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Replying To MayoDan:  "Who said anything about a mighty CV?

I would pick Andy Moran, one of the most respected Mayo players of the last 20 years, over some journey man outside manager from the other side of the country.

Don't think that's delusional tbh."
As you well know, McEntee has his All Ireland's in his back pocket and two more as a manager... not good enough apparently.... a journey man as opposed to Andy's 'mighty' CV. Delusion of the higher order.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1481 - 15/08/2025 12:52:35    2632017

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Replying To S1234:  "Outside managers rarely work everyone knows that . Mcantee would hardly bring the same level of confidence and enthusiasm back to mayo supporters and players like Moran & Boyler have already done.

It says alot about Andy when Cillian O ' Connor will most likely be back for us next year to along with James Carr . Andy would do anything to get Mayo back being competitive again and doubt you'll all be laughing when we are it will take time but we've waited long enough so we can wait a bit longer for Andy & Boyler to bring us back to the top ."
His mates coming back to play for him, hardly a barometer of managerial excellence just yet.

However I do agree with the sentiment if you are going to take a punt on a relatively inexperienced candidate, it is better to have a county man than someone of similar experience from outside.

FullOfPorter (Roscommon) - Posts: 304 - 15/08/2025 13:11:13    2632020

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Replying To Square_B:  "As you well know, McEntee has his All Ireland's in his back pocket and two more as a manager... not good enough apparently.... a journey man as opposed to Andy's 'mighty' CV. Delusion of the higher order."
That's the second time you've put mighty CV in quotation marks when replying to me.. you do realise I never said that??

If McEntee is such a good manager then why are other counties not falling over themselves trying to employ him? Derry, Monaghan and Cavan have changed managers on several occasions recently but seemed to overlook him for some reason?

Andy is a better fit for Mayo right now and I stand by that opinion.

MayoDan (Mayo) - Posts: 494 - 15/08/2025 13:12:37    2632021

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Replying To FullOfPorter:  "His mates coming back to play for him, hardly a barometer of managerial excellence just yet.

However I do agree with the sentiment if you are going to take a punt on a relatively inexperienced candidate, it is better to have a county man than someone of similar experience from outside."
His mates coming back to play to him or you mean the highest scorer ever in the gaa ? Cillian O ' Connor maybe past his best days but he's still a leader and the best penalty taker also you can rely on him to get a few points .

So yeah nothing wrong with Andy asking his 'Mates ' back .

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 328 - 15/08/2025 13:26:02    2632024

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Replying To Pope_Benedict:  "Galway shouldn't have made their exit at the group stage. IN REALITY, they survived what was by far the toughest group. Mayo shouldn't have exited either of course, falling victim to a freak loss v Cavan. The 2025 championship threw up a handful of freak results, where better sides were beaten (critically a couple of times) by vastly inferior sides. Meath/Kerry Cavan/Mayo and Dublin/Limerick in hurling were three mad results certainly, and a well prepared Galway side should also have been capable of seeing off Meath, who have still to attain div1 NFL status at this point."
Reality is Galway was on the way out against Derry and very lucky to avoid a group stage exit that day.

Toughest group where none reached the last 4. A group that had big names but in reality it included Dublin who was average all year, Derry who didn't win a league or championship game all year and Armagh who Galway got when already into last 8 and rested players.

Mayo losing at home to Cavan can have few complaints about a group stage exit, had the opportunity for making up for that by at least drawing with Donegal but messed up there also.

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3749 - 15/08/2025 13:27:14    2632025

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Replying To MayoDan:  "That's the second time you've put mighty CV in quotation marks when replying to me.. you do realise I never said that??

If McEntee is such a good manager then why are other counties not falling over themselves trying to employ him? Derry, Monaghan and Cavan have changed managers on several occasions recently but seemed to overlook him for some reason?

Andy is a better fit for Mayo right now and I stand by that opinion."
What are you gibbering about... I said it... twice, so what? I never said you said it.

You don't see McEntee as good enough but Moran... no problem. Right I see. And as for other counties falling over themselves for McEntee... again, as you well know he was with Sligo for the last 5 years ... he could have been approached many times and you wouldn't have a blind bit of a clue. He's not Mickey Harte now in fairness... go here, go there, go anywhere...

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1481 - 15/08/2025 13:29:50    2632026

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Replying To Gaa_lover:  "Reality is Galway was on the way out against Derry and very lucky to avoid a group stage exit that day.

Toughest group where none reached the last 4. A group that had big names but in reality it included Dublin who was average all year, Derry who didn't win a league or championship game all year and Armagh who Galway got when already into last 8 and rested players.

Mayo losing at home to Cavan can have few complaints about a group stage exit, had the opportunity for making up for that by at least drawing with Donegal but messed up there also."
Messed up v Donegal ww kmow we did no need to remind us. Donegal got a freak of a point at the end. Though yes our downfall was Cavan only ourselves to blame but I blame Management for that to . Galway hardly had the toughest group . Galway are overated that's why they didn't get passed the quarters .

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 328 - 15/08/2025 13:54:52    2632028

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Replying To Square_B:  "What are you gibbering about... I said it... twice, so what? I never said you said it.

You don't see McEntee as good enough but Moran... no problem. Right I see. And as for other counties falling over themselves for McEntee... again, as you well know he was with Sligo for the last 5 years ... he could have been approached many times and you wouldn't have a blind bit of a clue. He's not Mickey Harte now in fairness... go here, go there, go anywhere..."
Fair enough.. didn't realise you were quoting yourself!

Out of the two candidates, Andy was a better choice for Mayo.

Also, McEntee went for the Monaghan job a few years ago but they chose Banty over him. He would jump at the chance to manage any top side. Clearly he's not the brilliant manager some are making out.

MayoDan (Mayo) - Posts: 494 - 15/08/2025 13:57:40    2632029

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Replying To Gaa_lover:  "Reality is Galway was on the way out against Derry and very lucky to avoid a group stage exit that day.

Toughest group where none reached the last 4. A group that had big names but in reality it included Dublin who was average all year, Derry who didn't win a league or championship game all year and Armagh who Galway got when already into last 8 and rested players.

Mayo losing at home to Cavan can have few complaints about a group stage exit, had the opportunity for making up for that by at least drawing with Donegal but messed up there also."
I disagree. Galway's group had four 2025 div1 sides in it. Another group had NONE. Derry might not have won any matches, but that's because they were playing the top sides in div1 and ulster all the time. They didn't play any 'gimme' games v Tipp or Offaly or Antrim or Leitrim, or even very few div3or2 sides.

Galway and Mayo were easily top12 in 2025, and Galway made the last 8 on merit. Both sides exited 2025 on a sour note though, letting themselves down notably versus Meath and Cavan respectively.

Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4368 - 15/08/2025 13:59:54    2632030

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Replying To Square_B:  "What are you gibbering about... I said it... twice, so what? I never said you said it.

You don't see McEntee as good enough but Moran... no problem. Right I see. And as for other counties falling over themselves for McEntee... again, as you well know he was with Sligo for the last 5 years ... he could have been approached many times and you wouldn't have a blind bit of a clue. He's not Mickey Harte now in fairness... go here, go there, go anywhere..."
Any chance we can keep this respectful to all? This platform is not for running people down it serves no purpose. Andy had to start somewhere and he started with Leitrim. Leitrim gave him the Job.. In your eyes it didnt work out and thats your view and thats fair enough. He knew nothing about Leitrim football on starting and as an outsider how would he? Ive stated before that there are many challenges in Leitrim and one manager left after one year not so long ago. As a player Andy Moran constantly performed for Mayo especially on the big day..That's character and thats a big plus in management. Straight away he knows most of the players and some he even played with and that's a huge platform to start with. Plus he's inheriting a reasonably competitive Div 1 team. Let's wish him well and look at your own county board if you want to criticise.

Dothesimplethingswell (Sligo) - Posts: 12 - 15/08/2025 14:45:16    2632034

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Replying To Dothesimplethingswell:  "Any chance we can keep this respectful to all? This platform is not for running people down it serves no purpose. Andy had to start somewhere and he started with Leitrim. Leitrim gave him the Job.. In your eyes it didnt work out and thats your view and thats fair enough. He knew nothing about Leitrim football on starting and as an outsider how would he? Ive stated before that there are many challenges in Leitrim and one manager left after one year not so long ago. As a player Andy Moran constantly performed for Mayo especially on the big day..That's character and thats a big plus in management. Straight away he knows most of the players and some he even played with and that's a huge platform to start with. Plus he's inheriting a reasonably competitive Div 1 team. Let's wish him well and look at your own county board if you want to criticise."
Good post well said . Sligo are up and coming and I'm sure you do well again next year .

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 328 - 15/08/2025 14:54:26    2632036

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Replying To Pope_Benedict:  "I disagree. Galway's group had four 2025 div1 sides in it. Another group had NONE. Derry might not have won any matches, but that's because they were playing the top sides in div1 and ulster all the time. They didn't play any 'gimme' games v Tipp or Offaly or Antrim or Leitrim, or even very few div3or2 sides.

Galway and Mayo were easily top12 in 2025, and Galway made the last 8 on merit. Both sides exited 2025 on a sour note though, letting themselves down notably versus Meath and Cavan respectively."
Not sure why you are namimg Tipp,Offaly,Antrim and Leitrim when all was in the Tailteann cup and didn't reach the last 16 of Sam Maguire championship.

On merit yes but can't ignore Galway got the rub of the green to avoid a group stage exit. Galway be it a struggle to adjust to the new rules, the loss of Cian O'Neill or whatever reason never got close to what they are capable of in 2025 and much was expected of them after losing a fine margin All-Ireland final in 2024.

Before playing Meath they weren't overly convincing against Down who will be playing in Div 3 next spring. Latter Div 1 form was brought into the championship and never found the spark needed.

Galway performance against Meath which included scoring just 0-9 in 55 minutes was highlighted further how poor it was when Donegal beat Meath by 20 points.

As for Mayo they didn't reach the last 8 the last two years. 2022,23 they did reach the last 8 but weren't competitive in those games. Mayo News rightly tweeted yesterday that they have to earn the right to be in the conversation for challenging for Sam can Andy Moran in the next three years make Mayo a challenger/contender again is the ultimate question.

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3749 - 15/08/2025 16:50:23    2632054

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Replying To Gaa_lover:  "Not sure why you are namimg Tipp,Offaly,Antrim and Leitrim when all was in the Tailteann cup and didn't reach the last 16 of Sam Maguire championship.

On merit yes but can't ignore Galway got the rub of the green to avoid a group stage exit. Galway be it a struggle to adjust to the new rules, the loss of Cian O'Neill or whatever reason never got close to what they are capable of in 2025 and much was expected of them after losing a fine margin All-Ireland final in 2024.

Before playing Meath they weren't overly convincing against Down who will be playing in Div 3 next spring. Latter Div 1 form was brought into the championship and never found the spark needed.

Galway performance against Meath which included scoring just 0-9 in 55 minutes was highlighted further how poor it was when Donegal beat Meath by 20 points.

As for Mayo they didn't reach the last 8 the last two years. 2022,23 they did reach the last 8 but weren't competitive in those games. Mayo News rightly tweeted yesterday that they have to earn the right to be in the conversation for challenging for Sam can Andy Moran in the next three years make Mayo a challenger/contender again is the ultimate question."
The teams that got 'rub of the green' imo were the ones allocated to the groups that included Monaghan and Kerry, because those 8 sides included just ONE of the 2025 NFL div1 sides. Astonishingly, the other SEVEN div1 sides were packed into the groups that included Galway (4!) and Mayo (3). It's stating the obvious that the average standard of team was massively higher in these two groups. In that context, it's facetious to talk about any of the teams in those vastly more competitive groups enjoying any overall 'rub of the green' in 'the group stage'.

Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4368 - 15/08/2025 18:11:10    2632057

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Replying To Dothesimplethingswell:  "Any chance we can keep this respectful to all? This platform is not for running people down it serves no purpose. Andy had to start somewhere and he started with Leitrim. Leitrim gave him the Job.. In your eyes it didnt work out and thats your view and thats fair enough. He knew nothing about Leitrim football on starting and as an outsider how would he? Ive stated before that there are many challenges in Leitrim and one manager left after one year not so long ago. As a player Andy Moran constantly performed for Mayo especially on the big day..That's character and thats a big plus in management. Straight away he knows most of the players and some he even played with and that's a huge platform to start with. Plus he's inheriting a reasonably competitive Div 1 team. Let's wish him well and look at your own county board if you want to criticise."
I need to correct something here .Square D is in a minority in Leitrim in believing Andy Moran wasn't successful. There was great disappointment when he stepped away

Quite frankly Square D has had an obsession with him from day one in Leitrim. I suspect he has a problem with positive people.

I wish Andy well and as you say can we show a bit of respect and move on.

joeman123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 598 - 15/08/2025 18:24:11    2632059

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It's a fair achievement for a club like Ballaghaderreen to have two of their club men currently filling senior inter county management roles.

D.Hyde (Roscommon) - Posts: 299 - 15/08/2025 23:23:14    2632072

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