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Martinho II
13/12/2006, 4:07 PM
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Mathews future in peril


December 13, 2006

Alan Mathews’s future at Longford Town appears to be under doubt after two more departures from his squad at Flancare Park in recent days.

Midfield duo Alan Kirby and Dean Fitzgerald have joined St Patrick’s Athletic and Glentoran respectively.

They follow Danny O’Connor (Shamrock Rovers), Stephen Gough and Gary Cronin (both Bray Wanderers) out of the midlanders’ squad since the end of the eircom League season last month.

Mathews is unhappy with the situation, which will force him to rebuild his squad for the second successive season – if he chooses to stay at the club.

A former assistant manager of Shelbourne, the 41-year-old Dubliner is regarded as the favourite to replace Pat Fenlon as Shels boss this winter.

what do ye think of this? matthews is in talks with jim hanley tonight(source daily mirror) whether he is goin to stay or not? this is gettin to be a bit of a joke. reminds you of waterfords situation two years ago. he is deeply disallusioned with the setup at the moment.

discuss.
Pauro 76
14/12/2006, 9:17 AM
Any word on Mathew's future yet?
Martinho II
14/12/2006, 9:32 AM
nothing yet. but massop 10 was watching Ireland am this mornin-normally Matthews does the soccer with Paddy Mulligan but no sign of Matthews on screen this morning! I wonder why?;)
Macy
14/12/2006, 9:43 AM
what do ye think of this? matthews is in talks with jim hanley tonight(source daily mirror) whether he is goin to stay or not? this is gettin to be a bit of a joke. reminds you of waterfords situation two years ago. he is deeply disallusioned with the setup at the moment.

discuss.
The bottom line is that the budget has to be cut, however, who knows on what basis last seasons cut was sold to him. Personally I think this could be a convenient out for both sides. We don't have to pay compo as we didn't sack him, and he gets to walk away head held high citing he didn't get support from the board.

The majority of fans will rightly or wrongly be happy that he's gone, but as I said somewhere else, be careful what you wish for. It can't have been deemed a good move unless we actually get a better manager, or at least stay the same with a better style of football.
Pauro 76
14/12/2006, 9:53 AM
nothing yet. but massop 10 was watching Ireland am this mornin-normally Matthews does the soccer with Paddy Mulligan but no sign of Matthews on screen this morning! I wonder why?;)

There's an eL slot on Morning AM? Since when? thought he had the bank manager job to juggle too? hmmmmmm........
Martinho II
14/12/2006, 10:15 AM
There's an eL slot on Morning AM? Since when? thought he had the bank manager job to juggle too? hmmmmmm........

nope man it is a general soccer slot on ireland am. no word yet on Matthews?
Poor Student
14/12/2006, 2:16 PM
or at least stay the same with a better style of football.

Dermot Keeley is available.;)
Macy
14/12/2006, 2:22 PM
Dermot Keeley is available.;)
What, again?
Pauro 76
14/12/2006, 2:31 PM
Keeley for Town manager. Sure why not, he's had every other club in the league. Why not go full circle and start again with us!
joeSoap
18/12/2006, 2:39 PM
There's an eL slot on Morning AM? Since when? thought he had the bank manager job to juggle too? hmmmmmm........
Is he not full-time/ What bank does he manage??
Martinho II
18/12/2006, 4:30 PM
i believe it is national irish bank. he changed banks I believe.
Longfordian
18/12/2006, 6:15 PM
First Active/Ulster Bank I believe.