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16/01/2006, 2:49 PM
Kingdom

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Originally Posted by colster

Louth in Croker:eek: :)

Ever hear of the phrase: Triple-Header?
16/01/2006, 2:51 PM
NeilMcD

Actually Louth played in Croke Park in the Hurling last year and got beaten by London. This was in the Nicky Rackard Cup I think.
16/01/2006, 2:51 PM
colster

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Originally Posted by Kingdom

Ever hear of the phrase: Triple-Header?

Triple Header. I think you should talk to Den about his with Himself, His Bird and Stan during WC 1990. :p
16/01/2006, 2:53 PM
lofty9

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Originally Posted by Den Perry

Cheers....I think my animosity toward the man stems from the fact that I once had a girlfriend (during the 1990 World Cup) and while we were getting down to it in my room, she called out "Stephen", I had a poster on my wall of Stan and the only conclusion I can come to is that the two of them were carrying on behind my back

you once had a girlfriend? its been a long time since you got down to it then -that could explain all your frustration ?
16/01/2006, 2:54 PM
Stuttgart88

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Originally Posted by Den Perry

I think my animosity toward the man stems from the fact that I once had a girlfriend (during the 1990 World Cup)

Only once? And in 1990. No wonder you've so much pent up frustration & anger.
16/01/2006, 3:10 PM
Karlos

Your all entitled to your opinions on the new manager but you should never lose sight of the fact that there is only one man who can give the Irish fan's thumbs up or down to this appointment.

So what are Alan Hunter's thoughts on all this?!!!:D ;) :)
16/01/2006, 3:20 PM
jockser

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Originally Posted by colster

Louth in Croker

Oi!!! we will have less of that:p !!!
Ill let you know that Staunton DID play for louth in Croke park at underage level.
Go on Stan do us proud :)
16/01/2006, 4:20 PM
geysir

I suppose there was no message of support from Roy Keane read out at the press conference?
16/01/2006, 4:28 PM
Tired&Emotional

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Originally Posted by geysir

I suppose there was no message of support from Roy Keane read out at the press conference?

...from who???!!:p
16/01/2006, 4:28 PM
NeilMcD

Yeah I dont think Roy Keane and Bobby Robson get on.
16/01/2006, 4:33 PM
Tired&Emotional

Something about an argument over the last prawn sandwich at Michael Kennedy's Christmas party:p :eek:
16/01/2006, 4:59 PM
geysir

Don't you think it would be a wonderful gesture from Roy to the new manager wishing him well in his new role and if he is ever stuck for for a CM... :)
16/01/2006, 5:16 PM
Greenbod

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Originally Posted by Den Perry

Cheers....I think my animosity toward the man stems from the fact that I once had a girlfriend (during the 1990 World Cup) and while we were getting down to it in my room, she called out "Stephen", I had a poster on my wall of Stan and the only conclusion I can come to is that the two of them were carrying on behind my back

:D :D Great response!
16/01/2006, 6:31 PM
JimmyP

Just when it was all startin' to sink in, and I was beginning to relucatantly accept it (I was warming to the idea of the 4 of them going to different games at the weekend, Stan saying he's open to Trundle and the eircom league, etc.), I watched the press conference...
...couldn't string a sentence together between the two of them :mad:
16/01/2006, 10:15 PM
klein4

kinda the way I felt on hearing the press conferance on the radio when I got home....was like a bad priest saying mass. Staunton comes accross very badly as a public speaker...
16/01/2006, 11:47 PM
SunnySweeney

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Originally Posted by klein4

kinda the way I felt on hearing the press conferance on the radio when I got home....was like a bad priest saying mass. Staunton comes accross very badly as a public speaker...

I agree with you and I made reference to his boring monotone on a previous thread. He doesn't have any BUZZ about him. He doesn't inspire and has no tactical experience. In the end he brings nothing to the table.

Ultimately I feel he will fail to motivate the players and the Irish public. The press conference today was dismal and depressing. Unless Staunton gets off to an immediate winning start they will get worse. The media enjoy a bit of banter. Staunton doesn't have it. The media will soon lose patience and kill the poor sod off.

Handy money though. Even if he fails, it will not be the worst thing that happened to him.
17/01/2006, 8:28 AM
Tired&Emotional

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Originally Posted by SunnySweeney

I agree with you and I made reference to his boring monotone on a previous thread. He doesn't have any BUZZ about him. He doesn't inspire and has no tactical experience. In the end he brings nothing to the table.

Ultimately I feel he will fail to motivate the players and the Irish public. The press conference today was dismal and depressing. Unless Staunton gets off to an immediate winning start they will get worse. The media enjoy a bit of banter. Staunton doesn't have it. The media will soon lose patience and kill the poor sod off.

Handy money though. Even if he fails, it will not be the worst thing that happened to him.

Not sure how you can make the leap from "not the best public speaker in the world" to "failure at international mgt" but anyway....

Think Stan was (understandably) a bit nervous but after the press conf. he was cracking jokes with some of the media during one-on-one interviews - the lad is well capable of handling himself!

As for the boring monotones etc....try a comedy club for comedy - I'm looking forward to a successful mgt and good results:D
17/01/2006, 9:01 AM
Peadar

Was anyone else bored to tears listening to him?

I hope the plan is to have Bobby in our dressing room, giving the team talk and Stan in the opposition dressing room, putting them to sleep.

The sooner the football begins, the better because this is depressing stuff.
17/01/2006, 9:11 AM
Tired&Emotional

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Originally Posted by Peadar

The sooner the football begins, the better.....

Agree with you on that one!
17/01/2006, 9:12 AM
OwlsFan

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Originally Posted by Den Perry

why was Aldo your choice? did you both sport similar moustaches in the 80's?

I did actually :o

He was my choice because (a) He had managerial experience and some success; (b) He's an ex-Irish international; (c) He would bring passion to the job and (d) I don't think there would be the same negatively surrounding the appointment. I just don't see what Staunton possesses that he doesn't and he should have been interviewed by the FAI out of courtesy even if Delaney had made his mind up.

On a positive note: Appointment of Charlton not widely applauded and he was a success; appointment of Kerr widely applauded and he failed. Staunton not widely applauded and he will be a............

Saipan - don't mention the war!

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