Bagworthblue Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 Why not? Owners have lost a lot of support sacking Pearson so appointing O'Neill would win that support back. more importantly though, they want the £ms that being in the prem brings and you don't employ a bloke just because you think he will be popular at the risk of relegation
Rincewind Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 Don't get it. nor me It was something a mate put on Facebook. More funny than anything else. Others may not see his posts which I never thought about. Martin O'Neil to be new Leicester manager.Just seen Gary lineker in lamp lighters, Jürgen klinsman in market tavern, Frank Worthington in a strip club. And Steven Gerrard having a English breakfast and cocktail in the fountain. Honestly. .x
RedSoxUK Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 It amazes me the high regard people hold Pearson in, especially when I suspect most of his biggest fans now were probably howling for his head about 6 months ago. Pearson came good in the end. That good run last season does not mean we were nailed on to continue like that this season. For me, all emotion aside, MON is a safer bet than Pearson. He has many years experience and has proven to be able to improve a club he is managing. The irrational sentiment is not with the people who want MON back, but with people over-estimating what Pearson actually proved last season. I think you're half there, I stuck by Pearson even when a minority which turned into a majority wanted him gone. I'm a firm believer in sticking with your manager / 1st team coach through the bad times rather than a short-term solution which is never fully backed up by stats. After our 07-08 season with Rob Kelly > Martin Allen > Gary Megson > Ian Holloway, it was clear this approach and constant re-employment of coaches / managers negatively effects the side. Pearson did so well, and was relatively consistent in his performances as manager - even through our non-win period last season, it wasn't too frustrating because we were always going to be down in the dumps and not Manchester United - stick with the manager you chose, who has the support of his team. We're now a situation where we can either grow, stagnate, or regress back down to the Championship without the manager who protected and supplied this team with their performances. I agree O'Neil would be a safer bet if he wasn't to impede on the structure of LCFC, which has proven to be a success since Pearson 1st came, and returned. I would welcome O'Neil working with Shaky and Walsh under Jon Rudkin who knows and would likely be suggesting O'Neil to the board. I don't think many people are over-estimating what Pearson achieved last season what so over. Forget the final streak of wins, over the course of the season we mostly played good attractive football and were incredibly unlucky at times - we finished 14th, we only had to finish 17th and realistically on the disparity of divisions, could've easily finished 18th. Pearson over-achieved in the 1st year back in the prem if anything.
Bagworthblue Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 I think you're half there, I stuck by Pearson even when a minority which turned into a majority wanted him gone. I'm a firm believer in sticking with your manager / 1st team coach through the bad times rather than a short-term solution which is never fully backed up by stats. After our 07-08 season with Rob Kelly > Martin Allen > Gary Megson > Ian Holloway, it was clear this approach and constant re-employment of coaches / managers negatively effects the side. Pearson did so well, and was relatively consistent in his performances as manager - even through our non-win period last season, it wasn't too frustrating because we were always going to be down in the dumps and not Manchester United - stick with the manager you chose, who has the support of his team. We're now a situation where we can either grow, stagnate, or regress back down to the Championship without the manager who protected and supplied this team with their performances. I agree O'Neil would be a safer bet if he wasn't to impede on the structure of LCFC, which has proven to be a success since Pearson 1st came, and returned. I would welcome O'Neil working with Shaky and Walsh under Jon Rudkin who knows and would likely be suggesting O'Neil to the board. I don't think many people are over-estimating what Pearson achieved last season what so over. Forget the final streak of wins, over the course of the season we mostly played good attractive football and were incredibly unlucky at times - we finished 14th, we only had to finish 17th and realistically on the disparity of divisions, could've easily finished 18th. Pearson over-achieved in the 1st year back in the prem if anything. i could have written this - exactly my thoughts
Grey Fox Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 Interestingly the independent says that John Rudkin and MON are close friends. Perfectly possible for friends to have a hypothetical conversation. If I remember right, MON also recommended Andrew Neville for Director of Football back in 1998. They had previously worked together at Norwich. That means two of the people helping to pick the new manager both have strong links with MON. I can see why they might put his name forward, but that doesn't mean that he will take the job. That is my main concern. I hope he feels like he has unfinished business in the premier league after the way it ended at Sunderland. He seems like a man that wouldn't want being sacked by Sunderland to be the end for him.
Scotch Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 Probably been suggested already but..... If MON did return, I would love to see him go into the advisory role with Neill Lennon as manager. I think it would be a good blend of young and old, passion and experience!
Nickfosse Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 If I remember right, MON also recommended Andrew Neville for Director of Football back in 1998. They had previously worked together at Norwich. That means two of the people helping to pick the new manager both have strong links with MON. I can see why the might put his name forward, but that doesn't mean that he will take the job. That is my main concern. I hope he feels like he has unfinished business in the premier league after the way it ended at Sunderland. He seems like a man that wouldn't want being sacked by Sunderland to be the end for him. Yes, that's right. MON brought Neville to the club. I agree, I am very much hoping that he wants to come back, but can well see him not walking away from Ireland. Not really his style.
Grey Fox Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 Yes, that's right. MON brought Neville to the club. I agree, I am very much hoping that he wants to come back, but can well see him not walking away from Ireland. Not really his style. I think that could depend on whether he still feels wanted by the IFA. There have been reports out of Ireland today that the IFA would be willing to let him leave. However these were later conflicted by other reports saying they would like him to stay. He comes across as the type that remains loyal to those that remain loyal to him. So if the IFA want him to remain in his job, I think that is what he'll probably choose to do. My fingers are crossed that is not the case. Then we'll have a great chance of attracting him back.
Guest Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 Probably been suggested already but..... If MON did return, I would love to see him go into the advisory role with Neill Lennon as manager. I think it would be a good blend of young and old, passion and experience! Firstly, Neil Lennon has done nothing as manager to suggest that he is a worth Prem boss. Second, after Celtic, why would he think he needs to have an advisor?
itsaknockeart Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 Yes, that's right. MON brought Neville to the club. I agree, I am very much hoping that he wants to come back, but can well see him not walking away from Ireland. Not really his style. My thoughts also. This 'never broken a contract' thing seems quite important to him. However, what if the FAI agreed to let him do both jobs until his Ireland contract is up (anyone know when that is?). Reckon Leicester would agree to that if that's what it took to land him as manager?
Nickfosse Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 My thoughts also. This 'never broken a contract' thing seems quite important to him. However, what if the FAI agreed to let him do both jobs until his Ireland contract is up (anyone know when that is?). Reckon Leicester would agree to that if that's what it took to land him as manager? Contract ends next year after euros
itsaknockeart Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 Contract ends next year after euros Right, so (assuming they don't make the Finals) we're only talking a handful more Ireland games. Seems feasible that all parties would agree to that.
Guest bss9401 Posted 10 July 2015 Posted 10 July 2015 This has been big news and all over the media all day. A simple call from Martin's or FAI's media team to any news reporter stating that he is staying would immediately put the matter to bed. The fact that they have not must mean something. Come back Martin!
dorsetboy Posted 11 July 2015 Posted 11 July 2015 been pondering this all day and still cant make my mind up When you look at our squad it has so many similarities with the old mon squad two powerful cb ,2 decent wingers and one with excellent crossing ability , a tall striker and a workhorse up front playing a system mon uses . he knows the club,the people and the fans its a match made in heaven . or is it There are still folk about who have not forgiven him for walking out on us. The expectation would be huge especially from the older gen fans , would they expect european football , top 10 finishes and cup final wins ? thats a massive pressure on someone to come back to knowing it could all go wrong . also i know its not long ago since he managed in the prem but even so he does seem to now be a bit behind the times and not as energetic and passionate on the touchline. im 50/50 either way if he comes , i would feel happier if he did come and the club announced they have given new contracts to shakey and walsh for his backroom team as this would give stabilty.
enmac Posted 11 July 2015 Posted 11 July 2015 I really like MON. Obviously a great bloke and extremely smart, but for some reason I'm not enthused. I'm not sure why, but good luck to him, whatever happens. Sent from my BNTV600 using Tapatalk
chapero82 Posted 11 July 2015 Posted 11 July 2015 I really like MON. Obviously a great bloke and extremely smart, but for some reason I'm not enthused. I'm not sure why, but good luck to him, whatever happens. Sent from my BNTV600 using Tapatalk It's because most people have been expecting Klopp on here so anybody would feel like a letdown compared to him
grth2004 Posted 11 July 2015 Posted 11 July 2015 As a person who lived and breathed the Martin oneill years I'd be very happy to see him come back home , the other options I've seen just seem very depressing so why not bring Martin back with some money and see what happens , surely that's better than half the other options,
chapero82 Posted 11 July 2015 Posted 11 July 2015 As a person who lived and breathed the Martin oneill years I'd be very happy to see him come back home , the other options I've seen just seem very depressing so why not bring Martin back with some money and see what happens , surely that's better than half the other options, Agree completely
Lambert09 Posted 11 July 2015 Posted 11 July 2015 If any manager deserves a chance and for us to take a gamble MON is that man. Things may have changed but I don't agree with this 'never go back' rubbish. What happened, happened! We will always have these memory's. If he comes here and fails i still won't forget those cup finals, claridges' shin, Izzet and Lennons partnership, Heskeys England call, a short stay in Europe. The fact is this is a separate team, a separate situation a complete blank canvas. All I know is that I'm excited that we have a guy who shared these memory's with us and knows just how amazing it would be to get it back. Say what you want but Klopp, Ranieri, Hiddink they don't know what this club is about. MON does and I for one am ready for the good times to come back!
Aus Fox Posted 11 July 2015 Posted 11 July 2015 I suggest you look up Icelands team where the majority of the players play in the Danish top flight. They have just four players who play in the big four European leagues. A comparable number to Ireland. They've managed to beat Netherlands. Northern Ireland have a lesser group I admit, they also have less players to pick from. They also managed to beat teams of a comparable quality to Scotland which Ireland failed to do. Sunderland went in the drop zone during his time there. Iceland got a win over the Dutch a team playing very poorly in qualifying Ireland got a point away to the world Champions te team that only 1 year ago put 7 past Brazil in their own back yard.You cannot compare two teams playing against different opposition, it's floored with so many factors involved. Look at Ireland and Northern Irelands last 5 results Northern Ireland Romania 2-0 L Scotland 1-0 L Finland 2-1 W Qatar 1-1 D Romania 0-0 D Rep of Ireland Scotland 1-0 L USA 4-1 W Poland 1-1 England 0-0 Scotland 1-1 It's hard to compare but which results would you prefer? But I would say Rep have got far better results recently than Norther Ireland. Also on te point about beating Scotland you will notice both teams lost 1-0 to the only team try have both played and Republic got a draw in the other game.
merlin1969 Posted 11 July 2015 Posted 11 July 2015 Republic of Ireland ready to allow Martin O’Neill to return to Leicester Cityhttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/10/republic-ireland-martin-oneill-leicester-city-job
merlin1969 Posted 11 July 2015 Posted 11 July 2015 Martin O'Neill return to Leicester City would be popular choice among fans, says Matt ElliottRead more: http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Martin-O-Neill-return-Leicester-City-popular/story-26878253-detail/story.html#ixzz3fYVXdJlQ Follow us: @Leicester_Merc on Twitter | leicestermercury on Facebook
Far Post Gerry Posted 11 July 2015 Posted 11 July 2015 I reckon MON would fit in nicely if he came back. People say the club now is unrecognizable from when MON was here, and they're right. But there are a few similarities between MON and NP's Leicester sides.... Three big, scary centre halves (Sinclair, Elliott, Taggart/Huth, Wes, Was), an annoying git who chases everything (Sav/Vardy), a quality crosser (Guppy/Albrighton), a bit of midfield class (Izzet/Cambiasso - different styles but both quality). Only thing we're lacking now is a Lennon-style battler, and the only thing we lacked then was some Mahrez-esque creativity. MON's had a rough few years, but I reckon we could be exactly what he needs to rediscover his mojo. And if he does, then he would be exactly what we need too.
st albans fox Posted 11 July 2015 Posted 11 July 2015 I suspect MON is one of the few appointments we could make who would understand the squad and its strengths/weaknesses in relation to PL football. With that in mind, he is a safe appointment considering the pressure on staying up next season. All the others are coming from outside the PL and wouldn't have a clue about our players idiosyncrasies etc. We may need someone with a bit more lateral thinking in the future, but a safe pair of hands for a few seasons - yep, I'd take him in a heartbeat.
Tielemans63 Posted 11 July 2015 Posted 11 July 2015 Hopefully, if MON returns, Shakey and Walsh can keep their positions.
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