Derry Senior Championship Thread 2024

Started by LoughNeagh, July 15, 2024, 11:36:40 AM

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Who is your favourite to win the 2024 Senior Championship

Glen
34 (49.3%)
Slaughtneil
8 (11.6%)
Magherafelt
14 (20.3%)
Newbridge
7 (10.1%)
Lavey
1 (1.4%)
Bellaghy
0 (0%)
Steelstown
0 (0%)
Dungiven
2 (2.9%)
Lavey
0 (0%)
Kilrea
0 (0%)
Ballinascreen
3 (4.3%)
Swatragh
0 (0%)
Loup
0 (0%)

Total Members Voted: 69

shamrocker12

Not Doran either, he's off to Roscommon. At this stage who is left? Talk about scraping the barrel Derry.

tbrick18

#151
Quote from: ck on October 17, 2024, 09:38:10 PMAppoint RG and watch Derry GAA divide like never before. Some things are more important than winning a few matches lads.

In what way will id divide Derry GAA if majority of clubs voted for him?
Genuine question. I have an opinion on it and appreciate others have different opinions, but I wouldn't see a huge split in Derry GAA with most clubs nominating him.

*EDIT - for what it's worth, I can't see Derry back tracking anyway - but I do think they should have appointed him immediately after Harte's departure and club nominations.

quit yo jibbajabba

Big difference between Derry clubs (committees) Brick and Derry fans

toby47

Doran gone, and Lacey said he hasn't communicated with Derry.

Who does if leave? it's either going to be a shambles appointment or RG.

I know for a fact there are still people on the CB pushing for Gallagher and unhappy with Keenan for 'jumping the gun' with his statement saying Gallagher won't be the next manager.

I wouldn't be fussed on the idea of Gallagher at all. But I'm struggling to see an alternative. Also, at county level a backroom team is pivotal, there's barely a manager left, never mind a top coach along with a manager.

SouthOfThe Bann

Could do worse than Mickey Graham; but wouldn't be a good look.

tbrick18

Quote from: toby47 on October 18, 2024, 10:26:07 AMDoran gone, and Lacey said he hasn't communicated with Derry.

Who does if leave? it's either going to be a shambles appointment or RG.

I know for a fact there are still people on the CB pushing for Gallagher and unhappy with Keenan for 'jumping the gun' with his statement saying Gallagher won't be the next manager.

I wouldn't be fussed on the idea of Gallagher at all. But I'm struggling to see an alternative. Also, at county level a backroom team is pivotal, there's barely a manager left, never mind a top coach along with a manager.

Is this definite?
Haven't heard it anywhere. He could have done a job with Derry if he had a decent backroom.

quit yo jibbajabba

Mal and Roscommon Gaa both posted Brick

toby47

Not the white smoke we hoped for at Owenbeg today.......

tbrick18

Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 18, 2024, 10:23:04 AMBig difference between Derry clubs (committees) Brick and Derry fans

There shouldn't be. Committees are made up of club members / derry fans and should be representative of their club membership.
If that isn't the case, what's the point in ever going to clubs for nominations or opinions on anything?
We have to take their say as correct otherwise we have to stop asking them.



tbrick18

Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 18, 2024, 10:31:46 AMMal and Roscommon Gaa both posted Brick

Cheers.
Disappointing, but maybe that means he was never in the running.

quit yo jibbajabba

Quote from: toby47 on October 18, 2024, 10:37:05 AMNot the white smoke we hoped for at Owenbeg today.......

Fire? Got a picture earlier. Hope not too bad

bogball88

Quote from: left peg on October 16, 2024, 03:23:16 PM
Quote from: oakleaf93 on October 16, 2024, 10:29:26 AMWhat has Mark Doran achieved at Slaughtneil to earn a shot at the county gig?

Slaughtneil lads would be happy to see him go I'm sure. Brought nothing fresh to the table besides playing a goalkeeper outfield which in the end beat them.

Surely Derry just go and get Gallagher and take it on the chin.
Think that was the issue in the first instance

Silver hill

I don't envy the position the wider Derry Executive committee find themselves in, albeit, that its primarily of their own making. From a strictly footballing perspective, it looks like a no brainer to reappoint RG and it would appear that a majority of players would endorse his return. And it very much looked like Derry were leaning that way when we had the choreographed statement from his solicitor, claiming that he had no case to answer and the way was clear for RG to re-enter county management. That would appear to have been scuppered by the subsequent statement from our Chairman, closing the door on any possible return. There is now some dispute as to how united a statement that was but if Derry do go ahead and appoint RG, then you would think the natural step for our Chairman, would be to distance himself from than decision and resign.
It's definitely not straight forward either way. Appoint him and take the flac and split the county, or, appoint a journeyman or 6th choice candidate and risk returning to mediocrity. Players have very short careers and opportunities to really achieve something. Naturally, they will have tunnel vision on this. The county board have a wider responsibility to the Gaels of Derry and the reputation of Brand Derry.
As I said, I don't envy them.

toby47

Quote from: Silver hill on October 18, 2024, 02:35:27 PMI don't envy the position the wider Derry Executive committee find themselves in, albeit, that its primarily of their own making. From a strictly footballing perspective, it looks like a no brainer to reappoint RG and it would appear that a majority of players would endorse his return. And it very much looked like Derry were leaning that way when we had the choreographed statement from his solicitor, claiming that he had no case to answer and the way was clear for RG to re-enter county management. That would appear to have been scuppered by the subsequent statement from our Chairman, closing the door on any possible return. There is now some dispute as to how united a statement that was but if Derry do go ahead and appoint RG, then you would think the natural step for our Chairman, would be to distance himself from than decision and resign.
It's definitely not straight forward either way. Appoint him and take the flac and split the county, or, appoint a journeyman or 6th choice candidate and risk returning to mediocrity. Players have very short careers and opportunities to really achieve something. Naturally, they will have tunnel vision on this. The county board have a wider responsibility to the Gaels of Derry and the reputation of Brand Derry.
As I said, I don't envy them.


Good post Silver Hill

Wildweasel74

I think when a certain club team is put out, things become clear.