Monaghan United get new manager

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09/03/2011, 10:51 AM
marinobohs

... fasten your safety belts all you Mons, cos you are about to enter the Twilight zone :cool: Never a dull moment with the Rodster on board. While he has been known to wax lyrically about the Double he won at Bohs he declines to mention the SIX times he resigned that season ! and that with a team doing well. To this day he is liked/hated in almost equal proportions among Bohs fans (difficult to find anyone that does not have a view though)

It probobly will end up in tears (it usually does with Roddy) but it will be one hell of a journey getting there :rolleyes:.
09/03/2011, 12:00 PM
Doomofman

Feel sorry for Monaghan.. Can't see this ending well...
09/03/2011, 12:13 PM
Acornvilla

I Google imaged Roddy a few months back when the Malta thing was going and got a damn virus from dl'ing a photo.. poor mons :(
09/03/2011, 12:48 PM
monsexile

Roddy speaks
http://monaghanunited.tv/?p=518
09/03/2011, 12:54 PM
passerrby

will ya settle children yad swear we hired gadaffi or something firstly the budget and team are set in stone roddy will either win or will lose and will stay for the season or go early doors either way he can be replaced ,Monaghan cannot be sold or bought .allready he has created a stir around the town and hopefully he can help with our attendances (if only for the rubbernecks waiting to see the carcrash). but every season the mons are write of as also rans so lets see how it pans out.

P.S. anyone know a good tailor
09/03/2011, 12:59 PM
harps1954

Quote:

People say to me “am I mad giving up RTE to go and work in the First Division”

What Roddy said - one good thing about him getting the Mons job is that we don't have to watch him on MNS every second week. So a big thank you to Monaghan for that.
09/03/2011, 1:01 PM
Valentine

Roddy :D

What a legend. Let's hope he stays more than a year at Monaghan. His experience in Malta will be invaluable!
09/03/2011, 1:38 PM
dong

Class appointment.
09/03/2011, 1:40 PM
eelmonster

I wish Monaghan were in the Premier.
09/03/2011, 1:44 PM
eelmonster

Quote:

Originally Posted by passerrby

P.S. anyone know a good tailor

Can't wait to see Roddy's sartorial experimentation while at Mons, I for one will be hoping he goes country gent and invests in full tweeds.
09/03/2011, 2:46 PM
Dillonman

I really fear for the Mons. Everywhere Roddy goes it ends in disaster. Expect jobs for the lads now come the summer.
09/03/2011, 2:56 PM
Pablo Escobar

Quote:

Originally Posted by bennocelt

Jesus got to love this league - is it April the first already!

Interestingly, that's when we play them. That'll be fun!
09/03/2011, 3:31 PM
Lionel Ritchie

I have to admit I never fully appreciated exactly how many clubs Roddy played for. His pre-match superstition must've involved checking with someone which side he was playing for.

I wish Monaghan well. It's all I can do.
09/03/2011, 5:11 PM
cestlavie

As Mons have little Fans who is Roddy going to argue with, Probably himself. Gud luck, sure it adds abit of colour for the league and somebody to give some grief too. lol
09/03/2011, 5:34 PM
topia

Quote:

Originally Posted by monsexile

Roddy speaks

He never seems to shut up!
09/03/2011, 6:12 PM
dfx-

Quote:

Originally Posted by passerrby

will ya settle children yad swear we hired gadaffi or something firstly the budget and team are set in stone roddy will either win or will lose and will stay for the season or go early doors either way he can be replaced ,Monaghan cannot be sold or bought .allready he has created a stir around the town and hopefully he can help with our attendances (if only for the rubbernecks waiting to see the carcrash). but every season the mons are write of as also rans so lets see how it pans out.

Everyone thinks...well maybe this time it'll be different, but then it's not.

Shame for Mons, first the FAI screw them..
09/03/2011, 7:19 PM
Ezeikial

Brilliant
Brilliant
Brilliant

It's about time a sedate and pedestrain club like the Mons (no offence) got a bit of excitement and controversy infused into their DNA

This will be great craic
09/03/2011, 7:20 PM
Dunny

Quote:

Originally Posted by eelmonster

Can't wait to see Roddy's sartorial experimentation while at Mons, I for one will be hoping he goes country gent and invests in full tweeds.

Armani wellies with a gold buckle
09/03/2011, 7:39 PM
PartySaint

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People know Monaghan now, people outside of Ireland know Monaghan.

I presume he is talking about people in Northern Ireland
10/03/2011, 10:39 AM
Quayman

All I can say is brand news suits, suits for all. Thats probably how he got the job, by promising suits and a tv show about him buying suits in Monaghan Town.
10/03/2011, 12:40 PM
hoopy

As a Hoop I have to thank Roddy as apparantely it was him who "put Shamrock Rovers back on the map". Must've been while he was leaving the games early to go to boxing matches, or having no training for days while he did other things.
10/03/2011, 12:57 PM
Royal rover

Guaranteed Roddy will write a book in the next few years!!!!!!!
10/03/2011, 1:50 PM
Eminence Grise

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Originally Posted by Royal rover

Guaranteed Roddy will colour in a book in the next few years!!!!!!!

Fixed that for you...
10/03/2011, 1:56 PM
horton

Most of you think Monaghan will be a mediocre midtable team anyway, what's the worst the guy can really do?!
10/03/2011, 2:06 PM
total hoofball

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Originally Posted by horton

Most of you think Monaghan will be a mediocre midtable team anyway, what's the worst the guy can really do?!

Finish bottom of the table?
Quit before the last game of the season?
Sign Carlton Palmer?
Have a turnover of 40 players in the season?
Bring in his nutjob buddies like Willo McDonagh?
Do a runner on the fish and chip shop after their trip to Harps?
Sing vile songs about fellow managers?
Leave in the middle of matches and training?
Vandalise opposition dressing rooms?
Basically undo all the hard work Mick Cooke has done for Monaghan over the past 6/7 years?

Monaghan were only 3 minutes from promotion last season and have signed good players this season, alot of people have been underestimating how they would perform this season, until Roddy arrived
10/03/2011, 2:07 PM
Longfordian

Quote:

Originally Posted by horton

Most of you think Monaghan will be a mediocre midtable team anyway, what's the worst the guy can really do?!

They don't think that themselves though and I don't think appointing the Rodster is the best way to go about fulfilling your ambitions, entertaining though it will no doubt be.
10/03/2011, 6:00 PM
sean r

efan ekouku is free so is carlton palmer!
13/03/2011, 11:44 AM
monkey9

Quote:

Originally Posted by total hoofball

Finish bottom of the table?
Quit before the last game of the season?
Sign Carlton Palmer?
Have a turnover of 40 players in the season?
Bring in his nutjob buddies like Willo McDonagh?
Do a runner on the fish and chip shop after their trip to Harps?
Sing vile songs about fellow managers?
Leave in the middle of matches and training?
Vandalise opposition dressing rooms?
Basically undo all the hard work Mick Cooke has done for Monaghan over the past 6/7 years?

Monaghan were only 3 minutes from promotion last season and have signed good players this season, alot of people have been underestimating how they would perform this season, until Roddy arrived

Yeah, but besides all that, what's the worst he can do!!!??
13/03/2011, 3:28 PM
total hoofball

Some quality trolling from Roddy in today's News of the World!

Quote:

"I've been out of the game for six and a half years, have met spoofers in my time but i'm glad to be here."

"I looked around the league and saw so many managers who I don't rate get good jobs. What have Pat Fenlon, Stephen Kenny or Alan Mathews ever done? None of those guys could have walked into Carlisle United and achieved what I did."

"The guys I rate the highest in the league are Michael O'Neill, Paul Cook and Pete Mahon. The rest are part of a little sewing circle and I don't want part of that."

On the sore topic of his history with relegation, particularly with Carlisle United....

"Ah, hold on. I was not in charge on the day they went down. Had I been, we would have stayed up."

"I don't need to justify my record to anyone. I don't feel the need to prove anything. What I achieved at Bohs was sensational. The club was in disarray when I arrived. When I left, we won the double. People will accuse me me of shooting my mouth off. But it is a fact. I introduced full-time football to Ireland. I introduced Glen Crowe, Kevin Hunt and Jamie Harris to the league."

"At Carlisle, I guarantee there is not one League of Ireland manager - including Pat Fenlon - who would have kept them in the league. When that happened, I received faxes from Alex Ferguson, Lawrie McMenamy and Barry Fry, men I'd never met, congratulating me on the job I'd done."

"Dublin City were doomed when I arrived. I had no chance there. At Shamrock Rovers, there was no money, but we had a team containing Paddy McCourt, Brian Shelley, Jason Gavin, David Mooney and Barry Murphy. Had they the finances they have now then I would have dominated the Irish game. I don't hold a grudge against Rovers for that. They were rebuilding their club and wanted to move on. That's fine. What I couldn't get my head around was the fact it seemed to be a case of everyone saying 'don't touch Roddy'. Why no club would take a chance on me was baffling? I felt I was being black-balled. Something was wrong. And it it not me"

"My record proves I haven't got a bad eye for players. So I'll discover talent. People don't give Roddy Collins credit. They laughed at me for applying for jobs. Is that a sin? Is that a crime? I'm here because I am excellent at what I do. I've a desire and ambition to fulfil things in management. I study football morning, noon and night"

He's back alright :D
13/03/2011, 3:30 PM
total hoofball

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkey9

Yeah, but besides all that, what's the worst he can do!!!??

Sign Pats legend and fitness fanatic Michael Keane?

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...n-2575591.html
13/03/2011, 3:49 PM
Valentine

100% win record, how can you argue against him :P
13/03/2011, 4:00 PM
El-Pietro

out of the game for 6 and a half years? What was he doing in Malta? Or in his brief brief brief spell in Cork?
13/03/2011, 4:36 PM
hoopy

Quote:

Originally Posted by El-Pietro

What was he doing in Malta?

Laying tarmac on driveways.
13/03/2011, 5:11 PM
Sam_Heggy

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoopy

Laying about on tarmac driveways.

Fixed that.
13/03/2011, 5:30 PM
Magicme

Roddy Collins Press Conference part 1

And part 2
13/03/2011, 9:03 PM
monkey9

That press conference was hilarious!!!
13/03/2011, 9:04 PM
monkey9

Quote:

Originally Posted by total hoofball

Sign Pats legend and fitness fanatic Michael Keane?

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...n-2575591.html

Michael Keane!! LOL!!! :)
13/03/2011, 9:36 PM
BonnieShels

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louth4sam

Scientists believe that cockroaches and mondogs are the only things that could survive a nuclear explosion

And Bray, don't forget Bray.

This is great craic lads. It's still only March and we've had so much. Any guess what September holds?
13/03/2011, 9:39 PM
Magicme

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkey9

That press conference was hilarious!!!

I know! There were bits that were missed that were great fun too. The excitement and anticipation in the air was palabable and everyone was giddy. The room was full of people, local business men, councillors and fans of the Mons which was great to see. At last our club has some support locally.

I believe that there were 2 fellas in a pub the other night who have never darkened the door of our ground, arguing over whether Roddy would be a good manager for us or not. Hopefully (when its not snowing) they will come out to our games to settle their argument.
13/03/2011, 9:41 PM
Ranger

Does that mean........Big Ed loves Mona

will appear back on d'telly!!!!

Back in the early 80s, ads started appearing saying things like 'Big Ed loves Mona'. Of course, nobody had a feckin clue what they were on about until the awful truth was revealed. Big Ed was some sort of cartoony character and he was a big fan of Mona yogurt.

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