What I am looking for from Stan

[wizzbizz]

Stan needs to buy a new suit and haircut and stop looking like some reject 80s wannabee.
l think he should shave the head and talk with a snarl at all times. look at fergusen you know the only time he smiles is just after hes shat all over the oppostion

[nedder]

What we want from Stan :

3 wins out of next 3 games

A sensible squad selection - Find room for P McCarthy and A Reid

Play players in proper positions if at all possible & sort out the midfield

Get a bit of media training. However this is only a problem when we aren't winning. If we are winning, I don't give a toss.

If Robson isn't fit enough to continue, get Dalglish to replace him.

[RogerMilla]

yup nedder i think that is a fair summation , three wins could really set the bandwagon rolling , a loss or even a draw in any of them could cause the wheels to come off , wasnt expecting the czechs to hockey the slovaks the way they did, we need to be ready for them

[OwlsFan]

Ian Harte at left back is essential (One of the best players for Levante))

He must be great so. Staunton has played numerous times with Harte - he knows his massive defensive frailties I suspect more than you do.

Whats the story with the subs? Bringing duffers off for what ended up to be a player who is two places behind him in the pecking order at Newcastle?)

Duff got clobbered late in the name and was limping around the place for a while. He had been ineffective. In fact the one time he got through he didn't go for goal with real venom and was almost waiting for the foul from behind. Big name doesn't mean you're entitled to play 90 minutes if you're not doing the business. I think it was a good and brave substitution. O'Brien almost got round the back twice

Take that stupid smile off your face and do a bit of grafting for once.?)

What does grafting mean. The team he put out against Germany certainly grafted.

We should have looked for Keano instead.?)

We'd need a manager who'd turn up for friendlies.

[Dodge]

Not being funny but how would you know Harte is one of Levante's best players? Can't remember the Segunda Lilga getting any media coverage at all. Even if he was one of their best players, thats hardly a ringing endorsement, is it?

He's too slow for international football. Good luck to him in Spain and I've nothing against the guy but he's proven he's not up to it at international level. In saying that there's very few options at left back. Kilbane? Nope. O'Shea? Unfortunately not. Danny Murphy? Not good enough. Is Joey O'Brien still injured? He's a fine footballer and IMO a better option at full back than those mentioned

[geysir]

O'Brien was injured and not considered. Is he a better option at LB than those mentioned? I thought he played on the right side.

[Closed Account 2]

UEFA have confirmed that Stan will have a one match touchline ban. It will be the Cyprus game that he will miss.

[blobbyblob]

Were collecting lovely replies here, all very common sense and heartfelt.

What about compiling them all, sticking them in a mail and posting it to the Manager C/O the FAI.

Lets see what response we get.

[RogerMilla]

about the same response any other constructive criticism gets from them , sweet FAi !!

[Emmet]

He's too slow for international football. Good luck to him in Spain and I've nothing against the guy but he's proven he's not up to it at international level.

I do agree with what you've written there but if dropping Harte means shifting Finnan across and putting Carr at right-back, then I'd rather we did play Harte and keep Finnan on the right. If it comes down to a choice between playing Harte or playing Carr I'd be less worried with Harte!!

[RogerMilla]

i cant agree , i thought carr played well in stuttgart. we do need a left back though , heres hoping someone steps up and claims it

[DmanDmythDledge]

To kick more bottles so you will get touchline bans more often

Seriously though:


1) Only play O'Shea at LB, CB if stuck

2) Make Dunne captain

3) Bring Paddy McCarthy into the squad

4) Get Alan O'Brien and Kevin Kilbane out of the squad

5) Get the players to do more with the ball rather than giving it to Duff the whole time

6) Try to get a settled team e.g. it's easy to predict the lineup of England

[RogerMilla]

we wont be giving it to duff this time...
czech game is beyond massive now , were they to win they have secured three points in slovakia and ireland..not good...