Terry Venables

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.)

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Originally Posted by blackholesun

the gang up against El Tel getting the job

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So 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?

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

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

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Originally Posted by 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.

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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.

Mr. Hyland, I presume.

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

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

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Originally Posted by eekers

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

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Agree

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Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

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

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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?

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Originally Posted by Schlooooomp

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

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

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

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any link?

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Originally Posted by osarusan

any link?

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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

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.

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Originally Posted by macdermesser

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

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

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"?)

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

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Originally Posted by 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

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please expand

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Originally Posted by 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

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please expand on that insightful opinion...

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

fck off keane.

:D

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.

"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*

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Originally Posted by 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.

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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

this is already in the venables thread.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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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.

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Originally Posted by 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*

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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

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Originally Posted by jbyrne

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

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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.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

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?"

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Originally Posted by 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.
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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

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Originally Posted by 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

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what ya on about lad..expand!

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Originally Posted by Colbert Report

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

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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.

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Originally Posted by Dr. Ogba

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....

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Originally Posted by citizenerased

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

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agreed

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.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

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Originally Posted by 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.

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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:

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Originally Posted by 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.

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