Terry Venables

[elroy]

According to Sky Sports, Coppell is stated as saying that he needs to take a break from football week in week out. International football could be just the ticket for him then, would love to see him manager.

[Dr. Ogba]

According to Sky Sports, Coppell is stated as saying that he needs to take a break from football week in week out. International football could be just the ticket for him then, would love to see him manager.

So would I. Think he would have the respect of the players and has a great record of getting the best out of average lads...

not to mention that I have a fiver on him at 150-1 on betfair!!

[Stuttgart88]

Here's the full SKY Rreport:

Steve Coppell is planning to quit Reading and take a break from the game.

Coppell took the Royals into the top flight for the first time two seasons ago, but has become disillusioned with life in the hot seat, and reckons he has taken the Berkshire side as far as he can.

"I'm looking very shortly at having some time off," the 52-year-old told The Sun.

"My first stint at Crystal Palace was nine years, bits here and there, and then Brentford, Brighton, and four years here. I am probably due a break.

"I'd do what Paul Jewell has done, play a bit of golf, get out of the environment a bit, and then try to re-educate. I'd love to go and watch all the top managers here and abroad.

"I can't enjoy management. I work all week to win a game. If we win I have an unbeatable high for 20 minutes, but then it's thinking about the next game.

"If we are beaten, it's a bottomless pit. It goes through my mind when I get beat, do I need this?"

[shakermaker1982]

that doesn't sound like a man who'd want to go and manage our rabble!!! I'd love him to take over but I think this job is 12 months too soon i.e. he'd probably fancy it once he had a bit of time off.

[amaccann]

If that's what he said, it doesn't for a moment sounds like a man who'd want to get involved in the less frequent, but potentially more pressurised world of International management.

[Noelys Guitar]

Almost word for word what Dowie said before taking over at Charlton. Coppell would know that the FAI could'nt afford to pay off Reading for his services (probably about 3mil). He hinted last week that he would be interested in international management. He has no chance of getting the England job. Interesting development.

[geysir]

We aren't more attractive than Derby but it will be a killer blow if a manager would prefer to play a few rounds of golf instead.

[irishfan86]

We aren't more attractive than Derby but it will be a killer blow if a manager would prefer to play a few rounds of golf instead.

The great thing about the Ireland job is that it allows plenty of time for golf (as if football managers have no time for golf- ridiculous).

[paul_oshea]

According to Sky Sports, Coppell is stated as saying that he needs to take a break from football week in week out. International football could be just the ticket for him then, would love to see him

I think coppell is pre-empting a very tought battle ahead for reading and his trying to sneak out with his reputation intact.

Coppell plays a very british style of football, how do you think reading would compare against relative teams in Europe? Not very good I would believe, do we really want a manager like that or someone more like stuts pointed out above, who knows what we are up against away from home and against continental teams?!

[blackholesun]

I see foot.ie gets a mention from Hyland in the Herald today as part of the gang up against El Tel getting the job!

bhs

[Bondvillain]

As I have no interest in purchasing a used washing machine or 1986 Datsun Sunny, or the activities of "super" "models" Glenda Gilson and/or Katie French, I don't read the Herald, but it's nice to know that 'sports' 'journalist' Mr Hyland reads frequently.

Even if he were to be the only one online at any given time, that would still mean that we pretty much had 100% more interested readers than his column does.

(Unless he writes the dog results too, in which case, there are 4 oul boys in a bookies in Clondalkin that are big fans.)

[Stuttgart88]

the gang up against El Tel getting the jobSo it's a gang up is it, not a bunch of underwhelmed concerned supporters doing their bit to point out why there may be better candidates? Is that what he said?

[geysir]

Whats a "barrow boy"? somebody who likes their cash in wheel barrow loads?

[Drumcondra 69er]

As I have no interest in purchasing a used washing machine or 1986 Datsun Sunny, or the activities of "super" "models" Glenda Gilson and/or Katie French, I don't read the Herald, but it's nice to know that 'sports' 'journalist' Mr Hyland reads frequently.



Off topic the word coming out of Navan is that she's dead the poor girl. No official announcement yet though.

[Paulh]

that doesn't sound like a man who'd want to go and manage our rabble!!! I'd love him to take over but I think this job is 12 months too soon i.e. he'd probably fancy it once he had a bit of time off.

We don't have a competitive match until next August/September and even the Brazil friendly isn't until the end of February.

If Coppell is serious, he could have time to recharge his batteries and still take the Ireland job.

Personally, I would love to see him take the job. I was disappointed that Jewell didn't take it. They are both excellent at getting the best out of average players and getting them to play as a team with real spirit.

In all honesty, while we have some class players (Given, Keane, McGeady), we are always going to have a few honest professionals who aren't top class.

I really think that a manager with a track record of getting the best out of a team is required. Hodgson would be great as would Coppell.

Apart from anything else, I don't want Venables because he has no track record of this. With top class players i.e. England and Barcelona he was fine. When he was limited in his choice of players i.e. Australia, he didn't achieve much.

[stojkovic]

Mr. Hyland, I presume.

[eekers]

coppell should have his own thread, he's that good

[tetsujin1979]

This poll got a mention on Off The Ball tonight. Cheers to Greg (whoever you are) for sending in the text.

[Stuttgart88]

coppell should have his own thread, he's that goodAgree

[Schlooooomp]

This poll got a mention on Off The Ball tonight. Cheers to Greg (whoever you are) for sending in the text.

Thats good to hear, the boys on newstalk seem to be against venables getting the job for the most part. What are the chances of Delaney or anybody from the FAI listening to the show?

[stojkovic]

What are the chances of Delaney or anybody from the FAI listening to the show?

NO INCOME TAX, NO V.A.T., NO MONEY BACK, NO GUARANTEE.

[Jacktheman]

I see Roy is backing Venables for Ireland top job
pity he cant keep an eye on this own job.

:mad:

[osarusan]

any link?

[Hibernian]

any link?

Was on all the sunday newsapapers lad.

I have great time for Keane as a player however on this issue I would not agree.

Put it simply, I would rather the man on the street being in charge of the Irish football team then Venables.

Not for the life of me do I want him in charge of Ireland

[macdermesser]

Why start a thread on this? Who cares what Roy Keane thinks? He left us in our hour of ... :-) .. seriously, lets leave Roy Keane out of this whole process and trying to get his approval.

[osarusan]

Why start a thread on this? Who cares what Roy Keane thinks?

522 posts on this site and you ask that question?:eek:

[EalingGreen]

If it's any interest/relevance, Clinton Morrison came out in support of El Tel in last week's London Evening Standard.

Don't have the link, but iirc, he also reiterated how much he still wanted to play for ROI, hinting that he wasn't too fond of Staunton (something like "he called me briefly once to say I wasn't in the squad and I never heard from him again"?)

[placid casual]

its my opinion that,by and large you get what you deserve in this life.
el tel and the "de greatest fans in de woruld" are made for each other

[jbyrne]

its my opinion that,by and large you get what you deserve in this life.
el tel and the "de greatest fans in de woruld" are made for each other

please expand

[Dr. Ogba]

its my opinion that,by and large you get what you deserve in this life.
el tel and the "de greatest fans in de woruld" are made for each other

please expand on that insightful opinion...

[jbyrne]

i get a stong smell of a "barstoolers" vs eircom lge fans argument coming up

[onephillyhughes]

fck off keane.

:D

[Colbert Report]

Clinton Morrison's days as an Irish internation player are long since over. Gone too are the days of throwing Gary Doherty up front an pumping the long ball up to him.

Stephen Elliott looked to be the part, but injuries got in his way. Since then, the emergence of Kevin Doyle and Shane Long have removed him from international consideration.

[amaccann]

"So Roy, what do you think of Venables getting the Ireland job?"

"uhh, well I think he's a great manager & other diplomatic platitudes"

"Thanks Roy"

*HEADLINE NEWS*

[danonion]

Clinton Morrison's days as an Irish internation player are long since over. Gone too are the days of throwing Gary Doherty up front an pumping the long ball up to him.

Stephen Elliott looked to be the part, but injuries got in his way. Since then, the emergence of Kevin Doyle and Shane Long have removed him from international consideration.

We aren't so rich with strikers that we can dismiss Morrison so readily. We only have two who have proven anything to be ahead of him and I'd say he's worth sticking on the bench.

Gary Doherty on the other hand......





is a true hero :p

[eekers]

this is already in the venables thread.

[livehead1]

Clinton Morrison's days as an Irish internation player are long since over. Gone too are the days of throwing Gary Doherty up front an pumping the long ball up to him.

Stephen Elliott looked to be the part, but injuries got in his way. Since then, the emergence of Kevin Doyle and Shane Long have removed him from international consideration.

All that can be said is thank God you're not going to be our next manager. Clinton Morrison has achieved more in the last two months that Shane Long has achieved in his career. As much as Long may have potential, few could say he has truly 'emerged'. Clint has something like 6 goals in his last 5 games and has rarely failed to perform for Ireland. I would like to see, and believe, that he will return to the squad when the new manager comes in if he can maintain his current performances.

[jbyrne]

"So Roy, what do you think of Venables getting the Ireland job?"

"uhh, well I think he's a great manager & other diplomatic platitudes"

"Thanks Roy"

*HEADLINE NEWS*

when pele, bobby charlton, platini etc speak publicaly about football its widely reported. only right then that what views one of our best ever players has to say about the game is also reported

[amaccann]

when pele, bobby charlton, platini etc speak publicaly about football its widely reported. only right then that what views one of our best ever players has to say about the game is also reported
I don't begrudge that, but I'm just suggesting that the question was probably loaded & specifically about Venables getting the job (rather than "who would you want as the new manager?"); and of course no professional is going to be publicly disparaging about a peer.

[Billsthoughts]

Clinton Morrison's days as an Irish internation player are long since over. Gone too are the days of throwing Gary Doherty up front an pumping the long ball up to him.



his record before he was dropped was as good as if not better than keanes no?:confused:

[eekers]

as i said in the other thread:

keane wanted o'leary for the job three weeks ago.

so roy, what do you think of the favourite?
"yes, the favourite could definately do a good job. why not like?"

[Dr. Ogba]

Clinton Morrison's days as an Irish internation player are long since over. Gone too are the days of throwing Gary Doherty up front an pumping the long ball up to him.
.

i'd actually be happy to see Clint back in the reckoning...think Long should be sent back to the u21's and Clinton would deffo be an option to come off the bench for Doyle. he's always worked well with Robbie imho....

[citizenerased]

clint should be in the squad anyway...he has earned a recall

[citizenerased]

its my opinion that,by and large you get what you deserve in this life.
el tel and the "de greatest fans in de woruld" are made for each other

what ya on about lad..expand!

[RogerMilla]

Clinton Morrison's days as an Irish internation player are long since over. .

get out of it , clinto will be back , goals away from home against the swiss and isreal means that he is capable when others are not , deffo not first choice but always a squad option , on current form deserves to be in the squad.

[RogerMilla]

i'd actually be happy to see Clint back in the reckoning...think Long should be sent back to the u21's and Clinton would deffo be an option to come off the bench for Doyle. he's always worked well with Robbie imho....


clint should be in the squad anyway...he has earned a recall

agreed

[placid casual]

see you all in tiblisi and sofia.
or then again maybe not eh !:cool:
i just hope i can get a leprechaun suit that fits me.

[Sligo Hornet]

see you all in tiblisi and sofia.
or then again maybe not eh !:cool:
i just hope i can get a leprechaun suit that fits me.

Should find one to fit over your head at least;)

[Dr. Ogba]

see you all in tiblisi and sofia.
or then again maybe not eh !:cool:
i just hope i can get a leprechaun suit that fits me.

yawn......real fan blah blah blah - i'm much better than you blah blah blah , bloody barstoolers blah blah blah....poor effort 1/10 :rolleyes:

[Ireland4ever]

see you all in tiblisi and sofia.
or then again maybe not eh !:cool:
i just hope i can get a leprechaun suit that fits me.

You are hardly just tryin to incite a response form people? Hardly.