Peter Taylor for Ireland Job?

I was wondering what people would think of Peter Taylor for Ireland Manager. He's done a pretty good job with England U-21's and Hull. Not great at Leicester but still might be a good shout.

not great at leicester? bit of an understatement there closter,the contracts he gave out were still financially shafting the club as recently as last season and the financial meltdown he induced is evident today by the clubs current lowly position,this all brought about by his chronic inability to judge,coach,train,motivate or manage players at club football level.

u21's is one thing but we should be looking for someone who has done the business at club level at the very least.

we had a man in charge recently who had excelled at underage level to a greater extent than P.T. ever has, and did is do him any good in the senior set up?

Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke

his chronic inability to judge,coach,train,motivate or manage players

Yeah but apart from that he should be OK though.

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

Yeah but apart from that he should be OK though.

and dont think i didnt see that one coming from you either

P.T. in charge of us?! i think id have my eyes stapled shut!

Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke

not great at leicester? bit of an understatement there closter,the contracts he gave out were still financially shafting the club as recently as last season and the financial meltdown he induced is evident today by the clubs current lowly position,this all brought about by his chronic inability to judge,coach,train,motivate or manage players at club football level.

u21's is one thing but we should be looking for someone who has done the business at club level at the very least.

we had a man in charge recently who had excelled at underage level to a greater extent than P.T. ever has, and did is do him any good in the senior set up?

He was employed as the manager not a accountant/financial adviser. You can't blame him for the financial state of the club.
He's done good things at both Hull and England U21s. I don't very much we are going to get someone who hasn't had a blip in their career.

I reckon there are potentials on the list with a better track record, much more likey to be on FAI shortlist....don't think they'll "headhunt" Taylor...

Originally Posted by Tired&Emotional

I reckon there are potentials on the list with a better track record, much more likey to be on FAI shortlist....don't think they'll "headhunt" Taylor...

Maybe not. Outside O'Neill I don't think there are many outstanding candidates. Taylor would know the English game especially the younger players better than most of the candidates.
It would probably not cost the FAI that much to get him. Remember they may have to compensate a club so they are mostly looking at managers out of a job, those whose contract is expiring, or at smaller clubs.
If you take that into consideration then Taylor may be a good option.

Originally Posted by colster

I was wondering what people would think of Peter Taylor for Ireland Manager. He's done a pretty good job with England U-21's and Hull. Not great at Leicester but still might be a good shout.

its all irrelevant who we get imo until we get a quinn / cascarino / stapleton target-man type player in our team again. like it or not its when we've always been at our best and always will be. ok... maybe a little extreme but i think its been one of our biggest problems ever since summer '02

Originally Posted by jbyrne

its all irrelevant imo until we get a quinn / cascarino / stapleton target-man type player in our team again. like it or not its when we've always been at our best and always will be

We came pretty close the last 2 campaigns without one with most of the players not playing as well as they can. If we get a decent manager then I think we'll do well again with or without a bean-pole.
Having said that it's a pity Sadlier had to retire through injury.

I'd prefer Liz Taylor. If O'Neill turns down the job which is highly likely lets list the candidates who are interested and available. Troussier, Aldridge, Kinnear, Moran, Le Geun, Daglish, Kidd, Venables (List according to various media).

id rather Peter Taylor than Aldridge Moran and Kidd anyway thats for sure!
Le Guen is interesting one though i must say.

I'd prefer Graham Taylor. Afterall, he did a good job managing the celebrities!

Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

I'd prefer Liz Taylor. If O'Neill turns down the job which is highly likely lets list the candidates who are interested and available. Troussier, Aldridge, Kinnear, Moran, Le Geun, Daglish, Kidd, Venables (List according to various media).

Aldridge + Moran have done nothing in management. Taylor would be far more qualified than them.
Troussier I'm not sure about. He's had some fallings out with players and is not well like but fans of previous teams.
Le Guen I doubt would take it.
Daglish + Venables haven't done anything in football for a while and the last jobs they had were not too successful.
Brian Kidd is AFAIK recovering from cancer and didn't do well at Blckburn.

Here's a profile of Taylor and an interview.
http://www.leaguemanagers.com/manager/profile-205.html

http://www.leaguemanagers.com/news/news-5144.html

Take your point colster and you could be right but I can't see the FAI appointing him. Le Geun has stated he is interested. I'm really looking at who the FAI is likely to appoint and not my own choice. After O'Neill turns it down then Troussier will have a real shout. Aldridge again has no chance. Moran probably the same. Its a pity he didn't go into management as brilliant motivator. Daglish big name crap manager. Troussier would be ahead of Le Guen as they know more about him. Of those who say there not interested then O'Leary would be top. But will only take job if fired from Villa. Brady, Stapleton,Whelan, Kinnear no real chance. Who will the FAI realistically will appoint?

An interesting option that I thought of myself is Tony Mowbray at Hibs. I haven't seen him mentioned anywhere so I'm not quoting anyone on this. He's done remarkably well at Hibs given his resources and they play a good brand of football.

Just thought seeing as random names are being bandied about I might mention him.

Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

Take your point colster and you could be right but I can't see the FAI appointing him. Le Geun has stated he is interested. I'm really looking at who the FAI is likely to appoint and not my own choice. After O'Neill turns it down then Troussier will have a real shout. Aldridge again has no chance. Moran probably the same. Its a pity he didn't go into management as brilliant motivator. Daglish big name crap manager. Troussier would be ahead of Le Guen as they know more about him. Of those who say there not interested then O'Leary would be top. But will only take job if fired from Villa. Brady, Stapleton,Whelan, Kinnear no real chance. Who will the FAI realistically will appoint?

I think you're underestimating the FAI and Delaney. I think Delaney might be using Ferguson or someone else to recommend a manager. Ferguson did somethinng similar for the Scottish FA and is a friend of the Delaney's.
So it may not be too far fetched. The manager we get may not be an obvious name.

if Le Guen is interested he would be my first choice

Whatever happened to Wim Jansen? Has he managed anyone since his one season miracle at Celtic? Those Dutch coaches are so mysterious, but gifted.

What's Jack Charlton being doing with his time lately?

Peter Taylor? Sure why not throw John Gregory in to the mix altogether, he'd really go down well with the Irish media....

Paul Le Guen would be a great appointment. My preferences are as follows:

1. Martin O'Neill - He's Irish and we need a good motivator cos the talent is lacking
1. Gus Hiddink - Super coach, neck and neck as my first choice with O'Neill. We need Australia to fall on their arse though.
3. Troussier - Good coach, always delivers results on the international stage. And he wants the job.
4. Paul Le Guen - Good coach, plays lovely brand of football but do we have to technical players to carry it off? No we don't unfortunately.
5. Aldridge - His heart would be in the right place, but you're looking at another rebuilding period. Inexperienced manager + relatively inexperienced team = not good.
6. Dalglish - The idea as nice but Dalglish is past it. Instead of thinking King Kenny at Liverpool, think Kenny at Newcastle and Celtic.......
7. Liz Taylor - Lacks international experience. Could clash with Clinton Morrisson in the bling bling stakes.