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Never knew they were that sensitive in armagh as to what joe brolly says..do the talking on the pitch like tyrone do..and theres been a lot worse said about them in the past.. GGdub (Dublin) - Posts: 260 - 06/06/2016 17:42:53 1862360 Link 0 |
At first I thought 'what the hell are you doing' when I first saw the county chairman on The Sunday Game. The more I think about it though I can see the reasoning. Since Geezer became manager their have been stories, without foundation, about excessive training or big money for this or that. It had gotten to the stage that it was being repeated as fact when it was anything but. Even in the county it was assumed as correct because little was said publicly otherwise. This could have the effect of hindering fundraising as people believe they have plenty of money when in reality a few years ago there were financial troubles. The county board obviously felt they had to speak out. Armaghball (Armagh) - Posts: 96 - 06/06/2016 18:42:22 1862391 Link 0 |
Allegations were made about Armagh that were incorrect, Armagh came out and defended themselves so at least we now know the truth. Don't really see the issue with the county board chairman appearing on the Sunday Game to clear things up. if_in_doubt (Kildare) - Posts: 3685 - 06/06/2016 22:23:18 1862532 Link 2 |
It came across very smalltime and cringeworthy, Armagh are better than that. Brolly must have been laughing his head off at this reaction. Some of these pundits talk an unholy amount of bull at times, to respond in this way was very strange. I've friends in Armagh who were embarrassed by the whole charade. patk (Monaghan) - Posts: 936 - 06/06/2016 22:54:05 1862541 Link 0 |
If Brolly made observations rightly or wrongly about Armagh and where he thought they were going under mcGeeney fair enough. AthCliath (Dublin) - Posts: 4347 - 06/06/2016 23:01:27 1862544 Link 0 |
A big business base like Tyrone? Take a drive through South Armagh and look at some if the houses/ranches with the manicured lawns. Obviously some of the business down that way are doing pretty well for themselves. Whatever Armaghs problems are its not a lack of money within the county. As Brian McGuigan said in the Gaelic Life last week a failure to strike when the iron was hot and tap into this source of income when things were going good has lead to the problems being experienced now. Armagh broughta huge followingt It seems like those in charge at county board level were too busy enjoying riding the wave of success brought about by an exceptional bunch of players to think about what was going to happen once they were gone. benched (Tyrone) - Posts: 534 - 06/06/2016 23:28:55 1862550 Link 0 |
Blasted phones, will try again: benched (Tyrone) - Posts: 534 - 07/06/2016 00:17:57 1862559 Link 0 |
Two quick points. Firstly Tyrone has one of the biggest engineering areas in Europe. There is more businesses in Clonoe than there is in Armagh City. Secondly, the point Brian McGuigan made about not doing enough in the good years is correct in my opinion. I am not sure if many are aware but there was a major overhaul of the Armagh County Board a few years ago. The current board seemingly inherited major financial problems. Efforts have been made to sort this out before firm future plans can/ could be made. It may be a problem of the county's own making but it still has to be sorted.
Armaghball (Armagh) - Posts: 96 - 07/06/2016 00:33:14 1862560 Link 0 |
I think they are well within their rights to reply and correct the untruths which were broadcast but the manner was all wrong. Should've just been an open letter to the sunday game or whatever. I mean if the sunday game are broadcasting inaccurate stuff like that should they not be issuing corrections and apologies like print media often do.?Analysis and punditry is all perfectly fine but wild innacurate statements are not on and it's amazing how often they do it. Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12123 - 07/06/2016 12:15:29 1862739 Link 0 |
http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=256322 Kernan is on the ball here! shoulderghost (Limerick) - Posts: 863 - 07/06/2016 12:34:27 1862754 Link 0 |
Don't think they should have done it, brings attention they don't need , a more Kieran Donaghy approach would be better , on the other hand at least you know they care about one of there own even if a little misguided in showing it.
Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 07/06/2016 13:01:02 1862770 Link 0 |