Stan to announce resignation at tea-time today?

herbieflowers

Offtopicofftopicofftopic no one cares anymore!

The_B_Man

herbieflowers wrote: »

Does the FAI have the money to attract a decnt manager? Would they, even if they did and could?

they got 10m on saturday! thats plenty for even mourinho!!

PHB

I think we need to get an upandcoming manager from either the EL (I've no idea who is good from there, but an example would have been getting Big Sam before he left) or else from the lower leagues in England. Paul Ince for example has done really well with limited resources. Obviously, I'd like to aim higher, but someone in that ilk would be great.

Savman

ntlbell wrote: »

Sent home.

Tom-ay-to, tom-aa-to

Whatever about that anyway, he was a solid player with solid ego to match. I'd still be first to admit we could do with someone of his mentality.

Then again, I'm not sure whether he still has an axe to grind.

ntlbell

Savman wrote: »

Tom-ay-to, tom-aa-to

Whatever about that anyway, he was a solid player with solid ego to match. I'd still be first to admit we could do with someone of his mentality.

Then again, I'm not sure whether he still has an axe to grind.

Just a gentle reminder anyway

McCarthy calls a press conference to announce Keane has been sent home. "I cannot and will not tolerate being spoken to with that level of abuse being thrown at me so I sent him home."

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PHB wrote: »

I think we need to get an upandcoming manager from either the EL

You've finally lost it.

There are no managers on the eL roundabout fit to manage at international level.

Rico?

Doolo?

Jonny Mac?

Nutsy? (well, Nutsy was just given the U23 Ireland gig).

Scully?

None.

None.

herbieflowers

Nah we need to coax Pat Dolan from his comfy Setanta chair!

Xavi6

DesF wrote: »

You've finally lost it.

There are no managers on the eL roundabout fit to manage at international level.

Rico?

Doolo?

Jonny Mac?

Nutsy? (well, Nutsy was just given the U23 Ireland gig).

Scully?

None.

None.

Give Devlin a go

ntlbell

herbieflowers wrote: »

Nah we need to coax Pat Dolan from his comfy Setanta chair!

And lose the one guy with a bit of fashion sense from Setanta?

I think you sir have lost it!

Savman

ntlbell wrote: »

Just a gentle reminder anyway

McCarthy calls a press conference to announce Keane has been sent home. "I cannot and will not tolerate being spoken to with that level of abuse being thrown at me so I sent him home."

Fair enough. Tomato it is. But when you call reportedly your manager a P**** and a W***** you can't claim sympathy.

I remember Big Jack was on d'telly that night and said there's no way he can come down on Roy's side. But whatever, it's history (or so we have to believe).

In anyways, Sunderland are struggling in the PL atm so the time for Keane to manager Ireland is many years off.

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Well, I'm having a cup of tea.

That means it's tea time.

Is he gone yet?

Is he?

Spud83

STAUNTON RESIGNS

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Staunton has just resigned from his post. The FAI received the letter from Staunton first thing this morning, in the statement Staunton said that, "I have always held the respect of the Irish fans from my playing days with Ireland. But last nights reaction was the final straw. I feel bitterly disappointed for the fans and I feel let down by the players for their performance against Cyprus last night.".

Staunton's tenure as Ireland manager has been riddled with poor results and poor performances and last night's 1-1 draw had Irish fans booing throughout the night..Carlsberg don't do foum posts but if they did they'd probably be the best in the world!

Big Ears

DesF wrote: »

You've finally lost it.

There are no managers on the eL roundabout fit to manage at international level.

Rico?

Doolo?

Jonny Mac?

Nutsy? (well, Nutsy was just given the U23 Ireland gig).

Scully?

None.

None.

There's one lad who's in an administrative role in Pats who's fairly decent...........not sure he'd want it though .

ntlbell

alanmurphy83 wrote: »

STAUNTON RESIGNS

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Staunton has just resigned from his post. The FAI received the letter from Staunton first thing this morning, in the statement Staunton said that, "I have always held the respect of the Irish fans from my playing days with Ireland. But last nights reaction was the final straw. I feel bitterly disappointed for the fans and I feel let down by the players for their performance against Cyprus last night.".

Staunton's tenure as Ireland manager has been riddled with poor results and poor performances and last night's 1-1 draw had Irish fans booing throughout the night..Carlsberg don't do foum posts but if they did they'd probably be the best in the world!

you cun*

herbieflowers

ntlbell wrote: »

And lose the one guy with a bit of fashion sense from Setanta?

I think you sir have lost it!

Haha, I love his new longerish hair...!

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Big Ears wrote: »

There's one lad who's in an administrative role in Pats who's fairly decent...........not sure he'd want it though .

Goes by the name of Rasher, I think he did a bit of work with a few youth teams before.

marco_polo

herbieflowers wrote: »

Does the FAI have the money to attract a decnt manager? Would they, even if they did and could?

Probably could afford a decent one alright.

A good one? Eh..... not so much

flanzer

That had my heart racing! Fcukhead!

alanmurphy83 wrote: »

STAUNTON RESIGNS

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Staunton has just resigned from his post. The FAI received the letter from Staunton first thing this morning, in the statement Staunton said that, "I have always held the respect of the Irish fans from my playing days with Ireland. But last nights reaction was the final straw. I feel bitterly disappointed for the fans and I feel let down by the players for their performance against Cyprus last night.".

Staunton's tenure as Ireland manager has been riddled with poor results and poor performances and last night's 1-1 draw had Irish fans booing throughout the night..Carlsberg don't do foum posts but if they did they'd probably be the best in the world!

herbieflowers

I've never felt so excited!

ntlbell

Savman wrote: »

Fair enough. Tomato it is. But when you call reportedly your manager a P**** and a W***** you can't claim sympathy.

I remember Big Jack was on d'telly that night and said there's no way he can come down on Roy's side. But whatever, it's history (or so we have to believe).

In anyways, Sunderland are struggling in the PL atm so the time for Keane to manager Ireland is many years off.

no I think you missed the part where mick SENT HIM HOME, he didn't walk out. what the hell has jack charlton go to do with it anyway

shane86

Seaneh wrote: »

Toshack, nick him from Wales and then robbie savage will dry his crying eyes.

Id sooner have Stan. Didnt the Slovaks beat them 5-1 in Cardiff or something? (though they did get away revenge)

The evening is getting on and no further word. OP, what paper does your mate work at? And what exactly did FM104 say, that a meeting is currently in progress?

_blank_

Well played alanmurphy83, well played son.

But, the distinct lack of any kind of link was an amateur mistake.

I was not taken in by your little joke.

gosplan

alanmurphy83 wrote: »

STAUNTON RESIGNS

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Staunton has just resigned from his post. The FAI received the letter from Staunton first thing this morning, in the statement Staunton said that, "I have always held the respect of the Irish fans from my playing days with Ireland. But last nights reaction was the final straw. I feel bitterly disappointed for the fans and I feel let down by the players for their performance against Cyprus last night.".

Staunton's tenure as Ireland manager has been riddled with poor results and poor performances and last night's 1-1 draw had Irish fans booing throughout the night..Carlsberg don't do foum posts but if they did they'd probably be the best in the world!

Can we ban him for this?

BaZmO*

Savman wrote: »

Tom-ay-to, tom-aa-to

Who's this Tom lad you're talking about? Is he foreign? Ah sure give him a go at the job, he can't do any worse than Stan.

Spud83

DesF wrote: »

Well played alanmurphy83, well played son.

But, the distinct lack of any kind of link was an amateur mistake.

I was not taken in by your little joke.

Agreed but I thought if I put a link in people would click that straight away.

gosplan wrote: »

Can we ban him for this?

I'm sure they can, but I'm also sure they wont.

One Cold Hand

gosplan wrote: »

Can we ban him for this?

Banning isn't good enough!

GuanYin

lads....FFS... the Saipan thing... give it a rest!

alanmurphy? Your punishment is I am taking no action against the abuse you are receiving for your post.

You bastid!!!

whiskeyman

One Cold Hand wrote: »

Banning isn't good enough!

Give him Stans job!!

That's punishment enough!

jobonar

whiskeyman wrote: »

Give him Stans job!!

That's punishment enough!

Even he would be a step up from Stan!!

Spud83

psi wrote: »

lads....FFS... the Saipan thing... give it a rest!

alanmurphy? Your punishment is I am taking no action against the abuse you are receiving for your post.

You bastid!!!

I love the abuse. I'm a sick sick man.

whiskeyman wrote: »

Give him Stans job!!

That's punishment enough!

Sure I might make up a CV, start a press campaign and see what happens. Wouldn't mind the pay at all. Even if I only lasted a year, then they fire me, and I get my contract paid off. Win Win for me, the rest of the country will hate me, but after that post most of you probobaly do all ready.

jobonar wrote: »

Even he would be a step up from Stan!!

I thank you.

~Rebel~

A few names that are coming to mind that haven't been mentioned and might be interested would be;
Steve Cotterill, Joe Kinnear, Dave Jones, Tony Mowbray (very unlikely though, seems happy at West Brom).

IMO, one of the most important things about the new man is that they have to be strong, and know how a team should be run. It seems to be that the Irish setup is very amaturish and Stan certainly wasn't the man to impose himself enough to get that changed. I think Kerr actually was. Just this being fixed into a more professional atmosphere is bound to put an extra air of professionalism into the team.

Then after this, they need to know how to put a team together, which any manager with any degree of past success will obviosuly have proven elsewhere, and have knowledge of tactics.

As much as I dislike him as a club manager, I dont think Souness would be the worst option. Wouldnt be my first choice at all, but at least he wont be in close quarters with the players all the time, so hopefully this minimizes the chances of him getting into a fight with someone. There don't seem to be any Bellamy style characters in the Irish team anyway, they all seem pretty grand fella's. The main reason I mention him, is because he'd be gettable. Being a pundit over here on a fairly regular basis could be a help in recruiting him.


Also, Brian Kerr is gonna be on The Last Word in the next few minutes to Slate the FAI!

Savman

ntlbell wrote: »

no I think you missed the part where mick SENT HIM HOME, he didn't walk out. what the hell has jack charlton go to do with it anyway

Everything actually. That was the opinion stated on national television by one of, if not the, greatest manager of the Irish football team.
I doubt Roy would've used language like that with Alex Ferguson or even Big Jack himself, he'd have known better.

In my eyes, Keane let his country down. So I can't listen to this attitude that we'd be somehow lucky to get him and that he's some kind of fooking messiah. I don't have to like him to respect the player he was.
But that goes to show how divided opinion is on the events of '02.

This is all irrelevant and OT.

Agent Smith

I hope we lose against the Welsh. If thats what it takes to get this Muppet of a manager ou, then so be it.

Savman

~Rebel~ wrote: »

Also, Brian Kerr is gonna be on The Last Word in the next few minutes to Slate the FAI!

And rightly so IMO. I actually quite liked Kerr, couldnt understand why they got rid of him. We did get a bit boring during his time but at least we were organised.

jobonar

alanmurphy83 wrote: »

I love the abuse. I'm a sick sick man.



Sure I might make up a CV, start a press campaign and see what happens. Wouldn't mind the pay at all. Even if I only lasted a year, then they fire me, and I get my contract paid off. Win Win for me, the rest of the country will hate me, but after that post most of you probobaly do all ready.



I thank you.

sadly that wasnt really a compliment! the fluff in my belly button would also be a step up from stan and twice as intelligent!

Mr Alan

Lads, i really dont think Stan is going anywhere .....i really hope i am wrong though

DeadSkin

If he does go how about Steve Bruce?
He seems to be having a bit of hassle with the prospective new owners at Birmingham about his future, that is if they take over.

jobonar

Mr Alan wrote: »

Lads, i really dont think Stan is going anywhere .....i really hope i am wrong though

Don't jinx it! We can all hope untill told otherwise....

Spud83

DeadSkin wrote: »

If he does go how about Steve Bruce?
He seems to be having a bit of hassle with the prospective new owners at Birmingham about his future, that is if they take over.

Jesus somebody I hadn't thought off. If he does leave Birmingham he could be good choice.

Xavi6

alanmurphy83 wrote: »

Jesus somebody I hadn't thought off. If he does leave Birmingham he could be good choice.

Why? Even his own fans don't like him

Spud83

Xavi6 wrote: »

Why? Even his own fans don't like him

He knows how to organise his team and most of them fans do like him. Off course some where going to be turned against them when they went down but they came straight back up. We are not going to get a world class manager who has managed a club that has been competing in a top league. We need to look at realistic options and I think he is one.

jobonar

We could do a hell of alot worse.... i doubt we'll have managers queuing up for teh job

One Cold Hand

DeadSkin wrote: »

If he does go how about Steve Bruce?
He seems to be having a bit of hassle with the prospective new owners at Birmingham about his future, that is if they take over.

Bolton have already approached Birmingham with their vacancy in mind and Birmingham said no.

jebusmusic

I'd be happy with, and hoping for someone along the lines of David Moyes, Sam Allardyce, Walter Smith, Steve Coppell etc. I dont literally mean one of these guys, just someone who is a decent, solid manager, with a proven track record of achieving with average players/squads.

Because, lets face it, we have an average bunch of players, one or two standout/potential lads, and a few ageing players who wont be around much longer. We can't attract a Mourinho or a Van Gall or anyone remotley near that quality!

Xavi6

We're gettin O'Leary, though only in 2 years when Stan leaves.

Nunu

Surely Roy Hodgson would take the job? ...and he is an outstanding candidate on top of the bargain. There's no need to be resigning ourselves to the second grade of british managers.

~Rebel~

Just on the Radio - Delaney will appear at 6o clock on TV to speak of Stauntons future!

d22ontour

alanmurphy83 wrote: »

STAUNTON RESIGNS

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Staunton has just resigned from his post. The FAI received the letter from Staunton first thing this morning, in the statement Staunton said that, "I have always held the respect of the Irish fans from my playing days with Ireland. But last nights reaction was the final straw. I feel bitterly disappointed for the fans and I feel let down by the players for their performance against Cyprus last night.".

Staunton's tenure as Ireland manager has been riddled with poor results and poor performances and last night's 1-1 draw had Irish fans booing throughout the night..Carlsberg don't do foum posts but if they did they'd probably be the best in the world!

Excellent.

eirebhoy

If you fancy a bet he's 11/10 on Betfair to not be in charge for the Wales match.

Mr Alan

~Rebel~ wrote: »

Just on the Radio - Delaney will appear at 6o clock on TV to speak of Stauntons future!

For real?