Republic of Ireland V Norway - Thursday, 17th November 2022 - Friendly

[Exgrad]

(PS: did anyone notice a passage of play around 25 mins last night when Doc had got past his man and was in prime position to receive a basic ball between full back and centre back and would almost certainly have been able to shoot or put in a square ball on the deck, but our midfilder (Browne?) saw the run and instead turned back into midfield. It didn't need a player of Odergaard's ability to play such a simple and obvious pass.)

Yes! Wrecked my head. Pretty sure it was Molumby but havent watched it back. So conservative in our play last night, unless it was the keeper or a defender of course. We have Norway so much time to get back into shape (which they were pretty good at doing in fairness).

[seanfhear]

Surely if we lose to Malta ! ?

Then the Kenny era is over ! !

[paul_oshea]

Awful, awful stuff. How much more of this will we have to endure? It was obvious 18 months ago this was going to be a disaster and - other than a short good spell at the end of the World Cup campaign that was almost certainly down to Anthony Barry's influence - nothing has changed.
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Interestingly that debate has died down now.

[Diggs246]

Surely if we lose to Malta ! ?

Then the Kenny era is over ! !

No is the answer the FAI are weak fools
The ceo Hill hasn't even moved to Ireland
He should be sacked with kenny.

I would say we would need to lose 3 nil for the board to have a think about.

[DCWA]

If we lose (or fail to win) against Malta there is a side factor that may come into play and that is the likely availability of x amount of experienced intl managers that will become available in the next few weeks…

[Diggs246]

If we lose (or fail to win) against Malta there is a side factor that may come into play and that is the likely availability of x amount of experienced intl managers that will become available in the next few weeks…

You mean after the WC?
Thats a good point. Not sure who would be suitable though

[pineapple stu]

Or affordable

[backstothewall]

You mean after the WC?
Thats a good point. Not sure who would be suitable though

How would people feel about Carols Queiroz?

[Diggs246]

How would people feel about Carols Queiroz?

At the moment I would take Carlos the jackal

[lofty9]

Made the long journey again after the cup final on Sunday. I left just before the winner to get a headstart up the road. I wanted to see how the likes of Smallbone would get on with it being a friendly, nothing to lose. When he brought Hendrick and Brady on I lost a huge lot of respect for his management. He was given the chance to get rid of Hourihane and he didnt have the balls to do so after the squad was announced. I'm waning.

[Stuttgart88]

How would people feel about Carols Queiroz?

I saw him on Twitter last night and wondered the same.

[osarusan]

How would people feel about Carols Queiroz?

Could we afford him? I'd be surprised if Iran are paying him only/less than 500,000 euro a year.

[NeverFeltBetter]

I wouldn't say we could afford what he would be expecting. Besides, I wouldn't say he's that impressive as an international coach, and his experience within UEFA in that context is especially unspectacular. The Iranians seems to adore him alright, but the best he's done with them is an Asian Cup semi-final where they got thumped by Japan (which, relative to the weakness of that confederation, doesn't strike me as a brilliant return).

[Exgrad]

Kenny signed a new contract only months ago...he's going nowhere...

last night so disappointing...sterile conservative football on and off the pitch. Kenny may have lost his nerve.

[Olé Olé]

Kenny signed a new contract only months ago...he's going nowhere...

last night so disappointing...sterile conservative football on and off the pitch. Kenny may have lost his nerve.

No, I didn't see much evidence of nerve last night. We clearly had an extra man midfield and instead of shifting that body forward by bringing in, say, Ogbene for Molumby we brought him on for Obafemi (who was very poor and might not be suited to playing with Robinson which Kenny should have identified).

[Exgrad]

Queiroz..failed to qualify Columbia for the 2022 World Cup, then failed to qualify Eygpt for the 2022 World Cup, and yet still ends up at the 2022 World Cup with Iran (who he had nothing to do with qualifying). Whats not to like?

[Razors left peg]

At the moment I would take Carlos the jackal

Every Portuguese football fan I know despises him. Personally I don't like him from his time at United. I'd want nothing to do with him.

I think Jim Goodwin would be my choice to replace Kenny. Done well with both St Mirren and Aberdeen. He wouldn't be on ridiculous money and I think I remember quotes from him in the past where he said he'd love to manage Ireland (not 100% I'm remembering right)

[Diggs246]

Every Portuguese football fan I know despises him. Personally I don't like him from his time at United. I'd want nothing to do with him.

I think Jim Goodwin would be my choice to replace Kenny. Done well with both St Mirren and Aberdeen. He wouldn't be on ridiculous money and I think I remember quotes from him in the past where he said he'd love to manage Ireland (not 100% I'm remembering right)

I hear you re Jim but no more risks for awhile
Chris hughton would tick my box

[MichaelCherrito]

How would people feel about Carols Queiroz?

He’s always been agood assistant coach but a terrible manager/head coach.

[passinginterest]

Chris hughton would tick my box

I had a lot of respect for Chris Hughton, he did wonders with some limited teams in the past and he was a leading light in terms of coaching in his day, but the game has passed him by. He stopped evolving as the game changed and he's been completely found out in his last few jobs. We'd be going backwards in the worst possible way if he was to replace Kenny.