PauliAlonso wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2024 10:34 am
Was clear over the last couple of weeks that this was coming. The fan revolt made it inevitable. I'm just sorry that his time will be remembered for the last few months at the end, rather than the brilliant turnaround that he led over the previous three years. I've no doubt that he'll develop into a successful manager.
All the best Ruaidhri! CTID
That's how you might remember his tenure, but many Derry supporters will remember it as 3yrs with our biggest budgets ever which returned 1 cup, and 1 decent run in Europe, and generally dull football.
Yes, we will also remember he came close to a double but ultimately we shat the nest when it mattered, either because the manager had lost the dressing room, or else he couldn't motivate them.
PauliAlonso wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2024 10:34 am
Was clear over the last couple of weeks that this was coming. The fan revolt made it inevitable. I'm just sorry that his time will be remembered for the last few months at the end, rather than the brilliant turnaround that he led over the previous three years. I've no doubt that he'll develop into a successful manager.
All the best Ruaidhri! CTID
The fan revolt made it inevitable
It wasn't losing to a pub team, coming 4th in a 2 horse race, losing the cup to a team in the relegation zone and missing out on Europe...
It was the fans fault.
PauliAlonso wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2024 10:34 am
Was clear over the last couple of weeks that this was coming. The fan revolt made it inevitable. I'm just sorry that his time will be remembered for the last few months at the end, rather than the brilliant turnaround that he led over the previous three years. I've no doubt that he'll develop into a successful manager.
All the best Ruaidhri! CTID
The fan revolt made it inevitable
It wasn't losing to a pub team, coming 4th in a 2 horse race, losing the cup to a team in the relegation zone and missing out on Europe...
It was the fans fault.
Is English not your first language? It's not the fans fault but the fans turning was, I think, the deciding factor. Had the majority not turned, I think POD might have let him continue next season.
Anyway, can we stop the incessant bickering now - why he should stay, why he should go? It's done. Wish him all the best and move on.
The players should shoulder much of the blame for RH exit looks like they didn't want to play for him, Good luck and hope you don't be out of work too long,
PauliAlonso wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2024 10:34 am
Was clear over the last couple of weeks that this was coming. The fan revolt made it inevitable. I'm just sorry that his time will be remembered for the last few months at the end, rather than the brilliant turnaround that he led over the previous three years. I've no doubt that he'll develop into a successful manager.
All the best Ruaidhri! CTID
The fan revolt made it inevitable
It wasn't losing to a pub team, coming 4th in a 2 horse race, losing the cup to a team in the relegation zone and missing out on Europe...
It was the fans fault.
Is English not your first language? It's not the fans fault but the fans turning was, I think, the deciding factor. Had the majority not turned, I think POD might have let him continue next season.
Anyway, can we stop the incessant bickering now - why he should stay, why he should go? It's done. Wish him all the best and move on.
Next manager - JC.
I think you were the last (and only) man standing. It wasn't a revolt. It was a steady realisation that RH wasn't the right man for the job. Fair to say that those that called for him to go were vindicated after the capitulation. But yes, now we can all relax and recharge and look forward to who will get the job.
Now is definitely the time to talk about potential candidates and leave Ruairdhri's name out of the thread.
Does anyone believe any current LOI managers would fancy coming to Derry to try to get the title over the line, or would they view Derry as an unattractive job?
Like, geographically not appealing, our expectations, the pitch, or any other reasons...
Of course, the club does have many features to attract a manager, like a core of decent players will remain, improved ground and facilities, great backing from POD, and many other reasons...
Owen Coyle nearly promoted Queen’s Park to the Scottish Premiership. Well backed, but a much smaller club than Derry City. He’s out in India, but has strong links to the north west of Ireland. He might fancy it from both a footballing challenge and personal perspective. Plays fast, attacking football and his enthusiasm is infectious. Great around the community, as well as the football side. A perfect fit, if we was interested.
IfYouTolerateThis wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2024 11:39 am
Does anyone believe any current LOI managers would fancy coming to Derry to try to get the title over the line, or would they view Derry as an unattractive job?
I think setting an expectation of challenging for the league next year is unrealistic given the situation the club now faces. No manager, experienced players leaving and some of better quality players walking out the door. This is a full on rebuild in my opinion, one that will take another 2-3 years. POD and the board should come out and state this is the case (if they also believe it).
We need to hire a new manager which will probably take 2-3 weeks then expect him to sign a significant number of players. Whoever comes in is for a transition. The best of the LOI players will likely be snapped up over the next week.
I think Kevin Doherty might be the only realistic option if we're looking within the league. He's done a good job with Drogheda with the resources available. Would that translate to Derry where expectations be (unrealistically) higher?
Nige92 wrote: Sun Nov 03, 2024 11:30 am
Managers I don't want to see: Horgan/Caulfield/Jeffrey.
I'd probably give Stephen O'Donnell a go. Did a good job with Pats, got handed a terrible situation by Dundalk at the start of this year. Tries to play a decent style of football.
Mark Kennedy is available, previously of Lincoln and Swindon.
Ian Murray, formly of Airdrieonians who he took to the League one playoff final twice, then took over at Raith Rovers, leading them to 2nd in the championship.
It's not the fans fault but the fans turning was, I think, the deciding factor. Had the majority not turned, I think POD might have let him continue next season.
