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Extremely suprised with this thread. I'd be very happy if Limerick progress as much as Sligo have since we last played against Sligo in the First Division. Playing in the Europa League last season was always going to have an effect on Sligo as ye dont exactly have a big squad compared to other Premier Division clubs.
Sligo have come a long way in a short period and ye should be grateful to Paul Cook for that.
So we get rid of Cook....and then what???? Like every other club in the league we've had our fair share of Managerial turmoil over the years and just when it looks like we've had something to build on it falls apart, so now that we have a measure of stability at the club on most levels (a rare thing in the League of Ireland at present), according to roverandout in effect we're moving in the wrong direction with Cook, ridiculous!
Ok, things are never going to be perfect at any club and Cook like all managers has his faults but all in all without doubt he's been good for Rovers. Where's the magical alternative that's gonna take over, take months to put his own stamp on the team and then leave us in any better of a position???
If Our Dave sees this thread you'll be in big trouble roverandout
46 Posts and not one agreeing with you Roverandout and not once did you elaborate on what was raised by others - that you seem to be referring to his behaviour away from the club.
If you are only going to insinuate without stating what you have heard/seen don't bother.
I say close this post due to insinuated defamation of character.
Anyone else?
Roverandout = Roddy Collins?
Not even reading this thread as it's total bull****e.All I will say id best thing is not to reply and hopefully the moderators remove it ASAP as it is in no way benefical to the season ahead. Some people need to get a life
Have to say I totally agree with Roverandout, Get shot of Cook now and if we could get rid of Vincent Nally and Kevin Leydon at the same time, we would be well on our way to becoming as big a club as Cork City (and I might get my table back).Quote:
Originally Posted by akearins
Since when was having LOI experience a prerequisite for managing Sligo Rovers. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the likes of Willie McStay, Lawrie Sanchez, Steve Cotterill, and dare I say Sean Connor had no previous experience of this League. They didn't do too badly either. The fact is your beloved Mr Cook was a disaster at Southport. Don't just take my word for it check it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by sligofan4ever
Im sure theres a point in there, but I cant find one.Quote:
Originally Posted by roverandout
By the way were not Southport.
If anyone remembers?
With Kildare County now gone, I think Seimpre (Blanco) Red is back:p
Yes, he didn't do well at Southport, but are we Southport ? No. But that was with a Conference team, he is now with a higher standard team and is he a disaster here ? I think not. Oh, and you left Paul Cook out of that little list ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by roverandout
i think we will all agree cook has his faults but thats down to being a young and fairly inexperienced manager. he is learning his trade with us and doing a good job so far. there is not one other manager in loi that would be any better considering his budget.
there were times last year i questioned his ability but if ya look what he has done since coming he is a breath of fresh air. he likes to play football the right way and and is a winner. its a long time since we had a manager who is so open and willing to answer any question a fan may have. if the boards trusts the man and gives him a half decent budget that wont cripple us he may well bring some silverware or european qualification again. i say stick with him and be grateful for what we have....... the grass is not always greener on the other side.
What a laughable thread,from wanting rid of cookie to suggesting he's gay!He's a good manager and he's also 100% heterosexual.now get a life and talk about something football related.
What a crock of ***** this thread is. Paul Cook has had our team playing the best football the Showgrounds had seen in years ........... in fact this thread does not even warrant a debate on the matter. I hope Cookie stays for years to come and builds on the work he has done so far with the limitations (budget / squad etc) etc most of us are aware of.
By the way you should have been more original with your user name. Perhaps it might be a good idea to change it after this. Please everyone else do not associate me with this rubbish.
[QUOTE=Rover'n'out;1296634] I hope Cookie stays for years to come and builds on the work he has done so far with the limitations (budget / squad etc) etc most of us are aware of.
Sorry to disappoint but this will be Cook's last season. If he's so good how come Pats or Shams didn't come in for him, and don't tell me it's because he's too loyal to Rovers.
[QUOTE=roverandout;1296667]Do you think before you post at at all. They havent come in for him cause Shams have a manager they are happy with, and Pats havent two bobs to rub together in order to buy him out of the contract he is in at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rover'n'out
Id call you stupid but the post would be sent to the rubbish section if i done that.
[QUOTE=rovers100%;1296517]i think we will all agree cook has his faults but thats down to being a young and fairly inexperienced manager. he is learning his trade with us and doing a good job so far.
With the greatest respect I don't think that you can refer to Cook as a young manager, considering that he is 42 years old. McStay when he came to Sligo was 31 years old; Ian Foster who's just gone to Dundalk is 33 years of age, while Eddie Howe who is managing Bournemouth is only 32 years old. Surely these type of guys are more deserving of being called young managers!
[QUOTE=roverandout;1296667]1) Its no secret Pats and Shams wanted him, and no doubt Pats still want him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rover'n'out
2) Both teams already have managers
considering cook played football up to 2006 he is young in the managerial game, he is only at if 4 years or so. can we have your reason outside football to get rid of cook or are ya too cowardly to say. your beating round the bush here on this arguement because his managerial credentials are as good as any, its outside football issues you seem to have the problem with.......
Do your own homework rovers100%
He needs the answer's because he dosen't know them though ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by roverandout
This is hilarious. Your argument has now descended into arguing whether or not he is a young manager.
You haven't a clue. From Boco's wages to this. Please give up
Maybe your short time here is over and its time to say good bye too you.
sure that was boco, he gave the ball away, not morrison, what game were you at?Quote:
Originally Posted by avvenalaf
To be fair ARooney28 others have made silly statements along the way that have indeed deflected this debate. I just have a different view on Paul Cook to most others. We live in a democracy and that's my privilege. Yes the team have played good football under Cook, but I also feel that a bad substitution, culminating in a tactical error (not to mention the non penalty) cost us the FAI Cup. Similarly, I am of the opinion that a lack of preparation and tactical nous deprived us of advancement in the preliminary stages of the Europa Cup. Both failures have resulted in the loss of potential revenue for the club. I also think that the decision not to name a full complement of subs on occasion last season, reflected poorly upon the club. I accept that he was down to the bear bones in terms of numbers but what harm would it have done putting a couple of local lads on the bench? As locals we appreciate what representing the club (no matter how briefly) means to a Sligo native.Quote:
Originally Posted by ARooney28
I would like to see a change at the helm, but obviously it's not my call. However one of the joys of football is that it stimulates debate and everyone who pays through the turnstiles is entitled to voice his or her opinion.
I'm off as of tomorrow on a skiing holiday but I will be more than happy to resume this discussion in the New Year.
Maybe that could have cost us the final, but how do you think we got there in the first place? We has the hardest route out of everyone to get there in the first place. You really need to put things into perspective.
Cook is a con-man!
He has the lot of you eating out of his palm in thinking he's great. He's an utter trickster and who is tactically inept.
As for the people saying he has brought in brilliant signatures? Are you for real? He filled the team with average journeymen last year, and we barely avoided relegation.
I'd have him out in an instant.
For what its worth I have one or two reservations about Cook too. Having said that, I'm sure things didn't work out the way he planned for the first part of last season and he has made some good signings for next season. He should be given a chance to prove himself in 2010 and see what happens after that.
We're lucky that no one listens to you then so.Quote:
Originally Posted by Inside Man
Well we can all sleep easy at night knowing your not in charge of this club. And i'm sorry, but he had to work with what he could afford from January through to July, and brought in some quality, hard working players like Matthew Blinkhorn,Eoin Doyle and Dean Marshall whilet he return of Peers was a massive factor in our survival. And your one to call our manager a con man when you're both a WUM and a common forum troll.Quote:
Originally Posted by Inside Man
What a sad world you live in and I have no desire to add to your troubles but there are organizations you can contact for help, the really sad thing is that you probably think in your own mind that your are being amusing but without wanting to hurt your feelings you are now a pain. Make a New Year resulution that you and Roveranout get together and try and support the Rovers next season, I am not optimistic but still wish you a Happy Christmas and a Cheer ful New Season.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Inside Man
Maybe the skiing holiday will help them!!!;):DQuote:
Originally Posted by Well Red
Considering Micheal O'Neill is top of a list to succeed Craig Levein as manager of Dundee United, I've no dout Shams are currently sniffing about Cook.
Closing thread - it's descending into the ridiculous.