Backing for Brian Kerr...

[Shed End John]

Originally posted by The Money Man

Do the fans want Brian Kerr? Let's have a poll! Not just a Brian Kerr or not Poll but a poll of the leading 6/7 contenders. I would suggest (not my choice but the names being thrown about)...
Joe Kinnear
Brian Kerr
Ray Houghton
Brian Robson
John Toshack
Dave O'Leary
Peter Reid
(The O'Herlihy, Dunphy, Giles, Chippy coalition party)

OK, here's my 2 cents:
Kinnear is an idiot massively lacking in ANY sort of personality- appointing Gunther would be better,
John Toshack has a long successful track record, but, also recently got himself another job,
Dave O'Leary has much too short a fuse and a crap temperament if past experience is anything to go by,
Peter Reid a brainless idiot,
the 'Coalition' enough said,
Ray Houghton no real experience OR credentials.
Which just leaves Brian Kerr. Leaving my eL blinkers aside, Kerr would stand head and shoulders above most guys currently managing for sheer ability to read the game, predict what will happen and be proactive about it.

Murphy Out Now!!!

[The Money Man]

Originally posted by Shed End John


OK, here's my 2 cents:
Kinnear is an idiot massively lacking in ANY sort of personality- appointing Gunther would be better,

The personality thing may be accurate but the man is certainly not an idiot. He won the Premiership manager of the year with an awful club. And he did it he hard way - no millions spent, no opportunity to bring in big names, he had to make do with the cards he was dealt. He is a former irish internetional, so he knows first hand about the problems of dealing with the FAI. He is currently involved in club management in England so he knows what players are available. He's pragmatic and straight talking.

I'm not suggesting that Joe is head and shoulders the best candidate in the frame but he's no idiot. I personally wouldn't have a problem with him getting the job.

[Ref]

Kerr applies for job

The manager of the Republic of Ireland's underage teams, Brian Kerr, has today confirmed that he has applied for the vacant position of manager of the senior international team.

The Dubliner said he was keen on the opportunity from the moment the position became available, but there were issues he needed to consider before making a final decision.

Kerr is currently preparing for the World Under-20 Finals in the United Arab Emirates this coming March. This will be the ninth time he's brought an Irish underage team to either a European or World Championship Finals since 1998, and his management record is unparalleled in Irish sport.

from rte.ie

[The Money Man]

Re: Kerr applies for job

Originally posted by Ref

This will be the ninth time he's brought an Irish underage team to either a European or World Championship Finals since 1998, and his management record is unparalleled in Irish sport.

from rte.ie

It is an incredible record and Kerr deserves every credit offered to him. I have travelled on a couple of occasions to watch his teams compete in major championship finals. I have never come away from these matches believing that there was an extra ounce of passion or effort to be extrapolated from the young guys in his charge. However, we do need to appreciate that the temperament, skill set and experience base to lead a senior side differs from that necessary to look after chaps just setting out on a footballing career path. Thats not to say that Brian couldn't make a go of the senior squad but it would be a completely different challenge.

[Badweather Fan]

Re: Kerr applies for job

Originally posted by Ref
The Dubliner said he was keen on the opportunity from the moment the position became available, but there were issues he needed to consider before making a final decision.

Anybody got a clue what he means by "issues"? Sounds a bit strange to me.

[The Money Man]

Re: Kerr applies for job

Originally posted by Ref

there were issues he needed to consider before making a final decision.

Almost sounds like he's been approached.