I've gone for Coppell. I'd also be very happy with Rehhagel and Beenhakker. Should be interesting, good to see Big Ron didn't make the cut
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I've gone for Coppell. I'd also be very happy with Rehhagel and Beenhakker. Should be interesting, good to see Big Ron didn't make the cut
careful now... chances are this will become the fai shortlist.
There are 3 votes for Brady ffs. Can we ask John delaney to stop voting.
took brady. at least the football might be better , might even get some organisation or a formation even....
be careful who you vote for folks - cause it will be mentioned somewhere in some paper as the fans choice.
Brady seems like he knows his football but no way has he the qualifications ahead of Beenhakker or Coppell or Hodgson. These are guys that have been around and have the CV and the record, esp the Hodgson and Beenhakker that they qualifying with mid ranking international sides. THat is what we want and that is what we need to get. No gamble, just get the guys with the CV.
completely true.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeilMcD
i took brady cause chances are he would take the job. can you see any of those guys you mentioned actually taking the job?
Yeah, with the exception of maybe Beenhakker as he will probably qualify with Poland and that means after Euro 2008 and I am not sure the FAI woudl wait that long.
Voted for Hodgson.
I'm not making any point here other than pointing it out but I see today that Philippe Troussier has converted to Islam and now goes by the name Omar!
Voted for Sounnes.... Expecting the obvious back lash but I think waiting on some of the others til after their campaigns would be counter productive.
Someone in early. Hit the ground running for the next competitive games.
He has a deceptively good record. If nothing he'll knock the indifference and lethargy out of the players.
I don't care if the players play FOR him or IN SPITE of him.
Souness on a two year contract for me. How many players do you reckon will abstain from a summer tournament under Souness without fear of accounting for it.
Voted for Coppell although I don't think they will select him or for that matter, he would want the job. I think O'Leary will get the job, which I could live with.
I went for young Stevie Coppell. He can create a team that's more than the sum of its parts, and seems to have an affinity with Irish players.
I also think appointing Coppell could be good for the Eircom League and domestic football generally --not that he'd be picking Eircom league players for 99% of games, but I think he's someone that would be interested in closing the gap between the EL and the international scene.. which would have to be good for the long-term future of football in Ireland.
coppell for me at the mo....DOL is at 5/4 hmmmm
hodgson. irish papers are english papers these days and no doubt he's seen how the last 2 irish managers were torn apart by them.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeilMcD
coppell. would you if you were him? he just has to bide his time to get a better prem team than reading.
and his wife is no longer Dominique but Amina I reckon we should go for him...Quote:
Originally Posted by Schlooooomp
Ole Ole Omar!!
This guy has worked for Inter Milan and in the Premiership so I dont think, this is gong to put him off I think the Italian and English Press are far worse on a day to date basis than the Irish media.
Anyway we are meant to vote on who we want to get the job not read into possible reasons why the person who possibly may be offered the job might possibly turn it down.
Paul Jewell for me although I'd be happy with Coppell also. Brady had a poor management record while Souness best years were in the late 80's. It's common knowledge that Souness's man management isn't exactly great either so for me, they would be the 2 worst possible candidates.
Not worse than Stan though I will admit.
Suppose I could live with that too...Quote:
Originally Posted by drummerboy
as gift grub's p o connell might say 'fair enuff''!!
Bruno Metsu (took Senegal to quarter finals in Japan Korea) would be another one to consider.
I think IMO an outsider would be best for Ireladn to start with a clean slate
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_Metsu
Voted for Coppell even though I'd say he's not the best candidate on the list but he's the best out of that list that also has a realistic chance of getting it...
if that makes sense....:confused:
Agree 100%.Quote:
Originally Posted by drinkfeckarse
forget the FAI picking the manager they should ask Niall Quinn to get us a decent manager
Might have to get one for Sunderland first the way his current one has p1ssed away €50m, 7 defaets in 9 now is it?? :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by see's it
at least we wont read any more stories about keano on the lash in lillys or wherever!! Plus he will have them wholly concentrated on one thing!Quote:
I'm not making any point here other than pointing it out but I see today that Philippe Troussier has converted to Islam and now goes by the name Omar!
Yeah, plus Keaneo ruined our chances of winning the last world Cup.......Quote:
Originally Posted by Drumcondra 69er
Only joking btw! Id say there was a few just ready to punce on me after reading that line!!!:D
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Originally Posted by Drumcondra 69er
you cant buy players for Ireland so............
He'd be rightly fooked so, only went up last year due to a £6m stg cash injection, big spend for the championship.....Quote:
Originally Posted by see's it
and took them from last to first. still some achievment. didnt he offload nearly as many players as he brought in anyway?Quote:
Originally Posted by Drumcondra 69er
"Mr Trousers" has now thrown his hat in the ring. Best realistic candidate so far I'd say!
Robbie Keane anyone??Quote:
I wonder who Sadlier spoke to!! Harte by any chance?! Did anyone read that article in the Sunday Indo? Some journo said that one of the Ireland squad "with experience outside the Premiership" thought Staunton was the worst manager he had ever played for. I bet Harte is delighted he spoke to that muppet.
I think Troussier would have been a good choice before our "golden era"... when we were a team of complete underdogs that had no real expectations (like Japan, South Africa). We now have real expectations (whether justified or not) so I reckon we need a different type of manager.
Also, could the renowned diplomats and intellectuals like Robbie Keane that play for Ireland handle having a Muslim coach without causing the dressingroom to lose respect for the manager (again)...?
For me the man has to be Gerard Houllier, his CV speaks for itself
2000-01 League Cup
2000-01 FA Cup
2000-01 UEFA Cup
2001-02 Charity Shield
2001-02 European Super Cup
2001-02 FA Premier League - Runner-up
2002-03 League Cup
2005-06 French Super Cup
2005-06 French League Championship
2006-07 French Super Cup
2006-07 French League Championship
he has managed internationlly and has done an unreal job in cup competitions which is what international football really is. Hes free at the moment and i honestly believe he wouldnt mind the task of taking over the Rep of Ireland. What do you guys think.
He would be my choice too. But isnt is now the Technical Director for FFF?Quote:
Originally Posted by Naitch
http://www.fifa.com/confederationcup...id=596930.html
I wouldn't be using his internatonal record with France to put forward an argument for him!Quote:
Originally Posted by Naitch
Also I don't think club cup competitions are anything like international football.......
Yes - Humpnries got that wrong. Otto has already qualified Greece after beating Turkey away in the last round of qualifiers.Quote:
Originally Posted by citizenerased
Finland still have a chance. If the unthinkable happens and they beat Portugal in Lisbon on the final day they should qualify. Worse place finish will be 4th in their 8 team group because they are 5 points clear of 5th place Belgium and have Azerbaijan at home in next game. I peronally think they will finish 3rd behind Poland / Portugal and ahead of Serbia.Quote:
Originally Posted by citizenerased
I voted Hodgson and I've touted him on here already. I wanted him before we got Staunton and what he's done with Finland only strengthens my resolve.
Voted for Coppell, solid personality and gets players to work to their full potential.
Hopefully would not be afraid to drop players if required
it's a good thing that i read this twice. the first time i read it i thought it read 'i throw my trousers in the ring' and i was like hang on there a minute, before realising that could be fun!!Quote:
Originally Posted by liaml
I put in for Souness as I think he's temprament and spirit are well suited to international football, especially to a country who's players have no heart for the fight
i agree it would be fun and i think it should be the start of a new tradition whereby all managers interested in the Irish job throw their trousers into some sort of ceremonial ring on the 6-1 news.Quote:
Originally Posted by theleprechaun
Just a thought.