Micky Ruddle Posted 11 May 2007 Posted 11 May 2007 BBC Sport Link Lawrie Sanchez has resigned as Northern Ireland manager to take over at Fulham. The 47-year-old has been handed an "indefinite, rolling contract" after steering Fulham to Premiership safety following a spell as caretaker boss. He said: "Obviously it is disappointing to not be taking Northern Ireland to the European Championships. "But having discussed this at length with the chairman and the board, I understand the importance of focusing solely on the task ahead." Sanchez took over from Chris Coleman for the last five games of the season, and it was initially thought he may combine managerial roles with Fulham and Northern Ireland. But Fulham chairman Mohamed Al Fayed wanted Sanchez to concentrate on matters at Craven Cottage. He added: "During my last month or so at Fulham I became increasingly enthused by working daily with players on the training pitch, and the satisfaction that I felt at seeing the end result on a weekly basis. "The club has an incredibly professional infrastructure worthy of its Premiership status and it is my aim to finish higher than we have before, and to bring the success that the chairman and the supporters deserve for their continued commitment." Sanchez said:"I believe that the trust placed in me at this time needs to be repaid with 100% commitment. Sanchez added: "Northern Ireland will be a great job for someone and I leave the team in good shape with them at the top of their Euro 2008 qualifying group. "I wish them all the best for the future. They're disappointed but I hope they understand my actions." He said: "I came here with my eyes open. I always wanted to manage here. I have had 30 days of it so far and I've loved it. "It's a good club and I had a great feeling from the moment I walked through the door. "Obviously at the back of my mind I was thinking, I hope I do a great job, but I had no expectations beyond my 32-day contract. "Once relegation had been staved off things moved very rapidly. People were questioning who would be manager, but the club and I came to an agreement which we are both very happy with. "Hopefully I'll be here for the rest of my career." The Irish Football Association released the following statement on their official website www.irishfa.com: "The Irish FA is obviously aware of the situation between Fulham Football Club and Lawrie Sanchez. "And we would be the first to congratulate him on his appointment as their new manager and to recognise the outstanding job he has done for Northern Ireland football and the IFA." Didn't he say, soon as he took Caretaker role at Fulham, that there was a possibility of combining both roles of NI and Fulham. Pfft, don't trust a person involved in the proffesional game with a promise. They won't keep it!
davieG Posted 11 May 2007 Posted 11 May 2007 He's made a big mistake. Well if its a lucrative contract he wants that's not true. Failing at Fulham wont prevent him getting further lucrative jobs either. His management of Wycombe's win against us has set him up for a prosperous career as a football manager.
Geo V Posted 11 May 2007 Posted 11 May 2007 Rumours on the net that Wortho is one of the favourites for the Nortern Ireland job!
Bryn Posted 12 May 2007 Posted 12 May 2007 Well the good news for Fulham fans is he's on a rolling contract, so he can be got shot of at the end of the year.
I8AM Posted 12 May 2007 Posted 12 May 2007 Rumours on the net that Wortho is one of the favourites for the Nortern Ireland job! Yeah and I think there is a good chance that will happen. It's obvious he won't be staying here. 5/1.
DB11 Posted 12 May 2007 Posted 12 May 2007 Well the good news for Fulham fans is he's on a rolling contract, so he can be got shot of at the end of the year. When will it expire? They'll all be asking
Geo V Posted 12 May 2007 Posted 12 May 2007 Yeah and I think there is a good chance that will happen. It's obvious he won't be staying here. 5/1. Thats a job and a half that one! Northern Ireland have had some cracking results but the local media (according to a pal of mine) expect them to beat every club they play at home due to previous efforts against countries like England and Spain.
Simi Posted 12 May 2007 Posted 12 May 2007 Not another rolling contract. All this after he said he could work both jobs.
DB11 Posted 12 May 2007 Posted 12 May 2007 Not another rolling contract. All this after he said he could work both jobs. By reading that, he could and the chairman more or less forced him to resign from the NI post
Simi Posted 12 May 2007 Posted 12 May 2007 By reading that, he could and the chairman more or less forced him to resign from the NI post My point really is that promises or whatever mean nothing in football. Things change on a daily basis.
lookwhaticando Posted 12 May 2007 Posted 12 May 2007 HaHa Pathetic. So in the four games, he picked up just 4 points didn't he? If that's all he manages over the course of a full season, they're in deep trouble next season. I used to like Fulham because I quite liked Coleman. Now, with him gone, I can fully concentrate my efforts on hating their chairman, their club and now their manager and most of their squad.
lildave3 Posted 12 May 2007 Posted 12 May 2007 I used to like Fulham because I quite liked Coleman. Now, with him gone, I can fully concentrate my efforts on hating their chairman, their club and now their manager and most of their squad. I feel pretty much the same.
Mort Posted 12 May 2007 Posted 12 May 2007 I honestly do not see him doing that well with Fulham, he’s struggled in the short time he’s been there, securing safety by beating Liverpool’s B team and he just doesn’t inspire me with much confidence as a club manager from what I’ve seen… add to that the limitations of a club like Fulham and I think he’ll regret leaving the NI job. The interesting thing is who’ll replace him as NI boss… personally I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see Nige get the post!
Mort Posted 13 May 2007 Posted 13 May 2007 ...and what a surprise! Fulham are busy getting hammered by Middlesborough
Jay Posted 13 May 2007 Posted 13 May 2007 I honestly do not see him doing that well with Fulham, he’s struggled in the short time he’s been there, securing safety by beating Liverpool’s B team and he just doesn’t inspire me with much confidence as a club manager from what I’ve seen… add to that the limitations of a club like Fulham and I think he’ll regret leaving the NI job.The interesting thing is who’ll replace him as NI boss… personally I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see Nige get the post! and an estimated £160million in debt worth putting a tenner on them going down next season imo
lookwhaticando Posted 13 May 2007 Posted 13 May 2007 ...and what a surprise! Fulham are busy getting hammered by Middlesborough If 0.8 points per game is all he manages next season, Fulham are truly in the shit. This is the most exciting news to come out of a London club this season. Fact.
Leonisco Posted 13 May 2007 Posted 13 May 2007 Sanchez is a twat. Got Wycombe relegated and now probably going to do it with Fulham aswell.
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