The Roddy Collins Thread

[atfconline]

A managerial position has just opened up in the Midlands!

http://athlonetownfc.ie/eddie-wallace-steps-down/

[Longfordian]

Offer him a three and a half year deal and he's yours.

[Azrob Spooh]

Eddie to Bray perhaps??

[ATFC-1887]

Eddie didn't impress many in Athlone. Didn't seem to care much. Mumblings of a return of Roddy are picking up speed.
I'd have him back in a heartbeat.

[sulywaterfordfc]

Word is Roddy is to start as Waterford manager on Monday. With Tommy Griffin staying involved with the club.

[KeepersBall]

I wasn't there this time. Not even as a passenger!!!!

[jinxy lilywhite]

Probably going against the grain here but i would reckon that rod would do well enough with Waterford. He is high profile enough to stir up enthusiasm in the area.

Looking at the has gotten both Monaghan and athlone promoted after god knows how many years in the graveyard.

[Martinho II]

its confusin with da rodster as hes linked with athlone job! roddy did have a big piece on the decline of Waterford Utd last week didnt he ??so I wouldnt be surprised if its Waterford but apparently Waterford media got carried away with the rumour!

[sulywaterfordfc]

its confusin with da rodster as hes linked with athlone job! roddy did have a big piece on the decline of Waterford Utd last week didnt he ??so I wouldnt be surprised if its Waterford but apparently Waterford media got carried away with the rumour!

Players have been informed yesterday that Roddy is to take over Waterford.

[bluemovie]

We can't get any worse....can we? So f*** it we might as well. I'm not a fan of his, but at this stage I don't care. Club is dying a slow, painful death.

[ATFC-1887]

Players have been informed yesterday that Roddy is to take over Waterford.
Rumour has it Roddy is in England and only verbally agreed to take over Waterford. Heard he has been in contact with Athlone. Could be a twist in the tale yet.
Still, i reckon he will end up in Waterford, although Athlone would make much more sense for him. Training in dublin, id imagine a much higher budget and he already knows alot of the players.

[sulywaterfordfc]

Tonight a local journalist on the local soccer scene down here and close to the club. Said tonight all to be revealed Tuesday lunch time/afternoon in regards to Roddy Collins.

[ATFC-1887]

Tonight a local journalist on the local soccer scene down here and close to the club. Said tonight all to be revealed Tuesday lunch time/afternoon in regards to Roddy Collins.
Yeh that kind of adds fuel to the fire of the Roddy to Athlone rumour too. After the talk of Roddy starting Monday for Waterford. Thats obviously not the case now.
Its going to be an interesting few days.

[dong]

For some weird reason, no matter where he goes I always want to see him do well.
Probably the knowledge that there will inevitably be a train crash and the higher he goes the more spectacular it will be.

[seand]

We can't get any worse....can we? So f*** it we might as well. I'm not a fan of his, but at this stage I don't care. Club is dying a slow, painful death.

Might as well bring in roddy so, and make it a quick and painful death.

[nigel-harps1954]

I never thought I'd see the day where two clubs are fighting over Roddy Collins.

[ATFC-1887]

Regardless of peoples opinions on him, he is a good manager. How many people tried, and failed miserably to get us out of the 1st division. For 20 years nobody could do what Roddy done in 1 season. Roddy done nothing wrong down here. He didn't over spend as everyone claims he does. He may talk alot of crap, but he knows how to get a bit of buzz going in a town. Every single Athlone fan would have Roddy back in a heartbeat.

[El-Pietro]

Its a reasonable gamble from Waterford. As has been mentioned they are dying anyway, maybe this sparks some interest in the club again locally. Derry aside, has Roddy every managed outside of the Dublin area in the LOI? I know he was at Athlone and Monaghan but he was able to sign a lot of Dublin based players, he might not have that luxury in Waterford.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

You appear to be forgetting his reign in Cork

[patrickccfc]

You appear to be forgetting his reign in Cork

That was only work experience

[Darklordsbane]

His first signing will be his son

[nigel-harps1954]

His first signing will be his son

Who apparently was on trial with Crystal Palace under-21 team.


..yeah, I know.

[sulywaterfordfc]

His first signing will be his son

He's played the last eight games with Palace reserves according to Roddy senior.

[nigel-harps1954]

He's played the last eight games with Palace reserves according to Roddy senior.

He's played the last 5 games with their under-21 team. They haven't had a reserve team in a few years.

[Nesta99]

Who apparently was on trial with Crystal Palace under-21 team.


..yeah, I know.

U21 Development league Division 2 or something. So in fairness not not with Palace on trial but not signed with the reserves or U21s either. A typical overstating the situation from the Collins camp possibly? Isnt that the De Silva that was linked with palace when Collins Snr was at Derry and said he was refusing to sell?

http://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/article/crystal-palace-beaten-in-play-off-semi-final-despite-goals-from-kyle-de-silva-and-sullay-kaikai-2442503.aspx

[sulywaterfordfc]

He's played the last 5 games with their under-21 team. They haven't had a reserve team in a few years.

Last night I listened to the podcast of Roddy on Newstalk. He said Junior was with Brackley Town and has gone on to play Palaces last eight reserves games.

[nigel-harps1954]

Last night I listened to the podcast of Roddy on Newstalk. He said Junior was with Brackley Town and has gone on to play Palaces last eight reserves games.

But, he hasn't. That's my point. They don't have a reserve team at Palace. And he's played the last 5 games with their under-21 team.

[Nesta99]

Last night I listened to the podcast of Roddy on Newstalk. He said Junior was with Brackley Town and has gone on to play Palaces last eight reserves games.

A quick scan of the match reports and Collins was in squad of the last 6, close enough for Roddy in relative terms. Fair play to Junior for persisting with his career regardless of nepotism accusations. This is also reserve football as a new system from 2013 too.

edit - Hadn't seen your post Nigel - it is as close as reserve footy at Palace. It isnt senior and there is no indication of having signed a contract per se.

[SkStu]

But, he hasn't. That's my point. They don't have a reserve team at Palace. And he's played the last 5 games with their under-21 team.

if they don't have reserves at Palace then isn't the U21s the next closest thing? Forgivable exaggeration if you ask me...

[Nesta99]

The reserve league was disbanded for the PDL across the English leagues so it is the Reserve league equivalent now. So yes as stu has said not a particular exaggeration at all! The league division is based on the category of the club academy rather than the senior level.

[nigel-harps1954]

Really, it's just any excuse to have a dig at Roddy Collins.

His son shouldn't be in the league when there's bigger players around him after all.

[sulywaterfordfc]

Roddy Collins in he's column with the Star today.

" I'M delighted to confirm that discussion s with the Waterford United board have gone really well with regard to my appointment as manager.
A few matters remain to be finalised and that will take place over the next few days.
I've been very impressed by the people I've met at the Blues and I can't wait to get started.
I know all about the club, the players and am well aware of the great tradition of football in the city.
All the players will get a fair crack of the whip to show what they can do. And I can guarantee the fans on Suirside that I will improve each and every player.
Anybody who doubts that need, only look at Monaghan United in 2011 and Athlone Town two seasons ago".

[Magicme]

Best of luck to Roddy, he should do a great job in Waterford.

[sulywaterfordfc]

News this evening is Waterford are set to have a press conference tomorrow at 1.30 p.m.

[bluemovie]

Might as well bring in roddy so, and make it a quick and painful death.

That's honestly what I'm thinking!! At least if we go, it'll be on the front page of the papers, not a brief note under the Premier League news.

[Nesta99]

Roddy Collins in he's column with the Star today.

" I'M delighted to confirm that discussion s with the Waterford United board have gone really well with regard to my appointment as manager.
A few matters remain to be finalised and that will take place over the next few days.
I've been very impressed by the people I've met at the Blues and I can't wait to get started.
I know all about the club, the players and am well aware of the great tradition of football in the city.
All the players will get a fair crack of the whip to show what they can do. And I can guarantee the fans on Suirside that I will improve each and every player.
Anybody who doubts that need, only look at Monaghan United in 2011 and Athlone Town two seasons ago".

There is a part of me that hopes that Roddy takes over Athlone now! The return of Magicme is nice to see too especially with Dungdalk as Champions these days!

[ATFC-1887]

Roddy to Waterford is 100% done. Officially announced tomorrow.

[Magicme]

Am like the IRA.....I never went away. 😉

[Mr A]

The Rodster is back in the building: http://www.waterford-united.ie/collins-appointed-blues-manager/

[ATFC-1887]

If we get stuck with Alan Matthews or Aaron Callaghan.....

[outspoken]

If we get stuck with Alan Matthews or Aaron Callaghan.....

I really hope Alan Matthews doesn't take over.

[desaintsno.12]

this is great news for everyone !!!




apart from Waterford fans

[PartySaint]

I really hope Roddy does well with Waterford this season and Shels end up finishing last. MegaLOLs all round

[ATFC-1887]

I really hope Alan Matthews doesn't take over.
If he does, its safe to say we won't be back in the premier for a while(not that we will be anyways).

[Ezeikial]

The Rodster is back in the building: http://www.waterford-united.ie/collins-appointed-blues-manager/

I'm just devastated, I thought he could be lured to Oriel Park to replace that Kenny chap

[outspoken]

If he does, its safe to say we won't be back in the premier for a while(not that we will be anyways).

Disagree he'd do a good job with Athlone but his style of football is atrocious And I really think Athlone need to get a manager in that will let you play, that's a great squad of players and should be waking the division in my opinion. Johnny Glynn would be the perfect choice but then again he's been out of the league for a while now which may or may not throw up some problems for him as a manager.

[wonder88]

Great to have Roddy back in the league.

[Spudulika]

After failing to force Owen Heary and Liam Buckley out of their jobs and not being considered at Bray, despite making eyes at them, and despite only a few weeks ago saying he'd never "manage" in the LOI again, the man who talks out of both sides of his rear is back in the LOI. Gotta feel sorry for the people he named tonight, they'll be the same people who ruin/destroy/betray him in September. Good man manager, dangerously unhinged person.

[Eminence Grise]

Am like the IRA.....I never went away. 

Continuity MonDogs! Welcome back!

[wonder88]

Good point made by Roddy in interview on the news today; that anyone with a big budget can buy the best players but it is not really management.
Getting Sporting Fingal promoted, Drogheda shopping centre development, Ollie Byrne leverage of Tolka, Bohs deal with Liam Carroll and Zurick Bank loan on Dalyer are all dubious achievements and had little to do with proper soccer management.