How does it take 13 monkeys to hire a manager? Answer 113 days

estebancambias · 13-02-2008 1:14pm

DesF wrote: »

OK.

NOTHING is confirmed yet.

Trapattoni could still find his marbles.

Delaney could still fúck this up.

As I've said a hundred times, I will not believe the story until I see a manager beside Smarmy Bastard with some kind of Ireland flag or green shamrock held up.

Until I see definitive proof, I don't believe it.

I'm talking poking my finger into his side here. Bleeding hands type stuff.

Des, how could he **** it up now? He is a PR man, and Trapattoni wants the job, there is no basis for your pessimism.

darkman2 · 13-02-2008 1:19pm

Time for a new thread I think

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3141852,00.html

_blank_ · 13-02-2008 1:19pm

estebancambias wrote: »

there is no basis for your pessimism.

My basis for pessimism is that it's John Delaney.

That's all I need.

Anyway, what makes you so sure it IS Trapattoni?

A few newspaper reports? Rumours?

Where is the evidence?

As I said.

Not until I hear the FAI announce it, will I believe it.

And neither should anyone else.

_blank_ · 13-02-2008 1:20pm

darkman2 wrote: »

Time for a new thread I think

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3141852,00.html

Something like this actually, but with quotes.

estebancambias · 13-02-2008 1:24pm

LOL. Yeah it is Trapattoni, but Sky talks crap.

~Rebel~ · 13-02-2008 1:25pm

Indeed. Everyone cross your fingers untill Sky fill that empty space up with quotes from Trapattoni!

BaZmO* · 13-02-2008 1:25pm

estebancambias wrote: »

No, the reason Bazmo they were appointed is because they were ''football men''. Say what you want, but aside from Don Howe(who I don't know) Houghton and Givens were Irish Internationals. Didn't they ask Brady anyway?

You're off you're rocker if you think that Delaney wasn't trying to cover his backside by setting up the panel.

And as for "Football Men"??? What does the "F" stand for in FAI?
No "Football Men" available/qualified in the FAI to do the job? Do you not think that's a bit odd?

estebancambias wrote: »

I don't get how a chief executive(is that was position he holds?) can be sacked over the appointment of a manager.

Delaney went for Staunton under the basis that it had worked for Germany and to a lesser extent Holland. Look at Slavan Bilic with Croatia! No management experience but his appointment just worked, he managed to get a team of decent/good players playing well.

You don't know how a chief executive can get sacked and then you say that he went for that "World Class" appointment Stan. Hmmm....

estebancambias · 13-02-2008 1:28pm

No, ok I accept defeat about calling Staunton a 'World Class' manager, but perhaps he meant it in a different context. He is not an idiot, he knows what the public think/will think.

_blank_ · 13-02-2008 1:29pm

estebancambias wrote: »

perhaps he meant it in a different context.

What other context is there?

Go on, explain that one to me, please.

estebancambias · 13-02-2008 1:35pm

I don't know, hence the word perhaps.

Dub13 · 13-02-2008 1:41pm

Trapattoni confirmed!

Trapattoni off to Ireland at end of season.

Coach Trapattoni aims to depart with his 23rd title. “Leaving the title as a farewell present to my Bulls is now my number one aim!” Preview: T-Mobile Bundesliga, Round 24.
Three points required as Bulls await first of 13 finals. Red Bull Salzburg v SV Mattersburg, Friday 15/02/2008 7:30 pm, Bulls Arena.

Taken from the Red Bull Salzburg site...

Link

leninbenjamin · 13-02-2008 1:41pm

estebancambias wrote: »

I don't know, hence the word perhaps.

he was going to leave salsburg anyway wasn't he? that could be an old quote.

Mint Sauce · 13-02-2008 1:44pm

DesF wrote: »

OK.

NOTHING is confirmed yet.

Trapattoni could still find his marbles.

Delaney could still fúck this up.

As I've said a hundred times, I will not believe the story until I see a manager beside Smarmy Bastard with some kind of Ireland flag or green shamrock held up.

Until I see definitive proof, I don't believe it.

I'm talking poking my finger into his side here. Bleeding hands type stuff.

DesF wrote: »

My basis for pessimism is that it's John Delaney.

That's all I need.

Anyway, what makes you so sure it IS Trapattoni?

A few newspaper reports? Rumours?

Where is the evidence?

As I said.

Not until I hear the FAI announce it, will I believe it.

And neither should anyone else.

not quite sure i'll beleive it until i see him in his ireland tracksuit, sitting in the irish dugout, this farce has gone on so long, absolutly anything could happen, and probably still will

BaZmO* · 13-02-2008 1:45pm

leninbenjamin wrote: »

he was going to leave salsburg anyway wasn't he? that could be an old quote.

Look at the first part of the quote.

monkey9 · 13-02-2008 1:45pm

From the official Red Bull Salzburg website:

13.02.2008

Trapattoni off to Ireland at end of season.
Coach Trapattoni aims to depart with his 23rd title. “Leaving the title as a farewell present to my Bulls is now my number one aim!” Preview: T-Mobile Bundesliga, Round 24.
Three points required as Bulls await first of 13 finals. Red Bull Salzburg v SV Mattersburg, Friday 15/02/2008 7:30 pm, Bulls Arena.

http://www.redbulls.com/soccer/salzburg/

monkey9 · 13-02-2008 1:47pm

Eeek!! Dub13 got there before me.

~Rebel~ · 13-02-2008 1:52pm

Its a step, but we're not there yet.

Trapattoni was almost certainly leaving them anyway. He was closely linked with a role at West Ham according to Faubert last week, so regardless of what job he takes, he wasn't extending his contract with Salzburg.

Hopefully it'll be all official come this evening.

estebancambias · 13-02-2008 1:53pm

What? People are doubting it even though the club he is with has confirmed it?????

_blank_ · 13-02-2008 2:01pm

RTE Radio reporting it too.

Still, nothing official from FAI, and until then...

BaZmO* · 13-02-2008 2:04pm

I wouldn't be as cynical as Des (I don't think anybody is!

) But I'm not getting excited about it until it's been officially confirmed.

_blank_ · 13-02-2008 2:07pm

Some quotes from Trapattoni.

Was contacted by the FAI 10 days ago.

Then he rang Brady.

Brady told him to take it.

He signed the contract yesterday.

He says Ireland shouldn't be regarded as a second division team, and have potential.

He mighht not be available for the Serbia Friendly in April as he is contracted to RBS until May.

....

I believe it now.

_blank_ · 13-02-2008 2:08pm

If you have a radio near you (or the internet, I assume everyone here has access to the internet:p) tune to RTE1, they are giving this a fair bit of coverage in the One O'Clock news

~Rebel~ · 13-02-2008 2:09pm

estebancambias wrote: »

What? People are doubting it even though the club he is with has confirmed it?????

So far the only quote from Trapattoni is;
“Leaving the title as a farewell present to my Bulls is now my number one aim!”

Until something comes with ""'s around it saying I have accepted the role of Ireland manager, ill remain as i am which is optimistic and hopefull but still cautious. Been burned too many times with football where something seemed like a certainty only for it to not come to pass. Just ask DIC.

_blank_ · 13-02-2008 2:10pm

He is on the radio now, himself, saying he signed the contract.

It's official.

~Rebel~ · 13-02-2008 2:10pm

DesF wrote: »

If you have a radio near you (or the internet, I assume everyone here has access to the internet:p) tune to RTE1, they are giving this a fair bit of coverage in the One O'Clock news

Listening now, Cheers Des!

Feeling relieved and much happier now

Welcome Trapa!

Has a bit of English, im impressed! Definately has enough for a good rant

mike65 · 13-02-2008 2:12pm

His Englerlish is fine, better than Bradys.

Mike.

_blank_ · 13-02-2008 2:12pm

The man is insane.

he thinks Ireland can get first place in the group :eek:

BaZmO* · 13-02-2008 2:14pm

DesF wrote: »

He is on the radio now, himself, saying he signed the contract.

It's official.

Fantastic!!! Absolutely delighted about this. FINALLY someone decent in charge!

I suppose the Italian game will now take place in one of the bigger Italian stadiums what with the added interest?

~Rebel~ · 13-02-2008 2:14pm

I am actually soo happy!

Perfect man to have for the Italian fixtures as well.

Excellent that Chippy might have a role to play as well.

Big Ears · 13-02-2008 2:16pm

DesF wrote: »

The man is insane.

he thinks Ireland can get first place in the group :eek:

So crazy it just might work :eek:

BaZmO* · 13-02-2008 2:16pm

DesF wrote: »

The man is insane.

he thinks Ireland can get first place in the group :eek:

Fair fvcks to him!
None of this, "We're aiming for 2nd or 3rd" nonsense!!

Dave! · 13-02-2008 2:17pm

DesF wrote: »

He is on the radio now, himself, saying he signed the contract.

It's official.

That could just be Delaney putting on a voice and f*cking with us!

Don't fall for it!!!

I'm lumping on El Tel, what odds are PP giving now?

V9 · 13-02-2008 2:21pm

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3141852,00.html

and there we go

PiE · 13-02-2008 2:21pm

So should we be praising the selection panel for not rushing into it and waiting for "the right man" yet?

estebancambias · 13-02-2008 2:23pm

DesF wrote: »

The man is insane.

he thinks Ireland can get first place in the group :eek:

Brilliant that is what we need, a manager who accepts nothing but the best.

V9 · 13-02-2008 2:25pm

Agreed, we need someone to come in and grab the team by the scruff of the neck and squeeze preformences that we are more than able to churn out, good times ahead indeed

mike65 · 13-02-2008 2:26pm

Is John Delaney a genius? Are the three wise men due the Freedom of All Cities, Towns and Villages?

Mike.

~Rebel~ · 13-02-2008 2:26pm

PiE wrote: »

So should we be praising the selection panel for not rushing into it and waiting for "the right man" yet?

Im gonna just take the easy way out and just praise Brady for getting this to happen.

eirebhoy · 13-02-2008 2:26pm

Pity we have to wait so long for the football now. I'm over the moon.

He studied tapes of the Wales and Brazil match btw. What a man.

V9 · 13-02-2008 2:27pm

mike65 wrote: »

Is John Delaney a genius? Are the three wise men due the Freedom of All Cities, Towns and Villages?

Mike.

Ask that question again by Christmas

_blank_ · 13-02-2008 2:27pm

mike65 wrote: »

Is John Delaney a genius?

No.

estebancambias · 13-02-2008 2:30pm

eirebhoy wrote: »

Pity we have to wait so long for the football now. I'm over the moon.

He studied tapes of the Wales and Brazil match btw. What a man.

I love the man.

ironictoaster · 13-02-2008 2:31pm

When he is appointed I hope this thread will be deleted as I never want to see it again!

estebancambias · 13-02-2008 2:33pm

Co-****ing sign.

13-02-2008 2:38pm

This news has me in such a good mood. A good manager ffs, about ****ing time ! The man has a great record, hes passionate and hes a total nutjob. It cant get better.

BaZmO* · 13-02-2008 2:48pm

Funny though, the FAI really are an organisation of opposites.

Inexperienced ex Ireland player in the numero uno role with a extremely experienced international manger as second in command and pay them a pittance.
This way didn't work? Well we'll do the complete opposite this time.
We'll get an extremely experienced international manger in the numero uno role with an inexperienced ex Ireland player as second in command and pay them a fortune. Not complaining this time though!!

Rockee · 13-02-2008 2:51pm

creggy wrote: »

When he is appointed I hope this thread will be deleted as I never want to see it again!

Same here. FAI this, FAI that. Its over, done, Trapatonni in. Thread over.

Xavi6 · 13-02-2008 3:01pm

In before the lock

BaZmO* · 13-02-2008 3:07pm

2000th Post!!! Woohoo!!! Lock now!!

Xavi6 · 13-02-2008 3:10pm

2000th reply!!!!

Long live El Trap!!!

How does it take 13 monkeys to hire a manager? Answer 113 days

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