Now I really know how some soccer supporters feel (and get worked up about), when the club they have supported all their lives (and mean the world to them) are stuck with a poor manager for future seasons due to the actions/inaction of their board of directors. It's a bad day when you have lost all hope for the short-term future, and feel there's nothing to look forward to for a few years.

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http://www.meathchronicle.ie/sport/gaa/articles/2015/08/10/4039635-unanimous-support-for-mick-odowd/

GlasagusOr (Meath) - Posts: 1348 - 10/08/2015 21:27:40    1767684

I wish Mick O'Dowd and his new selectors all the best for the next two years, I agree that the position we find ourselves in is not of his making and the report from the steering committe, which I see is due next month as per the Meath Chronicle, will potentially be an important document as to where we are going in the future and I await its contents with interest. I was somewhat suprised that there was apparently little opposition to the reappointment, I would have thought some clubs would have rocked the boat a bit as is the norm but this didnt transpire, one could take many meanings from that outcome and only the delegates themselves know the answers. Now we await the unveiling of two new seletors which will be very important appointments, there are a few names i would like to see in their and I will keep RD slightly happy by saying I would have no aversion to Graham Geraghty being involved, but whoever comes on board with Mick have a job of work to do and the importance of the selections can not be understated

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3734 - 10/08/2015 21:38:52    1767695

I would be happier if GG was one of the selectors for sure.He is apparently a very good motivator..

ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 10/08/2015 21:44:46    1767706

The very best of luck to MOD for next year and I hope he will guide us to better fortunes. But is there no such thing as democracy in the county board? 'However, following discussions it was decided that a vote was not required and O' Dowd will continue for a fourth and fifth year'. That is shocking. Surely there'd have been no harm in putting it to a vote anyway?

Jimin10 (Meath) - Posts: 783 - 10/08/2015 21:53:14    1767716

Jim

Ya regardless of our thoughts,it should have gone to a vote.The guy has also lost his two selectors in the last month. I suppose we will have to look forward to watching players well out of position next year again. :)

ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 10/08/2015 21:58:16    1767728

Also just out of interest the story is on the front page and there isn't even one single post in any thread mentioning it. Just shows how far Meath have fallen and how irrelevant we are on the national stage.

Jimin10 (Meath) - Posts: 783 - 10/08/2015 22:00:21    1767734

Surprise surprise..ratoath delegate is mickos main backer

southmeathgael (Meath) - Posts: 890 - 11/08/2015 08:30:44    1767742

Nothing like a conspiracy theory eh SMG?

Lads would want to get over themselves. He's back in. Deal with it. Maybe some counselling would help?

SmallHouse (Meath) - Posts: 291 - 11/08/2015 08:45:46    1767746

numberedjerseys
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I don't think there be any heated discussions there maybe discussion ok but Conor Tormey is a nice guy and don't let things get out of hand
I don't reckon any new back room team will be announced as that usually don't happen either until a manager is in place. I don't think either that there will be a vote other than a few views expressed I reckon that clubs will sit on there hands and go with the flow
04/08/2015 19:59:55

Looks like my 1st hunch was spot on. All the talk on the Country was as usual waffle with from what I hear a few half hearted muffles from the Club Delegates. When it came to the crunch the Hands where firmly sat and the Giles factor which I felt last Friday would be game changing was a non event in the end

numberedjerseys (USA) - Posts: 348 - 11/08/2015 09:14:02    1767754

Well here's to another two years of mediocrity....

Greenwood (Meath) - Posts: 210 - 11/08/2015 09:37:15    1767767

Think you've got that wrong numberjerseys. It seems that clubs didn't follow the procedures which would have seen it thrown open to the floor. They made a new proposal rather than offering amendment to the original proposal (that MOD be kept on).

Clubs have nobody to blame but themselves. If they can't even be bothered to find out what the procedures are then they don't deserve a say.

SmallHouse (Meath) - Posts: 291 - 11/08/2015 09:45:21    1767773

southmeathgael
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Surprise surprise..ratoath delegate is mickos main backer

Surprise, Surprise....another person takes issue with the amount of Ratoath players on the panel, ring Sisk Bros, build the bridge and get over it please.

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3734 - 11/08/2015 10:59:03    1767854

"It would be a retrograde step to take the matter back to the clubs"

In fairness that comment was an absolute disgrace, completely anti-democratic imo, also why wasn't Paddy Ward (Dunshaughlin) and Gerry Fitzpatrick (Simonstown) listened to when they very reasonably suggested that clubs be given the opportunity to submit nominations for the position?

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 11/08/2015 11:28:52    1767900

Htaem - they didn't follow the correct protocol/procedure. Now you could argue that this suited the county board, but as I said earlier, if clubs can't even be bothered to find out and follow the procedures before turning up to the meeting, then they've no right to complain - end of.

SmallHouse (Meath) - Posts: 291 - 11/08/2015 11:44:06    1767917

Good display by Meath U14 teams at the weekend. They beat Dublin in 3 games losing the other game by 1 point.

MeathGAAHead (Meath) - Posts: 87 - 11/08/2015 11:51:42    1767924

Well decision made,and we have to accept it. However, i am optimistic that the steering committee findings will include a development plan for the manager to bring him up to speed. This of course is not unusual,as in any other every day activity where skills are required development is the buzz word. I would expect this will be done with sensitivity, and as a priority in a supportive way. I dont expect we will read too much about it. This would have to happen to some degree no matter who the new manager was. Will be interesting times ahead.

nobull456 (Meath) - Posts: 1224 - 11/08/2015 12:35:57    1767969

SmallHouse

Of course the clubs have a right to complain, we all have a right to complain and it's simply a cop out to suggest that they didn't follow the correct procedure. The county board for whatever reason hand picked MOD for another 2 years and didn't seem to entertain any opposition to that, hiding behind 'procedure' considering their conduct is a bit rich.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 11/08/2015 16:36:51    1768221

I don't disagree with your overall point Hteam. Clubs do of course have the right to have their say. However, it is, to put it politely, extremely sloppy that (as seems to be the case) the correct procedures weren't followed for those wanting a change of manager. Are the county board to rip up the rule book and let it slide? Of course not. All I am saying is that I find it absolutely laughable that clubs were not aware of this protocol. In that regard, it is 100% their own fault.

SmallHouse (Meath) - Posts: 291 - 11/08/2015 16:53:43    1768246

Listen I don't doubt that the club's appear to have shown a lack of interest and knowledge of the procedure but the county board certainly didn't come across as very accommodating. I mean two delegates did suggest putting forward nominations for the position so they knew there was at least some interest in a vote and they appear to have completely ignored that. If it had of went to a vote and MOD was retained then fair enough, but I genuinely detest the way this was stage managed by the county board and personally I've lost all faith in them from this point.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 11/08/2015 17:05:28    1768260

11/08/2015 17:05:28
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Listen I don't doubt that the club's appear to have shown a lack of interest and knowledge of the procedure but the county board certainly didn't come across as very accommodating. I mean two delegates did suggest putting forward nominations for the position so they knew there was at least some interest in a vote and they appear to have completely ignored that. If it had of went to a vote and MOD was retained then fair enough, but I genuinely detest the way this was stage managed by the county board and personally I've lost all faith in them from this point.

Of course it was stage managed. Without an alternative candidate making his interest known and canvassing clubs it was never going to be any other way.

Poormouth (Meath) - Posts: 204 - 11/08/2015 18:06:47    1768295