Here's a random one , comes with a health warning as my source is normally good but also has been spectacularly wrong before
Paul Ozam !
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Here's a random one , comes with a health warning as my source is normally good but also has been spectacularly wrong before
Paul Ozam !
Nah. Paul Ozam is doubtful.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Yay!
Random early 00s nostalgia!
He is managing the Ireland under 17s so it's not completely random. Also pretty sure he did some coaching senior as well just can't remember where
Just like the late Sean McCaffrey. It certainly did not equip him for League of Ireland managementQuote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Tony Cousins, get a bet on him gents
Osam manages the U16s, who don't play competitive games.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Someone's bound to give Ollie Horgan a ring soon,give that man a bit of money and its curtains for everyone!!!
True and also while finding the neative about having too much money to spend!
Will suit him grand so , Pats haven't been competitive for ages :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Ger O'Brien would be a good choice, and popular with the fans but it might take a while for him to get up to speed. as I said in earlier post it depends where Pats see themselves next season, if they want to challenge then a more experienced manager may be the pick but if they are willing to build and give him some time GOB ticks the boxes. Ozo doing well at coaching underage but too big a step up at this point.
O'Brien doesn't have the pro badge yet but depending how far along with his badges he is there's a pro course coming up that if he's enrolled on it he could take the job.
Another route they could go is promote the u19 staff who seem to be doing a decent job
When he was with Longford there was a strong suggestion that if Buckley lost his next game that Cousins was primed to replace him, he was even spotted at a succession of matches at the time. I’ll personally laugh if a free flowing St.Pat’s appoint a hoofball dinosaur who hasn’t been in work since he dunked Longford but anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kingswood Rover
Think I heard he has applied for the pro badge which was enough in the past (Heary among others). might even give it to him for remainder of season and see how it goes (and who else might be available).Quote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
Bradley was the same this year, but I think it's dependent on there being enough applications for them to run a course. If they weren't to run a pro course this year he'd just be out of luck.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinobohs
Delighted with Lee Desmond signing a two year deal today, good timing as well with the reports coming out this morning that Rovers were after him.
Makes you wonder what the plan is though, it's a no-brainer on our end to make him an offer but presumably he could and would have gotten better offers elsewhere, and he spoke on the plans the club has in place as being a part of his decision. Added to that Ger alluded to how they're apparently trying to get other business done before the end of the season, all of this without actually having a manager in place. Seems a strange one unless the plan is to appoint from within.
Signing Lee Desmond is a no-brainer no matter who the manager will be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack B
Even if there is no decision made on the managerial strategy (and there might well be), the club can't just stand still on trying to re-sign other key players who are about to go out of contract
Yeah as I said it's a no-brainer on the club's end, I'm more so thinking about it from Desmond's perspective. Even when taking my Pats hat off I think it's fair to say he's one of the best defenders in the league, and wouldn't be short on offers, likely better ones than Pats could offer at that (though maybe now that Fagan is essentially off Desmond will just take over the kind of wage he commanded). Just makes me wonder if maybe there's some set plans in place for next season already for him to be willing to stick with us this early.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
I expect the club owner(s) would have a plan in mind for next season irrespective of who the manger is. likely that a manager who is a good 'fit' with whatever way they want to go will be appointed.Nowadays you cant expect good players to hang around (to be fair to them they want things sorted ASAP) so its not like the club can ask players to hang around until we sort out the manager gig (which is likely not going to be until the season ends).Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack B
It is always a risk you end up with a player the manger doesn't like/rate but that's the risk you have to take. player must have some positive feedback on how the club is going to make them want to resign
Someone mentioned Fenlon. He doesn't seem to have any interest in full-time management anymore. The Reynolds link was complete fish and chip paper talk just because he had been coach under Buckley. He wouldn't be going to Dublin.
Markey signing a two year deal also, said he was assured the style of football wouldn't be changing so that probably rules out any links of Doolin etc.
That's good to hear. And possibly hints at Ger O'Brien. Wouldn't be unhappy with that. The only thing is I wouldn't like to lose him from the club if it went pear shaped. It might be early for him, but he's always struck me as a manager in waiting. We have a decent record with Liam and others of being patient with managers too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack B
Yea, pats have a pretty good record of sticking with managers (many other fans were surprised Bucko lasted as long as he did). Ger O'Brien might have to grasp the opportunity if it arises.Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyD
A part of me - perhaps naively - believes Ger when he says he doesn't want it yet. He's got a decent a decent director of football/coaching gig and a good bit of time on his side for the moment. Could easily see someone like Harry Kenny getting it and Ger coming in after when he has his badges and a few more years of coaching under his belt. Who knows though.Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyD
Indeed, Rennie going to Pats would be a step down for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluemovie
lolQuote:
Originally Posted by partizan
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Wouldn't touch him with the proverbial barge pole.Quote:
Originally Posted by Partizan
never ceases to amaze how quickly some clubs fans get ensconced up their own rectums.Quote:
Originally Posted by Partizan
Never ceases to amaze me how quick some fans react exactly as a poster intends!
Kenny Cunningham linked to the job today
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breaki...er-874541.html
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Originally Posted by PartySaint
According to that article the main contenders to Kenny Cunningham are Paul Doolin and Pat Fenlon. For a club that have experienced open passing football under Liam Buckley for the past 6 years, Doolin or Fenlon would represent a big culture shock.
I'd be surprised if they were in contention.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
From the names I'm hearing if it's not Harry Kenny it'll be someone who has never managed in the league before or even managed before....
Fenlon ? please no, I might not like the results lately against Pats but at least its possible to enjoy the game
Doubt it'd be Fenlon or Doolin, or even Cunningham for that matter considering he seems to be of similar ilk (going off what he's said when doing punditry anyway) and Pats have stressed the point that that they'll be sticking to someone with as similar a philosophy as possible to Bucko's.
On the subject of Pats, where has Christy Fagan been this year? Injured or just not getting his game?
Injured.
He picked up a by all accounts horrific knee injury in training back in June that has him out for the foreseeable. Had surgery on it within a day or so of it happening and I think he still might be going around on crutches according to some of the lads that saw him at Tolka for the LSC final. Wouldn't even be fit for the start of next season by looks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philosophizer
Obviously a massive shame as despite his faltering form in recent seasons Christy will always be a hero at Pats and I think everyone was still willing him on where they would've ran out of patience with other players. Would have liked to see if he could turn it around under a new manager but as it stands I'd say he's played his late game for us.
Very sad for him. One of the best finishers of recent years in LOI when on form. Hopefully can make a decent recovery.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack B
Harry Kenny according to reports this afternoon
Thats an uninspiring appointment
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Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954