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Jimmy Nallen. A class act, did the job quietly most of the time. At his best he was flawless for us.

Now if you are talking most talented you would say McDonald. The last three years have been his best in a Mayo jersey. Before that his performances were patchy.

As an outsider I would have to say Ja.

when ye were struggling in the early 90s he was the man that could lift some kind of performance out of ye.

Joyce has been brilliant but he did have the support staff.

I don't think anyone has actually said that we will win the All Ireland. I would be disappointed if we were not competitive though - we were walloped in two AI Finals, but we have been the second best team in the championship 2/3 years. League semi finalists the last 2 years. So when it comes down to it we have to be seen as one of the best 4/5 teams in the country.

I dont think the players I mentioned have a place on the panel, and I dont think JOM will have much time for them either.

Abbeysider while there is some validity to your questions over some of the players named (I definitely think you are being unfair on Colm Lyons (give the lad a run out at least before making a decision), and Trevor Howley) there is only reason to drop them if you have somebody better lined up. So who would you have brought in as replacements?

One thing we can be guaranteed is that there will be a huge shake up and clear out in the current panel.

I would be shocked if that is what happens in the short-term. JOM is noted as a great players man. He will not be a hatchet man. everyone will get a chance and then the hard decisions will be made on how they perform in training, and in the FBD.

Reading this thread just highlights the point that Mayo supporters are quick to dust themselves down after what ever disappointment is thrown away and look at things positively again. We take the knocks and keep coming back. And I think this is a management team that we re-invigorate the players after last September.

Now are Stephenite said the big question is have we got the players. I honestly do not know if we have XV of the quality needed. Certainly 2 or 3 backs or a must. I think from midfield and the forwards we have shown that on a dry ground we have the pace and skill to trouble 30 counties!

I think this appointment has come at the right time for JOM. Last year he spoke of not having the full support of a County Board, and that this was imperative to succeed. It was a miracle that M&M achieved so much with the constant undermining of their positions. The CB took the nuclear option and so had nowhere to go if JOM turned the job down. When you hear of Martin Carney coming in as a video/statistics analyst, and more appointments to follow you can see that he has got his way and that he will be running the show the way he wants. The greatest thing about the appointment may be that Mayo football can now be developed to a position where we can maximise the obvious talent that is being produced and become more professional in our thinking.

When does the FBD start?!!

Alot of us have been critical about JOM over the past 18 months for his perceived campaigning against Maughan and failure to take the job. Enough of that. Great to have him on board and hopefully he can get the best out of the team, whether that is an AI or not I don't know.

Is the press briefing on MidWest? Time?

Whats the big deal about Weds? The Western?

Would not be suprised if it was announced tonight with a big interview in the Western on Weds.

Maurice Fitz definitely.

Paddy "Power" Joyce

Michael Donnellan

Kieran McDonald

Declan Browne

Rory Gallagher

Dessie Dolan

Great win and especially to beat Tiger but did anyone ever hear of this tournament before?

Did Tourmakeady win in the Connacht championship. I see Aertel didn't have the result so just deleted the fixture - they are in denial again! If you don't see it it never happened.

Tonights the night lads. JOM was on Newstalk last night and said he would be announcing his decision in the next day or two. He hasn't made up his mind though. Was talking to our club delegate though and there is a County Board meeting tonight and he tells me JOM will be appointed. Onwards and upwards hopefully.

Now I have little doubt but that the man will be professional in the way he goes about the job and this is not a political appointment. He has a huge reputation as a football manager, but none as a politician. But I hope big questions have been addressed such as what if the election is on a Friday in May, Mayo are due to play Galway on the Sunday. Intensive campaigning and training needed! The county on the day before and day of the match. It just causes trouble!!

Would it not just be easier to log in as Cnoc Mor. The other handle is a tough one to remember!

I can see Padraig Joyce as a future Galway coach

I thought he was managing the last few years