Next Manager?

[neutrino]

You ask any Cork, Pat's or Limerick fan what they think of Dolan. Then get back to me if you still think he'd be good.

Anyway, Dolan is a media man now, theirs more money in it for him.

as has been said before every manager at every club has a pro or anti fan camp. whatever cork, pats or limerick fans say that is their own opinion. and i think it's ok for sligo rovers fans to have an opinion that doesnt need to be validated against what some other fans have already said. someone else said it already that dolan never really left clubs worse than when he found him. i prefer my own opinion (right or wrong) instead of bandwagoning on a popular concensus amoung other EL fans.

You could ask fans of any club about any manager and you'd prob always get a split response.

We can both agree that dolan wont be the next sligo manager so we can leave it there.

as for Alan Matthews, i wouldnt be best enthused to see him appointed but if he was to make rovers stable in the prem like longford have been then why not.

[Only1Rovers]

Dolan voiced his opinion on the way the MC treated the Farmer in the Star today, looks as tho he has no interest in coming to Sligo, so no need to harp on about him.

[Bravo]

According to yesterdays Star mathews is due to resign tomorrow.

[Red&White Rover]

It'll be Vadequin...

[gustavo]

poll added

[feo123]

its vadequin, 90% sure

[gustavo]

I heard its likely to be Matthews ! But your guess is as good as mine

[feo123]

well i just heard he was seen with certain people in more places than one

[sligoman]

Would rather Matthews than Vaudequin...for starters, it's easier to spell:D.

[feo123]

id prefer leo tierney

[sligoman]

id prefer leo tierneySo would I but don't think that's a possibility.

[feo123]

So would I but don't think that's a possibility.

me neither but id just prefer to see leo take over! gave a good interview on ocean today aswell.....just think vadequin would only upset the team, dont like the reports im hearing about him and just has a look about him :o

[Kivlehan]

I put the guy from Longford in the poll since he's actually an established manager at the same level. If they have any sense, they'll pick someone who has had relative success at this level rather than someone like the French guy who has coached a third rate team in a lesser league.

However, since the positive reports on the team's performance in Galway have surfaced I wondered did they play so well and so hard because Rob MacDonald prepared them very well or because they were happy to be rid of him? If it is the former, maybe someone should ask "The Farmer" to come back. Anyone know how the players feel about MacDonald?

[feo123]

I put the guy from Longford in the poll since he's actually an established manager at the same level. If they have any sense, they'll pick someone who has had relative success at this level rather than someone like the French guy who has coached a third rate team in a lesser league.

However, since the positive reports on the team's performance in Galway have surfaced I wondered did they play so well and so hard because Rob MacDonald prepared them very well or because they were happy to be rid of him? If it is the former, maybe someone should ask "The Farmer" to come back. Anyone know how the players feel about MacDonald?

i'm only going on an over heard conversation but i heard they liked him, and that they enjoyed coming into training every day for a change!

[avvenalaf]

Alan Matthews is a part time manager with Longford. He is a regional director for a financial institution and won't be throwing that up. Nice guy but strictly a long ball coach. Paddy Quinn will get the job.

[sligoman]

Matthews is a bank manager in Dublin. Also works with TV3 on some programme. Can't see him re-locating to Sligo if the board want that?

[Red4Eva]

Paddy Quinn will get the job.

who's he?? ex-glentoran player or hunger striker according to google

[sligoman]

who's he?? ex-glentoran player or hunger striker according to googleThe second option. He's teaching Foy extreme weight loss techniques:D.

[avvenalaf]

Pascal Vaudequin was never called anything except Paddy Quinn when he was at Derry City.

[roversman]

roy coyle what this space

[feo123]

was he the succesful glentoran manager?

[Fear Manach]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/irish/4685916.stm

[sligoman]

Jaysus, I don't think Coyle would be too bad of an appointment tbh. Would much prefer him over Vaudequin or Matthews.

[Fivesilver]

Renewing the Crazy Gang connection. Plus his folks are from Tubbercurry - Raf'd be captain. :)

[Redie]

It's a full two page spread in today's sun about him wanting the job.

[Fivesilver]

In fairness, Phelan's recent coaching record isn't exactly encouraging. Otago United finished bottom (http://www.soccerotago.co.nz/OtagoUnited06/Seasn06-07/NZFCrevu2007.htm) of the New Zealand Football Championships.
Finished the season with a league record 8-0 loss, to add to three 5-1s and a 5-0.

He'd be motivated if nothing else. :o

[akearins]

One of todays tabloids has Terry Phelan being touted.Would hope not looking at his current situation managing in New Zeland ina n 8 team league and they are second bottom...Just please do not let the MC select the next manager or we will be repeating maistakes of the past

[Bravo]

Phelan in contention for Sligo post – report


March 15, 2007

Former Republic of Ireland defender Terry Phelan is a shock candidate for the vacant manager’s position at eircom League Premier Division side Sligo Rovers, according to a Thursday morning newspaper report.


Phelan won more than 40 caps for Ireland during his career, and played for Jack Charlton’s side at the World Cup finals in the USA in 1994.

The Mancunian, who turns 40 on Friday, has moved into coaching in recent years, with spells at American side Charleston Battery and Otago United in New Zealand.

But he is keen on a move to Sligo, where he would hope to follow Lawrie Sanchez and Steve Cotterill in making an impression before going on to greater things elsewhere.

He told the Irish Sun: “It’s always been an ambition of mine to go to Sligo. It’s my hometown club – my mother’s hometown club – and I love the area.

“Other managers have shown that doing well at Sligo can be a springboard. People like Steve Cotterill, who started at Sligo and is a very highly-rated manager in England.”

[feo123]

making an impression before going on to greater things elsewhere.


“Other managers have shown that doing well at Sligo can be a springboard.”

brilliant

[avvenalaf]

Found this on a messageboard.............

re: re: re: Terry Phelan ...

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.....He later returned to Ireland to sign for Derry City F.C.. The club kept his signing secret as a surprise for the fans planning to boost their support at a decisive match by announcing his name in the starting line-up over the club's PA system. However, soon after Phelan's arrival and yet to have this appearance under his belt he was pushing to get out the door. Allegedly, Phelan had thought that Derry was closer to Dublin than it actually was. The club agreed to relieve him of his contractual duties under the legal concept of mistake. Both parties agreed to keep this highly embarrassing incident hush-hush.

[feo123]

heard yesterday that phelan's flying over tomorrow (monday)

[sligoman]

heard yesterday that phelan's flying over tomorrow (monday)He's in Dublin this week as the FAI are hosting a dinner for former international players. That's probably what you heard. Rovers officials are supposedly meeting with him in Dublin.

[redrov2005]

I don't think Terry is the answer to our situation. I think if we're a professional club with pros on the books then it might make sense to give it to an experienced manager this time around.

Whether Roy Coyle is the right man i don't know, but someone like that with a bit of experience might be the way to go and ideally someone who lives on the island and isn't likely to head back to England when a job comes along.

[Kivlehan]

I don't think Terry is the answer to our situation. I think if we're a professional club with pros on the books then it might make sense to give it to an experienced manager this time around.

Whether Roy Coyle is the right man i don't know, but someone like that with a bit of experience might be the way to go and ideally someone who lives on the island and isn't likely to head back to England when a job comes along.

Agreed. Someone who is excited about how great of a stepping stone this could be for him isn't really one I would trust to set the team up for long term success.

[feo123]

sean connor might be out of a job soon enough...any chance of a mighty return???

[Terry]

I don't think Terry is the answer to our situation.

thanks, but no thanks :D Im too busy in my new job at the moment, even if im in sligo 2 or 3 days a week!!!

[red_away]

Terry Phelan would not be my choice...he doesnt inspire any confidence...i met him one and he never struck as a future football team manager (although that is not part of the criteria of being a good manager). His past record is poor and what extra would he bring to sligo?

[SRFCbrothelutd]

You heard it here first lads...

[Tir Oilean]

Thats a surprise! Is it true?

[SligoBrewer]

wouldnt mind at all!:D

would he be player manager?

[red bellied]

Wasnt even on the bench, not sure if he has even started any of Derry games this season.

[Red&White Rover]

interesting...would he be up to it? Passionate anyway...

[Aaron]

Doubt it!! He's still studying and to become a full-time manager would interupt. He is studying to become a social worker. Also he has some gas left in the tank and will want another league medal before he hangs up his boots. Somehow i doubt he'd win it at the Showgrownds. Pascal Vaudequin finished with Trojans (a local team) last week and he may well be your next manager

[Aaron]

With the way you lads played against us he wont getting a league medal in the brandywell either ;)


Sign of a championship team, still winning if we play poor;) :p

[SligoBrewer]

Sign of a championship team, still winning if we play poor;) :p

sign of a crap team if ask me

[Aaron]

sign of a crap team if ask me

**** if we're crap the you must be horrendous to watch

[Aaron]

The sign of runner up medals again for you lads :D

We'll see;)

[Red&White Rover]

**** if we're crap the you must be horrendous to watch

or it's Brewer talking through his hole again...

[roversman]

gavin has the job with glen young and john lynch as assits

[avvenalaf]

And what job is that, Roverman? Taking away the asbestos from the shed?