I am sure he'd be happy to consider any cork fella who actually said he wanted to play for Ireland.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Legend
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I am sure he'd be happy to consider any cork fella who actually said he wanted to play for Ireland.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Legend
Correction - any cork fella who actually said he wanted to play for Ireland and would turn up.
Happy for Mick- as mentioned wouldn't mind him managing us again at some point.
There's an old cliche in football: "never go back". Seldom works to be honest, and why would he? People spitting at him and banging at the window of the bus he was on because of the S thing. Hounded out.Quote:
Originally Posted by irishfan86
Hope Wolves do well in the top flight but we won't see him managing his country again. The thought of the Panel with their knives out for him once again has put me off my breakfast.
Delighted for Mick & the Irish lads at Wolves, not to mention Manc Irish Wolf. Well done all. It seems like Keogh had a good game yesterday, making SEB's goal for him. Nice to see Keogh being instrumental getting them over the finish line.
Second time Mick has got promoted (in all likelihood twice winning that division) - a great feat given that he has done so both times on limited finance and through intelligent buying. Not a blemish free season - there was a colossal wobble that they survived only because everyone else had a colossal wobble too!
In the past Mick has been very fair and very loyal to those who have done well for him. I think Wolves will need reinforcements and I think he's going to have to be tough on some of those who may not be up to the task. I hope, like MIW suggested, that Mick makes moves for the likes of O'Dea, Garvan etc. but I think some wise old heads will be needed.
Congrats to Mick, Wardy, Foley and Andy Keogh.
And I'd definetly have Mick McCarthy back. It does actually work, look at Fatih Terim for Turkey.
Delighted for Mick. Given the limited finances available at Wolves this is a tremendous achievment.
It is depressing that the promotion merits only a very cursory mention in the Irish media compared with Sunderland's promotion two years ago.
Whatever the rights and wrongs of the Saipan issue it is a shame that people seem to regard McCarthy as a "second class" Irishman of some kind. To me, he was one of the most passionate players and managers we have ever had (although he'd admit himself he was never the most skillful player in the world).
I still have the video of the interview he gave after the defeat to Italy in 1990 (still sweating in his kit). He was raging and continued to repeat that "we should have won this whole bloody tournament". No one Irish player has a monopoly on having that "winning mentality".
Hope Wolves stay up next season and that Mick gets the credit he's due.
Never saw that footage and would love to watch it: any idea if it's accessible online anywhere? 1990 was three years before my love affair with footy began so sadly most of that tournament passed me by in my childish ignorance...Quote:
Originally Posted by EastTerracer
I don't think I've ever seen it on TV other than the night of the game itself. I have a box full of VHS tapes back in Dublin covering most of the games from 1986 to 2002. I know The Worm has a thread here about converting old tapes into digital format and that is something I would like to do at some point. I'll be back in Dublin for the two home games in October so I'll see if I can dig out some of the original footage and transfer it.Quote:
Originally Posted by TerryPhelan
Yeah, that sounds like something we could all enjoy if somehow an enterprising chap managed to put it onto youTube :D
I'd say Mick had the hardest wobble to handle and the bigger task to keep Wolves on track.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Despite the wobble, Wolves's overall points gained already would have won the championship in previous years in a canter.
happy for the Irish lads at Wolves but I still cant manage to wish McCarthy well. Didnt like him before Saipan and cant stand him since
Absolutely buzzing after the win yesterday and can't wait for a chance to see us battling against the great and the good of the Premier League.
Fair play to Mick, he's remained calm all the way through and has created a great platform for future development. Appreciate that he's not every man's cup of tea - but credit where it's due.
Quality performance yesterday with exceptional performances from Foley, Ward & Keogh, the latter effectively winning us the game with his determined running and selfless assist.
As mentioned previously definitely think that Foley will handle the step up comfortably and providing Keogh can maintain his confidence and bulks up a bit am hopeful that he can make a positive contribution and continue his development into a useful asset for Ireland. Similarly Wardy has potential - as a recent convert to left back he has a bit to learn - however he has all the right attributes and as an attacking left back is well suited in the modern game (Patrick Evra showed the transition from striker to full back is not impossible and McCarthy has likened Ward to Kilbane in his adabtability and ability to learn, who ultimately defied the odds) - if the jump up comes to soon for him, I'd be happy to see him loaned out for a year to hone his skills and considering that his development this year has been nothing short of amazing would not put it past him to keep on improving.
Obviously need to buy big in the summer, but the difference being this time that Mick has Steve Morgan's reported £500 million wealth to call upon, rather than the £6 million he had at Sunderland. Expect us to have a few experienced heads on board come August.
Appreciate that these are opinions of a mere mortal formed from watching them week in, week out, rather than someone with the omniscient insight of YoungIrish (Re-read your last post and ask yourself 2 questions: a) Do I sound arrogant? and b) Do I sound foolish? - both of which on reflection will probably be concluded with a Yes). Possibly rose-tinted but hopeful all the same.
Up the Wolves.
Delighted for Big Mick. Hopefully he gets the financial backing he needs to strengthen the team. Hope the Irish lads are not discarded. I really hope Keogh makes in. I think he is a player who deserves success by his sheer determination and effort. Foley will not doubt make it, not sure about Ward though. Reckon Gleeson will be moved on for his own good.
I don't envy Mick his task. The Wolves crowd can be a very impatient lot.
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Originally Posted by Razors left peg
harsh, i was never a fan of him when he was in charge (mostly due to some bizarre selections pre-Saipan) but have to say I'm delighted for him and the Irish lads at Wolves
He seems like a decent chap and a very good manager at championship level (yet to prove himself in the prem) and I hope they manage to consolidate their position in the prem next year...
If it's hard surely it's not wobbly?Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
:D
I suppose it's way too late for me to do an edit.
I walked into that one.
Well done Mick Mac!! Hopefully you can show all the doubters that you're a top draw manager. If you had the backing that Keane had we'd be looking at a European spot rather that a relagation fight. Well done to Wardy. Some badly need money for the coffers at Dalymount. I'm glad Wolves are back not just because of all the current Irish players and ex-Sunderland and Bohs players. Wolves are a big club and big clubs deserve to be in the Premier League.
I know Scunthrope received £150,000 bonus when Keogh and Wolves got promoted. How much do Bohs stand to make out of it (Ward)?Quote:
Originally Posted by SunderlandBohs
Not 100% sure. I know the fee had a few add on fees. I think promotion was one of them. Can't imagine it to be a massive fee. It's something I'll have to looking to.Quote:
Originally Posted by drummerboy
e100,000. Hows that for a quick detective work. Would have take Columbo hour to solve that one:DQuote:
Originally Posted by drummerboy
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Originally Posted by EastTerracer
excellent post EastTerracer
Delighted for Mick.
When I was a kid he came down to our prize-giving ceremony one year. The oul fella says he was an absolute gentleman, posed for as many photos as was needed all night in good humour. I was always appalled later at the vitriol he'd go on to receive over various things.
Kudos to Manc Irish Wolf for the great posts all season too. Great to have that kind of insight on here.
Defo.. Maybe we'll get Crafty Toe Poke back when Leicester go back up... That and maybe sign some Paddies!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Yard of Pace
Great to have Wolves up for obvious reasons...
Well done Mick fair play.
Delighted for him (and this is from me who has not always agreed with everything in the past he done)
Hopefully they do well next season that would mean staying in top flight in England. its going be dogfight for them but i think they can stay up..
i hear there getting 28 million which is not too bad
also backed them at start year so i suppose my thanks are just much from my pocket then heart :) but all same
Well done to McCarthy and Wolves.
Hopefully they can provide the same kind of shock results they did the last time they were in the top flight, ie beating Man United 1-0
The Wolves board are queueing up to take some credit for being smart enough to recognise Mick's managerial qualities.
Why we picked a Mick
'The (thick) fans wanted Ince but fortunately we the board were smarter'.
I won't mention the unmentionable S factor but that appeared to rate high.
Still, they pay high praise indeed to Mick.
“It was an illustration of a guy with charisma, character and determination. If a man can deal with that pressure with that sort of dignity then we knew he would be able to deal with the problems that would face him as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers"
“Yet his integrity and humility struck a chord and I’m pleased that those are permanent characteristics.”
The headline is a fukkin joke on that article mind you.....Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Really over the moon for Mick. A genuine guy who always stuck by his own principles. Pity we dont have more like him.
the last part of the headline was edited outQuote:
Originally Posted by Drumcondra 69er
'like a hole in the head'
Thanks YOP & Dr P. Know what you mean about Crafty Toe Poke - was planning to congratulate him last week, however forgot his pseudonym he'd been away so long. Pity, as I used to enjoy reading his Leicester updates. Hopefully he'll be back to give us more detailed insight next year in the Irish footballing hotbed that is the Championship.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yard of Pace
Congrats Wolves. I always had a soft spot for them first cause of the colour of their jersey when I was younger, then because of Robert Plant and then after that due to Mick Mc Carthy and the amount of Irish guys at the club.
Very good long article on Mick by Vincent Hogan in the Indo today.
McCarthy happy to roll with the punches
On Trap
"What I see under him is a team that's going somewhere, that could qualify," he says.
"He (Trapattoni) has made us solid. Does he have the calibre of player available to him that Jack had? No. That I had? No. Yet, they're doing well and the players seem to like him. Listen, there's no rhyme or reason to some of the commentary in Ireland. There's such hoo-ha generated by one poor result. It's just barmy, crazy."
On Andy Keogh
Andy Keogh has been a revelation in recent games despite long being a target of fans' scorn. How did McCarthy shield him, as he always does?
"I make him feel important to me and the team," he says. "What anybody else thinks outside the group doesn't matter."
Gleeson off to MK Dons permanently. http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/0...ed-to-mk-dons/
Probably a decent move for him, to a passing team who should be vying for promotion to the Champtionship. He was never going to get in to the first team at Molineux in the Premier League and there's only so long you can send someone out on loan.
Looks like we have added another one to the ranks. Sky Sports have announced that we have a press conference arranged at 9.30 tomorrow morning to unveil Doyler as our new signing. Absolutely made up if it's true. Him and Blake could be a quality partnership - 10 goals a piece and we'll have a good chance of survival. Mick is definitely assembling a team for the future - state of the art set up down there now and Morgan wanted to buy Liverpool so looks like he means business. Doyler's only really had 3 or 4 full seasons as a pro and is getting stronger every game - can't wait to see him develop further down the Mol (Please God).
Hope Mick uses his Irish connections to the full and adds Duffer, Dunne and St Ledger to the ranks - nothing better than the thought of an Irish dream team down the Wolves.
Hope it goes well there for him there and Wolves do well next year and get a few new faces in before the start of the season. Wolves will be the team I'll now be most watching next season in the Premierhip.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manc Irish Wolf
Good luck for next season Manc Irish Wolf.
Do Wolves have the money for such signings? Certainly would be three great captures.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manc Irish Wolf
u16 international from Limerick now at Wolves
http://www.limerickleader.ie/sport/B...-of.5418813.jp
Just reading through that link there and it mentions a player from Montserrat, playing for Udinese who may be eligible for Ireland due to a Grandmother:Quote:
Originally Posted by co. down green
Can't be true can it? Seems like another "Masal Bugduv" (google it).Quote:
Originally Posted by Limerick Leader
Finntonio sounds like a made up version of Fintan to me.