QuoteThat makes sense to me, Gules comment on O'Neill that is. His name seems to pop up whenever a mid to lower level English team is mentioned. Frankly I would prefer if we took a gamble on a younger coach. Perhaps even a continental.
I didnt, but im not surprised Kerr said that. He is mates with Noel King after all so is bound to support the lad. Either way, I dont think criticism of King does an awful lot. It just shows that these were two games that the new manager really couldve used to experiment, with nothing to lose.Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Giles comments on the OTB the other night about O'Neill were insightful and concerning. He basically said that if O'Neill really wanted the job, he wouldve been in place for these games. It is Giles understanding that O'Neill was approached but is keeping his options open.
That makes sense to me, Gules comment on O'Neill that is. His name seems to pop up whenever a mid to lower level English team is mentioned. Frankly I would prefer if we took a gamble on a younger coach. Perhaps even a continental.
There is no such thing as a miracle cure, a free lunch or a humble opinion.
Whoever gets the job has the right to pick any players and style he wants and players in any position he wants.
To be honest we were always going to get hockeyed by the Germans no matter what players we played or in what position. It was a dead rubber game. Putting Doyle up front wouldn't have made a difference. Playing McClean who had a few good games for Sunderland a year ago but has done nothing since wouldnt have made a difference. He's the most left footed player ever. A professional footballer who can't pass, cross or shoot with their weaker foot shouldn't be on a national team.
To be fair we have a limited group of players who usually get shown up against the Germanys, Spains and Italys of this world. Damage limitation is always the best hope against these teams realistically. Its games against the likes of Austria and Sweden we need to worry about in future.
The Doc knows who the new manager is apparently..... Had always thought The Doc=St Ledger was just a bit of banter but he named Kelly and Delaney in the back four the day before the team was announced. Anyway he reckons the new manager is already in waiting and is supposed to be good.
So it's not a Noël King then? Or Nigel Pearson.
Erm, why would it be either? Or even McLeish too, no thanks to any of them.
It's Johan Cruyff, no?
Whatever about what Delaney said, King has talked himself out of the job based on what he said in this interview!
http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/socc...king-1.1559480
Too hard to pick the team, Kazakhstan are a huge threat...
Well in fairness I can understand why it's tough to pick the team - King's like a kid in a sweet shop here, and he's suddenly got three of his best players back to add into the mix. With the aim of dominating the game and securing the win, he has plenty of options.
The 'huge threat' line is a bit of an eye-roll but still just standard manager-speak.
Ou-est le Centre George Pompidou?
On YBIG, a few posters are saying it's Cruyff. A taxi driver mate of a mate said that there's a rumour that he arrived in Dublin airport last night. Probably bull****
If there is truth in it, it could be the most inspired and revolutionary move the FAI would ever make, or a recipe for disaster with him walking out in frustration after a few months. Would be colourful at the very least.
With Roy as assistant coach, just to add more controversy!On YBIG, a few posters are saying it's Cruyff. A taxi driver mate of a mate said that there's a rumour that he arrived in Dublin airport last night. Probably bull****
If there is truth in it, it could be the most inspired and revolutionary move the FAI would ever make, or a recipe for disaster with him walking out in frustration after a few months. Would be colourful at the very least.
Can't have been Cruyff,
Cruyff would not come to the FAI, the FAI would have had to go to Cruyff.
Would he allow the players to have a fag with their cup of tea at half time?
Trap had the right idea, kick out anybody who can pass and pick the best of the rest.
I can understand King's conundrum, there's too much clutter.
There is a private website I'm on elsewhere, and Cryuff was named last night. He will be in the FAI box tomorrow night apparently.
Here they come! It’s the charge of the “Thanks” Brigade!
I added an exclamation mark to show there was a hint of triviality in my remark. King did allude to the fact that he'd have to feel sorry for anyone omitted, like Delaney.
This is the strangest 'private website' I've ever heard of.
Cryuff would be a banana kookoopants appointment. As Bungle said, anything could happen.
Yah sorry! I actually read it back after I posted and realised it was tongue-in-cheek...
Ou-est le Centre George Pompidou?
I wouldn't want Cryuff in the job even if it was possible. Another foreign legend phoning in one of his last nixers. Making sweeping assumptions about the playing resources. We need someone who'll put the leg work in to ensure we have consistently the best players in the frame, to suit whatever footballing philosophy they adhere to.
Someone needs to be in the UK even if they're not necessary from the UK or Ireland
Jordi or Johan?
Cryuff?! Didn't see that one coming.
"If God had meant football to be played in the air, he'd have put grass in the sky." Brian Clough.
You'll NEVER beat the Irish.......you'll just draw with us instead!!!
Johan.
Might add that I'm only confirming that I've seen rumours elsewhere. Not saying that there is anything to them.
Haven't heard any mention of Roy Keane being the assistant either.
I would be surprised if he was appointed.
Here they come! It’s the charge of the “Thanks” Brigade!
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