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Post by liam007 on Nov 10, 2019 8:59:49 GMT
Will anyone be watching these 2 fixtures that normally wouldn't.Never really got to interested in qualifiers but think will watch both.Is it beyond Northern Ireland to qualify,had a quick read up on how it works and non the wiser as basically they could still make the play-offs.Really tough group for them to even be in with a shout still.
As a side note Holland V Germany has got to be the best international fixture,loved watching many of their battles,great fixture with great history.
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Post by zerps on Nov 10, 2019 9:03:50 GMT
Will anyone be watching these 2 fixtures that normally wouldn't.Never really got to interested in qualifiers but think will watch both.Is it beyond Northern Ireland to qualify,had a quick read up on how it works and non the wiser as basically they could still make the play-offs.Really tough group for them to even be in with a shout still. As a side note Holland V Germany has got to be the best international fixture,loved watching many of their battles,great fixture with great history. Yes mate Iām suddenly a ni fan šš |
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Post by smallthorner on Nov 10, 2019 20:36:50 GMT
Will anyone be watching these 2 fixtures that normally wouldn't.Never really got to interested in qualifiers but think will watch both.Is it beyond Northern Ireland to qualify,had a quick read up on how it works and non the wiser as basically they could still make the play-offs.Really tough group for them to even be in with a shout still. As a side note Holland V Germany has got to be the best international fixture,loved watching many of their battles,great fixture with great history. Yes mate Iām suddenly a ni fan šš Nah mate.. We want NI tonked. |
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Post by shipshape on Nov 10, 2019 20:54:18 GMT
Yes mate Iām suddenly a ni fan šš Nah mate.. We want NI tonked. It'd be better for us if NI qualify automatically so they don't need to take part in play offs next year. So I'll be hoping they do just that. Unlikely though it is. |
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Post by smallthorner on Nov 10, 2019 21:01:20 GMT
Nah mate.. We want NI tonked. It'd be better for us if NI qualify automatically so they don't need to take part in play offs next year. So I'll be hoping they do just that. Unlikely though it is. So if NI get tonked in both matches they are in the play-offs? Genuine question. |
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Post by shipshape on Nov 10, 2019 21:02:08 GMT
It'd be better for us if NI qualify automatically so they don't need to take part in play offs next year. So I'll be hoping they do just that. Unlikely though it is. So if NI get tonked in both matches they are in the play-offs? Genuine question. Not certainly, but highly likely. Them getting tonked doesn't alter their chances one bit. |
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Post by FullerMagic on Nov 10, 2019 21:05:41 GMT
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Post by gingerninja on Nov 10, 2019 21:09:30 GMT
I really think the club should make a statement about this job share type situation. It is a somewhat bizarre and although I like O'Neill and think he will do well, it does seem that he wants his cake and eat it?
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Post by smallthorner on Nov 10, 2019 21:15:06 GMT
Wow. Thanks for that. I'm not comfortable at all with this arrangement. So in respect to the previous poster maybe we should cheer NI to victory next two matches and resign ourselves to his absence in the close season. Alternatively.. lose him for three weeks mid-term?? Is that correct? |
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Post by zerps on Nov 10, 2019 21:16:51 GMT
Yes mate Iām suddenly a ni fan šš Nah mate.. We want NI tonked. I want them to win the euros. Then weāve got ourselves a winner. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2019 21:24:27 GMT
Whilst the set up is not ideal, it canāt do any harm for a manager to be able to pit his wits against giants such as Holland and Germany. All experiences he can bring into his new role......
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Post by shipshape on Nov 10, 2019 21:25:37 GMT
Wow. Thanks for that. I'm not comfortable at all with this arrangement. So in respect to the previous poster maybe we should cheer NI to victory next two matches and resign ourselves to his absence in the close season. Alternatively.. lose him for three weeks mid-term?? Is that correct? Definitely. Has it been said he'll coach them at the Euros, should they qualify? |
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Post by FullerMagic on Nov 10, 2019 21:31:45 GMT
Wow. Thanks for that. I'm not comfortable at all with this arrangement. So in respect to the previous poster maybe we should cheer NI to victory next two matches and resign ourselves to his absence in the close season. Alternatively.. lose him for three weeks mid-term?? Is that correct? Don't think he'd be away for that long in March. He could well be back at Stoke a week before the Barnsley game if they lose the semi. Sat 21 March Wigan v Stoke Thurs 26 March Play-off Semi Tues 31 March Play-off Final (if they win the semi) Sat 4 April Stoke v Barnsley I think the bigger concern would be him being occupied with the preparation for the finals from May right through to the end of June |
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Post by nigerianstokie on Nov 10, 2019 21:35:00 GMT
Wow. Thanks for that. I'm not comfortable at all with this arrangement. So in respect to the previous poster maybe we should cheer NI to victory next two matches and resign ourselves to his absence in the close season. Alternatively.. lose him for three weeks mid-term?? Is that correct? Don't think he'd be away for that long in March. He could well be back at Stoke a week before the Barnsley game if they lose the semi. Sat 21 March Wigan v Stoke Thurs 26 March Play-off Semi Tues 31 March Play-off Final (if they win the semi) Sat 4 April Stoke v Barnsley I think the bigger concern would be him being occupied with the preparation for the finals from May right through to the end of June The irony of the two games surrounding his joint-management both being against Barnsley... |
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Post by sneydgreenstokie1 on Nov 10, 2019 21:36:03 GMT
Surely though, NI will look to appoint another manager?
Clearly O'Neill is going to have his work cut out sorting us out and won't have time to think about scouting for and preparing NI
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Post by smallthorner on Nov 10, 2019 21:36:40 GMT
Wow. Thanks for that. I'm not comfortable at all with this arrangement. So in respect to the previous poster maybe we should cheer NI to victory next two matches and resign ourselves to his absence in the close season. Alternatively.. lose him for three weeks mid-term?? Is that correct? Definitely. Has it been said he'll coach them at the Euros, should they qualify? I can't see Michael being able to resist that particular scenario š Plus the fact contractually he will be honour bound and also probably underwritten in his SCFC terms and transfer legals. Cam you imagine the uproar if NI got to the semi-finals and SCFC got relegated š³š³ Only joking. I like the cut of his jib already. |
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Post by FullerMagic on Nov 10, 2019 21:38:38 GMT
Wow. Thanks for that. I'm not comfortable at all with this arrangement. So in respect to the previous poster maybe we should cheer NI to victory next two matches and resign ourselves to his absence in the close season. Alternatively.. lose him for three weeks mid-term?? Is that correct? Definitely. Has it been said he'll coach them at the Euros, should they qualify? Belfast Telegraph were suggesting that was the case yesterday, and the journalist involved seems to be reliable. They were discussing it on Radio Ulster yesterday. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000b6bnDiscussion about 6 mins in, with specific reference to him possibly taking charge next summer at about 11 minutes. |
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Post by FullerMagic on Nov 10, 2019 21:47:32 GMT
Surely though, NI will look to appoint another manager? Clearly O'Neill is going to have his work cut out sorting us out and won't have time to think about scouting for and preparing NI As it stands, apparently not. It was also discussed in the radio discussion on Northern Irish radio yesterday. It was suggested they've bought themselves time now and it'll basically be on hold until they know they're out of the Euros. It was argued that that was possibly a mistake on their FA's part - as the prospect of taking them over BEFORE the play-offs was more attractive to a candidate than after they'd been knocked out. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000b6bnFrom about 19:25, and again about 25:00 |
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Post by smallthorner on Nov 10, 2019 21:49:58 GMT
Wow. Thanks for that. I'm not comfortable at all with this arrangement. So in respect to the previous poster maybe we should cheer NI to victory next two matches and resign ourselves to his absence in the close season. Alternatively.. lose him for three weeks mid-term?? Is that correct? Don't think he'd be away for that long in March. He could well be back at Stoke a week before the Barnsley game if they lose the semi. Sat 21 March Wigan v Stoke Thurs 26 March Play-off Semi Tues 31 March Play-off Final (if they win the semi) Sat 4 April Stoke v Barnsley I think the bigger concern would be him being occupied with the preparation for the finals from May right through to the end of June So ideally as SCFC fans.. We want NI get to the play-off semi final and lose. ššš |
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Post by FullerMagic on Nov 10, 2019 21:54:14 GMT
Don't think he'd be away for that long in March. He could well be back at Stoke a week before the Barnsley game if they lose the semi. Sat 21 March Wigan v Stoke Thurs 26 March Play-off Semi Tues 31 March Play-off Final (if they win the semi) Sat 4 April Stoke v Barnsley I think the bigger concern would be him being occupied with the preparation for the finals from May right through to the end of June So ideally as SCFC fans.. We want NI get to the play-off semi final and lose. ššš Yeah - I think that's the best scenario for us - if not MON or NI! |
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Post by Somebody_Told_Me on Nov 10, 2019 21:57:53 GMT
I hope he does well
"Stoke manager wins European trophy!" Sounds great
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Post by shipshape on Nov 10, 2019 22:06:49 GMT
So ideally as SCFC fans.. We want NI get to the play-off semi final and lose. ššš Yeah - I think that's the best scenario for us - if not MON or NI! It's certainly bizarre, if not unique. I'd like to think either scenario is better than an undistracted Jones. |
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Post by lordb on Nov 10, 2019 23:31:32 GMT
Wow. Thanks for that. I'm not comfortable at all with this arrangement. So in respect to the previous poster maybe we should cheer NI to victory next two matches and resign ourselves to his absence in the close season. Alternatively.. lose him for three weeks mid-term?? Is that correct? Don't think he'd be away for that long in March. He could well be back at Stoke a week before the Barnsley game if they lose the semi. Sat 21 March Wigan v Stoke Thurs 26 March Play-off Semi Tues 31 March Play-off Final (if they win the semi) Sat 4 April Stoke v Barnsley I think the bigger concern would be him being occupied with the preparation for the finals from May right through to the end of June Bang in the middle of our play off matches... |
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Post by FullerMagic on Nov 11, 2019 8:48:18 GMT
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Post by ColonelMustard on Nov 11, 2019 9:18:24 GMT
I support the teams our players go off to play in in international break and I'll support NI in this.
At least he cant get injured.
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Post by supersimonstainrod on Nov 11, 2019 9:40:24 GMT
I support the teams our players go off to play in in international break and I'll support NI in this. At least he cant get injured. Agreed. I'd also like to think that given his new employer has engineered a contract that enables him to carry on fulfilling his role and ambitions at International level,MON will be working his backside off to do right by us in return? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2019 10:10:37 GMT
Better to have a competent manager 95% of the time than an incompetent one 100% of the time I guess.....
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Post by jimmygscfc on Nov 11, 2019 11:10:06 GMT
If he saves us from relegation then all of this will be superfluous, but if we drop like a stone there will be mayhem.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 11, 2019 11:13:47 GMT
Yeah I'm in the don't give a shit about it camp tbh.
He doesn't seem like someone who will lose focus and I don't think he'll be worrying about it so we shouldn't.
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Post by Gary Hackett on Nov 11, 2019 14:00:09 GMT
Yeah - I think that's the best scenario for us - if not MON or NI! It's certainly bizarre, if not unique. I'd like to think either scenario is better than an undistracted Jones. Absolutely, if MON got kidnapped for 6 months I don't see how it would be any worse than keeping that clueless gobshite in a job. |
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