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Originally Posted by Rover1929
Hi lads Sligo Rovers fan here. I personally think Paul is a shoe in for the job. The actions of our board in recent weeks/month suggest they don't want him there. They've brought in an assistant manager who the board have made no secret of there fondness towards him ( Ian Foster, another scouser I think? ) and are many here in Sligo are touting him to take over from Cook. It would suggest his departure is imminent.
The board also allowed Paul to hold talks with a league rival ( Derry City ) a couple of weeks ago. A move which would have been a step sideways at most, as Sligo finished ahead of Derry last season. The only thing that made the move an ounce of sense was that there is direct flights from Derry to Liverpool. I think Cook's family still live in Liverpool..
He was all set to take the St. Johnstone job in Scotland, compensation agreed too, except he wasn't allowed bring his back room team with him and was told he had to lower the budget. Wasn't happy with that criteria so he pulled out.
Shamrock Rovers also here in Ireland were reportedly after him when Michael O'Neill left to take the Northern Ireland job, but nothing materialised there either.
The fact is, 3 jobs have come up in the past 6 months or so, and he has been firmly in contention for them all. The fact the Sligo board willingly allow him to hold talks with other league rivals, suggest they aren't exactly over the moon with him.
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Thanks for the information, Rover1929
There have been plenty of people at Stanley following the fortunes of Sligo Rovers and wishing you success with all the Stanley connections: not just Paul Cook, but there were about 5 ex-Stanley players in the Sligo side 3-4 years ago.
It's not easy to see your manager being linked to other clubs when he has been so successful for you, but what is your opinion of Paul Cook as a manager?
You have had a lot of success over the last 2/3 seasons, but is that down to the manager or have the Board backed him with money to make the team more competitive? Also, how does he like his team to play?