Next GUFC Manager?

**GuisaSaigon** · 31/03/2008, 2:01 PM

Who do you want to see replace Cousins?
Rico seems to be the early frontrunner.
Pat Dolan has United connections, but would he quit his Setanta job? Is there a hairdresser in Galway that could handle his Afro? I doubt it.
Do you think we should be casting our net a little further?
Martin Keown is currently coaching Oxford University Blues and has Galway connections. (He knows where it is

)
Seriously though there could be interested applicants outside the usual LOI managers.
Under no circumstances should we consider, Ski, Sean Connor or Roddy.

Billy Clery will someday be manager but I reckon it might be a bit early for him to take the job on a permanent basis.
It's going to take someone with experience to get us out of the hole cousins has dug.
Any ideas?

**galwayhoop** · 31/03/2008, 2:29 PM

definitely needs to be an experienced manager. Not someone who is well able to make excuses. I'd go for Rico myself.

**Tir Oilean** · 31/03/2008, 2:42 PM

Billy doesnt want the full time position anyway. The board have too much sense to even entertain Connors or Collins. Id say if its not Rico it'll be someone from the UK.

**Mr A** · 31/03/2008, 2:49 PM

Felix Healy?

**Tir Oilean** · 31/03/2008, 2:55 PM

Originally Posted by Mr A

Felix Healy?

Hegarty?

**gloryglorygufc** · 31/03/2008, 3:01 PM

Originally Posted by GuisaSaigon

Who do you want to see replace Cousins?
Rico seems to be the early frontrunner.
Pat Dolan has United connections, but would he quit his Setanta job? Is there a hairdresser in Galway that could handle his Afro? I doubt it. Fat Tony??
Do you think we should be casting our net a little further?
Martin Keown is currently coaching Oxford University Blues and has Galway connections. (He knows where it is

) Not sure i could support a gooner
Seriously though there could be interested applicants outside the usual LOI managers.
Under no circumstances should we consider, Ski, Sean Connor or Roddy.

It's going to take someone with experience to get us out of the hole cousins has dug.
Any ideas?

If Nick is spreading the net to the UK, plenty of selling points to prospective managers - Sanchez @ Sligo, Allardyce @ Limerick, McStay @ Sligo as well.
I don't care if they want to use us as a stepping stone for their careers in the UK, their success brings us success. Martin Allen anyone? Or what about Big Ron!!

**Mr A** · 31/03/2008, 3:02 PM

Maybe- can you afford to pay out Cousins' deal and Hegarty's 3 year contract?

**Terry** · 31/03/2008, 5:41 PM

Would be interesting to get keown, seeing as his parents are both Galwegians, and he does visit here every year.

Billy wont get it on a full time basis seeing as he hasnt got all the necessary qualifications.

Tony Mannion ?

**gilberto_eire** · 31/03/2008, 5:49 PM

Originally Posted by Mr A

Felix Healy?

I don't care if it's ''Felix The Cat'' as long as he get's us results!!

**Toddy_Burns** · 31/03/2008, 6:09 PM

Sean connors looking rougher than a homeless bum on mns, he'll work for ye for a fresh razorblade at this stage, and how i'd love it, he'd be perfect for ye in all fairness.

**Sam_Heggy** · 31/03/2008, 6:15 PM

Tony Cousins deserves a second chance imo

Failing that, it has to be Soddy Conman or I mean Roddy Collins.
Now to sort out Cobh, UCD, Bray and Sligos manager positions, just to be sure

**DonO'Bate** · 31/03/2008, 6:23 PM

According to the 6.1 Sports News Utd have received 6 applications already. Here is my list of potential managers for what its worth

Richardson
Clery
Mourinho
John Gill
Stephen Henderson
Shoddy Collins
Disco Pants Connor

**Tir Oilean** · 31/03/2008, 6:32 PM

Not a hope of any of them bar Rico Don! Actually Don O'Riordan for a dramatic return.....NOT!

**gufcfan** · 31/03/2008, 6:34 PM

Originally Posted by DonO'Bate

According to the 6.1 Sports News Utd have received 6 applications already. Here is my list of potential managers for what its worth

Richardson
Clery
Mourinho
John Gill
Stephen Henderson
Shoddy Collins
Disco Pants Connor

Add me to the list, I applied also.

**A face** · 31/03/2008, 7:22 PM

Originally Posted by DonO'Bate

Stephen Henderson

Are you sure he was mentioned?

**Tir Oilean** · 31/03/2008, 7:24 PM

Official. Rico is definitely out of the running.

**GuisaSaigon** · 31/03/2008, 8:08 PM

Originally Posted by Tir Oilean

Official. Rico is definitely out of the running.

Source?

**Mr A** · 31/03/2008, 8:14 PM

John Gill

God that would be class. Maxi would be a cert for Leeson's office at that stage!

**Paddyfield** · 31/03/2008, 8:24 PM

Tony Mannion for the 4th time?

I can't help but feel that he'd do well with money. He never had a bob on any of his 4 previous stints with United.

Also, how old is Rico now? He must be well past sixty.