Right folks, serious lack of discussion on the Laois page these days, I suppose we are all abit depressed about the state of Football at county level. Regardless we have a new manager to search for, who are we looking for? In House, Outside, another journeyman? Who do we want to see get the job and who do you think the County Board will approach?

LaoisforSam (Laois) - Posts: 130 - 18/07/2015 10:43:59    1755174

Please no journeyman. Any guy who has had no significant success in other counties is unlikely to turn Laois around. Either a completely new face with NEW ideas or a strong internal candidate who can be supported by all the clubs. There are not any proven successful managers available I suspect, (I mean managers who have won all irelands).

jpcampion (Laois) - Posts: 194 - 22/07/2015 12:32:56    1757474

who would be the stand out cannidate from within the county

rockford (Laois) - Posts: 5 - 22/07/2015 20:00:03    1757747

who I would like and who we get is two very different things, in a previous post I said I would love to get Kevin McStay I think the county needs a high profile manager morale is at an all time low but there is no chance of him taking on a county like Laois, I believe it is nearly a done deal that it will be someone from within the county which is a step back. I don't believe there is anybody at this stage from within the county good enough for the job. Maybe Michael Dempsey a Laois has had great success with Kilkenny hurlers and is highly taught of would be in tune with what has been going on in the county

Ger.say (Laois) - Posts: 130 - 22/07/2015 21:39:21    1757797

Chris conway seemingly has it in the bag,

tawrificlaois (Laois) - Posts: 43 - 26/07/2015 20:12:39    1759362

Strong Jack Sheedy rumour

CmonAymonow (Laois) - Posts: 160 - 03/08/2015 11:15:37    1762935

Would that mean that Sean Dempsey would come along with him? If so, that would be good news, in my opinion.

Leixonian (Laois) - Posts: 20 - 03/08/2015 14:11:15    1763083

Heard Jack Sheedy myself now. He would be a fine man to get in I feel.

LaoisforSam (Laois) - Posts: 130 - 04/08/2015 16:45:27    1763871

Please not Jack sheedy.have several friends in longford who say he was a disaster there. Time to give it to a laois man

Malonemagic (Laois) - Posts: 767 - 05/08/2015 14:17:57    1764387

Please not Jack sheedy.have several friends in longford who say he was a disaster there. Time to give it to a laois man

Malonemagic (Laois) - Posts: 767 - 05/08/2015 14:18:01    1764388

Jack Sheedy not sure I like the sound of that we would be starting to get very close to the Journeyman word if that is the road we go down. Don't really see what he could bring to the Laois team.

Ger.say (Laois) - Posts: 130 - 05/08/2015 20:06:54    1764695

Mick Lillis strongly linked. Laois for Sam!!

CmonAymonow (Laois) - Posts: 160 - 06/08/2015 10:54:46    1764872

Rumour has it that Miko has been spotted in Portlaoise recently

crikey (Australia) - Posts: 355 - 11/08/2015 14:51:32    1768088

Any more word on the street ?

LaoisforSam (Laois) - Posts: 130 - 11/08/2015 18:24:18    1768305

Would John Evans be a target now ? He surely wouldn't be too bad an appointment...

LaoisforSam (Laois) - Posts: 130 - 15/08/2015 17:59:20    1770716

Jason Ryan for Laois? Wouldn't be too surprised if he wanted a break and even if he did want another Managerial gig the Tipp job might be more enticing considering the different stages both counties are at and the travel.

LaoisforSam (Laois) - Posts: 130 - 29/08/2015 10:09:04    1777684

Pillar Caffrey apparently, there is even suggestions he will be at the matches over the weekend.

Baxter (Laois) - Posts: 282 - 16/09/2015 11:43:44    1788084

Ah no. Wouldn't be happy with that. Was hoping for a laois man. Would question pillars motivation in laois

Malonemagic (Laois) - Posts: 767 - 16/09/2015 18:39:14    1788331

If it true I think it would be a great scoop, there is nobody within the county is up to the job at the moment. Caffrey would have played the game and has 4 leinster titles as a manager with Dublin. For me I would be happy if there is any truth in it

Ger.say (Laois) - Posts: 130 - 16/09/2015 20:39:56    1788396

Our lads will have to practice pointing at scoreboards if Pillar gets it.

CmonAymonow (Laois) - Posts: 160 - 17/09/2015 10:04:12    1788484