frank murphy

I thought he had said he was incumbent for life?

Cork GAA has had much success while Frank Murphy was at the helm. Like anybody moving on, I would wish him well. I do hope that when he has retired that there will be an opportunity for a new beginning where some of the mistakes of the past can be put right.

i wonder who wrote the terms of the contract he signed 'till then?

jesus if there's a loophole in it and he decides he wants to stay on who would we get to figure that one out ?

frank v ....?

Been reported here 'n all....

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055669667

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Where is orizio?

I dont see a problem with having a Secretary for years. There are a lot of clubs and organisations up and down the county have long serving secretaries. Its not everyone who can handle a job like that.

Chairman is a totally different thing as the chairman carries a lot of clout.

grenache wrote: »

A Cork taxi driver told me last year that the only person who can fire Frank Murphy is Frank Murphy. Is this true?

And to have the same guy as secretary for nearly 40 years is a joke! Democratically run organisation my ar$e!

The secretary can only be fired by unanimous decision of the county board, Frank is a member of the county board.


I wonder in years to come will Pairc Ui Chaoimh be re-named Pairc O'Murchú?
(I'm not taking the mick either, he has put away a lot of money for a new stadium, at least that is what I hope has happened to the money! Someone in the future might think it a good idea)

I believe that this is as close to a smile they could get for his retirement announcement of retirement:

KerranJast wrote: »

For all his faults he has contributed a lot to Cork GAA. The man is a master of the rulebook and has got many a Cork player out of a hole.

Yes but he has cost Cork more all-irelands as he was always a major influence in selections of teams

He ruined many great promising Cork players

LeoB wrote: »

Where is orizio?

Hello?

Regarding Frank, he isn't going to be gone for another year at least. This is disapointing news if anything, and it wouldn't suprise if he is still around past 2011.

Also, considering the attitudes of many on the executive and unfortunately also many club delegates, Frank leaving probably won't have the effect many expect.

What is needed is not just a lot of work at underage club level, but also at schools, both primary and specifically secondary. Hurling at secondary school level in Cork City is practically dead, despite underage city clubs being fairly strong. In the 90's, we had the Mon, Farranferris, Colman's and Midleton CBS but now Farra is gone, the Mon are getting hammered left, right and center while the latter two are the only Cork schools competitive at Harty level, although they are still behind Flannans, Waterford Colleges, Clonmel CBS etc. New schools in Youghal, Glanmire and the city has hurt us, but thats no excuse for the poor performance of huge schools like Douglas CBS etc, or the fact that we don't have a Cork Colleges team for the city schools.

Anyway, Frank or not, I have accepted the fact that Cork Hurling is stuck deep in a malaise that will probably go on for another 5+ years, if we are lucky. The only way to solve this is pro-active work at every level of Cork GAA.

Nalced_irl wrote: »

To be honest, while he made some massive mistakes, i still think someone who served his position through the love of the game and his county for so many years deserves respect. It will be good for the board to have new fresh ideas from a new secretary but id hope he will still be recognised for more than just the last few years. Having said that, im not from Cork so i wouldnt have the same anger/disappointment over what has happened in recent years but putting that to the side i think the man still deserves more than many people will give him.

Keep dreaming.

He will get zero respect from about 95% of Cork people, which says much about the man and his legacy.

happy 7th anniversary of the announcement of your retirement Mr Murphy!

lukin wrote: »

I get a bit sick of hearing Cork people putting all the blame on Frank Murphy for Cork not winning more All-Ireland's in the last however-many-years he has been secretary. I simply don't buy it. It's a convenient excuse that is trotted out every time Cork fail to live up to expectations.
If it's true that he is the sole cause of our lack of success then when he does eventually step down we should start winning All-Ireland's by the bucketload. But I bet we won't.

Largely in part to the the personality politics that he championed. People who would have a lot to offer, have been kept sidelined & alienated, because they didn't bend the knee to Frank. You're right, Frank Murphy isn't the one out there on the pitch, losing games himself. But the culture that he perpetuated, isn't helping in getting the right people on the sideline and in the co board to help right the ship.

He has surrounded himself with like minded cronies, who know a thing or two about consolidating power. They'll still be around, even when he does eventually step down. (In 2055, if you're lucky. :rolleyes: ) So, I can't see a long line of former players, sports science specialists and other modern, progressive, qualified people queuing up to take over the reigns, when he does eventually hit the road.

Deleted User wrote: »

Its effectively North Korea of the GAA down there.

its ironic for a county that calls themselves rebels that they cant get it together and oust him

so the day has finally arrived, no doubt there will be a standing ovation tonight from the nodding dogs.

25million+ in debt and still no Centre of Excellence, Footballers at their lowest in decades, Hurlers without an All Ireland in 13 years is some legacy in fairness for Frank and his cronies.

Hopefully the next time we see Mr. Murphy will be as part of an inquiry into the wasting of Government money.

zetecescort wrote: »

so the day has finally arrived, no doubt there will be a standing ovation tonight from the nodding dogs.

25million+ in debt and still no Centre of Excellence, Footballers at their lowest in decades, Hurlers without an All Ireland in 13 years is some legacy in fairness for Frank and his cronies.

Hopefully the next time we see Mr. Murphy will be as part of an inquiry into the wasting of Government money.

Why are you bringing up a thread that's over 9 years old?