New Irish manager

**Billsthoughts** · 23/11/2007, 8:41 AM

Originally Posted by soccerc

Giles now backing Venables with Jewell out of the race. Pat Walker has put his hat in the ring but could be too late

I listened to Giles last nite on newstalk and he didnt sound to keen on Venables at all. described his career as patchy. who is Pat Walker?

**tetsujin1979** · 23/11/2007, 8:49 AM

Yeah, I heard Giles last night too. Didn't sound like he was backing El Tel as manager, more that he would be worth interviewing as a candidate to see what he would bring to the side. For me, he's not even worth that.

**Stuttgart88** · 23/11/2007, 9:11 AM

Oh holy fcuk:

There has been a good deal of speculation on who the men appointed to the three-man committee so far are with former England coach Don Howe amongst those being mentioned in connection with the role yesterday.

**an_ceannaire** · 23/11/2007, 9:59 AM

Here's a name from left field lads........
Wim Jansen........?

**Sligo Hornet** · 23/11/2007, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

Oh holy fcuk:

There has been a good deal of speculation on who the men appointed to the three-man committee so far are with former England coach Don Howe amongst those being mentioned in connection with the role yesterday.

Didn't even think he was still alive!

......mind you that wouldn't be condsidered reason enough for exclusion by the FAI

**dubzerino** · 23/11/2007, 10:36 AM

Funny article on the candidates: http://www.rant.ie/

**an_ceannaire** · 23/11/2007, 10:41 AM

WTF is Pat Walker???

**ifk101** · 23/11/2007, 10:44 AM

Hails from Carlow.

Managed Sundsvall and �rebro in the Swedish league.

Had a short stint as a player with Ireland's Big Club.

A number of U21 caps to his name.

**an_ceannaire** · 23/11/2007, 10:47 AM

Right..........so..........this fella has managed 2 swedish clubs most people have never heard of, and some lads here want him to manage Ireland.......??
Sure why dont they just give the job to David Jeffrey while they're at it!! And they scoff at the FAI?!!!

**ifk101** · 23/11/2007, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by an_ceannaire

Right..........so..........this fella has managed 2 swedish clubs most people have never heard of, and some lads here want him to manage Ireland.......??
Sure why dont they just give the job to David Jeffrey while they're at it!! And they scoff at the FAI?!!!

Nobody has said that. The only thing that has been said is that he has put his name forward for the job.

**Dr. Ogba** · 23/11/2007, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by ifk101

Nobody has said that. The only thing that has been said is that he has put his name forward for the job.

Jaysus he must be one hell of an optimist so!

**an_ceannaire** · 23/11/2007, 10:51 AM

I bet he has

**Noelys Guitar** · 23/11/2007, 10:55 AM

Dunphy at 1000/1 looks better and better!

**an_ceannaire** · 23/11/2007, 10:57 AM

Honest to god if Eamo got the job I would afford myself a wry smile, put on my seat belt and prepare for one hell of a World Cup Campaign!!!! I would secretly love it

**gustavo** · 23/11/2007, 10:58 AM

I'm sure he is thinking , why not , he sounds infinitely more experienced than the previous incumbent

**youngirish** · 23/11/2007, 11:01 AM

Probably posted earlier but if not:

http://www.eleven-a-side.com/acrosst...p?newsid=30116

McCarthy again? A step backwards IMO.

**NeilMcD** · 23/11/2007, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

Oh holy fcuk:

There has been a good deal of speculation on who the men appointed to the three-man committee so far are with former England coach Don Howe amongst those being mentioned in connection with the role yesterday.

Anyone remember the classic conversation between him and Tony Francis on ITV after the Saudi Arabia game in the 1994 World Cup where, they scored a wonder goal. I will dig it up and put it up here. Classic stuff.

**amaccann** · 23/11/2007, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by youngirish

Probably posted earlier but if not:

http://www.eleven-a-side.com/acrosst...p?newsid=30116

McCarthy again? A step backwards IMO.

I'd almost believe it - The Wolves fans are p*ssing him off apparently (well, based on one apparent outburst after a game), and the FAI might think that a "cap in hand" approach could have him back.

I'd be undecided about this; he did well for us once he got over his own inexperience, but there's far far too much baggage what with the ... you know. The thing in Asia that happened.

**NeilMcD** · 23/11/2007, 11:12 AM

Former Liverpool, Lyon and France manager Gerard Houllier and well-travelled Englishman Roy Hodgson have made contact with the Football Association of Ireland regarding the vacant Republic of Ireland manager’s position.

Hodgson has enjoyed solid success with second-tier nations in Europe, leading Switzerland to two major finals in the 1990s and bringing unfashionable Finland to within three points of qualification for next summer’s European Championships.

Houllier, meanwhile, is rated as a solid second favourite behind Terry Venables, who is also reported to be interested in the Irish position.

The Irish Daily Mirror reports that seven managers have now formally notified the FAI of their interest: Venables, Houllier and Hodgson this week, joining David O’Leary, Graham Souness, George Graham and Glenn Hoddle in making their interest known.

**dcfc_1928** · 23/11/2007, 11:13 AM

I wonder if that's the bloke who arrived at the DCFC team hotel, before our UEFA Cup game in Sweden, with DVDs of IFK Gothenburg games for Stephen Kenny?