Where will Robson sit?

[paul_oshea]

Does it really matter whether he's in the stands or on the bench

Yes it does, its a question that has been lost on all, bar a handful by the looks of things, it defines two things:

his exact role.
his relationship with stan, and how they (will )get on ( think about this broadly )

Geysir, see thats where im coming from i think you see the question more than most. If he is passionate about the job like he says then he will want to "interfere!" and help stan out, so if he were in the stands this would totally undermine stan if he came down/started telling him what to do etc, whereas if he is in the dugout he can discreetly discuss with stan what he thinks needs to be done. However if robson is in the dugout and mcdonald is there, thats three chiefs, and who is the high chief? that has to be robson, and in my opinion that will undermine stan, no matter what anyone says their positions/relationship is, because its not as if robson is going to sit down and eat monster munch and watch the game as a passive fan. now is it?

please think out of the box on this lads, cos it is quite a big issue here, though you might not think and the fact that the FAI havent set in stone these exact "rules"( for use of a far better word) in the role makes it even more confusing/worrying.

[klein4]

Geysir, see thats where im coming from i think you see the question more than most. If he is passionate about the job like he says then he will want to "interfere!" and help stan out, so if he were in the stands this would totally undermine stan if he came down/started telling him what to do etc, whereas if he is in the dugout he can discreetly discuss with stan what he thinks needs to be done. However if robson is in the dugout and mcdonald is there, thats three chiefs, and who is the high chief? that has to be robson, and in my opinion that will undermine stan, no matter what anyone says their positions/relationship is, because its not as if robson is going to sit down and eat monster munch and watch the game as a passive fan. now is it?

I suppose you would have to think that robson would be aware of this more than anyone.he is obviously a smart man to be as successful as he has been so he obviously knows that if staunton is manager than he cant be running down from the stands taking over. and to be honest I dont really care if robson turns out to have a greater influence on things than is being made out as long is it is for the good of the team. I dont care wether its him or staunton gets us to the euro championships as long as we get there.

[mypost]

I love Bobby's liberal use of the word "we".......understandable I know but just sounds a bit odd having also pointed out that he's an Englishman whose managed his country for a little while....i've no problem with it, funny is all!!!

Not as funny as when he referred to Ireland as "we" during half time of the WC match v Saudi Arabia on ITV.

Sir Bobby Robson

There is no Sir in Robson's name here.

[Den Perry]

He should and I think will sit in the stand (wherever that may be). Staunton in the press conference Robson won't be that much use coming up to matches as he will be after matches and in the long tracts between games. I doubt they'll be in contact during games in that case.

If he sits in the stand, it might be a good idea for him to block book the tickets....

[Risteard]

Being completely serious here, but i am confused by the title International Football Consultant.

Isn't it obvious?
It's just in case anything to do with international football pops up for Stan. I'd go along with the idea that he's assistant manager and would expect to see him in the dugout. What were the titles of the other two?

[Jerry The Saint]

On Newstalk they asked Staunton whether Uncle Sir Bobby would be sitting in the dugout advising/mentoring/consulting with him during matches. Steve got defensive and hinted strongly that he wouldn't saying "I'd haardly be able to concentrate on the game if I had to listen to Bobby during it, now would I?".

I don't see why not? I can follow a game and listen to my mates talking crap at the same time. It's not like he's going to have Mad Tom from Cork in the dugout beside him (although Staunton did say he wanted to bring in someone to watch eircom League games for him... )

I'm disappointed that the ability to handle a bit of light multi-tasking is another quality, like experience, that isn't necessary for the job of Ireland manager.

[NeilMcD]

Not as funny as when he referred to Ireland as "we" during half time of the WC match v Saudi Arabia on ITV.



There is no Sir in Robson's name here.

I think if you look at my quotes I dont use Sir Bobby Robons, however this is a cut and paste job from a website and the journalist wrote the article. SO its unfair to quote me as if I am calling him Sir Bobby Robon.

[Den Perry]

You know what, its just dawned on me....I thought it was Sir Bobby Geldof that Staunton was bringing in as Advisor.....that changes things completely. I was there thinking, this is a f***** joke. Only copped it now. Good choice Stan, Good choice

[Tired&Emotional]

Give up the drugs, if they're illegal OR keep taking them if their prescription

[pete]

I thought the Press Conference was laughable. One of the most experienced top level managers in this part of the world in an undetermined "advisor" role to a person who has never managed a U12 schoolboys team let alone a senior international side.

Seemed to be that Robson just taking the cash & has no idea what his role in the Management team will be. His comments that he will "do whatever Steven asks him to do" could mean he'll be the ballboy.