Russell is gone.

**fieldofmarkets** · 19/04/2017, 5:46 PM

If there is a way round the badges fair enough but ordinarily he cannot be given it. So far though he is clearly good enough. Definitely a future manager for us if not our next. Having said that, manager is the fastest ticket out of the club and Willie likely has a valuable role heading the academy first.

**bluewhitearmy** · 22/04/2017, 3:47 PM

Fella who got the Sligo job was in for the Limerick job. Got no response to his application.

**fieldofmarkets** · 22/04/2017, 6:31 PM

Maybe he turns out to be great, but looks an underwhelming appointment.

**bluewhitearmy** · 22/04/2017, 7:52 PM

I think its safe to say we wouldn't have exactly been on here jumping for joy if he got it but will be interesting to see how he does now.

**bluewhitearmy** · 24/04/2017, 11:57 AM

Doesn't look like it's gonna be Willie the way he was speaking in the leader.

**NeverFeltBetter** · 24/04/2017, 12:21 PM

Yeah, read as very cut and dry that he isn't in consideration, which would make sense if the coaching badges aren't there. Interviews starting this week.

**bluewhitearmy** · 24/04/2017, 2:47 PM

Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter

Yeah, read as very cut and dry that he isn't in consideration, which would make sense if the coaching badges aren't there. Interviews starting this week.

Would probably be hoping that Rovers game is Willies last. Nothing at all against Willie but if he isn't taking it I'd hope it's done asap.

**NeverFeltBetter** · 24/04/2017, 3:35 PM

It actually has worked out quite well in retrospect. Replacing a manager mid-season is usually, by necessity, a quick process, whether its getting some one new in or handing the interim guy the reins permanently after a couple of good results. But Limerick had a very safe pair of hands ready to take the team who gave them the chance to undertake the application/selection process patiently, without being in a position to cloud the issue himself. Now whoever does come in has a team that has righted the ship to some extent, as opposed to one that is mired in the back half of the table.

The potential problem is that the players might struggle to adapt from Boland to the new manager whenever he is brought in, and that Boland himself might not fit in with a new guy's plans.

**osarusan** · 24/04/2017, 3:55 PM

Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter

The potential problem is that the players might struggle to adapt from Boland to the new manager whenever he is brought in, and that Boland himself might not fit in with a new guy's plans.

I'd say any new manager will bring with them an assistant at best, if even that. It's not like EPL where the whole backroom staff gets replaced.

**Jofspring** · 24/04/2017, 4:38 PM

I'd say Boland will be stepping back to the head of the Academy so not being in the new managers plans shouldn't be an issue.

**da bishop** · 24/04/2017, 5:37 PM

Intelligent decision from Willie ,overall circumstances incl lack of badges not right for him at this time.........but ffs ,95fm,s senior soccer correspondent will be devastated given recent musings by him.

**NeverFeltBetter** · 24/04/2017, 6:34 PM

Baraclough hired to coach Northern Ireland U-21's I see.

**bluewhitearmy** · 24/04/2017, 9:45 PM

Originally Posted by da bishop

Intelligent decision from Willie ,overall circumstances incl lack of badges not right for him at this time.........but ffs ,95fm,s senior soccer correspondent will be devastated given recent musings by him.

Why don't you just say his name? And you keep bringing up that he wanted Boland in as if it was some mental thing he was suggesting that maybe the chap who had gotten 7 points from 9 should get the job.