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I think dessie with cunningham would be a good choice but dessie would be crazy to give up punditry to get involved with westmeath footiemad (Westmeath) - Posts: 733 - 20/07/2017 10:25:19 2019796 Link 0 |
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I don't think you can compare McStay to Dessie valley84 (Westmeath) - Posts: 1890 - 20/07/2017 11:40:32 2019852 Link 0 |
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Alex Ferguson ,Joe Smyth .doesn't matter ya can't training Donkeys in to Race horses.f**k sake. refaball (Westmeath) - Posts: 44 - 20/07/2017 14:51:12 2020008 Link 0 |
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Donkeys to race horses, two Leinster finals league champs beat Meath for the first time, what have u ever done besides commenting on this site ??
Paddyfla19 (Westmeath) - Posts: 114 - 20/07/2017 19:15:32 2020194 Link 1 |
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Off to the Kilbeggan races with ya
Chops (Westmeath) - Posts: 775 - 20/07/2017 19:23:26 2020197 Link 0 |
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No but Luke Dempsey had a slot on the radio 1 commentary after he left the Westmeath job. When he managed Carlow and Longford I don't think he got the gig back since. I'd imagine it pays well but if you walk away its probably very difficult to get back in.
Chops (Westmeath) - Posts: 775 - 20/07/2017 19:26:05 2020199 Link 0 |
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Emmett McDonnell anyone ? Surely brought in last year to be next in line for promotion ? Former Offaly senior manager as ye know !! BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1131 - 21/07/2017 23:33:50 2020749 Link 0 |
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No disrespect to McDonnell, but do we really need another Offaly reject? Anthony Cunningham is a far better option IMO, if he has any interest. But with a few hurling jobs becoming available, I'd imagine he'll be in the running for some of them. iarmhi_an_mhaith (Westmeath) - Posts: 268 - 22/07/2017 11:40:08 2020841 Link 0 |
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Visit true a Pat Flanagan return could be on the cards?
XPAC (Westmeath) - Posts: 86 - 22/07/2017 14:15:55 2020907 Link 0 |
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I wont use aggressive or threatening language towards the CB on this, but if they did do that...yea, lets hope theres no truth in that one. Pete McGrath anyone? Not an advocate but his record speaks for itself I guess, and he'd probably be amenable to the move, you would think within our budget also... Luke Dempsey return? Could do worse...I'm stickin with Cooney on a card with Keane and Wilson, potentially Flano aswell if he was keen to get involved. If results were rubbish next year I'd be happy to take the slack, but theres 4 men who have don the maroon with powerful distinction, who the current panel watched on from and admired from the terraces, and if those men dont get the most out of this group nothing will. Lakers.for.Sam (Westmeath) - Posts: 79 - 23/07/2017 13:56:15 2021703 Link 0 |
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I doubt Luke would walk away from Lomans.
Chops (Westmeath) - Posts: 775 - 23/07/2017 18:10:47 2021908 Link 0 |
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not pat flanagan . anthony cunningham should be approached before dublin hurlers get him mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1806 - 23/07/2017 20:11:46 2022001 Link 0 |
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After seeing the Kinnegad game at the weekend I really hope Cooney doesn't get the job. wouldn't be able to watch a Westmeath game playing that kind of defensive system martyW (Westmeath) - Posts: 319 - 24/07/2017 10:41:18 2022335 Link 0 |
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totally agree with marty kinnegad are shocking to watch so cooney is a no no mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1806 - 24/07/2017 11:01:37 2022368 Link 0 |
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Is he that bad when it comes to defensive setups? Honestly wouldnt know, a lot of people on here saying the same thing so must be true...Do we want to win championships or watch free flowing football and get trounced every year though thats the thing like. I'm of the opinion the first 15 we have are immensely talented but lacking in depth, granted theres definitely an apparent ego that goes with them but theres talent there for sure, only Dublin are better than us in Leinster in my opinion and I'll take a cynical, blanket defence, 'puke football' setup anyday if it gets us a second Delaney Cup. Lakers.for.Sam (Westmeath) - Posts: 79 - 24/07/2017 11:04:42 2022373 Link 0 |
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Is Cooney still over Kinnegad? I thought he was with an Offaly club now?
Meridian (Westmeath) - Posts: 601 - 24/07/2017 12:05:56 2022458 Link 0 |
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I would be in agreement with most comments here but in Cooney we have a man native to westmeath and a former player who from all accounts is considered one of the best coaches in the country. I know there was nothing but good things said about him in Donegal anyway. I think its too soon for John Keane or his era of former players. Anthony Cunnigham would probably gove it a fair craic as well si good options out there. Again what budget do we have to lure someone into the mix. May decide a lot?? willyagodown (Westmeath) - Posts: 6 - 24/07/2017 12:42:48 2022502 Link 1 |
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Is Cooney not working with the same Donegal team that's imploding for the last 2 seasons??
Chops (Westmeath) - Posts: 775 - 24/07/2017 16:26:42 2022688 Link 0 |
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Please stop bashing Cooney he is top class at what he does. Yes he is defensive yes I agree it might not be good for westmeath football but he is very good coach with a lot of qualities we need. I keep saying it JAck Cooney and Peter Leahy are the 2 best coaches we have and both totally opposite and both maybe not the next managers of our county but they are our most experienced and best coaches. Let's start been realistic if we stay within the county our choices are one of these 2 or a complete gamble and go for Keane. But ultimately let's go for the most experienced best manager in Westmeath which is Luke Dempsey and then bring all the others in as back room or coaches whatever. Time now for people to stop been unrealistic and talking about people who will just fill a gap. I am not even saying any of the above names would even be interested but please don't bash Cooney or any of the others because I know they are all good coaches Djkray (Dublin) - Posts: 152 - 24/07/2017 16:38:08 2022700 Link 0 |
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Looking at Gerry Buckley column in examiner in looking at results t. Cribben was unlucky in first year in d 2 a draw against Galway instead of loosing by point and even in d3 should be beating Longford in final match of league if these results went the right way and then the Leinster final in a row we would be saying he was best manager. Moving on I am disappointed that not more of the great players that won Leinster did not go into management. But might be a bit soon for some in fairness to john Keane and Alan managan seem to be the only ones trying there trade in wh club management. A lot of names put forward seem to play a negative or defensive style . j cooney. E McDonnell. Even p Flanagan. Would love to see one of these taking a big club for year or two and then assessing them. People mention Luke Dempsey but all joking aside lomans were probably. Going to win championship anyway . I think we might have to look outside for a year or two and hope some make it to train a club in county madbull (Westmeath) - Posts: 195 - 24/07/2017 16:54:32 2022709 Link 0 |