Down Club Hurling & Football

[Truth hurts]

Down minors on hunt for a new manager. Any standout candidates for this role??

Has there been invitations for applications or will county management sort it out?

[Johnnysboys]

Has there been invitations for applications or will county management sort it out?
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Just heard there was a vacancy. How was it sorted last time?? Was it the steering committee that organised it? They might do so again.. surely Francie Poland from Mayobridge would have to be considered? Has led Bridge u15s to league and championship last year and already has u17 league in the bag with a group that are mostly u17 again next year. Him and Michael Walsh (S&C) seem to be working well together. And hearing Caolan Mooney talking about Walsh - he seems to be the ticket at the minute.

[Truth hurts]

Has there been invitations for applications or will county management sort it out?

Just heard there was a vacancy. How was it sorted last time?? Was it the steering committee that organised it? They might do so again.. surely Francie Poland from Mayobridge would have to be considered? Has led Bridge u15s to league and championship last year and already has u17 league in the bag with a group that are mostly u17 again next year. Him and Michael Walsh (S&C) seem to be working well together. And hearing Caolan Mooney talking about Walsh - he seems to be the ticket at the minute.
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Is Micheal Walsh not with the RGU?

[Lloyd p]

Has there been invitations for applications or will county management sort it out?

Just heard there was a vacancy. How was it sorted last time?? Was it the steering committee that organised it? They might do so again.. surely Francie Poland from Mayobridge would have to be considered? Has led Bridge u15s to league and championship last year and already has u17 league in the bag with a group that are mostly u17 again next year. Him and Michael Walsh (S&C) seem to be working well together. And hearing Caolan Mooney talking about Walsh - he seems to be the ticket at the minute.

Is Micheal Walsh not with the RGU?

Has stepped away from match day involvement. Probably due to wanting the minor job.

[Hard2Listen2]

Last time I think they invited interested parties to make their interest known. Then they had an interview process where the best set up with suitable Burren credentials was selected.

It's known as 'The Down Way'.

[Godsown]

Hear Benny is well placed for the minor job as he's with the County U16s. Him and some guy from Armagh originally, "Chinkie" McConvey who is also with that squad.

[Johnnysboys]

Hear Benny is well placed for the minor job as he's with the County U16s. Him and some guy from Armagh originally, "Chinkie" McConvey who is also with that squad.

If Benny gets the job it's actually something I agree with. It's difficult getting people to take development squads - if they knew they would get a chance of the minor job - it would entice them to the role. That's how Cunningham got it last time.

[Hard2Listen2]

Would expect Ronan McCartan to be a strong candidate for the county minors.
Successful with Saul, bit of time with Ballymartin, County Ladies, Down U20s.

Impressive enough cv.

[Johnnysboys]

Would expect Ronan McCartan to be a strong candidate for the county minors.
Successful with Saul, bit of time with Ballymartin, County Ladies, Down U20s.

Impressive enough cv.

County ladies relegated to junior football on his watch so he jumped before being pushed. He is also the coach of Glen and has a new role with rostrevor as underage development coordinator. Not sure he would have the time for minors tbh.

[Hard2Listen2]

Would expect Ronan McCartan to be a strong candidate for the county minors.
Successful with Saul, bit of time with Ballymartin, County Ladies, Down U20s.

Impressive enough cv.

County ladies relegated to junior football on his watch so he jumped before being pushed. He is also the coach of Glen and has a new role with rostrevor as underage development coordinator. Not sure he would have the time for minors tbh.

Maybe junior is their level? Relegation happens for a lot of reasons.

I don't think anyone can coach a county team & a club team at same time. Need dole focus on county.

[Mourne Red]

Would expect Ronan McCartan to be a strong candidate for the county minors.
Successful with Saul, bit of time with Ballymartin, County Ladies, Down U20s.

Impressive enough cv.

County ladies relegated to junior football on his watch so he jumped before being pushed. He is also the coach of Glen and has a new role with rostrevor as underage development coordinator. Not sure he would have the time for minors tbh.

From what I can see a lot of those ladies which played when they won the All-Ireland either have moved abroad or retired/have had children.. Ronan seemed to be breaking down the clicks within the squad and introducing fresh faces, was doing a good job bar results imo

[Lloyd p]

Would expect Ronan McCartan to be a strong candidate for the county minors.
Successful with Saul, bit of time with Ballymartin, County Ladies, Down U20s.

Impressive enough cv.

County ladies relegated to junior football on his watch so he jumped before being pushed. He is also the coach of Glen and has a new role with rostrevor as underage development coordinator. Not sure he would have the time for minors tbh.

From what I can see a lot of those ladies which played when they won the All-Ireland either have moved abroad or retired/have had children.. Ronan seemed to be breaking down the clicks within the squad and introducing fresh faces, was doing a good job bar results imo

A good job bar results doesn't count for much in sport unfortunately

[supersub]

Depends what picture you are looking at.

[Hard2Listen2]

Would expect Ronan McCartan to be a strong candidate for the county minors.
Successful with Saul, bit of time with Ballymartin, County Ladies, Down U20s.

Impressive enough cv.

County ladies relegated to junior football on his watch so he jumped before being pushed. He is also the coach of Glen and has a new role with rostrevor as underage development coordinator. Not sure he would have the time for minors tbh.

From what I can see a lot of those ladies which played when they won the All-Ireland either have moved abroad or retired/have had children.. Ronan seemed to be breaking down the clicks within the squad and introducing fresh faces, was doing a good job bar results imo

A good job bar results doesn't count for much in sport unfortunately

Success is relative.

[Gaelforce123]

Think its been 8/9 years since they won an All Ireland, im sure the team well changed since then. Last I saw was an Ulster win or All ireland Q/Semi year before he took over 🤷‍♂️. Though dont think they been a junior team for long time so relegated  to junior not a good outcome at all i suppose. Who knows if he had the players maybe they would know better. With Saul his first year did well, Not sure of role with u20s, seemed to be Conor Laverty and Marty Clarke but could have done a bit although have heard his name around a few jobs maybe something about him, bit more for me before a county minor job. Benny is the man or maybe look at last years Carryduff managers who took a young u20 team through to senior or look at MacRory managers as part of a team?