just heard that kieran mc geeney announced his retirement from intercounty football today, very sad day, he is a legend and probably the one of the best county players every, thanks for everything, and good luck to him in his retirement
Keiran gave a lot of good years to the GAA in Armagh. I wish him well in his retirement.
What a super footballer. A role model. A decent understated fellow.
Where did you hear this ???
Quote from: Tyrones own on September 14, 2007, 04:28:02 AM
Where did you hear this ???
I had my doubts as well, considering it came from a first time poster, but this from the Independent today suggests there might be some truth. Unless the Independent are using this place as a source again, the fools.
McGeeney to retire
KIERAN McGEENEY may have played his last game for Armagh.
Reports emanating from the county last night claimed that he was set to retire, thus ending the inter-county career of one the best centre-backs of his era.
McGeeney has been a regular on the team since 1992 and reached the pinnacle of a brilliant career when he captained Armagh to their first All-Ireland title in 2002.
He was disappointed last week over the manner in which Paul Grimley was overlooked for the Armagh manager's job following Joe Kernan's departure.
A great player and role-model - no doubt, he's no Henry Downey though
A fine player who captained his county to their first All Ireland.
But if it's true , I'll try now to point out that he's not dead but I've a suspicion that the hand wringing and eulogies will be too much, even for Gaaboard.com
This is sad if its true its like hes been around for ever. i thout he go on and on an on. i reckin hes the most player of the last 20 odd years.
i reckin hes the most player of the last 20 odd years also! ;D
Good luck to Geezer, he's a hero of many & he'll make a great coach. The Keano of GAA!
Rafa - Wind yer neck in!
I think Geezer's been playing at senior level since 1989 and, it's a highly impressive record to retire on, at nearly 36 years of age.
Doesn't seem right to wish him a long and happy 'retirement' because I'm sure his contributuon to Armagh county football will continue.
It had to end some time and it appears its now. A sad day for Armagh. Don't think they would have won their All-Ireland without him as a player and more importantly an influence on others.
Anyone with a brain greater than the size of a gnats would realise that the retirement of one of the most influential players of the last 15 years is an item worthy of a seperate thread.
A fantastic servant to Armagh, Ireland, the GPA and GAA in general.
Always loved to watch him play, really wore his heart on his sleeve and gave everything for the cause. if anyone deserved an All-Ireland it was kieran. For him winning was everything and second place was nowhere.
rafasarmy, if you have nothing positive to contribute then stick to ur soccer threads.
i like liverpool as much as the next man but your achieveing nothing coming on here and giving off.
Quote from: rafasarmy on September 14, 2007, 08:05:53 AM
HOW COME EVERYTIME AN ARMAGH/TYRONE PLAYER FARTS OR HAS SOMETHING FOR BREAKFAST THERE HAS TO BE A NEW THREAD STARTED,COULD THIS HAVE NOT BEEN KEPT IN THE LOCAL GAA PAGES?
BUT YET WHENEVER SOMEONE STARTS A NEW SOCCER THREAD ON THE NON GAA SIDE OF THE BOARD THERE IS UPROAR AND POLLS CREATED ABOUT WHY THEY SHOULD BE ALL KEPT IN THE ONE THREAD ETC
KEEP YOUR ARMAGH/TYRONE THREADS IN YOUR'RE OWN OFFICAL PAGES NOBODY ELSE GIVES A f**k WHO YOUR'RE NEW MANAGER IS GOING TO BE OR IF ANOTHER MANAGER DECIDES TO STAY ON OR IF A PLAYER RETIRES
What a ballbag. But with a handle like that its to expected.
McGeeney will be sorely missed by Armagh and deserves all the good wishes I'm sure he will get , great player , great competitor and a great sportsman. He took a lot of stick on this board for his uncompromising appoach to training etc but no one could doubt his application to his craft.
Future Armagh manager no doubt.
Sad to see McGeeney leave the Armagh set up, he's been a great leader for Armagh over the years and a true role model.
Rafasarmy, how come you start spouting off about Armagh and Tyrone people starting up threads? I didn't see you complaining when threads about Marty Clarke, James McCartan, Martin Farrelly etc were started. You're just being a p***k >:(
Liked Mc geeney - a top professional..
Not the most talented player ever, the man himself reckons not even the most talented in his own family.
But his competitiveness, drive, commitment and the way he dedicated his life to football stands out as an example to all. He was the heartbeat of Armagh's best ever team.
Thanks Geezer.
I think he's the most driven person I've ever seen play the game and he's about as driven a person I've ever seen.
He was a very very good footballer who made the most of what he got and I would say he was as influential on that Armagh team as any single player has ever been on any team.
I think a moment that summed him up for me was in the 2002 final when one of the O'Ses,I think, was making a burst through to get an equaliser. You could just see McGeeney put the head down - Armagh player in his road and all - sprint past the Armagh player and execute a perfect block. There are defining moments in games and to me that was the moment that Armagh won the All Ireland.
Also if he'd been a few years younger I think that Armagh would have beaten Kerry last year. He played the perfect game in the first half and had his engine allowed him I'd have no doubt he'd have done so in the second half too and led them to victory.(I know Armagh were well beat in the end but that's how much influence I think he could have had)
I would echo those sentiments.
Not the greatest skill levels but a competitor to the end. A leader within the Armagh ranks. As the first man to lift Sam in armagh he'll have a special place in peoples thoughts. Maybe now he'll be able to unload the burden on his shoulders and crack a smile !!
All the best to Geezer.
Am pretty sure he will be a success whatever he turns his hand to
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38271000/jpg/_38271726_mcgeeneyfinal_150.jpg)
(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41131000/jpg/_41131203_mcgranecup270.jpg)
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All the best to Kieran, an exemplar par extraordinaire of the great game.
I think im gonna puke......
Here you go:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a2/Wooden_bucket.jpg)
;)
The word 'sad' is being used in a lot of the posts here. I don't think it's particularly sad, it's just one of the finest players of his generation getting out while he's ahead.
I've huge respect for McGeeney, a real role model of a modern GAA player. Best wishes to him and thanks for the entertainment he's given.
I'll always remember he was one of the few - if not the only - Irish player in the last intl rules series that had the strength to push the aussies around.
He should have left after 2002.
Will Morgan Fuels be issuing a P45 tonight then?
Good day to announce it though on the All Ireland Weekend!!
Probably misuse of the word sad given that he's 36, but nevertheless he'll be sorely missed.
I've no doubts that McDonnell won't be unhappy to see the old guard such as mcgeeney,o'rourke etc drift away so he can stamp his mark on the team unchallenged.
Quote from: Over the Bar on September 14, 2007, 12:01:55 PM
I've no doubts that McDonnell won't be unhappy to see the old guard such as mcgeeney,o'rourke etc drift away so he can stamp his mark on the team unchallenged.
What do you mean otb?
QuoteI've no doubts that McDonnell won't be unhappy to see the old guard such as mcgeeney,o'rourke etc drift away so he can stamp his mark on the team unchallenged.
What do you mean otb?
McDonnells plans are possibly medium-long term rebuilding which would not have suited McGeeney etc, who'd probably have preferred one last shot at a 2nd Sam with Grimley using the old tried and tested methods. For any new manager implementing change isn't easy when the most senior & influential players on the panel might not be 100% behind your plan.
Is his retirement official ? So far I haven't heard it.
It's on the BBC now, must be a bit of substance to it.
Fantastic player and leader who along with Mcgrane brought Armagh to new levels. The time is right to go, he would have been a milestone around Mcdonnell's neck as a player.
i would take it with a pinch of salt, the user's first post plus there has been announcement in any media that have had access to today!!!!
it would need to be official before i believe it anyway!!!
McGeeney quits intercounty scene
McGeeney captained Armagh to the 2002 All-Ireland title
Armagh star Kieran McGeeney has retired from intercounty football.
McGeeney, who inspirational captaincy helped Armagh win the 2002 All-Ireland title, has informed his intercounty colleagues of his decision.
The 35-year-old's decision to step away from the intercounty game is not a major surprise but his absence does signal a new era for Armagh football.
Peter McDonnell has taken over as Armagh manager and the new boss may have to deal with further retirements.
More to follow.
ok, maybe it is time to start believing!! :(
though the more to follow bit at the end is a bit mysterious!!
either way, i would like to thank 'Geezer' for what he has done for Armagh football over his long and illustrious career, and i am sure we will see him again within the Armagh setup at some stage in the future!!
If only we had 15 mcgeeneys. :o
Its the beginning of a new era and the gratitude owed to McGeeney by armagh football is immeasurable. In my view the single greatest player ever to pull on the armagh county jersey. Lets hope he is involved at some future stage.
Only one man can be the first to lift sam for his county.
Not only an awesome player but what a leader !!!!!!!!! I saw him in Ballybofey this year and I thought he was as good as he ever was -what about lasy year's International rules series ? Class act !
Oh and by the way - what an embarassment that international rules series must have been for Pete Mc Grath - not selected for the previous two years ?? Shame on you Pete !
speaking of that series, i just remebered the shoulder Geezer planted on your boy in Salthill, perfectly timed and executed, and left your boy in a heap on the ground and McGeeney was then able to gather the ball and play it upfield. Superb!!
Here's a thought - might Mc Geeney have agreed to come on board with Mc Donnell in some capacity ?
quite possibly as it said on the BBC website that there was more to follow on the story!!!
The links are very close all round - he is tiled to Armagh and Mullaghbawn and the players - would be a great man to have in the changing room and on the training pitch.
Quote from: orangeman on September 14, 2007, 01:25:08 PM
Here's a thought - might Mc Geeney have agreed to come on board with Mc Donnell in some capacity ?
That was my first thought.
Quote from: orangeman on September 14, 2007, 01:30:15 PM
The links are very close all round - he is tiled to Armagh and Mullaghbawn and the players - would be a great man to have in the changing room and on the training pitch.
I told the lads on the board a few months ago that he will be finishing his football career with Mullaghbawn (the next 2 years) so watch this space!!!
It would be a nice touch if he came back to where he started in Mullaghbawn - he has been good for football wherver he went.
Heard that as well illdecide, about Mc Geeney returning to Mullaghbawn for club football.
I , too, would be suprised if he isnt asked by Mc Donnell for some input into the county scene
Is this the start of the exodus of the senior members of the panel?
I'd say Mc Geeney has opened the gate - Mc Grane,Mc Nulty etc have nothing to prove and can walk away now.
Next to go - Oisin McConville.
Very elaborate article from the BBC...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/northern_ireland/gaelic_games/6994977.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/northern_ireland/gaelic_games/6994977.stm) ???
I know we say that their GAA coverage is bad but this takes the biscuit.
As others have said, we wouldn't have won Sam without Geezer. Absolutely brilliant. I hope he gets involved with the new set-up, his drive and determination will be sorely missed if he doesn't. However, I'm not sure whether he will or not after the treatment of his good mate Paul Grimley.
he will have plenty of time to finish his auto-biography. there should be a few interesting chapters with nothing to do with football
I think Grimley got waht he deserved for apparently attempting to undermine Big Joe - Guess what he got undermined himself. Mc Geeney represents the closure of a fantastic era for Armagh football. But it was time for him to go, from a source in Armagh he became bigger than the team and the county and tha manager couldnt manage him last year - what hope for a new manager coming in. He needs to step back for a bit and then test himself as a football manager. He reminds me a little of Roy Keane in his determination. Could he manage the same way? I hop he hasnt done it for a huff but I think hes bigger than that. A class act and a decent honest footballer with great leadership skills. One of the all time greats I believe. Others should follow - In Armagh Big Joe held onto too many too long - it happens in all counties.
QuoteHere's a thought - might Mc Geeney have agreed to come on board with Mc Donnell in some capacity ?
The young lads onthe panel will be praying he's not put in charge of fitness training!
"OK Lads, give me 50 squats with a 100kg barbell!!" :o :D
Quote from: Homer on September 14, 2007, 02:10:59 PM
Very elaborate article from the BBC...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/northern_ireland/gaelic_games/6994977.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/northern_ireland/gaelic_games/6994977.stm) ???
I know we say that their GAA coverage is bad but this takes the biscuit.
:D
unreal.
i copied the screen and tried to put it on here , but to no avail. Maybe some of the other technical more gifted posters will do the honour.
Typical coverage levels fromm the BBC.
Big story on the BBC website now, seems they got an interview with Oisin McConville
Great footballer
Great captain
Gent off the field
He will be a big loss to Armagh
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/northern_ireland/gaelic_games/6994842.stm
Quote from: Bensars on September 14, 2007, 04:16:59 PM
unreal.
i copied the screen and tried to put it on here , but to no avail. Maybe some of the other technical more gifted posters will do the honour.
Typical coverage levels fromm the BBC.
In fairness Bensars, this is the proper 'Geezer Checks Out' page:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A26876758
Quote from: Bensars on September 14, 2007, 04:16:59 PM
unreal.
i copied the screen and tried to put it on here , but to no avail. Maybe some of the other technical more gifted posters will do the honour.
Typical coverage levels fromm the BBC.
(http://www.greencastlegaa.com/gaabimages/typical-bbc.gif)
Ziggy you have two Yahoo messages and two msn....Whose the popular one!!
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 14, 2007, 04:44:40 PM
Ziggy you have two Yahoo messages and two msn....Whose the popular one!!
One of the Yahoos and one of the MSNs are the programme with the list of names. Not as popular as I would appear.
I'll tell you what I'd open.
www.viewaskew.com (http://www.viewaskew.com)
news.bbc.co.uk (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
www.gaaboard.com/board (http://www.gaaboard.com/board)
www.facebook.com (http://www.facebook.com)
www.bebo.com (http://www.bebo.com)
ie.youtube.com (http://ie.youtube.com)
No porn
Yep - wouldn't fanct Mc Geeney being fitness coach - winter training - power bags everywhere !!!!!!!
Quote from: hardstation on September 14, 2007, 04:56:14 PM
You have Bebo? I thought you were ancient.
Define ancient.
Well most of my mates are moving over to Facebook. I set an account up there at the beginning of the week. Only a matter of time before I shut-up-shop with BEBO.
Quote from: hardstation on September 14, 2007, 05:03:44 PM
No one over the age of 25 should have Bebo.
You are about 40.
1) That's why I've set up Facebook
2) Nowhere near it
Wrong way >:(
27
Hell be missed an i dont think Armagh will ever have a capt like him again. God bless Geezer and thanks for everthing.
Quote from: Armagh4SamAgain on September 14, 2007, 06:15:09 PM
Hell be missed an i dont think Armagh will ever have a capt like him again. God bless Geezer and thanks for everything.
I echo armagh4samagain's sentiments. I found him hard to dislike. The way he carried himself, especially in defeat, was the sign of a true gent. He was the Roy Keane of GAA, without the attitude. I'd say he retires with a heavy heart. McGeeney knew there were 2-3 All-Irelands in his side. I'm sure he looked around him in recent seasons and saw some of the new guns, who were taking success and trophies for granted, not putting in the effort required. That can be very frustrating I'm sure.
In years to come, though, he'll realise what he achieved and be happy with it.
Ziggy you also have Limewire. You could be done for file sharing!
Quote from: rrhf on September 14, 2007, 03:14:42 PM
I think Grimley got waht he deserved for apparently attempting to undermine Big Joe - Guess what he got undermined himself. Mc Geeney represents the closure of a fantastic era for Armagh football. But it was time for him to go, from a source in Armagh he became bigger than the team and the county and tha manager couldnt manage him last year - what hope for a new manager coming in. He needs to step back for a bit and then test himself as a football manager. He reminds me a little of Roy Keane in his determination. Could he manage the same way? I hop he hasnt done it for a huff but I think hes bigger than that. A class act and a decent honest footballer with great leadership skills. One of the all time greats I believe. Others should follow - In Armagh Big Joe held onto too many too long - it happens in all counties.
Interesting, could anyone elaborate?
Quote from: rolloutking on September 14, 2007, 10:52:51 PM
Ziggy you also have Limewire. You could be done for file sharing!
Don't actually use it anymore. Get my music from iTunes now.
Quote from: hardstation on September 14, 2007, 10:55:35 PM
Tut tut Ziggy, I expected more from ya.
Where have ya been for the last 5 hours? Don't tell me ya have found a woman?
Was at a dance in the hall for the retirement of our Parish Priest Father Ryder and fundraiser for Father Monaghan, a missionary priest in Nigeria. So no, no women hardstation. Although I did enjoy the company of several 60 + year old women, but in a purely conversational compacity.
Quote from: hardstation on September 15, 2007, 12:06:51 AM
QuoteFather Ryder
Was he forced to retire?
No, in fact he stayed on an extra year in Greencastle after his retirement.
Quote from: hardstation on September 15, 2007, 12:06:51 AM
QuoteAlthough I did enjoy the company of several 60 + year old women, but in a purely conversational compacity
You tried your best, didn't you. Hard luck, plenty more fish in the sea.
They were dancers, I'm a drinker. It was doomed from the start.
Quote from: hardstation on September 15, 2007, 12:15:25 AM
QuoteFather Ryder
QuoteWas he forced to retire?
QuoteNo, in fact he stayed on an extra year in Greencastle after his retirement.
Ah, just thought it was a nickname.
I know where you're heading in the afterlife. ;)
Not want to be cremated?
Jesus, what are we at? We clogged up the Keiran McGeeny thread with nonsense.
Sorry Armaghians.
According to Hoganstand, Kieran is favourite to be the new manager of Carlow.
http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=83417 (http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=83417)
Maybe he'll pu Father Ryder on his backroom staff ;)
Father Ryder told me tonight he loves using the Internet. God I hope he doesn't read this thread!
Ziggy could be right about where youre heading.
Quote from: ziggysego on September 15, 2007, 01:33:22 AM
Father Ryder told me tonight he loves using the Internet. God I hope he doesn't read this thread!
Don't want to give the game away. But i have been unable to post all evening. Got a big send of from all the 60+s. Jasus me back is killing me.
Quote from: hoopsaaa on September 15, 2007, 01:36:06 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on September 15, 2007, 01:33:22 AM
Father Ryder told me tonight he loves using the Internet. God I hope he doesn't read this thread!
Don't want to give the game away. But i have been unable to post all evening. Got a big send of from all the 60+s. Jasus me back is killing me.
Becareful of what you're saying there hoopsaaa. Your aunt was at the same table as me.
Were u plying her with drink?
Quote from: hoopsaaa on September 15, 2007, 01:44:07 AM
Were u plying her with drink?
Other way around mate. She found it hard to believe I didn't want to drink tonight. Apparently I've a bit of a reputation about the crossroads.
Quote from: hardstation on September 15, 2007, 01:45:02 AM
Fcuk sake lads. I told yis I would pay membership. You could have told me about the social event of the Greencastle year. It would have been a good chance for yis to introduce your new member.
Well there's a session in Eddie's tomorrow night.
Where exactly are we expected to introduce the new member to? :o
Quote from: hardstation on September 15, 2007, 01:48:06 AM
What time? I'll wheel ya home. I'm supposed to be heading to Cookstown tomorrow night but I could nip over.
Not sure what time. Plus, I'm motorised ;)
Do you have Tom Tom Hardstation - if not you might need if you going 60+ in the Sperrins. Jasus imagine if Kieran's at home think great career must have a look at what all my fans thought.
Quote from: hoopsaaa on September 15, 2007, 01:55:57 AM
Do you have Tom Tom Hardstation - if not you might need if you going 60+ in the Sperrins. Jasus imagine if Kieran's at home think great career must have a look at what all my fans thought.
After reading about the 60 + women of Greencastle, he might decide to do a Wayne Rooney.
Tom left the castle a bout 6 year ago and took his tight shorts with him ;)
Now he knew where it was at.
Good luck to Mc geeney.He got what he came for and no doubt we will be seeing him again very soon in the baineisteor bib.
McGeeney was a good player and a great leader who will make an excellent manager in due course. All the best to him for the future.
Just like to add my thanks to Geezer for many wonderful days. Armagh would not have reached the heights they did without his presence. I would suggest our greatest player.
Interesting to know what Geezer will do now. Suggestions that he may go back to Mullaghbawn - anyone hear rumours of a return to Armagh at another Club? :o
Quote from: magpie seanie on September 14, 2007, 09:03:19 AM
It had to end some time and it appears its now. A sad day for Armagh. Don't think they would have won their All-Ireland without him as a player and more importantly an influence on others.
Agree with this on all counts, with the last point here very relevant - Armagh have a lot of young talent, and I would love to have seen Geezer remain in some capacity in the County set up, as he could have instilled in these players the drive, discipline, professionalism and single minded determination that is needed to get to the top. He will leave a huge void.
A great player and a great leader. He leaves a big void in the Armagh set up but likewise there will be a huge void there in his own life, after 15 years of involvement at county level. One of my best memories of McGeeney is the sideline block he made on Dara O'Cinneide at the start of the second half of the AI final in 2002. Armagh were 3 or 4 points down and it was a crucial stage were Kerry could have started to pull away. Kieran made a lung busting run to dive at O'Cinneide's feet. I think the modern term for it is 'inches'. Another moment summed McGeeney up during the 2000 semi final replay against Kerry. It was entering injury time and the game was over for Armagh but McGeeney was still driving on, trying to get something from it and he made another one of those trademark blocks – putting his head where most people wouldn't put their boot. The final whistle blew and Kerry celebrated. Meanwhile McGeeney, in agony with a couple of broken fingers, was being seen to by medical staff.
He'll probably feel that he could have won more than one all-Ireland but at the end up he got to captain his county for their first ever title. How good must it have felt for him to lift that cup!
Thanks and good luck Kieran, I hope to see you back with Armagh some day.
Tell someone who cares. He never did anything for me.
Going by all the eulogies here i take it he has also found a cure for cancer,Aids and has brokered a peace settlement in the Middle East??
Quote from: Balboa on September 15, 2007, 08:08:28 PM
Going by all the eulogies here i take it he has also found a cure for cancer,Aids and has brokered a peace settlement in the Middle East??
You only 'take' that because of a basic inability to read and understand what is posted here - I believe the phrase I'm looking for is, 'lack of comprehension'.
To be fair, posts such as yours have been a common sight on threads like this, since I have been on the GAABoard (from August 2002). That means that it lacks originality and dare I say it, the humour that you yourself believes it has. ;)
He was some yoke no doubt, hope he stays involved with the setup though,
By the way, what was the reason for him leaving Mullaghbawn to begin with?
QuoteThere is no humour intended
That's pretty obvious, but, out of curiosity, what was?
Quote from: Cloc Mor on September 15, 2007, 07:13:35 PM
Tell someone who cares. He never did anything for me.
and yet you took the time to read the thread and post...
Yes
Quote from: Balboa on September 15, 2007, 08:08:28 PM
Going by all the eulogies here i take it he has also found a cure for cancer,Aids and has brokered a peace settlement in the Middle East??
Have to agree. great player alright, but of the posts here are nuts. Announcing his retirement on the same weekend of the All Ireland, media hoor ;D
From what I hear he hadn't much choice :-\
I think the man is and was unbelieveable! Is single mindedness and desire are awesome. A true gent with it and very level headed, if anything over critical of himself i'd say.
I wish McGeeney all the best. He gave me a great day on the third Sunday in Sept in 2002 and I'll not forget him for it. Just back from the All Ireland, worse game than last year. Was in the Castleknock Hotel on Friday night and met a lot of Central Council delegates and the overseas people. The London people have it that McGeeney is heading over there to start a labour supply business up. If true a good idea with all the work for the Olympics coming up.
Just saw your post that Fr Ryder has retired. I always liked him and especially when he banned you lot from wearing the Tyrone jersey to Mass!
Quote from: john mcgill on September 16, 2007, 07:34:40 PM
Just saw your post that Fr Ryder has retired. I always liked him and especially when he banned you lot from wearing the Tyrone jersey to Mass!
What do you expect from a Donegal man! :D
He'll be sadly missed in Greencastle, a good priest.
quote]Tell someone who cares. He never did anything for me.[/quote]
Christ, the negativity and pure begrudgery of some around here can be disheartening at times.
Cloc Mor, Mayo could have done with a player like McGeeney over the past 15 years, if you catch my drift.
Quote from: john mcgill on September 16, 2007, 07:33:01 PM
I wish McGeeney all the best. He gave me a great day on the third Sunday in Sept in 2002 and I'll not forget him for it. Just back from the All Ireland, worse game than last year. Was in the Castleknock Hotel on Friday night and met a lot of Central Council delegates and the overseas people. The London people have it that McGeeney is heading over there to start a labour supply business up. If true a good idea with all the work for the Olympics coming up.
John what did he do for you a week before the final :P
Back in the early/mid nineties, when Armagh was doin nothin in Ulster, but Ulster was rockin it nationally, I watched Mc Geeny in the best railway cup teams that Ulster ever churned out!! When the Grimleys had had their day and Armagh still came up short, Mc geeny was a shinin example of what an individual athlete could do. F@ck manager, F@ck coach, he did it himself!!!! When Dermot Dougan got the better of him in '98 he came back in'99 an' showed 'Dougie' what he was made of!! What an Athlete? What a sportsman? All the best to him and his!!!!
I don't know McGeeney and have never met him, but he sorted me (a tyrone man yes) out with a ticket from his own allocation for the 2005 final through a friend who did know him ... an excellent footballer, a legend with the neighbours and a gentleman a far as I'm concerned
Quote from: red hander on September 17, 2007, 03:28:24 PM
I don't know McGeeney and have never met him, but he sorted me (a tyrone man yes) out with a ticket from his own allocation for the 2005 final through a friend who did know him ... an excellent footballer, a legend with the neighbours and a gentleman a far as I'm concerned
I love hearing stories like that, I think it highlights what is great about gaelic games.
Quote from: red hander on September 17, 2007, 03:28:24 PM
I don't know McGeeney and have never met him, but he sorted me (a tyrone man yes) out with a ticket from his own allocation for the 2005 final through a friend who did know him ... an excellent footballer, a legend with the neighbours and a gentleman a far as I'm concerned
Nice one Red! ;)
Quote from: stew on September 17, 2007, 06:53:11 PM
I love hearing stories like that, I think it highlights what is great about gaelic games.
im the same myself great to hear those wee things.
as for mr mcgeeney must wish him all the best im sure he'll be back round the county set up in the near future to lend a hand where he can. a fantastic footballer who played to his strengths, knew his limitation and worked on all aspects of his game to the limit. i think everybody can learn a bit from him and i have to admire his passion for the game and his passion for winning. its just a pity he didnt get sam once more. like canavan i think he deserved another and would have been a nice way to end his career. all the best to him anyway.
What's the chances of Big Joe and Mc Geeney landing a high profile and well paid job in Leinster ???
"Tasty and tempting food at supermacs" ;)
Quote from: orangeman on September 18, 2007, 12:46:10 PM
What's the chances of Big Joe and Mc Geeney landing a high profile and well paid job in Leinster ???
Zero if you're talking about them working together...
Heard a rumour from a fella in Lurgan that McGeeney is considering the Carlow job????
Thought it was strange initially but then again.............good place to cut the aul managerial teeth. Would command huge respect there I would imagine and with someone to help with tactics.........
Uladh - why do you say that ? I thought that they were big buddies and would make a dream team somewhere ??? No ? I know Mc Geeney sided with Grimley for the managers job, but I thought that this was just down to loyalty to the old guard ?
I'm told McGeeney wouldn't stand in the same room as big Joe these days. but i never tought i'd see keano and moher theresa work together...
Why did Joe and Mc Geeney fall out ? Was it over Grimley or some other issue ? I didn't think Mc Geeney would be like that - I thought he would have been too big an Armagh man to get invloved in a spat with Joe - I must say I'm surprised.
Quote from: tyroneman on September 18, 2007, 01:21:29 PM
Heard a rumour from a fella in Lurgan that McGeeney is considering the Carlow job????
Thought it was strange initially but then again.............good place to cut the aul managerial teeth. Would command huge respect there I would imagine and with someone to help with tactics.........
Heard that myself a few days ago on the Hoganstand website. Not sure if he's considering or whether Carlow is considering asking him.
Quote from: ziggysego on September 18, 2007, 03:48:29 PM
Quote from: tyroneman on September 18, 2007, 01:21:29 PM
Heard a rumour from a fella in Lurgan that McGeeney is considering the Carlow job????
Thought it was strange initially but then again.............good place to cut the aul managerial teeth. Would command huge respect there I would imagine and with someone to help with tactics.........
Heard that myself a few days ago on the Hoganstand website. Not sure if he's considering or whether Carlow is considering asking him.
It's Kildare according to the BBC
I just talked to a great mate of his that used to play with him on the county team and this move to Kildare is far from a done deal at this point.
Kildare and us meet in the league the year I believe and that would certainly add a bit of spice to that encounter.
Wherever the great man goes I wish him all the best.
I think Kildare are in division one his year stew.
i was holding off on McGeeney's playing obituary in the hope that peter McDonnell would have the good sense to persuade geezer to play on but given the management rumours it would seem thats out of the question now.
McGeeney was the heartbeat of the armagh team from well before the glory years. nothing more can be said about the professionalism of the man and the sacrafices he made personaly for the cause. in 2002 he was a man possessed and his defiant form of defending would inspire water to get up and walk.
the greatest centre back of his generation and a great leader of men. thanks for the memories kieran.
There was a nice piece in the Star about his decision to retire - seems like he didn't want to go at all but Armagh's decision to shaft Grimley meant that he had to go. Such a shame that he has left a bitter man.
i have heard romours that Grimley was to get the job and was lined up for it only for Morgan Fuels to pull out and not stump up the funding for him, hence the CB giving McDonnell the job!!!
Lokks like he is on his way to Kildare
The backroom team will be very interesting
http://www.hoganstand.com/Armagh/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=83809
about time is was becoming like watching an over 40s team
Quote from: thevoiceofreason on September 25, 2007, 02:51:00 PM
about time is was becoming like watching an over 40s team
apart rom the over 40s bit....
Former Armagh captain Kieran McGeeney is expected to become an inter-county manager by taking charge of Kildare.
McGeeney has met the Lilywhites' county board and it is understood he will be unveiled after chairman Syl Merrins rubberstamps the appointment.
The vacancy arose as John Crofton resigned after Kildare were beaten by Louth in the All-Ireland qualifiers.
McGeeney was an Armagh stalwart for 15 years and was captain of the team which won the All-Ireland in 2002.
Former Derry boss Mickey Moran was another considered for the Kildare post but it is believed McGeeney is the first choice of county board.
It is not known if former Armagh selector Paul Grimley would be part of McGeeney's management team.
I've heard that Paul Grimely will be joining McGeeny as will the surprise packet sean Boylan the former Meath manager who will be coming on board as a consultant type role!
If true a very strong and able management set up.
Quote from: laughinpaddy on September 25, 2007, 04:39:12 PM
I've heard that Paul Grimely will be joining McGeeny as will the surprise packet sean Boylan the former Meath manager who will be coming on board as a consultant type role!
If true a very strong and able management set up.
Meanwhile back at the ranch in Armagh .................................................... ???
Boylan picked him as captain of the International rules, so theres a history, the two must have linked well if the rumour is true.
The source was one of the main sponsors of the county team while Grimely was there who has now withdrawn his sponsorship and is considering giving it to Kildare. so the source is reliable enough.
but then again time will tell ;)
If that is the team in place, Geezer, Grimley and Boylan, I think they will do a good job. How would Meath folk react to Boylan (after so many great years) taking someone else?
Sure what do kildare think they're at? we know better in armagh than all these eegits. and we saved a few pound too i'll wager...
All those fellas together would be some team - inspirational !
Too many chiefs & not enough indians spring to mind though
QuoteGeezer, Grimley and Boylan
Ah lads stop, I'm getting a hard on here :-[
Dinny, are you ok ?
Given the intense club competition in Kildare it wil be a great move bringing some one of McGennys experience in . Kildare are down at the momement but it is a County really in need of a boost in terms of its Senior team .
QuoteHow would Meath folk react to Boylan (after so many great years) taking someone else?
Sean Boylan owes Meath nothing so anyone who says otherwise isn't worth worrying about.
QuoteI've heard that Paul Grimely will be joining McGeeny as will the surprise packet sean Boylan the former Meath manager who will be coming on board as a consultant type role!
Does this remind anyone of the Ireland soccer set up with Staunton and Bobby Robson? Either give McGeeney the chance on his own to see if he is the man for the job or he isn't. I've yet to see any of these 'Dream Team' set-ups work and they usually end in farce. Could be a case of Geezer himself not thinking he has it and the Kildare county board trying to convince him by drafting in Boylan as back-up.
I'd say it's not likely Sean Boylan would ruin his reputation by going to Kildare!!!