Malonemagic - definitely some achievement with Laois anyway!!!!

westisthebest (Galway) - Posts: 444 - 02/12/2015 09:48:38    1810986

Malonemagic John O'Mahoney, you serious ?,

Was thinking the same - if you include JOM you must include John Allen - neither compare to Cody.

Micko - definitely up there with him. What he achieved with Kerry between 1979-1986 is on a par with Cody and Kilkenny from 2006-2015. One factor in Micko's favour is the lack of 'back doors' but looking at Cody's record, only 2012 was delivered without a Leinster title as far as I recall.

Cody still slightly ahead in my opinion.

slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6480 - 02/12/2015 10:02:59    1810992

Malonemagic were Laois happy with just wining a leinster title they under achieved big time with that team they won three minor titles all Irelands 1996, 1997,2003, Dwyer couldn't get over the attidude of the players.

johnwhite12 (Kilkenny) - Posts: 306 - 02/12/2015 18:35:05    1811122

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"Kevin Heffernan, Mick O'Dwyer, Sean Boylan, Mickey Harte are also contenders for various reasons."

But the best thing you said about Cody was that he was "up there in hurling terms", yet you haven't named a single hurling manager in your list (I realise Boylan managed hurling teams in Meath but for the purposes of this debate I assume he's on your list for his football exploits with Meath). So who's a better hurling manager than him?

Canon Bertie Troy's record in hurling stands up to anyone. His record across minor, U21 and senior is comparable by no manager even Cody. So debate that one

The_Bull (Cork) - Posts: 248 - 02/12/2015 19:33:32    1811139

Cyril Farrell should get a mention also considering his success with Galway who haven't won much in terms of AIs before or since he was manager at senior level.
O Dwyer would still probably be the number one though considering his longevity,success and contribution to other counties.With Kildare( AI final )Laois ( Leinster Title) Wicklow ( First championship victory ) and involved with Clare also for a while after his time with Kerry.
Cody has unprecedented success with Kk though which will probably never be equalled and will go down as a great manager.

Dubh_linn (Dublin) - Posts: 2312 - 02/12/2015 20:14:51    1811146

THE_BULL wrote:

'Canon Bertie Troy's record in hurling stands up to anyone. His record across minor, U21 and senior is comparable by no manager even Cody. So debate that one'

I'd heard the man's name before, but my memory had linked him to one all-Ireland with cork for some reason. Had to google this:

6 Munster Minor titles in a row 66-71, 4 All-Irelands.
4 Munster U21 & 4 All-Ireland U21 titles in a row 68-71
5 Munster Seniors in a row 75-79 (75 as joint Manager with Justin McCarthy), 3 senior All-Ireland's in a row 76-78

So 15 Munster titles and 11 All-Irelands. One word - WOW!

Bull, you have thrown a substantial argument into this debate. Fair play to you.

slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6480 - 03/12/2015 08:02:39    1811168

Lol. Love the opening post.

joncarter (Galway) - Posts: 2692 - 05/12/2015 14:46:43    1811563

John O Mahony and Mick O dwyer have a great record of improving teams they take over.

joncarter (Galway) - Posts: 2692 - 05/12/2015 20:28:57    1811610

Brian Coady & Mick O'Dwyer (both blessed with natural born talent)

Sean Boylan wasn't as fortunate as the above but still achieved greatly.

Kevin Heffernan for reinventing Dublin and gaelic football in general.

Mickey Harte created a great Tyrone side.


My top men anyway.

KerryKillers (Dublin) - Posts: 711 - 05/12/2015 21:47:03    1811627

That Cannon chap managed teams to All Irelands back in the day when the Cork public cared as much about hurling as they do in KK and winning hurling matches was as easy as breathing to them. Nowadays arguably the county in terms of sporting interests is at least half "rugby country" and the passion isnt quite as strong throughout the county.

As regards Rosenstock's programme, it is absolute rubbish. Seems to be trying to be aiming for the formula of Mrs Browns Boys for success. Watched most of one programme and will never watch it again.

PoolSturgeon (Galway) - Posts: 1903 - 07/12/2015 10:18:18    1811753

I actually thought the Cody sketch was funny. Jesus lads its comedy. Your in the public eye your fair game, he used to do graham geraghty on radio it was hilarious and gg thought the same. Gaa lads need a sense of humor too.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 07/12/2015 19:55:56    1811883