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Replying To Htaem: "I didn't give a tumbs down here and I would like to see McEntee get the job but I'm not convinced he would even want it. He does have a good job, managing the All-Ireland club champions and you'd wonder does he even want the hassle of managing a Meath team in complete disarray or working under such a poor county board. As for politics, politics is poison and has no place in sport, I know Tormey and McEntee are almost certainly of a different party political persuasion but I would be furious to think that, that would be a factor, it would be beyond outrageous. Stick your fcukin parties and get the job done if it's good for Meath football." Politics won't matter to Andy but how he was treated will. He has a couple of buddies on the Board time to send them out to cajole him back Brownepat (Meath) - Posts: 532 - 09/07/2016 22:44:54 1879637 Link
Replying To bert09: "Are we all agreed that the next manager should be a meath man?" Well I think it should be Andy, and if that means there had to be some resignations at cb level for the way they treated him then so be it. He is the best placed Meath mam, but I would personally have no difficulty with a outside manager if Andy could not be convinced. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 09/07/2016 22:52:57 1879647 Link
Replying To Brownepat: "Politics won't matter to Andy but how he was treated will. He has a couple of buddies on the Board time to send them out to cajole him back" Does he really? Surely if he does that is a big plus? ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 09/07/2016 22:57:35 1879655 Link
A few players that could be in trouble under a new regime imo.. Paddy O'Rourke Andy Tormey Dalton McDonagh ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 09/07/2016 23:10:16 1879678 Link
A Meath man is best. If they have worked with or are familiar with many of the players already that is a plus (so long as they do not play favourites). If they see plenty of club football and know what is out there in terms of the player pool, better again. If they have a higher profile that automatically commands respect, they are more likely to get certain players back, get more commitment from the players and more goodwill/support from the supporters/public. As a county we need to get our mojo back ... the hurlers have set the example and they have/had more obstacles to overcome. Now it is time for the senior footballers to follow suit. GlasagusOr (Meath) - Posts: 1348 - 09/07/2016 23:12:29 1879679 Link
Replying To ziggy32001: "A few players that could be in trouble under a new regime imo.. Paddy O'Rourke Andy Tormey Dalton McDonagh" Would agree with that, but I think Newman just needs some proper coaching, also shouldn't have been taken off today. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 09/07/2016 23:13:24 1879681 Link
Unfortunately we are not spoilt for choice if Andy doesn't happen. Anthony moles seems to have a good head for the game but lacks experience to take this job on. Would like to maybe see him involved with Andy's backroom team. Would have no problem with an outside manager depending on who. Someone like james horan would be great but not realistic. Royalace (Meath) - Posts: 121 - 09/07/2016 23:13:50 1879683 Link
Replying To royaldunne: "Would agree with that, but I think Newman just needs some proper coaching, also shouldn't have been taken off today." Newmans confidence is on the floor.But he is a very good player. ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 09/07/2016 23:15:08 1879687 Link
If we are staying inside the county, and I don't think we should, then Davy Nelsons track record is decent. Although maybe not so impressive at provincial level BoynesideBlue (Meath) - Posts: 130 - 09/07/2016 23:25:29 1879700 Link
Replying To ziggy32001: "A few players that could be in trouble under a new regime imo.. Paddy O'Rourke Andy Tormey Dalton McDonagh" Would be surprised if the first 2 dont withraw from panel with MOD's departure anyway nobull456 (Meath) - Posts: 1224 - 09/07/2016 23:27:29 1879702 Link
the county board need to call a meeting and get the process in train to select a new management team. Give them a chance to take in as much of club championships as possible. oldsam_newsam (Meath) - Posts: 638 - 10/07/2016 09:50:44 1879817 Link
Can anyone here tell me what AM managed at senior club level inside the county and what did he win? Did the manager tell all the players at half time to stop playing. Someone posted that we need a Meath man as he would be familiar with the players- which players does he need to be familiar with? Go back and pick the players from how the perform with their clubs - not just guys who were on this or that underage team as most of them are nowhere county standard. I read post here about this great prospect and that great prospect. It is not prospects we require but guys who are now performing. If Keoghan was not injured then it was a serious mistake to take him off along with our free taker with the game there to be won browncows (Meath) - Posts: 2342 - 10/07/2016 09:56:59 1879824 Link
Replying To browncows: "Can anyone here tell me what AM managed at senior club level inside the county and what did he win? Did the manager tell all the players at half time to stop playing. Someone posted that we need a Meath man as he would be familiar with the players- which players does he need to be familiar with? Go back and pick the players from how the perform with their clubs - not just guys who were on this or that underage team as most of them are nowhere county standard. I read post here about this great prospect and that great prospect. It is not prospects we require but guys who are now performing. If Keoghan was not injured then it was a serious mistake to take him off along with our free taker with the game there to be won" He managed Donaghmore Ashbourne a few years ago and won intermediate with them to bring them to senior and made it to county semi final in senior with them I think. Then of course he has managed Ballyboden to an All Ireland club title...can't get much better than that. I think he has two sons playing for Dunboyne seniors so would be very familiar with Meath club championship royallady (Meath) - Posts: 27 - 10/07/2016 10:25:06 1879844 Link
Seems to be a huge wave of support for Andy Mc and while that may well be justified I think this is the biggest decision for Meath Football since Sean Boylan was appointed in the early 80s . Need to reflect and see what all our options look like . For example would Pete McGrath fancy it ? Maybe too late for Colm O Rourke to have a go ? . Other guys who have performed at club level .... Davy Nelson , Sean Kelly ,and even Des Lane who had great success with Mattick Rangers and brought Rathkenny to a semi without Brian Meade when injured . Maybe none of the above but now is the time to look at all options and not just make an appointment for the sake of it . Dare I also mention there is the underlying issue re sponsorship for next year which may limit our options . royalpad (Meath) - Posts: 46 - 10/07/2016 13:38:05 1880002 Link
Replying To bert09: "Before we get a new manager we need a new county board." It wasn't this particular Co board that the total set in..go back ten yes, maybe less sob (Meath) - Posts: 492 - 10/07/2016 14:12:35 1880031 Link
Royalpad, Sean Kelly was very much a part of mods first 3 years, so from that point of view I think it rules him out, similar to Trevor, both great servants to the county, but time will have to pass before either could be seen as a manager , as many would see it as a continuation of the abysmal failures of the last 4 years. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 10/07/2016 17:07:51 1880147 Link
Tony Kearney , Eamon Barry , Sean Barry ,Sean Kelly , Liam Harnan , Davy Nelson just a name a few . Anything would be an improvement on the last 4 years . This is not where' we should be . Best to knock down and build from the bottom again . Chaisleain_Abu (Meath) - Posts: 220 - 10/07/2016 17:37:07 1880172 Link
nice to see my post wasnt put up re the manager , dnewlad (Meath) - Posts: 137 - 10/07/2016 18:13:20 1880216 Link
Replying To Chaisleain_Abu: "Tony Kearney , Eamon Barry , Sean Barry ,Sean Kelly , Liam Harnan , Davy Nelson just a name a few . Anything would be an improvement on the last 4 years . This is not where' we should be . Best to knock down and build from the bottom again ." Tony Kearney probably should have got the Meath manger job when he was on top of his game ! The next Meath manger should have some insight about the modern game..not how to play it but how to over come it and defeat it ! WhyTheLongFace (Meath) - Posts: 876 - 10/07/2016 18:35:25 1880246 Link
Replying To ziggy32001: "A few players that could be in trouble under a new regime imo.. Paddy O'Rourke Andy Tormey Dalton McDonagh" Agree with the other two but don't agree with Paddy. He has been rash in the past put his strength under a high ball is unparalleled in this county. And with an actual plan his kickouts could well be good I have seen him give many good short kickouts this year. I think he was one of our better players this year. Graham Reilly also in trouble. For all his talent his effort seems to lack, same for Newman. They would need to work a hell of a lot harder under good management LeitrimRoyal99 (Meath) - Posts: 1458 - 10/07/2016 18:35:42 1880247 Link