Potential Dundalk Manager

[nr637]

If Stephen Kenny was to become the next Ireland manager, who are the potential replacements for the Dundalk job ?

[ArFella]

I personally would like to see the club retain the core philosophies and fundamentals that have brought them so much success, so my preference would be for them to promote from within; Vinny Perth taking over the reigns and Ruaidhrí Higgins promoted to Assistant, assuming SK doesn't take them with him. I'd also like to see Stephen O'Donnell brought onto the coaching staff.

However, given the clubs big money American owners, I highly doubt that will be a runner for them. My second choice would probably be Liam Buckley, but given his recent appointment at Sligo I think it's probably also unlikely that he is the man chosen. I would then opt for one of the younger managers who have had some relative success Alan Reynolds/Keith Long spring to mind, I have no idea how they would perform given the vastly different experiences they have both had at their clubs in their fledgling careers.

My fear is Peak6 will want to get in a foreign manager who has a proven track record with smaller clubs in Europe, who has no knowledge of the league, it all goes tits up, we go bust and come back as Dundalk Town in the 1st division (I have had a few nightmares along these line)

[Nesta99]

Vinny Perth.

[sbgawa]

Brian Kerr

[osarusan]

Do people think Kenny is in with a chance?

I don't tbh.

[ArFella]

Do people think Kenny is in with a chance?

I don't tbh.

Odds on Favourite with Paddy Power and a few other bookies after starting at 6/1 so the betting public definitely think he has a chance.

Edit: I hope you're right, I've candles lit at the Redemptorist and a rosary said in hope he doesn't get it... And that's before the rake of Harp to calm my nerves!

[EatYerGreens]

Kenny Shiels

[RathfarnhamHoop]

I really hope he isn't even in consideration because I quite like him but surely Collie O'Neill has to be near the top of the list. Take a bag of money to get him though I'd guess considering he's got a very decent job with Microsoft.

[Philosophizer]

I hope Kenny doesn't get it so he can stay with Dundalk, but if he was to go, i'd be getting Brian Kerr in.

[joey B]

Would Keith Long be a candidate?

[ToberonaTornado]

Odds on Favourite with Paddy Power and a few other bookies after starting at 6/1 so the betting public definitely think he has a chance.

Edit: I hope you're right, I've candles lit at the Redemptorist and a rosary said in hope he doesn't get it... And that's before the rake of Harp to calm my nerves!

Out to 6/4 with Mick McCarty now evens(fav) with Steve Bruce 16/1

Hoping it won't be SK and imo it wont be.McCarthy all the way.

https://www.paddypower.com/football?tab=specials

[Martinho II]

Collie O Neill is just up the road wheres hes from in Drogheda so dont know if the Dundalk locals would accept him. I hear great things about Dundalk native and ex player thats managing with Warrenpoint Town Stephen McDonnell. wonder would it be too soon for him?

[Ezeikial]

Collie O Neill is just up the road wheres hes from in Drogheda so dont know if the Dundalk locals would accept him. I hear great things about Dundalk native and ex player thats managing with Warrenpoint Town Stephen McDonnell. wonder would it be too soon for him?

Neale Fenn would have a better chance at this point.

Hopefully Stephen Kenny will still be at Dundalk long after his current contract expires in 2020

[Eminence Grise]

Has to be someone available, who knows Irish players, big name, maybe with an assistant who played for an LoI club...

Step forward Martin O'Neill!

I posted elsewhere that I hope SK doesn't get the job - I think what he's doing with Dundalk is setting a standard in terms of style of play, confidence etc especially against European teams that other clubs can copy. Over a few seasons that kind of mentality will bring more professionalism and maybe even (semi)regular LoI players in national squads - we've seen enough in recent years to suggest that they're not all that far off being able to step up.

[David BOHie]

Would Keith Long be a candidate?

Yeah I think Long would be a great shout tbh. Hopefully Kenny stays put so

[Dalymountrower]

Yeah I think Long would be a great shout tbh. Hopefully Kenny stays put so

Indo was suggesting that SK was offered the under 21 `s presumably with a view to moving into the senior role at some unspecified point. I hope he told them what to do with themselves.
He could do the under 21 job and the Dundalk? I would imagine that Dundalk will insist on a full time manager though.

As for alternatives if he does move on, Bradser is the obvious choice

[Nesta99]

How is John Caulfield not in the reckoning for the Ireland job, considering the direct, agricultural, limited, hoofball we've been subjected to JC would be such a breath of fresh air. Stephen Kenny to Cork City then 'cause well its in Cork. Bradley to Dundalk then with his incredible ability at media mind games and demotivating opposition. Kenny Shiels to Rovers as the dugouts are in the right place and he can sign as much deadwood as he likes!

[CorribsideSteve]

How is John Caulfield not in the reckoning for the Ireland job, considering the direct, agricultural, limited, hoofball we've been subjected to JC would be such a breath of fresh air. Stephen Kenny to Cork City then 'cause well its in Cork. Bradley to Dundalk then with his incredible ability at media mind games and demotivating opposition. Kenny Shiels to Rovers as the dugouts are in the right place and he can sign as much deadwood as he likes!

It's a mystery is what it is

[Yossarian]

I see Pats are trying to outdo Cork for embarrassing statements on twitter.

[ToberonaTornado]

I see Pats are trying to outdo Cork for embarrassing statements on twitter.

WEPT! :(

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DsrtCDWWwAE0T9P.jpg

[sbgawa]

The board of St Pats have convened to endorse Stephen Kenny...........lol
Kind of reminds me of the headline in the Skibereen Eagle back in the 30's when they warned Hitler that "The Skibereen Eagle will be keeping an eye on Germany"

Being charitable they are backing the LOI but the statement reads a bit pompous

[Jack B]

Yous are all just bitter, jealous and obsessed of our progressive model which aims to push forward the reputation League of Ireland and the wider game in t.he country


...what are we playing at though. Christ.

[ToberonaTornado]

If they had have ended the statement with DELANEY OUT!FAI CORRUPT - could have been a classic.Have to wonder if the guys who handle the Cork & Pats twitter accounts are related? :D

[seand]

That's hilarious

[White Horse]

The Pats statement.

I'm thinking fair play and also WTF.

[EatYerGreens]

Would Keith Long be a candidate?

He'd make the Long list.

[nigel-harps1954]

The Pats statement.

I'm thinking fair play and also WTF.

Much the same as myself. On one hand, it's nice to see, but on the other hand it's all sorts of mental.

[Longfordian]

It’s part of a cunning plan to disrupt Dundalk. Expect Cork to do it next. Or maybe not...

[Couch Potato]

The idea is good, as in can all LOI clubs come together and show public displeasure with how the game is being governed here, but it is terribly worded and does come across a bit strange.
IMO this is possibly designed to undermine Delany and the FAI publicly by claiming that Irish football doesn't want whoever they are after as it does seem Kenny has been completely overlooked.

The clubs as a collective probably need to start getting involved in the Delany Out agenda, whether or not this kind of approach is correct or might even work who knows.

[marinobohs]

Yous are all just bitter, jealous and obsessed of our progressive model which aims to push forward the reputation League of Ireland and the wider game in t.he country


...what are we playing at though. Christ.

All part of a cunning plan to keep Kenny in the league and hand the job to Muck McCarthy ;) if Pats REALLY wanted SK to get the job they should have said 'giving him the Ireland job would be detrimental to the future of the LOI' :cool: that would have convinced Delaney's Donkeys to appoint him immediately.

[osarusan]

The sentiment behind the statement might have merit, but did nobody along the way from initial idea to hitting 'publish' realise how cringe-worthy it would be.

[White Horse]

What are the chances of Shamrock Rovers issuing a similar statement as Pats?

[sbgawa]

About as much chance of Rovers publishing something like that as Dundalk saying they've had a board meeting and recommend Kenny of the job. :)

[NeverFeltBetter]

I can absolutely imagine Pat O'Sullivan coming out with something like that.

[Dalymountrower]

I can absolutely imagine Pat O'Sullivan coming out with something like that.

Bohs have released a fourth away shirt with inspirational epigrams from Stephen Kenny embroidered into the fabric.

[joey B]

Derry city also release a statement about Kenny and the Ireland job......

[thischarmingman]

https://www.derrycityfc.net/2018/11/club-statement-republic-of-ireland-manager/

[brendy_éire]

What? Why?
This is all getting very weird.

[ArFella]

Next step is full on military coup by League of Ireland clubs to force Kenny into the job, they won't take no for answer. John Caulfield and his Cork Brigade of long range artillery will shell Oriel park to gain access for the Shamrock Rovers SWAT team to smuggle Kenny into a van and dump him up to FAI HQ, while Bohs have a team of snipers to take out Mick as soon as they have a clear shot.

[sbgawa]

Hilarious stuff from Derry and Pats (co-incidence that they were the two clubs that came out against the FAI on the 5000 euro to come up with a 5 year plan)
The boards of these clubs have a responsibility to their fans to do the best thing for the club...
The best thing for Derry and Pats as clubs is not to continually **** off the FAI,

[marinobohs]

I can absolutely imagine Pat O'Sullivan coming out with something like that.

Hmmmmm is it too late to launch an 'away' jersey with a picture of SK on it (given his historic links to Dalymount blah,blah,blah) ? bet we could get great sales around Dundalk (and apparently Inchicore and Derry) :cool:

[seand]

This is fooking hilarious. Like Arsenal and Man United joining forces to suggest England take on Pep Guardiola. No vested interest here, no sirree.

[Jack B]

God bless Derry, always having our back.

[brendy_éire]

This is fooking hilarious. Like Arsenal and Man United joining forces to suggest England take on Pep Guardiola. No vested interest here, no sirree.

Maybe Stephen called round the Brandy and said we can have Paddy McEleney back if we put in a good word for him?

[PartySaint]

This is fooking hilarious. Like Arsenal and Man United joining forces to suggest England take on Pep Guardiola. No vested interest here, no sirree.

I'm surprised Cork and Rovers haven't jumped on board they have the most to gain from Keny leaving Dundalk

[seand]

Right fukkit, time for Dundalk to go cherry-picking Pats and Derry, the cheeky sods.

[El-Pietro]

I'm surprised Cork and Rovers haven't jumped on board they have the most to gain from Keny leaving Dundalk

If we said it hed stick around just to spite us. If he does get the job its going to be very interesting to see if any journalists do any digging into what happened in Scotland or his role in the double contracts at Derry.

[Ezeikial]

If we said it hed stick around just to spite us. If he does get the job its going to be very interesting to see if any journalists do any digging into what happened in Scotland or his role in the double contracts at Derry.

OK. I'll jump in.

What do you think happened in Scotland?

[Nesta99]

If we said it hed stick around just to spite us. If he does get the job its going to be very interesting to see if any journalists do any digging into what happened in Scotland or his role in the double contracts at Derry.

There are a few Cork fans that contunuously allude to far more tabloid like allegations!

[White Horse]

http://www.wexfordfc.ie/latest-news/704-wexford-fc-club-statement-re-stephen-kenny

Shams bound to issue a statement shortly.