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seafoid · January 12, 2024, 09:34:03 AM

Media speculation linking Ferguson to Chelsea

Ed Ricketts · January 12, 2024, 04:18:24 PM

Quote from: seafoid on January 12, 2024, 09:34:03 AMMedia speculation linking Ferguson to Chelsea

Lazy shite for a gullible audience.

Chelsea have raided Brighton a few times recently, so let's draw the connection again and make up some big numbers. In the real world, Chelsea need to start selling big before they're in a position to buy big again.

But more pertinently, Ferguson signed a long term contract with Brighton a few months back. And it's pretty clear he's been well advised to let his game develop in a stable environment where he'll get plenty of game time. Wouldn't expect a move this side of the 26/27 season.

dec · January 24, 2024, 02:50:32 PM

Roy Keane: Former Man Utd captain says Republic of Ireland job would 'appeal' to him

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68074065

Roy Keane said managing the Republic of Ireland would "appeal" to him as the former Manchester United captain spoke about possibly returning to management.
The Republic are in the process of finding a new boss following Stephen Kenny's exit in November.

Keane, 52, was part of Martin O'Neill's Republic coaching team between 2013 and 2018.
"International football, I enjoyed it when I was a coach," Keane said on the Stick to Football
YouTube show.
"I liked the dynamics of it where you're not in every day and it's not about bringing players in and dealing with the board every week or the academy. Yeah, that [international football] does appeal."
Keane, who has not managed since leaving Ipswich in 2011, added: "I did enjoy the dynamics when I was coaching with Martin with the Irish team.
"We had a little bit of success and when you've had a bit of success then it's brilliant, but obviously there are disappointments.
"So yeah, that could be an option." ...

seafoid · January 24, 2024, 03:02:47 PM

It seems to be down to Carsley and Lennon. Keane is not a serious candidate AFAIK

Pub Bore · January 24, 2024, 03:05:35 PM

Keane would be a disaster. He's hasn't a clue about management.

Armagh18 · January 24, 2024, 04:01:16 PM

Lennon managed to come second in a one horse race- to Steven feckin Gerrard.

Hound · January 25, 2024, 07:29:41 AM

I think Keano was more talking about being a number 2.

Haven't verified it, but I've seen it said a few times that Lennon's record in Europe with Celtic is better than Rodgers and Ange. So that's a positive for him.

Carsley would be a bit of a leap into the unknown, which hasn't really worked before with Staunton, Kerr, Kenny. But still I think I'd go with him.

Armagh18 · January 25, 2024, 08:20:51 AM

Whats Sam Allardyce at?

It's a pity the FAI hadn't a JP McManus type to pay for Mourinho.

seafoid · January 25, 2024, 10:06:11 AM

Ireland in the international context is like Liverpool in the PL. It doesn't have the mone to buy the top talent so it has to go for the less proven .For Liverpool that means younger players and for the BIG it means a manager who hasn't reached his full potential.

Itchy · January 25, 2024, 01:49:14 PM

Quote from: Armagh18 on January 25, 2024, 08:20:51 AMWhats Sam Allardyce at?

It's a pity the FAI hadn't a JP McManus type to pay for Mourinho.

They did and he paid for Trappatoni

seafoid · January 25, 2024, 07:35:04 PM

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2024/01/25/lee-carsley-set-to-be-named-stephen-kennys-replacement-as-ireland-manager/

From the Bunker · January 25, 2024, 10:38:18 PM

Quote from: seafoid on January 25, 2024, 07:35:04 PMhttps://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2024/01/25/lee-carsley-set-to-be-named-stephen-kennys-replacement-as-ireland-manager/

It's a bit of a risk like the last appointment. It's the best we could hope for. Lennon had a complete meltdown in his last stint with Celtic.
Hughton has had past pedigree, but seems to be on a downward spiral.
I won't even mention Roy Keane. He talks about wanting to go back, but he'd be better to stick to the pundit junket.
There is not much left after that.

trailer · January 26, 2024, 10:28:15 AM

Quote from: From the Bunker on January 25, 2024, 10:38:18 PM
Quote from: seafoid on January 25, 2024, 07:35:04 PMhttps://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2024/01/25/lee-carsley-set-to-be-named-stephen-kennys-replacement-as-ireland-manager/

It's a bit of a risk like the last appointment. It's the best we could hope for. Lennon had a complete meltdown in his last stint with Celtic.
Hughton has had past pedigree, but seems to be on a downward spiral.
I won't even mention Roy Keane. He talks about wanting to go back, but he'd be better to stick to the pundit junket.
There is not much left after that.

Rumour Carsley has turned them down as he feels he is next in line for the England job. According to the Daily Mail, reported by Balls.ie

johnnycool · January 26, 2024, 11:02:34 AM

Klopp now on the market

SaffronSports · January 26, 2024, 01:02:45 PM

I'm not disappointed we didn't get Carsley tbh. From what I hear he's a good coach but I think international management requires a different skill set. You'll want somebody tactical and a good motivator. You're not necessarily looking a guy that's brilliant on the training pitch to improve players as the limitations in the time you have with them probably won't allow you to develop them much anyway. That said Lennon or Keane wouldn't necessarily fit the bill either.