Ireland's next Manager

[mypost]

The only affordable ones would be EL managers in the short term, and while I have the height of respect for most of these guys it is doubtful if the pampered overpaid Premiership players who wear the green jersey would.

It's not about whether the players repect a coach or not, the coach has a lot to answer for.

In this group, we threw away 3 critical leads. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that you take the game to the opposition, and not interfere with the side when in front, i.e. let them play, instead of insisting they must defend their lead at all costs. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to get your side to play good football, instead of aimlessly firing "Hail Mary's" forward for the sake of it, especially when you don't have the players to do it.

It also doesn't take an Einstein coach to know that you sub a forward for a forward when 2-0 up after half an hour, not a midfielder. You do that when 2 up with 15' to go, not after half an hour. You don't disrupt the shape of the side, by playing players out of position either. That's not about respect, they are basic coaching techniques.

Kerr made those basic mistakes, which cost us qualification. He, and he alone must take the blame for the failure to qualify, and face the music.

[The Stars]

Paul Osam.
Meets all the criteria.Guided Pat's youth team to a cup final and Has a great sense of humour...what more do you want.

[Irish_Praha]

Have the FAI said when they will go public with the results of their discussions today? Has there been a press conference arranged for an announcement?

[StuttgartVet]

This sorry mess comes down to a fundamental point - Should the FAI get rid of Kerr no matter who comes in to replace him? At the moment it looks like this is what the FAI are going to do!
If MON was available I would jump at the opportunity - if the choice is Bobby Robson / Kenny Dalglish etc stick with Brian
I hope the FAI have enough cop on to know who we are getting

[Bluetoff]

Philippe Troussier, knows the game worldwide, and he's 25/1 with Paddypower, surely worth a tenner.

[CraftyToePoke]

I'm not sure if you were being sracastic, but I think Ranieiri would be a very good candidate. Duff played great under him, he'd allow our players to express themselves & he trusts youth. You'd fear for some of his substitutions mind you!

The Tribune hit the nail on the head when it identified that Kerr has done very little to make this team his own. Fresh ideas are needed & Ranieri certainly isn't short in that dept.

No,i wasnt joking but i realise it's a long shot and it would be a risky one even if he did somehow end up in the hot seat,but if they are going to look to a continental coach then i suppose he might come into the reckoning,he knows our players too,having worked in england which other continental candidates may not. but while id say finances will dictate a less glamorous appointment i dont think he is any bigger a risk than an ex-player unproven in management for example someone like Staunton or Keane.

anyway,i know id pay good money to see the twinkle eyed tinkerman have a phonetic blast at amhrain na bhfian. that would be quality

[silentbob]

I take it by your name that youre joking about Staunton's motivational powers. Unless our players are mind-readers they're not going to get much motivation out of Stan.

No im not. I remember watching a documentary on the irish team before, I think it was in a match we were playing against lithuania and he was really giving it loads in the dressing room before the match. Also he wasnt short of a few words before any of our games in Japan/South Korea 2002. I'd have no problem with stan taking the job at all if kerr isnt offered a new deal. Why Not? Klinnsman had no experience when he took over Germany, and Van Basten the same when he took over the Dutch, both experienced internationals..........just like stan!!

[dr_peepee]

M O'N would be my choice for obvious reason but I'd say it's higly unlikely.

But considering how quiet he's been on the matter as opposed to Robson, Ferguson, O'Leary etc my hope has grown ever so slightly.

I'd rather keep Kerr though over people like Peter Reid, Joe Kinnear, Bobby Robson and some of the other names mentioned.

[Dublin12]

I can see Kenny Dalglish taking the job,the salary would suit him compared to alot of the other names doing the rounds.I don't think this would be a good move as I feel the game has passed him by,imo it's either him or Troussier.Anyone know what the odds on Dalglish are?

[Jon'o]

I can see Kenny Dalglish taking the job,the salary would suit him compared to alot of the other names doing the rounds.I don't think this would be a good move as I feel the game has passed him by,imo it's either him or Troussier.Anyone know what the odds on Dalglish are?

dalglish is 12/1 and troussier is 25/1

http://www.paddypower.com/bet?action...id=115&id=3266

[Dublin12]

It's gonna be Dalglish isn't it

[Superhoops]

It's gonna be Dalglish isn't it

Wonder if he will bring his mate Hansen as Assistant. That would really pis* off Lawro!

[Dublin12]

Wonder if he will bring his mate Hansen as Assistant. That would really pis* off Lawro!

Or John Barnes!

[gustavo]

i think i should get the job . my cv lists winning the world cup with germany , getting to group stages of the champions league with sligo rovers , winning 5 consecutive la ligas with real madrid and winning the champions league with lazio. all this in championship manager but i see no reason why i cant translate this success into a real life setting.

[Soper]

I also feel that I deserve to once again manage my country, having previously wont the world cup 3 times with them, as well as winning the champions leageue 4 times with sligo rovers.

However, my lack of experience in la liga may swing it in favour of Gustavo

[Conor H]

how is it inevitable ?

Well he's gone now.

[The Stars]

Well I got Rochdale to the Premiership in the space of 5 seasons,so I know all the sh!ty Irish players in the lower leagues who I can pick ahead of the Eircom Leagues finest....just what the FAI are looking for.

[gustavo]

good point u have there!
i can see call ups for daryl clare et al on the way if The Stars has his way!

[highlight100]

has to be roy evans or the peoples choice big ron atkinson (wonder would eoin hand come out of retirment)

[Dodge]

http://www.paddypower.com/bet?action...id=115&id=3266

Of this list, the only ones I wouldn't get angry about are O'Neill, Burley and Cruyff.

Peter Reud FFS?!?!?