Should McCarthy go? - Page 4 - Eternal Allegiance

André_ea · 11-05-2002, 07:05 AM

I will do my best...I will take some dynamite with me and we get outta there...then it's up to you what you want to do with ur present, hehe

ForeverInLoveWithJus · 11-05-2002, 07:08 AM

Mick McCarthy has resigned as manager of Republic of Ireland.

The Football Association of Ireland said a compensation deal had been agreed between the organisatin and McCarthy

The move follows the dramatic World Cup spat between McCarthy and the team's former captain, Roy Keane.

The decision opens the door for Keane to return to the national side.

McCarthy has lost his first two Euro 2004 qualifiers and has been under intense pressure since Keane's dramatic dismissal from this summer's World Cup squad.

André_ea · 11-05-2002, 07:13 AM

YAY...That's great...Finally...just bad that Keane won't play for Ireland in the next time

ForeverInLoveWithJus · 11-05-2002, 07:15 AM

I just want to say I am so happy right now, It is the best news ever!!!!!!

André_ea · 11-05-2002, 07:20 AM

hehe, it's def good news.....are there speculations about who could be the next manager?

ForeverInLoveWithJus · 11-05-2002, 07:23 AM

I really cant believe it, its the best news ever. I always wished he would go. They think maybe John Aldridge or John Toshack or for a laugh Roy Keane as player/Manager

André_ea · 11-05-2002, 07:30 AM

Roy Keane as player/manager...that would be fun.....i dont think that will happen tho

I am realyl glad to see you such happy now

ForeverInLoveWithJus · 11-05-2002, 07:30 AM

Here is a report from an irish site.

Mick McCarthy’s reign as Republic of Ireland manager has come to an end with the news that he has negotiated a compensation package with the FAI and will leave his post immediately. McCarthy’s contract was not due to expire until February 2004, however following poor results against Russia and Switzerland in the recent European Championship qualifiers, and the loss of public support, McCarthy has agreed to vacate the position he has occupied since March 1996.

McCarthy is due in Dublin tonight to finalise formalities with the FAI and the search for his successor is expected to begin straight away.

Ireland's next match is a friendly away to Greece later in the month and Irish under-21 manager Don Givens is expected to take over in a caretaker capacity.

André_ea · 11-05-2002, 07:34 AM

I hope Don Givens is realyl just a temporary solution tho.

D you know teh exact date of the game against Greece?

ForeverInLoveWithJus · 11-05-2002, 07:39 AM

Its near the end of the month, not sure. Don Givens is a temp solution.. It would be great to see Roy there!