Tony O'Donoghue on Cookie

[sligoman]

I love Paul Cook. There, I've said it.

I love his passion and enthusiasm, his humour and his accent. The Scouser Sligo Rovers boss is one of the most colourful and fascinating figures in the loopy League of Ireland.

Standing alongside the Rovers dugout at The Brandywell on Good Friday, one couldn't fail to hear Cook's every exhortation. No wonder his throat is permanently on the injured list.

Even for the half-time update, before he had his players in the dressing room for a dressing down following the concession of an equaliser just a minute after taking the lead, Cook's voice was shot to pieces.

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'What's the plan Paul?' I asked as the Sligo brains trust considered their options. 'We're not sure at the moment, Tony, what do you think we should do?'

[Well Red]

Cookie being a comedian does not worry me as much as some of the singing talent that we heard on MNS last night. Is there not a danger that some of them could move into the entertainment business where the money could be a lot better.

[Redkenrover]

I fear Alan Keane will see many a hungry day if he pursues a singing career

[avvenalaf]

I fear Alan Keane will see many a hungry day if he persues a singing career

Possibly. Betcha he can spell, though.

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/persue

[Redkenrover]

Possibly. Betcha he can spell, though.

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/persue

I assume you mean "Bet you"

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/betcha

[avvenalaf]

I assume you mean "Bet you"

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/betcha

No. Betcha is the accepted derivative for I will bet you. Class over.