Keeley hints at walking out on Vikings

**el punter** · 05/05/2006, 11:00 PM

In Friday's Sun Keeley is yammering about what a great move the Castleknock venture is for Bohs, and they need to be getting strong motivated people in to the club. He finishes the article off with "Oh, and I'm available".

Is he being funny or what?

I would be ****ed off with him big style if I was one of the 2 dozen people in the country that supported Dublin City.

**pete** · 05/05/2006, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by el punter

I would be ****ed off with him big style if I was one of the 2 dozen people in the country that supported Dublin City.

Can we stick to the facts please? This is worse than the Attendances thread. I think you mean half dozen...

**el punter** · 05/05/2006, 11:06 PM

Well Pete, it was six of one, half a dozen of the...

**pineapple stu** · 05/05/2006, 11:27 PM

Think it's about time for Keely to be talking about moving on alright. I mean, he's been there what - 18 months at this stage? Must be a record!

He certainly set the trend in his first managerial job - lasted 8 games at UCD before leaving!

**gustavo** · 05/05/2006, 11:33 PM

Some people try to visit all 22 league grounds , Dermots aim is to manage all 22 and he isnt getting any younger so I think we should allow one man to fulfill his wishes without being smart about it.

**A face** · 06/05/2006, 12:01 AM

Oh my gawd ..... he is not going to do it is he ??

There is no way he can serious think of walking from another club ... what is this guy actually thinking, no one actually took him seriously when he got the job and now he is compounding it, surely the guy is actually aware of whats going on around him ??

And whats worse is some of the papers take the guys word as gospel on serious issue in the league .... they guy is a failure. The last club he did well at was Shels .... every other club he failed at (am i wrong??)

**sligoman** · 06/05/2006, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by A face

Oh my gawd ..... he is not going to do it is he ??

Next stop-Cork

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**Roverstillidie** · 06/05/2006, 1:55 AM

Originally Posted by gustavo

Some people try to visit all 22 league grounds , Dermots aim is to manage all 22 and he isnt getting any younger so I think we should allow one man to fulfill his wishes without being smart about it.

**CollegeTillIDie** · 06/05/2006, 9:20 AM

Keely is only on around 12 ( 11 current clubs)
U.C.D., Shamrock Rovers, Sligo Rovers,Longford Town, Dundalk, Finn Harps, Athlone Town, Shelbourne, Derry City, Kildare County,
Dublin City/Home Farm Everton

so he still has another 11 to go

And they are Bohemians , Bray Wanderers , Cork City , Cobh Ramblers , Drogheda United , Galway United ,Kilkenny City , Limerick F.C., Monaghan United, St.Patrick's Athletic,Waterford United

**EireBadBoy** · 06/05/2006, 9:38 AM

Originally Posted by A face

.... every other club he failed at (am i wrong??)

Nope, you're very, very right.

**The Stars** · 06/05/2006, 11:08 AM

that must be an world record for a manager, managing half of the club sides in one country.seriously...well done dermot

**Rory H** · 06/05/2006, 11:11 AM

when he comes to the showgies he get the usual abuse...ie your wife is a ho...but after reading this thread i think thats a bit harsh on her

**pete** · 06/05/2006, 11:15 AM

I would think he is just bored with Dublin City. No disrespect to their supporters but Keely must know no point to them now. He can survive in the Premier but will never have funds to progress & soon won't have a ground to play in & the FAI will probably kick out of new Premier league next season anyway.

**CollegeTillIDie** · 06/05/2006, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by EireBadBoy

Nope, you're very, very right.

In the interests of balance here is what he has won as a manager:-
Premier Division League Championships :Shamrock Rovers 1986/87; Dundalk 1994/95; Shelbourne 1999/00
Premier Division Runner-up Shelbourne 2000/01
First Division Runner-up Sligo Rovers 1989/90; Finn Harps 1995/96;Dublin City 2005
First Division Shield winner Home Farm Everton 1997/98
League Cup runner-up Shamrock Rovers 1986/87
F.A.I. Cup wins Shamrock Rovers 1987; Shelbourne 2000;

So yes given that he has won practically every trophy on offer he has been an abject failure

**Dodge** · 06/05/2006, 12:11 PM

He also played for Pats. Maybe one or two more...

His side were awful last night.

**dcfcsteve** · 06/05/2006, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by CollegeTillIDie

In the interests of balance here is what he has won as a manager:-
Premier Division League Championships :Shamrock Rovers 1986/87; Dundalk 1994/95; Shelbourne 1999/00
Premier Division Runner-up Shelbourne 2000/01
First Division Runner-up Sligo Rovers 1989/90; Finn Harps 1995/96;Dublin City 2005
First Division Shield winner Home Farm Everton 1997/98
League Cup runner-up Shamrock Rovers 1986/87
F.A.I. Cup wins Shamrock Rovers 1987; Shelbourne 2000;

So yes given that he has won practically every trophy on offer he has been an abject failure

A good list of achievements - at first glance.....

But look again. Prior to getting Dublin City out of the First Division last year, he hadn't achieved anything since 2000/1. Irish football has noticeably moved-on in standards and support since the millenium. Keely's footballing approach/abilities haven't.....

And you could do almost as long a list of the clubs he came close to destroying. City and Harps being two for starters....

**A face** · 06/05/2006, 2:02 PM

Originally Posted by CollegeTillIDie

In the interests of balance here is what he has won as a manager:-
Premier Division League Championships :Shamrock Rovers 1986/87; Dundalk 1994/95; Shelbourne 1999/00
Premier Division Runner-up Shelbourne 2000/01
First Division Runner-up Sligo Rovers 1989/90; Finn Harps 1995/96;Dublin City 2005
First Division Shield winner Home Farm Everton 1997/98
League Cup runner-up Shamrock Rovers 1986/87
F.A.I. Cup wins Shamrock Rovers 1987; Shelbourne 2000;

So yes given that he has won practically every trophy on offer he has been an abject failure

Ah c'mon Dermot ... dont get so upset !!

**Derek** · 06/05/2006, 2:10 PM

bolix, the man is a legend.

**Speranza** · 06/05/2006, 2:43 PM

You are right Derek. A legend, him and Alan Matthews - footballing messiahs. I have had enough of of the free passing, open, skillfull style of football, just what do we think we are, ambitious?. It's time to get back to hoof and hope! Keely for President!