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Henry Shefflin is totally unproven as a Manager at this level so this is a gamble. Great players don't necessarily make great Managers. The Galway football Manager is proof of that.
endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2160 - 21/10/2021 17:49:07 2386709 Link 0 |
Strongly disagree. County board had a remit to get the best candidate for the job, county should not come into it. The best man got it (based on the rumours we have heard) and best of luck to him. ahsure. (Galway) - Posts: 1571 - 21/10/2021 18:41:34 2386714 Link 1 |
I have the height of respect for HS as a hurler, team leader, pundit and by all accounts he seems to be a fine individual. Galway4ever (Galway) - Posts: 209 - 21/10/2021 18:52:44 2386718 Link 1 |
I like your picks but I can't pick Gort though I'm a local. I don't think they'll beat Cappa.
Trump2020 (Galway) - Posts: 2119 - 21/10/2021 20:12:53 2386722 Link 0 |
I agree with you. I love the hire.
Trump2020 (Galway) - Posts: 2119 - 21/10/2021 20:13:49 2386723 Link 0 |
That was never an issue for the majority. We just didn't want Davy because most of us can't stand the sight of him.
Townee2018 (Galway) - Posts: 281 - 21/10/2021 20:39:09 2386728 Link 0 |
I wouldn't put it past k/l to win and make semis
galwaylads2 (Galway) - Posts: 18 - 21/10/2021 20:39:47 2386729 Link 0 |
The talent is there its just who can harness it….that's the trick.
Trump2020 (Galway) - Posts: 2119 - 21/10/2021 20:48:18 2386731 Link 0 |
Best of luck to Henry Shefflin managing Galway hurlers.Undoubtedly Galway have the talented hurlers to be successful,it will be interesting to watch the Galway development under Shefflin,what new players will he bring in and who will he leave out,what style of play will he pursue.Interesting days ahead and his appointment is good for the game of hurling. ONdeDITCH (Limerick) - Posts: 873 - 21/10/2021 21:40:21 2386735 Link 2 |
How many counties have won an All Ireland in the past decade? If it were as simple as getting a new manager a few more counties would have won it! What county are you from originally?
baire (Galway) - Posts: 1791 - 22/10/2021 08:40:13 2386739 Link 0 |
I have great respect for Henry Shefflin and I wish him well. I'd rather a Galway manager in charge of Galway not because I'd have anything against an outsider but I believe a Galway person would be closer to and more knowledgeable of the hurling scene in the county. No outside manager has won an AI with Galway thus far, maybe Henry will change that. He's now the manager and all Galway hurling people should fully support him.
baire (Galway) - Posts: 1791 - 22/10/2021 09:32:42 2386741 Link 3 |
Intercounty managers are typically unproven at that level when they take on their first job. Good thing Cody had years of senior intercounty management experience before he took over Kilkenny. Sheedy in Tipp too. Yawn. Townee2018 (Galway) - Posts: 281 - 22/10/2021 10:39:15 2386762 Link 3 |
To my knowledge Anthony Cunningham,Michael Donoghue and Shane O'Niell had no inter county management experience when they took the job.Henry Shefflin is the most decorated hurler of the modern game with medals and awards stacked up at home.I don't think he is going to come here and give up a cushy number on the Sunday game to become a failure in management.If this happens with Galway he won't get a look in when it comes to managing Kilkenny,so I would say failure isn't an option for him.I hope he ploughs into it and gets us back on top again.From a financial point of view they will be queuing up to get a look at Galway and if things go well on the field the big sponsors will be queuing up to be associated with Galway hurling,I say throw the ball in and let's get it on.
Waveitwide (Galway) - Posts: 137 - 22/10/2021 12:19:03 2386796 Link 5 |
Donohue was involved with tipp before Galway I know it wasn't management but he had experience with intercounty. Big sponsors were always available in Galway the problem is now not many big sponsors cant take the chance with the form the county board has. it's bad for business to be sponsoring an organisation that had financial irregularities. Bad well when the sponsor released a statement questioning where the money is going.
ecad123 (Galway) - Posts: 272 - 22/10/2021 19:29:43 2386886 Link 1 |
Henry has proven himself as a manager at club level winning with Ballyhale on his first year. This is when Cuala or Na Piarsaig were strongly fancied. By all accounts he is the ultimate professional when it comes to all thinks GAA or work life which is most important! He has a fantastic personality and already has utmost respect. Fantastic appointment for Galway and anyone one who disagrees hasn't put much thought into it. One big problem he will face is the green machine! Seeking_silver (Limerick) - Posts: 411 - 23/10/2021 09:07:13 2386902 Link 1 |
Sheedy had managed Tipp minors to All Ireland success. Cody had no previous inter county experience but there aren't many Brian Codys around ( 11 All Ireland titles in his back pocket) .Best of luck to Henry Shefflin and Galway.I do think though his appointment is a gamble but it may work out. It'll be very interesting to watch.
endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2160 - 23/10/2021 12:07:15 2386922 Link 1 |
Good luck to "King" Henry, that is his nickname. Can he make the difference. Well there is no harm having a 10 times All Ireland winner in the dressing room. A bit like Ronaldo, at Man Utd? I have some doubts, but am prepared to wait and see. It is an exciting time for Galway hurling in my view. How will he travel from KK to Pearse stadium, each week. galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2519 - 23/10/2021 12:48:44 2386926 Link 0 |
That is too negative. Galway need All Ireland titles. Just three in the last 30 odd years is not good. Having a legend like Henry Sheflin involved will help the team.
galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2519 - 23/10/2021 12:51:24 2386927 Link 2 |
I wonder if there is any chance of Joe Canning coming back, especially now. I thought his retirement announcement was somewhat of a knee-jerk reaction to the terrible season, and that he would be back for next year's championship. Davy Fitzgerald, I feel, would have worked on coaxing him back but I doubt Shefflin will. Joe's presence over the next two or three years, even in the dressing room and as impact sub and occasional starter, would be a huge bonus for Galway. But I suppose it is a whole new leaf for Galway hurling now, and I expect them to give the championship a good rattle next year regardless. MiAmigaVERONICA (Clare) - Posts: 300 - 23/10/2021 16:18:39 2386998 Link 1 |
Absolutely a savage win by Gort in a savage game in savage e conditions. Nobody saw that coming! thecut (Galway) - Posts: 332 - 23/10/2021 17:02:27 2387008 Link 1 |