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I'm going to say gavin but it's a hard one. But as the manager he had to keep all those lads egos in check as they became celebrities basically. He also had to keep the fire in the bellies. Cluxton and gavin are the two most important cogs in the dublin set up. Gavin always conducted himself with class galwayfball (Galway) - Posts: 1678 - 30/11/2019 17:25:37 2252310 Link 2 |
He obviously wouldn't do as well because the talent and yes money isnt there . But if he was given one of the weaker teams I have no doubt he would improve them. John o mahony won 2 AI with galway and couldnt do it with Mayo why ? Because galway had the better players to work with but they needed a great manager to lead them galwayfball (Galway) - Posts: 1678 - 30/11/2019 17:33:14 2252313 Link 2 |
A decent team!! The G O.A.T.
fingalman (Dublin) - Posts: 233 - 30/11/2019 17:37:10 2252317 Link 5 |
1995 - 2011?
DUBJOHN (Dublin) - Posts: 932 - 30/11/2019 17:57:16 2252322 Link 2 |
John did alright the first time he managed Mayo. Led them to their AI final since 1951 and he won U21 AI for Mayo. He went on to lead Leitrim to a Connacht title which is like AI for them. His return with Mayo didn't work out because he was engrossed with politics and sport and politics rarely mix well. Yondu (UK) - Posts: 845 - 30/11/2019 18:47:21 2252335 Link 2 |
All the best to Jim, he's been a great manager, sure he had great players but he made the absolute most out of them and achieved the 5 in a row, nobody else can lay claim to that. What more does he need to prove. Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 30/11/2019 19:04:51 2252342 Link 5 |
Politics lost ye an all ireland now......
galwayfball (Galway) - Posts: 1678 - 30/11/2019 19:11:41 2252345 Link 3 |
So you've used the thread to have a jab at Dublin but not a word about the man himself. Stay classy bud.
Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4698 - 30/11/2019 19:55:59 2252351 Link 9 |
The biggest compliment I can give Gavin is that I am glad he is gone. While Dublin will remain a massive force those marginal percentage gains you get from having Gavin on the line could give the rest more of a chance. From a pure management stand point no doubt he is one of the greatest along with Mick O and Cody. I imagine Farrell will come in now. Tough act to follow of course and imperative Dublin make the correct decision. Look at Donegal for example, while Gallagher seemed a good choice at the time it was anything but. panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2771 - 30/11/2019 20:05:53 2252352 Link 0 |
Not surprised by Jim's decision to step down but the timing seems odd. Perhaps he wanted the lads to enjoy the limelight of the 5, perhaps he was seeking some assurances from DCB that didn't come, perhaps some senior players have indicated their intention to go and he thought a clean slate would be best. Who knows. With the league just around the corner his successor will certainly now have to get up to speed double-quick. We've been truly blessed with a great group of players and a fantastic leader in Jim. Thanks for all of the memories Jim and your service. Go Raibh Míle Maith Agat. Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4698 - 30/11/2019 20:08:16 2252353 Link 7 |
"Well organised, fit and enthusiastic" is what I'd use to describe the better junior club teams in Galway, not 5-in-a-row senior intercounty All-Ireland champions. Dublin are the best footballing team in the country and have been for quite a while now. Gavin deserves immense credit for what he has achieved and how he has developed so many players.
WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2018 - 30/11/2019 20:08:51 2252354 Link 7 |
Where's the jab at Dublin? I call it as I see it. Jim Gavin was good for Dublin and the fans. Outside of that no one within the GAA really knew him. He wasn't very open or engaging let's be honest.
Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9688 - 30/11/2019 20:25:19 2252357 Link 6 |
I would imagine that in a set up as well organised as Dublin that those who needed to know were well aware of gavins intentions and the process of succession has been well and truly decided upon. Mickhiggins (Galway) - Posts: 52 - 30/11/2019 20:36:23 2252363 Link 3 |
hahaha!!!!!
PatdeVerse (Dublin) - Posts: 107 - 30/11/2019 20:45:15 2252365 Link 1 |
Eternally grateful for what Jim Gavin has done for Dublin GAA and all Dub fans also. Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 3684 - 30/11/2019 20:54:48 2252370 Link 4 |
Yes, I would think so. While it came as a shock to me and many others, I reckon Dublin CB were made aware of it a few weeks back and have been working behind the scenes on the next management team. Think Clucko and a couple more players will call it a day also. If Clucko does hang up his boots, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him as part of the next managerial setup. Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 3684 - 30/11/2019 20:58:44 2252371 Link 1 |
You must try harder...,! 1 championship defeat in 7 years (the Donegal ambush) and 5 league titles also. Yep, he was simply not good enough alright. ;o) Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 3684 - 30/11/2019 21:10:06 2252375 Link 1 |
Think you are not far wrong with that prediction. Next year it is kerry's to lose now... Reading all the comments from ex Kerry players and manager saying this is like Xmas has come early in Kerry, says it all. They will be full sure it is in the bag now, however they try to disguise it, and the bookies have already cut their odds. If I was a betting man - the safe money would be on kerry for the All ireland next year. Hopefully not though....! Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 3684 - 30/11/2019 21:22:00 2252380 Link 3 |
From rte website:- And another RTÉ football analyst, Kevin McStay, described Gavin's team as "saviors" of the game. "At a time when football was under pressure from the defensive approach of many teams, Dublin in many respects were the saviour," he said. "They took it on in their own terms and they figured a way around it (defensive blanket) mostly through really good footballers, athleticism and, above all else, the one thing that Jim stood for was teamwork, hard work, honesty of effort." Says it all really....! Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 3684 - 30/11/2019 21:24:08 2252381 Link 2 |
The usual suspects. Pathetic.
Jackeen (Dublin) - Posts: 4097 - 30/11/2019 22:17:25 2252393 Link 9 |