Post Cyprus Match Reaction thread

**inexile** · 07/10/2006, 6:29 PM

ronnie whelan isnt sparing his old team mate in fairness to him, 'what are they doin in training'

four year plan my arse

**gustavo** · 07/10/2006, 6:30 PM

Post all comments here

**R�iteoir** · 07/10/2006, 6:30 PM

So where are all the Staunton Apologists that seemed to be shouting from the rooftops on here the past few months?

To quote Delia Smith at Norwich that one night:

"Where are you? Where are you? Let's be having you!"

**Soko** · 07/10/2006, 6:31 PM

I have no doubt that Staunto cares about it

I also have no doubt that he is a clown and is way out of his depth

**skitz3** · 07/10/2006, 6:31 PM

I'm officially throwing my hat into the ring for the national job,i've no managerial experience but that makes no difference!

**bitored** · 07/10/2006, 6:31 PM

Total f**king disgrace. All those players and most of all Stan should hang their heads in shame.

I was one who wanted to give him time before but Stan just has to go. If he had any dignity he would resign. He says we're building for the future - but in order to build for the future we need a manager who knows what he's doing - who can organise players, who can motivate players.

Only a convincing victory by 2 or 3 goals against the Czechs can save him and lets face it that's not going to happen. Sl�n Stan

**Soper** · 07/10/2006, 6:32 PM

Never mind him getting the sack, he might end up getting taken away in a sack if he doesn't leave.

If he cares about his country then he should resign now.

**Qwerty** · 07/10/2006, 6:32 PM

Originally Posted by gustavo

Say what you like about Kerr but i doubt any of his teams would have lost 5-2 to any team in the world never mind Cyprus

Kerr's competitive record speaks for itself, while not appalling it marked a clear decline from the standards set by McCarthy and Charlton.

Essentially he was unable to beat Israel, Switzerland, Russia, and France at Lansdowne road. He did not have a single win against a decent team.

I saw a newspaper article recently when Alan Quinn was called up which referred to Ireland's 'famous' win in the Amsterdam Arena, maybe we should just focus on friendles from now on?

**sligoman** · 07/10/2006, 6:32 PM

Can't wait to hear what Staunton's excuse will be...the climate probably

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Worst performance I've ever seen by Ireland

**dynamo kerry** · 07/10/2006, 6:33 PM

I'm a staunton fan - I'm not so sure it is just his fault.. the irish side have been rubbish since moscow in 2004 - paris aside mind you

the players bear a lot of responsibilty too.. these guys play at a level every week.. they didn't even work well on their own.. it's not like they've never met before either.

in short everyone is to blame but we're not that good anyway

I'm certain. no matter who would be in charge we are some years away from qualifying again

**blobbyblob** · 07/10/2006, 6:34 PM

Originally Posted by Soper

If he cares about his country then he should resign now.

He should find a safehouse for a while - people will be looking to speak to him

**sligoman** · 07/10/2006, 6:36 PM

The Irish dressing room door is shut...surprised? Nope

**skitz3** · 07/10/2006, 6:36 PM

I hope they get an interview with Stan!

I'm annoyed it wasn't on RTE to get the views of Giles,Dunphy and Brady!

**inexile** · 07/10/2006, 6:37 PM

the argument about being good is besides the point, the managers job is to organise the team, to get them playing as a unit, to make them tough to score against and threatening going forward. has staunton done that?

otto rehagel did that with a very average greek team to win euro 2004

**theleprechaun** · 07/10/2006, 6:38 PM

jesus lads this is the most i have ever seen on this site at once. lads do anyone know where i can get a cyprus jersey?

**pete** · 07/10/2006, 6:39 PM

Cyprus are ranked 109th in the World & 10th worst in Europe. Thankfully we have San Marino in our group as might get no points.

Shocking organisation (managers fault) & some terrible individual performances (not necessarily the managers fault).

Staunton as predicted is out of his depth. International football not the place to learn your trade. Getting suspended in germany only made it worse as had to insert assistant with zero management experience.

**beautifulrock** · 07/10/2006, 6:39 PM

i am depressed, amazing this a shocking result, oh and there is 133 viewing the Irish Forum, must be a record

**Dodge** · 07/10/2006, 6:39 PM

Kerr OUT!

**dynamo kerry** · 07/10/2006, 6:40 PM

there's been organised and then there's just been inept at doing what you should be good at..

the players have a lot to answer for in my book. schoolboy errors for the most part= a lot of these players hav had 100s of games to know how to behave in games and they looked like they never met each other until 5 mins before the game