New Irish manager

**pineapple stu** · 18/10/2007, 6:29 PM

Forgot to say - it'll be Bryan Robson.

**Closed Account 2** · 18/10/2007, 6:34 PM

Realistically who will take it ? I can only see someone who is out of work taking it.

My money would be on Aldridge, Jewell or O'Leary.

**Nipper** · 18/10/2007, 6:35 PM

They should appoint a three-man team

BRADY
DUNPHY
GILES

Dunphy can play the Mick Byrne role.

**mypost** · 18/10/2007, 7:04 PM

Originally Posted by Bungle

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.

Stephen Kenny has always got results at his clubs. He promoted Longford and took them into Europe, took Derry past Gretna, and brought Dunfermline to the SCF. He may have got no respect at the outset, but how many had respect for Staunton when he took the job??

Stephen Kenny wouldn't whinge about "having no divine right" to qualify for tournaments. He would demand qualification from his players instantly, not settle for 4 year cushions, or plans as they're known. Charlton also got no respect from his squad when he came in with his ideas on playing football, but he earned it, from his success rate. Kenny would earn it too over time.

If we get someone like Aldo, or even McAteer in, then at least they would have some idea of the basics at coaching level. Staunton has none.

On the contrary, the Irish job is a very attractive proposition for an ambitious manager who wants to reform the team, and make it competitive at this level. That's what someone like Hiddink does. The raw materials are there, we just need a competent boss, who knows how to coach a football team.

**Hibs4Ever** · 18/10/2007, 7:10 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Delaney would never ever appoint Keane.

Keane would never work for Delaney

Originally Posted by cfdh_edmundo

My money would be on Aldridge, Jewell or O'Leary.

Would go with one of these 3 myself

**carloz** · 18/10/2007, 7:13 PM

whats the likely hood of someone like Pakie Bonner, Andy Townsend, Jamie McAteer or someone getting the job. I will leave the country forever if this happens. I have a feeling that the FAI will only appoint a Yes man

**Newryrep** · 18/10/2007, 7:14 PM

Jewell if he took it it and has any sort of success would jump at the first premiership job and we would be right back to square one.

Forget past players Aldrige, O Leary there is nobody qualified/suitable or experienced enough.

Forget Premiership rejects Robson, Bruce, Reid , also O Leary etc there is nobody qualified/suitable etc.

Go euro route, Hodgson or somebody similar experienced internationally looking for a challenge but will never be in with a shout for a big job

**Jerry The Saint** · 18/10/2007, 7:16 PM

Originally Posted by Nipper

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

Ye heard it here first.

Waaaay ahead of ya

EDIT: Actually at the time there was a big controversy around Woodward due to the disastrous Lions tour. Looking back now, it would have been much more sensible and beneficial for all concerned than who we ended up with.

**backstothewall** · 18/10/2007, 7:41 PM

What about John Gregory?? He did well with Villa, and saved QPR last season.

**lim abroad** · 18/10/2007, 7:54 PM

didn't steve coppell say recently that he'd be interested

**soccerc** · 18/10/2007, 7:55 PM

Forget about Jewell now as a candidate

**paul_oshea** · 18/10/2007, 7:58 PM

lim_abroad you must have been listening to newstalk

**cavan_fan** · 18/10/2007, 7:58 PM

Originally Posted by mypost

If we get someone like Aldo, or even McAteer in, then at least they would have some idea of the basics at coaching level. Staunton has none.

What does McAteer know about coaching? The only former Irish players qualified to do the job are O'Leary, Mick and maybe Roy. Sheridan might get into this category. Anyone else is Stan II

**onenilgameover** · 18/10/2007, 8:02 PM

Originally Posted by lim abroad

didn't steve coppell say recently that he'd be interested

yeah but i cant remember where...if he'd take it we should take a serous look at him...

**Aaron** · 18/10/2007, 8:02 PM

Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner would not stand in the way of Martin O'Neill should England ever request his services.

Wednesday's defeat in Russia has not only severely jeopardised England's chances of qualifying for Euro 2008 but also Steve McClaren's job prospects.

The Football Association insist they are firmly behind their current incumbent but failure to reach Switzerland and Austria would undoubtedly bring calls for McClaren's head.

Prior to the former Middlesbrough man's appointment, O'Neill had been a candidate to replace Sven Goran Eriksson, but it remains to be seen whether there will be a vacant post any time soon.

Despite the progress made under O'Neill's regime at Villa Park, Lerner would allow his manager to take a position with England, were it ever offered.

Open to offers

Lerner said: "I would not stand in his way. I don't know if I necessarily have any great insight on that subject. That would be between Martin and the FA.

"I think to some extent there is some welcome flattery in the whole thing.

"Obviously, they would be interested in Martin because of the way he has handled himself at Aston Villa.

"That speaks well so far of his first year and the first part of this season.

"As a newcomer, I am reluctant to make too much comment but it is clearly one of the great honours you can achieve in football to be coach of a national team.

"If that were to happen I suppose you would have to admire that kind of achievement and opportunity. I would not stand in his way.

"But I certainly hope he is here with Villa for the long term. As such, I consider Martin to be one of the strongest managers in the game.

"I have no doubt that he could be a highly successful national coach.

"I think what Martin has undoubtedly is very difficult to define - passion to lead and passion to compete. He is able to express his ideas very effectively and in a way which is very compelling.

"Martin is integral to our plans for Villa. If he left it would leave us needing to get to work pretty quickly I suppose. But it is something I have never speculated upon.

"It is not unthinkable but it something you do not want to spend too much time on because it not something you can prepare for. It would have to be dealt with if and when it happened."

Rolling deal

O'Neill is on a one-year rolling deal at Aston Villa and Lerner concedes he has yet to engage in discussions over a fresh one.

"He has not had a single word of discussion about Martin's contract since he arrived at the club," Lerner added.

"I am not exactly sure of the triggers for the contract to continue to move forward.

"My understanding of Martin O'Neill is that he is very happy managing Villa."

I wonder what he would say if the FAI came calling?

**Noelys Guitar** · 18/10/2007, 8:06 PM

Originally Posted by lim abroad

didn't steve coppell say recently that he'd be interested

If Coppell made himself available I would put him straight to the top of the list.

**onceahoop** · 18/10/2007, 8:14 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Forgot to say - it'll be Bryan Robson.

Was it Delaney who wanted to bring him in before?

**Seagull** · 18/10/2007, 8:14 PM

Roddy- you know it makes sense! Living in the gangsters paradise- come on Delaney, he's yer only man

**pineapple stu** · 18/10/2007, 8:16 PM

Originally Posted by onceahoop

Was it Delaney who wanted to bring him in before?

Yup.

Hence my post.

**Bottle of Tonic** · 18/10/2007, 8:56 PM

Originally Posted by Nipper

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

Ye heard it here first.

Ah sure why not? different sport, but then again its only international football eh? Motivation is all thats required right?
While we're at it why not throw Ger Loughnane's name into the ring........

Actually.....