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Waterford GAA thread - mod warning post #1 and #51

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New thread ladsðŸ˜ŠðŸ˜Š Any update on injuries for this weekends game?

Mod edit: Given how the last thread descended into chaos, we are going to leave that closed and start afresh

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thesaturdayman

Relhcstirt wrote: »

Any update on the redevelopment of Walsh Park?

Is this a wind up ?

You do realize they are 20 years trying to do it. It will never be done. A slap up effort.

Lipstick on a pig.

PTH2009

Relhcstirt wrote: »

Any update on the redevelopment of Walsh Park?

Think it's still awaiting funding

It would be a bit of a delima for the CB if the funding comes in before the end of the year because were due to host Cork and Tipp next summer in the Munster Championship and if work began on WP early 2020 we would have to play our home games away again. We can are league home games in Fraher field but Championship games prob not

Whole thing seems a bit farcical work should be started by now

Relhcstirt

Any update on the redevelopment of Walsh Park?

Giveitfong

As we await the announcement of Waterford’s next hurling manager, it is useful to consider the qualities one would like to see in a manager at this level. For me, there are two essential requirements – an ability to motive the players collectively and a game plan which makes the best use of the available players.

These two factors are interrelated – it is hard to motivate players in the absence of a credible game plan. I suspect that this was one of the main problems with Pádraig Fanning’s management. Players who were accustomed to performing at the top level knew they had little chance of winning anything with the way Fanning had them playing.

In the early stages of the Munster championship this year, the game plan was mainly about giving short puckouts to the corner backs who then hit a long ball down the line to a corner forward. While it was refreshing after the McGrath years to know that at least there was likely to be a corner forward at the end of these balls, this kind of tactic was unlikely to make much impression on the well-organised defences you get at this level.

In the last championship game against Cork, Fanning had small and light players in the middle of the park running at Cork defenders. Time and again they were double-tackled and lost possession. Fanning’s other tactic that day was to hit high balls down on the full forwards who, as we know, are not very good at winning high incoming ball, especially when double-marked, as they usually were in this game.
You don’t need forwards able to win their own ball in order to win All-Irelands. What you need is a game plan which is suited to the talents of the available players. The Cork team which contested four All-Irelands in a row between 2003-2006, winning two of them, had a game plan based on a powerful half back line which was able to win ball and transfer it to their midfielders, Tom Kenny and Jerry O’Connor. These were powerful runners able to draw defenders and then transfer the ball to supporting sharp-shooting forwards. They won the All-Ireland finals of 2004 and 2005 despite scoring just one goal between the two games.

When Michael Ryan was Tipperary manager, he favoured a long ball game despite the fact that at least two of his marquee forwards, Seamus Callanan and Bubbles O’Dwyer, just didn’t want to know when it came to contesting high balls against hard-marking defenders. When Liam Sheedy came in, he devised a game plan designed to make best use of these players’ undoubted talents. This involved winning clean ball in defence and transferring it to Noel McGrath in midfield. McGrath, in turn, either played long balls into space, usually towards the corners, for the inside forwards to run onto, or played balls in behind the half backs which the inside forwards would come out to meet, taking the ball on the hop. Once these players got the ball in hand, they could be devastating. Tipperary obviously worked very hard on this plan in training, with heavy use of decoy running to create space into which the ball was played.

Some people on this forum have been saying that we don’t have the forwards to win All-Irelands. Anyone who observed Patrick Curran and Stephen Bennett coming up through the under-age ranks will be well aware of how deadly they can be with the ball in hand around the goal area. They key is to devise a game plan which can get them into these situations. We saw glimpses of this at minor and under 21 level. The enormous ability of these players was wasted in the McGrath years, while there was little improvement under Fanning.

A half back line featuring Austin Gleeson and Tadhg de Búrca would give us the foundation for getting good ball into the midfield area, and from there it is a question of developing the tactics to get the inside forwards into situations where they can do maximum damage. A start would be made by placing Maurice Shanahan at wing forward and getting the ball into his hand to allow him to run at defences. Anyone who places him at full forward shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near intercounty management.

Another key task for the incoming manager will be the ensure that the best players in the county are in the first team panel. Another of Pádraig Fanning’s mistakes was to stick with certain players who clearly are not up to the required standard. There were better players who were on the panel but not getting game time, and there were better players who were not on the panel at all.

I remain firmly of the belief that there is as good a base of quality players in Waterford as in any county, with some outstanding players among them. Properly organised and motivated, and with everyone on board, we should definitely be able to challenge for top honours.

PTH2009

https://waterford-news.ie/2019/09/24/liam-cahill-leading-the-race-to-be-new-waterford-hurling-boss/

DeiseDawg

Mastermcgrath wrote: »

the one thing that we’ve actually been told is that it’s not Queally. Hard not to feel bad for him. It’s the third time he’s went for the job and been knocked back.

https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/waterford-set-to-appoint-tipperary-u20-boss-as-new-senior-hurling-manager-38530591.html

Mastermcgrath

the one thing that we’ve actually been told is that it’s not Queally. Hard not to feel bad for him. It’s the third time he’s went for the job and been knocked back.

Deiseen

hardybuck wrote: »

I think only Sean Power can really influence his future chances if he actually wants the thing.

If he does, best thing he can do is produce success at a high level elsewhere.

Does the bar need to be higher for our own? He has no less success than Liam Cahill but he has to succeed elsewhere before he can be thought of for the job.

If it's up to Sean Power than that's fine but I would absolutely hate to think there are external influences stopping him from taking the job.

kilkennyboy

http://https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/waterford-set-to-appoint-tipperary-u20-boss-as-new-senior-hurling-manager-38530591.html

[Deleted User]

Heard on the radio now that Henry emerging as favourite. Would be a great appointment in my opinion.

kilkennyboy

Definitely not Henry. Munster man

debok

Lads looking for big name , ya can't get much bigger in gaa. But does that mean he's an intercounty standard manager. Let's hope so.

Relhcstirt

Now its King Henry, apparently!!

Relhcstirt

Now its King Henry, apparently!!

Relhcstirt

Now its King Henry, apparently!!

Gavlor

PTH2009 wrote: »

https://twitter.com/liamcahill16?lang=en

out potential new bosses Twitter page for anyone who wants to follow it

That’s not Henry’s page

PTH2009

https://twitter.com/liamcahill16?lang=en

out potential new bosses Twitter page for anyone who wants to follow it

hardybuck

spideyman92 wrote: »

I wonder does a Cahill appointment rule out Seán Power ever getting the job. Has similarish success Either he doesn't want it or players / County board must not want him?

I think only Sean Power can really influence his future chances if he actually wants the thing.

If he does, best thing he can do is produce success at a high level elsewhere.

spideyman92

whiteandblue wrote: »

Just to put into context, I have no idea how true the rumours are but will comment on Cahill's supposedly imminent appointment.

A brave but very interesting appointment, think it's a positive move. Cahill was won minor and 2 under 21 All-Irelands, and in 2018, he managed to turn around a tough defeat to Cork in the Munster final to win the All-Ireland against the same opposition. He is also bringing Michael Bevans as coach (supposedly) who is very highly thought of in Tipperary as a coach.
Cahill has no history or loyalty to any players within Waterford. All will have to prove their worth and earn their place on the panel and work off a clean slate.
The make-up of the backroom team will be interesting as I'm sure he will look to include people with good knowledge of the players around the county as a starting point to make up a training and trial panel, giving all players around the county a chance who are felt good enough. Possibly a few members with intercounty experience would be valuable assets as well.

For all the criticism we give the county board, if true, I think it would be a good appointment.

I wonder does a Cahill appointment rule out Seán Power ever getting the job. Has similarish success Either he doesn't want it or players / County board must not want him?

whiteandblue

Just to put into context, I have no idea how true the rumours are but will comment on Cahill's supposedly imminent appointment.

A brave but very interesting appointment, think it's a positive move. Cahill was won minor and 2 under 21 All-Irelands, and in 2018, he managed to turn around a tough defeat to Cork in the Munster final to win the All-Ireland against the same opposition. He is also bringing Michael Bevans as coach (supposedly) who is very highly thought of in Tipperary as a coach.
Cahill has no history or loyalty to any players within Waterford. All will have to prove their worth and earn their place on the panel and work off a clean slate.
The make-up of the backroom team will be interesting as I'm sure he will look to include people with good knowledge of the players around the county as a starting point to make up a training and trial panel, giving all players around the county a chance who are felt good enough. Possibly a few members with intercounty experience would be valuable assets as well.

For all the criticism we give the county board, if true, I think it would be a good appointment.

emergingstar

Supposedly Cahill got the job to be confirmed tonight

killbillvol2

Mastermcgrath wrote: »

By all intents and purposes this process has been kept very much under wraps and it’s no harm. No one seems to know whose getting it, compared to the shambles that went on last year it’s refreshing

Indeed. But it still doesn't stop the bullsh1tters posting their scoops on this thread!

Mastermcgrath

By all intents and purposes this process has been kept very much under wraps and it’s no harm. No one seems to know whose getting it, compared to the shambles that went on last year it’s refreshing

IanVW

PTH2009 wrote: »

Scully Ryan on the team too with Babs Keating in a mentor role

Actually could Scully Ryan have a chance of another stint ??

No!

PTH2009

hardybuck wrote: »

Jackson Kiely, refreshed after his glorious stint with the senior footballers.

You won't get better value for money as he doesn't claim expenses by all accounts.

Scully Ryan on the team too with Babs Keating in a mentor role

Actually could Scully Ryan have a chance of another stint ??

hardybuck

PTH2009 wrote: »

Interesting hopefully it's a good choice

Fergal Hartley is the only local candidate I can think off, Colm Bonnar is staying with Carlow afaik

Jackson Kiely, refreshed after his glorious stint with the senior footballers.

You won't get better value for money as he doesn't claim expenses by all accounts.

PTH2009

Interesting hopefully it's a good choice

Fergal Hartley is the only local candidate I can think off, Colm Bonnar is staying with Carlow afaik

Gary Gurney

Shefflin?

TheScoringGoal

The examiner really had their finger on the pulse yesterday

deiseach

https://twitter.com/LilyReddy/status/1176437863140995073