Pre-Season Rumours Thread

**holidaysong** · 01/12/2009, 9:34 PM

Ex Norwich City and Wigan Athletic manager John Deehan is rumoured to be appointed as the next Dundalk manager.

Meanwhile, Dundalk are continuing to whittle down their options in their search for a successor to Sean Connor, with former Norwich City and Wigan manager John Deehan entering the race this week.

The 52-year-old, who managed the Canaries in the Premiership in the early 1990s and is currently chief scout at Carrow Road, is believed to have already been interviewed for the Lilywhites post, with Galway United boss Ian Foster and Joe Miller also still in contention for the position.

- Neil Ahern

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...s-1959353.html

**gufc2000** · 01/12/2009, 9:37 PM

Originally Posted by monkey9

I think it's Valetta he's signing for!

It says Floriana later down in the thread. Confusing eh?

**sligofan4ever** · 01/12/2009, 9:38 PM

Originally Posted by sligoman

He's meeting Stephen O'Flynn...he's a player, not a chairman.

I read the posts about managers being linked with Cork City and didn't read the post being quoted

**Dillonman** · 01/12/2009, 9:43 PM

Originally Posted by holidaysong

Ex Norwich City and Wigan Athletic manager John Deehan is rumoured to be appointed as the next Dundalk manager.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...s-1959353.html

Its by Neil Ahern...so I wouldnt read to much into it!Tomorrow Guus Hiddink will probably be interviewed!

**gufc2000** · 01/12/2009, 9:47 PM

Originally Posted by holidaysong

Ex Norwich City and Wigan Athletic manager John Deehan is rumoured to be appointed as the next Dundalk manager.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...s-1959353.html

John Deehan is assistant at Kettering Town, seen him on TV at the weekend at the Leeds-Kettering cup tie

**Dillonman** · 01/12/2009, 9:53 PM

Originally Posted by gufc2000

John Deehan is assistant at Kettering Town, seen him on TV at the weekend at the Leeds-Kettering cup tie

I said that to my brother their earlier but no its not him, different one apparently! I was watching that game meself and thought wtf are our board up to now!

**Sam_Heggy** · 01/12/2009, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by Dillonman

Its by Neil Ahern...so I wouldnt read to much into it!Tomorrow Guus Hiddink will probably be interviewed!

Is he not getting the Cork Job?

**Dillonman** · 01/12/2009, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy

Is he not getting the Cork Job?

I wouldnt put it past your boy to write tomorrow that he's taking over Tullamore Town!

**Sam_Heggy** · 01/12/2009, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by Dillonman

I wouldnt put it past your boy to write tomorrow that he's taking over Tullamore Town!

I don't know, yer man in charge of Tullamore is doing a decent job on a restricted budget. They might not be the easiest on the eye but they get results. I can't see them making any managerial changes this season.

**Ezeikial** · 01/12/2009, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by gufc2000

John Deehan is assistant at Kettering Town, seen him on TV at the weekend at the Leeds-Kettering cup tie

Originally Posted by Dillonman

I said that to my brother their earlier but no its not him, different one apparently! I was watching that game meself and thought wtf are our board up to now!

It's one and the same person - John Deehan who played for Norwich and Aston Villa, and later managed Norwich and Wigan. He has been helping out Kettering on a short-term basis (their player-manager is their goalkeeper). Speculation is that he is proposing Tony Cousins as assistant. Suspect that TC may be seen as damaged goods after his mauling at Galway, and unspectacular spell at Kildare.

**Dillonman** · 01/12/2009, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by Ezeikial

It's one and the same person - John Deehan who played for Norwich and Aston Villa, and later managed Norwich and Wigan. He has been helping out Kettering on a short-term basis (their player-manager is their goalkeeper). Speculation is that he is proposing Tony Cousins as assistant. Suspect that TC may be seen as damaged goods after his mauling at Galway, and unspectacular spell at Kildare.

Oh god Id rather Dollin then!

**thischarmingman** · 02/12/2009, 1:35 AM

Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy

Where did ya hear this? Not asking for source or anythig just hope its not true

Stevo apparently dying to sign for Derry but unable to agree terms at the moment.

Also Gareth MGlynn and Ciaran Martyn look lilke they're staying.

**Martinho II** · 02/12/2009, 10:19 AM

if thats the case with mcglynn and martyn stayin thats fantastic loyalty but a bit of surprise.. so that dashes sligos hopes of ever getting Ciaran Martyn so?

**mcgonigle** · 02/12/2009, 1:10 PM

Originally Posted by sheao

The likes of Sean Connor, Stephen Henderson and Ian Foster have been linked with the City job.

Turner to City if that happens so

**gufc2000** · 02/12/2009, 6:07 PM

Originally Posted by Ezeikial

It's one and the same person - John Deehan who played for Norwich and Aston Villa, and later managed Norwich and Wigan. He has been helping out Kettering on a short-term basis (their player-manager is their goalkeeper). Speculation is that he is proposing Tony Cousins as assistant. Suspect that TC may be seen as damaged goods after his mauling at Galway, and unspectacular spell at Kildare.

Good old spoofer

. Prepare for the worst!

**sligofan4ever** · 02/12/2009, 6:28 PM

Owen Morrison,Ger Rafter,Rob Turner,Martin Camano and Joe Kendrick are all expected to be let go by Rovers soon.

**Knappagh Red** · 02/12/2009, 7:50 PM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

if thats the case with mcglynn and martyn stayin thats fantastic loyalty but a bit of surprise.. so that dashes sligos hopes of ever getting Ciaran Martyn so?

He doesn't want to ever play for Rovers and nobody cares

**Ezeikial** · 02/12/2009, 8:07 PM

Originally Posted by gufc2000

Good old spoofer

. Prepare for the worst!

Looks like we won't have to prepare for any spoofin from Cousins!

A more recent Galway manager seems destined for Oriel. Is he a spoofer too?

**holidaysong** · 02/12/2009, 8:34 PM

Originally Posted by Mullo1

I hear that newry town will apply to league of ireland for next season johnny mcdonnell will be back!

Will Newry City stay in the IL?

**sligoman** · 02/12/2009, 8:41 PM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

if thats the case with mcglynn and martyn stayin thats fantastic loyalty but a bit of surprise.. so that dashes sligos hopes of ever getting Ciaran Martyn so?

We weren't after Martyn, McGlynn on the other hand...

Originally Posted by sligofan4ever

Owen Morrison,Ger Rafter,Rob Turner,Martin Camano and Joe Kendrick are all expected to be let go by Rovers soon.

Expected? They are gone.