Went to town on them again in the "Irish Mail on Sunday". The Mayo hurlers tracksuits got an awful hammering as did McGeeney and Farrell.....He proposed Kieran "Mind the Childer" McGeeney as the new PR spokesperson for the GPA's assault on the Dail...funny as f**k...I would say that Brolly would get an awful hidin off Geezer if they ever met out one night.....wont happen though cos Kieran will most likely be at the pictures or in the gym ;) ;)
Did geezer and Brolly not play together in Queens?
Brolly's just an jump start, who's looking to cause some controversy. Keep it up Brolly, you're good for the craic!
Is Brolly trying to become a clone of Spillane, just looking to cause controversy, a bit like a certain Irish News journo
Sams - Was it the Madness CD that tempted you to go for the "The Irish Mail" ?
Most of what brolly says on the GPA is bang on the money
If more GAA players had the good sense to follow Brolly's lead and rather than spending 30 hours a week training, use some of that time to raise their public profile and further their careers instead, then there would be less need for a GPA.
Who was it that said "players should not expect payment for taking to excess something they are supposed to enjoy"?
Brolly is fairly shrewd behind the over the top persona. The GPA despite what they say seem to be totally money orientated. If they were that worried about plaer welfare then they should look into lobbying for an offseason. They are also spectatcuarly quiet on the eroding of the club that is going on at the minute - probably because any shortening of the inter county season would not serve their purpose
QuoteSams - Was it the Madness CD that tempted you to go for the "The Irish Mail" ?
:D
In fairness I like the Brolly column and its not a difficult "paper" to read if you are bit delicate of a Sunday morning. ;)
When are you and the likes of you who shout that shite at matches going to grow up ??
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i bet im more of a gael than you are.
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Jesus who is this guy?
As with any opinion piece, it should be judged bearing in mind the motivation of the author.
Brolly was one the original 25 lads who met to set up the GPA (90% of whom were Ulstermen incidentally). He'd a fallen out with somebody over something and left. His comments on the GPA are motivated by personal grudge rather than an effort at constructive analysis or criticism.
I think Brolly is mostly correct with what he says about the GPA - I havent read the article yet, but will tonight
I only buy the paper as the wife likes the TV mag & magazines that come in it
its sihte otherwise
interestingly, Brollys 3 nephews are all GPA members
Quote from: lynchbhoy on November 20, 2006, 02:28:47 PM
I only buy the paper as the wife likes the TV mag & magazines that come in it
its sihte otherwise
Do all ye Dungiven men either buy or write for thon paper? Honestly, ye should be ashamed of yourselves, tv mag or not, this is the newspaper that castigated Celtic for allowing some gaelic footballers to show their recently acquired silverware in Celtic Park, the problem being that said trophy was named after a former IRA terrorist - apparently some lad Maguire from London.
They also ran a big story on Nail Bomb Tom (as they called him), or Tom McFeeley from the Foreglen and now one of Dublin's big property players was a fomer terrorist hunger striker. It was lucky Dungiven didn't win the hurling or there'd have been uproar about the Lynch's playing in Croker.....
Can someone do something about 'nolondonintyrone'????
new board going well, dont need that crap
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Quote from: lynchbhoy on November 20, 2006, 02:28:47 PM
Do all ye Dungiven men either buy or write for thon paper? Honestly, ye should be ashamed of yourselves, tv mag or not, this is the newspaper that castigated Celtic for allowing some gaelic footballers to show their recently acquired silverware in Celtic Park, the problem being that said trophy was named after a former IRA terrorist - apparently some lad Maguire from London.
They also ran a big story on Nail Bomb Tom (as they called him), or Tom McFeeley from the Foreglen and now one of Dublin's big property players was a fomer terrorist hunger striker. It was lucky Dungiven didn't win the hurling or there'd have been uproar about the Lynch's playing in Croker.....
I know I know I know
I hate when I buy it....but the only decent paper is the SBP and it doesnt have any sports section...
Has anyone else noticed how cagy GPA members from their own clubs are? How come they don't talk about it openly? I really does seem to operate like a secret society who control any correspondence though media channels only. Any group that doesn't encourage open debate is not to be trusted IMO. Joe can put the boot in all he wants AFAIC. They are good medicine for it.
Quote from: Hound on November 20, 2006, 11:57:29 AM
As with any opinion piece, it should be judged bearing in mind the motivation of the author.
Brolly was one the original 25 lads who met to set up the GPA (90% of whom were Ulstermen incidentally). He'd a fallen out with somebody over something and left. His comments on the GPA are motivated by personal grudge rather than an effort at constructive analysis or criticism.
That doesn't change the fact that his comments are exceedingly accurate, maybe he's seen the light about these money grabbing shower of f**kers, that are only interested in the top tier of GAA players
The problem is your another tube (prob a love child of O'Neill) on here to give shit instead of proper debate.
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Quote from: downredblack on November 20, 2006, 10:33:11 AM
When are you and the likes of you who shout that shite at matches going to grow up ??
i bet im more of a gael than you are.
:D :D :D
You're a good "gael" alright, talking about "Londonderry". ::)
Thanks for answering there lads. I hope he gets sorted out by admin!!!!
Banter, Debate all welcome, but not Shit like that.
Hit me, kick me, but please dont bore me. NoLondonInTyrone......catch yourself on !
Whatever about the GPA Brolly is the only one actually getting paid for all of this. Very few make more than he does from his association with our Association. His hypocracy is staggering.
Quote from: NoLondonInTyrone on November 21, 2006, 10:14:22 AM
more than half of the people in the north call the place londonderry, irishmen like you and me. maybe the boys here crying to mum should look at their ireland of equals?????
Then your signature reads "there will never be a London in Tyrone" ::)
I suggest multiple personalities :o
Quote from: Hound on November 20, 2006, 11:57:29 AM
Brolly was one the original 25 lads who met to set up the GPA (90% of whom were Ulstermen incidentally). He'd a fallen out with somebody over something and left. His comments on the GPA are motivated by personal grudge rather than an effort at constructive analysis or criticism.
Correct, and has stated openly, that he still thinks its a good idea. Where the conflict arises however, is the nature in which this is achieved. He realised it was going to become a gravy train for the elite and wisely removed himself from his association with it. IMO i feel he has been consistent in his critique of this organisation. Wheher or not you like the man, he is one that has the balls to go against the tide if he feels it right and proper.
Keep it up joe !!!
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Quote from: muppet on November 21, 2006, 02:10:10 AM
Whatever about the GPA Brolly is the only one actually getting paid for all of this. Very few make more than he does from his association with our Association. His hypocracy is staggering.
Spot on the ball. You'll not see him lining the pitch or taking the u12s.
why should he?
just like the gpa i say if they choose to play then they choose to play so if they are unhappy then choose not to play.
everything is a matter of choice.
joe chooses not to line the pitch good luck to him!
the man is spot on about the gpa, a great speaker and a great gael and irish man.
dungiven should be proud of him. everything he does turns to gold , great hurler ,great footballer , great musician, great talker and i'm sure more great things to come from him.
good luck to joe
...and a great team player, explaining why he watched the 93 game against Down in newry from the stands, and only got into the 93 team at the semi final stage of All Ireland. Took a while for him to learn that its not about Joe. Sounds like he needs a Coleman around him now to teach him a nother good lesson. Other than that, a good guy
i'm sure joe doesn't worry too much about jealous people.!
max get rid of that jealousy it'll eat you up.
Jealous, as I said a good guy, you would find hard to dislike. Hypocrite...yes
i'm sure joe would be very wary of people damning with faint praise.
max get those two chips on the shoulders sorted out!
Dont do texan holding, just call it as it is. Comew to think of it you sound like him. ???
poor max that jealousy is just drowning you poor soul.
I give up, ur the winner
Max never argue with the Gael.
He is relentless ;)
dubnut you've learnt!
good man!
not too many blueshirts on today!
Not getting involved Gael! ;)
Quote from: NoLondonInTyrone on November 21, 2006, 10:14:22 AM
what is the problem with some people here?
you dont like my name? tough. we in tyrone put up with enough shit from our northern neighbors who talk down any time they can. the stuff some of them come out with about tyrone players is a disgrace.
more than half of the people in the north call the place londonderry, irishmen like you and me. maybe the boys here crying to mum should look at their ireland of equals?????
True. I thought you were just using the term to "talk down" to the Derry ones. I didn't realise you were a unionist, welcome to the board.
Quote from: Bensars on November 21, 2006, 11:15:21 AMWheher or not you like the man, he is one that has the balls to go against the tide if he feels it right and proper.
Perhaps he is the man to go against the tide. But having a go at the GPA is about as brave as admitting to being against the Iraq war
Qoute from NoLondonInTyrone-"more than half of the people in the north call the place londonderry, irishmen like you and me"
I dont know of any true gael or true irishman or woman who uses any tern other than "DERRY", certanly no irishmen i know.
Some people never wise up !