Perth sacked

**Martinho II** · 17/04/2021, 4:24 PM

Originally Posted by Mr_Parker

Mmmmmm

Wonder will VP ever return to mgt considerin his sour partings of the way at Dundalk? From hearing him in the media he does be across the water at matches so if he isnt a mgr maybe as coach?

**DCWA** · 17/04/2021, 5:03 PM

Gerard Lyttle ? How in hell has he got that job? Dundalk are a shambles (and this coming from a Derry man!)

**Mr_Parker** · 17/04/2021, 8:52 PM

Originally Posted by DCWA

Gerard Lyttle ? How in hell has he got that job? Dundalk are a shambles (and this coming from a Derry man!)

If confirmed, remember Lyttle was an assistant to Magilton in the IFA Club NI (elite youth coaching) set up and are mates.

**DCWA** · 17/04/2021, 9:36 PM

Originally Posted by Mr_Parker

If confirmed, remember Lyttle was an assistant to Magilton in the IFA Club NI (elite youth coaching) set up and are mates.

Had no idea that’s what he was doing.

Not a good sign for Dundalk mind Magilton just sticking a mate in there (and being allowed to do so) In no way can that be considered a good appointment.

**Bucket** · 17/04/2021, 10:12 PM

Incredible to think of all the signings Dundalk have made from underage positions. First team manager, first team assistant manager and General manager all came from a juvenile job with the goal of stepping up to become a European club in Ireland. It's a bananas way to try to raise the bar

**oriel** · 18/04/2021, 12:40 PM

Local radio, LMFM now confirming FG and his assistant Rossi have left, and told the players this am.

Still nothing confirmed from DFC yet on all 3 leaving, or even Keegan on Friday.

**Dalymountrower** · 18/04/2021, 1:02 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

Local radio, LMFM now confirming FG and his assistant Rossi have left, and told the players this am.

Still nothing confirmed from DFC yet on all 3 leaving, or even Keegan on Friday.

Is there room in Oriel on the Sean Connor wall of fame for three more portraits?

**D24Saint** · 18/04/2021, 3:35 PM

Watched an after match interview with Magilton. I wouldn’t particularly like the cut of his jib , he comes across as an abrasive character.

**D24Saint** · 18/04/2021, 4:53 PM

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021...l-of-a-ground/

I’m a fan of Cawley he is a decent bloke to talk to , but IMO this is Hyperbole.

**Nesta99** · 18/04/2021, 4:56 PM

Originally Posted by D24Saint

Watched an after match interview with Magilton. I wouldn’t particularly like the cut of his jib , he comes across as an abrasive character.

He was smiling sweetly 'cause he hadnt a notion what had just happened or what to say about it!

**D24Saint** · 18/04/2021, 5:00 PM

Originally Posted by Mr_Parker

From a few years ago

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/n...-35529792.html

Never heard that story. Doesn’t come across as the most cheerful sort alright.

**Straightstory** · 18/04/2021, 5:06 PM

I have to say - I'll miss Filippo. He was a colourful character with lots of charisma. (When my wife first saw hm on TV, she said 'Who is THAT!?') He definitely brought a bit of 'oomph' to the league. I wonder how his career will pan out now...

**D24Saint** · 18/04/2021, 5:19 PM

Originally Posted by Straightstory

I have to say - I'll miss Filippo. He was a colourful character with lots of charisma. (When my wife first saw hm on TV, she said 'Who is THAT!?') He definitely brought a bit of 'oomph' to the league. I wonder how his career will pan out now...

The Italians are a colourful race of people always a bit of craic. He was an interesting addition to the LOI for his short stint and will be remembered, along with such names as charles livingstone mbabazi , Mindaugas Kalonas , Steve Lynex etc

**EalingGreen** · 18/04/2021, 6:34 PM

Originally Posted by Bucket

Incredible to think of all the signings Dundalk have made from underage positions. First team manager, first team assistant manager and General manager all came from a juvenile job with the goal of stepping up to become a European club in Ireland. It's a bananas way to try to raise the bar

Tbf to Magilton, after 20 years as a player in England (500+ games at a decent level, plus 52 caps), he also managed Ipswich and QPR.

And Michael O'Neill rated him highly enough to take him first to Shamrock Rovers, then to the IFA.

And his last job at the IFA was as a Director (not a coach), which presumably relates to his new job as "General Manager" at DFC?

Which doesn't necessarily mean he was very good at all of those jobs, but as CV's go, he at least merited consideration.

**Bucket** · 18/04/2021, 6:43 PM

I have never nor will I ever allow facts to get in the way of sticking the boot into a falling successful club!

You're absolutely right though, he's had a good career and has been employed by much bigger clubs than a lot of LOI managers have.

**pineapple stu** · 18/04/2021, 7:45 PM

Originally Posted by D24Saint

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021...l-of-a-ground/

I’m a fan of Cawley he is a decent bloke to talk to , but IMO this is Hyperbole.

I think he's fairly spot on in fairness. Dundalk have nothing to show for their Euro millions, and are showing close on relegation form for the past half a season or so. It's a really worrying position for them.

**Nesta99** · 18/04/2021, 7:47 PM

Originally Posted by Mr_Parker

From a few years ago

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/n...-35529792.html

Charge withdrawn, no background, may not look great but maybe he was stopping her doing any number of the things that a 14 yr old girl could that worry guardians. In isolation and no detail its poor form to try and infer something damaging about a persons reputation with this.

**D24Saint** · 18/04/2021, 8:03 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

I think he's fairly spot on in fairness. Dundalk have nothing to show for their Euro millions, and are showing close on relegation form for the past half a season or so. It's a really worrying position for them.

I wouldn’t necessarily tie a sporting legacy to facilities. I know a clubs stature is linked to its facilities but players achieve things on the field. I’d agree that Oriel is a dump as are many grounds in the LOI but it doesn’t tarnish their sporting achievements.

**mcgonigle** · 18/04/2021, 8:15 PM

Might need to rename this thread...

https://twitter.com/offtheball/statu...426467336?s=19

Interesting to hear him talk about having a good relationship with the owners and still speaks to them. When everyone thinks he was shafted and the owners were interfering

**pineapple stu** · 18/04/2021, 8:25 PM

Originally Posted by D24Saint

I wouldn’t necessarily tie a sporting legacy to facilities. I know a clubs stature is linked to its facilities but players achieve things on the field. I’d agree that Oriel is a dump as are many grounds in the LOI but it doesn’t tarnish their sporting achievements.

The sporting achievements are a legacy of their own of course and can't be taken away. But they could have built a more solid foundation for the club with the money they earned. Shels' football legacy is great too, but it's not doing them much good now