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22/01/2008, 11:01 AM
shakermaker1982

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Originally Posted by geysir

If they are not ready to appoint a new manager then thats good news to me, that means that they want somebody better than Venables or that somebody better than Venables is out there.
There could also be some unfinished business with Houllier needing to be wrapped up when he comes to Ireland (this week?).

if that was the reason then I'd be content enough with that. Instead it wouldn't surprise me if it's down to some comical error like losing the telephone numbers of the candidates.
22/01/2008, 11:02 AM
shakermaker1982

if Didier was available when I voted then I'd have gone for him instead of Houllier.
22/01/2008, 11:04 AM
Hibernian

Venables has the job in the bag imo.

Its only matter of time, properly get it this week maybe even tonight when the Board Meeting takes place
22/01/2008, 11:09 AM
eirebhoy

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Originally Posted by shakermaker1982

if Didier was available when I voted then I'd have gone for him instead of Houllier.

He was.
22/01/2008, 11:09 AM
Carrigaline

At this stage, we've missed out on so many good candidates that we'll be lucky to get anyone at all. Might as well just give it to Venables, he's the best of a bad lot at this stage.
22/01/2008, 11:11 AM
shakermaker1982

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Originally Posted by eirebhoy

He was.

I must have missed him so, Didier is my choice. :D
22/01/2008, 11:23 AM
geysir

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hibernian

Venables has the job in the bag imo.

Its only matter of time, properly get it this week maybe even tonight when the Board Meeting takes place

You could read Delaney's statement like that. Unless there is something of substance behind the bets on Houllier, Delaney's words could be the Venables endorsement.
"Tonight's board meeting will be a significant board meeting in terms of arriving at the new manager to manage the Irish team."
22/01/2008, 11:42 AM
Hibernian

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Originally Posted by geysir

You could read Delaney's statement like that. Unless there is something of substance behind the bets on Houllier, Delaney's words could be the Venables endorsement.
"Tonight's board meeting will be a significant board meeting in terms of arriving at the new manager to manage the Irish team."

I hope your right to be honest.

Im am not big fan of El Tel. Would take Houllier in a shot.

His record is good with all clubs including Liverpool where he won more trophies then most around him before and present since 1990. He has worked with France World Cup winners and also impressive with Lyon.
22/01/2008, 11:48 AM
Noelys Guitar

Brady is going to be the new bookies Fav within the hour. A lot of money going on him.
22/01/2008, 11:51 AM
abbeyvale

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Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

Brady is going to be the new bookies Fav within the hour. A lot of money going on him.

Ive heard the same rumour, as much as it pains me to say it.
22/01/2008, 11:58 AM
KMH2

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Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

Brady is going to be the new bookies Fav within the hour. A lot of money going on him.

brady just went out on pp
22/01/2008, 12:00 PM
Carrigaline

What price is he on betfair?
22/01/2008, 12:05 PM
shakermaker1982

If Brady gets it then I had to admit I didn't see that one coming.
22/01/2008, 12:07 PM
Block G Raptor

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakermaker1982

If Brady gets it then I had to admit I didn't see that one coming.

If brady get's it I'm taking up going to windsor park FACT
22/01/2008, 12:11 PM
livehead1

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Originally Posted by shakermaker1982

If Brady gets it then I had to admit I didn't see that one coming.

Shakermaker, do you play any gaa?
22/01/2008, 12:20 PM
citizenerased

if brady gets the job its a farce...same old same old crap...The only thing that desuades me from venables having the job is the drifting odds(exchanges)...he would have lumped a lot of cash on himself deffo if he got it...Please let it be the Hou..
22/01/2008, 12:22 PM
eirebhoy

Brady's level with Venables on Betfair at just over 4/1. Houllier still the fav.

btw, this is the first thread in this forum to reach 100 pages.
22/01/2008, 12:26 PM
Hibernian

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

Brady is going to be the new bookies Fav within the hour. A lot of money going on him.

ffS if Brady gets the job we might as well forget 2010

jesus christ there no way he can get it nooooooooooooooooooo

Backwards step id rather have stan in there.
22/01/2008, 12:26 PM
Hibernian

Quote:

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

Brady's level with Venables on Betfair at just over 4/1. Houllier still the fav.

btw, this is the first thread in this forum to reach 100 pages.

Lets have a party
22/01/2008, 12:32 PM
Bondvillain

Undependable grapevine says Houllier was set to be ratified, but has informed the FAI of his withdrawal from consideration, citing some kind of dissatisfaction (with the FAI? Quelle surprise!) . Hence no announcement today.
22/01/2008, 12:34 PM
colster

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Originally Posted by shakermaker1982

If Brady gets it then I had to admit I didn't see that one coming.

I reckon Brady will get the Director of International Performance position.
22/01/2008, 12:36 PM
Carrigaline

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Originally Posted by Bondvillain

Undependable grapevine says Houllier was set to be ratified, but has informed the FAI of his withdrawal from consideration, citing some kind of dissatisfaction (with the FAI? Quelle surprise!) . Hence no announcement today.

In fairness now, we've heard so much unsubstantiated nonsense since this whole farce began, that we can pretty much disregard anything that doesn't come from the horses mouth; or so to speak.
22/01/2008, 12:38 PM
tetsujin1979

What time is the AGM on today?
22/01/2008, 12:38 PM
Spider Baby

Has there been much movement in the market for Tigana? Heard one those "inside stories" that he's been approached! Don't have access here to any betting sites.
22/01/2008, 12:40 PM
Bondvillain

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Originally Posted by Carrigaline

In fairness now, we've heard so much unsubstantiated nonsense since this whole farce began, that we can pretty much disregard anything that doesn't come from the horses mouth; or so to speak.

Really? Thanks for that. I genuinely wasn't aware that all 100 pages here contained nothing but pure unsubstantiated speculation.

Boy, is my face red.
22/01/2008, 12:41 PM
Ireland4ever

If Brady gets the job you really would have to laugh, after sacking staunton the FAI we were to believe were looking for a manager with a high level of experience. ....A unexperienced ex player, hmmm that sounds familiar (STAN)....a manager who is used to managing kids mainly(Kerr)...The FAI could do the double and repeat the same mistakes of the last two managers in one man!
22/01/2008, 12:41 PM
Noelys Guitar

The bookies are manipulating the market again. Brady coming in to 2/1. Tigana reappears at 8/1. PP and the others are making a fortune on this.
22/01/2008, 12:43 PM
Carrigaline

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Originally Posted by Bondvillain

Really? Thanks for that. I genuinely wasn't aware that all 100 pages here contained nothing but pure unsubstantiated speculation.

Boy, is my face red.

Don't worry about it, everyone makes mistakes.
22/01/2008, 12:44 PM
Spider Baby

Yep, most definitely. 8's now in from 40's this morning so!
22/01/2008, 12:44 PM
citizenerased

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Originally Posted by Ireland4ever

If Brady gets the job you really would have to laugh, after sacking staunton the FAI we were to believe were looking for a manager with a high level of experience. ....A unexperienced ex player, hmmm that sounds familiar (STAN)....a manager who is used to managing kids mainly(Kerr)...The FAI could do the double and repeat the same mistakes of the last two managers in one man!

Well said I4E....sad but true...why do we fans bother spending all are dough on the team when we are treated with such utter contempt!
22/01/2008, 12:45 PM
Dr. Ogba

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Originally Posted by eirebhoy

btw, this is the first thread in this forum to reach 100 pages.

and to celebrate i'm going to start reading from page 1...i'm a bit behind on all the Irish manager goss...

see you all in 5 days...
22/01/2008, 12:47 PM
Noelys Guitar

Radio 5 are suggesting that Houghtons comments this morning that "he" is not ready to recommend a candidate means he wants the amigos to interview Souness and possibly Daglish (if Daglish is willing to be interviewed)
22/01/2008, 12:47 PM
Wolfie

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Originally Posted by Red&White Rover

Im 15, with previous experience of managing clubs like River Plate, Sligo Rovers, Leeds, Barcelona, Plymouth, Arsenal, Preston, Athlone, Spain...and most other clubs...I have won numerous number of Accolades, including 2 F.A. Cups and a Champions League with Preston, Uefa Cup with Leeds and a World Cup with Spain plus more. My philosophy is if a man with Coaching Experience of Walsall assistant manager, im sure i could do just as good a job with my Champ Man exploits.

Sit back and watch as Red&White Rover enters the betting as a certain inter net forum highlights the lads experience (on page 1 of this thread).

Its all over bar the shouting - its Red&Whites job to refuse. A most definite, shoe-in of a dead cert.
22/01/2008, 12:48 PM
Bondvillain

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Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

Radio 5 are suggesting that Houghtons comments this morning that "he" is not ready to recommend a candidate means he wants the amigos to interview Souness and possibly Daglish (if Daglish is willing to be interviewed)

That theory has been backed up on local news here, suggesting that Houghton's comments could mean that harmony is not complete in Camp Amigo, and he'd like to see more before confirming.
22/01/2008, 12:52 PM
citizenerased

Ray ray can go and ***** ..how many more non-entities do they want to interview for the job....jooke!
22/01/2008, 12:52 PM
Wolfie

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Originally Posted by Bondvillain

Camp Amigo

Isn't that John Motson's pet name for Mark Lawrenson?
22/01/2008, 1:00 PM
mackannovic

Not Ready? In fairness he's had since November to get ready. It's a joke really and the game v Brazil (which I'm assuming is their deadline) will be the punchline to this fiasco. Should they take the finger out and employ someone today, what timeframe does that give any coach to survey over the talents that are at his disposal? What we'll end up with for this match is a squad picked by Givens and a starting XI largely influenced by his opinion. I know it's only a minor friendly but it doesn't exactly give the new man the best platform to start from.
22/01/2008, 1:05 PM
Stuttgart88

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

Radio 5 are suggesting that Houghtons comments this morning that "he" is not ready to recommend a candidate means he wants the amigos to interview Souness and possibly Daglish (if Daglish is willing to be interviewed)

Didn't Souness decline interview? He's very well backed for Scotland I think.
22/01/2008, 1:07 PM
Stuttgart88

FAI has said the Brazil match is not necessarily the deadline. I agree. Now they've gone so far they should see the process through. If Houghton has his doubts and wants to exhaust all realistic opportunities then that's OK by me. At least he's being thorough.
22/01/2008, 1:08 PM
cavan_fan

I just wanted to have post 2007, in honour of the start of this process. By the way I think a good point was made on page 73, though I cant remember it

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