PTH2009 wrote: » https://twitter.com/WaterfordGAA/status/1028722366816444416?s=19 Got a draw at 8/1
Deisedozzer wrote: » Fergal Hartley failed miserably in his involvement with management of County teams and in my view he is the worst possible appointment of all. We need a clean break from anything connected to Derek. We can wave goodbye to any chances of success if he gets the job and I believe a number of players would leave the panel if he does. In my view we will be back to rank 5 out of 5 In Munster with him in charge. Ballygunner are so far ahead of every team in the County that anything but a County title is a failure with the players they have currently.
PTH2009 wrote: » Anyway all seems fairly quite around Maybe work going on behind the scenes but knowing this CB it would not surprise me if **** all is being done and we get the general that will do appointment Still think Fergal Hartley could get it if he wants it. Good history with the county, was part of Dereks backroom team last season and has Ballygunner playing very well
hurler on de ditch wrote: » Stevie Wonder , could get Ballygunner to play well, Hartley is not the man for the job ,IMO, Sean Power all day long for me , it should be an easy decision ,don't complicate it, anyone that was associated with Mc Grath,s brand of hurling should be kept as far away as possible
Gavlor wrote: » PTH2009 wrote: » Anyway all seems fairly quite around Maybe work going on behind the scenes but knowing this CB it would not surprise me if **** all is being done and we get the general that will do appointment Still think Fergal Hartley could get it if he wants it. Good history with the county, was part of Dereks backroom team last season and has Ballygunner playing very well I’d have ballygunner playing well with the pick he has compared to any other club
Mastermcgrath wrote: » I didn’t say you did but there were plenty of people giving out about it on here.
Stopitwillya wrote: » I didn't read any posts crowing about how soon Pat Ryan was being appointed. Please enlighten me. Sure the panel has stayed the same for the last few years. Its gone stale. No need to go to club games to see if their are new players who might change things up a bit next year.
puzl wrote: » Yeah, we beat both Tipp and Limerick in minor, both of which contested the munster final. It wasn't a stellar year, but there was plenty of talent and spirit on display. Secondly, given how strong the Cork U21 team was in PuC that day, it was no surprise that they won, what surprised me was how well we played and, again, the notable talent that was on display. Granted no superstar jumped out on any of the matches, but a lot of very good potential in there. Given how young many of our current senior panel are, all we need really is a couple of new faces each year for the next 2-3 years to keep the squad developing.
cul beag wrote: » PTH2009 wrote: » Senior Hurling Championship Play-Offs Sat 11th August •Tallow v Ballyduff Upper In Lismore @ 6:30pm Sun 12th August •Mount Sion v An Rinn In Fraher Field @ 2pm •Roanmore v Fourmilewater In Fraher Field @ 3:30pm •Dungarvan v Lismore In Fraher Field @ 7pm Afaik 4 winners into the QFs to join DLS, Ballygunner, Passage and Abbeyside and 4 losers into the relagation playoffs (2 semis and a final) Wins for Tallow Mt. Sion, Roanmore and Dungarvan I would think. Should be interesting if there are any strangers in the crowd at these games!
PTH2009 wrote: » Senior Hurling Championship Play-Offs Sat 11th August •Tallow v Ballyduff Upper In Lismore @ 6:30pm Sun 12th August •Mount Sion v An Rinn In Fraher Field @ 2pm •Roanmore v Fourmilewater In Fraher Field @ 3:30pm •Dungarvan v Lismore In Fraher Field @ 7pm Afaik 4 winners into the QFs to join DLS, Ballygunner, Passage and Abbeyside and 4 losers into the relagation playoffs (2 semis and a final)
Mastermcgrath wrote: » It’s amazing the amount of people who were crowing about how soon Pat Ryan was being ‘appointed’ now all of a sudden everyone is saying it’s a disaster we have no manager.
killbillvol2 wrote: » I don't know. You could probably find out at your next club meeting. You are actively involved in your club? You could volunteer for the job yourself. I'd say you'd be great at it. :rolleyes:
Stopitwillya wrote: » When is Pat Flynn's term as secretary up?
Stopitwillya wrote: » Our county board really are a shambles. Sean Power should have been appointed weeks ago. When is Pat Flynn's term as secretary up?
thesaturdayman wrote: » Serious exaggeration there I’m afraid! - 8 of the starting 15 in last years all Ireland final & 7 of the starting 15 vs cork this year in champ, all of whom he would have had from 12 years of age in DLS college. Most of those are aged 27 now ,so 27-12 = 15 years. 8/15 is in excess of 50% of the starting team! of those 8 players - 6 or so all star nominees last year! In what other county does the outgoing manager offer a number of potential successors? The only case I can think of that is any way close is Tipperary where a selector from the previous regime has been promoted twice, once with it being announced the year before he actually took over. Selectors being promoted isn’t totally unusual, but for a manager to pick a list of candidates who’ve had no involvement in his regime is utterly bizarre, if indeed this has occurred. - this is actually common place in other sports, soccer, American football, horse racing. Excuse Derek for thinking differently and trying something new. To be fair our rich history of all Ireland success is a by product of the outstanding selection process we have in this county!
DiscoStew wrote: » Most of the panel are under 30, how many of the panel do you reckon he knew before they were even 5 years of age? He has known the majority of the panel for the past 15+ years? The minor / u21 winners that are on the panel are still under 23, so you reckon he’s been involved with those lads since the age of 8? Serious exaggeration there I’m afraid! In what other county does the outgoing manager offer a number of potential successors? The only case I can think of that is any way close is Tipperary where a selector from the previous regime has been promoted twice, once with it being announced the year before he actually took over. Selectors being promoted isn’t totally unusual, but for a manager to pick a list of candidates who’ve had no involvement in his regime is utterly bizarre, if indeed this has occurred. The whole situation is certainly a big mess, that much we can agree on!
thesaturdayman wrote: » sure it is a complete shambles what has gone on! How Derek is dragged into it to be blamed some how is beyond me! The world and his mother knew members of the co board did not want him in the role & undermined at every juncture possible last year & this year! As someone who has been involved with some of the panel for the passed 25 years in some cases & 15+ in majority of others, id hope if I was a panel member he might be able to put someone in place for us to help us challenge for an all Ireland! So I think he is within his rights to suggest alternatives to him! I would infact trust Dereks hurling judgement then the same people who gave us our home fixtures debacle amongst other farces in the past 10 years. The same people looking at Walsh park scratching their heads! Re player power etc, I don't know the details of that, I have gotten the same horse sihte WhatsApp that has origins close to co board members, the crux of the issue from the mgr in question is betting from 16/1 to 1/5 and the national media running stories that he is all set to take the roll over - including statements from Paddy Powers!! This all took place whilst the same individual had not spoken to his family or work on it! There are national newspapers & major sports journalists running this story. We are in a complete mess AGAIN a laughing stock AGAIN from the same antiquated people who are not capable of running the counties GAA. :mad: When is it all going to end?
Mastermcgrath wrote: » I’ve got that whatsapp message aswell. It’s definetly made-up horse****
mountgomery burns wrote: » A story going around that Ryan was taking the job, and was asked to meet the players. Arrived to find 5 players waiting to interview him, he walked out and told the CB he wouldn't take the job. Not sure if it's shinronesque horseshlt but it's travelling around.
mountgomery burns wrote: » Not sure if it's shinronesque horseshlt but it's travelling around.
