Clare

orangeman · November 25, 2009, 12:24:12 PM

Good news :

The Clare hurlers and manager Mike McNamara are expected to meet tonight in a bid to resolve their differences.

McNamara and his management team of Ollie Baker and Alan Cunningham were ratified to see out their term despite unrest amongst the panel after a disastrous league and championship.

The majority of the panel sent an letter to the board last month urging them to appoint a new manager, while McNamara said recently: 'If it can be resolved it will be, but we won't be talking or dragging things out until next March, I assure you.'

It is reported in The Independent that all parties will meet with a breakthrough expected this week.

Silky · November 25, 2009, 02:11:13 PM

There's a willingness on all sides to sort this out quickly so.

DuffleKing · November 25, 2009, 02:36:33 PM

Let's hope they can fulfill that.

Problem being, both sides will envisage a quick resolution that is to their liking.

I dare say Gerald McCarthy and thec cork hurlers would have hoped for something similar this time last year

dowling · November 25, 2009, 08:12:55 PM

Did McNamara not indicate recently that if the players wouldn't comprise or such that he would away? And if so maybe this meeting will lead to that.

I wonder if these disputes came up in the GAA/Gpa talks.

Ash Smoker · December 06, 2009, 11:10:09 PM

Clare crisis talks adjourned
Mike McNamara
Mike McNamara
Sunday, 6 December 2009 22:02

By Jonathan Mullin.

Efforts to find a resolution to the ongoing hurling crisis in Clare look set to drag on, despite a 'constructive' meeting between Mike McNamara and the county's senior hurling panel on Sunday night.

Players and management met for over two and a half hours in Ennis but talks were adjourned until later this week to allow both parties reflect.

A County Board source said the meeting had been 'constructive'.

Antrim Coaster · December 08, 2009, 01:47:00 PM

From RTE.IE.

Ger O'Loughlin is now the clear favourite to become the next Clare hurling manager, pending Mike McNamara's resignation from the post this week, according to reports.
McNamara's position has become all but untenable with the county's players determined to see him leave his post.
McNamara held a meeting with the squad on Sunday but there is little softening in the mood of players who have previously written to the county board asking that the manager be removed, and they look likely to get their wish.
O'Loughlin was part of the Ger Loughnane team of the 90's that claimed All Ireland success in 1995 and 1997 and has more recently been with Limerick club team Adare, whom he lead to three county titles in the last three years.
John Minogue, the man who guided Clare to All-Ireland U-21 glory in September has ruled himself out of the running to replace McNamara.
Minogue and Cyril Lyons are believed to be the county board's prefered choice but their lack of interest leaves the way clear for O'Loughlin.

Silky · December 09, 2009, 02:50:20 PM

McNamara is going. Expect to hear it officially tomorrow evening.

dowling · December 10, 2009, 12:28:33 AM

And no doubt Clare will be as successful next year as Cork were this year.

Treasurer · December 10, 2009, 04:05:10 PM

Quote from: INDIANA on November 15, 2009, 02:01:54 PM

The common denominator is with all these disputes. These teams never win anything anyway post the coup. And history has proven that.

Offaly 1998

Bacon · December 10, 2009, 04:45:08 PM

Is there a meeting tonight? McNamara really has no choice but it's a bad state of affairs.

orangeman · December 15, 2009, 07:58:27 PM

Mike Mac falling on his sword tonight ?

GAA_Punter · December 15, 2009, 10:27:13 PM

Mike Mac quits as Clare boss

Story from
http://www.sportsnewsireland.com/

Ash Smoker · December 16, 2009, 08:35:36 AM

The Sparrow is taking over.
Interesting times in Clare.
If he gets Tony Griffin and Gerry Quinn back and blends in the U21s, Clare will be strong next year.

Silky · December 30, 2009, 02:04:55 PM

Don't expect miricles. Im not sure the current squad have the nessecary commitment to succeed at the highest level. The u21s will be crucial but dont forget how our neighbours threw away a panel that won 3 u21s.

orangeman · January 08, 2010, 01:24:48 PM

New Clare manager Ger O'Loughlin will have to plan without forward Tony Carmody for the forthcoming season.

Carmody has told the Banner management he doesn't have the required appetite for inter-county hurling so will not commit for the 2010 season.

Carmody began his Limerick career in 2001 and earned one All-Star nomination.

Carmody's decision follows that of Niall Gilligan who this week confirmed his retirement from the game, while Tony Griffin declined an invitation to return to training on Monday night.