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This is the big drawback to an external person. They look at the job mainly from the point of view of what it can do for themselves and their reputation. Generally, an internal person will be more willing to take the cards dealt to him and try to make the best of it for the sake of the county.

I think Eddie Brennan was exceptional in this. He did complain early on about lads not making themselves available but after that he just got stuck in, making the best of what he had and eventually created an environment that encouraged lads to play.

I assume the silence means that Maher didn't take it?

Well you're certainly making it more likely that lads will opt out if the setup is not attractive (or, in our case, not there at all).

Looks like the Sheedy/O Shea thing didn't work out for Offaly after all. For all the praise heaped on the Offaly County Board, that doesn't seem to have been very well managed......

If we give them enough time, they might manage to convince Cody to take it for a year or two  .

ard to get through all the fellas bateing our door down

[/Sheedy and O Shea going to take the offaly job. Was it so ludicrous of me suggesting them for the laois job now? I was laughed at by most on here for suggesting the same a few weeks ago.  I did question our ambition in who we could go for, nothing wrong with Offalys ambition. Please spare me of any comments on Shane Lowrys bank account in relation to Sheedy's pending appointment. I read enough rubbish on social media.]

No it wasn't ludicrous. Sure, it takes money to get a proper team in place but it's a two way thing - people will put the money in when they believe the ambition is there. The players will buy into it too. Obviously, a failing brand is far less attractive for everyone.

I would agree. If we feel inferior about ourselves, the future is very bleak

Offaly's excellent performance yesterday gives some context for the standards reached by our minors this year. Hopefully, this will provide some encouragement to our lads and give them the belief that we can make it too.

Tommy Walsh?

There aren't too many examples right enough but I don't see why that should be the case. I suppose Jack O Connor could be put forward as an example. James Horan? Personally, I'd be looking for someone who would create a buzz amongst supporters and players. Wouldn't have to be a high profile experienced manager but it should be someone who would generate interest in the county in the way that Shefflin did when he went to Galway.

Is a return of Eddie Brennan completely out of the question?

Maybe Eamon O Shea could be sounded out? He would quickly eradicate some of the crazy stuff we were doing in the last couple of years.

Gobshites

https://twitter.com/m_brosnan/status/1534793166825603072?s=21&t=PJ3sKcq4DqErh1hqLFFfLw

Good post.

Have to say the 8 month break is a bit annoying.

I would add my appreciation to both JOL and Colm Begley, both of whom gave top quality performances for Laois over a very extended period. Both deserve great credit for their commitment to the county. Players of that quality are few and far between.