Done and Dusted so time to get behind the team

**Karlos** · 13/01/2006, 1:07 PM

Can't believe Irish fans are activly hoping we lose every game. In my eyes, they are not supporters. Even at club level, many who support their teams dispise the men in charge but would never go so far as hoping they actually get "tanked".

I've been attacked on other threads for expressing a desire to see England do well at the World Cup because of an interest I have in their players. In my eyes a far bigger "crime" is going unpunished here when Irish people are hoping our team lose. I just can't imagine ever doing that.

Stan & Bobby have my full backing and support and i hope it works out. I'm almost certain ousting Delaney (which I'm not against as such) but as a result failing miserabley to qualify for another major tournament, will not be a battle won for grassroots football in this country.

While I'm not the FAI's biggest fan, I do recognise some of the good work they have done in recent times particulary at grassroots level where I have been heavily involved. One department close to my heart would be the Coach Education department who like the organisation themselves can be a little slack administratively at time but the work they do all year round educating Irish coaches is quality and vital to the nuturing of future talent in this country.

**Den Perry** · 13/01/2006, 1:10 PM

Originally Posted by Tired&Emotional

Copied from another thread....

Can the mods do something about all the acid-tongued hostility on here - I'm getting sick of reading the same tripe of **** & ****. There's alot of unfounded contributions that are served up as "opinions".....are there not boundries for this? Can some people not have a genuine debate when they disagree?

Jaysus, It looks like I could be gone before Delaney and Staunton....Mods I am sorry for getting hot-headed

**Karlos** · 13/01/2006, 1:15 PM

Originally Posted by Den Perry

Jaysus, It looks like I could be gone before Delaney and Staunton.

Finally something to break a smile on my face this morning, good reply!

**pete** · 13/01/2006, 1:19 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

I don't think anyone has said that outside of here, have they? It says nothing about the squad that some random punter on foot.ie thinks Staunton would be a good choice because he can motivate.

If Staunton isn't seen as a motivator then what else could he possibly bring to the job? He has little coaching experience (IMO he only on walsall books as coach as makes easier to justify 37 year old player), no management experience, never worked with his assistants or technical advisors.

**Tired&Emotional** · 13/01/2006, 1:25 PM

Originally Posted by Den Perry

Jaysus, It looks like I could be gone before Delaney and Staunton...

LOL

**pete** · 13/01/2006, 1:27 PM

Originally Posted by Tired&Emotional

Copied from another thread....

Can the mods do something about all the acid-tongued hostility on here - I'm getting sick of reading the same tripe of **** & ****. There's alot of unfounded contributions that are served up as "opinions".....are there not boundries for this? Can some people not have a genuine debate when they disagree?

Moderator: Comments noted. Action taken.

**pineapple stu** · 13/01/2006, 1:41 PM

Originally Posted by pete

If Staunton isn't seen as a motivator then what else could he possibly bring to the job?

Never try and look into the mind of Delaney...it's just not worth it!

Originally Posted by Den Perry

I didn't ****ing say resign I said "ousted".

Same argument stands. Do people think that Staunton being a flop will suddenly lead to an uprising outside Merrion Square (certainly won't happen inside), while if Stan's a success, people will suddenly think Delaney's great?

The rest of your post was just retarded. The aul ignore list gets bigger...

**lofty9** · 13/01/2006, 1:48 PM

I'm genuinely surprised that Staunton got the job because of his lack of experience, but I for one will be fully supportive of him when he takes up the mantle of new boss. So good luck Stan. But Delaney will never be great in my eyes as I feel he shafted Kerr in the way he was 'let go'. He showed no respect to a man that served his country well over the years. I personally believe it was time for Kerr to go but the way it was handled lacked balls on Delaney's part.

**Stuttgart88** · 13/01/2006, 3:44 PM

Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

The Stan, Bobby, Kev and Alan show starts on Monday. And we can't change the channel. So I for one am looking forward to the Euro draw on the 27th. I don't care who we get because it is impossible to say which teams will be great, good or crap come the actual games. A big name team having had a crap WC might not be so bad. Staunton has to get the team playing decent football (and I believe that will happen). We need some fresh blood and that will mean bringing in a few players born outside the country AKA Kevin Nolan.

Agree totally except for Nolan. Hasn't his "amnesty" expired anyway?

**R�iteoir** · 13/01/2006, 3:45 PM

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**pineapple stu** · 13/01/2006, 6:25 PM

Did you actually post...

Originally Posted by Den Perry

I didn't ****ing say resign I said "ousted". Surely, with you third level education you understand the meaning of ousted?

"have you gotyour homework done?"

...followed by...

Originally Posted by Den Perry

Moderator - can you please ask this pineapple to stop insulting people?

...without any sense of irony at all?

**Bald Student** · 13/01/2006, 6:42 PM

Did you actually post:

The aul ignore list gets bigger...

Followed by a comment on someone we were led to believe was on your ignore list?

Back on topic: I don't know anyone who has any objection with Steve Staunton himself. He has always done his best for Ireland when called upon and is doing that again. The question is would we be in a better position if we were caling on him in five years time when he's got some more experience under his belt.

I'm looking forward to the draw though to see where we'll all be off to.