Many of the former youth team players have spoken of the possibilty of Brian Kerr being the new Ireland manager... Robbie Keane has just added his voice to that of players such as John O'Shea, Stephen McPhail and Damian Duff...Kenny Cunningham has also added is voice, in a passive tone.. It's possible that Brian Kerr will be included in some capacity and that maybe as assistant manager, but it's good to see his former young guns coming through for him... It also may suggest that they have umost respect for him and that a squad under him could be the closest and most united in European football... It probably all depends on Roy's point of view but he might respect him...
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The media have been pushing that although hopefully the decision is made ignoring whatever opinions Mr. Keane has......Originally posted by Xlex
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Roy I reckon would play for Brian Kerr and would respect him. Kerr's achievements are second to none as are his credentials. Never mind the assisstant's job. Kerr for manager.Originally posted by Xlex
It probably all depends on Roy's point of view but he might respect him...
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If thats the case the FAI are even more spineless than I first thought. Players should not have this kind of influence over the comings and goings of management IMOOriginally posted by Xlex
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I don't think they do. Fact is anyway, given that we have two VITAL qualifiers on the way, the calls for Keane's return are growing louder and louder, both inside and outside the Irish squad.Originally posted by Éanna
Players should not have this kind of influence over the comings and goings of management IMO
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True but it never should have a bearing on selection, you can't pick a Roy friendly manager if he's not involved in the ireland squad... IMO pick the manager who is deamed the best quality and let him decide... Call Roy up and if he doesn't come **** him.... IMO if he came back he most defo couldn't as captain...I don't think they do. Fact is anyway, given that we have two VITAL qualifiers on the way, the calls for Keane's return are growing louder and louder, both inside and outside the Irish squad.Reporter: "Gordan, can we have a quick word?"
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As I've already said, that'll be Brian Kerr then!Originally posted by Xlex
IMO pick the manager who is deamed the best quality and let him decide...
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I reckon Brian Kerr is definitely the man for the job.
In terms of ability and achievement he is head and shoulders above anyone else mentioned for the job.
I think that they should combine the role of manager and technical director.
Kerr would be ideal for this role.
He should be given carte blanche to structure the Irish game.Comment
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That's the last thing the FAI would ever want or allow. They only want to keep everything amongst their cosy little clique and stay as unaccountable as possible.Originally posted by colster
He should be given carte blanche to structure the Irish game.
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??? Of course they should.Originally posted by Éanna
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Supposing they chose a MGR like Bryan Robson just for Keane's sake...
.. Keane would probably say "you know, i retire anyway, screw Ireland".
And then we would be left with a muppet for mgr.
IMO, They should pick the best man for the job, even if it was someone that didn't even pick up the phone to talk to Keane!
If Keane wants to come back, he should grovel to the new manager, not the other way around!"A silent mouth is sweet to hear"Comment
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Lets be pragmatic about this regardless of individual feelings about what happened in the past. The last two tournaments that we have qualified for have been in the US and Japan and both have been terrific in their own way. BUT for a change I'd like to watch us at a major tournament without having to trek half way around the World.
Priority no. 1 is qualification for Portugal and Germany. If that means that Mickey Mouse is manager and Daffy Duck is national captain then so be it. So if Brian Kerr has the backing of the players and has the necessary qualities - give him a job. If Roy Keane is the best player we have - pick him.
Forget the bickering about Saipan, forget trying to change whats already passed. Put the right man in the dug-out and the best eleven available on the pitch and lets start putting some results together.Comment
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Exactly, Eanna......Originally posted by Éanna
Players should not have this kind of influence over the comings and goings of management IMO
It should be up to the supporters.......
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We'd kill each other making a decision. I think we open a poll though. It would definitely be well subscribed and the results would be interesting.Originally posted by oddboy
Exactly, Eanna......
It should be up to the supporters.......
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Anyone hear that liam brady is now on this committee to appoint the new manager. He has been one of the more out spoken figures opposing roy keanes return to the team, while i dont actually agree with this at least it means we won't get some fool like bryan robson, just because hes a 'friend' of keane.
But brian kerr, as much as i would like to see him become manager, it would be great for the el and irish football in general, but tell me how many times in the last decade have the fai listened to what the fans want?/?????
Anyway heres hoping!Comment
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