Press Conference from RTE

[Tired&Emotional]

well i think Staunton is a hangman and I cannot respect him after what he did in Saipan...end of story. That said I am Irish and I want the team to do well , but it will just eat away at me that he and Donkey Delaney will be branded a sucess then

I wouldn't let it give me a nervous breakdown mate....move on & look in front of you not over your shoulder.....that argument is more than tiresome at this stage

[Den Perry]

ok sorry guys, Please don't put me on the ignore list. I need all the friends I can get......

[Greenbod]

ok sorry guys, Please don't put me on the ignore list. I need all the friends I can get......

You won't be going on my ignore list....I find some of your posts quite amusing.:D Keep it up!

However, I think most of your views seem to be colored by the whole Saipan debacle....this is a near obsession and in my view you are unable to be objective as a result. You need to let it go.;)

[Kingdom]

Moot point:I'd say Staunton would be odds on to have been in Croker considering he was destined for an intercounty career before the soccer took over.

A lot of the vitriol here is aimed more at the FAI rather than Staunton I'd say. It's a tough appointment to try and interpret to be honest. I can understand both sides of the "for and against". Can't say I was too happy with it myself. I don't like or dislike Steve Staunton. We don't know who the candidates for the job were so we can't say if he was the most suitable or not.

[colster]

Moot point:I'd say Staunton would be odds on to have been in Croker considering he was destined for an intercounty career before the soccer took over.


Louth in Croker:eek: :)

[Den Perry]

You won't be going on my ignore list....I find some of your posts quite amusing.:D Keep it up!

However, I think most of your views seem to be colored by the whole Saipan debacle....this is a near obsession and in my view you are unable to be objective as a result. You need to let it go.;)

Cheers....I think my animosity toward the man stems from the fact that I once had a girlfriend (during the 1990 World Cup) and while we were getting down to it in my room, she called out "Stephen", I had a poster on my wall of Stan and the only conclusion I can come to is that the two of them were carrying on behind my back

[NeilMcD]

Well u must be an ugly fcker if she went for him over you ha ha !!!!!!

[nedder]

Cheers....I think my animosity toward the man stems from the fact that I once had a girlfriend (during the 1990 World Cup) and while we were getting down to it in my room, she called out "Stephen", I had a poster on my wall of Stan and the only conclusion I can come to is that the two of them were carrying on behind my back

:D :D
Yourself and Stan must have similar technique!!

[Kingdom]

:D :D
Yourself and Stan must have similar technique!!
He's a ginger.

[colster]

Cheers....I think my animosity toward the man stems from the fact that I once had a girlfriend (during the 1990 World Cup) and while we were getting down to it in my room, she called out "Stephen", I had a poster on my wall of Stan and the only conclusion I can come to is that the two of them were carrying on behind my back

I think you'll find that McCarthy was the more persistent tackler from behind in that WC.

[Kingdom]

Louth in Croker:eek: :)
Ever hear of the phrase: Triple-Header?

[NeilMcD]

Actually Louth played in Croke Park in the Hurling last year and got beaten by London. This was in the Nicky Rackard Cup I think.

[colster]

Ever hear of the phrase: Triple-Header?

Triple Header. I think you should talk to Den about his with Himself, His Bird and Stan during WC 1990. :p

[lofty9]

Cheers....I think my animosity toward the man stems from the fact that I once had a girlfriend (during the 1990 World Cup) and while we were getting down to it in my room, she called out "Stephen", I had a poster on my wall of Stan and the only conclusion I can come to is that the two of them were carrying on behind my back

you once had a girlfriend? its been a long time since you got down to it then -that could explain all your frustration ?

[Stuttgart88]

I think my animosity toward the man stems from the fact that I once had a girlfriend (during the 1990 World Cup)
Only once? And in 1990. No wonder you've so much pent up frustration & anger.

[Karlos]

Your all entitled to your opinions on the new manager but you should never lose sight of the fact that there is only one man who can give the Irish fan's thumbs up or down to this appointment.

So what are Alan Hunter's thoughts on all this?!!!:D ;) :)

[jockser]

Louth in Croker
Oi!!! we will have less of that:p !!!
Ill let you know that Staunton DID play for louth in Croke park at underage level.
Go on Stan do us proud :)

[geysir]

I suppose there was no message of support from Roy Keane read out at the press conference?

[Tired&Emotional]

I suppose there was no message of support from Roy Keane read out at the press conference?


...from who???!!:p

[NeilMcD]

Yeah I dont think Roy Keane and Bobby Robson get on.

[Tired&Emotional]

Something about an argument over the last prawn sandwich at Michael Kennedy's Christmas party:p :eek:

[geysir]

Don't you think it would be a wonderful gesture from Roy to the new manager wishing him well in his new role and if he is ever stuck for for a CM... :)

[Greenbod]

Cheers....I think my animosity toward the man stems from the fact that I once had a girlfriend (during the 1990 World Cup) and while we were getting down to it in my room, she called out "Stephen", I had a poster on my wall of Stan and the only conclusion I can come to is that the two of them were carrying on behind my back

:D :D Great response!

[JimmyP]

Just when it was all startin' to sink in, and I was beginning to relucatantly accept it (I was warming to the idea of the 4 of them going to different games at the weekend, Stan saying he's open to Trundle and the eircom league, etc.), I watched the press conference...
...couldn't string a sentence together between the two of them :mad:

[klein4]

kinda the way I felt on hearing the press conferance on the radio when I got home....was like a bad priest saying mass. Staunton comes accross very badly as a public speaker...

[SunnySweeney]

kinda the way I felt on hearing the press conferance on the radio when I got home....was like a bad priest saying mass. Staunton comes accross very badly as a public speaker...

I agree with you and I made reference to his boring monotone on a previous thread. He doesn't have any BUZZ about him. He doesn't inspire and has no tactical experience. In the end he brings nothing to the table.

Ultimately I feel he will fail to motivate the players and the Irish public. The press conference today was dismal and depressing. Unless Staunton gets off to an immediate winning start they will get worse. The media enjoy a bit of banter. Staunton doesn't have it. The media will soon lose patience and kill the poor sod off.

Handy money though. Even if he fails, it will not be the worst thing that happened to him.

[Tired&Emotional]

I agree with you and I made reference to his boring monotone on a previous thread. He doesn't have any BUZZ about him. He doesn't inspire and has no tactical experience. In the end he brings nothing to the table.

Ultimately I feel he will fail to motivate the players and the Irish public. The press conference today was dismal and depressing. Unless Staunton gets off to an immediate winning start they will get worse. The media enjoy a bit of banter. Staunton doesn't have it. The media will soon lose patience and kill the poor sod off.

Handy money though. Even if he fails, it will not be the worst thing that happened to him.

Not sure how you can make the leap from "not the best public speaker in the world" to "failure at international mgt" but anyway....

Think Stan was (understandably) a bit nervous but after the press conf. he was cracking jokes with some of the media during one-on-one interviews - the lad is well capable of handling himself!

As for the boring monotones etc....try a comedy club for comedy - I'm looking forward to a successful mgt and good results:D

[Peadar]

Was anyone else bored to tears listening to him?

I hope the plan is to have Bobby in our dressing room, giving the team talk and Stan in the opposition dressing room, putting them to sleep.

The sooner the football begins, the better because this is depressing stuff.

[Tired&Emotional]

The sooner the football begins, the better.....


Agree with you on that one!

[OwlsFan]

why was Aldo your choice? did you both sport similar moustaches in the 80's?

I did actually :o

He was my choice because (a) He had managerial experience and some success; (b) He's an ex-Irish international; (c) He would bring passion to the job and (d) I don't think there would be the same negatively surrounding the appointment. I just don't see what Staunton possesses that he doesn't and he should have been interviewed by the FAI out of courtesy even if Delaney had made his mind up.

On a positive note: Appointment of Charlton not widely applauded and he was a success; appointment of Kerr widely applauded and he failed. Staunton not widely applauded and he will be a............

Saipan - don't mention the war!

[jockser]

Was anyone else bored to tears listening to him?
The sooner the football begins, the better because this is depressing stuff.

He doesn't have any BUZZ about him. He doesn't inspire and has no tactical experience. In the end he brings nothing to the table

Staunton comes accross very badly as a public speaker...

Lets install "Hector Anseo!!!" intead as manager for all these who were bored and want oscar performances then FFS :rolleyes:

[Peadar]

...for all these who were bored and want oscar performances then FFS :rolleyes:

Some of us think there's more to being a manager than having played a lot of games.
You obviously come from the same school of thought as John Delaney, which gives your opinion a zero rating in my book.

[NeilMcD]

Well to be fair to jockser I think he was making the point that some people put public speaking as one of the main credentials you need to be a top class manager. There is no doubt that Bobby Robson was fare more comfortable infront of the media than Stan was. But by all accounts from the journalists on the Hub last night, the minute he did one on one interviews Staunton was very talkative and informative. The players certainly responded to him in 2002 as that team was pretty average without keane but Staunton showed leadership skills after the debacle of Saipan. I think that is more important than whether he can crack a few joke or give great press conferences. Brian Kerr gave a great 1st press conference

[jockser]

Was anyone else bored to tears listening to him?

I hope the plan is to have Bobby in our dressing room, giving the team talk and Stan in the opposition dressing room, putting them to sleep.


Some of us think there's more to being a manager than having played a lot of games.
You obviously come from the same school of thought as John Delaney, which gives your opinion a zero rating in my book.LOL well seeing as this is your "insight" into football i couldnt give a toss to your opinion either lad :D

[beautifulrock]

"some of us think there's more to being a manager than having played a lot of games.
You obviously come from the same school of thought as John Delaney, which gives your opinion a zero rating in my book."

I agree that there is indeed more to a manager than having played a lot of games. However, I do not put his public speaking performance top or any where near top of that list. Did you ever hear Bob Paisley, Kenny Dalglish even Fergie in his early years.

[Peadar]

LOL well seeing as this is your "insight" into football...

The appointment of Stan clearly had nothing to do with insight into football. You're on the side of John Delaney and therefore against the majority of people on here, "lad"!

[jockser]

Well to be fair to jockser I think he was making the point that some people put public speaking as one of the main credentials you need to be a top class manager. There is no doubt that Bobby Robson was fare more comfortable infront of the media than Stan was. But by all accounts from the journalists on the Hub last night, the minute he did one on one interviews Staunton was very talkative and informative. The players certainly responded to him in 2002 as that team was pretty average without keane but Staunton showed leadership skills after the debacle of Saipan. I think that is more important than whether he can crack a few joke or give great press conferences. Brian Kerr gave a great 1st press conferenceExactly lad! i just couldnt have been bother to try explain that to some people in here though.....they want big performances at press conferences......

[Peadar]

I do not put his public speaking performance top or any where near top of that list.

If by some miracle, Stan knows something about coaching, he'll need to impart that knowledge onto the players. How do you expect him to do that!
For someone who speaks at a rate of 1 word per minute, he wont get much said during the halftime break.

[jockser]

The appointment of Stan clearly had nothing to do with insight into football. You're on the side of John Delaney and therefore against the majority of people on here, "lad"!No but silly remarks on boring conferences are just that....silly
Im not on Delaneys side....i dont think stan is the best choice. I just commented on a few irrelevent comments on how stan will be as manager :rolleyes:
The fact you say im against the majority in here is again a bit silly "lad" isnt it.....

[jockser]

If by some miracle, Stan knows something about coaching, he'll need to impart that knowledge onto the players. How do you expect him to do that!
For someone who speaks at a rate of 1 word per minute, he wont get much said during the halftime break.LOL thats just and ignoratant statement. You have no idea what Stan knows or doesnt know about coaching..... we will all just have to wait and see wont we. Your comment on him speaking at 1 word per minute is just silly again :D

[Den Perry]

LOL thats just and ignoratant statement. You have no idea what Stan knows or doesnt know about coaching..... we will all just have to wait and see wont we. Your comment on him speaking at 1 word per minute is just silly again :D

What does "ignoratant" mean?

[beautifulrock]

If by some miracle, Stan knows something about coaching, he'll need to impart that knowledge onto the players. How do you expect him to do that!
For someone who speaks at a rate of 1 word per minute, he wont get much said during the halftime break.

Peader, you know well there is a major difference between speaking at a press conference and speaking to your "peers" as our new boss will be doing most of the time. I still do not agree that public speaking and being a top class manager go hand in hand. However, I do agree that the need and ability to communicate is vital, from what I have seen so far I am reasonably confident that he can do it and do it well. Time will tell of course.

[jockser]

What does "ignoratant" mean?Oh God another one who points out typos....mybad!:rolleyes:

[Peadar]

You have no idea what Stan knows or doesnt know about coaching...

I suppose you think that's acceptable, jockser Delaney, do you!

It's reasonable to hire a man for the national coaching job, even though no one knows the extent of his coaching knowledge/ability!

He had his chance to alay our fears somewhat, in the press conference yesterday but what do we get?!
Some tripe taken straight out of the George W. Bush book of shíte.

"I'm the boss. I'm the gaffer. At the end of the day what I say goes, the buck stops with me."

[Stuttgart88]

I'll be waiting to see if performances pick up before I make any real judgments, but I thought the press conf was OK. Certainly no further reason for any doubts anyone may have had beforehand. The proof of the pudding is in the eating, not reading the recipe.

[jockser]

It's reasonable to hire a man for the national coaching job, even though no one knows the extent of his coaching knowledge/ability!
i dunno ....ask marco van basten.
Can you not just give it a rest until we see the performances and then make your mind up instead of making judgements from press conferences?

I'll be waiting to see if performances pick up before I make any real judgments, but I thought the press conf was OK. Certainly no further reason for any doubts anyone may have had beforehand. The proof of the pudding is in the eating, not reading the recipe.
Well said sir! Lets give Staunton and his team a chance!

[colster]

He had his chance to alay our fears somewhat, in the press conference yesterday but what do we get?!
Some tripe taken straight out of the George W. Bush book of shíte.

"I'm the boss. I'm the gaffer. At the end of the day what I say goes, the buck stops with me."

What could he have said to allay your fears exactly?
The Press Conference was just a PR formality/courtesy. It was no different to any other similar conference I've heard.

[Peadar]

What could he have said to allay your fears exactly?

"I'm not up to the job. Bobby is going to run the show until a qualified coach can be secured."

Something along those lines might have done the trick.

[Jerry The Saint]

I'll be waiting to see if performances pick up before I make any real judgments, but I thought the press conf was OK. Certainly no further reason for any doubts anyone may have had beforehand. The proof of the pudding is in the eating, not reading the recipe.

I don't know about you but I'd be reluctant to eat the first pudding ever made by someone with zero pudding-making experience....

[jockser]

"I'm not up to the job. Bobby is going to run the show until a qualified coach can be secured."

Something along those lines might have done the trick.
Pathetic