New Irish manager

**NeilMcD** · 18/10/2007, 1:53 PM

The salary is not a problem as there is no way the Polish FA are paying more than 650,000 a year which is what we are paying Staunton and Robson. I think its an attractive job as the team is at a low ebb but the talent is there so in my view its perfect for a good international manager.

**an_ceannaire** · 18/10/2007, 1:59 PM

what in the name of God makes you think Harry Redknapp would pack in Pompey to manage Ireland!!!!

**an_ceannaire** · 18/10/2007, 2:03 PM

Neil,
"so I would go for Roy Hodgson (spelling) or Leo Beenhakker. Both these guys have been around years and both speak English"

Well of course RH speaks English.........He's English

**NeilMcD** · 18/10/2007, 2:03 PM

I never said he would, I am talking about the type of manager that would be suited to managing Ireland at this time and I dont think a weeler dealer Premiership manager is the way to go, if anybody is thinking along those lines.

But what I will say is that there is more chance of that happening than Howard Kendall getting the job.

**NeilMcD** · 18/10/2007, 2:04 PM

Originally Posted by an_ceannaire

Neil,
"so I would go for Roy Hodgson (spelling) or Leo Beenhakker. Both these guys have been around years and both speak English"

Well of course RH speaks English.........He's English

Did not stop Paul Gascoigne or David Beckham.

I know he is English and I never said he wasnt, I just said he speaks English which is a statement of fact.

**an_ceannaire** · 18/10/2007, 2:06 PM

Neil....ure mad

I like it!!!
Are you Neil McDonald that used to play for Everton!!!

Graham Taylor is available!!!

**NeilMcD** · 18/10/2007, 2:09 PM

Sorry what are you on about.

**an_ceannaire** · 18/10/2007, 2:13 PM

some bloke just started a thread saying stan is gone

**onephillyhughes** · 18/10/2007, 2:13 PM

Harry Redknapp is a gangster. Him and the FAI would be well suited.

**Stuttgart88** · 18/10/2007, 2:16 PM

George Graham, Bertie and Delaney would be well suited to each other.

**NeilMcD** · 18/10/2007, 2:17 PM

Sorry I am regretting putting then name in there. I was only using it as as type of manager. It could have been of those guys that know how to get a small club and do well with them. I dont their talents would be suited to international managment.

**Stuttgart88** · 18/10/2007, 3:16 PM

Neil, I think it's funny that you doubt your own spelling of an ordinary name like Roy Hodgson yet are fully confident you've got Beenhakker right!

**NeilMcD** · 18/10/2007, 3:21 PM

I am still not sure if I got either of them right.

**Superhoops** · 18/10/2007, 4:11 PM

Originally Posted by Sligo Hornet

Let us not forget, it's not just a question of picking the right candidate for us......who ever is first choice may NOT want the job! Let's face it, it isn't the most attractive of positions at present and certainly will NOT command the highest salary ( bearing in mind who has a strong grip on the purse string! )

There are two important issues in all of this. (1) who, among the best managers/coaches are available? and (2) will they want the job?

By the end of November all of those qualifying for Euro 2008 will be known and the groups for the WC 2010 qualifiers will be known. Anyone currently managing a team that has qualified for Euro 2008 finals is hardly likely to be leaving before then. Anyone who may be interested will know the challenge facing us to qualify for WC 2010. They will also know that unless they can lead us to qualify for WC2010, they will be deemed a failure and hounded by press and fans alike.

I would suggest that the Hiddiniks, Scolaris and Lippis of this world are far more interested in being associated with success and keeping their reputations intact than in money.

If we draw 2 strong first and second seeds in our WCQ group, then I would think some of the top names, assuming they are available, would shy away on the basis that expectation (fans and media demanding qualification) and reality (the potential of the current crop of players to overcome 2 strong teams over an 18 month 10/12 game campaign) are poles apart.

If all we are left with are the likes of Aldridge, Jewell, Bruce, O'Leary then we might as well leave Staunton in place but employ an experienced assistant/head coach to work alongside him (The Bobby Robson thing was doomed from the start).

Finally, if Hiddinck or one of these top bananas came along and made themselves but then stated they saw the job as a four year project with the end goal building a team good enough to qualify for Euro 2012 would we accept that on the basis that as hardened experienced men they must know what they were on about? I doubt we would.

**Emmet** · 18/10/2007, 5:38 PM

I know it is really unlikely but I'd like to see Roy Keane have a shot at it ... there are a few problems with the current crop one of which is that they need an almighty kick up the backside!!

**pineapple stu** · 18/10/2007, 5:59 PM

Delaney would never ever appoint Keane.

Think the criticism of Venables is justified, despite his past record. Toshack had a superb managerial record around the same time, but doesn't seem to be making much headway at Wales.

**Bungle** · 18/10/2007, 6:02 PM

for christ sake lads STEPHEN KENNY????? Don't get me wrong, he did well at Derry but can you really imagine him managing Given, Dunne, Finnan, Ireland, Duff and Keane etc? These are top premiership footballers who wouldn't give the guy an ounce of respect. That's the very core of the problem with our team.

It seems we've gotten our wish of a new manager. Please god let it not be O'Leary or McCateer or Aldo and especially not Kenny. I would like a top European manager who knows the game inside out. If Georgia can get Topmeuller, then the barometer has been set for us.

The shout of Hodgson is a good one. He understands the English game and would know most if not all of our players. He also has considerable knowledge of European football. He is doing an excellent job with Finland right now.

I would love Beenhaker or Hiddink but as its already been pointed out they'll probably be preparing for the next European championships so we can rule them out. O'Neill would be great, as would Curbishley.

I would settle for Jewell as a last resort. He is a good manager who I admire but I would believe that he is more suited to club football.

**Nipper** · 18/10/2007, 6:11 PM

Do ye remember the talk about getting Fergie in to do the job??! Was that after McCarthy or Kerr? Seems so crazy now.

**Nipper** · 18/10/2007, 6:18 PM

I'll tell ya who's a dark ****in horse - Clive Woodward.

Ye heard it here first.

**paul_oshea** · 18/10/2007, 6:26 PM

Originally Posted by Nipper

I'll tell ya who's a dark ****in horse - Clive Woodward.

Ye heard it here first.

Ye know I always felt he wanted to bring England to the world cup in soccer and win it. to be the first man to do a cross over.

I cant see it by delaney and co because he would be too worried about the public reaction for once.