The Martin O'Neill thread (with added sacking #2188)

[hawkeye]

I think if anyone ever questioned the ego of the man, this quote should end all debate -

- '"I don't want to sound wildly boastful, but not only am I the best man for the job, I am actually the only man for the job."

Just read this on the BBC site. Amazed there are not a lot, lot more comments about it. Would love a Sunderland view on that level of arrogance. What a cock.

He's right Jim.  There's a view from Sunderland.

Has any one mentioned that he is a concieted, stubborn, ego maniac with no Plan B?
Same team, same tactics and  same results. Cant say we didnt warn you.

[brian green]

The arrogance of the man can be measured by his radio statement today that Sunderland are in exactly the same position as when he arrived at the club.   Only a man as self referential as O'Neill could say that as though it was some sort of achievement.

[pauliewalnuts]

The arrogance of the man can be measured by his radio statement today that Sunderland are in exactly the same position as when he arrived at the club.   Only a man as self referential as O'Neill could say that as though it was some sort of achievement.

Yes, except another 25m down on transfers.

Mind you, O'Neill never did worry himself too much about transfer money, did he?

[seanthevillan]

Just read this on the BBC site. Amazed there are not a lot, lot more comments about it. Would love a Sunderland view on that level of arrogance. What a cock.

That's not a real quote is it?  It can't be.  Imagine saying that when you're where they are in the table.

The thing is, that's what a lot on here used to believe - that there wasn't anyone around who could do a better job than him.

I had to double check as well (sorry to the original poster!) but this has been widely reported and directly quoted.

Staggering really.

[Lizz]

As long as Sunderland don't win their game against Reading, I'll be happy. If push came to shove, I'd obviously Reading be relegated than us, but given Brian McDermott's managerial background, I have a sneaking admiration for his achievements.

[Davey B]

I think if anyone ever questioned the ego of the man, this quote should end all debate -

- '"I don't want to sound wildly boastful, but not only am I the best man for the job, I am actually the only man for the job."

Just read this on the BBC site. Amazed there are not a lot, lot more comments about it. Would love a Sunderland view on that level of arrogance. What a cock.

He's right Jim.  There's a view from Sunderland.

Has any one mentioned that he is a concieted, stubborn, ego maniac with no Plan B?
Same team, same tactics and  same results. Cant say we didnt warn you.

Yes Hawkeye, to be fair it's been mentioned once or twice. 

[hawkeye]

Take on a Team in difficulty and get the fans, media and team fired up.-Tick
Give them simple instructions, get the ball foorward early, get the back 4 to defend and hoof it.(Plan A) -Tick
Drop players that are past thier sell by date.-Tick
Promote some unknown youth to the first team and get him to run through walls.-Tick
A few results, fans start believing, the volume at home games gets turned up. -Tick
What can possibly go wrong?
Spends transfer budget on overpriced british based players, ignoring the obvious gaps in the squad. X
Continue with Plan A
Plan A not working- Tick
Keep playing the same players week in week out Tick
Injuries to key players. Tick
Play players out of position.Tick
Plan A Still not working Tick
Keep going with Plan A Tick
Start making ludicrous comments to the Press. Tick

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Take on a Team in difficulty and get the fans, media and team fired up.-Tick
Give them simple instructions, get the ball foorward early, get the back 4 to defend and hoof it.(Plan A) -Tick
Drop players that are past thier sell by date.-Tick
Promote some unknown youth to the first team and get him to run through walls.-Tick
A few results, fans start believing, the volume at home games gets turned up. -Tick
What can possibly go wrong?
Spends transfer budget on overpriced british based players, ignoring the obvious gaps in the squad. X
Continue with Plan A
Plan A not working- Tick
Keep playing the same players week in week out Tick
Injuries to key players. Tick
Play players out of position.Tick
Plan A Still not working Tick
Keep going with Plan A Tick
Start making ludicrous comments to the Press. Tick

When things go tits up, get your mates in the press to say you were never given enough funds. Tick
Rufuse to accept that you have to work under the same financial conditions as every other football manager. Tick
Use post match press coferences to claim how well your team played despite being on the back foot for 85 minutes. Tick
Remind everybody that will listen you are the 'Son of Clough'. Tick
Remind everybody that will listen that the ambitions of the club and fans are unrealistic. Tick

[Dave Clark Five]

Couldn't be bothered to read through it.
In my view, O'Neill was a twat.

I will discuss the appointment and retention of subsequent managers with those who wish to do so.

[frank]

I think if anyone ever questioned the ego of the man, this quote should end all debate -

- '"I don't want to sound wildly boastful, but not only am I the best man for the job, I am actually the only man for the job."

Do O'Neill and Berlusconi have the same scriptwriter?

[ozzjim]

Can we have utopia, and get O'Neill walking to then be replaced with Dolly or Eck? Sorry Sunderland, but while we are struggglin, laughing at your plight is kind of enjoyable.

MON and Eck, and indeed DOL have come out with some right stinky shite since leaving the Villa, but that one from MON just says everything about the little weasel.

[eastie]

Couldn't be bothered to read through it.
In my view, O'Neill was a twat.

I will discuss the appointment and retention of subsequent managers with those who wish to do so.

Come on dc5 stop sitting on the fence - what did you really think of him ?

[eastie]

I think if anyone ever questioned the ego of the man, this quote should end all debate -

- '"I don't want to sound wildly boastful, but not only am I the best man for the job, I am actually the only man for the job."

Just read this on the BBC site. Amazed there are not a lot, lot more comments about it. Would love a Sunderland view on that level of arrogance. What a cock.

He's right Jim.  There's a view from Sunderland.

Still in denial davey my old friend? Lose tonight and those blinkers may well disappear- the end is nigh!

[not3bad]

the end is nigh!

That's not until the 21st.

[The Laughing Policeman]

Did anyone else hear Neil Lennon on 5Live on Sunday?
The interview was about Celtic's European exploits this season. The interviewer mentioned that it had been done without spending loads of money.
Lennon casually said something along the lines that after MON left, the club had to tighten it's belt regards transfer policy and that they were only now starting to come out of it.

Proof that in MON's case history does repeat it's self ad nauseum.