New Irish manager

I'd be very happy with Coppell (the independent seem to think he'd love to come over but that sounds like BS to me) and Houillier. I'd also be content with Paul Jewell but I imagine he'll head to Bolton this week or next.

I'd be seriously depressed if we end up with O'Leary, Robson, Souness (lord give me strength) and Dowie. El Tel might have a fancy tan but so does Big Ron. We need to keep clear of Venables if at all possible, however I imagine he'd interview well and astound the panel with his tales of getting England to a semi final 11 years ago.

I see Roy Hodgson isn't on the Paddy Power list, considering he is one of those who will be out of contract, you'd think somebody would think he was worth a punt.
I can't imagine that the FAI would consider to buy anyone out of a current contract.

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Originally Posted by geysir

I see Roy Hodgson isn't on the Paddy Power list, considering he is one of those who will be out of contract, you'd think somebody would think he was worth a punt.
I can't imagine that the FAI would consider to buy anyone out of a current contract.

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E-mail them and they'll probably offer you 50/1 on him too. :)

Co Adriaanse anyone? In his sixties now so could be tempted by international management.

never heard of him until now but he has a good CV anyway.

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Brian Kerr: I don't remember any massive campaign by the special one against him. Football is a results game. If you don't get the results, the fans and media turn against you. Hence, exit Kerr stage right.

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It was the FAI wot did Kerr in in the end. On the eve of the Switzerland match at Lansdowne Road, which, if we had won, would have ensured us a place in the World Cup playoffs, Delaney refused to back the manager.

And now the same Delaney is blaming the press for Staunton's woes.

Delaney is a ball of slime.

Basically as far as I see it we need a manager who has been there and done it, i.e. coached an international team...

that doesn't leave many Irish managers that could do the job.

I'm counting out O'Leary as he's not the right man, this doesn't leave us with many realistic candidates.

So I've been thinking about possibilities, when I thought of a manager who has led 5 different teams to the World cup, 4 of whom he led to the second round of the competition...

Still guessing?Bora Milutinovic http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milutinovic

He's not well known, but with a record like that, then surely he should at least be considered for the post.

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Originally Posted by pete

.... That money would get you a world class experienced proven manager......

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Like who?

List only those (a) that are available (b) would be prepared to take on the job!

Anyone out there able to facilitate us with a (reasonably accurate) list of earnings of some of the current and recent international managers out there so we can establish some sort of "going rate". I'm of the opinion that, at €400,000, Stan was on a bloody decent salary that wouldn't be unattractive to many managers regardless of what they've earned in club football in the past.

I'll get the ball rolling...

Manager, Country, Reported annual salary.

Stan, Ireland, €400,000
Lawrie Sanchez, N. Ireland, €150,000
Karel Bruckner, Czech Rep, €200,000
Lars Lagerback, Sweden, €180,000

The best choice i have seen mentioned over the weekend is Gerard Houllier.Lots of advantages over the other candidates eg: previous international experience with France and he would know a lot of our players from his time in England.Also,unlike some of the others he is available as far as i know.

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Originally Posted by mrmurphster

Bora Milutinovic
He's not well known, but with a record like that, then surely he should at least be considered for the post.

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Bora is very, very well known. Just maybe not by you.

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Originally Posted by scousedub

The best choice i have seen mentioned over the weekend is Gerard Houllier.Lots of advantages over the other candidates eg: previous international experience with France and he would know a lot of our players from his time in England.Also,unlike some of the others he is available as far as i know.

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Is he not just about to take up role of Technical Director with French Football Association?

Bora would be fantastic just look at his record of over-achieving with poor footballing nations. not sure how available he is but money talks.

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Originally Posted by Lionel Ritchie

Anyone out there able to facilitate us with a (reasonably accurate) list of earnings of some of the current and recent international managers out there so we can establish some sort of "going rate". I'm of the opinion that, at €400,000, Stan was on a bloody decent salary that wouldn't be unattractive to many managers regardless of what they've earned in club football in the past.

I'll get the ball rolling...

Manager, Country, Reported annual salary.

Stan, Ireland, €400,000
Lawrie Sanchez, N. Ireland, €150,000
Karel Bruckner, Czech Rep, €200,000
Lars Lagerback, Sweden, €180,000

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Sanchez was on 150k? Sure Sean Connor is getting something similar off Bohs...

Don't want Houllier - think he is overrated.

I would like us to go for Roy Hodgson. He is 60 now so, he still has a number of years left in him. He has previously guided Switzerland to International competitions, is English speaking, has an excellent knowledge of the English games where nearly all of our players are based and I don't believe would cost a fortune.

Finland are still in with a chance of qualifying from a group than contains Serbia, Belgium, Poland and Portugal. In 12 games they have conceded only 6 goals. Not sure how good the Finnsh squad us but I can't imagine it being better than our.

Lets go and get our man :)

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Originally Posted by eirebhoy

Where did you get the odds? I e-mailed Paddy Power and they told me he was 50/1. I can't find the market on their website today though.

According to the Indo, Coppell is very interested in the job and the FAI are willing to pay up to €1.5m a year.

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I'm in New York, so I leave football betting money with a cousin. I think P.P gave me something to the tune of 50/1 indeed.

I know someone who knows Dowie, and says he wants it and can get it. I cannot substantiate this in anyway

...nah only joking. Hope the FAI don't see this they might get ideas. On a serious note, there's a lot being said about getting a manager with good motivational skills with lots of obvious names being tossed about. Heres my choise for a motivational manager. Mike Newell. He available and cheap, honest and takes no hop from his superiors. Downside is he'd turn away all the lovely ladies from supporting the team.

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Originally Posted by Superhoops

Is he not just about to take up role of Technical Director with French Football Association?

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You could be right. Although i dont think he has actually got the position yet,he was just nominated for it.

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Originally Posted by Woody

...nah only joking. Hope the FAI don't see this they might get ideas. On a serious note, there's a lot being said about getting a manager with good motivational skills with lots of obvious names being tossed about. Heres my choise for a motivational manager. Mike Newell. He available and cheap, honest and takes no hop from his superiors. Downside is he'd turn away all the lovely ladies from supporting the team.

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Thats not funny at all :mad:

we've enough to be worried about at the moment!

not like we're a bit shy for threads on the managerial situation either. Merge I say.