So would I but don't think that's a possibility.
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I put the guy from Longford in the poll since he's actually an established manager at the same level. If they have any sense, they'll pick someone who has had relative success at this level rather than someone like the French guy who has coached a third rate team in a lesser league.
However, since the positive reports on the team's performance in Galway have surfaced I wondered did they play so well and so hard because Rob MacDonald prepared them very well or because they were happy to be rid of him? If it is the former, maybe someone should ask "The Farmer" to come back. Anyone know how the players feel about MacDonald?
Alan Matthews is a part time manager with Longford. He is a regional director for a financial institution and won't be throwing that up. Nice guy but strictly a long ball coach. Paddy Quinn will get the job.
Matthews is a bank manager in Dublin. Also works with TV3 on some programme. Can't see him re-locating to Sligo if the board want that?
Pascal Vaudequin was never called anything except Paddy Quinn when he was at Derry City.
roy coyle what this space
was he the succesful glentoran manager?
Jaysus, I don't think Coyle would be too bad of an appointment tbh. Would much prefer him over Vaudequin or Matthews.
Renewing the Crazy Gang connection. Plus his folks are from Tubbercurry - Raf'd be captain. :)
It's a full two page spread in today's sun about him wanting the job.
In fairness, Phelan's recent coaching record isn't exactly encouraging. Otago United finished bottom of the New Zealand Football Championships.
Finished the season with a league record 8-0 loss, to add to three 5-1s and a 5-0.
He'd be motivated if nothing else. :o
One of todays tabloids has Terry Phelan being touted.Would hope not looking at his current situation managing in New Zeland ina n 8 team league and they are second bottom...Just please do not let the MC select the next manager or we will be repeating maistakes of the past
Phelan in contention for Sligo post – report
March 15, 2007
Former Republic of Ireland defender Terry Phelan is a shock candidate for the vacant manager’s position at eircom League Premier Division side Sligo Rovers, according to a Thursday morning newspaper report.
Phelan won more than 40 caps for Ireland during his career, and played for Jack Charlton’s side at the World Cup finals in the USA in 1994.
The Mancunian, who turns 40 on Friday, has moved into coaching in recent years, with spells at American side Charleston Battery and Otago United in New Zealand.
But he is keen on a move to Sligo, where he would hope to follow Lawrie Sanchez and Steve Cotterill in making an impression before going on to greater things elsewhere.
He told the Irish Sun: “It’s always been an ambition of mine to go to Sligo. It’s my hometown club – my mother’s hometown club – and I love the area.
“Other managers have shown that doing well at Sligo can be a springboard. People like Steve Cotterill, who started at Sligo and is a very highly-rated manager in England.”
Found this on a messageboard.............
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.....He later returned to Ireland to sign for Derry City F.C.. The club kept his signing secret as a surprise for the fans planning to boost their support at a decisive match by announcing his name in the starting line-up over the club's PA system. However, soon after Phelan's arrival and yet to have this appearance under his belt he was pushing to get out the door. Allegedly, Phelan had thought that Derry was closer to Dublin than it actually was. The club agreed to relieve him of his contractual duties under the legal concept of mistake. Both parties agreed to keep this highly embarrassing incident hush-hush.
heard yesterday that phelan's flying over tomorrow (monday)
I don't think Terry is the answer to our situation. I think if we're a professional club with pros on the books then it might make sense to give it to an experienced manager this time around.
Whether Roy Coyle is the right man i don't know, but someone like that with a bit of experience might be the way to go and ideally someone who lives on the island and isn't likely to head back to England when a job comes along.
sean connor might be out of a job soon enough...any chance of a mighty return???
Terry Phelan would not be my choice...he doesnt inspire any confidence...i met him one and he never struck as a future football team manager (although that is not part of the criteria of being a good manager). His past record is poor and what extra would he bring to sligo?
You heard it here first lads...
Thats a surprise! Is it true?
wouldnt mind at all!:D
would he be player manager?
Wasnt even on the bench, not sure if he has even started any of Derry games this season.
interesting...would he be up to it? Passionate anyway...
Doubt it!! He's still studying and to become a full-time manager would interupt. He is studying to become a social worker. Also he has some gas left in the tank and will want another league medal before he hangs up his boots. Somehow i doubt he'd win it at the Showgrownds. Pascal Vaudequin finished with Trojans (a local team) last week and he may well be your next manager
gavin has the job with glen young and john lynch as assits
And what job is that, Roverman? Taking away the asbestos from the shed?