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londonhoop
03/11/2006, 8:36 AM
Bohemians have narrowed their manager search down to just two men, according to a report in the Irish Sun, while adding Cork City's Neale Fenn to their striking stable for next season.
Sligo boss Sean Connor is now the hot favourite and will possiblity have to slug it out with an unknown British manager, after Pat Dolan and Pat Fenlon were both ruled out of the race.
Connor has led Rovers to Premier Division safety this year, as well as to an FAI Cup semi-final and the Irish Sun maintains that they could very well make their final decision before the end of the week.
Meanwhile, the same publication reports that Fenn has agreed terms on a lucrative three-year deal with the Dublin side.
The striker was left fumed at current league champions Cork City after the club's board refused to talk about a new deal with the 29-year-old until the end of the season (when his current contract expires), so Fenn has looked elsewhere.
In other news, the Board of Directors of Derry City have expressed their "great dismay" at the FAI Appeals board's decision to grant Shelbourne a replay of their August clash against Bohemians.
In a statement released on Thursday night, the club said they intended "to protect, robustly and resolutely, the interests of (the) club" and "intend to pursue all options available".
They have asked supporters to give the squad and manager their full backing in the coming weeks, which according to sources at Bohs could see up to 4,000 fans travelling to Dublin for the replay of the controversial fixtures.
Rory H
03/11/2006, 8:40 AM
why would sean resign if he wasnt 100% sure he got the job???
It would absolutely hilarious if Connor left Sligo and then didn't get the Bohs job.
sonofstan
03/11/2006, 8:45 AM
Dolan as Director of Football or something? Connor as first team coach?
londonhoop
03/11/2006, 8:45 AM
why would sean resign if he wasnt 100% sure he got the job???
i think it depends on how rix gets on with swindon today.if he doesnt get offered that he will go to bohs.
Strange move for Bohs there- it would seem mad to me that they would be signing players before choosing a manager. Whoever will get the job has obviously already identified targets.
Although quite why one of those targets is a striker on big money who's scored three goals this season is beyond me to be honest.
Strange move for Bohs there- it would seem mad to me that they would be signing players before choosing a manager.
It worked out well for Bohs the last time they did this kinda thing with the signing of Foley the day before sacking Kenny.
Peadar
03/11/2006, 9:37 AM
Cheerio, Neal, thanks for your contribution to our club and helping us to the title last year. Always good to have skillful players in the league.
Connor has led Rovers to Premier Division safety this year, as well as to an FAI Cup semi-final .........
So on that basis Bohs have missed their intended target - the man who's bettered Connor - Johnny Mac
Connor has no qualifications for the job - totally unproven
bohs til i die
03/11/2006, 9:42 AM
So on that basis Bohs have missed their intended target - the man who's bettered Connor - Johnny Mac
Connor has no qualifications for the job - totally unproven
beating Carrigaline, Bray and Killester after a replay is hardly an inspiring achievement
Rory H
03/11/2006, 9:43 AM
Connor has no qualifications for the job - totally unproven
ya promotion in his first full season and then top half[probably] of the premier in his 2nd.....he is the most promising young manager in the league bar stephen kenny
gustavo
03/11/2006, 9:45 AM
Can only beat those put in front of you , In fairness he took a club in the doldrums on 1st Division to being a Top 5 club and FAI Cup semifinalists in less than 2 years so thats not a bad acheivement.
ya promotion in his first full season and then top half[probably] of the premier in his 2nd.....he is the most promising young manager in the league bar stephen kenny
wild rover - sligo havent won a game since he linked himself with the bohs job - Pats will definitely overtake sligo in the league and have obviously gone further in the cup - if its true bohs have gone for him they've acted rashly IMO
Can only beat those put in front of you
After a replay in Killester's case...
I hope he signs Foy for Bohs. Thats the main reason I think he's a spoofer. He actually gave a full time contract to Keith Foy...
Rory H
03/11/2006, 9:56 AM
and he was our player of the season until 2 months ago....then he went back to being a waster again
dcfcsteve
03/11/2006, 10:07 AM
ya promotion in his first full season and then top half[probably] of the premier in his 2nd.....he is the most promising young manager in the league bar stephen kenny
Name me another promising young manager in the league....? (please don't say Pat Scully...!)
BohsPartisan
03/11/2006, 10:10 AM
Alan Caffrey
Rory H
03/11/2006, 10:12 AM
tony cousins,pat scully,alan matthews
WeAreRovers
03/11/2006, 10:20 AM
Name me another promising young manager in the league....? (please don't say Pat Scully...!)
Why not? He is (at the very least) one of the most promising young managers in the League regardless of irrational chips on some people's shoulders. :rolleyes:
KOH
lofty9
03/11/2006, 10:43 AM
Alan Caffrey
I was very impressed by his team at the Brandywell a few weeks ago. Played some very good counter attacking footballl especially with a load of young guys on the team.
Peadar
03/11/2006, 11:29 AM
The performances of Sligo against top sides proves that they're all spoofers. They lost 7-0 to us on agg. this season, 8-4 to Derry and so far, it's 4-1 to Shels.
Bray proved again last year that even poor teams can have relatively good cup runs.
Soper
03/11/2006, 11:37 AM
No, it proves there is a big gap between the top 4 teams, and the rest of the league.
Da Real Rover
03/11/2006, 12:25 PM
No, it proves there is a big gap between the top 4 teams, and the rest of the league.
exactly, he has got us to 5th in the league, and cup semis not a bad achievement after being stuck in the doldrums of mid table in the graveyard just 2 years ago. and pats fans dont forget who knocked yee out of the cup last season, and if my memory is correct, sean 'spoofer' connor was managing us then, a first division team beating a premier division team, even with the messiah of irish football at the helm of pats.
Shedzer
03/11/2006, 12:38 PM
am i the only Rovers fan that can see through Sean??
Poor Student
03/11/2006, 12:55 PM
So, gone from the start of Cork's title winning season are Kevin Doyle, Danny Murhpy, Greg O'Halloran, George O'Callaghan, Liam Kearney and Neale Fenn.
TonyD
03/11/2006, 12:56 PM
and pats fans dont forget who knocked yee out of the cup last season, and if my memory is correct, sean 'spoofer' connor was managing us then, a first division team beating a premier division team, even with the messiah of irish football at the helm of pats.
Don't think any Pats fan ever claimed Johnny Mac was the Messiah of Irish football. I think he's done OK this year though, after a difficult year last year.
Peadar
03/11/2006, 1:00 PM
So, gone from the start of Cork's title winning season are Kevin Doyle, Danny Murhpy, Greg O'Halloran, George O'Callaghan, Liam Kearney and Neale Fenn.
Both these players are still contracted to the club and haven't signed for anyone else, yet!
am i the only Rovers fan that can see through Sean??
Not at all, He is a bluffer, at least he will be exposed at Bohs expense not ours. Judas *******.:mad:
Shedzer
03/11/2006, 1:11 PM
Not at all, He is a bluffer, at least he will be exposed at Bohs expense not ours. Judas *******.:mad:
:cool:
BohsPartisan
03/11/2006, 1:24 PM
Those Germans have a word for everything!
DmanDmythDledge
03/11/2006, 1:43 PM
So, gone from the start of Cork's title winning season are Kevin Doyle, Danny Murhpy, Greg O'Halloran, George O'Callaghan, Liam Kearney and Neale Fenn.
And didn't replaced them.
Burnsie
03/11/2006, 1:48 PM
up to 4,000 fans travelling to Dublin for the replay of the controversial fixtures.
:)
room for 4,001 i hope. i may have to don one of my old southampton jerseys for this one
Da Real Rover
03/11/2006, 2:35 PM
am i the only Rovers fan that can see through Sean??
Dont be so fickle and self righteous, everyone knows that sean is arrogant and a difficult person but he has brought us success and that out weighs every defect of his personality. personally i would rather a manager who is a successfull pr!ck to a nice fell who cudnt win a raffle. dont be so ungratefull.
Poor Student
03/11/2006, 9:26 PM
Both these players are still contracted to the club and haven't signed for anyone else, yet!
Sorry, Peadar. But you'll admit GOC is as good as left CCFC and it's not looking good with Fenn. Cork have shed 6 major contributors to their title win and not brought a lot in to replace them. Cork could be sinking towards the level of UCD/Sligo/Pat's and away from top 4 stuff.
Billy Lord
03/11/2006, 10:35 PM
I'm surprised that Sligo fans aren't heaping more praise on Connor's achievements (although his sudden departure may, understandably, be hiding their true feelings). Sligo came up with zero expectations and will finish the best of the rest after the well-moneyed top four. That's an amazing achievement for a rookie boss!
I've spoken to the guy and I found his brash confidence a breath of fresh air; he's got a very American 'can do' outlook and that beats the hell out of the usual cautious approach of EL managers. He's not afraid to stick his neck out or demand 100% committment. Respect.
He wants, expects and prepares to win and that's at least half the battle in any sport. I hope he dies at Bohs, but that's just me being a bitter Hoop rather than a rational human being.
I'd file him under 'dangerous' and keep my fingers crossed that I'm wrong about him. The most focussed boss I've spoken to since Stephen Kenny, for whom I've an intense regard that almost borders on hero worship.
Surprised Stewie Ashton didnt get a mention here as a promising manager.
Manager of the Cork City u-21 side that has been the most consistant and best in the country for some years now.
If I was trying to hire a manager for a club tomorrow I'd go after Scully first, then Ashton
dancinpants
04/11/2006, 3:03 AM
How we got onto the subject of promising managers I don't know but...promising future managers? I have to give a shout out to Paul Hegarty. Has managerial experience with Institute and is now working under Stephen Kenny...learning the trade from the best in the league IMO. Peter Hutton also impressed when he took over from Gavin "the disaster" Dykes at City. Thrown in at the deep end and obviously it was a short period but showed enough kop on to indicate he could cut it.
Soper
04/11/2006, 11:43 AM
Former Clyde and Dundee boss Alan Kernaghan is wanted by Irish club Bohemians as manager but is also in line to join Raith Rovers. (The Sun)
Aaron
04/11/2006, 11:51 AM
How we got onto the subject of promising managers I don't know but...promising future managers? I have to give a shout out to Paul Hegarty. Has managerial experience with Institute and is now working under Stephen Kenny...learning the trade from the best in the league IMO. Peter Hutton also impressed when he took over from Gavin "the disaster" Dykes at City. Thrown in at the deep end and obviously it was a short period but showed enough kop on to indicate he could cut it
Dont forget Gavin "the disaster" Dykes saved us from relegation and Dermot Keely cudnt win a prem game with us!!
dancinpants
04/11/2006, 8:00 PM
Dont forget Gavin "the disaster" Dykes saved us from relegation and Dermot Keely cudnt win a prem game with us!!
I prefer to think that Liam Coyle saved us from relegation ;)
sadloserkid
05/11/2006, 5:16 PM
Those Germans have a word for everything!
Best. Post. Ever.
Schumi
06/11/2006, 11:50 AM
the Cork City u-21 side that has been the most consistant and best in the country for some years now. Second best, you mean.
The players we have are on big enough money, majority of which are full time.However, Drogs, Hellbourne, Cawrk and Derry are a cut above everyone.
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