That Leeds bit reminds me of Souness at Newcastle:D
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That Leeds bit reminds me of Souness at Newcastle:D
Reminds me of witnessing some grissly murder
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Originally Posted by Superhoops
2 failed ex-Liverpool managers: No thanks
So once again our national manager would come in and need an ex-international manager to hold his hand? Thats progression...
A manager whos man management skills are poor at best.
Another consultant (or whatever he is) who this time is a failure at international level.
Dream team my hole :p
Why are we suggesting management teams ffs???!!! Can we not just get in a manager that is competent enough to do the job BY HIMSELF??:confused:
So if it was just Houllier on his own (as you indicated would be your choice) we would only get 1 failed Liverpool manager and that would be OK then? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Metrostars
I think we would be doing well to get Houllier.
He deserves his own thread:)
No use pining after a manager who is under contract and content where he is.
I see after Houllier was pushed out of the French job in 1993 he took over the French youths for awhile. I like that. Not afraid to go back to boot camp.
Houllier has the potential to possibly be a very good manager for us, however my only worry is that his time in international management was a failure, although this was 13 years ago, so maybe the experience he has gained in club management in the meantime has helped him to become a better overall manager.
No manager would be willing to work under a manager or Houliers reputation. He would always be looking over his shoulder. e.g. Mourinho-Grant, Redknapp-Zajec
One of the reasons I would like Liam Brady as performance director is because he was such an awful manager, and would be no threat to anyone, but with tremendous experience in youth development.
Ohh, and call me old fashioned and zenophobic, but he's Irish.
If Roy Keane manages to get Sunderland relegated in his second season there, will people will be saying its part of his learning curve or that he was an awful manager?
Brady made mistakes in his first job at a big club in crisis, even with those mistakes he had whatever talent he had on the pitch playing good football, some say the best around, but not successful.
Brady should be judged on his work since then, earning the highest praise from Wenger.
No I don't think he should be manager but I would love to have him involved directly with Irish football.
I think Souness is correct in saying that his ex-Rangers background should have no bearing whatsoever but I think the only thing he has in his favour is the discipline he'd bring. Every other aspect of his managerial track record is underwhelming.
Houllier's track record is excellent and is as good a candidate as we can expect. What Irish manager has had anything like his degree of experience or success? Whether his is the style that'd ignite our players is my only doubt.
Houllier or a Jol/Hughton combo are my favoured options at the moment.
Also, what was Houllier and Heighway's relationship at Anfield? Did Houllier fully entrust Heighway with the youth set up? I think Heighway would be a good asset for Ireland's youth development and maybe would even be a credible assistant for Houllier.
Am I right in thinking Houllier offered Kerr a job at Anfield at one stage?
:eek: Never heard that one before!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
You're right about Heighway though. It would be a major boost to the national setup to have lads like himself and Brady on board that have great experience in youth development...
Always have to consider the players perceptions in all of this.
It has been reported that Houllier and Kerr were friends. Not sure how close a friendship it is.
Would Houllier be tainted by an association with Kerr? Have to bear in mind that the players wanted Kerr out.
I remember reading that Kerr was tipped to take over at the Academy when Heighway's contract was due to expire a few years ago, but then he was offered the senior international position, and Heighway stayed on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Stating the bleedin obvious here, but if the FAI were smart, they should move quick on a manager now .. with the managerial merry-go-round already in full swing. Won't be long before the touted candidates like Houllier, Jol and Jewell are back in jobs, and both seem keen to be working again. And of course, cough .. Klinsmann and Mourihno.
However, I still doubt that any of the first three are really interested in taking the job. It will probably ultimately be a short list of Souness, some ex-Irish international and some foreign manager with an exotic name, who got a good write up in Four-Four-Two Magazine.
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Originally Posted by Wolfie
I know Delaney hates Kerr but I don't think even he would be so petty as to rule out everyone he had a reasonable acquaintance with. I think the last thing we want to do is allow the players to have a say in picking the new manager. One of the main reasons (only reason:confused:) Staunton was brought in was that he was mates with some of the team and would bring back Mick Byrne to wake Duffer up with kisses and hug Robbie when we avoid a draw with San bleedin Marino.
Wouldn't advocate the players picking the manager for a minute. One of the many failures of Stan's tenure was that he was too much "one of the lads".Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry The Saint
Just threw out the Kerr / Houllier link in a Devils advocate way. I suppose the badly articulated point I was trying to make was "Would Houllier's approach be too much like Kerr's?"
Houllier is already back in work having recently again taken up his pre-Liverpool days job of Technical Director at FFFQuote:
Originally Posted by macdermesser
I wouldn't mind a manager who is less stubborn than Stan.
To Houllier's credit he accepted a demotion job, looking after the youths and later just an advisor to the '98 WC winning team.
I thought there was some friction between Heighway and Houllier.
Should Houllier get the job it's obvious he will pick his own staff.
Think it was because of the success the Academy was having, but so few players (if any) made it though to the senior team.Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
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Originally Posted by Wolfie
I was only saying to someone the other day how similar Houllier's approach would be to that of Kerr who was dismissed in favour of Stan! On the whole Kerr did a decent enough job with Ireland, however, he just needed to be a bit more attack-minded at home and enjoy a bit more luck along the way. I'm sure the irony wouldn't be lost on him if the post did go to Houllier.
Just shows how times have changed.
Never fear, Aldo's here............................
Aldridge declares Irish interest
John Aldridge is ready, willing and able to assist the Republic of Ireland in any capacity.
The 49-year-old, who earned 69 caps for the Republic as a player, has decided not to apply for the vacant manager's job after twice being turned down for the role in the past.
But the former Liverpool striker, whose sole job in management was a five-year spell in charge of Tranmere that ended six years ago, would be interested in assisting the new regime.
'Obviously as a coach you've got to be interested in managing your country,' Aldridge said on Sky Sports News.
'Being able to work for your country in any capacity would be interesting.'
He added: 'I was interested the last couple of times when I put my name in the hat. It wasn't to be so third time lucky... you never know. I've never really given it thought in all honesty.'
Aldridge has also told Stephen Ireland to demonstrate the desire to get himself back into the Republic squad.
The Manchester City midfielder was left out of the party for the final European Championship qualifier against Wales in the wake of the latest incident in what has been a troubled couple of months for the 21-year-old.
Aldridge said: 'He's a very, very good player. I think Stephen really has to look at how much he wants to play for his country.
'First and foremost, when he gets the opportunity next time, he mustn't make the slip-ups he has in the past.
'He's going to be very influential for the future of Irish football for me. He's the type of player that we need. He's got to really want it badly.'
Would like to see Kerr back managing the u21/B squad set up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Docboy
Bruce Arena is available. Would be no worse than some of the hacks mentioned so far.
The O2 Arena and Wembley Arena are also available, but NONE are suitable!:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Volcán Masaya
Must say I was impressed with the O2 Arena when I was there for the Prince gig.
Bora is available: http://www.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/footba...ion=cnn_latest
:p
i wouldnt mind giving it to Tina Arena :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sligo Hornet
Yes but speaking of hurlers maybe we should offer the job to Brian Cody? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Bluebeard
She might be tied up at the moment... I'll get my coat :DQuote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
I see Paul Jewell has ruled himself out of returning to Wigan after initally suggesting last week that he'd be open to a return. Seems a sharp turnaround. Maybe the FAI have contacted him before he disappeared for good off their radar? Who knows but I'll spread some gossip anyway as this thread needs to be reactivated.
I hope something is going on behind the scenes and they are at least talking to some of the candidates that have been mentioned on here.
Indeed. I wonder how near or otherwise are they to assembling their crack team of consultants.Quote:
Originally Posted by youngirish
More likely to assembling their Crack FOR the team of consultants:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Wolfie
Beenhakker got his contract with Poland extended.
They're used to making an arse of things!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Sligo Hornet
From today's Indo: http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...e-1217818.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by Wolfie
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Meanwhile, the FAI Board of Management will meet again later today to report on what progress has been made in the appointment of a new manager to replace Steve Staunton.At their last meeting, the Board agreed on a preferred list of headhunters to assist in the task, but it is now understood that they have experienced some difficulty in finalising a three-man team.
It is considered extremely unlikely that any definite developments will be announced after this latest summit.
Which leaves the way open to say " sorry we couldn't finalise the headhunters to our liking - but look we've got a cup-winning, league winning former French manager who would like to do the job. So we'll just give it to him. Taa-Daa!"Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Hunt wants Venables as Ireland boss
Stephen Hunt would welcome any attempt to lure Terry Venables as Republic of Ireland manager.
The midfielder has heard good reports about the former England boss and current number two to Steve McClaren from Reading team-mate Nicky Shorey, who has worked under Venables at international level.
Like McClaren, Venables could find himself out of a job if England fail to reach the Euro 2008 finals.
And the Republic, currently preparing for Saturday's European Championship qualifier against Wales, are looking for a new manager following Steve Staunton's recent departure.
'A new man will bring in fresh ideas,' Hunt said. 'And if you spend big, I suppose, like anything, you get big.
Venables has been mentioned and all the players seem to have a lot of respect for him.
'That's important. Nicky seems to like him. He was a bit unlucky when he coached Australia, but he'd be a good man to have.'
RTE Sport
Jaysus I like Hunt but he should learn to keep his mouth shut on these matters especially if he touting sh!te like Venebles...
Surely we could do better than Paul Jewell???