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Replying To Taypot:  "The 26 man panel has been named. I hope people learn a lesson and when they hear idle gossip in the stand, they should leave it there and not post it on a public forum. The player who was supposed to be very good in a club match last weekend didn't make it while the player that wasn't supposed to be great in the same game is included."
It was not idle gossip on my part, it was a conversation with a friend I know socially who's been involved in playing and coaching for 30 years and whose opinion I'd value. Not enough to pass the Tayto test though....
That's enough of this place for me. I thought it could be a platform for interesting adult debate on all things Sligo gaa but alas it's all about little factions and a "my bull is better than your bull" attitude coupled with passive aggressive digs veiled as "banter".
Wishing Sligo all the best tomorrow. Unfortunately, I will miss it due to family commitments which is annoying given I've been following the team countrywide all year. This probably allows me to pass the Tayto QA protocol and qualifies me to have an opinion on players as I've seen games with my own 2 eyes....Regardless of that I'm of the impression that my opinion still wouldn't matter if it differed to the general consensus.
Anyways; so long, farewell, auf wiedersen, goodbye. I've better things to be at.

Sligogo (Sligo) - Posts: 8 - 13/06/2025 15:56:37    2617227

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The team is named and I'd don't think there will be any changes. I would have concerns defensively.

We have 3 u20s starting and 5 on the bench from the last few years which is decent.

He has named 2 wing half backs on the bench fair play to him, so still no direct cover for McNamara in the full back line. I am glad to see Dylan Walsh in there. I doubt McEntee goes to Sligo club games or relies on third party information but It would be good thing for the management team to go and watch players part of the squad not making the 26.

Sligogo, Tayto wants to turn this place toxic so no one talks about Sligo GAA, his only intent here is to suppress any opinions on Sligo GAA that he disagrees with, even if valid and coming from a good place. We need as many genuine posters on here to counteract his agenda. Just ignore him and keep posting.

Sligonian (Sligo) - Posts: 1866 - 13/06/2025 16:58:34    2617247

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Replying To westvoice:  "It should say enough for Declan Rouse that there was a campaign behind the scenes against him by a cohort who have ran the county board and committees for years. Here's hoping for an offaly style clear out like Michael Duignan did when he became chair down there."
Fair comment. I dread saying I was talking to people in stand at game recently, given how that has gone for others here, but I was talking with to an fella who'd be better in tune about the GAA politics about the whole changing of chair. Rouse certainly did well to beat off the heavyweights who are about for decades. If they don't gracefully move on he should guide them to the door as ya need a clean break and fresh start. Hopeful that'll extend to Club Sligo which is far too stale.

No Cummins in 26 so injury in warm up last week must be serious enough unfortunately. I see we're the slightest favourites in the bookies with a 1 point handicap. That'll do us but I'm travelling with a fair bit of confidence tomorrow. Would be great to get a clean sheet! Been a while since we had that! Leitrim league game??

Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 539 - 13/06/2025 18:06:40    2617259

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Replying To Sligogo:  "It was not idle gossip on my part, it was a conversation with a friend I know socially who's been involved in playing and coaching for 30 years and whose opinion I'd value. Not enough to pass the Tayto test though....
That's enough of this place for me. I thought it could be a platform for interesting adult debate on all things Sligo gaa but alas it's all about little factions and a "my bull is better than your bull" attitude coupled with passive aggressive digs veiled as "banter".
Wishing Sligo all the best tomorrow. Unfortunately, I will miss it due to family commitments which is annoying given I've been following the team countrywide all year. This probably allows me to pass the Tayto QA protocol and qualifies me to have an opinion on players as I've seen games with my own 2 eyes....Regardless of that I'm of the impression that my opinion still wouldn't matter if it differed to the general consensus.
Anyways; so long, farewell, auf wiedersen, goodbye. I've better things to be at."
I hope after your family event that you reconsider and join us again. You have a lot to offer.

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 148 - 13/06/2025 21:05:21    2617278

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Replying To Taypot:  "I hope after your family event that you reconsider and join us again. You have a lot to offer."
So we miss an outing to croker by only 2 points. Come back Sean and we'll win promotion and tailtean next year.

Cuphalffull (Sligo) - Posts: 2 - 14/06/2025 19:39:42    2617443

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Firstly, well done to Fermanagh, they were full value for the win and best of luck to them in the rest of the cup.

It was a very disappointing performance today, no cutting edge and ponderous lateral play when we got within scoring range. A flukey goal in the first half flattered us and going probably 20 minutes or so without scoring in this day and age is just unforgivable.

The second half started a bit better but when Fermanagh started playing more direct they got their scores pretty easily.

I thought the line was poor too, no instructions coming in and one of the management team shouting things like "keep working Sligo!" sounded like something my old mother would shout.

We've regressed badly this year and it's hard to see where we improve next year. Maybe Carrabine is back but I can't think of any further positives.

letsgosligo (Sligo) - Posts: 108 - 14/06/2025 23:08:42    2617563

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Love him or loath him he's gone now.
We were way off the pace today.
No energy and no spark.
There will be plenty looking for the job.
In the meantime thanks to Tony and his backroom team. He came in, steadied the ship and we improved under his watch. Today we were missing Cummins, Mullen and Carrabine. A small county needs everyone onboard .

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 148 - 15/06/2025 00:33:50    2617588

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A very poor game of football yesterday but Fermanagh were the deserved winners. We struggled big time in the middle of the field and it wasn't helped by a lottery of a kickout but it has been the same every game with the man in the posts. He also gifted Fermanagh a point with a delayed kickout. Probably the worst performance of the team all championship. I had to laugh when I heard the home supporters say it was a great game and a great win, I hope ye see a better spectacle next week in Croker!

McEntee has departed and to be fair to him he picked us up from rock bottom where Taylor had us and he brought us back to being a Div 3 side but we need someone else to kick it on into the next gear. I'm not so sure that fella is within the county at present but it'll be interesting to see who is in the mix in the next few months.

Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 539 - 15/06/2025 08:46:24    2617607

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Congrats to Fermanagh . By far the best team and the shoreline flattered us. Well done to MC Entee for taking us from the bottom of Div 4 to a solid Div 3 team. I think he is correct to leave now. I don't think that there's any personal in the county for the job. Hopefully we will have a man fairly soon but I wouldn't be too confident of that. Most managers are involved with teams at the moment and you could have a lot of vacant positions in the country.. We really need a midfielder. Our present pair are not suited to the position. Both are excellent players but Canice would be my choice at no 6. O Connor would do more scoring if he was further up the field..That's all for snow time. The great Micko found a big oversized unfit lad that loved mars bars and coke and made him into a phenomenal full forward. We never to find something similar

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2134 - 15/06/2025 10:10:01    2617620

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Replying To eoinog:  "Congrats to Fermanagh . By far the best team and the shoreline flattered us. Well done to MC Entee for taking us from the bottom of Div 4 to a solid Div 3 team. I think he is correct to leave now. I don't think that there's any personal in the county for the job. Hopefully we will have a man fairly soon but I wouldn't be too confident of that. Most managers are involved with teams at the moment and you could have a lot of vacant positions in the country.. We really need a midfielder. Our present pair are not suited to the position. Both are excellent players but Canice would be my choice at no 6. O Connor would do more scoring if he was further up the field..That's all for snow time. The great Micko found a big oversized unfit lad that loved mars bars and coke and made him into a phenomenal full forward. We never to find something similar"
Surely mid table Division 3 was the.minimum target under McEntee after 5 years. Sligo have good players and had some underage success. Whatever went on before ye were better then Division 4.

FoolsGold (Cavan) - Posts: 2885 - 15/06/2025 11:01:18    2617648

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Replying To FoolsGold:  "Surely mid table Division 3 was the.minimum target under McEntee after 5 years. Sligo have good players and had some underage success. Whatever went on before ye were better then Division 4."
The league placings doesn't lie. We were in Div 4 on merit. I think you were also in theat division a few years ago as was Roscommon and Derry. We have a young panel. A few with move on but not because of age. We will be trying for promotion from Div 3, the very same as the other 7 teams !!!

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2134 - 15/06/2025 12:00:20    2617672

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Replying To eoinog:  "The league placings doesn't lie. We were in Div 4 on merit. I think you were also in theat division a few years ago as was Roscommon and Derry. We have a young panel. A few with move on but not because of age. We will be trying for promotion from Div 3, the very same as the other 7 teams !!!"
It took McEntee a few attempts to get out of Division 4. Went up in his 3rd season. Sligo were in danger of being relagted this year from Division3. Found a bit of form at the end of league but from the outside looked underwhelming overall.

FoolsGold (Cavan) - Posts: 2885 - 15/06/2025 12:22:13    2617680

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Replying To FoolsGold:  "It took McEntee a few attempts to get out of Division 4. Went up in his 3rd season. Sligo were in danger of being relagted this year from Division3. Found a bit of form at the end of league but from the outside looked underwhelming overall."
I agree it took a few years and on the evidence of this years performance we are not fit for Div 2. Time will tell if the new manager can unearth a few jewels and we push on to Div 2 and win the Tailteann Cup. I wouldn't say we regressed this year but we didn't push on.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2134 - 15/06/2025 12:57:59    2617692

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