Micko the Great/Legend/Cute hoor returning to Laois?

[The Real Laoislad]

Can't see it happening myself but I would be very happy if it did.

Support has grown for Mick O'Dwyer to return as Laois manager


Published Date:
21 July 2010
Leinster Express

Mick O'Dwyer could be in line for a dramatic return to Laois after he was nominated for the vacant senior football manager's position last week.
Former county board chairman Dick Miller, who was at the helm during O'Dwyer's previous spell with Laois from 2003 to 2006, has put O'Dwyer's name forward for consideration and his views have been backed up by Joe O'Dwyer, another prominent county board official during that successful four-year period.

"I've put Micko's name to one of the executive," said Miller, "and I've no problem offering my support for him. His record in Laois speaks for itself and we haven't been anywhere near the same level since he left. He created a great stir around the place and I reckon he'd do the same again if he came back. It needs a lift again."

"I'd welcome Micko back with open arms," added Joe O'Dwyer, the former football board chairman. "We'd great times under him and he got an awful lot out of the players. I'd have no problem supporting him and I think it would improve Laois again if he came back.

"Having said that, we can blame managers and the county board but the players have to step up to it. If you look at any of the teams going well, they all have leaders and Laois don't have that at the moment. If that doesn't change, it doesn't matter who's in charge."

Mick O'Dwyer declined to comment when contacted by the Leinster Express but he has said that while he won't be continuing with Wicklow for another year, he is keen to remain in inter-county management.

The Kerryman has returned to a previous managerial position before when he went back to Kildare in 1997 after a two-year break. He managed Kildare from 1991 to 1994 when they reached two Leinster finals and a league decider but stepped down after the 1994 championship. He returned however in 1997 and helped Kildare to Leinster glory in 1998 and 2000 and remained in charge until 2002 before switching to Laois.

He brought Laois immediate success in 2003 with the county's first Leinster title in 57 years and guided them to further provincial finals in 2004 and 2005 before stepping down after the 2006 championship exit to Mayo. During his four years in charge Laois reached three All Ireland quarter-finals while since his departure, they have exited the championship at a stage earlier every year, culminating in this year's first round qualifier loss to Tipperary.

[orangeman]

Has anyone asked Colm ? 

[Donnellys Hollow]

What next?

Colm Parkinson to run for the Dáil?

Micko did come back to Kildare in '97 after the late great Dermot Earley's two years in charge. I very much doubt Micko will ever go back to Laois given how he was treated at the end though. I'm sure he's having a good chuckle to himself reading that story down in Waterville.

[ross4life]

Didn't Micko lose his teeth the last time he managed Laois

[The Konica]

Didn't Micko lose his teeth the last time he managed Laois

Lol ... that was a great photo indeed!

[The Konica]

- The recession in Laois must be over
- Fair play to him if he does go back
- Laois could do alot worse than Micko
- I hope I have half his energy when I reach his age
 

[Rossfan]

Mayowestros mustnt have come knocking so ?

[Jinxy]

- I hope I have half his energy when I reach his age

I hope I have half his money.

[Qwerty28]

Nice one Jinxy, took the words right out of my mouth!!

[Dinny Breen]

Sure at Micko's age short summers are exactly what he needs

[The Real Laoislad]

Rumours now that Seamus McEnaney is going to be approached to become new Laois manager

[The Konica]

Rumours now that Seamus McEnaney is going to be approached to become new Laois manager

Could do worse

[cornafean]

Rumours now that Seamus McEnaney is going to be approached to become new Laois manager

Is it April Fools Day?

[JMohan]

It sounds absolutely crazy when I heard it first, but might not be a bad move for both actually.
Banty probably deserves a crack at another team and someone like him would be a good man to start rebuilding Laois, like he did with Monaghan.
What would a spin from Carrickmacross to Portlaoise be? 3 hours? 

[armaghniac]

What would a spin from Carrickmacross to Portlaoise be? 3 hours? 

Not every that, 2:15 or so.