kristenallen74 Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/oct/26/martin-oneill-leicester-city I don't know the strength of this story but i thought I would post. Martin O'Neill considers shock return to Leicester City • O'Neill concerned by club's treatment of Sven-Goran Eriksson • Former Celtic manager would want guarantees of funds Martin O'Neill is weighing up the prospect of making a sensational return to Leicester City, 11 years after he left the Midlands club to join Celtic. The Northern Irishman, who has been out of work since he walked out on Aston Villa on the eve of last season, is eager to return to management and has not ruled out the possibility of going back to the club where he enjoyed five years of unprecedented success. Although nothing is certain at this stage, Leicester will, at the very least, take encouragement from the fact that O'Neill has not dismissed the idea out of hand. It is understood that much is likely to depend on the assurances he receives from Leicester's Thai owners, in terms of not only the time he would be given to get things right but also the level of financial backing that would be made available to him should they reach the Premier League. O'Neill is particularly concerned with the way that Sven-Goran Eriksson was treated. Although the Championship's biggest spenders failed to live up to their pre-season billing as promotion favourites, Leicester were only two points off the play-offs when Eriksson was told the club had run out of patience. O'Neill would want to be certain that there would be no snap judgments if he agreed to supplant the former England manager and failed to hit the ground running. There would also need to be guarantees that the funds would be there to give him a reasonable chance of reprising his earlier achievements at the club, when Leicester won two League Cups, secured four top-10 finishes in the Premier League and qualified for Europe, between 1995 and 2000. Without significant support from the club's owners, O'Neill is acutely aware that he risks returning and tarnishing his reputation at a club where he is revered. "It would be great to see him back in the game," said Neil Lennon, the Celtic manager who played under O'Neill at Leicester and at Celtic. "One of his old adages was that you never go back, but I think it is very, very tempting for him. There is a good foundation at Leicester and I think the Leicester fans would be more than thrilled to see him back because he had such success there." With O'Neill's position very much in the balance – he could well decide to hold out for a Premier League job – Leicester are also looking at other options. Roy Keane, who won promotion from the Championship with Sunderland, would be interested in the post, his former Manchester United team-mate, Paul Ince, is also keen to be considered and, much more surprisingly, Kevin Keegan has declared an interest in applying. Avram Grant, Alan Curbishley and Billy Davies could also come under consideration. Eriksson, meanwhile, has issued a statement through the League Managers Association, saying that he fully expects Leicester to reach the Premier League this term. "I have always thought, and still believe now, that the club will be promoted this season," said Eriksson.
Far Post Gerry Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 Looks even more important we get MON; some of the names mentioned here scare the life out of me. Grant, Keane, Ince? No ta.
topharry123 Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 Looks even more important we get MON; some of the names mentioned here scare the life out of me. Grant, Keane, Ince? No ta. Definitely! Can't stand Roy Keane, and Ince and Grant aren't good enough. Would want to know if there's any truth in this story, would be awesome to have him back.
MPH Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 People can mock the mirror, the mail and any other tabloid but the Guardian is not really a hot bed of Lazy journalism...
NeilyBoy Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 People can mock the mirror, the mail and any other tabloid but the Guardian is not really a hot bed of Lazy journalism... England's not thought of as a hot bed of Enteritis yet I had awful piles the other day. Just goes to show that sometimes shit makes its own way.
Guest Col city fan Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 Definitely! Can't stand Roy Keane, and Ince and Grant aren't good enough. Would want to know if there's any truth in this story, would be awesome to have him back. Couldnt agree more... Any of these three can go and do one!
MPH Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 England's not thought of as a hot bed of Enteritis yet I had awful piles the other day. Just goes to show that sometimes shit makes its own way. thats a bit of a stupid post.
NeilyBoy Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 I'm just saying in my own colourful language: Don't fall for it on the sole reasoning of it being in the Guardian. No press kingdom is above flaw.
Fox92 Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 Please let this be true. Its all set up - he is a legend at the club and the fans love him - he has the money this time around to fire us into the Premier League.
General Smuts Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 Now i've seen Avram Grant's name in print it makes me think that he really does have a lot to prove in English management and he may throw his name in the hat.
surrifox Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 amidst all the enthusiasm for MON's return is a small voice saying "Never go back"
Guest Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 Roy Keane - the end is nigh if we have gotten to that level.
Saxondale Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 People can mock the mirror, the mail and any other tabloid but the Guardian is not really a hot bed of Lazy journalism... Not a hot bed of lazy journalism? Whoever wrote this has quoted Neil Lennon's interview on Sky Sports News! Ruddy grauniad.
Babylon Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 Roy Keane - the end is nigh if we have gotten to that level. I've given up predicting who will and who won't be a failure. I can remember the reaction on here when when got Pearson and look what happened. Many people thought Sven would be a great appointment and it ended up in disappointment.
Dr The Singh Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 I've given up predicting who will and who won't be a failure. I can remember the reaction on here when when got Pearson and look what happened. Many people thought Sven would be a great appointment and it ended up in disappointment. Similar thoughts, I just want the saga ended ASAP, so we can all move on with our negativity!!!
MGLCFC Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 Whilst the saying 'Never go back' rings true, what would O'Neill be going back to. It is still Leicester City by name, but nothing like the Leicester City he left. A new stadium, top class training facilities, financial backing and a very strong squad of players which he'll be able to add to. So for me, he isn't really going back. It's almost like managing Wimbledon and then managing AFC Wimbledon, the two clubs are not that recognisable, neither are the old Leicester City and the new one. When you look at what is available in the Premier League, then only Blackburn jump up as a club that may be looking for a manager in the near future and to be honest are they any better proposition than us? - I don't think so.
foxsake123 Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 I'd take Keegan if as the article says he wants it. If MON rejects it of course.
foxsake123 Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 Whilst the saying 'Never go back' rings true, what would O'Neill be going back to. It is still Leicester City by name, but nothing like the Leicester City he left. A new stadium, top class training facilities, financial backing and a very strong squad of players which he'll be able to add to. So for me, he isn't really going back. It's almost like managing Wimbledon and then managing AFC Wimbledon, the two clubs are not that recognisable, neither are the old Leicester City and the new one. When you look at what is available in the Premier League, then only Blackburn jump up as a club that may be looking for a manager in the near future and to be honest are they any better proposition than us? - I don't think so. I think it's more related to successful spells. And destroying the memories (or god-like status) if he can't at least come close to what he achieved previously.
Craig Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 I think it's more related to successful spells. And destroying the memories (or god-like status) if he can't at least come close to what he achieved previously. I'd think nothing less of him if he came here and failed. He'd still be the hero of my youth.
MGLCFC Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 But if he believes in his own ability, he should have more chance of acheiving success this time around as everything is set up for the Premier League.
Saxondale Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 Whilst the saying 'Never go back' rings true, what would O'Neill be going back to. It is still Leicester City by name, but nothing like the Leicester City he left. A new stadium, top class training facilities, financial backing and a very strong squad of players which he'll be able to add to. So for me, he isn't really going back. It's almost like managing Wimbledon and then managing AFC Wimbledon, the two clubs are not that recognisable, neither are the old Leicester City and the new one. When you look at what is available in the Premier League, then only Blackburn jump up as a club that may be looking for a manager in the near future and to be honest are they any better proposition than us? - I don't think so. Good point. I suppose the thing is, who says he wants another job at all?
MrSpaM Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 Didnt realise Keegan was interested in the job, i'd probably be happy if we ended up getting him if all the MON talk ends up being rubbish.
tomtom Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 Didnt realise Keegan was interested in the job, i'd probably be happy if we ended up getting him if all the MON talk ends up being rubbish. I really hope your joking , he has had his day in football ...tactially inept and failed miserably in last 2 jobs
m4DD0gg Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 They say 'never go back' but Kenny Dalglish is turning Liverpool around slowly. I can see them picking up a piece of silverware this season.
accessory Posted 26 October 2011 Posted 26 October 2011 I really hope your joking , he has had his day in football ...tactially inept and failed miserably in last 2 jobs That didn't stop the owners making their last managerial appointment.. Keegan's won this league twice. I'd trust him to get us promoted, but what happens afterwards would be anyone's guess. But MON is clearly THE No. 1 candidate, assuming he wants to come back.
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