Katy Posted 23 August 2006 Posted 23 August 2006 According to SSN Roy Keane is to be the new Sunderland manager
oundlefox Posted 23 August 2006 Posted 23 August 2006 Wonder how many times he'll get sent off from the touchline? Could start a fight with himself an empty house.
Matt Posted 23 August 2006 Posted 23 August 2006 "World Class" ah? Not saying he won't be a world class manager because no-one knows he may be brilliant but Quinn sticking he head out in saying that and then bringing in an unproven, 1st time manager! I know we have an unproven, first time manager but our manager has been assistant and coaching for a while, and our chairman didn't say we'd be bringing in a world class replacement.
Guest Gist Posted 23 August 2006 Posted 23 August 2006 I think it's a good choice Keane is very expierienced and he has to start somewhere.
Granno Posted 23 August 2006 Posted 23 August 2006 well done sunderland...one inexperienced manager for another....
oundlefox Posted 23 August 2006 Posted 23 August 2006 Perhaps Sunderland are going for another new record. Most defeats in a season Most managers in a season He had a good master in Fergie though, so those Sunderland lads better be preparing themselves for a few hairdryer moments, or the stray flying boot in the dressing room
dandannieldanok Posted 23 August 2006 Posted 23 August 2006 Appointment that may do well for publicity but what Sunderland don't need right now is somebody with absolutely no coaching experience.
Ricey Posted 23 August 2006 Posted 23 August 2006 Haha Quinn hasn't a clue, world class manager? How can anyone say that yet.
Ultra Posted 23 August 2006 Posted 23 August 2006 Appointment that may do well for publicity but what Sunderland don't need right now is somebody with absolutely no coaching experience. Agreed. This is not the league to learn one's trade in management, even if Boothroyd and RK are exceptions to that role. Given that many of the squad were signed by Keane's old buddy Mick McCarthy this deal has the potential to go horribly wrong. It wouldn't be a total surprise if Sunderland were relegated again this season!
oundlefox Posted 23 August 2006 Posted 23 August 2006 Should be an interesting working relationship as Quinn and Keane had a right old spat when Keano jumped ship out of the ROI's World Cup campaign in Japan. The board meetings could be interesting.
London_Fox Posted 23 August 2006 Posted 23 August 2006 He's good Brian Kidd with him though...good be a factor.
Thracian Posted 23 August 2006 Posted 23 August 2006 Appointment that may do well for publicity but what Sunderland don't need right now is somebody with absolutely no coaching experience. I imagine they've had lots of coaching these last months. What they need is some focus. I guarantee Keane will give them that. Brian Clough and Martin O'Neill never struck/strike me as big on coaching and I'm sure Keane will know someone who can look after that anyway (wasn't Kidd mentioned?). What the players will be now is answerable for setting standards. Anyone falling short just won't be tolerated for very long because Keane won't accept excuses and I don't believe he'll accept losing for long.
lookwhaticando Posted 24 August 2006 Posted 24 August 2006 When he said "world class" I thought he meant manager, not thug. Still, good luck to him - he's gonna bloody need it at Sunderland.
Shum Posted 24 August 2006 Posted 24 August 2006 Didn't Quinn and Keane fall out at the World Cup in 2002?
Stevosevic Posted 24 August 2006 Posted 24 August 2006 I have 100% confidence in Keane's ability to take Sunderland down
OBO Posted 24 August 2006 Posted 24 August 2006 This seems like the worst appointment ever to me. World Class?! He's never managed a team in his life! I'm aware I may be completely wrong and he might be one of these new managers who just seem to fit straight into the job problem free, but he doesn't seem like the managerial type to me really I'd LOVE it if Sunderland went down though (early days I know, but still)
Ric Flair Posted 24 August 2006 Posted 24 August 2006 Didn't Quinn and Keane fall out at the World Cup in 2002? Yeah! In Keane's autobiography (which is a very good read) he called Quinn a muppet and a twat for not sticking up for him. Quinn and other experienced Irish players had voiced the same concerns Keane had but when it came to Keano having it out with McCarthy over it, they didn't back Keane up. I think Keane has the minerals to be a good manager, but it's never as easy as that. If he does still have a grudge with Quinn then i'm surprised he's took the job but if the pressure's on then it could all end in tears again.
Dr The Singh Posted 24 August 2006 Posted 24 August 2006 It could work both ways, Keane has experience etc, knows nothing about the champoinship!! But he has worked with some good players and manager plus he has Brian Kidd as his assistant, and he may turn out to be inspirational!!!! Overall a risky signing!!!
Janx Posted 24 August 2006 Posted 24 August 2006 He's good Brian Kidd with him though...good be a factor. Are you replacing words you cant spell or dont know with the word "good"... Im lost otherwise??
lookwhaticando Posted 24 August 2006 Posted 24 August 2006 Are you replacing words you cant spell or dont know with the word "good"... Im lost otherwise?? :laugh: I'm guessing the typing errors were alcohol-induced As for Keane, The Singh is right - he's got no experience of the Championship or it's players. This lack of Championship knowledge could be a costly blunder for Quinn. (Then again, he gave it a go himself and failed, so he already knows what he's letting himself in for by hiring someone else similarly experienced).
Mort Posted 24 August 2006 Posted 24 August 2006 Just hope Kean doesnt suddenly turn into an amazing sucess... knowing our luck we'd be the first team they'd beat, bloody anoying considering if we can beat SouthEnd on Saturday i think we stand a chance in a number of the uncomming games (forgetting our two trips to Brum for the time being).
Thracian Posted 24 August 2006 Posted 24 August 2006 It might be hard to get a regular manager to take on the situation at Sunderland anyway - and without doubt there's going to be a good chance of failure whoever's appointed. Keane probably has more chance of keeping Sunderland up than most because he has a long history of being a winner and will convey that attitude to everyone around him - and I mean everyone.
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