what does he know about coaching?
We control by attitudes positive mental attitudes not by rules.
I'd say Stan will be attending.
It's a 3 day coaching conference, costs €60 includes all meals, I don't know what's on the menu (food wise) or if the wine is included but it looks a bargain
No big push for any candidate yet. I think we are in for a penalty shoot out.
Hodgson, it looks, was always angling to be in the EPL managers club, worth 4 or 5 times the salary, no matter what team you get.
Should the interview panel have talked with Roy as well just in case he will be available soon?
says over on eleven a side he (tel) is now favourite for the bulgaria job.....?
sweet.
What will the sun call him now?
anyone know their bulgarian definite articles?
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Venables set to earn Bulgaria offer
January 7, 2008In a sensational development, the hot favourite for the vacant Republic of Ireland manager’s job, Terry Venables, is now the favourite to take over Bulgaria – one of Ireland’s principal rivals in the 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
Venables is listed as 15/8 favourite to become the Ireland boss in succession to the ousted Steve Staunton.
But the former Tottenham, Barcelona and England manager has now been included on a short-list of just TWO to take charge of the Bulgarian national side.
According to reports from Sofia on Monday morning, the Bulgaria job will be offered to Venables, with former national team manager Plamen Markov listed as a back-up option should the Englishman fail to agree terms.
Terry's PR people doing their work?
It would be a hilarious reversal of the Hodgson situation were it to happen; mind you, you just know that if it did, they'd probably go and beat us![]()
They're probably a better team in fairness. I only really know their English based players but regardless of personnel their results have been a lot better than ours recently.
Hopefully TV can bring them down a level!
I thought of Terry when I heard the Gospel by Matthew last Sunday and the three wise men. Here's my version (with acknowledgement of the copyright belonging to Matthew):
A reading from the gospel according to John D:
After Stan's departure by mutual consent in Dublin of Ireland during the reign of King John Delaney, three wise men from the east arrived in Dublin inquiring, "Where is the newborn manager of the Irish? We observed his rising in the Star and have come to pay homage."
At this news King John D became frightened, and with him all at FAI headquarters. Summoning all of the chief committee members and scribes of the media, he inquired of them where the Manager was to be found.
"In Bethnel Green of London," they replied. "Here is what the Star has written: 'And you, Bethnel Green, in the land of London are by no means least among the managers of the Premiership, since from you shall come a manager who is to shepherd my team Ireland.'"
John D called the three wise men aside and found out from them the exact time of the Star's publication. Then he sent them to Bethnel Green, telling them: "Go and search diligently for the manager. When you have found him, report it to me so that I may go and offer him a 4 year deal and homage too."
After their audience with KingJohn D, the three wise men set out. The Star which they had read mentioned a place where the manager was. They were overjoyed when they read the Star, and on entering the house (a gaudy mansion decorated in Christmas lights and baubels and with a floor covered in brown envelopes) they found the Manager with his mistress. They knelt down and did him homage. Then they opened their coffers and presented him with gifts of gold (in a brown envelope), frankincense, myrrh and a 4 year contract.
They were warned in a dream not to return to John D because he would deny that the manager was his choice and crucify them, so they went back to their own country by another route.
Forget about the performance or entertainment. It's only the result that matters.
Monster, Monster doing his stuff. Mind you the nightclub scene is pretty good in Sofia and they have some great players. I was speaking with a Croatian/Aussie over the weekend about Venables time with Australia. Words such as prefer, drill, head and hole were used frequently.
Last edited by Noelys Guitar; 07/01/2008 at 2:12 PM.
Doesn't it say something that everyone who's commented on this latest article is delighted at the prospect of Venables becoming manager of our main rivals for World Cup qualification?
Of course, this rumour will probably have the opposite effect on the FAI and Delaney will have flown into a mad panic and booked himself on the next flight to Spain with a suitcase full of money![]()
SIGNATURESCOPE
According to Newstalk earlier today a "Former international player, who's close to the current Ireland players has said Venebles has been offered the job and he's considering it now while on holiday abroad." They rang the FAI and the spokesman said it's not true and no decision will be made til the 3 man panel return on January 22nd.
Life without Rovers, it makes no sense...it's a heartache...nothing but a fools game. S.R.F.C.
Well unless they're reading this forum it must be the same international that told the colleague of kriscommons yesterday (post #678).
They bloody do read this forum for stuff like that, i am convinced of it. I am just waiting for my sisters **** buddy story to crop up on Newstalk or the Star
In Trap we trust
Newstalk say they just contacted Venables and according to him he hasn't been in contact with anyone from the FAI or the 3 man panel.
Good but it sort of makes you worry if they've talked to anyone yet? Or maybe he'll just be offered the job on the 22nd?
San Marino are going to be a handful as the group goes on." - Steve Staunton reacts to performance against San Marino.
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