Quigleys walk out on Fermanagh

[The Brick]

Fermanagh forward ace Seamus Quigley has left the county panel and is not expected back.

His brothers Sean and Conor reportedly accompanied him when he left after a training ground dispute earlier this week, and all three were omitted from the Fermanagh team announced last night to play Limerick.

Corner-back Conor was replaced by Tiernan Daly and Ryan Ormsby and Brian Cox came into their attack in place of his brothers for Sunday's Division 3 trip to Limerick, which has been switched to Newcastle West.

It is not the first time that Seamus Quigley has been at odds with a Fermanagh senior manager.

When Pete McGrath took over this year he brought him back into the fold on the strength of Roslea's latest county success, but it was Quigley's first return for Fermanagh since Peter Canavan dropped him in the summer of 2012 for missing training. He had been Fermanagh's top scorer beforehand, scoring 5-43 in the 2012 National League, and the full-forward is regarded as one of the most naturally talented forwards in Ulster.

It is believed that McGrath dropped him before the recent league encounter with Sligo because he played a soccer match for Lisnaskea Rovers beforehand.

If his brother Sean does not return, he could prove to be an even bigger loss to the Erne men.

He usually lines out behind Seamus at centre-forward and is currently the second-highest scorer in the entire league, having amassed 3-18 so far.

Only Conor Sweeney's 2-22 for Division 4 leaders Tipperary is higher.

Fermanagh are already in the relegation zone, joint second- last in Division 3 with Wexford, just two points clear of winless Offaly.

Can anyone tame the Quigley brothers???

[Jinxy]

Are these lads basically the Fermanagh equivalent of the McGourtys?

[Bingo]

Fermanagh really need to get a proper manager in place who will be able to man manager these lads. 

[The Brick]

McGrath too nice for that set up. Either school team or high end county team where he would gain a bit more respect. Its not a manager they need in fermanagh its an Army drill instructor

[J OGorman]

Fermanagh really need to get a proper manager in place who will be able to man manager these lads. 

I'd let them run on. Fine footballers, but if they were anywhere near serious about busting themselves for their county, they wouldnt be carrying all the excess timber. Grand maybe for club / lower league divisions, but not if yer serious about promotion and competing in say div 2 or having a rattle at the Anglo Celt

[The Brick]

Fond of the sauce alright

[rodney trotter]

Sure lots of managers couldn't tame him. He walked under Malachy O Rouke,  John O Neill and then Canavan, cant seem to give a full year's commitment without going  Awol

[mb80b60]

Fermanagh really need to get a proper manager in place who will be able to man manager these lads. 

I'd let them run on. Fine footballers, but if they were anywhere near serious about busting themselves for their county, they wouldnt be carrying all the excess timber. Grand maybe for club / lower league divisions, but not if yer serious about promotion and competing in say div 2 or having a rattle at the Anglo Celt

This is a common misconception.  'They' are not carrying excess timber.  Seamus probably is but Conor and Sean are not.  Conor is lean.

Outside of Fermanagh everyone seems to lump the three of them together.  Seamus leaving the panel has never affected the other two previously and I've never heard of either of Conor or Sean having disciplinary issues. 

If it was my choice I would drop Seamus but try to integrate Sean and Conor again.  as I said it's the first time I've heard of any disciplinary issues with them at this level.  Seamus obviously has had previous with numerous managers.  It will be interesting to see how Mark Harte handles him at club level this season.

[theticklemister]

The title of this thread soulds like a lovely stroll in the lake county

[Gold]

Are these lads basically the Fermanagh equivalent of the McGourtys?

Embarrassing that you even realise that and you in Meath.

In Antrim one of those boys is playing and playing well at minute but sure it would be no surprise should the same thing that happened in Fermanagh, happen here.

Must be a stinkin atmosphere. Some people saying 'please stay, we need you' others saying 'let them go they're tools'

Fat boy who'll never do anything when the sun is high in sky

[GrandMasterFlash]

Quigley (Seamus) is a liability and of no use to Fermanagh going forward. Fermanagh have had a few similar characters in the past. You hear more about these lads in the media than you do some premiership players. He's a talented footballer, no doubt, but he only causes disruption. McGrath should just axe him (and his brothers if they want to go too..) and get on with it. Cananvan had similar issues. If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck etc...

[BennyHarp]

He plainly doesnt want to commit to the requirements needed to play intercounty football - so he has every right to walk away. He should have done it years ago - or it should have been done for him!!

[Jinxy]

Are these lads basically the Fermanagh equivalent of the McGourtys?

Embarrassing that you even realise that and you in Meath.

In Antrim one of those boys is playing and playing well at minute but sure it would be no surprise should the same thing that happened in Fermanagh, happen here.

Must be a stinkin atmosphere. Some people saying 'please stay, we need you' others saying 'let them go they're tools'

Fat boy who'll never do anything when the sun is high in sky

The legend of the McGourtys has spread far and wide.

[mylestheslasher]

What says Harangeur?

He was very vocal on Cavans equivalent of the Quigleys. Should the manager be removed in this instance as Bingo said and get someone in who can manage them properly. Clearly Pete McGrath hasn't a clue.

[Croí na hÉireann]

The title of this thread soulds like a lovely stroll in the lake county

What have the Quigleys and Fermanagh got to do with walking in Westmeath?