Waterford GAA Thread - Mod note post #1

The referee on Saturday also overruled his linesman who was standing about 2 feet from an incident where he gave a line-ball, to Waterford , the referee however belatedly decided for some reason that there was a push in the back by the Waterford Player, which based on replays, he was the only one that saw a push, and the Cork free was converted - small margins in games of this nature.

Back to the Senior Hurlers - When Cody was appointed as Kilkenny manager, his aim, (outside of winning All Irelands) was to change the mentally and mindset of the Kilkenny team, and to build a structure that would compete year on year with the best . He set out by demanding and instilling an ethos of hard work, aggressive approach and never say die attitude - the jersey came first and if you were not of this mindset you did not last long. He then added Hurling skills to the mix and be built a mentality and belief in KK hurling that has endured throughout his tenure., and the foundation is there for the next manager to continue.

Over his years, he has endured much criticism in KK, (the vast majority of which was unfounded) but in Ned Quinn he had a man of equal vision and who (from what I know) supported him all the way. John Kiely, is of a similar character, and has now set out on this road in Limerick ably supported by Joe McKenna (and of course JP)

My fear of we making a short term appointment of a name (such as Eddie Brennan) is that his aim will solely be to try and win an All Ireland within the next two years - no disrespect to him or any other candidates, they have very little interest in promoting the long-term future of Waterford Hurling. You may say what is wrong with that, my problem is that it is betting the house on a success in that time period, because this will most certainly mean pandering to the "egos" of our current panel, rather than setting down a serious marker for the years ahead, and for what is expected when you pull on a Waterford Jersey. The skill levels of top inter-county hurlers is unreal, and outside the very top few players, there is not a huge difference between top counties - the main difference is in attitude and organisation. The questions i pose now are :

• are we as a county ready to take that leap and start now to improve for the future of all our teams, rather than such a short term gamble?
• are our county board ready to really commit to this and genuinely support this effort, and are we ready put the proper people and resources in place to drive it on/

The alternative is that we gamble on winning an All Ireland within 24 months, and if we fail, continue to stumble from one bunch of highly talented hurlers to the next, without ever building a proper ethos around wearing the county jersey and what it means.

I’ve no doubt he would but he made an absolute bollox of the u21s despite a star studded group of players so camogie can keep him

when did he mange the u21’s and what stars did he have….?

was it the year after we win it..?

We had a better u21 team in 2015 than we did when we won it in 16. It was the minors from 13 and 14 plus the likes of de Burca Tom Devine Colin dunford Kieran Bennett mcnulty yet Lyons managed to make a mess of it we were soundly beaten by a Clare team that had no pedigree at all. Just another substandard management of our underage teams which was still evident this year

I was on holidays in the Canaries watching that U21 match . I still blush when I think of the build up I gave to that team to anyone prepared to listen within shouting distance of the TV. Then the match happened. I contemplated swimming home rather than face the neighbors again.

On Saturday I thought the camogie team were really unlucky not to get over the line. Another couple of points at crucial stages or a deserved goal would have done it. I’m not sure the issue is conditioning though. There didn’t seem to be any options on the bench. Abbie Flynn is a fine player but was clearly hampered by injury but she couldn’t be replaced. By contrast Cork brought on good subs in numbers and our girls were just gassed, particularly after playing a tough game the previous week.

I hope I’m wrong but it was like watching the men from 20 years ago, some seriously talented hurlers in Carton, Rockett, Flynn and Bray with a solid defense but we can’t afford injuries or make game changing substitutions. Hopefully they will add a few more and after Saturday, they should have great confidence in themselves.

Thought that for consideration to be in the selection committee

Jesus not hanging around

Well compared to tipp they are taking an absolute age .......

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Tipp knew what was coming down the line..we didnt..obviously Colm Bonner didn't either !!

Any speculation on who is after applying for the Waterford job and when it will be decided who's after getting it ??

From the news and star today

Informed sources say that high profile names under consideration include such as Eddie Brennan and Michael Fennelly of Kilkenny, Davy Fitzgerald, Derek McGrath and Stephen Molumphy with at least two of those mentioned having been already interviewed. It would not be surprising if an announcement is forthcoming prior to the completion of the first round of senior championship games this coming weekend.

Always got the impression Eddie Brennan hates (too strong a word maybe) Waterford.

Ideal timing or its just a coincidence

Derek McGrath, Michael Fennelly as joint managers is the rumour

Top 2 each group into the QFs

Bottom 4 playoff (2x semis with the losers in the playoff). Team relagated to the Premier Intermediate 2023

Think that may of been a piss take but tbh might not be the worst