Derry City Manager Robertson Sacked

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11/12/2007, 9:45 PM
Aaron

Derry City Manager Robertson Sacked

Finally, now hopefully we get Kenny back.
11/12/2007, 9:47 PM
TonyD

Was he sacked or "mutually consented";) Any compo due to him ?
11/12/2007, 9:49 PM
Aaron

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyD

Was he sacked or "mutually consented";) Any compo due to him ?

Well the statement says he was released from his contract, take what you will from that?
11/12/2007, 9:58 PM
Tony_Montana

From what i seen he could not handle a club of this size !

TM
11/12/2007, 10:37 PM
rednwhitearmy

Statement from the board
DCFC - Board Statement
John Roberston
Tuesday 11 December 2007
The Board of Derry City FC have released John Roberston from his contract with the club with immediate effect.
Unfortunately Mr Roberston, in the view of the Board, has not been and will not be able to fulfill the terms of his contract and the club are now actively seeking a new manager.

:)
12/12/2007, 7:52 AM
Maz

Matthews perhaps?
12/12/2007, 8:38 AM
CJTheGull

He never seemed fully commited to the job in my opinion and no doubt was trying to do something with Derry in order to get a move back across to Scotland where he can go down in history as one of the all-time greats while managing the likes of someone like Dundee or Motherwell.
12/12/2007, 8:56 AM
Poor Student

So, who wanted Conor Sammon?:confused:
12/12/2007, 8:56 AM
gustavo

Hopefully his less than glorious tenure at Derry City will count against him in Scotland
12/12/2007, 9:18 AM
Krstic

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poor Student

So, who wanted Conor Sammon?:confused:

Me and anyone else who watched him play against Derry at the Brandywell.
12/12/2007, 9:33 AM
Dalymountrower

City are going to have four managers in two years ? Just as well your fans are more patient and forgiving of managers than we are in Dalymount, otherwise you just might get some negative press coverage on this.
12/12/2007, 9:53 AM
lofty9

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalymountrower

City are going to have four managers in two years ? Just as well your fans are more patient and forgiving of managers than we are in Dalymount, otherwise you just might get some negative press coverage on this.

To be honest Kenny walked as did Fenlon. Robertson started off well but let himself down being awol on a number of occaisions. The board had no choice but to let him go.

Lessons to be learned here in that we need someone local, someone who hates travelling ,especially on aeroplanes ;) and does not want to uproot a family to take the job . Any ideas :p?
12/12/2007, 10:07 AM
Steve Bruce

Quote:

Originally Posted by lofty9

To be honest Kenny walked as did Fenlon. Robertson started off well but let himself down being awol on a number of occaisions. The board had no choice but to let him go.

Lessons to be learned here in that we need someone local, someone who hates travelling ,especially on aeroplanes ;) and does not want to uproot a family to take the job . Any ideas :p?

Would you like David Jeffrey?:D
12/12/2007, 10:10 AM
OneRedArmy

Maybe we could start by not employing a pixie, poisoned dwarf or someone generally slight in stature this time around.

An adult sized manager is all I want for Christmas.

Robertson never took the job seriously from the start, as anyone who travelled on the trip to Armenia can attest.
12/12/2007, 10:11 AM
iceman

Kenny left on good terms , returned for the cup-final , and left the door open for a return if things did'nt work out in Scotland.
12/12/2007, 10:13 AM
Steve Bruce

The only thing I would say is, their are very few players/managers who have been a success the 2nd time round. Although their are exceptions
12/12/2007, 10:16 AM
lofty9

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

Robertson never took the job seriously from the start, as anyone who travelled on the trip to Armenia can attest.

Go on......... spill the beans.:p

He told me the league of Ireland was no better than the Highland League one night in Dodds. Classy guy. :rolleyes:
12/12/2007, 10:22 AM
OneRedArmy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Bruce

The only thing I would say is, their are very few players/managers who have been a success the 2nd time round. Although their are exceptions

Agree, backwards moves never a good idea for either party.
12/12/2007, 11:04 AM
cestlavie

It will be between Cook, Richardson, Healy or Matthews! You heard It hear first! Waiting for the Sligo response.
12/12/2007, 11:07 AM
scottish_bohs

I take it this is to allow robertson to take the dunfermline job!?
12/12/2007, 11:07 AM
OneRedArmy

Quote:

Originally Posted by cestlavie

It will be between Cook, Richardson, Healy or Matthews! You heard It hear first! Waiting for the Sligo response.

Felix Healy mentioned in Derry job shocka.......
12/12/2007, 11:12 AM
Dazzy

Quote:

Originally Posted by lofty9

Go on......... spill the beans.:p

You should have spent the 400 quid that we all did and you would have known too;) That night everyone out there knew how **** of a manger he is and his attitude.
12/12/2007, 11:17 AM
cestlavie

Robertson was full of Dung, hope he ends up at Dungfermline were he belongs!
12/12/2007, 11:18 AM
Mr_T

Quote:

Originally Posted by lofty9

someone who hates travelling ,especially on aeroplanes ;)

Me????

I ain't gettin on no plane fool!
12/12/2007, 11:20 AM
cestlavie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_T

Me????

I ain't gettin on no plane fool!

Carrickfin Is abit to far away
12/12/2007, 1:00 PM
dcfcsteve

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Originally Posted by scottish_bohs

I take it this is to allow robertson to take the dunfermline job!?

You make it sound like we were doing Roberston a favour, or he asked to be released... :eek:

He was considered to be in breach of contract, so we sacked him. Whether he goes to Dunfermline or not is incidental.

He'd completely lost the support of the fans, so was the right decision for the Board to take. A solid start by the new hands on deck.
12/12/2007, 1:03 PM
Steve Bruce

Derry City are sitting in a very serious situation now.

This next appointment is a very crucial appointment. You need this next manager to do well or you could end up as one of those clubs who swap and change managers every 6 months and end up with results on par with last season and possibly worse
12/12/2007, 1:04 PM
OneRedArmy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Bruce

Derry City are sitting in a very serious situation now.

This next appointment is a very crucial appointment. You need this next manager to do well or you could end up as one of those clubs who swap and change managers every 6 months and end up with results on par with last season and possibly worse

Thanks

For

That
12/12/2007, 1:08 PM
dcfcsteve

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Bruce

Derry City are sitting in a very serious situation now.

This next appointment is a very crucial appointment. You need this next manager to do well or you could end up as one of those clubs who swap and change managers every 6 months and end up with results on par with last season and possibly worse

Insightful.

You briefed Brian Barwick yet......?

;)
12/12/2007, 1:19 PM
dcfc_1928

"Hit them Derry!"

:D

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

Thanks

For

That
12/12/2007, 1:28 PM
scottish_bohs

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

He was considered to be in breach of contract, so we sacked him.

Hmm... interesting. What exactly did he do.

He's a horrible little runt of a man in my eyes anyway.
12/12/2007, 2:26 PM
dcfcsteve

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottish_bohs

Hmm... interesting. What exactly did he do.

He's a horrible little runt of a man in my eyes anyway.

I'm not privvy to the discussions, but I presume the fact he needed to spend so much tieme in Scotland and had to be summonsed back suggests that he is unwilling or unable to give the job the time it needs.

His recent appearances as a Commentator on Setanta will probably have undermined any defence he may seek to mount. If he was able to do football punditry, he should've been able to manage his team.
12/12/2007, 2:38 PM
Steve Bruce

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

Thanks

For

That

Your welcome:D
12/12/2007, 2:40 PM
Tony_Montana

I think he could not handle the pressure of managing such a big club with an ageing side, he was wounded inside and needed to be Physically relaxed and cleasened.
12/12/2007, 2:42 PM
OneRedArmy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony_Montana

I think he could not handle the pressure of managing such a big club with an ageing side, he was wounded inside and needed to be Physically relaxed and cleasened.

I think your posts have a significantly diminishing return in the humour and value stakes.
12/12/2007, 2:58 PM
Tony_Montana

Don't worry about my posts, they are designed to help you,to make you a better person like me. I feel i need to help materialistic, Greyhound loving money chasing Derry folk, you are lost, and i am here to help. Through intense physical training, and focus of the mind, we can make the world a better place and get you out more from your bedroom.
12/12/2007, 3:55 PM
sniffa

Quote:

Originally Posted by lofty9

Lessons to be learned here in that we need someone local, someone who hates travelling ,especially on aeroplanes ;) and does not want to uproot a family to take the job . Any ideas :p?

How about your man, whatshisname????? Hegarty I think? :D
13/12/2007, 10:13 AM
Spoons

Sean Connor for Derry I heard from a reliable source! :ball:
13/12/2007, 10:25 AM
dcfcsteve

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoons

Sean Connor for Derry I heard from a reliable source! :ball:

I don't see why he would leave Bohs with their new found wealth though. Unless the club wants him out (wouldn't surprise me..).

I'm not convinced by Connors. I'd take Rico over him any day.
13/12/2007, 10:32 AM
OneRedArmy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoons

Sean Connor for Derry I heard from a reliable source! :ball:

You said Rico last week :rolleyes:

Throw enough out there and you might get one right. Complete WUM.

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