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Mayo GAA Discussion - Part 4

Hulk Hands

The comparison was silly. Walsh could be argued as the worst of those three and Mayo sacrificed their best player on Saturday to follow him everywhere. If Walsh jumped into the first row of concrete benches around the edge, Keegan would've hopped in beside him. Hardly conductive to getting easy space and ball

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jr86

doc_17 wrote: »

Was that true that a young lad was prevented from playing an u21 club final yesterday in Mayo because the county wanted to assess him?

Saw on twitter

Absolutely scandalous if true.

Hulk Hands

https://twitter.com/RefComeOn/status/1201497593462902785?s=19

I generally hate people who come out with "ah what is the game coming to?" but I think it's deserved here. Mad stuff

doc_17

Was that true that a young lad was prevented from playing an u21 club final yesterday in Mayo because the county wanted to assess him?

RedDevil55

Bunny Colvin wrote: »

"A status report is provided on current sponsorship deals with a commitment that all future deals go through a competitive bid process."

That doesn't read like they're trying to 'buy power'. All sponsorship deals should be decided through a competitive and impartial process, with the best package winning out. Maybe they're suspicious that previous or current deals didn't meet that criteria.

"the Foundation is allowed provide independent oversight of the bid process for all sponsorship deals."

The CB will never agree to that part.

Bunny Colvin

iluvfatfrogs wrote: »

And they get to "oversee" any future sponsorship deals?

Looks like they are just buying power

"A status report is provided on current sponsorship deals with a commitment that all future deals go through a competitive bid process."

That doesn't read like they're trying to 'buy power'. All sponsorship deals should be decided through a competitive and impartial process, with the best package winning out. Maybe they're suspicious that previous or current deals didn't meet that criteria.

iluvfatfrogs

Lukekul wrote: »

Another twist in this tale.

https://westernpeople.ie/2019/12/02/foundation-pledges-e1million-to-mayo-gaa-on-condition/

A million would go a long way

And they get to "oversee" any future sponsorship deals?

Looks like they are just buying power

Lukekul

Another twist in this tale.

https://westernpeople.ie/2019/12/02/foundation-pledges-e1million-to-mayo-gaa-on-condition/

A million would go a long way

charlie14

Beagslife wrote: »

The One that got away! Mickey Moran again proving his worth.

Even though I am from Donegal, I would not begrudge Mickey Moran an Ulster Clubs title.

He is a gentleman, but God love him when he managed Donegal, the headers in that team would have broken the heart of a saint.

RedDevil55

jr86 wrote: »

We'll have to get used to it I'm afraid

When Corofin go away it'll be huge commuter areas like Salthill and Claregalway that Mayo clubs have to compete with in Connacht. Both clubs would have the pick of about 5 Ballintubbers

Club football is heading towards urban and City-suburb domination imo. Only exceptional rural clubs will be able to compete

Maybe so but playing population isn't everything at club level. If it was then Westport should be the strongest club in Mayo and Ballintubber should be borderline intermediate.

As an aside, Westport and Claremorris were in the U21 A final yesterday evening for a 2nd year in a row (3 in a row for Westport). Both clubs were in the relegation play offs at senior level this year.

Beagslife

The One that got away! Mickey Moran again proving his worth.

jr86

Coillte_Bhoy wrote: »

In fairness the last 4 years our reps have gone out to Corofin, one of the best club teams of all time. In the last decade we have had 2 teams In the last decade we have had 2 teams in the Junior final and 4 in the Intermediate final, thats second only to Kerry and Tyrone.

Galway will have 16 senior teams and 16 intermediate teams from next year, so it'll be very difficult for Mayo clubs going forward - in intermediate especially

In theory the 17th best team in Galway should have the beating of the 17th in Mayo. Galway has a far bigger population, has a City, and is a huge county by area.

The Neale who won intermediate in Mayo this year wouldn't have made it beyond the Galway intermediate quarters this year and that's no sleight on them personally

jr86

Carol25 wrote: »

Another concern...Mayo’s clubs aren’t progressing very far at national level in the club championship.

We'll have to get used to it I'm afraid

When Corofin go away it'll be huge commuter areas like Salthill and Claregalway that Mayo clubs have to compete with in Connacht. Both clubs would have the pick of about 5 Ballintubbers

Club football is heading towards urban and City-suburb domination imo. Only exceptional rural clubs will be able to compete

Coillte_Bhoy

Carol25 wrote: »

Jim Gavin was a super manager, he gave nothing away, ran a tight ship and played the in form players when needed. No one was too big to be dropped.
Mayo have gone through their fair share of managers during his reign...and am so tired of seeing internal County board drama in the news. Another concern...Mayo’s clubs aren’t progressing very far at national level in the club championship. Are these clubs capable of providing the county team with top players for future competitions...I think Mayo need to start looking forward and stop living in the past.

In fairness the last 4 years our reps have gone out to Corofin, one of the best club teams of all time. In the last decade we have had 2 teams in the Junior final and 4 in the Intermediate final, thats second only to Kerry and Tyrone.

Coillte_Bhoy

irishgeo wrote: »

in a interview he said he walked. no chance of getting ahead of Clarke or Robbie.

wanted to get back playing soccer but was caught as he is working in allergan. think he signed for castlebar celtic.

https://www.offtheball.com/soccer/micheal-schlingermann-927721

However, in early November it was announced that he was dropped from the Mayo panel.

Schlingermann had started the win over the Underdogs in MacHale Park back in late October and he was looking forward to showing what he could do in 2020 for the green and red.

“I was looking forward to making a push and playing a game or two in next year's campaign but unfortunately it didn’t work out that way for now”.

wirelessdude01

muddle84 wrote: »

Is Regan officially gone? I hadn't heard he was gone gone

He is gone as a player. He is now officially the team nutritional advisor.

charlie14

RedDevil55 wrote: »

In what way are mayo living in the past?

I'm not saying our clubs can't do better but they've been losing to Corofin at the end of the day. The same as every other county champions.

I would have looked on a county`s senior club doing well nationally as more a hindrance than a help to county teams in that their players were unavailable for practically all of the national league under the old St. Patrick`s day format.

At least bringing the All Ireland club finals forward should help in that regard.

muddle84

RedDevil55 wrote: »

I think there are 7 gone from the 2019 panel. Schlingermann, Cafferkey, Crowe, Drake, Regan, Diskin and Andy. 9 or 10 newbies have been called up so far.

Are any players carrying an injury into the new season, apart from Jason Doherty?

Is Regan officially gone? I hadn't heard he was gone gone

RedDevil55

Carol25 wrote: »

Jim Gavin was a super manager, he gave nothing away, ran a tight ship and played the in form players when needed. No one was too big to be dropped.
Mayo have gone through their fair share of managers during his reign...and am so tired of seeing internal County board drama in the news. Another concern...Mayo’s clubs aren’t progressing very far at national level in the club championship. Are these clubs capable of providing the county team with top players for future competitions...I think Mayo need to start looking forward and stop living in the past.

In what way are mayo living in the past?

I'm not saying our clubs can't do better but they've been losing to Corofin at the end of the day. The same as every other county champions.

seligehgit

charlie14 wrote: »

A bit surprised, but not overly.
Declan Darcy gave quite a few interviews this year where it was made clear he was Galvin`s right hand. Thought it unusual in that Galvin has always hated anyone within the camp, players or backroom giving interviews, so I imagine it was with Galvin`s approval.
Dessie Farrell would be the favourite I imagine, but if Galvin was to put his weight behind Darcy on the basis of continuity then who knows.

100% charlie14.

I pmed a much missed Dublin poster and am of the same opinion.

I think Darcy is most likely Gavin's anointed successor admittedly based on a very limited knowledge of the ins and outs of the Dublin setup.

He appears the person most likely to continue the process.

Anyway I'm not discussing such matters any further on the Mayo thread!:)

Carol25

Jim Gavin was a super manager, he gave nothing away, ran a tight ship and played the in form players when needed. No one was too big to be dropped.
Mayo have gone through their fair share of managers during his reign...and am so tired of seeing internal County board drama in the news. Another concern...Mayo’s clubs aren’t progressing very far at national level in the club championship. Are these clubs capable of providing the county team with top players for future competitions...I think Mayo need to start looking forward and stop living in the past.

ProudDUB

I've heard him talking about drones in interviews before. It's not the first time he's done it. So don't think it's all that relevant.

charlie14

RedDevil55 wrote: »

I heard Gavin on the radio news yesterday talking about needing a licence from the IAA if people are buying drones for Christmas. I thought it unusual at the time since he rarely speaks publicly on anything. It's very late in the day to be changing managers even if they do have someone lined up already.

He is top tier in the IAA so highlighting the problems and requirement on drones would be within his remit so that interview would not surprise me, but it is not the pressure in the day job that is the reason for him going. Imagine he has had this planned for some time.

I know a bit about him from my own job and he is not someone who makes rash decisions.
With the league just around the corner short notice alright, but then he is so meticulous in all aspects it would not surprise me that if he is backing Darcy, he would see it as an advantage to Darcy with it being a handover giving continuity.

RedDevil55

charlie14 wrote: »

A bit surprised, but not overly.
Declan Darcy gave quite a few interviews this year where it was made clear he was Galvin`s right hand. Thought it unusual in that Galvin has always hated anyone within the camp, players or backroom giving interviews, so I imagine it was with Galvin`s approval.
Dessie Farrell would be the favourite I imagine, but if Galvin was to put his weight behind Darcy on the basis of continuity then who knows.

I heard Gavin on the radio news yesterday talking about needing a licence from the IAA if people are buying drones for Christmas. I thought it unusual at the time since he rarely speaks publicly on anything. It's very late in the day to be changing managers even if they do have someone lined up already.

charlie14

seligehgit wrote: »

Very very surprised.

A bit surprised, but not overly.
Declan Darcy gave quite a few interviews this year where it was made clear he was Galvin`s right hand. Thought it unusual in that Galvin has always hated anyone within the camp, players or backroom giving interviews, so I imagine it was with Galvin`s approval.
Dessie Farrell would be the favourite I imagine, but if Galvin was to put his weight behind Darcy on the basis of continuity then who knows.

charlie14

km79 wrote: »

Cluxton will follow

Insert “so you are telling me there is a chance “ gif

From your lips to God`s ears.

seligehgit

Juicy contest in prospect tonight as Westport take on Claremorris in the under 21 final tonight at 19.00.

Can't make it myself.

blinding

All the advantages Dublin now have make the whole thing a farce . Even Gavin could not continue with that sham .

km79

Cluxton will follow

Insert “so you are telling me there is a chance “ gif

seligehgit

Barlett wrote: »

Did not see that coming with Gavin!!

Very very surprised.

Barlett

Did not see that coming with Gavin!!