View Full Version : First Irish Manager to get the Chop in 2006?
ThatGuy
06/02/2006, 3:55 PM
Gareth Farrelly (Bohs)
Damien Richardson (Cork)
Stephen Kenny (Derry)
Paul Doolin (Drogheda)
Dermot Keely (Dublin City)
Alan Matthews (Longford Town)
Pat Fenlon (Shels)
John McDonnell (St.Pats)
Pete Mahon (UCD)
Other (Please State)
Is there a point in listing the all the Div 1 managers because it will be fairly irrelevant where they finish this year (and the only name I know is Scully)? Will they even fit? Feel free to add them though?
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Mod Edit : Max of ten options for a poll lads
Got rid of 3 "novelties", Kerley, Connor and Devlin so "other" option can be included. Suitable for poll now?
ThatGuy
06/02/2006, 3:58 PM
I think the first to go will be Alan Matthews or John McDonnell. I think that (probably unfairly) Paul Doolin and Gareth Farrelly will be under a lot of pressure if things don't start off well for their clubs. I don't think any other manager will be in danger within the next few months unless they find their club adrift at the bottom by 10+ points.
Block G Raptor
06/02/2006, 4:12 PM
Roddy's a shoe in
Schumi
06/02/2006, 4:26 PM
Farrelly and McDonnell would be the most likely I'd imagine. I haven't a notion about Collins, he's probably more likely to walk than be sacked.
JC_GUFC
06/02/2006, 4:30 PM
For me I'd say Farrelly or Matthews, though Fenlon could be under pressure if Shels start badly - then again the fact is most clubs can't afford to sack their managers!!!
Anto McC
06/02/2006, 4:53 PM
Farrelly!
De Town
06/02/2006, 5:16 PM
Mathews and McDonnell have both just signed new contracts with their respective clubs but I could still see either of them go if things start off badly.
CuanaD
06/02/2006, 5:16 PM
Hopefully Staunton;)
pineapple stu
06/02/2006, 5:25 PM
Who's George Burges?!
Would have said McDonnell had he not signed a two or three year extension. Possibly Farrelly too, though you have to say a lot of those managers do look secure for the foreseeable future.
JC_GUFC
06/02/2006, 5:29 PM
I dunno - Pete Mahon's got a tough job appeasing all those new fans UCD are going to be attracting.
Raheny Red
06/02/2006, 5:41 PM
Who's George Burges?!
He is a character in one of Roddy Doyle's novels (The Snapper:confused: ) and looks a bit like Devlin :D
Anyway it will be Johny Mac for the Sack! :p
After Dublin City lose their first few games Keely'll walk himself
ThatGuy
06/02/2006, 6:11 PM
Got rid of the likely bottom 3 managers and the novelties, and added an "other" option so poll can have ten choices.
sniffa
06/02/2006, 6:41 PM
John Ryan ...Kildare County
Maynard
06/02/2006, 7:08 PM
After Dublin City lose their first few games Keely'll walk himself
No chance I'm afraid.:rolleyes:
Dr.Nightdub
06/02/2006, 7:19 PM
Can't see Johnny Mc being given the boot - his contract was due to finish at the end of this season but he's been given a (target-related) extension for a year. Given the fact that we allegedly tried to get shot of our useless CEO without incurring a big payoff, can't see the board taking on board the expense. If we get "relegated", that might change, but not before the end of the season.
My money would be on Farrelly, it must be all of 18 months since Bohs fans last called for a manager's head, they must already be getting worried about losing their touch.
Doolin. They may have won the cup, but other than that it was a poor league season considering the massive investment levels there for a couple of years now. I just think the guy's useless and that it'll catch up with him.
I'd say Fenlon would be under pressure if they start badly, but I don't think they will, and don't think Shels could afford to sack him.
Farrelly or Matthews would want decent starts as well.
It's going to be a strange season though, not knowing what's coming next year.
no chance doolin will get the chop.The board fu@kin love him.No matter what happens this season he will be with us for the duration.We reallystarted to gel at the end of the last season so who knows.I reckon farrelly will be the first to go if bohs get off to a bad start !
sligoman
06/02/2006, 9:40 PM
I think Keely, Matthews and O'Donnell will all get sacked/leave this season....
ger121
06/02/2006, 10:57 PM
Matthews or McDonnell for me. Farrelly's job should be safe unless we have a shocker
soccerc
06/02/2006, 11:37 PM
He is a character in one of Roddy Doyle's novels (The Snapper:confused: ) and looks a bit like Devlin :D
Strange imagination there Red if you can discern any likeness from words in a novel where Georgie Burgess is hardly described, apart from getting Sharon's knickers off, and Pat Devlin.
I'd suggest you read the book or indeed the trilogy rather than relying on the cinematic version where actors are used!!:D
dcfc_dee
07/02/2006, 8:06 AM
Keely or Matthews
Roverstillidie
07/02/2006, 9:51 AM
get the chop? farrelly.
walk? keely.
gustavo
07/02/2006, 11:01 AM
Strange imagination there Red if you can discern any likeness from words in a novel where Georgie Burgess is hardly described, apart from getting Sharon's knickers off, and Pat Devlin.
I'd suggest you read the book or indeed the trilogy rather than relying on the cinematic version where actors are used!!:D
i presume they mean the actor that portrays Burgess in the film bears a resemblence to Devlin:)
bit of trivia the same actor is also Pat Mustard from Father Ted
monkey magic
07/02/2006, 10:19 PM
matthews if the crowds keep stayin away..
dcfcsteve
07/02/2006, 11:55 PM
Roddy Collins.
No matter where he ends up, he'll be in and out before he even has the time to get comfy...!
kevin_devine
08/02/2006, 8:52 AM
if Keely gets the boo or walks it will be the best thing for Dublin City, he is awful
McDonnell for me, don't know how he's still in a job after last season. Farrelly will be under pressure as well......
daniel
08/02/2006, 9:35 AM
Paul Doolin, spent alot of money in recent years with know success until last year, alot of pressure on him to perform miracles, if things don't go his way, its bye bye lol
McDonnell for me, don't know how he's still in a job after last season. Farrelly will be under pressure as well......
Maybe the relevant boards are willing to give them time.
Pablo
08/02/2006, 11:00 AM
Fenlon
NY Hoop
08/02/2006, 1:08 PM
Keely will walk out on I cant believe its not home farm and go to Glentoran.
KOH
Maybe the relevant boards are willing to give them time.
Obviously they are.........
YoungHoop
08/02/2006, 2:33 PM
like the way you dont have bray in!!! as if they would be sacking their manager
like the way you dont have bray in!!! as if they would be sacking their manager
Thats the whole reason Tomo ! no point having a manager in the list that has'nt a hope in hell of getting the chop......
sligoman
08/02/2006, 2:53 PM
Thats the whole reason Tomo ! no point having a manager in the list that has'nt a hope in hell of getting the chop......Why is Rico and Stephen Kenny there then? It's hardly likely that they'll get sacked this season!
Why is Rico and Stephen Kenny there then? It's hardly likely that they'll get sacked this season!
Because they have more of a chance they been sacked or leaving there clubs than devo would with bray....
Speranza
08/02/2006, 2:58 PM
Disagree Sligoman.
There were protests outside Turners X at one point last year calling for Rico and Lennox out. Cork fans are incredibly fickle and I wouldn't be surprised to see Rico under pressure if Cork don't get a good start.
Can't imagine any situation where Kenny would be sacked.
Schumi
08/02/2006, 3:03 PM
I don't think even Cork fans are that fickle. Realistically, there's no real chance they'll finish below third at worst and it would be a bit much if they sacked a year after winning the league.
Jerry The Saint
08/02/2006, 3:16 PM
Why is Rico and Stephen Kenny there then? It's hardly likely that they'll get sacked this season!
Save this post.
Can't imagine any situation where Kenny would be sacked.
This too! :D
It's unlikely but all sorts of things can go wrong, on and off the field.
I'm sure Dolan thought he was pretty secure after a good European run and taking Cork to within a game of winning the title but he didn't even make it to the first game of the following season.
Kenny, Keely and Roddy Collins have all been shown the door recently following successful seasons in one way or another. Last season two trophy-winners - Fenlon and Matthews came under a bit of pressure.
I think Devo is a fair exception. Pretty much everything that is going to happen to Bray has happened already during Devlin's reign - if they were going to get rid of him they'd have done it years ago!
Because they have more of a chance they been sacked or leaving there clubs than devo would with bray....
Roo's right in fairness. As long as Devo can walk he' rule the Carlisle also there's nobody with the balls to stand up to him so i am afraid we are stuck with him the little hitler!!!
Aaron
09/02/2006, 11:09 AM
Its out of the question as to whether Kenny will be sacked. Hes done wonders with us.:D
Sonic
09/02/2006, 11:52 AM
[QUOTE=ndrog]no chance doolin will get the chop.The board fu@kin love him.No matter what happens this season he will be with us for the duration.[QUOTE]
Same with matthews im afraid :mad:
no chance doolin will get the chop.The board fu@kin love him.No matter what happens this season he will be with us for the duration.
Same with matthews im afraid :mad:
Shock horror, boards supporting managers that bring home silverware :rolleyes:
Sonic
09/02/2006, 12:01 PM
as you can see its a pity that the majority of the fans think the suns shines out of his ass too
There were protests outside Turners X at one point last year calling for Rico and Lennox out. Cork fans are incredibly fickle and I wouldn't be surprised to see Rico under pressure if Cork don't get a good start.
That was more to do with people wanting Dolan back than actually having a problem with Rico or Lennox.
Rico is quite popular amongst City fans now (so was Dolan though!) and although there will be serious pressure to retain the title I can't see too many people calling for his head unless we have an absolutely disasterous start.
I wouldn't want to lose him anyway myself because he's better than any other manager in the EL at the moment.
as you can see its a pity that the majority of the fans think the suns shines out of his ass too
Actually I'd say the opposite - 3 years of a hate campaign, interupted by our only senior trophies, ever.
pineapple stu
09/02/2006, 12:21 PM
Good to see Pete Mahon's job is the safest around!
Staunton :p or failing that Matthews
Wiseguy
09/02/2006, 2:16 PM
Its out of the question as to whether Kenny will be sacked. Hes done wonders with us.:D
He could lose the club in a poker game,sleep with the chairmans wife and father kids to all the players wives.That could get get him the sack:D
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