Michael O'Neill

[Winston Ingram]

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I don't understand why Rangers haven't gone all out to get him, unless they would in fact have a problem meeting the release clause. He's the obvious choice.

Did you not see their latest accounts? They're running on fumes. They are absolutely routed.

[Hibernia&Alba]

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Did you not see their latest accounts? They're running on fumes. They are absolutely routed.

Yes, it has to be a money issue; they're screwed. I would imagine he's the guy they would want.

[Thecat23]

I see the USA are now being linked with him.

[Firestarter]

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I see the USA are now being linked with him.

Can he get a job there with his conviction?

[Thecat23]

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Can he get a job there with his conviction?

No idea, good question though! Surely the USA would be aware of it if they have approached him.

[Firestarter]

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No idea, good question though! Surely the USA would be aware of it if they have approached him.

True.

[Iggy Pope]

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It's very sad but I would be very surprised if they hired Michael O'Neill as their manager for obvious reasons.

Unless he steadfastly refuses to wear,a poppy I can't say I understand your surprise.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

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Unless he steadfastly refuses to wear,a poppy I can't say I understand your surprise.

Is Michael a catholic? Does it matter to us - of course not.

Does it matter to them - what do you think?!

Their "loyal" bigoted support was referring to their last manager as "Pedro the paedo" before he'd even managed them.

[Sammy7nil]

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No chance. Clubs down south will be queuing up. He’s not that daft. Scotland would be a far better risk.

I hope clubs down saff are queuing up I don't fancy him as the Scotland manager

[bigwheel]

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I hope clubs down saff are queuing up I don't fancy him as the Scotland manager

I'm the same - and actually, think he would be mad to go for Scotland job - his stock unlikely to ever be higher - he should get the best club job he can...

[heretoday]

He should stay at NI.

Easy life.

[Firestarter]

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I'm the same - and actually, think he would be mad to go for Scotland job - his stock unlikely to ever be higher - he should get the best club job he can...

Living and enjoying life in Edinburgh that may just be Scotland with a quite easy go at the Euros to be hosted partially in Glasgow. Then off to Celtic when Rodgers wins ten in a row.

[bigwheel]

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Living and enjoying life in Edinburgh that may just be Scotland with a quite easy go at the Euros to be hosted partially in Glasgow. Then off to Celtic when Rodgers wins ten in a row.

wow...that a high dream for him - I was thinking someone like Sunderland or at best Burnley...can't see him ever being near the level of the Celtic job.

[Firestarter]

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wow...that a high dream for him - I was thinking someone like Sunderland or at best Burnley...can't see him ever being near the level of the Celtic job.

They had Lennon as a rookie and Ronnie roar so I wouldn't think he would be that far away if he made a big impression with Scotland.

[bigwheel]

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They had Lennon as a rookie and Ronnie roar so I wouldn't think he would be that far away if he made a big impression with Scotland.

Think he would have to prove himself at club level to get anywhere near that gig these days..

[1van Sprou7e]

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I hope clubs down saff are queuing up I don't fancy him as the Scotland manager

Why? Who could we possibly get who'd be better?

[Firestarter]

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Think he would have to prove himself at club level to get anywhere near that gig these days..

Fair enough, he done amazing with Celtics Irish cousins Shanrock Rovers too mind. Quite remarkable we didn't go for him.

[jacomo]

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wow...that a high dream for him - I was thinking someone like Sunderland or at best Burnley...can't see him ever being near the level of the Celtic job.

Which sane manager would want the Sunderland gig right now?

It's for rookies or guys desperate to get back into the game.

[Firestarter]

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Which sane manager would want the Sunderland gig right now?

It's for rookies or guys desperate to get back into the game.

Or Burnley for that matter after Dyche leaves?

Scotland is right fit at the right time for Michael.

[bigwheel]

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Fair enough, he done amazing with Celtics Irish cousins Shanrock Rovers too mind. Quite remarkable we didn't go for him.

He did do well there...that's true

He was out of our reach when Stubbs left...and before that we chose Stubbs rather than him - if I correctly recall..or was it an earlier appointment??

I'm still not convinced with him to be honest - he had an EPL defence with NI - Scotland haven't had that for year..will be interesting to see how he does..

[bigwheel]

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Which sane manager would want the Sunderland gig right now?

It's for rookies or guys desperate to get back into the game.

aye fair point - bad example - the point still stands though - I expect him to want a club gig rather than Scotland - as I don't fancy him for the role - I'd be happy with that

[CMac1988]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/scotland/42002216

Official approach been made.

[Smartie]

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Which sane manager would want the Sunderland gig right now?

It's for rookies or guys desperate to get back into the game.

Sunderland is a managerial graveyard - they are a mess and have ruined a few managers' reputations in recent years.

Big club though, and whilst they've not always been properly "backed", their managers have been given a few quid to spend. A decent manager who may not necessarily be in with a shout of getting an EPL job but who has confidence in his own ability might fancy their chances of turning them around. They're very like Hibs pre-Dempster.

A few bad apples in the squad, a very unhappy support and an owner who wants out - a tough gig for anyone.

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He did do well there...that's true

He was out of our reach when Stubbs left...and before that we chose Stubbs rather than him - if I correctly recall..or was it an earlier appointment??

I'm still not convinced with him to be honest - he had an EPL defence with NI - Scotland haven't had that for year..will be interesting to see how he does..

It was Fenlon instead of O'Neil.

He has Aaron Hughes in his defence, we have Tierney and Robertson, he also took Shamrock with a Loi defence to the Europa Groups twice almost qualifying out of it. A manager done that up here with any side outwith Celtic he would be lauded as god.

And if you're not convinced fair enough I respect your opinion.

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Sunderland is a managerial graveyard - they are a mess and have ruined a few managers' reputations in recent years.

Big club though, and whilst they've not always been properly "backed", their managers have been given a few quid to spend. A decent manager who may not necessarily be in with a shout of getting an EPL job but who has confidence in his own ability might fancy their chances of turning them around. They're very like Hibs pre-Dempster.

A few bad apples in the squad, a very unhappy support and an owner who wants out - a tough gig for anyone.

Martin Bain is their Leanne. Enough said.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

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It was Fenlon instead of O'Neil.

He has Aaron Hughes in his defence, we have Tierney and Robertson, he also took Shamrock with a Loi defence to the Europa Groups twice almost qualifying out of it. A manager done that up here with any side outwith Celtic he would be lauded as god.

And if you're not convinced fair enough I respect your opinion.

3 of the back 5 play for the same club, that must make it easier when defending.

Stephen Kenny also has a decent record in Scotland and the LOI.

NI have a largely experienced squad whereas I’d say our besthope now is to give the youngsters a chance to build a squad. So entirely different situations

Fans expectations for both nations are also very different.We almost expect to qualify for every tournament whereas NI expected to avoidbottom place – a space they occupied in MON first campaign. I don’t believe ourfans would allow him the luxury of not winning for 8 or 9 games at the start ofhis reign.
Strachan took pelters for bringing on C.Martin – NI starteda lanky streak of piss up front and went long to him, again that’s an approach Idon’t believe our fans would accept.
Similarities to Butcher at Inverness then taking on a biggerjob with Hibs are at the back of my mind. But I’ll support MON if he’s to beour next manager, as I have done with all the others including Levein andBurley.

[Frazerbob]

There’s no way the SFA have approached the Irish FA without sounding him out first. They obviously believe he’s keen. The SFA know they’ll get slaughtered if he tells them to bolt.

[Diclonius]

Called it.

[Smartie]

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Martin Bain is their Leanne. Enough said.

They've been knocked back by a few of their preferred managerial targets and it is looking increasingly likely that they are going to appoint Bain's old pal Ally McCoist.

I wonder what part of Bain's CV, being heavily involved at a club that went out of existence that led to Sunderland thinking he was up to the job there?

[Billy Whizz]

If Michael gets it, hope he doesn’t bring Austin McPhee with him