QuoteIs it so that MON expressed initial enthusiasm at that time?'once Martin O'Neill didn't follow up initial enthusiasm by taking the role'
If you were a fly you really would have your option of sh it to rest on at these interviews I reckon
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Is it so that MON expressed initial enthusiasm at that time?'once Martin O'Neill didn't follow up initial enthusiasm by taking the role'
Entirely correct.Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Houllier ruled out - SKY Sports News Breaking News, not interested
read this article. then read the article in the sindo that said houllier has had no contact with the panel.
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This post made the paper today. Cathal Dervan's column in the Star on Sunday.
I hope Cathal didn't make it out to be his own!
"If God had meant football to be played in the air, he'd have put grass in the sky." Brian Clough.
You'll NEVER beat the Irish.......you'll just draw with us instead!!!
Ambiguously attributed to an "internet forum poster". At least he didn't 100% try to claim it as his own work.
Boo The Star! Stop nicking stuff without giving credit.
(Yes, Im including you Cunningham. And you , Scanlan. if you cant come up with your own one-liners, just ask me. I'll let you have them.)
On the way into the stadium, an elderly San Marino Steward waved us in and said "Tonight, may the best team win"
And they nearly did.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...066467,00.html
GH out of the race. Possible fed up with the whole process?
Today's Independent. Still more questions than answers.
Houllier 'not interested' but still no end-game in sight
By Daniel McDonnell
Monday January 21 2008
IT'S the race that looks like it will never come to an end and it now seems certain that tomorrow's FAI board of management meeting will mark another delay rather than herald D-Day in the hunt for a new Ireland manager.
Kingmakers Don Givens, Ray Houghton and Don Howe were set to make their recommendation to the 10-man board but instead will give a progress report which states that they have yet to finalise their chosen man.
While Gerard Houllier is the preferred choice if he commits to the role and terms are agreed, Terry Venables is the back-up, with Howe understood to be the most supportive of the Frenchman on the three-man panel.
However, reports in the UK late last night suggested that Houllier was not interested in the position although there continues to be mixed messages about his intentions.
Confused
The overall situation is confused by the fact that other candidates have been promised interviews that still have not taken place and the impasse could even allow Sam Allardyce have time for a chat with the trio as he returns from the holiday which followed his sacking at Newcastle.
What is inevitable is that Givens will on Thursday name the squad for the February 6 friendly in Brazil and barring a dramatic change in circumstances he will be nestled in the Croke Park dugout for that encounter.
It is possible that the replacement for Steve Staunton could be appointed before that date but not in time to have a prominent role in selection.
Reports last week that Venables was on the verge of being appointed were premature because Houllier's status remains the key to the whole situation.
He has spoken with the panel although not, it is believed, in the form of a proper interview and his contract with the French Football Federation [FFF] is higher than the basic salary on the table from the FAI.
Yet speaking in Sofia last week FAI CEO John Delaney hinted that they would be willing to increase the amount of cash on the table if their panel deemed a candidate worthy of it.
Delaney also said that the association would be willing to pay compensation which is important given that it will be required to release Houllier from his role as technical director.
While there are conflicting estimates of what that may involve, it will certainly represent another seven figure outlay on top of the €1.5m approx salary that the 60-year-old would command.
The ex-Liverpool manager has remained coy about his interest publicly but in the background he has been in contact with members of his backroom staff during his time with the Premiership giants to ascertain their interest -- including number two at that time Phil Thompson.
In an ironic twist, Houllier is set to be in Ireland next weekend anyway as a guest speaker at the "Watering the Grassroots Coaching Conference" that is being staged jointly by the FAI and the IFA.
That event starts on Friday with Houllier on stage to speak at 11.45 on Sunday morning. Now, though, the significance of his trip is likely to be far greater than anticipated when he was booked.
Givens has started his Pro Licence course in Malahide which means that he will be unable to formally, along with Howe and Houghton, speak with any more potential gaffers until Thursday.
Terms
They will be looking for an answer from Houllier and also from the FAI to see if his terms can be met or else Venables will be handed the position despite murmurs of discomfort from within the higher echelons of Irish football's governing body about the prospect of his appointment.
In the event of Houllier saying 'non' there was renewed betting support for Glenn Hoddle yesterday.
Regardless of that, the protracted nature of the process has angered many involved within the game including senior internationals such as Shay Given and Stephen Hunt who have registered their disappointment with the elongated time frame.
The hold up has implications for Ireland's international calendar with the FAI holding fire on organising a March friendly until a new boss offers their insight.
Time is running out before the association is forced to make a call.
- Daniel McDonnell
Quoting years at random since 1975
Appointment imminent but FAI urge patience
Paul O'Hehir
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
The appointment of the next Republic of Ireland manager is imminent but FAI chief executive John Delaney has urged football fans to be "a small bit more patient".
The FAI board will discuss the vacancy tonight and although Delaney says the meeting will be "significant", the appointment of Steve Staunton's successor is not expected to be finalised.
The three-man recruitment panel of Don Givens, Don Howe and Ray Houghton - charged with finding the new manager - have compiled a progress report which Givens will present to the 10-man board.
It was hoped the trio would present the name of their preferred candidate which the board would then ratify and install before the Brazil friendly on February 6th.
But Givens - who has been Ireland's caretaker boss since Staunton's departure in October - will name the squad for that game on Thursday and is also likely to be in charge on the night.
Still, it is possible the new boss will be announced ahead of the Brazil game but, owing to the close proximity of the fixture, adopt a watching brief and take charge afterwards.
"What I would say to people is to be a small bit more patient but we are definitely very close to the next appointment, there's no doubt about that," Delaney told RTE Radio this morning.
"I don' think it was ever said a manager would be appointed for the Brazil game. It was said it wasn't compulsory but would be nice if we did. But we've a board meeting (tonight) and that will be a significant board meeting in my opinion.
"Don (Givens) is going to come and give a report on the sub committee's workings to date between Ray Houghton, Don Howe and himself. I met the three guys last week and I was hugely encouraged by what they've done to date.
"Tonight's board meeting will be a significant board meeting in terms of arriving at the new manager to manage the Irish team."
Terry Venables is still the frontrunner for the job although Gerard Houllier is also in contention despite weekend reports suggesting he had withdrawn from the race. Kenny Dalglish, Liam Brady and Glenn Hoddle are also believed to be in the running.
Delaney said most candidates who had expressed an interest in the vacant position had been interviewed although the recruitment panel reportedly still have to meet both Lawrie Sanchez and Billy Davies.
"We've had a hell of a lot of interest in the job, based on two reasons," added Delaney. "Certainly the squad of players available to the new manager are better than the ones that maybe Stephen Staunton would have inherited a couple of years ago. I think that's one of the positive legacies of Stephen's time.
"But we're also prepared to pay up to a seven figure sum here to ensure that we can try and get the best manager to manage Ireland going forward. What I would say to people is to be a small bit more patient but we are definitely very close to the next appointment, there's no doubt about that."
© 2008 ireland.com
It's the money that talks loudest when it comes attracting managers.
Fair enough that they are not rushing into an appointment just to satisfy those who can't take the not knowing any longer.
everyone in the office here agrees no way to El Tel!! he'll spend his time buying up NightClubs in Dublin, we will be drinking in 'Venners' this time next year
Spot on. I know it would be helpful to have the new manager in place for the Brazil game but I'd much prefer they get the right man in 2 months rather than a rushed decision now - just cause Roy et al are taking the p*ss out of the process
always comes back to Roy....ffs
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Who in undergoodness voted for Sam?
Houghton has said on Skysports that he is not ready to recommend a new manager. What a joke. He is speaking for himself. Givens is off doing his coaching badges. Howe is proably in Ibiza.
sure why not wait till September so? What's the rush? Forget forward planning. Sorry for our impatience John - your quick enough sending out ticket invoices but getting a manager? Countries have fallen out, gone to war and made up again in quicker time.
How difficult is it to telephone the 5 best candidates, sit down with em, pick the best man for the job, offer him the job and get him to sign the contract?
"If God had meant football to be played in the air, he'd have put grass in the sky." Brian Clough.
You'll NEVER beat the Irish.......you'll just draw with us instead!!!
If they are not ready to appoint a new manager then thats good news to me, that means that they want somebody better than Venables or that somebody better than Venables is out there.
There could also be some unfinished business with Houllier needing to be wrapped up when he comes to Ireland (this week?).
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