New Northern Ireland Manager

**Not Brazil** · 12/10/2011, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Spudulika

Good point being made about Brian Kerr, though I figure he'd want a big paycheque that might not go down well with the locals. And I don't know if he's the right man to take them on.

The IFA could double Kerr's current salary and still have change out of what they were paying Worthington.

**HulaHoop** · 12/10/2011, 1:52 PM

Originally Posted by hoopy

You mean most Rovers fans under 25.

No I don't. Most of the people I know at Rovers don't want Fenlon and they would be well over 25. His record in europe is poor, he doesn't play great football which is a reason many get annoyed with O'Neill so no improvement there, he is a bit of a c**t who often throws the toys out of the pram and has public disagreements with his board when he doesn't get his way so I don't see him fitting in with the structures at Rovers.

**HulaHoop** · 12/10/2011, 1:54 PM

Originally Posted by Macy

I personally thought it was mainly Rovers fans that didn't rate him. Wasn't there a debate about ye not wanting to offer him a contract extension (which wasn't offered by your board either afaik)?

Contract was offered as far as I know. O'Neill hasn't signed and rumours are he wants a lot more money than Rovers are willing to pay.

**chelsea** · 12/10/2011, 2:25 PM

iain dowie talking alot of sense about what northern ireland team need on skysportsnews.!he talks a good game at least so id give him the job in my opinion

**Rasputin** · 13/10/2011, 9:01 AM

Michael O'Neill manageing at international level would be hilarious.
Even with the possible enjoyment of him getting an international job I will still be hopeing and praying he stays at Shams.

**placid casual** · 13/10/2011, 9:06 AM

Has anyone ever prescribed you Ritalin.
Think it might help.

**Charlie Darwin** · 13/10/2011, 9:34 AM

I think the Shamrock Rovers players deserve to be applauded for all they've achieved with the worst manager in the world AND the worst captain/centre half in the world.

**pineapple stu** · 13/10/2011, 9:39 AM

Ronan Finn balances that out.

**Dodge** · 13/10/2011, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

I think the Shamrock Rovers players deserve to be applauded for all they've achieved with the worst manager in the world AND the worst captain/centre half in the world.

No one ever said Murray was a bad captain. For years I've presumed his leadership skills were so brilliant, it made up for the fact he was the worst professional footbaler of all time.

**El-Pietro** · 13/10/2011, 11:54 AM

what was the comment... all he does is hoof balls away and win trophies.

**poster** · 13/10/2011, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by El-Pietro

what was the comment... all he does is hoof balls away and win trophies.

And heads balls.

At his feet he's terrible. One of the great mysteries, how he's so successful..

**El-Pietro** · 13/10/2011, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by poster

And heads balls.

At his feet he's terrible. One of the great mysteries, how he's so successful..

we watched him week in week out for years and happen to think hes a great footballing centre half - do I have to go bring out the highlights from our FAI cup win in 2007 (great pass to John O'Flynn to set up Denis for the goal) or our Setanta semi in 08 (marauding run down the left, left foot cross to Timmy Kiely to score) again.

Can't wait til hes back here next year

**Charlie Darwin** · 13/10/2011, 12:32 PM

Dan Murray is one of the best technical ball-playing defenders in the league. His passing (and Sives') has been particularly good in the Europa League games. His big weak spot is a severe lack of pace and mobility. He might not always look great in run of the mill league games but for the big ones he always stands out.

**poster** · 13/10/2011, 1:09 PM

Wish I could find a video of the penalty he gave away V Dundalk earlier this year.

**Charlie Darwin** · 13/10/2011, 1:17 PM

On the opening day? Not sure what that has to do with his passing ability.

**poster** · 13/10/2011, 1:44 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

On the opening day? Not sure what that has to do with his passing ability.

At his feet he's terrible

That's what I said.

he's great in the air and as a communicator but is an absolute donkey.

**Charlie Darwin** · 13/10/2011, 1:52 PM

Well for a donkey he's very good at kicking the football so I'm happy enough.

**nigel-harps1954** · 13/10/2011, 2:22 PM

A donkey is also quite a good kicker should you annoy it, but doesn't mean it always kicks in the right direction.

**MagicMon** · 13/10/2011, 9:01 PM

Originally Posted by El-Pietro

we watched him week in week out for years and happen to think hes a great footballing centre half - do I have to go bring out the highlights from our FAI cup win in 2007 (great pass to John O'Flynn to set up Denis for the goal) or our Setanta semi in 08 (marauding run down the left, left foot cross to Timmy Kiely to score) again.

Can't wait til hes back here next year

He'll be only 30, surely that's a bit young to be winding down his career in the first division

**hoops1** · 13/10/2011, 9:41 PM

Originally Posted by Rasputin

Michael O'Neill manageing at international level would be hilarious.
Even with the possible enjoyment of him getting an international job I will still be hopeing and praying he stays at Shams.

MON at the end of this season will have won more LOI titles than Sligo have in the last 30 years.
His record in LOI stands up against anybodies. You on the other hand will be lucky not to finish 3rd in a 2 horse race.
Maybe if you had MON and not cooke you wouldnt have the small club mentality any more.