QuoteRay Houghton said they're interviewing 16 people.
The Sun, a rag for 16 year olds, listed 4.
I could list at least 10 people that i'm 95% sure they are gonna interview. (and big ron wouldn't be one of them)
Sun windup. Alcove-pints-list.
Well lets just say Im not reffering to Johnny McDonnell's record in the last 3 yearsOriginally Posted by Jerry The Saint
may be stretching the truth a bit
cheap for the FAI, if not his previous employersWe'll let the courts decide how cheap he is, thank you.
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If Don Givens is genuine then he should do the honourable thing and follow that other waster to wallsall!What has he done for the 21s ?good one, now tell the one about pat devlin
Nothing. He was good in his God eye's.
peterborough were doing well in the league a couple of seasons ago....on course for a play-off spot, winning games....then big ron comes in to help the team.....with a few weeks, there out of contention for the play-offs, finish about 7th, and the manager walks.
lets hope its fake
Houghton just said on Talksport radio that the are "no surprises" in the interviews, the "usual suspects" - not looking good for Hodgson
Why would he say something like that publicly???? Isn't he pretty much undermining the "job" that himself and the other 2 are doing by effectively implying that these guys would have been interviewed if this sham of a committee had been there or not??!!!Houghton just said on Talksport radio that the are "no surprises" in the interviews, the "usual suspects" - not looking good for Hodgson
"Well I think they'll be a little disappointed with that" - Matt Holland on TV3 after 5-2 drubbing by Cyprus
DocWhy would he say something like that publicly???? Isn't he pretty much undermining the "job" that himself and the other 2 are doing by effectively implying that these guys would have been interviewed if this sham of a committee had been there or not??!!!
the comment about Hodgson is mine, Alan Brazil had him on the end of a telephone to talk principally about Liverpool/Chelsea, it went something along the lines
AB - i know i cant ask you about specifics (about the Ireland job) but are there any surprises
RH - No there are no surprises,...... usual suspects......right man for job..... more interviews over the next few days..... dont want somebody looking for a last hurragh...
Hodgson is by far and away the best candidate for the Job.
Ray Houghton is so negative its unbelievable. On the premiership he is very difficult to listen to. You would think he would be happy after an excellent career.
If Veneables has gotten te job already that is a disgrace and I will not be going to Croke Park / Lansdowne road as long as he is in charge
Homer did it ever occur to you to let go of the Candy?
yeah i know that he didn't mention Hodgson but the fact that he would talk about (and I presume that this is a quote) "the usual suspects" baffles and disappoints me....just sounds like they're not even going to try and think outside the box which, in turn, makes their appointment pointless....
"Well I think they'll be a little disappointed with that" - Matt Holland on TV3 after 5-2 drubbing by Cyprus
19 December 2007
Venables grows frustrated with Irish boss hunt
By Liam Mackey
DESPITE being placed on a shortlist by the Bulgarian FA, Terry Venables remains the favourite to land the Irish manager’s job. But only just, as ‘El Tel’ is left to cool his heels — and perhaps his interest.
Undoubtedly keen to take up the role, Venables is said to be increasingly frustrated at the pace of the recruitment process and although initial contact has now been made by the FAI headhunters, the extended time-frame involved has allowed the former England boss to consider other options.
But although he has been named on a seven-man managerial shortlist by Ireland’s World Cup opponents Bulgaria, he is not expected to put himself in the frame for that post.
Meanwhile, an FAI source has firmly ruled out the possibility of Ron Atkinson becoming the next Irish manager.
Atkinson, along with Venables, Glenn Hoddle and Gerard Houllier, were named in a report yesterday as being the figures on the Association’s shortlist for the job. But while the former Aston Villa boss — who lost his job as a tv pundit after a racist remark can be eliminated and while Houllier has long been mooted as a contender, Hoddle’s name is one which has hitherto slipped below the radar.
Hoodle managed England before being removed after he made comments about reincarnation and the disabled. He has been away from an active involvement in the game since resigning as Wolves boss last year.
Meanwhile despite clashing in their interpretations of FIFA’s latest ruling on the eligibility issue, the FAI and the IFA are planning to meet next month to discuss what they describe as matters of ‘mutual interest’. What has become known as ‘the Darron Gibson affair’ is expected to be discussed.
The FAI have come out with a statement claiming the list is "Pure Speculation". Not a very stong denial. Surely Hoddle with his physic powers would already know whether he has got the job. Personally I will be on the look out for blokes with Black capes and shimmering Gypsy women placing unusual amounts of dosh on the Spurs legend getting the job.
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Hodgson is a usual suspect.
Venables is definitely looking for a last hurrah. You could argue that Hodgson is too though.
Thank God for that, having Atkinson in charge would possibly have been worse than Venables.
As for Hoddle, Mick McCarthy is doing better with Wolves, with an arguably worse squad, and less money to spend, then Hoddle ever did at Molineux
Meanwhile, an FAI source has firmly ruled out the possibility of Ron Atkinson becoming the next Irish manager.
And I thought it was the interview/selection panel who had the prerogative of ruling in or ruling out possibilities.
The selection panel works for the FAI, therefore they are the FAI.
And I thought it was the interview/selection panel who had the prerogative of ruling in or ruling out possibilities.
I think we can pretty much all agree here that Hodgson is the best candidate. But i hazard a guess that its becuase we all have a good knowledge of European football. Im fairly sure the 2 Dons and Ray on the committee would look more favouably on someone that was a failure with say Spurs or Leeds in England, than a manager that was a success with Finland and FC Copenhagen. im sure the committee will be blinkered that football in England is the be all and end all.
I don't agree with this.
Givens, Howe, and Houghton, while maybe not regarded as experts in the football world, are former players/managers who have spent a large part of their lives deeply involved with football at a high level, and all have had exposure to football at European and international level.
How you can say that we (the fans) have a better knowledge of European football is beyond me.
Are you basing this solely on the fact that Hodgson hasn't been contacted?
Admittedly, it is maddening, and a huge oversight, that he hasn't been contacted, but not grounds for the claims you're making.
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