They've gotten to Bill.Quote:
Originally Posted by City till I Die
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They've gotten to Bill.Quote:
Originally Posted by City till I Die
Highlights from Staunton's interview:
"I know what I'm doing"
"I'm not going anywhere"
Seriously - just arse off now
John Delaney is an Accountant not a football man all he understands is Balance Sheets not Team Sheets.. This Fiasco is unfair I would suggest
I think Bill-O was largely correct on FAI structures although magnificent might be overstating a bit. Obviously Staunton appointment a predictable disaster.Quote:
Originally Posted by City till I Die
The sad thing is that we'll probably get some third rate english or scottish manager in to replace Stan. In 1986, we were a **** poor country but at least we appointed a good manager and had football greats interviewed.
The sad thing is people like Finnan and Given won't be around much longer. I really wouldn't blame the likes of these top class pros to say f*ck this ****. My dad is nearly 80 and has supported Ireland home and away for decades. For the first time ever, he wasn't even animated. He might as well have been watching some boring, meaningless tv programme.
The sad thing is the damage this eedjit is doing to young lads with lots of potential like Keogh and O'Brien. Future, what ****ing future?
Please go...if you call yourself an Irish football man and take that little **** Delaney with you.
The saddest thing is that I'm the biggest ****ing eedjit because I'll still go to the games home and away.
If We don't wallop Wales in Cardiff we will finish fourth as Cyprus have a game in hand and will pick up at least two points in their remaining games.
I'm in despair after watching that. A truly terrible night for Irish football and that's all I think I can contribute to this thread tonight. :(
Felt sorry for Cyprus. They deserved a win and Ireland needed a defeat. The sooner this jokeshop regime ends, the better.
On another note, the attendance showed up 'the best fans in the world' cliche as pure fantasy. It was like watching a GAA game at Croker as there were so many empty seats at the start (were there slow barman operating in the boozers around Croker?) and thousands poured out before the end (Jayze, Mick, we could get an extra pint in if we left now!).
Proper fans stay till the final whistle. Part-timers leave early.
Here was me thinking there was football left to play...Quote:
Originally Posted by CollegeTillIDie
Do you know their fixtures btw (genuine question)?
Over 16,000 empty seats, Tolka Park here we come ole
Jewell is 11/10 favorite for the Bolton job. Delaney could surprise us, act decisively and quickly, and announce him as the new manager next early week.
So Jewell to Bolton by friday, and John Aldridge in a few months then...
Away to Germany and Home to Czech Republic.... dead handy :DQuote:
Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge
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Originally Posted by Maroon 7
That is hilarious. MAROON THAT IS CLASS!!! :D:D
Felt a bit sorry for him, he struggles at interviews and looked absolutely gutted. He looks like he realises the game is up. I don't, and never have blamed Stan for the mess, the fault lies entirely with the powers that put him in such a position.
And yet Dunphy didn't finger his mate Delaney, the FAI top man and the guy who gave Staunton the job even though he was clearly unsuitable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billsthoughts
If Staunton goes, Delaney must go too. All Dunphy did was play to the gallery without getting to the kernel of the problem.
Mind you, that's something Irish people love: meaningless, patronising rhetoric.
As I said, if Staunton must go, Delaney must go too. Otherwise it's a waste of time.
1. We restricted them to only one goal:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Réiteoir
2. McGeady's chip into the box for our goal was class
3. Great finish from Finnan:rolleyes:
4. The pitch seemed to be in good condition:rolleyes:
5. It didn't rain
Delaney obviously needs to be fired. Stan must go too.
Many will hate this idea but the FAI should hire Niall Quinn and Roy Keane to consult on how things should be done moving forward. They are two Irishmen who know how to turn around a football operation headed in the wrong direction. I realize they are busy with Sunderland but perhaps they could help others find a better direction in a consulting role.
The next cheif exec and/or managers first 2 phone calls should be to Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane. I think it is quite clear they are the 2 people who know where the problems lie, and the people and problems that caused Saipan, are the people and problms that have caused this.
Anyone see fear in the Cypriots eyes before the game? No:confused: Do you think John Delaney did? :rolleyes:
Not as good as it sounds, the word "MAGNIFICENT" has been rendered meaningless through Staunton's constant use of it in interviews.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill O'Herlihy
In the spirit of the FAI, I'm imposing a hefty fine on the foppish **** - €5,000 please Mr. Delaney, in cash.
Dunphy more measured this time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
just typing as I hear it
the gist Part One
ED. bad mistakes with team sel. Keogh and O'Brien, Cypriots were the better side. Everybody can see it. right thing is to hire the best available.
The players have worked their socks off to keep him in the job
LB: predicted it. it was bound to happen, embarrassing struggle,
expect trouble all the time with this sat up.
JG: inconsistancies with sel mean that you will get terrible perf more often than not.
We don't know what the team is.
LB: Position was lets see over the campaign can he learn? evidence is, even only on team selection he is not learning, wrong players, players in wrong positions.
ED: Staunton is a fine man, an outstanding pro with Ireland Liverpool and Villa, the responsibility lies with the FAI, viciously spinning lies, threatening intimidating journos, uncomfortable intimidating athmosphere.
After 2 years the organization was wrong everything was wrong about the team tonight. You cant charge E70 for a ticket to watch a man learn a job
JG: the 4 year plan is not on, pick the best available for the next match and the team evolves
too many players being brought in, thought that Stan good ex pro had a chance, give him a chance, but the first thing is team sel. and then learn tthe rest, but we see no evidence of any learning.
LB: its been a spin all along, the seeding, the finish 3rd, Fai, were saying .... thats a reason
ED Ordinary teams out there, czechs germans not great.
Doyle and Keane partnership not working , they have 10 days in Malahide to make it work, thats what coaching is about.
JG: Stan has been an outstanding pro for Ireland but I´m extremly sorry to say the evidence is not there to support him any more.