Mayo GAA Discussion

Even if he had, he should have kept his mouth shut, but he can't seem to help himself. Also, you wonder if he would want a say in the running of the team. I doubt he would stay quiet. He should have no influence on any decisions made by a manager. He probably thinks it's like the premiership.

If that's true then surely Dempsey knew he was taking a huge risk / basically killing his chances... If it's the obvious backer I'm thinking of.

I had heard he had no issues with backers. I would be very surprised if he took such a risk.

Yes, but no other candidate will ever get the chance again (for the record though, Rochford was only in charge for 3 seasons - didn't get a 4th for some reasons that still aren't clear). There are many who believe that Horan (for all the good he did for us, and for which I will always be grateful) should not have come back or definitely should have gone after the final defeat in 21. That game, followed by this years league final and the way the Championship went, were a big turning point. From talking to plenty of people since the final last year, for the first time in a decade, belief is beginning to waiver and patience has run out. The new candidate may get a 3 year contract, but you can guarantee that their will be a review after 2 years (possibly every year) and if they don't have delivered the big prize in the first two, they won't get a third chance. It's a new landscape now. I'm sure plenty will disagree, but that's what I'm hearing from anyone I've talked to over the past while.

A lot of rumours been posted over the past few days by a number of posters, but no links so will leave those be. Here's a link to one though: https://twitter.com/TimOLeary1977/status/1561443399017721856

Now, personally, I seriously doubt he has any contacts in the County Board at this point and would be shocked if any candidate accepted any financial backing or support in any form from him as his presence in toxic within the current County Board (and to a lot of the county in general). If anyone did, I would seriously question their judgement and how much they are in touch with the goings on in the county (I think we can all agree that it's been very much public knowledge, mainly thanks to one parties public announcements).

Still think Dempsey wil get it ahead of Mcstay but may be proven wrong in a few hours .

Dempsey if not given the job will get another bite at it. McStay will not get another chance/will not go again.... considering the last venture he made into the interview process.... this says he really wants it. I think he deserves a shot after all the stuff he went through. He has a decent ticket with him as well.

Also, If they were looking at succession and playing out the next couple of years - the plan could be McStay with Dempsey to come in after. I would be surprised if McStay is not given the nod even if Mchale seems to tarnish the McStay ticket with certain people but let them suck it up as we have no all ireland after all.

Giving it to McStay because "he deserves a shot after all the stuff he went through" is a terrible reason to give him the job.

It should go to the best candidate.

Mayo have "deserved" an All Ireland for a long time, but that's not how it works!

"Dempsey if not given the job will get another bite at it" - was the same not said about Solan after he stood aside/facilitated the return of Horan in 2018?

Just asking, if McStay didn't get it twice before, what would make it different this time around? He's been turned down twice before and (even though the last time was an absolute farce) was told that he wasn't the preferred candidate/didn't even get an interview a couple of years ago. So, it would require some explaining and the eating of an awful lot of humble pie if he gets the job, no?

McStay and Dempsey are the front runners according to the national media.

• Ray Dempsey: Oisín McConville, Declan O’Keeffe, Enda Gilvarry, Keith Higgins, James Burke
• Kevin McStay: Donie Buckley, Stephen Rochford, Liam McHale, Damien Mulligan

I think if one is to select on management teams McStay would get the nod due to more experience.

McConville, Higgins Enda Gilvarry have never been involved with a county senior management team before.

"McConville, Higgins Enda Gilvarry have never been involved with a county senior management team before." - sure if that's the case nobody would ever get a job intercounty management as nobody has any experience before they first start out!

As far as I'm aware, McStay had none before he got the Roscommon job, which, let's face it, didn't exactly go well or end well. McHale's CV at intercounty management doesn't read well either.

Anyway, whoever gets it, everyone will get behind them and give them a chance. All I hope is that the correct choice is made, just like everyone in the county.

Don't get why most be happy with that at all, be happy for damien mulligan yes but rocheford and buckley got their chance before, don't need to speak about mchale, and mcstay as a pundit rarely praised mayo, acting like a jilted girlfriend.

Mcstay being reported by media

Anyone surprised? once he threw his hat into the ring with a stocked management he was always going to get this time and the county board wouldn't dare go against him a 3rd time.

Delighted

Cant wait for next year now. It has energized me .

I am sure it will be the same for a lot of the players . An extended break this year too.

We will come roaring back next year !

:D