Wee James Is The New Down Manager

[orangeman]

Mc Cartan, Tally and Mc Iver will form a great team - it won't be their fault if things go wrong again.

[topgun]

Mc Cartan, Tally and Mc Iver will form a great team - it won't be their fault if things go wrong again.

sure the management team always gets the blame it will be no different this time down just dont hav the players yet too young

[spiritof91and94]

Mc Cartan, Tally and Mc Iver will form a great team - it won't be their fault if things go wrong again.

sure the management team always gets the blame it will be no different this time down just dont hav the players yet too young

Well done to the five committee leaking the story before the nominees were told - wonder which one done that?
Where is the money coming from for this team?

[southdown]

My only concern is James' lack of inter-county experience, but then he does have 2 good men with him.

Dan for Captain, Eoin Vice-Captain?

[Leo]

Where is the money coming from for this team?

The money is coming from a new sponsorship deal with MacDonalds.

Selection panel had their meetinhg there last night and asked for a Big Mac a Wee Mac and a Tally of what they owed.

[norabeag]

Where is the money coming from for this team?

The money is coming from a new sponsorship deal with MacDonalds.

Selection panel had their meetinhg there last night and asked for a Big Mac a Wee Mac and a Tally of what they owed.

You'll be giving the Co Board ideas with that one!!

[southdown]

Where is the money coming from for this team?

The money is coming from a new sponsorship deal with MacDonalds.

Selection panel had their meetinhg there last night and asked for a Big Mac a Wee Mac and a Tally of what they owed.

You'll be giving the Co Board ideas with that one!!

Sure their heads are fried!

[mournerambler]

Mc Cartan, Tally and Mc Iver will form a great team - it won't be their fault if things go wrong again.

sure the management team always gets the blame it will be no different this time down just dont hav the players yet too young

Well done to the five committee leaking the story before the nominees were told - wonder which one done that?
Where is the money coming from for this team?

I'm in agreement with spirit on this one, I think it's a disgrace that it's being broadcast on the airwaves & other media outlets that this is a done deal!
It's quite obvious that someone in a position they shouldn't be in (after hearing this in the media this is my view) has leaked this to the media.
If the clubs don't give it the backing tonight we as a county are going to once again look stupid.

[T O Hare]

Mc Cartan, Tally and Mc Iver will form a great team - it won't be their fault if things go wrong again.

sure the management team always gets the blame it will be no different this time down just dont hav the players yet too young

Well done to the five committee leaking the story before the nominees were told - wonder which one done that?
Where is the money coming from for this team?

I'm in agreement with spirit on this one, I think it's a disgrace that it's being broadcast on the airwaves & other media outlets that this is a done deal!
It's quite obvious that someone in a position they shouldn't be in (after hearing this in the media this is my view) has leaked this to the media.
If the clubs don't give it the backing tonight we as a county are going to once again look stupid.

Will the clubs back it tonight? A lot of clubs were looking wee Pete and will be asking questions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Square Ball]

from Hogan stand, heres a surprize 

McCartan appointed Down boss

New Down football manager James McCartan
11 September 2009


The Down County Board have confirmed James McCartan as the new manager of the county's senior football team.

The appointment, for a three-year term, was ratified at a meeting of the County Committee earlier this evening with the new manager's backroom team including Paddy Tally and Brian McIver.

McCartan won All-Ireland senior football medals in 1991 and 1994, as well as two All Stars and an All-Ireland minor title. He also represented Ireland in International Rules in 1990.

Since his retirement from playing he has managed Queen's University to Sigerson Cup success in 2007, his own club Burren to a league title in 2005, Antrim club St Gall's to a county senior championship in 2008 and most recently he has been at the helm at Derry club Ballinderry.

Paddy Tally was the trainer of Tyrone during their All-Ireland and NFL winning season in 2003. He has coached St Mary's University College and was the Down senior football trainer during the past season.

Brian McIver managed Ballinderry to the 2002 Ulster and All-Ireland Club titles and Donegal to the National Football League in 2007.

[Lecale2]

Right decision in my opinion given where we are.

[Fear Boirche]

Might be getting ahead of myself, but I think I can already predict who the next five Down managers will  be:

Mickey Linden, Greg Blaney, Gary Mason, Eamonn Burns, Neil Collins......

[Logan]

Good appointment
Bit of a kick in the stones for Tally - not the main job he wanted
McIvor is a good man to have

[saffron sam2]

You heard it here first,  We James has it with Tally & McIvor as Coaches.

Only, of course, if you didn't read it here first.

Nobody in particular Logan.

I don't even know if I agree with the idea at all, but it does seem a bit strange that the people most directly affected by an appointment have no grounds for opinion at all. I guess the same thing happens in all sports though.

They must been asked in some shape or form or let their feelings be known that thet really do want McGrath.

I thought they wanted Tally?
What about McCartan?

Would a Tally - McCartan pairing be considered?

Butterknife has been for a run round the Mournes.

In other news for goh4205.

Man walks on  moon.

President Kennedy shot.

World War II ends.

One legged duck swims in circles.

[Mid Down Gael]

Might be getting ahead of myself, but I think I can already predict who the next five Down managers will  be:

Mickey Linden, Greg Blaney, Gary Mason, Eamonn Burns, Neil Collins......

and dont forget Gerard Colgan. he has led an average Loughinisland team to back to back championship finals.