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With the senior quarter finals coming up who do we think is going to be the surprise package to go far. Personally I think the Downs are a dark horse with the nippy Cunningham lad back in the fold. Cunningham alongside young Loughlin is a dangerous partnership that is sure to have the Athlone boys awake at night dreaming of their runs in behind. On the other front I can see Shamrocks going far this year and are also my sneaky pick to go the whole way this year. CilitBalinagore (Westmeath) - Posts: 2 - 12/09/2024 21:37:10 2569632 Link 0 |
What's he CV read what has he won as manger in Dublin? If Westmeath are serious about appointing a manger I think it is going to be someone we all know and not a rabbit out of a hat .
Undertheroad (Westmeath) - Posts: 59 - 12/09/2024 23:16:35 2569644 Link 1 |
This type of post irks me. Money does not produce players. It's BS. It's almost the opposite; spend more money in the incorrect way and we produce prima-donnas. Yes, facilities would help but to think that you can throw cash at a situation and immediately make a difference is idiotic.
fizzygravy (USA) - Posts: 163 - 13/09/2024 01:49:10 2569647 Link 0 |
No Interest in GAA rugby is his sport. He isnt the type to plow money in anywhere especially if its not going to take a long time to win. We are going to be left behind with outher counties around us far more shrewd in their dealings offaly had the faithful fields before lowry every came on board.
Dazzler30 (Westmeath) - Posts: 26 - 13/09/2024 08:24:04 2569657 Link 0 |
Brought Judes to championship final
LimerickForLiam24 (Limerick) - Posts: 132 - 13/09/2024 10:04:15 2569669 Link 1 |
Niall was the main man brought. Got Judes to county final a few years ago. Also brought coached Good Cousel/Liffey Gaels. Brought from Division 6 to 3.
LimerickForLiam24 (Limerick) - Posts: 132 - 13/09/2024 10:06:24 2569670 Link 1 |
Niall was the main man brought. Got Judes to county final a few years ago. Also brought coached Good Cousel/Liffey Gaels. Brought from Division 6 to 3.
LimerickForLiam24 (Limerick) - Posts: 132 - 13/09/2024 10:06:25 2569671 Link 1 |
Money does help, in the long term. There is no better example than in Limerick. Limerick were at a low ebb in 2010 when the Limerick players revolted against Justin Mc Carthy as manager. JP and his brothers were sick of the carry on and so the Limerick academy was built from scratch with the right structures and coaching personnel in place from u14 right through. It wasnt necessarily to win underage titles it was that youd have players ready to compete at the highest level at senior in years to come. If it wasnt for the Limerick academy they wouldnt have five Liam Mc Carthy s in seven years.
A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 223 - 13/09/2024 12:49:12 2569697 Link 1 |
Senior Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 474 - 13/09/2024 13:16:57 2569705 Link 0 |
That team was led by Gareth Roche,assisted by Andy Sweeny,Gerry Carty,Shane Guckian,Kevin Downs,Naill Broderick, Warren Linnie and Enda Dalton which can be read on St Judes website . How u make him main man is a bit silly . No doubt he has a love for the game but Senior football Manager in Westmeath I don't think so !!
Undertheroad (Westmeath) - Posts: 59 - 13/09/2024 13:45:58 2569709 Link 0 |
Would fancy Rosemount to beat the bridge and the Downs Athlone to be a bit tighter but agree with the rest
Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 126 - 13/09/2024 14:31:05 2569721 Link 0 |
When did he bring Judes to Championship final as a Manager?
Meridian (Westmeath) - Posts: 649 - 13/09/2024 15:53:15 2569735 Link 0 |
Senior CleanShoulder (Westmeath) - Posts: 321 - 13/09/2024 17:26:41 2569753 Link 0 |
How is it idiotic to say money is a significant factor for any county to be successful ? You obviously need the right calibre of people in administration and coaching positions. Any of the top successful counties even those down the divisions spend huge money . Centers of excellence , coaching , managers and management teams all cost money
philbrown (Westmeath) - Posts: 233 - 13/09/2024 18:33:17 2569758 Link 0 |
As you said: 'even those down the divisions spend huge money' - why are they still down the divisions if money is the solution? We spend enough money as it is running our county teams - of course a centre of excellence will be fantastic to have when it materialises and a booster would expedite that realisation. However; I don't think our footballers or hurlers are wanting for anything which would immediately translate to better performance. If you had a bursary of €500K right now how would you spend it (above and beyond the current spend) that would impact where we are nationally in the pecking order? fizzygravy (USA) - Posts: 163 - 13/09/2024 21:32:18 2569774 Link 0 |
Senior Leftboothaey (Westmeath) - Posts: 35 - 14/09/2024 07:55:53 2569796 Link 0 |
Going with a win for both Section A teams this weekend: WmeathWarrior (Westmeath) - Posts: 36 - 14/09/2024 12:20:08 2569816 Link 0 |
The Downs to beat Athlone. I think The Downs are real dark horses to win the championship. mintyfresh (Westmeath) - Posts: 239 - 14/09/2024 12:53:15 2569820 Link 0 |
The Downs got the wake up call against Shamrocks. Both sides to meet again in Final....??
Greenandgoldie (Westmeath) - Posts: 151 - 14/09/2024 13:43:12 2569830 Link 0 |
I never said money was solely the solution. I've clearly stated that ,money + right calibre of coaches + high calibre administrators = chances increase of possible success for any team. Its not a guarantee of success but it gives a foundation to provide a chance of success. We should have center of excellence in place long ago. The delay aswel in hiring a county manager is hugely frustrating aswel . Not a simple task need someone in place soon
philbrown (Westmeath) - Posts: 233 - 14/09/2024 16:16:07 2569850 Link 0 |