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I think its between Gormely, Fenlon and Cousins, probably Cousins :)
I think that Pat Scully, Stephen Kenny, Stephen Henderson and Paul Hegarty are the best managers in the league and have proven themselves to be very good. I don't rate Fenlon, Cousins or McDonnell.
And who will be the first to get a job?
Roddy, Rico or Sean Connor?
If Cousins does go/gets booted, I'd love to see Rico get the gig, expecially as he has lost the tache
Back to the farm for youQuote:
Originally Posted by finnpark
Cousins has to be favourite if his team hanging around the lower half of the table in a few weeks. Home form also affects fans view more.
Well, considering our next games are against Pats (A), Rovers (H), Drogheda (A) and Cork (H), he could be goosed as can't see us taking too much from those games, meaning we'd have 1 point from 6 games. But hey, as long as we keep showing "character" we'll be all right. (snort)
Yes, the two games they have been in charge for in this league have really proven that they're the special ones...Quote:
Originally Posted by finnpark
League of Ireland = Premier Division + First Division.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry The Saint
First Division=??????:D
I think they're starting that this summer, its mostly for the premier's reserve sides, and some culchie teams aswellQuote:
Originally Posted by Spoons
Great post,id love to see them go downQuote:
Originally Posted by joey4ireland
Confirms what we always knew. You're just a small town near Leitrim. And yes, the feeling is entirely mutual.Quote:
Originally Posted by deecay
I hope he stays. More chance of them going down if he does, IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by joey4ireland
But he's probably favourite to get the boot first :(
The reason Cousins would get the sack is because the season would already be in disarray, so either:Quote:
Originally Posted by joey4ireland
a) hope he gets sacked, but that could only mean an improvement in fortues
or
b) hope he stays, which means United are in with a good chance of going down!
don't be so mean
this thread should really go to Galway forum:DQuote:
Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy
its not his fault,
one day its the "pitch",
the next its the "weather",
the next its "that we "showed character"
the next its "unlucky".
what will be next,climate change,religious fundamentalists and stock market prices???????:).
Agreed. Which is why matthews is favourite for me. No goals in Cork won't go down well in the shiny new shed.Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
I think this could be a particularly busy year in terms of managerial departures. There are probably 6 teams who may realistically end up in the relegation mire and 6 with some level of title ambitions. That means that a lot of clubs will be in crisis mode at some point in the season as a run of bad results will see them in a relegation spot or out of contention at the top.
Pete Mahon is as safe as houses come what may I think and I'd imagine Kenny and Scully are safe unless there's a complete disaster and Hegarty and Henderson are probably relatively ok as well- the former is on a 3 year deal and we could never afford to sack him (he could resign though if things fall asunder) and Henderson has so little budget that it would be insane to sack him. Matthews, Fenlon, McDonnell and Doolin are probably vulnerable (especially the last 2) if things don't go well for them as all have spent a fair few quid. Cousins to me is the most likely, but I don't think GUFC will sack him, which in my opinion could be to their cost. Gormley could also come under pressure if things don't pick up for them.
Great to see theres still people who want to post like a childQuote:
Originally Posted by MyTown
If things keep going as they are then I can see Alan Matthews or Paul Doolin being the first to go.
What a stupid thread after 2 games just shows the influence of the Premiersh*t.
Bray don't put pressure on managers. Devlin would still be there had he not answered Irelands call.
Forgot to mention thats why Gormley is vey safe.
Fenlon and Doolin are both over-rated and don't see either winning the title, and if they finish mid-table will get the bullet. If Cousins gets Galway anywhere near mid-table he'll be manager of the year (shows how little we expect of him) but i don't he'll be sacked. Doolin followed by McDonnell (Kerr to take over)
I doubt Eddie will be sacked. He's not untouchable but Bray are not the biggest name and you have to ask the question that if Gormley was sacked, who would replace him?
The club's gone through major changes since Devlin left and I think Eddie isn't finished putting his own mark on the club. We've had Devlin's hand on the club for over 15 years and now that someone's beginning to change it, they should be given time and support. That said being relegated would be a disgrace.
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Originally Posted by MyTown
Well when you put things into perspective, Sligo is a relatively small town in comparison with Dublin, Limerick, Cork and even Galway.Quote:
Originally Posted by deecay
And from consulting my AA road map, it informs me that in fact Sligo is close to the county of Leitrim (not a bad part of the country either).
But what is of importance, is the town of Sligo (small as it maybe and with a close proximity to Leitrim) is home to the Rovers, who are a much more accomplished and will more than lightly finish significantly higher in the league than Galway (a quite large town not a million miles from Clare).
It'd be stupid if they were all new managers but most are not. We all know Cousins among 1 or 2 more had to get off to a good start this season considering how poor they were last season so obviously it'll carry over, the pressure doesn't just stop when the season ends.Quote:
Originally Posted by gufct
I think there is a bit of realism around Cork, some people not happy with the appointment initially but he's here now and things aren't looking as bad as people were forecasting.Quote:
Originally Posted by rambler14
V Drogs, i thought we played fairly well to be honest and if we had converted those two chances (which we really should have to be honest) then you wouldn't be able to shut City fans up today.
All we are short is goals, and we have the ability there so i'm not worried. Matthews came in to what people were describing as a depleted squad last year and made some good signings but he will need time to find his feet like any new manager. To call for his head without 15-20 games gone would be crazy and totally knee jerk reaction .... and i'm saying that in 15-20 games time we wont be having this conversation because we'll be well on the way by then.
H Derry City
A Cobh Ramblers
H UCD
A Galway United
Next four games are fairly handy for us. I think we'll beat Derry at home but if not our next three games are nothing we should be worried about to the point we'll sack out manager.
Alan Matthews, safe as houses
It's a toss up between Fenlon and Cousins
Bohs won't get rid of another manager so fast. Has to be Cousins.
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Originally Posted by SligoBrewer
What about Paul Cook?
His signings have been awful, if it wasnt for an excellent team that Connor put together you would be fighting relegation.
If your just gonna post pure muck then dont bother. If youre pea brain has nothing constructive to add then stay off your Parents computer like a good little boyQuote:
Originally Posted by joey4ireland
Love it:D:D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by pixiehead
I don't see any evidence Bohs have learnt from all the other times.Quote:
Originally Posted by SligoBrewer
Galway United would be very happy with where Sligo have finished in recent seasons?
That image is just disturbing :(Quote:
Originally Posted by mrtndvn
I certainly would - 6th for me would be a great finish this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
One of the drawbacks of encouraging new supports to the eircom league is that you get comments like this from people who don't know what they are talking about.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrtndvn
What about Paul Cook?
His signings have been awful, if it wasnt for an excellent team that Connor put together you would be fighting relegation.
johnny mac is obviously under pressure to deliver but not because kerr is waiting to take his job. its no secret that kelleher wanted kerr as manager but kerr said he wouldnt do it, thats why the kelleher deal stalled for a good few months. if johnny mac fails to deliver and gets the sack kerr would probably step in as manager but only until we found a replacement.Quote:
Originally Posted by wonder88
That should have read....
One of the drawbacks of encouraging new supporters to the eircom league is that you get comments like this from people who don't know what they are talking about.