County Manager Merry go round

screenexile · August 28, 2024, 09:31:32 PM

Quote from: APM on August 27, 2024, 09:48:46 PMDerry have made some mess of their recruitment. Two weeks ago they had options - hard to know where they are now

I'd would have been be surprised if they appointed Gallagher, but now they might have no choice. If they had the option of O'Rourke a few weeks back (who would have been an all round better appointment) it's unlikely that he is still an option.

What options? If you think MOR hasn't been nominated or approached you're mad!

Silver hill · August 29, 2024, 05:31:58 PM

It's shambolic. Derry's approach to MOR last year was '...if things don't work out with Rory, would you be interested in taking the job?'
What sort of way is that to let someone know they are second choice before you even start.
Serious question marks regarding ability and judgement by those currently running our county.
Went all in last September thinking they could appoint Gallagher then panicked with the Harte/devlin poach from Louth.

Blowitupref · August 29, 2024, 09:30:43 PM

Micheál Donoghue the Galway Hurling manager for a second time, taking on a four-year term.

screenexile · August 30, 2024, 12:44:26 PM

Sounds like O'Rourke to Tyrone is happening.

JoG2 · August 30, 2024, 01:09:24 PM

Quote from: screenexile on August 30, 2024, 12:44:26 PMSounds like O'Rourke to Tyrone is happening.

Indeed. The hooers will be straight back feasting at the top table!

03,05,08 · August 30, 2024, 02:12:33 PM

Bit mad all the grief some Tyrone people (and brolly) gave harte about moving to Derry and it's not the ethos of the gaa, but will say nothing about malachy o'rourke if he gets the Tyrone job.

Truthsayer · August 30, 2024, 02:21:23 PM

Quote from: 03,05,08 on August 30, 2024, 02:12:33 PMBit mad all the grief some Tyrone people (and brolly) gave harte about moving to Derry and it's not the ethos of the gaa, but will say nothing about malachy o'rourke if he gets the Tyrone job.

Malachy O'Rourke who has lived in Tyrone over 30 years and won championships with Errigal Ciaran as a player and manager... that Malachy O'Rourke?
Issue with Harte was it was Tyrone's most bitter rivals and how he just dumped Louth... is Tyrone coaches all over the place in other counties but not the same feeling of betrayal.
Same reason id say Cody didn't shake hands with Shefflin after he moved to Galway

tbrick18 · August 30, 2024, 03:40:17 PM

Quote from: screenexile on August 30, 2024, 12:44:26 PMSounds like O'Rourke to Tyrone is happening.

So it would seem.
I would have thought they would go for their U20 manager though?

reddgnhand · August 30, 2024, 04:13:55 PM

Quote from: Truthsayer on August 30, 2024, 02:21:23 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on August 30, 2024, 02:12:33 PMBit mad all the grief some Tyrone people (and brolly) gave harte about moving to Derry and it's not the ethos of the gaa, but will say nothing about malachy o'rourke if he gets the Tyrone job.
Malachy O'Rourke who has lived in Tyrone over 30 years and won championships with Errigal Ciaran as a player and manager... that Malachy O'Rourke?
Issue with Harte was it was Tyrone's most bitter rivals and how he just dumped Louth... is Tyrone coaches all over the place in other counties but not the same feeling of betrayal.
Same reason id say Cody didn't shake hands with Shefflin after he moved to Galway

I'd say Ryan Porter a Tyrone man would certainly want the job.

Wildweasel74 · August 30, 2024, 04:29:56 PM

Yet Glen doubled his wage when Derry came last year to hold on to him.

Truthsayer · August 30, 2024, 05:08:58 PM

Exciting appointment- hope he gets it.

lenny · August 30, 2024, 07:57:59 PM

Quote from: Wildweasel74 on August 30, 2024, 04:29:56 PMYet Glen doubled his wage when Derry came last year to hold on to him.

I'm sure the Glen players like Glass are disappointed and maybe a bit disgusted. It's bound to sour their relationship and gives rivals like ourselves and slaughtneil a good bit of hope. Any Ulster rivals will be glad to see it also.

Silver hill · August 30, 2024, 08:40:22 PM

Quote from: Wildweasel74 on August 30, 2024, 04:29:56 PMYet Glen doubled his wage when Derry came last year to hold on to him.

Complete and utter horse Manure.
Unless you are the Glen Chair or treasurer or Malachy O'rourke himself, then, like the rest of us, you know feck all about it.

Silver hill · August 30, 2024, 08:47:30 PM

Quote from: lenny on August 30, 2024, 07:57:59 PM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on August 30, 2024, 04:29:56 PMYet Glen doubled his wage when Derry came last year to hold on to him.

I'm sure the Glen players like Glass are disappointed and maybe a bit disgusted. It's bound to sour their relationship and gives rivals like ourselves and slaughtneil a good bit of hope. Any Ulster rivals will be glad to see it also.

Neither actually. He owes Glen nothing and will leave with all our blessings and good wishes. We've had 3 unbelievable years and himself and Ryan took us to places we'd only previously dreamed about.
Of course we'd have preferred if he was leaving us to take over in Derry but the half hearted approach by our co board last year scuppered that.

Duine Inteacht Eile · August 30, 2024, 09:08:18 PM

Quote from: lenny on August 30, 2024, 07:57:59 PM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on August 30, 2024, 04:29:56 PMYet Glen doubled his wage when Derry came last year to hold on to him.

I'm sure the Glen players like Glass are disappointed and maybe a bit disgusted. It's bound to sour their relationship and gives rivals like ourselves and slaughtneil a good bit of hope. Any Ulster rivals will be glad to see it also.

Lol.
Akin to being disgusted at your prostitute for taking on another client.