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Mayo GAA Discussion - Part 3

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Welcome to the Mayo GAA discussion thread - Chapter 3, yer trotting them out quicker than a Mills & Boon Romance !.

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PressRun

naughto wrote: »

With the right manager Kerry will be in the final next year the players are there they just need to sort out there best team.

Do you actually think Rockford is the man to get us over the line,?

He got us within a point twice. Who do you have in mind that's going to do better?

naughto

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

But Fitzmaurice is in a far weaker position than Rochford.

The knives have been out for him for years, and he has consistently underachived.

There was widespread suprise when Fitzmaurice was given 3 more years last winter.

With the right manager Kerry will be in the final next year the players are there they just need to sort out there best team.

Do you actually think Rockford is the man to get us over the line,?

[Deleted User]

naughto wrote: »

Am being told or man hasn't a notion of resigning unlike fitzmaurice with Kerry

But Fitzmaurice is in a far weaker position than Rochford.

The knives have been out for him for years, and he has consistently underachived.

There was widespread suprise when Fitzmaurice was given 3 more years last winter.

naughto

Am being told or man hasn't a notion of resigning unlike fitzmaurice with Kerry

km79

That backroom team doesnt inspire much confidence

Coillte_Bhoy

seligehgit wrote: »

Nope but I will endeavour to get my hands on a copy.

Id never heard of it tbh, saw it in a bookshop in Galway last week.

seligehgit

Coillte_Bhoy wrote: »

Anyone read James Laffey's book, "Will Galway beat Mayo?" Thoughts on it...

Nope but I will endeavour to get my hands on a copy.

muddle84

The rumours for the new backroom team have begun......

Pat Fallon
Joe Keane
Kevin O'Neill
Pete Lally

Check out @RefComeOn’;s Tweet:

https://twitter.com/RefComeOn/status/1025693524057055233?s=09

Coillte_Bhoy

Anyone read James Laffey's book, "Will Galway beat Mayo?" Thoughts on it...

naughto

km79 wrote: »

Would imagine Schlingerman is a good shot stopper and good with his feet too
Under the high ball who knows ..................I just can't see us turning to Hennelly when Clarke retires. What's the point ?
I feel sorry for him at this stage . All that training year round

Under rochford you never no what he could do.think Hennellys goose is cooked he had his chance didn’t do to bad but not reliable enough under the high ball

Loafing Oaf

naughto wrote: »

u20s goalie surly o malley

Really grumpy is he?:P You'd think Cillian would have that nickname taken...

km79

blinding wrote: »

Where did ya hear that ?

Connacht Telegraph

km79

PARlance wrote: »

I would say that the kick outs did improve but fall well short of revolutionised. He is not a natural(ly good) kicker of the ball in terms of the high standards required of a modern keeper imo. Brilliant keeper all the same.

In related news, Schlingerman or whatever he is called has packed in soccer and is back playing GAA.

Would imagine Schlingerman is a good shot stopper and good with his feet too
Under the high ball who knows ..................I just can't see us turning to Hennelly when Clarke retires. What's the point ?
I feel sorry for him at this stage . All that training year round

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seligehgit wrote: »

He possibly is in pole position for the call up but there are no guarantees in this life that he can make the transition.TBH I haven't seen him in action a whole lot.

I've always rated Matthew Flanagan highly,he'd be my first choice to be given an opportunity at grasping the reins.

Now we can throw Schlingerman into the mix.

Schlingerman certainly had one of the important traits of Mayo player, the disappointment of losing big games.

He lost a minor final and not long after a club final,the then went on to lose an FAI Cup final in a shootout.

seligehgit

naughto wrote: »

It I’ll be the u20s goalie surly o malley that will get the call up when clarke retires

He possibly is in pole position for the call up but there are no guarantees in this life that he can make the transition.TBH I haven't seen him in action a whole lot.

I've always rated Matthew Flanagan highly,he'd be my first choice to be given an opportunity at grasping the reins.

Now we can throw Schlingerman into the mix.

naughto

It I’ll be the u20s goalie surly o malley that will get the call up when clarke retires

blinding

PARlance wrote: »

I would say that the kick outs did improve but fall well short of revolutionised. He is not a natural(ly good) kicker of the ball in terms of the high standards required of a modern keeper imo. Brilliant keeper all the same.

In related news, Schlingerman or whatever he is called has packed in soccer and is back playing GAA.

Where did ya hear that ?

PARlance

Suarezistheman wrote: »

Well if you haven't seen the improvement in Clarke's game then it's hard to respect your opinion. He has had to revolutionise his game i.e kick-outs

I would say that the kick outs did improve but fall well short of revolutionised. He is not a natural(ly good) kicker of the ball in terms of the high standards required of a modern keeper imo. Brilliant keeper all the same.

In related news, Schlingerman or whatever he is called has packed in soccer and is back playing GAA.

seligehgit

An oft talked about goalkeeper has returned to the fold after a great career in the League of Ireland.

A serious option when David Clarke does eventually call it a day.

http://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2018/08/03/4159840-schlingermann-is-back-in-/

seligehgit

Unchanged team for Sunday.

1. Patrick O Malley - Westport
2. Johnny Maughan - Castlebar Mitchels
3. Brian O Malley - Westport
4. John Cunnane - Ballyhaunis
5. Paul Lambert - Westport
6. Cathal Horan - Kilmovee
7. Oisin McLaughlin - Westport
8. Evan O Brien - Ballinrobe
9. Jordan Flynn - Crossmolina Deel Rovers
10. Nathan Moran - Hollymount/Carramore
11. Ryan O Donoghue - Belmullet(Captain)
12. Tommy Conroy - The Neale
13. Conor Diskin - Claremorris
14. Ross Egan - Aghamore
15. Colm Moran - Westport

Team Manager: Mike Solan
Selectors: John Ginty, Michael Conroy & Damien Egan

NabyLadistheman

BandMember wrote: »

Personally, I think that Burke going would be a good thing and he's no loss - he was supposed to be the goalkeeping coach but neither keeper improved one iota under his watch and their weakness/faults were never addressed in any way. As a selector, well, I would imagine that he will be easily replaced there.

Well if you haven't seen the improvement in Clarke's game then it's hard to respect your opinion. He has had to revolutionise his game i.e kick-outs

djPSB

BandMember wrote: »

Personally, I think that Burke going would be a good thing and he's no loss - he was supposed to be the goalkeeping coach but neither keeper improved one iota under his watch and their weakness/faults were never addressed in any way. As a selector, well, I would imagine that he will be easily replaced there.

Not sure about McEntee to be honest, seems to be mixed reports.

Buckley is a huge loss in my opinion. I'm not sure whether he ever got the credit or thanks he deserves from the Mayo people for everything that he did for the team. Possibly down to him being a Kerryman, possibly down to him having a pretty much invisible profile (when was the last time, if ever, you heard him talking to the media?). Either way, without him, I don't believe that we would have got to where we did and achieved what we did without him. So, if you ever see or read this, thanks a million for everything Donie - you will be missed!

What are you basing all this on?

seligehgit

TBF the qualities of Donie Buckley are well recognised within the county and he'll no doubt have many suitors most especially close to his spiritual home in the kingdom.

It's rumoured that on a couple of occasions he was ready to walk away but was persuaded to stay on.

Nonetheless it really is no harm to freshen things up.I'm sure all and sundry within the Mayo setup will at this stage be well versed to the majority of his coaching techniques.

As so many have mentioned I'd really like to see Michael Solan come on board next year hopefully post an All Ireland under 20s win.

BandMember

Personally, I think that Burke going would be a good thing and he's no loss - he was supposed to be the goalkeeping coach but neither keeper improved one iota under his watch and their weakness/faults were never addressed in any way. As a selector, well, I would imagine that he will be easily replaced there.

Not sure about McEntee to be honest, seems to be mixed reports.

Buckley is a huge loss in my opinion. I'm not sure whether he ever got the credit or thanks he deserves from the Mayo people for everything that he did for the team. Possibly down to him being a Kerryman, possibly down to him having a pretty much invisible profile (when was the last time, if ever, you heard him talking to the media?). Either way, without him, I don't believe that we would have got to where we did and achieved what we did without him. So, if you ever see or read this, thanks a million for everything Donie - you will be missed!

TCDStudent1

Coillte_Bhoy wrote: »

I think perhaps too many are trying to read too much into the three lads going, there hasnt been a sniff of any suggestion of any discord in the camp. From what i hear this was going to be Burkes last year anyway. maybe just maybe this is just a natural smooth transition, lets enjoy the novelty factor in that

Think its the same with Buckley who wanted to go earlier but was convinced to stay on. Whatever about managers & selectors, it makes sense for coaches to move on after a few years. There will come a point where a coach just cant help the team any more.

PressRun

Had heard before as well that the trip for McEntee for training sessions was a lot for him to take on. Probably too much to continue to commit to.

Coillte_Bhoy

I think perhaps too many are trying to read too much into the three lads going, there hasnt been a sniff of any suggestion of any discord in the camp. From what i hear this was going to be Burkes last year anyway. maybe just maybe this is just a natural smooth transition, lets enjoy the novelty factor in that

yop

muddle84 wrote: »

Don't forget that this isn't Solan's first time in an All Ireland final at an equivalent level.

That went totally out of my mind! Bit like a Mickey Harte who (could be wrong) took underage Tyrone U21 AI wins and then into senior.
I have been very impressed with him and now when my brain has engaged, the U21 win was v impressive also.
The style of play is very open.

I'd be very happy to see him come in alongside SR for next season.

PARlance

yop wrote: »

Did all the backroom staff leave of their own accord I wonder? Id be curious to understand the logic of a full clear out and why the manager remains in place, are they equating the lack of a Connacht title and elimination this year with the backroom staff and not at the door of the manager?
To me its odd that they go and he remains and after the chairmans comments about a "Clear out" was this driven from board level and not an agreement by the staff themselves.

I could be wide of the mark though.

I would have guessed that it was all fairly amicable. They've been through a lot. Backroom team may have already decided it was their last year or if it was Rochfords call, I doubt it would have sent shockwaves.
SR: Lads I'm giving it another 1/2 years and I want to freshen it up. Thanks for all you've done but I need to change it up.

Very possible that there could have been pressure from the CB too. I wouldn't rule out them going to SR and saying that they have Solan in mind down the line and it would be good to get him into the setup, prompting a clear out and the above scenario.

muddle84

yop wrote: »

Audioslaven wrote: »

The u20 panel have serious time for him. It would be a good move by Rochford provided he wanted to come in.

And the brand of football he gets the team playing is superb. I have been v impressed with him so far... but Sunday is the day of reckoning for many Mayo managers who reach AI finals....

Did all the backroom staff leave of their own accord I wonder? Id be curious to understand the logic of a full clear out and why the manager remains in place, are they equating the lack of a Connacht title and elimination this year with the backroom staff and not at the door of the manager?
To me its odd that they go and he remains and after the chairmans comments about a "Clear out" was this driven from board level and not an agreement by the staff themselves.

I could be wide of the mark though.

Don't forget that this isn't Solan's first time in an All Ireland final at an equivalent level.