Time to say goodbye to Paul Cook?

**L37Ultra** · 21/12/2009, 11:55 PM

Extremely suprised with this thread. I'd be very happy if Limerick progress as much as Sligo have since we last played against Sligo in the First Division. Playing in the Europa League last season was always going to have an effect on Sligo as ye dont exactly have a big squad compared to other Premier Division clubs.

Sligo have come a long way in a short period and ye should be grateful to Paul Cook for that.

**Mayo Red** · 21/12/2009, 11:56 PM

So we get rid of Cook....and then what???? Like every other club in the league we've had our fair share of Managerial turmoil over the years and just when it looks like we've had something to build on it falls apart, so now that we have a measure of stability at the club on most levels (a rare thing in the League of Ireland at present), according to roverandout in effect we're moving in the wrong direction with Cook, ridiculous!

Ok, things are never going to be perfect at any club and Cook like all managers has his faults but all in all without doubt he's been good for Rovers. Where's the magical alternative that's gonna take over, take months to put his own stamp on the team and then leave us in any better of a position???

**DonalE** · 22/12/2009, 12:00 AM

If Our Dave sees this thread you'll be in big trouble roverandout

**Guts&Glory** · 22/12/2009, 12:27 AM

46 Posts and not one agreeing with you Roverandout and not once did you elaborate on what was raised by others - that you seem to be referring to his behaviour away from the club.

If you are only going to insinuate without stating what you have heard/seen don't bother.

I say close this post due to insinuated defamation of character.

Anyone else?

**SligoBrewer** · 22/12/2009, 12:51 AM

Roverandout = Roddy Collins?

**akearins** · 22/12/2009, 8:59 AM

Not even reading this thread as it's total bull****e.All I will say id best thing is not to reply and hopefully the moderators remove it ASAP as it is in no way benefical to the season ahead. Some people need to get a life

**avvenalaf** · 22/12/2009, 9:32 AM

Originally Posted by akearins

Not even reading this thread as it's total bull****e.All I will say id best thing is not to reply and hopefully the moderators remove it ASAP as it is in no way benefical to the season ahead. Some people need to get a life

Have to say I totally agree with Roverandout, Get shot of Cook now and if we could get rid of Vincent Nally and Kevin Leydon at the same time, we would be well on our way to becoming as big a club as Cork City (and I might get my table back).

**roverandout** · 22/12/2009, 9:42 AM

Originally Posted by sligofan4ever

Its Rob McDonald in disguise

Lets also keep in mind roverandout, the only available managers with LoI experience I can think of are Jeff Kenna and Paul Doolin, would you rather one of them instead of Paul Cook ?

Since when was having LOI experience a prerequisite for managing Sligo Rovers. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the likes of Willie McStay, Lawrie Sanchez, Steve Cotterill, and dare I say Sean Connor had no previous experience of this League. They didn't do too badly either. The fact is your beloved Mr Cook was a disaster at Southport. Don't just take my word for it check it out.

**redobit** · 22/12/2009, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by roverandout

Since when was having LOI experience a prerequisite for managing Sligo Rovers. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the likes of Willie McStay, Lawrie Sanchez, Steve Cotterill, and dare I say Sean Connor had no previous experience of this League. They didn't do too badly either. The fact is your beloved Mr Cook was a disaster at Southport. Don't just take my word for it check it out.

Im sure theres a point in there, but I cant find one.
By the way were not Southport.

**Redzer** · 22/12/2009, 10:58 AM

If anyone remembers?
With Kildare County now gone, I think Seimpre (Blanco) Red is back

**sligofan4ever** · 22/12/2009, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by roverandout

Since when was having LOI experience a prerequisite for managing Sligo Rovers. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the likes of Willie McStay, Lawrie Sanchez, Steve Cotterill, and dare I say Sean Connor had no previous experience of this League. They didn't do too badly either. The fact is your beloved Mr Cook was a disaster at Southport. Don't just take my word for it check it out.

Yes, he didn't do well at Southport, but are we Southport ? No. But that was with a Conference team, he is now with a higher standard team and is he a disaster here ? I think not. Oh, and you left Paul Cook out of that little list

**rovers100%** · 22/12/2009, 12:10 PM

i think we will all agree cook has his faults but thats down to being a young and fairly inexperienced manager. he is learning his trade with us and doing a good job so far. there is not one other manager in loi that would be any better considering his budget.
there were times last year i questioned his ability but if ya look what he has done since coming he is a breath of fresh air. he likes to play football the right way and and is a winner. its a long time since we had a manager who is so open and willing to answer any question a fan may have. if the boards trusts the man and gives him a half decent budget that wont cripple us he may well bring some silverware or european qualification again. i say stick with him and be grateful for what we have....... the grass is not always greener on the other side.

**roversforever** · 22/12/2009, 12:28 PM

What a laughable thread,from wanting rid of cookie to suggesting he's gay!He's a good manager and he's also 100% heterosexual.now get a life and talk about something football related.

**Rover'n'out** · 22/12/2009, 3:12 PM

What a crock of ***** this thread is. Paul Cook has had our team playing the best football the Showgrounds had seen in years ........... in fact this thread does not even warrant a debate on the matter. I hope Cookie stays for years to come and builds on the work he has done so far with the limitations (budget / squad etc) etc most of us are aware of.

By the way you should have been more original with your user name. Perhaps it might be a good idea to change it after this. Please everyone else do not associate me with this rubbish.

**roverandout** · 22/12/2009, 3:53 PM

[QUOTE=Rover'n'out;1296634] I hope Cookie stays for years to come and builds on the work he has done so far with the limitations (budget / squad etc) etc most of us are aware of.

Sorry to disappoint but this will be Cook's last season. If he's so good how come Pats or Shams didn't come in for him, and don't tell me it's because he's too loyal to Rovers.

**redobit** · 22/12/2009, 3:58 PM

[QUOTE=roverandout;1296667]

Originally Posted by Rover'n'out

I hope Cookie stays for years to come and builds on the work he has done so far with the limitations (budget / squad etc) etc most of us are aware of.

Sorry to disappoint but this will be Cook's last season. If he's so good how come Pats or Shams didn't come in for him, and don't tell me it's because he's too loyal to Rovers.

Do you think before you post at at all. They havent come in for him cause Shams have a manager they are happy with, and Pats havent two bobs to rub together in order to buy him out of the contract he is in at the moment.

Id call you stupid but the post would be sent to the rubbish section if i done that.

**roverandout** · 22/12/2009, 4:00 PM

[QUOTE=rovers100%;1296517]i think we will all agree cook has his faults but thats down to being a young and fairly inexperienced manager. he is learning his trade with us and doing a good job so far.

With the greatest respect I don't think that you can refer to Cook as a young manager, considering that he is 42 years old. McStay when he came to Sligo was 31 years old; Ian Foster who's just gone to Dundalk is 33 years of age, while Eddie Howe who is managing Bournemouth is only 32 years old. Surely these type of guys are more deserving of being called young managers!

**sligofan4ever** · 22/12/2009, 4:06 PM

[QUOTE=roverandout;1296667]

Originally Posted by Rover'n'out

I hope Cookie stays for years to come and builds on the work he has done so far with the limitations (budget / squad etc) etc most of us are aware of.

Sorry to disappoint but this will be Cook's last season. If he's so good how come Pats or Shams didn't come in for him, and don't tell me it's because he's too loyal to Rovers.

1) Its no secret Pats and Shams wanted him, and no doubt Pats still want him.
2) Both teams already have managers

**rovers100%** · 22/12/2009, 4:23 PM

considering cook played football up to 2006 he is young in the managerial game, he is only at if 4 years or so. can we have your reason outside football to get rid of cook or are ya too cowardly to say. your beating round the bush here on this arguement because his managerial credentials are as good as any, its outside football issues you seem to have the problem with.......