Jim McGuinness is quite the interesting Character

[sbgawa]

Rumor of Jim McGuinness to Derry City (FC to be clear :) )
Maybe its only internet stuff but what would Derry fans reckon?
Did he work there before in some capacity or am i dreaming ?

[joey B]

He's never worked there and I can't see City fans being pleased with him!

[marinobohs]

Worked with Celtic in some sort of coaching capacity and then in China I think, never linked with any LOI club as far as I know. he is a bit of a favourite with the RTE Sports set so linked with every job going and he managed Donegal bogballers.

[Nesta99]

Well motivation was the big issue with Derry this season and he is a motivational specialist. He has been open in saying that he would have ambitions to coach football as opposed to bogball. LoI would be a a step in that direction. Its possible, and he would impress at interview. All he really needs is a good assistant with knowledge with the local game for the ins and outs of the sort of contracts thats on offer to players. He might change his mind when he sees the level or resources he'd have to work with in LoI.

[ToberonaTornado]

There's a decent shirt in him if nothing else :D (not a hope btw)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAjQrnImT_k

[brendy_éire]

He ended up as U20 assistant manager at Celtic, was assistant over in China, and also was a coach at Limavady a while back.
He actually was appointed as a trainer at Derry too, apparently. He got appointed, Kenny was signed as manager the next day, and McGuinness was gone.

It'd be an unusual one, but could be worth a punt maybe? His motivational skills would be very welcome, and there's plenty of options for an assistant.

[Olé Olé]

Worked with Celtic in some sort of coaching capacity and then in China I think, never linked with any LOI club as far as I know. he is a bit of a favourite with the RTE Sports set so linked with every job going and he managed Donegal bogballers.

He's an analyst on Sky Sports for the "bogball".

[EAFC_rdfl]

Was he not linked to Galway United earlier in the season? And I had heard a rumour of him getting the Sligo Rovers job a couple of weeks ago, so he would seem to be sniffing around in some form

[nigel-harps1954]

Doesn't have a Pro Licence as far as I'm aware. Just completed his A Licence earlier this year.

I do believe McGuinness did do a little bit of work with Derry in the past though as part of his college work, he was on placement at both Harps and Derry at different points on his Sports Psychology course to the best of my knowledge.

From what I heard though, Darren Kelly looks to be who Derry are favouring.

[Martinho II]

Doesn't have a Pro Licence as far as I'm aware. Just completed his A Licence earlier this year.

I do believe McGuinness did do a little bit of work with Derry in the past though as part of his college work, he was on placement at both Harps and Derry at different points on his Sports Psychology course to the best of my knowledge.

From what I heard though, Darren Kelly looks to be who Derry are favouring.

in sun today darren kelly confirmed that he would be interested in the role. cant think of club hes managing but its way below conference level?

[EatYerGreens]

McGuinness would be the most interesting/exciting of the names being bandied around at the moment.

He'd shift season tickets, attract a lot of media interest, and probably draw a few more Donegal folk to games.

Whether he'd be any good would remain to be seen - but he'd get the team fit and motivated anyway.

I believe he was linked with Galway before (?)

[DCWA]

McGuinness would definitely be an interesting appointment, but how well placed he would be to carry out a rebuilding job of the squad remains to be seen. Unless as mentioned assisted with someone who would cover that side for him.

Very uninspiring list of candidates unless the board look further afield or pull a rabbit out of the hat.

Darren Kelly is manager of Hyde in the Northern Premier League which is 2 divisions below the National League/Conference and had a horrible time in the Conference with Halifax and the Football League with Oldham. The only thing he has going for him is the fact that is from Derry and if the board want to appoint someone with a connection to the club then I would rather give Paddy McLaughlin the job - he has done a great job with Stute, and worked his way up through local football as Trojans. For either of the two men however it would be a significant step up.

All things considered Baraclough looks by far the most credible candidate at this stage.

[sbgawa]

Player manager McCourt?

[DCWA]

Player manager McCourt?

No to player managers generally, and too soon for McCourt, unless again accompanied by someone else.

We don't really have a solid idea of what Derry will be working with financially next year either. To me Baraclough is the obvious candidate (out of all those mentioned) all things in the boardroom remaining relatively constant. Any significant fluctuations budget wise (I mean apart from the loss of European money) could impact our ability to attract him or any other experienced manager and would lead us having to go inexperienced & local.

I have a funny feeling that we will get a surprise, ie someone not publicly linked.

[joey B]

Baraclough signs a new deal with the IFA,Gary Hamilton from Glenavon linked with the City job.

[Nesta99]

There is no better young coach in the league than Tim Clancy at the moment. If Derry were going to take a punt on someone out of left field he would be a good solid choice! But of course there is the tried and tested LoI circuit and Ger Lyttle is out of a job. Any jesting aside if Derry are thinking of recruiting from the Irish League then Luttle could be a decent option for them. He would know the IL well and LoI now also. Things were not fantastic at Sligo but he did bring through plenty of youth players and kept Sligo safe in the premier division while doing so. i get the impression that Sligo were on a tight budget too? So could do a job at Derry.

[red bellied]

If Derry do their homework they will stay away from Lyttle. In fact if they just get the copy of the most recent edition of the local rag in Sligo that should give them enough information.

[pineapple stu]

There is no better young coach in the league than Tim Clancy at the moment.
Collie O'Neill?

[Jack B]

Kelly would be disastrous taken at face value no? Seems to have failed and failed quickly at every job he's had in the football league.

Would be disappointed in the Baraclough news were I a Derry fan, they could do a lot worse than tempting him back in. Can't say I know enough of the league up north to have any opinion on others that have been or will be linked.

[Mr A]

I heard some comments from Clancy after the playoff that I thought were a bit mad. Basically saying he needed a bigger budget and that his players deserved better wages. Which sounds like next season he intends to spend more on the same players. Just the message any board wants to hear!

[sbgawa]

No to player managers generally, and too soon for McCourt, unless again accompanied by someone else.

We don't really have a solid idea of what Derry will be working with financially next year either. To me Baraclough is the obvious candidate (out of all those mentioned) all things in the boardroom remaining relatively constant. Any significant fluctuations budget wise (I mean apart from the loss of European money) could impact our ability to attract him or any other experienced manager and would lead us having to go inexperienced & local.

I have a funny feeling that we will get a surprise, ie someone not publicly linked.


whoever is the manager for Derry they should get McCourt to keep himself fit (ish) while working with the kids in the Derry youth set up. in these days of 5 or 6 subs on the bench how bad would it be to have him come off the bench for even the last 10 mins of a match

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

There is no better young coach in the league than Tim Clancy at the moment. If Derry were going to take a punt on someone out of left field he would be a good solid choice! But of course there is the tried and tested LoI circuit and Ger Lyttle is out of a job. Any jesting aside if Derry are thinking of recruiting from the Irish League then Luttle could be a decent option for them. He would know the IL well and LoI now also. Things were not fantastic at Sligo but he did bring through plenty of youth players and kept Sligo safe in the premier division while doing so. i get the impression that Sligo were on a tight budget too? So could do a job at Derry.

Kept us safe in a season where everyone knew the bottom 2 after about a month

[DCWA]

I don't see any other manager currently employed by a LOI club being interested in the Derry job atm. Would not be opposed to Collie O'Neill at all but I know he works with Microsoft as well as UCD and don't imagine he'd be that interested.

Know very little about Clancy, would be very opposed to hiring Ger Lyttle, frankly he was never doing a great job with Cliftonville and I didn't see why Sligo went for him when they did never mind Derry hiring him after failure at Sligo.

In response to sbgawa would not be opposed to having McCourt registered as a player whilst at the club but don't think it would be what he wants.

Gary Hamilton an interesting option, has Glenavon flying this year, as with most of the candidates doesn't necessarily excite me but not again not opposed to the idea.

[Martinho II]

paul doolin is linked with derry job today. surely he will end his league of ireland hiatus soon.

[marinobohs]

paul doolin is linked with derry job today. surely he will end his league of ireland hiatus soon.

I think its almost obligatory for Paul Doolin to be linked with any LOI vacancy :rolleyes:

[ArFella]

Looks like it will be Declan Devine getting the Derry job, with Ruaidhri Higgins (Current coach/opposition analyst for Dundalk) as his assistant. Seems a sensible hired by Derry and certainly better than some names touted for the job.

[joey B]

Seen Higgins in Finn Park at the first leg of the playoffs I'd imagine eyeing players from both sides.