Roddy in Longford takeover

**Buile Shuibhne** · 12/03/2008, 5:54 AM

Longford take-over to see Collins return as manager

By Daniel McDonnell
Wednesday March 12 2008

RODDY COLLINS is set for a shock return to football management with Longford Town after a Dublin-based consortium last night shook hands on a deal to take over the Midlands club.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...r-1314040.html

**Keen2win** · 12/03/2008, 6:43 AM

Thats all I can say
WTF

**Ringo** · 12/03/2008, 6:53 AM

Originally Posted by Keen2win

Thats all I can say
WTF

RIP Longford. go reis de go raibh a anim

**Macy** · 12/03/2008, 6:56 AM

Will wait and hear the full story, but my initial reaction is to be very worried. The very same week that Gretna, owned by Shoddy's previous great white knight, goes into administration...

**WoodquayBoy** · 12/03/2008, 7:20 AM

Goodbye to the AC Milan - will, ye have similar jerseys - of the League of Ireland. Tullamore should be preparing to make the step up now, one Midlands team replacing another

**Ash** · 12/03/2008, 7:30 AM

Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy

Goodbye to the AC Milan - will, ye have similar jerseys - of the League of Ireland. Tullamore should be preparing to make the step up now, one Midlands team replacing another

One Midlands team is enough ... stick with the original and best

Well, seeing as Longford had 6 former Athlone players starting last week, plus former Athlone manager
back in charge, I suppose it makes sense that another former Town employee goes there!

**Tir Oilean** · 12/03/2008, 7:38 AM

Just had to check the calendar there but unfortunately for Town supporters its not the 1st of April yet.

How any one can have faith in a proven chancer ill never know

**LeixlipRed** · 12/03/2008, 7:43 AM

Well at least his days on MNS are numbered

Yiz are screwed

**blackholesun** · 12/03/2008, 8:47 AM

scary stuff, particularly the last line

"It is understood that Collins will be a shareholder in the new Longford Town set-up."

With one to come up and a poor squad in place, the chances of them getting up this season are slim, so in reality they'll be looking to get up next season after which he wants to head for the UK

bhs

**Ringo** · 12/03/2008, 9:07 AM

Originally Posted by blackholesun

scary stuff, particularly the last line

"It is understood that Collins will be a shareholder in the new Longford Town set-up."

With one to come up and a poor squad in place, the chances of them getting up this season are slim, so in reality they'll be looking to get up next season after which he wants to head for the UK

bhs

No you don't understand. Roddy is bringing in top class players & friends from the UK To help with the push for promotion. This along with the millions he'll have in his transfer kitty will ensure Longford are going back up. His record in top class management speaks for itself.

**RonnieB** · 12/03/2008, 9:10 AM

Exactly he has never been relegated with any club either. A man of integrity and loyalty unrivaled by any other manager.

**MyTown** · 12/03/2008, 9:11 AM

Suddenly our League Cup fixture has become a must-see game.

**The Lilywhites** · 12/03/2008, 9:17 AM

I don't understand why clubs still entertain this mouth.

**Mr A** · 12/03/2008, 9:36 AM

Longford for the A-league. Obviously Roddy will depart one minute before this becomes a certainty. He's never been relegated you know.

**Battery Rover** · 12/03/2008, 9:38 AM

7 former Athlone Town employess take Longford Town apart from the inside

**joeSoap** · 12/03/2008, 9:40 AM

The very fact that everybody seems so pre-occupied with him speaks volumes. Remember, there is no such thing as bad publicity, and this is probably a good PR move for Longford. If this Mc Mullen guy is a shrewd businessman, then he won't let Shoddys plans to take over English football cloud his judgement and he will just use Shoddy to get a bit of a buzz going.

**Rocky77** · 12/03/2008, 9:53 AM

Originally Posted by joeSoap

The very fact that everybody seems so pre-occupied with him speaks volumes. Remember, there is no such thing as bad publicity, and this is probably a good PR move for Longford. If this Mc Mullen guy is a shrewd businessman, then he won't let Shoddys plans to take over English football cloud his judgement and he will just use Shoddy to get a bit of a buzz going.

We have a buzz going already. Aaron and Vinny are doing trojan work putting the club back into the community and there's a real sense of togetherness.

F**k off Roddy, we don't want you

**ltfc_2004** · 12/03/2008, 9:57 AM

when i first saw the title I thought Jim Roddy !!!!!!!!! ah well

Looking at good old google it seems McMullens is more estate agents than property developers. Who else is in the consortium ?

**Macy** · 12/03/2008, 10:05 AM

From ltfc.ie...

Club Statement
Today, 10:42AM

LTFC would like to confirm that a meeting was held last night with potential investors. Contrary to reports in todays papers no agreement has been reached. Any formal proposal received will be brought before the club executive and club members for a decision.

**LeixlipRed** · 12/03/2008, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by Rocky77

We have a buzz going already. Aaron and Vinny are doing trojan work putting the club back into the community and there's a real sense of togetherness.

F**k off Roddy, we don't want you

Get protesting then. The league doesn't need Roddy running another club into non-existence.