I just read a post on the spilland thread by pj.where he said des cahill would be the man for the job.I will second that hes the best sports presenter on rte and the most fairest.

mikeyjohn (Galway) - Posts: 305 - 05/04/2009 19:36:02    248657

Well he certainly saved (or at least donwe his best given the time he had) a car crash late late show tribute to GAA a few months ago

Number4 (Leitrim) - Posts: 32 - 05/04/2009 20:07:06    248707

So instead of a Kerry love in it would be a Dublin love in. No thanks!

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9823 - 05/04/2009 20:18:36    248722

ulster man are you saying des cahill is not a fair man

mikeyjohn (Galway) - Posts: 305 - 05/04/2009 20:22:40    248726

So Ulsterman, who would you suggest ?? Its gonna be hard to find someone who isnt affiliated to some county or other.

Alan Shearer maybe. He'll be out of work in a few weeks.

yellabelly (Wexford) - Posts: 1062 - 05/04/2009 20:31:28    248736

Not saying Des is NOT fair but comes across as a bit Dublin obsessed sometimes.

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9823 - 05/04/2009 20:43:45    248748

Who is Des Cahill?

patrique (Antrim) - Posts: 13709 - 05/04/2009 20:47:53    248753

Ulsterman: "So instead of a Kerry love in it would be a Dublin love in. No thanks!" Ah now thats completely wrong. In my opinion Maloney would be very biased and annoying, (even when he commentates on dublin you can tell he's a Man U supporter). Des would be absolutely excellent. Couldnt think of anyone more suited. Sensible, good-natured, good listener, knowledgable, interesting and, most importantly of all, respectful. He respect the efforts of all GAA players unlike spillane who hated everyone who wasnt two-footed, playing in a All-Ireland and from Kerry. Really excited about Des for the anchor roll because it would make the Sunday game watchable again. BUT this is RTE so they will screw it up somehow. I can see them giving it to Sile Seoige or pat kenny.

trileacman (Tyrone) - Posts: 759 - 05/04/2009 21:30:40    248798

Patrique he presets the show 'Road to Croker'.

I don't think he is in the frame but I like Michael Lyster as presenter

Niamh (Derry) - Posts: 2397 - 05/04/2009 21:33:50    248801

Des Cahill... As mentioned earlier, the dubs love in will be worse than the current kerry one. Bring back Michael Lyster if he will take it

unclegerry (Mayo) - Posts: 1223 - 05/04/2009 21:34:51    248803

Gaybo or Jimmy Hill one would think

hipster (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 05/04/2009 21:40:25    248809

Michael Lyster would be a good man for it .

Dellboypolecat (Tyrone) - Posts: 15069 - 05/04/2009 21:43:24    248813

trileacman, hilarious but close to the truth....you know the way RTE kill the latest discovery...probably Lucy make the big switch!!!!

Number4 (Leitrim) - Posts: 32 - 05/04/2009 21:45:23    248817

Des Cahill is a genial sort and is an excellent sports journalist, particularly on the radio...but love him or loathe him Spillane does stir it up, which I can't see Des doing.

However the way Spillane shows contempt towards teams that don't allow Kerry to play is a bit boring at this stage.

MiseMuineachain (Monaghan) - Posts: 212 - 05/04/2009 21:56:01    248832

Ryle Nugent or George Hook ;)

Duffy89 (Wexford) - Posts: 3320 - 05/04/2009 21:58:34    248835

If Michael Lyster doesnt want the job Id gladly see Des get the job,knows his stuff!

keep_the_faith (Meath) - Posts: 400 - 05/04/2009 23:44:03    248970

sure pat kenny will be free to present it in the summer he wouldnt depress the viewers with his light hearted attitude

DL (Donegal) - Posts: 210 - 06/04/2009 01:43:27    249048

Great news ,should be a great year to be a Dub on sunday game.

tomaoo7 (Dublin) - Posts: 5896 - 08/04/2009 18:50:08    252346

I've always felt Des Cahill made his name with the whole ABU thingy years ago. But on the whole I'm impressed with his work covering the GAA. He loves the Dubs, fair enough, but I think his mum is from Clare so he has Banner connections too. Any time I've seen him on TV or heard him on radio he is not afraid to discuss topics like dirty play, rules, managers being ousted. All in all I think he will do a decent job.

Pat Spillane should never have got the job in the first place. He is one of these people who needs to be a pundit, not an anchor.

slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6484 - 09/04/2009 09:38:42    252814

Val Andrews.

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 09/04/2009 09:57:34    252838