Next Senior Men's Team Manager - Runners and Riders

[CraftyToePoke]

I feel like all Diggsys upset with having to go camping with the In Laws just came out in full force and got directed at poor Crafty... feckin hope it doesn't rain in the campsite now to top it off or we'll all get it!!

Not only will it rain, he'll probably pitch the tent in a storm drain runoff and as he is washed way in his knickers he'll shout, f u c k youuuu Stephen Kenny may you burn in hell for this.

[John83]

Man, we really are starved for news on this. Thread's gone, Jeff.

[Razors left peg]

If we don't hear something by next week John we'll be discussing the merits of Bill Lacey vs The Selection Committee

[samhaydenjr]

Could Lennon be trying to force a decision in his favour?

[Razors left peg]

Could Lennon be trying to force a decision in his favour?

Holding a metaphorical knife to the FAIs throats?

[tetsujin1979]

Crafty my darling Clementine
I thought we'd kissed and made up. Obviously not.
You helped and supported the downfall of our national team. At no stage, until it was too late did you man up and say. " I was wrong" or "Stephen Kenny was actually not qualified for the job"

Look at your sign off! your actually an embarrassment.
Your criticism is about the length of my posts or my standard of English. Meanwhile we are currently three places behind Burkina Faso in the world rankings. What are we doing this summer, going to Germany? No. I'm going to camping in France with my in-laws and I'm actually blaming you and the other morons that made the Kenny nightmare a reality.

Get a room you two

[seanfhear]

Get a room you two
Have a foot.ie Baby.

[Olé Olé]

No piece from Rowan in the Times today. Must not have had a sniff worth taking a little time of out of his holidays to report.

[seanfhear]

Shirley ~ ~ If there was an imminent appointment ~ There would be some leaks.

[texidub]

FAI taking its sweet time. There's matches coming up soon and the nation can't hold its breath much longer... we've things to do.

[ontheotherhand]

Look on the bright side, at least we aren't paying someone with the money we don't have.

[seanfhear]

FAI taking its sweet time. There's matches coming up soon and the nation can't hold its breath much longer... we've things to do.
If its the wrong choice ~ I am waiting to go ballistic !

Primed I am.

[seanfhear]

Look on the bright side, at least we aren't paying someone with the money we don't have.
Have we actually stopped paying Robbie Keane yet ? !

[John83]

We could have a phone-in vote to decide the team next time around. Why spend money on a manager when you can make money selecting the team? Of course, it could backfire when Connor McGregor and Michael D Higgins are selected at centre half.

[ontheotherhand]

We could have a phone-in vote to decide the team next time around. Why spend money on a manager when you can make money selecting the team? Of course, it could backfire when Connor McGregor and Michael D Higgins are selected at centre half.

Well we do need to start looking at options other than Nathan Collins.

[pineapple stu]

A foot.ie selection committee maybe?

OK, maybe by the time of kick-off we still wouldn't have agreed on the keeper, let alone the other 10 players. There'd probably be at least three random underage prospects in the squad for no real reason other than "potential". And then there's the three deaths caused by completely missing Crafty's sarcasm.

Other than that, I don't see any issues. And it'd probably still be better than the Stephen Kenny reign.

[John83]

Well we do need to start looking at options other than Nathan Collins.
See this is our problem. Collins has some caps now, so any random thug who used to lecture at Galway is worth a shot just in case he's the better centre half. I just don't see it.

[Razors left peg]

See this is our problem. Collins has some caps now, so any random thug who used to lecture at Galway is worth a shot just in case he's the better centre half. I just don't see it.

Collins is 22 now, past it, there's bound to be some 16 year old who's duel qualified and tenuous links who we should be capping instead.

[SkStu]

We could have a phone-in vote to decide the team next time around. Why spend money on a manager when you can make money selecting the team? Of course, it could backfire when Connor McGregor and Michael D Higgins are selected at centre half.

Could be onto something there, John. Maybe the FAI sets up those phone lines or text ins where it costs €5 per call/text*, you get to select your player at each position. After a campaign or two, there’s enough money in the kitty for Carsley to come on board and hire him the squad orthodontist.


*terms and conditions apply

[pineapple stu]

Like entering Fantasy Football in the newspapers in the 90s?

I like it actually.

[ontheotherhand]

Great content of a Sunday folks.

I think we are on to something. Can always run the starting 11 by ChatGPT just to be sure Higgins shouldn't be playing in centre mid instead of Collins.

[JR89]

Have we actually stopped paying Robbie Keane yet ? !

His FAI contract ended sometime in 2022.

[seanfhear]

I knew some-one who was close to a building contractor where, these three building contractors used to be generally in for the same jobs ~ ~ Anyway the two contractors that didn't get the job were pretty much always told, before the one that did get the job ~ ~ The two that didn't get it, usually gave the other fella the heads up so that he could set his preparations in motion.

I am hoping that this has happened with the Neil Lennon chat !

[SkStu]

His FAI contract ended sometime in 2022.

Who’s cutting the oranges now, do we know?

[JR89]

Who’s cutting the oranges now, do we know?

Keith Andrews took over that job until he was left go last year.

[SkStu]

Keith Andrews took over that job until he was left go last year.

It ain’t much but it’s honest work.

[Razors left peg]

https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/republic-ireland-manager-latest-fai-32153711#google_vignette

McCadden saying Lennon has been told he's out

[Razors left peg]

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/chris-coleman-ireland-manager-lee-carsley-wales-b2498249.html

Miguel Delaney saying Chris Coleman still hanging around like bad smell

[Diggs246]

I know it's wrong on so many levels, but I wouldn't say no for Denis O'Brien to come along and pony up the the extra 200k to get carsley over the line.

[Razors left peg]

I know it's wrong on so many levels, but I wouldn't say no for Denis O'Brien to come along and pony up the the extra 200k to get carsley over the line.

If JP can give 32 million to the GAA and it be celebrated I don't see why we should look down our nose at a benefactor

[CraftyToePoke]

If JP can give 32 million to the GAA and it be celebrated I don't see why we should look down our nose at a benefactor

I hear every other county put their million on Limerick for the hurling.

[Razors left peg]

I hear every other county put their million on Limerick for the hurling.

Limerick put their money on legal fees for their players

[zero]

feels like Coleman is in pole position. massively underwhelming if so, but I'll give the guy my backing if it turns out that way.

[seanfhear]

If JP can give 32 million to the GAA and it be celebrated I don't see why we should look down our nose at a benefactor
Who is the rich-est poster of foot.ie ( I don't think it's me )

[SkStu]

Who is the rich-est poster of foot.ie ( I don't think it's me )

You don’t think it’s you - means to me you must be fairly loaded, just can’t be sure.

I’d say Stutts.

[seanfhear]

You don’t think it’s you - means to me you must be fairly loaded, just can’t be sure.

I’d say Stutts.OK, You got me ~ A Fiver !

[Razors left peg]

You don’t think it’s you - means to me you must be fairly loaded, just can’t be sure.

I’d say Stutts.

All that money you are hoarding in the back ar$e of nowhere in Canada Stu, put it to use

[Jolly Red Giant]

feels like Coleman is in pole position. massively underwhelming if so, but I'll give the guy my backing if it turns out that way.
Coleman, as a coach, is probably worse than Lennon - just doesn't have the baggage.

I really am astonished that these two clowns are being touted as possible candidates while Chris Hughton is being ignored. And before someone jumps down my throat for mentioning Hughton - I am doing it in the context of talking about Lennon, Coleman, Keane or any of the other donkeys being mentioned. If Carsley or Barry (or some other coach with a decent record or recognised potential) are willing to do the job then fair enough - otherwise Hughton is head and shoulders above the rest of these guys as a coach.

[Jolly Red Giant]

Have we actually stopped paying Robbie Keane yet ? !
Keane got €150K in 2019, €200K in 2020 and 2021 and €250K for the first seven months of 2022 when his contract ended.

[Razors left peg]

Coleman, as a coach, is probably worse than Lennon - just doesn't have the baggage.

I really am astonished that these two clowns are being touted as possible candidates while Chris Hughton is being ignored. And before someone jumps down my throat for mentioning Hughton - I am doing it in the context of talking about Lennon, Coleman, Keane or any of the other donkeys being mentioned. If Carsley or Barry (or some other coach with a decent record or recognised potential) are willing to do the job then fair enough - otherwise Hughton is head and shoulders above the rest of these guys as a coach.

Hughtons record is no better than the clowns as you call them, in fact I'd say Lennon getting Celtic to Champ League Qtr final and Coleman getting Wales to Euros semi are both higher peaks than Hughton ever achieved. I think it's safe to say most of us dont want anything to do with all 3 and if any are appointed Canham needs firing. He set out a criteria for a head coach and none of those 3 come close to it

[pineapple stu]

Hughton/Lennon/Coleman all seem much of a muchness really, don't they?

Probably Carsley is there as well only he's won something (with a very good squad) and hasn't had a club management career to mess up

This is the latest from Dan McD - https://m.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/daniel-mcdonnell-negative-lee-carsley-vibes-place-fai-chiefs-in-spotlight/a1420933334.html

Not encouraging. Though it's strange that Lennon has seemingly been told he's not being appointed if Carsley is at absolute best 50/50.

[ontheotherhand]

Hughton/Lennon/Coleman all seem much of a muchness really, don't they?

Probably Carsley is there as well only he's won something (with a very good squad) and hasn't had a club management career to mess up

This is the latest from Dan McD - https://m.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/daniel-mcdonnell-negative-lee-carsley-vibes-place-fai-chiefs-in-spotlight/a1420933334.html

Not encouraging. Though it's strange that Lennon has seemingly been told he's not being appointed if Carsley is at absolute best 50/50.

Grim reading.

[backstothewall]

It sort of feels like Chris Coleman's main qualification for the job is that he isn't Neil Lennon.

If it's come down to a straight choice between the 2 of them, I feel the FAI have made the right choice. But it should never have come down to those 2.

[Razors left peg]

From Kevin Kilbane article....


"The FAI (https://www.irishtimes.com/tags/football-association-of-ireland-fai/), in their managerial search, appear stuck on this very issue as budgetary constraints hinder the appointment of certain backroom staff. I was hopeful in January that a deal could be struck between Lee Carsley and the association (https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2024/01/20/kevin-kilbane-if-the-fai-are-looking-for-a-long-term-project-all-roads-lead-to-lee-carsley/). The dogs in the street know that he is the number one target but if negotiations come unstuck, none of the other reported candidates fit the job specification.
Except for Anthony Barry. The Liverpudlian ticks the FAI’s “head coach” box and he seems capable of embedding a style of play down the Irish age grades. Ironically, Barry is part of Tuchel’s coaching staff at Bayern, so watch this space."



Tuchel about to be fired I'd say so Barry does become viable again. It's hard to believe that our back up plan was waiting for Barry though so again I'd say we really know F all

[John83]

There's something really telling about how I know all of the names linked with the job. Heck, I knew who all of them were 15 years ago. Premiership clubs appoint managers I've never heard of with good profiles build in other leagues I don't read much news about. The FAI reaches for the usual suspects with a budget fit for a third of one of them.

[Stuttgart88]

There's something really telling about how I know all of the names linked with the job. Heck, I knew who all of them were 15 years ago. Premiership clubs appoint managers I've never heard of with good profiles build in other leagues I don't read much news about. The FAI reaches for the usual suspects with a budget fit for a third of one of them.

Exactly. Surely there's somebody out there we've never heard of with a beard, cool hair, tight jeans and white trainers who'll be brilliant for us. That seems to be the go to choice for all the good club teams.

[Stuttgart88]

From Kevin Kilbane article....


"The FAI (https://www.irishtimes.com/tags/football-association-of-ireland-fai/), in their managerial search, appear stuck on this very issue as budgetary constraints hinder the appointment of certain backroom staff. I was hopeful in January that a deal could be struck between Lee Carsley and the association (https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2024/01/20/kevin-kilbane-if-the-fai-are-looking-for-a-long-term-project-all-roads-lead-to-lee-carsley/). The dogs in the street know that he is the number one target but if negotiations come unstuck, none of the other reported candidates fit the job specification.
Except for Anthony Barry. The Liverpudlian ticks the FAI’s “head coach” box and he seems capable of embedding a style of play down the Irish age grades. Ironically, Barry is part of Tuchel’s coaching staff at Bayern, so watch this space."



Tuchel about to be fired I'd say so Barry does become viable again. It's hard to believe that our back up plan was waiting for Barry though so again I'd say we really know F allI wonder if Celtic should be looking at Barry too. Probably better paid.

[texidub]

It's a Klopp/Barry dream team and we're going to win the next World Cup.

[Demesne Lad]

Craig Levein, the former Scotland manager, isn't doing wonderfully well at St Johnstone,but has a better points per game ratio (approx 1.5) than Coleman.

[EalingGreen]

I see Eddie Jordan contributed his tuppenceworth to the debate the other day:

"Eddie Jordan Urges FAI To Ask Irish Super-Rich To Help Pay Managers Wages" - https://www.balls.ie/football/eddie-jordan-fai-irish-rich-wages-587312

Anyone know whether he's any relation to this Eddie Jordan from a while back?

"Eddie Jordan... ... says it's time for the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to 'get off the potty', stand on its own two feet and stop depending on hand-outs from benefactors to pay the salary of Giovanni Trapattoni, the national team manager." - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/jordan-gives-fai-red-card-on-pay-5s5g2r9h6tb