Dundalk �expect Thursday appointment�

**A face** · 02/12/2008, 10:30 AM

Dundalk �expect Thursday appointment�

Dundalk chief executive Gerry Matthews expects the managerial position at Oriel Park to be filled by the end of the week. John Gill, who guided the Lilywhites to promotion from the First Division last month, is out of contract but remains a candidate to land the job ahead of the 2009 campaign.

Former Shamrock Rovers boss Pat Scully, outgoing Cobh Ramblers chief Stephen Henderson and Roddy Collins, who won a League and Cup Double as Bohemians boss in 2001, are others to have been linked with the Oriel Park hotseat. Matthews told Dundalk�s official website: �We have received a lot of excellent applications for the position and have spent the week narrowing down a shortlist. We will hold second interviews early [this] week with the aim of entering final negotiations on Wednesday.

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**cestlavie** · 02/12/2008, 5:45 PM

S Conners is very much in the running for the Dundalk job.

**Dunny** · 02/12/2008, 7:22 PM

Originally Posted by cestlavie

S Conners is very much in the running for the Dundalk job.

Although I would be happy enough if Connors was appointed, it would be brilliant to see Giller keep his job.

**Flawless** · 02/12/2008, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by cestlavie

S Conners is very much in the running for the Dundalk job.

You think maybe he'll take Blackie Conners with him in some capacity?, not sure if I could handle the two!!

**harps1954** · 03/12/2008, 10:36 AM

Rumours in Donegal (where Connor lives) is that he will be the next Dundalk manager. Would have loved to have him here at Harps, instead of the one we have at the minute.

**pineapple stu** · 03/12/2008, 10:49 AM

Feck sake. Can they not change to a Friday appointment like everyone else in the league?

**mediahack** · 03/12/2008, 10:57 AM

Hearing a rumoour that Gareth Cronin also in the running!

**eamo1** · 03/12/2008, 11:16 AM

Heard this morning that Jeff Kenna is talking to them this morning.

**Louth4sam** · 03/12/2008, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

feck sake. Can they not change to a friday appointment like everyone else in the league?

: Nice one. If that was on the main forum you would have got a POTM nomination! :P

**pineapple stu** · 03/12/2008, 12:52 PM

Not allowed be funny in the Dundalk forum?

**Louth4sam** · 03/12/2008, 12:54 PM

Nah, Was supposed to be a smiley at the end of my last post but didnt come up. Guess your not allowed smileys either!

**pineapple stu** · 03/12/2008, 12:54 PM

Jayz. Thank God we're not playing you lot next year.

Or are we...?

**Dunny** · 03/12/2008, 1:18 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Or are we...?

Ah surly youd rather the First Division rather than moaning about Thursday night football all the time...

**Black and White** · 03/12/2008, 3:11 PM

Dundalkfc.com down at this exact minute...is this a sign of news this evening!!!

**Dunny** · 03/12/2008, 3:14 PM

Is the site down everytime its updated?

**Black and White** · 03/12/2008, 3:25 PM

Sometimes yeas...sometimes no...but majority of times the site works perfectly!!so like i said...is this a sign??

**Dunny** · 03/12/2008, 3:28 PM

Probably not but sure who knows..

**cestlavie** · 03/12/2008, 3:31 PM

Connors and his assistant may be a local Donegal coach????? Currently doing his pro licence, wont name names coz I would hate to get a rumour going! Harps wanted Connors for sure but cestlavie.

**Black and White** · 03/12/2008, 3:33 PM

According to the argus who spoke with some 1 or other from within the club...only 6 interviews have taken place...neither henderson nor collins where interviewed...jeff kenna didnt have one cause he was on holidays but his name was put on the list of applicants according to his agent!