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I couldn't believe just how poor he was in both u21 games v Iceland, absolutely no commitment and if he ever did bother to accidentally find himself in a space to receive the ball, his first touch was his only touch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kingdom
But he had good form previous and now he's finding good form again, all he needs now is a good first touch.
I think I can hear people off rustling in the woods looking for new sticks to beat Kenny with.
:D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by ontheotherhand
“Go fetch me a switch there lad”
Kenny's horrendous record as Ireland manager is the only stick Kenny has been beaten with.Quote:
Originally Posted by ontheotherhand
Sure it is. We didn't just have days of people moaning about his exclusion of a player from a squad that hadn't been picked yet that the player subsequently made himself unavailable for.Quote:
Originally Posted by BOOMSHAKALAKA
But good to know where you stand at least. I'd been missing my daily reminder.
You were drawing up excuses for Kenny for days despite not knowing what was going on. 😂 Pot, kettle etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by ontheotherhand
It gets better. This fraud thinks that if Obafemi doesn't want to play for Kenny, then Kenny should be sacked over it. The same Obafemi that nobody was all that bothered about until the last couple of weeks...Quote:
Originally Posted by ontheotherhand
Go bhfoire dia orainn.
You think calling out nonsense is in itself nonsense? Ok I'll take that on board and adjust my posting to only respond to posts that aren't nonse....**** I've already broken my promise. Must do better.
The Kenny mafia out in force. He has a fair few positioned throughout many media outlets. I think that went a long way to securing him a new contract. Like, the actual facts tell us that he's up there with the worst managers we've ever had. You wouldn't believe that reading many media publications or hardcore Kenny fanatic musings.
Yeah you're basically fighting the Deep State here.
Why is this guy still allowed to post on foot.ie? We all have our moments, but adding nothing of value other than constantly slating the national team manager is gone beyond tiresome.
See my post in the March friendlies thread
Let's all take a breath
I'm absolutely unconvinced by Kenny but I don't see what else he could have done with Obafemi. He wanted to call him up, player isn't available (and the people writing off Obafemi entirely forever are just as bad as Boom Quixote) and Kenny has been far more diplomatic than he was when he last questioning Obafemi's use as an Ireland prospect which I (a touch optimistically I'll grant you) am taking as a sign of improved media and people management.
I would have liked him to be more enthusiatic about Ebosele's move to Udinese, "I have no problems with players moving to Italy as long as they're playing regularly" doesn't sound overly encouraging but that's a very minor observation in the overall scheme of things.
Criticism of Kenny is valid. His record speaks for itself. We all want him to do well but we have to look at the actual facts of his performance as manager and not romanticised version of some zealots. Players deciding not to join up with the squad is not a good sign, despite the spin.
are you for real?Quote:
Originally Posted by BOOMSHAKALAKA
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Originally Posted by BOOMSHAKALAKA
So criticism of SK is not valid. His record doesn't speak for itself. Unconvinced fans want him to fail. Statistics, facts and a revolving-door backroom mean nothing. No criticism or scepticism - back him or back off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jd2793
Sounds 88% familiar.
players refusing to join up with the squad is utter nonsense.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snapshot
There's valid criticism and then there's jumping to players (plural!) not wanting to join the squad based off a young striker with a bit of history and also possibly a completely valid reason counting himself out.
I'm a Rovers fan. There's plenty I'd criticize about Kenny. But there's plenty of over the top stuff that should be called out for what it is and the furore around Obafemi has been beyond ridiculous. Knives were out before the squad was even announced. Then we get our reason and it's spun against Kenny anyway? Absolute drivel.
I didn't see much wrong with Kenny's last squad selection and the Obafeme thing seems to have been handled okay. I remain somewhat concerned that the public story there may be spin, but it's be hard to tell for now and my doubts on this are about the player and not the manager.
Kenny's overall record is ****e, but his results have been decent recently. With the new contract, I see little point in assessing his future for a few competitive games. Not that we'll stop arguing on here, of course.
Mate of mine, who generally knows his stuff told me that Udinese have a habit of stockpiling players and not playing them. I don't watch enough Italian football to know if that's true, but if it is, it might explain why Kenny didn't seem overly enthusiasticQuote:
Originally Posted by sadloserkid
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Originally Posted by Razors left peg
He'll likely end up in Watford with their links.
It's gonna be Watford's way of getting around having to pay compensation to Derby, and similar with Abankwah Derby reckon. Their way of getting around FFP if relegated by having him move to Udinese first and then Watford on loan they think.Quote:
Originally Posted by lofty9
That's very fair actually.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
Why would they need to do it for Abankwah? They paid a fee and he's 18 already?Quote:
Originally Posted by JR89
I get it with Festy and they tried to pull it with Matty Longstaff a few years back too.
Derby fans reckon to possibly get around financial fair play issues incase they're relegated this season.Quote:
Originally Posted by ColourfulPeanut
https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2022...stant-manager/
John Eustace in as assistant. Has a reputation for progressive, technical football; seems highly thought-of.
Was on the same Pro License course as Anthony Barry. Possibly Barry recommended him to Kenny. Also was teammates with Hendrick for two seasons before being forced to retire. Turned down the Swansea job last July.Quote:
Originally Posted by Supreme feet
Great. Someone to take the credit if the team continues to improve. What a relief.Quote:
Originally Posted by Supreme feet
From his wikipedia page -
There's worse endorsements anyway.Quote:
On 21 April 2016, he was named manager of National League side Kidderminster Harriers, signing a one-year contract until the end of the 2016–17 season. While at the club, Eustace transformed the side's style of play, with the Harriers being dubbed the "non-league Barcelona".
Appointed in time to take the training sessions before the friendlies? Hopefully anyway, it will give Kenny time to work on his motivational team talks.
So now you have an issue with a potentially good appointment being made in time to do the job we are hiring him for? That's about as reasonable as your claim that Kenny has plants in the media who got him his new contract.
It's weird that people don't seem as upset about Keane, who we pay to do nothing at all as they are about the coaches we bring in to actually do the job.
I didn't say any of that you posted in your first paragraph. Not sure why you just made it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by ontheotherhand
Is Keane still being paid? That’s truly shocking.
Ah my mistake. Glad to see you support the decision and timing. Kudos to Kenny it is!Quote:
Originally Posted by BOOMSHAKALAKA
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soc...2020-1.4823785Quote:
Originally Posted by third policeman
Yep.
Apology accepted.Quote:
Originally Posted by ontheotherhand
I thought Kenny was alright in interviews but that on just now was strange
Argentina is looking for an adversary similar to Poland, some JOURNALISTS AT TYC sports here on tv said today that Ireland Republic is the likely team that AFA is trying to get involved as a valid option, as that team. Is there any news over FAI? We have cancelled the friendly vs Mexico, and it is gonna be Panama or Honduras instead
best regards to all of you, I hope you cheer for us in November friends , we are always fond of the irish down here near Patagonia austral