Delaney set for talks with Bobby...

**PaulB** · 06/10/2006, 12:52 PM

Was never a big supporter of the Stan/Bobby combination, and nothing I'v seen has made me change my mind. Only think I was hoping was that with the influence of Bobby we would at least play nice football, not the case from experience so far.

Big fear now, Bobby goes, who comes in (Graham Taylor, Bryan Bobson)

**pineapple stu** · 06/10/2006, 12:53 PM

Only game Robson's been at so far was Sweden, wasn't it? Best performance too, even if it was against a side who weren't overly worried about the game.

**RogerMilla** · 06/10/2006, 12:54 PM

agreed stuttgart although i dont know if delaneys old man personally made gain from tickets but he certainly allowed other chancers to do so !!

**Noelys Guitar** · 06/10/2006, 1:35 PM

Delaney is up to something here. My guess is he is going to try deflect abuse away from Staunton if everything goes pear shaped tomorrow or wednesday. In that scenario Delaeny would hope to get Bobby off the payroll and look to bring in someone else to "coach" the manager. Delaney hoping that this would dilute the critisism of Stan. It won't. Or if Ireland win both matches then why would Stan need Bobby. Pure speculaton but not beyond the realms.

**cavan_fan** · 06/10/2006, 1:40 PM

As an example we refer to

Sheikh Makhtoum al-Makthoum
The Aga Khan

These are titles, why cant we use Britain's?

**kingp35** · 06/10/2006, 2:00 PM

I think Ireland should terminate the employment of Robson because we have to be honest, he has had very little input into the team since his appointment. There is no point in having him on the payroll if he is not doing his job.

**onenilgameover** · 06/10/2006, 2:34 PM

Delaney looking like a right fool these days..with Stan making a idiot of himself and Bobby's ill health and inability to do his job...but will anything come of it and will anything be written in the papers directly apposed to delaney...i think not...!!!!

Rovers'Til IDie · 06/10/2006, 2:51 PM

"The much-loved former England manager was forced to undergo surgery in August to remove a brain tumour, and as a result was unable to stand alongside Staunton for the friendly defeat to Holland and the narrow Euro 2008 qualifying loss in Germany."
Lucky for Bobby he wasn't standing alongside Staunton, he might have gotten hit by a flying water bottle.

**Over the post** · 06/10/2006, 4:59 PM

Originally Posted by kingp35

I think Ireland should terminate the employment of Robson because we have to be honest, he has had very little input into the team since his appointment. There is no point in having him on the payroll if he is not doing his job.

How would you feel about your employer giving you the sack because you had the misfortune to develop a brain tumour?

**EalingGreen** · 06/10/2006, 5:04 PM

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

Fair enough I suppose its a personal thing. I think its our proxmity to Britain means that we use their titles but we dont use other honour systems throughout the world. I would just call him Bobby Robson. I have no problem with him and in fact I think he is a top class coach and guy etc. But personally I dont believe in an honour system.

We dont have such a system here that is why I mentioned the Irish republic. Also the Republic is the key word in that too.

Give it back, O'Connor!

http://www.corkandross.org/jsp/newsa...jsp?newsID=163

**geysir** · 06/10/2006, 5:21 PM

Originally Posted by Over the post

How would you feel about your employer giving you the sack because you had the misfortune to develop a brain tumour?

It's a delicate situation and Robson should be treated with the dignity that he deserves.
My own feeling is that it's too early for talks on Robson's retirement.
Delaney could be rushing the process in order to get somebody else in for San Marino games. If Bobby declares himself ready to attend the San Marino preparations then he should be kept on as long as he is sufficiently fit in mind and body.

No calls for the return of Jack to oversee Stan?

**Qwerty** · 06/10/2006, 10:12 PM

The FAI are already advertising for the position, saw this in the Indo

Part-time babysitter wanted for uncommunicative kid, prone to temper tantrums and obstinate beahvior. Very sensitive to sunshine. Familiarity with football a plus. Some travel required. Send CVs to Nuala @ FAI, 80 Merrion Square, Dublin 2.

**Scram** · 06/10/2006, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by wws

i cant think of any countries honour system that confers titles as add ons to a persons name - the sir thing seems unique to england, knights of the realm and all that b0ll0cks

ure just hung up about it cos its the brits

his name just happens to be sir bobby robson -

no, his name is BOBBY ROBSON and we can call him whatever the fcuk we want!!

More good business Mr. John Delaney CEO, second only to Peter Ridsdale. He could actually have gotten an international coach for the price of Starter Stan and Broken Down Bob

**pineapple stu** · 07/10/2006, 2:42 AM

Originally Posted by geysir

It's a delicate situation and Robson should be treated with the dignity that he deserves.
Delaney could be rushing the process in order to get somebody else in for San Marino games.

With all due respect to San Marino, we shouldn't have to rush back any managerial coach to lead the manager to victory over them. We have until March to decied on Bobby.

Big Jack mentor - there's an idea!!

**skitz3** · 07/10/2006, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Big Jack mentor - there's an idea!!

Oh good jesus no,i'll top myself!

**geysir** · 07/10/2006, 3:13 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

With all due respect to San Marino, we shouldn't have to rush back any managerial coach to lead the manager to victory over them.

Not for the purpose of beating SM of course but for some quality squad time for future reference.

**pete** · 07/10/2006, 3:23 PM

Originally Posted by Over the post

How would you feel about your employer giving you the sack because you had the misfortune to develop a brain tumour?

I believe Robson is a contractor so no work no pay.

**Noelys Guitar** · 08/10/2006, 3:28 AM

Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

Delaney is up to something here. My guess is he is going to try deflect abuse away from Staunton if everything goes pear shaped tomorrow or wednesday. In that scenario Delaeny would hope to get Bobby off the payroll and look to bring in someone else to "coach" the manager. Delaney hoping that this would dilute the critisism of Stan. It won't. Or if Ireland win both matches then why would Stan need Bobby. Pure speculaton but not beyond the realms.

Err. Daglish being brought in. I was right again.