Antrim Football Thread

[Deerstalker]

Someone in Gaelfast probably

[EOC1923]

At least 3-5 years experience working in gaa or similar sporting association. They know who is getting that job already.

That is in a voluntary or professional capacity, so don't agree with you here.

[Cnoc Bán]

There you go everyone. Your big chance to right all our problems!

On a serious note this is a big position, hopefully we will get the right person to fill it.

Click the link below....


https://ulster.gaa.ie/council/jobs/

Is it just me or does anyone else get the sniff of a jobs for the boys stench off these applications?

You put the up on your website, advertise it on SM etc on the 27th of May, with the cut off for applying is Monday the 2nd of June, is that normal?

Yep, sounds just like a teaching application where they already have a teacher subbing at the school that they want to give the job to!

[thegladiator]

At least 3-5 years experience working in gaa or similar sporting association. They know who is getting that job already.

Agree 100%. Hopefully it's some one that isn't involved in the past / current setups in Antrim and can bring some fresh perspective on things.

[BigGreenField]

Title of operations manager wouldn't inspire that big changes are afoot, what Antrim needs is a CEO with a remit to make changes to achieve (agreed) objectives versus every change having to be arm wrestled through. Risky but necessary.

A 5 day application window means it's likely they have candidates identified and warmed up.

[YoungSaff]

I heard Paul Law was in for the above job

surely we should look external from our current representatives

[Take the Mark]

Didnt take you long finding that out Youngsaff 

[johnnycool]

Title of operations manager wouldn't inspire that big changes are afoot, what Antrim needs is a CEO with a remit to make changes to achieve (agreed) objectives versus every change having to be arm wrestled through. Risky but necessary.

A 5 day application window means it's likely they have candidates identified and warmed up.

The GAA seem to be moving away from the full time secretary and creating this operations manager role instead of it.

There may well still be a secretarial role filled at convention time, just like the chairman etc, but there will always be that power struggle between the operations manager and the elected chairman, secretary and treasurer IMO.

[BigGreenField]

Title of operations manager wouldn't inspire that big changes are afoot, what Antrim needs is a CEO with a remit to make changes to achieve (agreed) objectives versus every change having to be arm wrestled through. Risky but necessary.

A 5 day application window means it's likely they have candidates identified and warmed up.

The GAA seem to be moving away from the full time secretary and creating this operations manager role instead of it.

There may well still be a secretarial role filled at convention time, just like the chairman etc, but there will always be that power struggle between the operations manager and the elected chairman, secretary and treasurer IMO.

Absolutely - why a ceo role is better. The chair/board set the objectives. The treasurer tells them how much money they have. The ceo gets to do whatever they want (including an 8 team snr Div 1 or 9 a side at minor) if they view is supports achievement of the objectives.

If chair/board disagree they have to sack them!

[johnnycool]

Title of operations manager wouldn't inspire that big changes are afoot, what Antrim needs is a CEO with a remit to make changes to achieve (agreed) objectives versus every change having to be arm wrestled through. Risky but necessary.

A 5 day application window means it's likely they have candidates identified and warmed up.

The GAA seem to be moving away from the full time secretary and creating this operations manager role instead of it.

There may well still be a secretarial role filled at convention time, just like the chairman etc, but there will always be that power struggle between the operations manager and the elected chairman, secretary and treasurer IMO.

Absolutely - why a ceo role is better. The chair/board set the objectives. The treasurer tells them how much money they have. The ceo gets to do whatever they want (including an 8 team snr Div 1 or 9 a side at minor) if they view is supports achievement of the objectives.

If chair/board disagree they have to sack them!

They won't be able to as it's the Ulster Council they'll be contracted to.

[YoungSaff]

Didnt take you long finding that out Youngsaff 

One of the lads in work is well involved in Business forum and we were chatting about it -said someone said in a groupchat about PL

Probably just the usual scandal but would be typical antrim to go from within

[Ciallmhar]

I heard Paul Law was in for the above job

surely we should look external from our current representatives

Not true, you're getting mixed up with the dev squad role previously held by Damien McCallin who is now full time with Laochra Loch Lao. Paul is a great lad by the way, but he wouldnt be applying for this role.

This role is definitely a lot of responsibility for one person to come in and take on, and Im not sure the salary & job benefits would match.

I'd hope someone like Chris Collins from Derry would be interested, but the bulls*%t that comes with these type of roles in Antrim and the handcuffs that can sometimes restrain the decision making in Antrim could put some good people off.

Still a positive move, and a chance for change!

[Milltown Row2]

Are we seriously looking a non Antrim man for the role while complaining and non Antrim men looking after our senior teams?

Bonkers lol

[paddyjohn]

Are we seriously looking a non Antrim man for the role while complaining and non Antrim men looking after our senior teams?

Bonkers lol

That's enough sense talked outta you for one night lol

[Take the Mark]

You'd know a lot about talking sense when coming out with statements like your next Antrim manager