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Despite a record of 3 narrow one goal victories by Spain in that group against the 2 minnows, they suddenly discovered their goal touch in the last game against Malta and knocked in 9 in the second half to pip Holland on goal difference.
'twas indeed a miraculous recovery, of Lazarus proportions.
How many times have we played Malta in competitive matches? We must have some kind of record for it at this stage, though Cyprus seem to have become their replacement as "and once again, drawn in the same group as Ireland".
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Originally Posted by Bluebeard
Am I forgetting some? Euro84, Italia90 & Euro2000 are the only 3 campaigns I can think of when we have drawn Malta.
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Originally Posted by Den Perry
Actually, Hughton might have scored when we beat Cyprus 6-0 at home in a previous campaign?????
[QUOTE=Den Perry;1248467]wikipedia has him as scoring in the 65th minute. Can't remember exactly but when you said it it sounds right.Quote:
Originally Posted by gspain
Not going too well at Darlington. Knocked out of the FA Cup and one win in 6 :o
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrisbeva...rvival_sc.html
What on earth was that Chairman thinking. Very odd appointment.
You can't judge him on his rough start: He's got a 4 year plan which will require patience from all quarters at Darlington!
Is that a serious comment or tongue in cheek? You tell me! ;) No manager is ever allowed the luxury of a "4 year plan", especially if the first year results in his club falling out of the league.Quote:
Originally Posted by irishfan86
I wish Stan all the best and hope he succeeds but somehow I fear this could be the last we'll see of him as a manager.
they were bottom when he joined them so id say the quality of his players is poor enough. he should be given till the end of the seaon to prove himself. i hope it works out for him
Staunton still building for the future:
”We’re building for next year; we know what’s in store. We’ve been building since January, getting our own players and hopefully we can keep them for next year wherever we are,” said Staunton.
”I’ve told the players that we need to finish the season strongly. I’ve been satisfied with the performances of the last few games but I’m not accepting this latest display. We’ve just got to battle on. There were a lot of positives. There are just one or two niggling problems that we will eradicate this season ready for next season.”
http://www.eleven-a-side.com/acrosst...ws.asp?n=38264
This all sounds so very familiar.
The poor guy is not cut out for management
He's actually picked up some decent results in recent weeks. He has no chance of avoiding relegation but that was obvious when they gave him the job and I hope he gets them straight back into the Football League!!!
Stan relieved of his duties
http://www.darlington-fc.net/page/Ne...000768,00.html
Unfortunately for Stan he's just not cut out for management, it was a disgrace that he ever managed us, Delaney's part in that farce should never be forgotten.
Hopefully he'll take a long hard look at his managerial aspirations now. Based on what he did for Ireland as a player I hope he finds some role in the game where he can make a contribution but it will be very hard for him now to get another managerial position.
poor ol Stan. Should be remembered for the great days he had as an Irish player and as one of the best left fulls in English football in the 80's and 90's. One of the greats.
He took the Irish job when he should'nt (but then he was offered it)
On a bit of a hiding to nothing with Darlington especially as he did not have any previous success as a manager on his CV if it went tits up.
Best of luck in the future Stan with whatever you decide to do. Stan was a great player for Ireland in a long and distinguished international career as a player. I do not ever remember there being any dodgy reasons for not turning up for international duty for example.
I'm surprised Darlington are able to tell the difference between the shocking outfit they were before he took over and the shocking outfit they are now. Can't imagine a club with no money to buy players and no chance of survival can afford to sack their manager like that either.