en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/4817757 Comments by PaulD https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2018/1204/1015169-murphy-invites-osullivan-to-snooker-talks/#IDComment1067147575 ROS may be one of the greatest of his era on the table, however off the table he is not a likeable character. This is another example of his woeful attitude to his fellow professionals & the game that has made him a "star" and provided him with such a comfortable living. It's clear he wants to have his cake & eat it. Snooker under Hearn's leadership had never been in a better place. More tournaments giving more opportunity for players to play & earn and importantly removing th elitism from the game. The tour in terms of quality & ability has never been as strong or as competitive as it is right now. ROS is not well liked amongst his peers so he's going to struggle to find players to join his proposed breakaway. Wed, 5 Dec 2018 09:38:13 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2018/1204/1015169-murphy-invites-osullivan-to-snooker-talks/#IDComment1067147575 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066953358 Doubt they'd get it in all honesty. Sun, 25 Nov 2018 19:16:35 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066953358 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066953352 Moot point as Mick's brief is qualification for the Euros. Should we make it, Kenny inherits a squad full of confidence out to impress a new manager, I fail to see the problem or negativity. Sun, 25 Nov 2018 19:15:58 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066953352 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013262-mccarthy-reveals-december-date-for-crunch-rice-talks/#IDComment1066953312 He's been brought in to ensure qualification for Euro 2020, it's as simple as that Sun, 25 Nov 2018 19:13:06 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013262-mccarthy-reveals-december-date-for-crunch-rice-talks/#IDComment1066953312 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013262-mccarthy-reveals-december-date-for-crunch-rice-talks/#IDComment1066951827 Given Mick's own background & personality I would have more confidence in him to resolve this issue than either of the dynamic duo before him. Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:39:33 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013262-mccarthy-reveals-december-date-for-crunch-rice-talks/#IDComment1066951827 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066951704 As I see it Robbie's appointment is purely for PR purposes. I say this as the likes of Lee Carsley, Steven Reid & Mark Kennedy are all more accomplished coaches than Robbie yet do not seem to have considered for the role - as far as I know. Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:29:39 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066951704 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1124/1013162-mccarthy-to-be-unveiled-as-irish-boss-this-afternoon/#IDComment1066951632 Well said Seany. It's better than the tripe being offered by the dynamic duo. Other side of this announcement is the v Irish footballing public showing their aversion to change. Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:25:29 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1124/1013162-mccarthy-to-be-unveiled-as-irish-boss-this-afternoon/#IDComment1066951632 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066951574 Can you elaborate on what is stupid about giving 1 man a defined scope & responsibility then a 2nd man the next chapter of the scope & responsibility? This happens in industries the world over on a daily basis Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:22:30 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066951574 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066951548 Are you surprised given the reaction on these comments sections from a cohort of the world's greatest fans?? Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:20:41 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066951548 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066951528 And where is your evidence to back up your comment? It doesn't exist. It's your opinion, which is your prerogative to have, however there is no basis to it. The FAI deserve to be called clueless over many issues, this however certainly isn't one of them. Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:19:42 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066951528 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066951489 Sadly getting a clear out of the FAI is much easier said than done Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:17:12 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066951489 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1124/1013162-mccarthy-to-be-unveiled-as-irish-boss-this-afternoon/#IDComment1066951441 There was nothing to see - it was a 2yr role he was offered which he accepted Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:13:56 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1124/1013162-mccarthy-to-be-unveiled-as-irish-boss-this-afternoon/#IDComment1066951441 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066951408 Whatever your thoughts on Delaney & the FAI, I fail to see why the managerial announcement has been been met by such negativity & derision by such a cohort of the world's greatest fans. This sort of planning is what many of those knocking it have been crying out for the FAI to do for years, and when they do it they still get knocked for it. Talk about living up to Irish stereotype! When you listen to how upbeat, matter of fact & comfortable Mick was with the situation in his press conference I fail to see what all the negativity is for & about. Many fans who were disenfranchised by the previous management regime now have a setup that they can re-engage with. The hard part for Mick will be heading into qualifiers cold with no friendlies. Intriguing times ahead. Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:11:31 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066951408 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066951325 Very harsh on Kerr's tenure. His teams played some good football and was another manager forced to go to soon. Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:04:39 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1125/1013248-mccarthy-announced-as-boss-with-kenny-to-succeed/#IDComment1066951325 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1124/1013162-mccarthy-to-be-unveiled-as-irish-boss-this-afternoon/#IDComment1066951283 And conjecture of the finest order. My assertion that this is progress is founded in logic & reason based on known facts at this time; whereas your previous comment is pure supposition. Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:02:02 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1124/1013162-mccarthy-to-be-unveiled-as-irish-boss-this-afternoon/#IDComment1066951283 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1124/1013162-mccarthy-to-be-unveiled-as-irish-boss-this-afternoon/#IDComment1066951259 We are hardly comparing on a like for like basis here in all fairness. I think is a good move as I'd have appointed Kenny & given him as minimum 4yr deal. This way he gets 2yrs to acclimatise to international football before taking the reigns from Mick. Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:00:22 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1124/1013162-mccarthy-to-be-unveiled-as-irish-boss-this-afternoon/#IDComment1066951259 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1124/1013162-mccarthy-to-be-unveiled-as-irish-boss-this-afternoon/#IDComment1066951224 Yes it was a weak & poor retort, you only have to look at teams like Sevilla & Zenit, who Dundalk pushed all the way. You are being wholly disingenuous to Michael O'Neill. The North are in a much better place than when he took over, to suggest otherwise shows a real level of ignorance. Sun, 25 Nov 2018 16:58:00 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1124/1013162-mccarthy-to-be-unveiled-as-irish-boss-this-afternoon/#IDComment1066951224 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1124/1013162-mccarthy-to-be-unveiled-as-irish-boss-this-afternoon/#IDComment1066951164 Whoever replaces him has big shoes to fill that's for sure Sun, 25 Nov 2018 16:54:17 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1124/1013162-mccarthy-to-be-unveiled-as-irish-boss-this-afternoon/#IDComment1066951164 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1124/1013162-mccarthy-to-be-unveiled-as-irish-boss-this-afternoon/#IDComment1066948703 A very weak & poor retort regarding the Europa League, especially when you consider the size & calibre of many of the club's competing it. Michael O'Neill with a more limited squad qualified directly, we conspired to their away direct qualification & needed a play-off to advance - you forget to include the important context. Michael O'Neill is over achieving with his players, our last management teamv failed to get the best out of the players they selected. Sun, 25 Nov 2018 14:02:09 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1124/1013162-mccarthy-to-be-unveiled-as-irish-boss-this-afternoon/#IDComment1066948703 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1124/1013162-mccarthy-to-be-unveiled-as-irish-boss-this-afternoon/#IDComment1066948552 We're were under laurel & hardy without doubt, this is a chance to restore some prided needed pride in our national side. Sun, 25 Nov 2018 13:53:42 +0000 https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/1124/1013162-mccarthy-to-be-unveiled-as-irish-boss-this-afternoon/#IDComment1066948552