JPM1983 Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 He's been seen at the ground, mate works in the shop Seen getting of a National Express in St Margaret's.
cc_star Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 No! He's bloody awful His infectious enthusiasm & drive was contagious which brought him his success here, he's lost that and his tactics are woeful in the modern game. I kno0w a few Irish fans who would pay for a private jet to fly him over. why no Karanka links?
Simmsy Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 Personally I don't fancy this as think it could potentially tarnish his reputation here if things didn't work out. Everyone would have to be 100% behind him though due to his legendary status here.
Stevosevic Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 I'd be disappointed but maybe he has learnt since his Sunderland days? He's an intelligent bloke who i am sure would reflect.
Julian Joachim Jr Shabadoo Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 I think it could work - we have a similar hard-working squad from his days here. I'd rather him than a few of the other candidates, and I'd much rather we get someone in sooner with a chance to work with the squad and maybe have a say in who to bring in before it's too late
Finnegan Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 I actually think MON with Walsh and Shakespeare would be a good team, as long as O'Neil was willing to accept that things were working the way they were in sports science terms and didn't stop that practice. He's a top man manager and motivator, with the rest of the backroom staff in hand I'd be happy for him to come back without JR.
Frank to be Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 I think O'Neil is intelligent and honest enough to know whether or not he's really up for the job, he won't want to tarnish his reputation so if he does accept the job you can be sure that he's feeling confident and up for the challenge. A confident and up for it Martin O'Neil is a hell of a force. Would take him as long as he didn't take too much persuading.
Ollie93 Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 I think he's had his time here. If he came back and we went down he would be remembered for that rather that what he achieved before.
Julian Joachim Jr Shabadoo Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 I think he's had his time here. If he came back and we went down he would be remembered for that rather that what he achieved before. But what about Pearson? He did great things in his first spell. Came back, did even greater things. If we took MON on he'd need a bit of time to adjust but he's always got the job done
JPM1983 Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 No! He's bloody awful His infectious enthusiasm & drive was contagious which brought him his success here, he's lost that and his tactics are woeful in the modern game. I kno0w a few Irish fans who would pay for a private jet to fly him over. why no Karanka links? He's not awful, but Ireland aren't exactly pulling up trees in the Euro qualifiers. And Sunderland have had struggles with a few managers, not just MON. Be nice just to see a decision has been made and we can move forward, feels a bit like the club are treading water at the moment.
Fox92 Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 But what about Pearson? He did great things in his first spell. Came back, did even greater things. If we took MON on he'd need a bit of time to adjust but he's always got the job done How can O'Neill achieve more than he did?
Stevosevic Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 How can O'Neill achieve more than he did? Top 10 and an FA Cup
Fox Ulike Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 If we're talking about ex-Managers we could do worse than take a look at Gordon Milne.
TrentFox Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 If he could work with the existing back room team, this would be manna from heaven after PrekiGate.
Guest WarehamFox Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 What happened between O'Neill and Robertson? Why do they not work together any more?
cc_star Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 I actually think MON with Walsh and Shakespeare would be a good team, as long as O'Neil was willing to accept that things were working the way they were in sports science terms and didn't stop that practice. He's a top man manager and motivator, with the rest of the backroom staff in hand I'd be happy for him to come back without JR. Is... Was He needs to get that confidence & enthusiasm back, if he does I expect he'll be able to the job we require... but if it's the MoN from the end of his Villa reign, through Sunderland & Ireland.... No thanks
Will1981 Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 cant believe some of you wouldn't want him back he is a legend. He would be perfect as his perfered formation (5-3-2 with wing backs) is the one we finished so well with last season so the players will not have to adjust to a new way of playing. Also he would sort out our two weakest parts of our game, attacking and defending set pieces. PS you cant use his record at Sunderland against him as every single manager who has managed them in the last 10 years has been awful maybe it is something to do with their players.
Fox92 Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 What happened between O'Neill and Robertson? Why do they not work together any more? Robertson suffered a suspected heart attack the other year. I think he retired?
TrentFox Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 Robertson suffered a suspected heart attack the other year. I think he retired?Everyone on FoxesTalk had one this week!!!!
Julian Joachim Jr Shabadoo Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 How can O'Neill achieve more than he did? How can anyone though? Given backing and time, there's always a chance, and the man shone in cup competitions. I'd have faith in him. Even if he's not doing great with Ireland and didn't wow at Sunderland, it might be a case of we are the club he clicks at. Imagine we took him on, finished next season 12-14th and won the League Cup. Not out the question
Merging Cultures Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 I'd like him to return. It would be hard for him to repeat his previous success, but I'd back him.
Raw Dykes Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 I don't think this is a good idea at all. He's a lot older, and the game has moved on a long way since he was last here. I'd hate to see this happen.
Fox92 Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 How can anyone though? Given backing and time, there's always a chance, and the man shone in cup competitions. I'd have faith in him. Even if he's not doing great with Ireland and didn't wow at Sunderland, it might be a case of we are the club he clicks at. Imagine we took him on, finished next season 12-14th and won the League Cup. Not out the question It's not out the question but it could also go the other way too. I'm not sure he would want to tarnish his reputation here, and I think the same way.
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