Delaney Out!

[A face]

Agreed

Whatever about who is to blame historically, it is unthinkable that the head of a national association would not have as a priority the development of his country's domestic game.

Agreed, and them having season tickets at english clubs and not be seen all year at LOI games is enough to have them stand down in my opinion (a bit harsh i know but need to make examples of people imo). If they are not up to the job then they should step aside and leave it to someone who is.

[Dodge]

I've no real problems with Delaney now. He's still far too obsessed with the premiership and English football for my liking but the FAI have at least made an effort witht he league

However, the UEFA Cup final a priority? Bit of strange one?

[pineapple stu]

How much corporate money would it be worth?

[Dodge]

To the FAI? Wouldn't have thought too much. Most of the sponsors etc would go into UEFA coffers, and I'd imagine UEFA would look after ticketing etc

[bennocelt]

No it's not.

well care to elaborate then at how Delaney has been great for irish football

and spare us the empty platitudes, etc

funny how brady is getting 600,000 (source Daily mail). and stapleton is getting 100,000, and probably kelly, Bonner, and the rest
And are they still paying Bobby?

By the way probably less than 400,000 prize money this year for the LOI winners!!!

Shocking the way football is run in this country, but maybe with the great "fans" we have who love the old bandwagon, maybe we deserve it

[pete]

Removing Delaney suggests that it will fix all our problems - it is like a political party looking for new leader without looking at policies. The FAI needs stability & Delaney is the best option right now. The FAI is a much better run organisation especially commercially. He can be blamed for Staunton appointment not not necessarily the results but it also time to move on.

The Uefa Cup final is easily attainable & short of riots on the streets a good PR coup for the FAI as would give considerable exposure.

[eamo1]

AFACE and BOHDIDLEY made my point in other words.That the head of football in this country does not see the development of the domestic game as a priority.This is a disgrace.Ive no objection to the other 2 things being done,but ahead of developing our league???Yes its a long term thing but you still put down long term objectives and goals to reach,Delaney shows no sign of doing this.Its poor management of football in this country and he has to go now in my opinion.Someone who has a vision for both the domestic and the international game has to step in.Otherwise where is this league headed??If the Head of football in this country cant answer that question then its poor management.
I SAY AGAIN DELANEY OUT.

[Dodge]

But "developing the league" is an ongoing thing, and there are tons and tons of other factors in that too.

The youth thing and the UEFA Cup are definable measureable goals.

You're getting far too worked up about the language used. IF he had've said "Ireland to qualify for the world cup" instead, you might've had a point

[bigmac]

In fairness, improving the league shouldn't really be that high on the FAI's agenda. Why should they bust their ass trying to generate profits for club owners? Their responsibility should be the roots of the game, and if they get this right, then the league should follow on from that. What we don't want is a situation like in England where the Premier league is pandered to at every hands turn to the detriment of the rest of the game.
Eamo - developing the league and developing domestic football are not the same thing and the FAI is rightly more concerned with the latter.

[Dodge]

In fairness, improving the league shouldn't really be that high on the FAI's agenda. Why should they bust their ass trying to generate profits for club owners?

LOL. Profits...

[eamo1]

Ok,fair points but i STILL think he could have mentioned it.Its like hes not even thinking about it,and when hes not then why should we.I love this league as crazy as that sounds and i know you all do too but i just want some ambition,especially from our top dogs.

[bigmac]

LOL. Profits...

Fair enough - how about pandering to the egos of owners and bailing out irresponsibly run clubs? Profits is a bit much at this stage I suppose.

[pineapple stu]

Agree with that to an extent. Given how incompentently most clobs are run in this league, you wouldn't want to help them.

[Seagull-4-life]

If you's were Delaney, how would ye go about 'fixing the league'?

[John83]

If you's were Delaney, how would ye go about 'fixing the league'?

I'd have UCD win it.

[BohDiddley]

If you's were Delaney, how would ye go about 'fixing the league'?

Filling in the gap between academies and European finals might be a good place to start.

[Mr A]

However, the UEFA Cup final a priority? Bit of strange one?

I'd read that as simply meaning that Lansdowne is finished on time. Plus I'm sure even if the FAI don't make money directly it'll certainly be a feather in their cap when it comes to funding applications etc.

[A face]

Yes its a long term thing but you still put down long term objectives and goals to reach, Delaney shows no sign of doing this. Its poor management of football in this country and he has to go now in my opinion. Someone who has a vision for both the domestic and the international game has to step in.

If someone cannot recognise that both domestic and international are inextricably linked for the future of football in this country then they have a duty to step aside. Relying on English clubs to develop our players is very last century and it has stopped working. Failure to recognise this should mean having to step aside.

Even in a country where the system is so messed up (FUBAR) this is something which cannot be ignored. Its simple, if the ability isn't there ...... then step aside.

[pete]

According to the OP Delaney was asked about objectives up until the end of his contract. What could be an achievable goal for the LOI in the next 4 years?

[Dodge]

I'd read that as simply meaning that Lansdowne is finished on time. Plus I'm sure even if the FAI don't make money directly it'll certainly be a feather in their cap when it comes to funding applications etc.

Oh I'm not saying the FAI shouldn't aim for it, and of course it'd be nice. I was just wondering whether there would be anything more worthwhile to aim for. In terms of measureables, there probably isn't.