crottys lake wrote: » What has happened to Tiernan O'Connell and Harry Ruddle and a few of the the other lads off the minor squad that were not named ? They looked obvious contenders for starting places not to mind the squad and were involved when I last saw them up to this year. They certainly had the ability to start on the team. That is not to take anything away from the boys that started either. If we have a full deck then surely we should be playing with it. I saw that original squad put it up to the best of teams through up to under 17 so what has gone wrong ? Tom Barron was played completely out of position too. He must be centre or full back, not wing forward where he started and then moved to mid field. It was tough to be there watching the lads suffer the other night.
PTH2009 wrote: » Shame about Tom Devine but wish he would of decided at the start of the year so we could find a replacement for him. Anyway hope he comes back a better player for 2018 The pressure on McGrath and the players on June 18th is going too be immense and a defeat as expected will be damaging as the qualifiers are a dangerous place to be in with a few very good teams in Leinster and then we have the competitive Munster teams in the mix til. You can one chance and lose that and the summers over. Do we a secret weapon for June 18th that is being kept behind closed doors ?? McGraths attitude towards dis years league was bad and we should have a semi final too look forward you next weekend but sadly don't . The summer will tell a lot
JeffKenna wrote: » I know fellas have their own life and career but in a year we have serious aspirations of winning an all Ireland it's a disappointing decision.
PTH2009 wrote: » Tom Devine Statement On Monday last I informed Derek and Dan of my decision to travel for the summer coming 2017. With college and career demands looming large in the next year or two, this is essentially my last chance to travel for a summer. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do but have been putting off for a few years now, and this year I simply can’t pass the opportunity to travel. The decision was not an easy one to make on my behalf. It has been an amazing experience for me to have been involved with such a professional, yet close-knit and supportive set up over the last 4 years. I’d like to personally thank the players, backroom team and especially Derek and Dan for everything they’ve done. The work put in by everyone involved is staggering and not always appreciated by those outside of the panel and backroom team. Derek and Dan have always had a holistic attitude towards both life and sport and have always wanted the best for us players in all aspects of life. I’m glad to be leaving with their blessing, and it’s been both a pleasure and an honour to have been involved with men of their calibre. Tom Devine Quite understandable but The wait for Liam McCarthy looks like it will spread too 2018. Big big loss hopefully no more injuries or drop outs . The form of the Austin Gleeson and Jamie Barron so far this year is very worrying also
tomwaterford wrote: I wish him the best in his travels,he'll have a long career ahead of him yet
tomwaterford wrote: ***afaik Phil grimes missed out on an all Ireland model in 1948 taking the time to travel?
tomwaterford wrote: He's dead right...life's for living and too short to be playing a crap brand of hurling
chookieourlaw wrote: » Maybe Tom Devine doesn't think our aspirations have much chance of being seriously realised. Either way, can't blame the guy. Maybe he doesn't think it's fair to send a bunch of newbies and novices into a game and have no strategy or even desire to win that game, which ultimately reflects badly on them, like what happened in Galway last week.
chookieourlaw wrote: » Does anyone really think that if Tom Devine genuinely believed that Waterford had a real prospect of winning the AI this year that he would still emigrate? Personally, I doubt it.
tomwaterford wrote: The lad is perfectly within his rights to travel,he owes noone anything....outta college 4/5 years could fly by and the chance will be gone
tomwaterford wrote: » He can always come back?? There's more to life than slogging away woth waterford.....we gave bones of 6 or 7 years knocking on the door and being in with shout and not doing it The lad is perfectly within his rights to travel,he owes noone anything....outta college 4/5 years could fly by and the chance will be gone
cul beag wrote: » Old news about Devine heading to Boston, some people knew of it before xmas. Nice to see Club Deise funding this weekend's piss up in London I'm sure the clubs are delighted to see their star players on the lash 1 week out from championship. Can you imagine the shoe on the other foot? And please don't insult my intelligence by saying they're on the dry.... Unfortunately I have seen pictures to prove it.
cul beag wrote: » Old news about Devine heading to Boston, some people knew of it before xmas. Nice to see Club Deise funding this weekend's piss up in London I'm sure the clubs are delighted to see their star players on the lash 1 week out from championship. Can you imagine the shoe on the other foot? And please don't insult my intelligence by saying they're on the dry.... Unfortunately I have seen pictures to prove it. To be honest it's a disgrace and a total lack of respect by management towards the clubs that supply these players.Again the ordinary club players suffer the consequences.
cascade12 wrote: » You are some man. Never miss an opportunity to have a go at the management. Why dont you tell us what you are so bitter about. Maybe someone might be able to help you deal with it. I would assume you will be shouting against Waterford in the championship. I see Club Deise are now also a subject of your vitriol.
tomwaterford wrote: » He have the magnificent 4 and now pics aswell to prove people were drinking The horror of it,young people enjoying themselves :rolleyes: Ya swear it was week before a county final or something,first round of club games,most lads I know wouldn't begrudge anyone few drinks this far out from a game Ffs is it monks or hurlers we want
cul beag wrote: » Magnificent 4?Sleep well 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂ðŸ‘ðŸ‘
tomwaterford wrote: » Pics or GTFO
