FAI...June 2024 Friendlies v Hungary and Portugal

[Itchy]

The damage is so bad that I would say Ireland have no hoep of qualifying for anything. They need to get rid of the current manager, get someone who can get the players enjoying playing again, use the Euro qualifiers to work on a way of play and then focus on the following world cup. Delaney made a huge balls up giving O Neill a new contract.

[BennyCake]

Ireland have the poorest selection of forwards I've ever known. Other than Shane Long, who else is there? I can't even name one.

While that's not the only problem, it's still a big one.

[bogball88]

Only way Ireland wont make the play offs is if a significant number of the first and second seeds do not qualify directly through the group stages which start in March. Almost guaranteed to make the play offs, which consists of two 1 legged ties. Still wouldn't fancy them to make it through that.

FAI got the Danish stewards to confiscate flags and banners calling for O'Neill to get the boot and also for John Delaney to go

[Hound]

Ireland have the poorest selection of forwards I've ever known. Other than Shane Long, who else is there? I can't even name one.

While that's not the only problem, it's still a big one.

It's not like we're creating chances that the forwards are missing! Unlike the North.

[Cunny Funt]

Ireland have the poorest selection of forwards I've ever known. Other than Shane Long, who else is there? I can't even name one.

While that's not the only problem, it's still a big one.

It's not like we're creating chances that the forwards are missing! Unlike the North.

Those responsible for creating chances is lighter on options than the selection of decent forwards to be fair. 

[lurganblue]

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1121/1012329-oneill-holds-crunch-talks-with-the-fai-claims-report/

The end is nigh... or he is getting a pay rise.

[laoislad]

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1121/1012329-oneill-holds-crunch-talks-with-the-fai-claims-report/

The end is nigh... or he is getting a pay rise.

Hopefully he's gone along with his trouble making sidekick.
Big Mick is free give it to him or I'd even like to see Stephen Kenny get s shot at it.

[Shamrock Shore]

O'Neill and Keane are gone 

[Helix]

O'Neill and Keane are gone 

Had to happen. Stephen Kenny if he wants the job.

[Shamrock Shore]

I'm sure Mick McCarthy will have the cv ready.

The FAI tried the local man before in more recent times. Not sure if Kenny, great manager and all that he is, could manage lads with notions.

[seafoid]

O'Neill and Keane are gone 

If the problem is the system it won't make any difference.
The FAI missed the boat on the development of young players and this is now a problem at senior level
It is not easy to fix. Mick O'Dowd said the Meath manager after the next one might start winning. Maybe it's like that. 

Losing attitudes are insidious. You have to drop people even if they have loads of experience when they have no belief. You have to build it in young players.
Ireland are disorganised and will be playing teams who aren't. It takes time for young lads to build experience. Kilkenny are learning that now.
Fan expectations are not realistic.

Look at how well the rugby team is doing but that took years to get right. 

If you look at Dunphy analysing the manager after the honeymoon period in videos going back to Staunton there is a constant theme.
I don't think it's been about the manager for the last 14 years. 

[seafoid]

I'm sure Mick McCarthy will have the cv ready.

The FAI tried the local man before in more recent times. Not sure if Kenny, great manager and all that he is, could manage lads with notions.

https://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/rep-of-ireland/next-permanent-manager

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[yellowcard]

Not before time, although I don't believe the 'resign' bit of it. I'd say they have negotiated a pay off package for themselves.

The attention should be on John Delaney but unfortunately he is accountable to nobody. It's not exactly an attractive job at the minute but the salary should be no more than €500k given the level of player we have. He has gone for big names with the last 2 appointments when that money would be far better spent in developing grass roots structures.

[Boycey]

Mick McCarthy is the standout candidate but do we really want to go back to the future? Stephen Kenny maybe but as someone said further back would lads take instruction from a LOI manager.


I might put a few quid on Paddy Powers 500/1 on Francis Brennan