Aldo encroaches

I think its time to discuss Aldo and the "Ireland job". We have seen other pretenders hit the front, with media trumpets blaring, only to fizzle out in no time. After hitting the front last week in the betting, Aldo has demonstrated his staying power and has begun a sprint for the finishing line. Without any media hype (atm) he is gone down to 1/2.
I don't know much about his time as manager except that he still turned up for Ireland games and only retired after Mick kept him on the bench against Iceland when Aldo was frothing at the mouth to get on the pitch.

Well he did well with Tranmere, kept them in the higher echolons of the Nationwide league for about 3 seasons, reaching a League Cup Final and semi final of the FAI cup. He hadn't got a lot to work with, money wise or talent wise. However, his brand of football, wasn't exactly to the purists liking. One abiding memory was the guy with a massive throw in who could almost throw the ball in the opponents box from just inside the half-way line.

"the guy with a massive throw in who could almost throw the ball in the opponents box from just inside the half-way line"


McCarthy throws into Whelan.....goal !! Nice one Ronnie:D


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Originally Posted by drummerboy

One abiding memory was the guy with a massive throw in who could almost throw the ball in the opponents box from just inside the half-way line.

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Dave Challinor I think his name was.

That's right...Those throws were phenomenal!

Long throw-ins are a great weapon. Surprised fewer people have them. Anto Murphy's got us a goal or two this season with them.

I remember the long throw became popular for a bit after their cup run but then fizzled away, I think they must have realised that Challinor was some sort of mutant or something. I quite like Aldridge but I'd also have concerns about the style of football, there's no reason to go back to that with our current crop of players. What's he been doing since Tranmere?

He has a clothing company - US Athletic or something - and does media work for TV3?

Ever since his freakout at the official from the sidelines against Mexico when he then came on and scored a consolation goal I've had nothing but respect for Aldo. The close ups of him mouthing his diatribe at that gob****e are the highlights of the Charlton years vid.

I would have no problem with Aldo getting the job to be honest. He woudl not be my first choice but if he was announced in the morning I would take it and get behind him. I thought he did a good job and Tranmere. He has not been in the game since so that could be a problem. He woudl probably bring Kevin Sheedy or Ray Houghton as his assistant too.

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Originally Posted by BobbySands

Ever since his freakout at the official from the sidelines against Mexico when he then came on and scored a consolation goal I've had nothing but respect for Aldo. The close ups of him mouthing his diatribe at that gob****e are the highlights of the Charlton years vid.

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I got that recorded at the time, so I have the uncensored version too!:)

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against Mexico when he then came on and scored a consolation goal

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More than a consolation goal, had effect on the group table and how Ireland could afford to draw with Norway.

He certainly wore his passion on his sleeve. He looked like he would kill the linesman. I also remeber a video of Ireland's qualification for Italia '90. It had Aldo speaking Spanish to a few friends of his. This was when he was playing for Real Sociadead.

I would support him for the position.

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Originally Posted by pineapple stu

I got that recorded at the time, so I have the uncensored version too!:)

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what did it say?

To be honest...it might not be a bad idea..........

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Originally Posted by Fergie's Son

I would support him for the position.

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soely on the basis he abused a 4th official?

whats next, olly byrne for president? :rolleyes:

gob****es like this prove democracy doesnt work

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Originally Posted by Roverstillidie

soely on the basis he abused a 4th official?

whats next, olly byrne for president? :rolleyes:

gob****es like this prove democracy doesnt work

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Nice. Based on his managerial and playing career which is superior to the likes of Steve Staunton and at least equal to Peter Reid's.

And yes, having a passion for Ireland and the Irish footballing cause is important.

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Originally Posted by Fergie's Son

Nice. Based on his managerial and playing career which is superior to the likes of Steve Staunton and at least equal to Peter Reid's.

And yes, having a passion for Ireland and the Irish footballing cause is important.

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Have to agree too. Think these players need to hear a passionate voice rather than some dutch/french/cockney mercenary in it for his CV and to bide time while he looks for a bigger job.

Still, he would need a good strong number two... or even a one-an-half

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Originally Posted by macdermesser

Have to agree too. Think these players need to hear a passionate voice rather than some dutch/french/cockney mercenary in it for his CV and to bide time while he looks for a bigger job.

Still, he would need a good strong number two... or even a one-an-half

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as opposed to a scouse mercenary?

the cold reality of aldo is he hasnt worked in 4 years after getting the bullet at tranmere.

i would have heart and passion. and as a rovers fan i am an expert in abusing matchday officials. but it doesnt mean i am anything other than woefully underqualified for the irish job. ditto aldo.

Actually it does. You've never coached. Anywhere. You never played professionally. So no, you are not as qualified as Aldrige is.

Absent someone like O'Neill or Hiddink I would rather have an Aldrige than a Bryan Robson or a Peter Reid.

Actually it does. You've never coached. Anywhere. You never played professionally. So no, you are not as qualified as Aldrige is.

Absent someone like O'Neill or Hiddink I would rather have an Aldrige than a Bryan Robson or a Peter Reid.