovers?

[horton]

Will Bohs be offering Agent Kenny a lifetime membership for his antics in Tallaght? Didn't expect him to be there next season but surely it would be more financially prudent to wait until the seasons over before getting rid?

[Dalymountrower]

Any ideas on how much this will cost Rovers?

It`ll cost them more than money. He had put together a nine match unbeaten run before last night (I think), I thought they were cup favourites until I saw what a rabble they were last night. Gettting rid of him may spur them on or it might just degenerate into civil war among the pro and anti- Kenny players.

[Dalymountrower]

Will Bohs be offering Agent Kenny a lifetime membership for his antics in Tallaght? rid?

The term "hero" is bandied about far too often. On this occcasion it doesn`t sufficiently serve to describe the selfless bravery of a lone operative behind enemy lines, aided only by three quarters of his squad acting as special agents.
My thoughts are with the countless other devastated Bohs fans at this sad time

[poster]

Very unfair to sack him as he was doing such a great job! Oh well, well done Stephen and thanks for everything. Mad that it was a Sligo man who ended it all too.

[Martinho II]

I cant believe Stephen has gone. A week before the league cup final against drogs.. It reminds me of 2004 when Stephen got the sack from Bohs a week before the league cup final against us and after they were knocked out of europe early. spooky or what?

[Charlie Darwin]

Very unfair to sack him as he was doing such a great job! Oh well, well done Stephen and thanks for everything. Mad that it was a Sligo man who ended it all too.
Jansson is from Sweden.

[Spudulika]

Rico must be a front runner. Steady hand and all that.

[SkStu]

Rumours a few weeks ago was that he wasnt sacked after the last bad run and the 4-0 against us as they were waiting for Fenlon to get the sack. Dont see it happening now obviously.

Funny how things change but i didnt see this one coming even after last nights defeat. In fact, they should have let him start next season too and i mean that honestly. It can be a period of adjustment for managers that takes time to get used to. Now Rovers are stuck near the end of the season with players who are tied to them and apparently dont really care for the jersey (we could have told you that SRFC). All a bit kneejerk if you ask me.

Hope they get Sadlier in... :)

[dfx-]

They were putting in performances away from home but not at home. Some impressive away wins recently, including being behind, at Derry, Drogheda, UCD and Cork in particular.

At home, a different story. Despite the record since the 4-0, the position was untenable after it.

[Paddyfield]

Sean Connor must be rubbing his hands right now

[TonyD]

Rico must be a front runner. Steady hand and all that.

God, I hope so ;)

[Spudulika]

God, I hope so ;)

I can smell your fear - they'll be coming with a bag of cash for Bucko :-)

Scary thought, would the requisite period of cleansing be over to have the man who never had a club relegated back in the gate? He's a better bet than Sadlier anyway.

[PartySaint]

and apparently dont really care for the jersey (we could have told you that SRFC).


Killian Brennan cleaning his boots with his jersey is my favourite story of players not caring.


I can smell your fear - they'll be coming with a bag of cash for Bucko :-)


If they bring enough cash they can have him ;)

[BonnieShels]

Couldn't believe it. Never really see the point this close to the end of the season to do such a thing.

Come to Tolka when (inevitably) Alan moves on.

[Lim till i die]

personally I would like to see Pete Mahon, he usually does a good job with young players, which we have shed loads coming through.

Sorry to break off topic but FAO Limerick fans Pete Mahon will not work outside Dublin, our next boss will be from the UK imo.



Rovers could be losing a big wedge on this, two and a half years?? Ouch.

Brian Kerr anyone??

[CrowdedHouse]

It can only be Roddy

[Mr A]

Brian Kerr anyone??

I really hope not. We see enough of his whinging bake when he's covering matches on Setanta.

[gustavo]

Sean Connor must be rubbing his hands right now
Is it dinner time in Zimbabwe?

[desaintsno.12]

Is it dinner time in Zimbabwe?

he was sacked from their

nailed on for the homeless job

[nigel-harps1954]

Jim Magilton has to be a shoe in for the Rovers job. They have to look high profile this time to get the club back on track.

One of Magilton, Kerr and Rico I'd imagine.

On the other hand....Steve Staunton anyone?

[horton]

Is Magilton interested in the job though? surely if he was he wouldn't of gone to Oz in the first place?

[El-Pietro]

Jim Magilton has to be a shoe in for the Rovers job. They have to look high profile this time to get the club back on track.

One of Magilton, Kerr and Rico I'd imagine.

On the other hand....Steve Staunton anyone?wasn't trigger interested the last time?

[Spudulika]

Magilton looks a little more favourite. While I like Rovers, it's not a job I'd wish on anyone. It's like the perfect storm out in Tallaght. They'd best get someone in completely new from abroad, someone who has the personality to not give a hoot and just get on with it.

[dfx-]

Jim Magilton has to be a shoe in for the Rovers job. They have to look high profile this time to get the club back on track.

One of Magilton, Kerr and Rico I'd imagine.

Rovers need someone to come in to instill discipline on certain players from last season. Magilton did it while MON fell apart midway through last season. Don't think they'll get him though..

[Longfordian]

Tony Cousins would probably take it. It's a step down but if the money was right..

[Acornvilla]

Tony wouldn't last 6 months there bless him

[Longfordian]

That's being generous even though he's a Rovers man! Not that it was a serious suggestion obviously. I don't mind TC, he's not done badly with us as such but I just get the impression somebody else could do more with the squad he has.

[Acornvilla]

That's being generous even though he's a Rovers man! Not that it was a serious suggestion obviously. I don't mind TC, he's not done badly with us as such but I just get the impression somebody else could do more with the squad he has.
Yeah, I think everyone's beginning to feel the same, I don't ever see Tony having a successful management career in the PD, he might be a decent assistant for Rovers, but he'd be a disaster as the main man.

[Trainee]

Anyone hear Sean Connor on Radio this Morning. This was posted on our forum earlier today:

"Connor was just on RTE throwing his name in thr hat.for the Rovers job.

He claims there was an apology from the CAPS United board in today's paper and they asked him back. He said the club have since sacked 4 players for match fixing."

[Charlie Darwin]

He seems like the trustworthy sort. I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt and a 3-year contract.

[SkStu]

He seems like the trustworthy sort. I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt and a 3-year contract.

I couldn't recommend him to Rovers highly enough.

[bullit]

5 star recommondation for Shaunnie,but who is the fav for Manager? I needs laff's :)

[Charlie Darwin]

I couldn't recommend him to Rovers highly enough.
Well I'm convinced.

[A face]

Well I'm convinced.

Well, thats settled so. Niiiice !!! :)

[horton]

Does Kennys family still live in Donegal or they back in Dublin? I'd assume IL will be his next target if he doesn't end up back here. (Not that I'd want him back again but worse decisions have been made at the Brandywell in recent years. . .)

[Acornvilla]

Back to Longford with em!

[brendy_éire]

Does Kennys family still live in Donegal or they back in Dublin?

Still in Fahan, Donegal. The wanes are in primary school there, so suppose they don't want to move them. Fair enough, but ye'd imagine they'd move for the right money.

[Longfordian]

Brian Laws is 1/5 on for the job apparently. He's a lot of experience but his career has been heading steadily south for the past few years. Makes you suspect there may be some underlying issue with him.

[Charlie Darwin]

More chance of Sean Connor.

[born2bwild]

If certain rumours turn out to be true, Mathews will have done his prospects no harm tonight.

[Longfordian]

He's a Rovers man through and through and gets on well with the powers that be in Tallaght, but I can't see him being anywhere near that job. Can't see him giving up his day job again either. He found it difficult to get back in to the bank from his previous leave of absence by all accounts. They'll go for a full time manager from outside the league I reckon.

[Jofspring]

May seem a weird shout but Kenny Cunningham? He hasn't the experience but seems to have a greater knowledge of Irish football than I expected and seems to really know his stuff. I can see him starting here with someone. Shamrock Rovers too big a place to start out to find his feet?