manager vacancy

[El-Pietro]

That may be the case but we have found with games one week you might have 400 and another 900. Depending on results out crowds can double if not more. The limerick band wagon can never be underestimated. 1,400 came out against Wexfprd Youths because the trophy was being lifted that night. That's nearly 3 times our average crowd over the last few years.
I wouldnt' be surprised if people came out in numbers for the first game, but even if they do, they won't come week in week out. It takes years of success and being competitive at the top of the table to push a clubs average from 700ish to 2/3,000.

[El-Pietro]

I was at a League Cup game in Turners cross that there was 200 people at, I was at a league game in Cork that there was 6000 people at,

292! In fairness, theres a difference between a midweek league cup game against a club we've not had a rivalry with due to playing in different divisions for 13/14 years (at the time) the same night as a Champions League quarter/semi final and a league game to open the season against a club we've had a bit of a battle with in recent times on and off the pitch (signing players), particularly for the first game of the season and with Thomond Park a real factor.

[Jofspring]

I wouldnt' be surprised if people came out in numbers for the first game, but even if they do, they won't come week in week out. It takes years of success and being competitive at the top of the table to push a clubs average from 700ish to 2/3,000.

Ya I'd agree with you there. If we can become successful over the years we should easily make the 2,000 average anyway.

It still amazes me how fickle people are when it comes to going to matches in any code. You either commit to it and go through thick and thin or don't bother at all.

[Charlie Darwin]

Looks like Mourinho's stint in charge of Real could be over by the time the season starts...

[Jofspring]

Looks like Mourinho's stint in charge of Real could be over by the time the season starts...

Seems like the logical explanation to why we still haven't anyone in place.

[kingpin4]

Anyone else hear an ex Limerick manager is in line to make a return as assistant manager?

[Martinho II]

Anyone else hear an ex Limerick manager is in line to make a return as assistant manager?

who will that be- mike kerley??

[bluewhitearmy]

Anyone else hear an ex Limerick manager is in line to make a return as assistant manager?


I did indeed. Did you hear he was coming in with an Ex Ireland international?

[Jofspring]

Cunningham and the butcher?

[bluewhitearmy]

Cunningham and the butcher?

Not what i heard but that actually would be good id say.

[Jofspring]

Not what i heard but that actually would be good id say.

Just went for Cunningham over Kilbane because I can't see Kilbane leaving England and I'd be surprised if Kerley would take an assistant role so going for NOC there.

Noel O Connor is a good coach so would be good to see him involved. I think most people have always said he's a better coach than manager.

[bluewhitearmy]

Just went for Cunningham over Kilbane because I can't see Kilbane leaving England and I'd be surprised if Kerley would take an assistant role so going for NOC there.

Noel O Connor is a good coach so would be good to see him involved. I think most people have always said he's a better coach than manager.


Ive heard the same about Kerley apparently a very good coach. I really hope it is someone with good contacts in England that takes over.

[Lim till i die]

It's Eddie McGoldrick and Dave Connell :good:

[gael353]

I heard Ken DeMange and Noel King

[thomas72]

This is getting ridiculous the club needs to sort this out and fast we will end up losing half of last season squad never mind signing new players its a farce.

[kingpin4]

I did indeed. Did you hear he was coming in with an Ex Ireland international?

Kilbane and Kerley... Close enough to being confirmed so I've heard. Thoughts? I've heard Kerley is a good coach, but I'd worry a small bit. Maybe it's just a personal thing, but it just sits a small bit uneasy with me.

[bluewhitearmy]

Kilbane and Kerley... Close enough to being confirmed so I've heard. Thoughts? I've heard Kerley is a good coach, but I'd worry a small bit. Maybe it's just a personal thing, but it just sits a small bit uneasy with me.


Yep that is what i hard didn't wanna say it in case you didn't want the names mentioned I think it could be good being honest i don't know what it is about Kilbane but i just think he would be the enthusiastic type that will really give it his all seen him talking football a few times and he seems to know his stuff.

I've been told by a load of lads that Kerley is an excellent coach and the only thing that stops him being a good manager is his people skills, with Kilbane handling that side of things i reckon it could be a good partnership. Id just hope that Kerley would have a good knowledge of the players that are still available in Ireland.

[Lim till i die]

This is getting ridiculous the club needs to sort this out and fast we will end up losing half of last season squad never mind signing new players its a farce.

There was THIRTY ONE players in last seasons squad!!


Kilbane and Kerley... Close enough to being confirmed so I've heard. Thoughts? I've heard Kerley is a good coach, but I'd worry a small bit. Maybe it's just a personal thing, but it just sits a small bit uneasy with me.

Could work on a couple of levels.

That's been doing the rounds of town the last ten days we'll have to wait and see does it have any more truth than the Pete Taylor/Jason McCateer/Steve Staunton/Your Mother rumours.

[bluewhitearmy]

There was THIRTY ONE players in last seasons squad!!


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Of which there are probably 4 or 5 remaining that it would be disappointing to lose. No massive panic on that side until some of the better ones actually sign for someone else imo.

[kingpin4]

Of which there are probably 4 or 5 remaining that it would be disappointing to lose. No massive panic on that side until some of the better ones actually sign for someone else imo.

Is there anyone out there still unsigned we could get to improve last years squad? It looks very much like same squad, different manager, do better! I really hope the Scully sacking wasn't premature, because I know there were a few he'd been talking to that were interested in signing.
Happy Christmas to everyone! :-)

[bluewhitearmy]

Is there anyone out there still unsigned we could get to improve last years squad? It looks very much like same squad, different manager, do better! I really hope the Scully sacking wasn't premature, because I know there were a few he'd been talking to that were interested in signing.
Happy Christmas to everyone! :-)


Off the top of my head there is Graham Gartland,Tadgh Purcell, Darren Meenan, Davin O'Neill,Ger Barron, Shane O'Connor,Gavin Kavanagh, and Vinny Faherthy that would all add something to the squad imo. Not big name signings like some people might have wanted but i think they would improve on what we currently have.

Were the people you know he was talking to any good?

Also Happy Christmas to all.

[kingpin4]

Off the top of my head there is Graham Gartland,Tadgh Purcell, Darren Meenan, Davin O'Neill,Ger Barron, Shane O'Connor,Gavin Kavanagh, and Vinny Faherthy that would all add something to the squad imo. Not big name signings like some people might have wanted but i think they would improve on what we currently have.

Were the people you know he was talking to any good?

Also Happy Christmas to all.

I don't want to name names just out of respect to other clubs and all that bull... But 1 has signed with Rovers, 1 with Sligo, 1 with Cork and 1 with Dundalk. Out of the few I heard he had spoken to, they'd have improved the squad. 2 were high profile.

[bluewhitearmy]

I don't want to name names just out of respect to other clubs and all that bull... But 1 has signed with Rovers, 1 with Sligo, 1 with Cork and 1 with Dundalk. Out of the few I heard he had spoken to, they'd have improved the squad. 2 were high profile.

I know the one that signed for Cork and we may have dodged a bullet with that one from what i hear.

We need new manager to have contacts in England i would if we were to really improve.

[Jofspring]

Graham Gartland,Tadgh Purcell, Darren Meenan, Davin O'Neill,Ger Barron, Shane O'Connor,Gavin Kavanagh, and Vinny Faherthy.

Any of those would add nicely to our squad once we can tie down a few more of last years players. Gartland and Gavin Kavanagh especially.

[NeverFeltBetter]

Delighted to have someone in place. Hopefully we can get some names on the dotted line and push on.

[Charlie Darwin]

Who is it?

[bluewhitearmy]

Who is it?


Still dont know, apparently he was appointed just before Xmas and will be announced after the holidays.

[Charlie Darwin]

What is this, Eastenders?

[bluewhitearmy]

What is this, Eastenders?


We are bringing a bit of drama to the off season since we will definitely get a licence.

[Jofspring]

What is this, Eastenders?

Eastenders ain't got **** on the League of Ireland.

[Jalna]

when will this fiasco be finished? two of our players linked with other clubs today in the star newspaper. Gaffney with sligo and O leary with Cork.

[faceoff]

Mike Kerley and Tommy Barrett,are the new managers,

[NeverFeltBetter]

Says who?

[bluewhitearmy]

Says who?


They aren't.

[kingpin4]

They aren't.

Was that why they were in Annacotty this morning? I drove past and both of them were kitted out in Limerick gear on the astro with no players or anyone else around. Thought they might have been coaching Aisling Annacotty or something. Any one any word on it?

[bluewhitearmy]

Was that why they were in Annacotty this morning? I drove past and both of them were kitted out in Limerick gear on the astro with no players or anyone else around. Thought they might have been coaching Aisling Annacotty or something. Any one any word on it?

I'm just going by the fact i've asked one of them is it true after i seen it on here and he said it was the first he heard of it.

Tommy is involved with the academies and that so may well have seen him out there for that. I cant see why Mike would be out there even if he was manager now the players are not back til Jan.

[kingpin4]

I'm just going by the fact i've asked one of them is it true after i seen it on here and he said it was the first he heard of it.

Tommy is involved with the academies and that so may well have seen him out there for that. I cant see why Mike would be out there even if he was manager now the players are not back til Jan.

I did have a few drinks last night, but I'm almost sure it was Kerley. I could be mistaken and maybe they were only there for Annacotty or for the academy like you said.
If it was them, and they're manager and assistant, then I imagine a team full of Limerick junior players will be fighting for relegation next year.

[bluewhitearmy]

I did have a few drinks last night, but I'm almost sure it was Kerley. I could be mistaken and maybe they were only there for Annacotty or for the academy like you said.
If it was them, and they're manager and assistant, then I imagine a team full of Limerick junior players will be fighting for relegation next year.


There was a lot of talk that Kerley would be in as assistant to Kilbane so it could be something to do with that if it was him.

Apparently anyway the manager has been appointed and its just waiting to be announced so we should know soon.

If it was to be Kerley and Tommy as manager and assistant then like you i fear we would be in massive trouble.

[Jofspring]

After reading here Kerley out with tommy makes sense. As the supposed assistant manager surely what Kerley would want is to meet up with Tommy as soon as and see what the story with the 19's is etc... And that is what he is doing. Tommy was with Kerley above in Athlone so they obviously have a close enough relationship.

A lot of people I have talked to seem to be delighted if Kerley is assistant and Kilbane or someone else as manager.

[Battery Rover]

Was told about week before Christmas from someone living out my way when I posted saying there was more to the Kilbane story than just a rumour that Kilbane was the one. It was apparently conformed by one of the coaches to him.

Mike Kerley holds a Pro Licence so that would be helpful when it comes to licensing requirements.

[Charlie Darwin]

It would certainly be a bit of positive publicity for the league if such a well-respected figure got the job, even if he has little experience.

[Jofspring]

According to Kilbane on twitter he is waiting to decide on his future. Don't know is he just trying to be really secretive or still unsure whether he takes the job.

[Jofspring]

It would certainly be a bit of positive publicity for the league if such a well-respected figure got the job, even if he has little experience.

He would certainly raise the profile of the club and get a lot of publicity for us, that coupled with Kerley's knowledge of the league and local players it could be a great coaching ticket.

[Charlie Darwin]

Do you think there are a lot of local players who could cut it at PD level? Off-hand I can't think of many at other clubs.

[Jofspring]

Do you think there are a lot of local players who could cut it at PD level? Off-hand I can't think of many at other clubs.

At most there are 3 or 4. It's hard to know since we have been out of the premier for so long and none of the local lads have had a chance to test themselves. There are plenty of lads around though that If given the chance could step up. I'd say the club will mainly look at our under19's. The club also seem to be regularly looking for players in Tipperary, Clare and some from Cork.

[kingpin4]

At most there are 3 or 4. It's hard to know since we have been out of the premier for so long and none of the local lads have had a chance to test themselves. There are plenty of lads around though that If given the chance could step up. I'd say the club will mainly look at our under19's. The club also seem to be regularly looking for players in Tipperary, Clare and some from Cork.

Bar Tony Whitehead, none of the 19s are currently good enough to even be part of the squad. I think a manager coming in from England would rather take in a few on loan from the UK rather than take up some lads who aren't ready yet.

I also don't get the love in for Kerley...I'd nearly prefer Dom Foley to come in as assistant than Kerley: his record isn't great like, got Waterford relegated, quit limerick twice and sacked by Athlone. Also, the game against Limerick last season in Jackman park always sticks out to me. Drawing the game with a few mins left and he switches formation to try win and loses.

[Jofspring]

Bar Tony Whitehead, none of the 19s are currently good enough to even be part of the squad. I think a manager coming in from England would rather take in a few on loan from the UK rather than take up some lads who aren't ready yet.

I also don't get the love in for Kerley...I'd nearly prefer Dom Foley to come in as assistant than Kerley: his record isn't great like, got Waterford relegated, quit limerick twice and sacked by Athlone. Also, the game against Limerick last season in Jackman park always sticks out to me. Drawing the game with a few mins left and he switches formation to try win and loses.

Ya he hasn't been successful as a manager but I still think he could do a good job as assistant.

Agree most aren't up to it yet but sometimes lads just need a chance to step up.

[Sea Bird]

dom doesnt have a badge to his name and how you can single out tony whitehead from the 19,s baffles me the likes of darrah rainsford and new addition val feeney for me could step up given a chance.. also when kerley went to waterford they wer already in big trouble as for athlone sacking him the results after he departed summed that one up and he had a bunch of kids play more football than our bunch of highly paid management team and players...

[kingpin4]

dom doesnt have a badge to his name and how you can single out tony whitehead from the 19,s baffles me the likes of darrah rainsford and new addition val feeney for me could step up given a chance.. also when kerley went to waterford they wer already in big trouble as for athlone sacking him the results after he departed summed that one up and he had a bunch of kids play more football than our bunch of highly paid management team and players...

Dom's doing his UEFA B badge currently as far as I know.
As for picking out Tony Whitehead, you should go watch the 19s. Tony could be a decent squad member, but that's it at the moment. Time is on their side as I said in my previous post "CURRENTLY not good enough"
And "highly paid management team and players"? I didn't realise you saw the payslips. People vastly overestimate the money some people at the club are on. The only reason some of them have joined is because their wages are guaranteed, not because they are earning thousands a week.

My biggest problem with him from an outside opinion (i dont know him, could be the nicest bloke in the world) would be that line "good coach, poor man manager" that people who have worked with him throw out. Can't really afford to be in premier and have any aggro behind the scenes. Plus, it's not a great look for the club after all the big talk of Phil Brown and that, to then bring back a manager who's walked away twice... It doesn't seem like a step forward to me.

[bluewhitearmy]

dom doesnt have a badge to his name and how you can single out tony whitehead from the 19,s baffles me the likes of darrah rainsford and new addition val feeney for me could step up given a chance.. also when kerley went to waterford they wer already in big trouble as for athlone sacking him the results after he departed summed that one up and he had a bunch of kids play more football than our bunch of highly paid management team and players...


And came 3rd last so not that much use was it.