Delegation of senior players to discuss next manager with Delaney

Nunu

According to Newstalk the FAI has confirmed that a delegation of senior players led by Robbie Keane will meet with John Delaney to discuss the appointment of next manager.

Should the players have any say in this matter?

The FAI have also confirmed there will be no statement today on the appointment of a new manger.

Xavi6

Robbie Keane should have no say in any matter. He's done to justify being captain and is certainly not someone whose opinion I care much for. Hopefully Dunne/Given do most of the talking.

OhNoYouDidn't

standard for any 'chairman' to talk to some players in this situation. its as much to establish what went wrong with the previous incumbant.

Smegball

Would be hilarious if they wanted Staunton back.

PHB

That's be great Personally I'd value their opinion on who a good manager is over Delaneys.

BaZmO*

Did the FAI actually release a statement saying this? If so, why? Does Robbie et al actually realise that this'll put more pressure on them if the team don't perform? Probably a good thing though, but the FAI don't need to be feeding stories like this to the media.

One Cold Hand

BaZmO* wrote: »

Did the FAI actually release a statement saying this? If so, why? Does Robbie et al actually realise that this'll put more pressure on them if the team don't perform? Probably a good thing though, but the FAI don't need to be feeding stories like this to the media.

Won't really put any pressure on them. I'd imagine it's more a case of getting a bit of feedback rather than letting the players decide who they want. But I agree in prinicple, there's no need for this to come out in the press.

lordgoat

I think it shows progression at least. If they listen to what's said i think it could be helpful. For example if this had happened after Kerr left i don't think stan would have been the gaffer...

Step in the right direction hopefully = my 2c.

ecoli

personally i think kerr was the rite man jus not enough time given thou the fai has to be completely regutted from the top down

Pigman II

They should have no say in the matter. I think this is part of the reason we're in the state we're in. Players deciding they know what's right for the team and not following instructions from above. It may have happened less so with Staunton but you see towards the end of Kerr that they weren't following out his orders and deciding they knew best what to do in order to qualify us. Kerrs last game v Switzerland comes to mind.

There seems to be a mood in the Irish camp along the lines of France WC2006 whereby there is effectively no manager and it's the egos on the pitch running the whole show. Possibly a good thing short-term but I don't think it's healthy for a team to operate that way. Little gestures such as this delegation feel like just the tip of the iceberg with this lot.

ziggy

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Savman

Nunu wrote: »

According to Newstalk the FAI has confirmed that a delegation of senior players led by Robbie Keane

FFS.

PHB

Keane was great today. Real leadership, scored the first and really started the move for the second. Chased down everything.