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Or from the Club's point of view, he for us. I really don't think he has the vision to progress any further with our limited resources (or even greater as he is reluctant to use new players).
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[Albion] Hughton For Ireland Manager ?
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Or from the Club's point of view, he for us. I really don't think he has the vision to progress any further with our limited resources (or even greater as he is reluctant to use new players).
portlock seagull
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- Jul 28, 2003
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This could be perfect timing, what with 'arry coming out the jungle in the next few weeks he could replace big Chris.
Jolly Red Giant
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- Jul 11, 2015
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Jaysus - I hope not - Kenny is a LOI manager - he managed Dunfermline for a year and was a disaster - and Bruce should retire, he's past it.
Like Hughton, McCarthy is underrated - his first stint with Ireland was his second job - hewas manager of Millwall. He made a lot of blunders when Ireland manager, including the Roy Keane debacle. Since then he has a lot more experience, has proven capable of getting teams into the PL but was never given the money to keep them there and for the last six years he has kept Ipswich competitive without any money (and look at where they are now when he is gone).
McCarthy could get it - and I think he could do a decent job - but every Irish person would want Hughton ahead of him.
The FAI are skint, not a chance they could afford the compensation.
Gritt23
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Really? I'd be amazed, and frankly, a little bit critical, if he was to walk away from a safe job in the Premier League for International Football. It's rarely a job that snares a guy who is in demand in club football these days. It is like semi-retirement when a guy cannot do the grind of the day-to-day anymore, has lost his club football mojo and takes a well paid part-time job, largely on his reputation. That's not for Hughton anytime soon in my view.
Plus huge bonus for league position. We are all motivated by money in some way!!
Gritt23
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Has Keane stood down as well?
Brian Fantana
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Yes.
hoveboyslim
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Don't think they could afford him
Paris
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Fair analysis. I get the feeling you're a bit closer to this emotionally than I am. I've always kept an eye out for the Republic of Ireland since USA 94. Hopefully you get a solid appointment that can take you to the next Euro's. Hughton will undoubtedly end up managing the R.O.I, but as others have said on this thread...his work here is not done, yet.
Tom Hark Preston Park
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- Jul 6, 2003
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Daft speculation. Pretty sure CH would be a shoo-in (or shoe-in to some of you) if he were currently unemployed. But he's not. And highly unlikely to be anytime soon.
Moshe Gariani
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- Mar 10, 2005
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If Chris gets the job then we can go on the COYBIG chat page and warn their fans to expect negative and boring football.
Jolly Red Giant
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- Jul 11, 2015
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'negative and boring football' - have you seen an Irish international match recently -
In the past year -
Played 11
Won 1 (2-1 friendly against USA)
Drew 5
Lost 5
Goals for 5
Goals against 15
In competitive fixtures - played 6 won 0 drew 2 lost 4 and only scored 2 goals.
And against Denmark a few days ago the Danes had almost 80% possession and 25 shots on goal - the Irish team barely made it out of their own half during the entire game.
Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
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The timing's all wrong for Hughton. His stock as a shrewd Prem manager has never been so high, while the Republic are toothless without the now-retired Robbie Keane.
Given that the bulk of the squad are Championship players then appointing Mick McCarthy makes sense in that he'll know them well, I'll expect he would have watched all Ireland's games and know their strengths and weaknesses already.
Given that the bulk of the squad are Championship players then appointing Mick McCarthy makes sense in that he'll know them well, I'll expect he would have watched all Ireland's games and know their strengths and weaknesses already.
This. The Ireland job will probably come up at least 3-4 more times before Hughton wants to move into semi-retirement. He'll take it when he finally feels that's right.
jasetheace
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Honestly that list!. The only credible names on there are CH and Lennon. But neither will want it. Oh to be faced with whats left!!!
- Aug 7, 2003
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Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
The bookies have this right, McCarthy must be nailed on for this. He's cheap, available, and has the experience. I'll be surprised to see them take a punt on anyone else.
oldboyroy
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If Chris reads all the doubters on here with his negative tactics he'll walk to Ireland for the job