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Bad news for GAA people in Donegal . If Bonner gets another term them some very good players will never get an All Ireland medal. as they will be passed their best when a new manager takes over. Just hope at least someone else applies for the position and the Clubs make the right choice, at the end of the day the Clubs have the final vote. jacktheboy (Donegal) - Posts: 407 - 26/08/2021 09:58:49 2374862 Link 0 |
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Bad news for GAA people in Donegal . If Bonner gets another term them some very good players will never get an All Ireland medal. as they will be passed their best when a new manager takes over. Just hope at least someone else applies for the position and the Clubs make the right choice, at the end of the day the Clubs have the final vote. Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1121 - 26/08/2021 12:42:26 2374927 Link 1 |
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I'm happy to give my backing to Declan Bonner one more year, unless a more formidable contender is put forward. Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1121 - 26/08/2021 12:52:16 2374933 Link 1 |
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What rubbish are you talking about some good players never going to get an all Ireland medal.?r u telling me that the next manager would guarantee us an all Ireland medal. You say you hope somebody goes up against him.?what stupid statement is that does whoever applies for the job not have to have some credentials. Who would you put up for the job . Another thing bonner seems a smart guy and I would presume by letting his name go forward that he has the backing of the players.. if he hadn't I'm sure there would have been a heave to get rid of him. Get bonner in and gave him a three year term.
rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2410 - 26/08/2021 13:08:23 2374942 Link 0 |
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Must be kidding! Bonner is going forward again. That ship has sailed. Time the Donegal executive sent him on his way, before he plunges Donegal football into real dark days, or does he have them over a barrel for some reason. McGuinness, Jim Gavin, M o Rourke, Reagan,McDaid, the Gweedore man ODonnell, all worth a look. thelowball (USA) - Posts: 400 - 26/08/2021 13:16:18 2374947 Link 0 |
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Jim Gavin won't be managing Donegal or any other County team, it will be Dublin or nothing for him if he decides to return to Intercounty. Jim McGuinness is hell bent on becoming a top soccer manager, I heard he isn't up to much at the minute, but he is tight with Declan Bonner and Bonner even has a lot of the backroom team from the McGuinness era surrounding him. I couldn't see him taking it on unless Bonner voluntarily stepped aside and McGuinness already had a tactical plan in mind. Malachy O'Rourke is a tactical genius, not sure if he would consider the Donegal post though, not sure where he lives or works etc, so that could be a factor. It would be interesting to see what he could do, he would definitely keep us competitive, but not sure if would win an All Ireland with us. Martin Regan has had a good run with Glenties so far, not sure how much of it is strictly down to him, I mean Glenties haven't really changed a whole lot tactically in the last 5-10 years, they certainly have more depth now, but I'm not sure how much of it can be attributed to him. He could be a contender in the next few years if Naomh Conaill maintain their current success. I think he would have to manage the U17's or U20's to success if he wants a shot at the big seat. Gary McDaid had some success with Glenswilly, but like Martin Regan, its unclear if this was due to his tactical genius or the talent they had at that time and backroom team. I'm not seeing enough credentials here at this point to suggest he could be our Senior manager. Mervyn O'Donnell is not widely considered a great manager, Michael Boyle has received most of the plaudits for his success with Gaobh Dobhair. I'm not sure how much of that is true, but one years success isn't enough to warrant a shot at the Senior role. Martin McHugh's name has always been associated with the role for the last 25 years, but for some reason he never got a shot at it, I would have thought he would have been a shoe in after his Ulster success with Cavan in 1997, but there seems to be a large contingent against him. I think with the right backroom team, he could certainly do a good job, but I'm not sure if he could adapt to the modern tactical game easily. Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1121 - 26/08/2021 13:48:39 2374962 Link 0 |
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Jim gavin yeah I always knew you were living in cuckoo land.
rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2410 - 26/08/2021 13:49:18 2374963 Link 0 |
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Malachi O Rourke lives and works in Ballygawley .He's managing Glen Watts Grahams FoolsGold (Cavan) - Posts: 2763 - 26/08/2021 14:26:06 2374981 Link 0 |
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@rory,who are u the bald eagle. Long time since u seen or heard a cuckoo! Yes Jim Gavin, the American way is always the biggest and the best! Go on Rory me boy, why don't u tell us what Gavin and Bonner have in common, in the grand scheme of management. Maybe Rockford could tell Bonner sit down and have a seat at home. Rockford a definite upgrade. thelowball (USA) - Posts: 400 - 26/08/2021 14:33:42 2374984 Link 0 |
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*Rochford
eunans4ever (Donegal) - Posts: 1595 - 26/08/2021 15:00:50 2374995 Link 3 |
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Serious anger issues…..
eunans4ever (Donegal) - Posts: 1595 - 26/08/2021 15:01:16 2374996 Link 0 |
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Ballygawley is not too far, maybe he is an option afterall.
Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1121 - 26/08/2021 15:03:56 2374997 Link 0 |
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Rochford hasn't won anything at Intercounty level to my knowledge, he lost two All Ireland finals with Mayo, his great feat was that he managed to give Dublin a game, not beat them. I respect the man for the effort he has put in to helping Donegal football, and maybe he has something up his sleeve that could make a difference, but hard to know.
Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1121 - 26/08/2021 15:06:20 2374998 Link 0 |
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No anger issues lad just talking the truth. I call it as I see it no bs here. If there was a serious candidate in place I would have no problem. County board would not pay an outside manager so forget about it. Who's left in the county the barrets or Mc daid.
rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2410 - 26/08/2021 15:52:32 2375009 Link 0 |
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Never heard of Rockford who did he manage.
rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2410 - 26/08/2021 16:06:18 2375016 Link 0 |
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Well yore hearing of him now, knows we're Croke park is and went to to well twice no like the bumbling Bonner. thelowball (USA) - Posts: 400 - 26/08/2021 16:43:50 2375022 Link 0 |
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Never heard of him lad, I know my gaa but that name doesn't ring a bell. Maybe Jim Gavin might take him with him when he arrives.
rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2410 - 26/08/2021 19:26:09 2375054 Link 0 |
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Awful pity we couldn't have got Mickey Harte in if McGuinness doesn't come back, with this panel Mickey could have done a lot. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 2757 - 26/08/2021 22:38:56 2375107 Link 0 |
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Personally I think its time for a change but who? Not against Declan getting one more year with a proper league and some kind of backdoor. There is no doubt in my mind who the man for the job is and that is Jim McGuinness but with Declan putting his name forward it would appear he is not interested which is a shame. panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2782 - 26/08/2021 23:03:27 2375115 Link 0 |
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Jim is not coming back.MH would be a good choice if he was available.But again couldnt see the senior players been keen on him as he is the sole person who would be making the decisions.
neutral (None) - Posts: 358 - 27/08/2021 10:28:31 2375164 Link 0 |