It WAS happening that far back. I was closer to that that people on here might have known, I spent a few weeks up at the training in Mosney and it was already happening back then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
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It WAS happening that far back. I was closer to that that people on here might have known, I spent a few weeks up at the training in Mosney and it was already happening back then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
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Originally Posted by Acer
I'd certainly be willing to wait and see how he does rather than damn him before he even begins! :)
Roddy has apparently just signed his son to the club (again). This would be the third time.
You sir are clearly a board lackey :)Quote:
Originally Posted by lollymcd
People have their problems with Roddy, but tarring him with the same brush as Seanie Connor is a bit cruel.
I'd say Roddy, despite his faults, does his best.
I hear ya, but he is leaving himself wide open for it though. And man i hoped he'd stay with Athlone and make a good hand of it, steady the ship, even get them mid table and THEN jump ship. He made a pigs ear of it this way in my opinion, i'm just surprised Derry went for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by gufcfan
Would be interesting to see Roddy storm to the title this season, demand a Champions League budget from Derry, claim he was sacked and then take over at Real Madrid.
Were you chauffeuring Mick Cooke too??Quote:
Originally Posted by KeepersBall
Very unfair the way everyone is making these outrageous assumptions about KeepersBall driving Roddy around based on one statement about waiting in the car. How do you know he wasn't in the passenger seat, reading the map?
Or in the boot, struggling to get out?
Mod note:
Folks: revealing your own identity here is obviously fine- but revealing those of others, is not cool. Please don't do that. I'm looking at you KeepersBall.
Derry looked really good for the first half dozen games last season, bettered only by Sligo at that stage. They were muck toward the end of the season though. Lots of skillful players without motivation or confidence.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
If Roddy and Pizza don`t come to blows I wouldnt be surprised if Derry do win the league in 2014. I also wouldn`t`be surprised if Roddy then announced tha he was turning down the Real job offer as he is first and foremost a Catalan and signing for Real would be a betrayal.
Finally.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr A
Mr A, do you remember when you were in Ballybofey, at the monastery, there was an old shepherd with whom you used to talk? I was one of his sheep!
Steve Staunton turned down Galway FC as per tomorrow's city Tribune
Phew, gotta away with that one so. We're bad enough without having to suffer him as well .... has he even done his badges yet?Quote:
Originally Posted by Trainee
This type of thing would set off alarm bells for me. What are they doing approaching Staunton? It's not like he has a track record of success anywhere. If he applied for the job fair enough interview the man but for a club that should be looking to grow itself sensibly trying to "head hunt" the likes of Staunton isn't a great start. The likes of John Glynn would be an ideal candidate in my opinion. He knows the football scene in Galway, knows the league and would be popular with supporters.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trainee
That is pretty incredible. Approaching Staunton to be manager is roughly the equivalent of approaching Nick Leeson and asking him to have another go at running the club.
I'm don't know any more than anyone here about it and I haven't gone looking for info, but this seems like another reason to believe it is heading for the same demise as Galway United, sooner or later.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr A
The LOI is the ideal starting point for any former Irish international looking to get into management. The likes of Staunton would have been a good candidate if his stint as national team manager had not happened.
Kilbane, Breen, Cunningham, etc are the type of people that should be targets for LOI clubs.
A celebrity with no qualifications.
Feel like I've seen that before.
The printed story actually says that Staunton is believed to have expressed an interest but wasn't offered the job. That's very different to him being approached and turning it down.
I think you will find that 500 top flight games in England, 102 International games and 6 major honours might have given him a small bit of a qualification.Quote:
Originally Posted by gufcfan
I'm sorry, I wasn't aware he was signing as a player rather than a manager.Quote:
Originally Posted by prince20
Being a player and a manager are two different, albeit overlapping, skill sets. All of his experience in the game would make him a better manager than, say, me, but it doesn't mean he has all the skills necessary to succeed as a coach.Quote:
Originally Posted by prince20
Derry were brutal from the get go. Rarely looked like a team, only 11 individuals. Worked hard at times, difference with second part of season was used all the luck haven't had previous 5 or so years in first half of season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dalymountrower
Roddy could do something. Or he could be out by start of world cup
No need to be sorry and certainly no need to be smart. Doesnt suit you and if what im hearing is correct you will have enough to worry about in your own club when the new manager is appointed.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
True Peader but im sure it would be a help.Quote:
Originally Posted by peadar1987
Must be hearing some wonderful stories then. Care to share?Quote:
Originally Posted by prince20
No point in me bursting your bubble and to be fair I hope he doesnt get the gig. Interviews on today?? Decision made over the weekend? Hope it doesnt turn out to be true.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Hilarious. The usual 'I know but can't tell you' bull. If indeed this is the case why bring it up?Quote:
Originally Posted by prince20
You clearly know more than I do. I'll bow to your superior knowledge.
According to Galway Bay FM, Tommy Dunne is the front runner for the Galway FC job, with Johnny Glynn the other candidate named as being in contention as well
Jesus, surely Johnny Glynn should be the immediate choice after the miracle he worked with Mervue. The fittest team in the Division last season as well as the hardest to break down.
The "miracle" he performed with Mervue?Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Behave.
You're for the birds, Nidge.
If Johnny Glynn is in the running surely he is the perfect choice. Did very well with Mervue, seems to have good connections around the league, has a good knowledge of local football in Galway and probably has a better insight into everything going on in Galway with regards Salthill, GUST, Mervue over the last number of years than a candidate from outside.
For some unearthly reason there is an attitude of anyone but Glynn among some in Galway. Can't understand it myself and choosing Tommy Dunne over Glynn to me is a strange one. Hopefully the tide turns in Glynns favour.
As for "miracle" at Mervue. I'd agree with that. League championship form in the final series of games to reach the playoff and done on less than a shoestring.
Anyone who brushes off the job Glynn done at Mervue needs their head examined. 19 out of 20 First Division fans will say Mervue were the toughest team to break down last season. They made Fahy's Field into a very tough place to go and everyone dreaded the trip there. As galwayhoop said, this was all done on next to no budget. Should be an absolute no-brainer to appoint him.
In fairness, last season, Finn Harps must have dreaded a trip anywhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Johnny Glynn has withdrawn his name in the race for the Galway FC managers job, Looks like its Tommy Dunne's Job