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I wonder will Tommy Lyons jump into this ring now?

He hasn't been nominated so no.

I guess there's no chance then! 
I wonder will Galway follow the laois, Mayo example and go for a younger 'hungrier' but unproven option then?
Seems to be the trend I guess.

[Will intercounty players ever be paid for playing gaelic games. Yes]

The game is Professional. Look at what most managers are reputed to be earning.
The only people not getting rewarded are the players and as we all know they wear a sponsored jersey. Free Marketing. Pay all or none.

Everything about intercounty (and some club) gaelic games is professional except the people on the pitch (inludes the referee, linesmen and umpires).
Stadium management, administration, team management, team support services, sponsorship, image rights.........whatever else.

Will intercounty players ever be paid for playing gaelic games.     Yes
It's just a question of how long it takes for it to happen.

The current state of the countrys economy (hahaha)  has probably put a halt to its gallop for now.

Its already happening with the blessing of the GAA "leadership".

How is it?

By leadership you mean Croke park and while I might be cynical I don't see that happening from where I am.

Wise up man!!!

Blessing might be bit strong ... but it certainly isn't stopping it.

Personally I don't see how it can stop it.

The guy I remember playing best for the IC rules was Burrishoole's own Colm McManamon.
It nearly seemed like he enjoyed the contact more in it.

Did he ever play or get a trial dwon under?

I'm actaully pretty impressed with Horan's backroom team.
Nallen brings alot of credibility and experience to the team of course but the guy I happiest seeing involved is Martin Connelly who has had a fair bit of club management experience with Burrishoole and Westport, not to forget about his own on field playing experiences. Liam Moffatt has a great reputation and I hope he's doing more than just the Dublin based players as that was a failing before with travel.
Of course I'd like to see guys like young Crowe get his chance at some stage, but might be a bit early yet but with Moffat they'll not be lacking direction.
And then there's Horan at the top who's a capable manager, but he's still got enough to do.
I'd be cautiously optimistic. If there is such a thing!

[Ger Gilroy had a bit of trouble trying to pronounce Islandeady!]

Was that you Peter texting in to OfftheBall this evening??!!

Good interview I thought by James Horan....He's really putting the emphasis on getting players in a decent state of mind for matches with good preparation....Ciaran Murphy should be made sing the Green and Red of Mayo some night! 

It was indeed me. They didnt read it all out though. Plus i was hoping they would actually ask James Horan the question.

I heard that too! What was you question Peter? Something about Junior and Intermediate players?

Here is the link to the NewsTalk interview:
http://media.newstalk.ie/listenback/22/thursday/2/popup


Has anyone a link to last nights MisWest show where thay would have played the news conference? I missed that.

Ger Gilroy had a bit of trouble trying to pronounce Islandeady! 
Listened to the Mid-West interview as well. Can't find a podcast of it on the midwest website but it was along the same lines as the Newstalk one.

I can't remember which interview was which to be honest, but he was saying that when he was finished with the media interviews on Wed night, he'd be calling each of his backroom team to arrange to meet the next day and make a start on their plans. He also said after the first couple of days when he gets the interviews out of the way, we won't be hearing much out of him again. It'll be down to work.
Plus he does have a county final to plan for 

That was funny!

 

Ha ha! Yes. You have me Ben. oh no!!!! I've been outed. I'm off now to train some rugby and soccer players in between posting here.
I bet the missus wishes I was! 

As Ballyhaiseman says I sincerely doubt a full time professional coach has time to write here on threads on every county from Mayo to Armagh, Tyrone, donegal and Kerry, but thanks for the compliment.

[Murtagh adamant McGurn will stay]

Donal Murtagh's take on it. Sounds like McGurn might be drawing up a few training programmes and the likes for the Clare boys. Nothing that should affect his work in Armagh too much.

Murtagh adamant McGurn will stay

Thursday September 30 2010

ARMAGH selector Donal Murtagh is confident that renowned fitness trainer Mike McGurn will remain with the Orchard County in 2011, despite reports linking him with Clare.

Former Ireland rugby team trainer McGurn served in an advisory capacity to Clare and Kilmurry-Ibrickane manager Micheal McDermott during the Banner County outfit's run to this year's All-Ireland Club final defeat against Antrim's St Gall's.

But the Crossmaglen Rangers man is mystified by the reports stating that McGurn, who will also train Anthony Tohill's International Rules team, is going to be part of Clare's set-up for next season.

"I was talking to (Armagh manager) Paddy O'Rourke at the weekend and he never mentioned a thing about Mike going to Clare. If that was the case, I'm sure that Paddy would have said something about it," Murtagh said.

"Mike lives in Belfast and with the distance involved in travelling, I'd say that working with Clare would be a non-runner for him. As far as I was aware, Mike was going to be with Armagh for a few years, and the only way I could see him being involved with Clare would be merely on an advisory basis."

Irish Independent

When I saw this first I thought he had gone to Clare after the fall out from the Dublin game where Dublin just blew Armagh away physically.

It must be just a nixer or something like that.

I would say he is trying to maximise income during the close season because he may be out of a job come next summer if the team doesnt shape up, i personally felt we weren`t in as good as shape as when mc closkey was about 
any news on the rumour hughie is pulling the plug on sponsoring the county and have we lined up anyone to replace justy mc nulty

I'd agree with the view that Armagh haven't been in as good a shape overall since McCluskeys time and yes, he possibly is trying to maximise income.
I'd heard this was to be HPM's last year any way
And no, no one lined up to replace Justy
And no, there is no intention to replace him either.

[Murtagh adamant McGurn will stay]

Donal Murtagh's take on it. Sounds like McGurn might be drawing up a few training programmes and the likes for the Clare boys. Nothing that should affect his work in Armagh too much.

Murtagh adamant McGurn will stay

Thursday September 30 2010

ARMAGH selector Donal Murtagh is confident that renowned fitness trainer Mike McGurn will remain with the Orchard County in 2011, despite reports linking him with Clare.

Former Ireland rugby team trainer McGurn served in an advisory capacity to Clare and Kilmurry-Ibrickane manager Micheal McDermott during the Banner County outfit's run to this year's All-Ireland Club final defeat against Antrim's St Gall's.

But the Crossmaglen Rangers man is mystified by the reports stating that McGurn, who will also train Anthony Tohill's International Rules team, is going to be part of Clare's set-up for next season.

"I was talking to (Armagh manager) Paddy O'Rourke at the weekend and he never mentioned a thing about Mike going to Clare. If that was the case, I'm sure that Paddy would have said something about it," Murtagh said.

"Mike lives in Belfast and with the distance involved in travelling, I'd say that working with Clare would be a non-runner for him. As far as I was aware, Mike was going to be with Armagh for a few years, and the only way I could see him being involved with Clare would be merely on an advisory basis."

Irish Independent

When I saw this first I thought he had gone to Clare after the fall out from the Dublin game where Dublin just blew Armagh away physically.

It must be just a nixer or something like that.

I wonder will Tommy Lyons jump into this ring now?

When is the deadline for this decision?

So what happened Muldoon?

Sorry if it's been done to death but...

How long has professional Gaelic games existed?

Discuss.

Fixed

Who is over the U21 team now?

Well done.
Great decision.
I'm delighted you didn't pick Lyons - for your own sake.
In fact, if I'm honest, I'm amazed you didn't as that's what I expected from the CB

As someone pointed out above the key thing here with the success will be the strength of the backroom team and the way they can pull together.

Best of luck

I'd guess Banty goes to club games for the same reason most people do, for the enjoyment and to watch football. In fairness most managers, potential managers and ex managers would go to games for the same reasons??

Banty, as haranguerer says is just a very limited manager. He was great for Monaghan, and he did a great job. (How good will be judged by how well the previous man did and how well the next man does as a comparison).

As someone said above, he must love being in the papers as he seems to be in the news all the time, denying reports or giving quotes. No other manager like Eamonn O'Brien, Mickey Harte or Paddy O'Rourke are in the papers much these days. I think that is what rubs people up the wrong way about him.

Was talking to a Monaghan guy at the weekend that told me as well that Banty hadn't any intention of taking the Monaghan job. So looks like he'll be on TV next year the way things are going.
   
Either way it's a pity the way things have worked out.