Paul Grimley New Armagh Assistant Manager?

CountyGK · August 31, 2011, 10:06:37 PM

heard from a reliable source....?

Candyman · August 31, 2011, 10:23:22 PM

Just got the text there also...

screenexile · August 31, 2011, 10:31:30 PM

SUPER COACH!!!

Orior · August 31, 2011, 10:32:13 PM

So many questions.

pearseog · August 31, 2011, 10:33:23 PM

done deal. great to see. been in the pipeline for a week. great news for armagh

Rufus T Firefly · August 31, 2011, 10:45:29 PM

If true, then brilliant news!! And believe me, he is a super-coach!

TacadoirArdMhacha · August 31, 2011, 10:55:10 PM

I fail to fathom how it was idetified that the problem was with the assistant manager. Moving deckchairs on the Titanic springs to mind. If Paul Grimley has a role to play in Armagh football, surely he should just be put in charge?

Orior · August 31, 2011, 11:17:31 PM

Quote from: TacadoirArdMhacha on August 31, 2011, 10:55:10 PM
I fail to fathom how it was idetified that the problem was with the assistant manager. Moving deckchairs on the Titanic springs to mind. If Paul Grimley has a role to play in Armagh football, surely he should just be put in charge?

I'd say Paddy was getting some poor advice and guidance with regard to XMG players

Orangemac · August 31, 2011, 11:21:19 PM

While good to see Grimley back with Armagh what will be his remit? Coaching, tactics, team selection, substitutes?

Does POR not feel like he is being undermned here? Whole thing is very messy.

mackers · August 31, 2011, 11:32:47 PM

Quote from: Orangemac on August 31, 2011, 11:21:19 PM
While good to see Grimley back with Armagh what will be his remit? Coaching, tactics, team selection, substitutes?

Does POR not feel like he is being undermned here? Whole thing is very messy.

Heaney had it that the "super coach" is to be in charge of tactics and training, O'Rourke is to continue to be in charge on match days.
I presume that POR does not fell undermined as he would have walked by now if he did.

pearseog · August 31, 2011, 11:35:23 PM

With the talk of a new goalkeeper needed, Paul Grimley is probably the only man to talk Ciaran McKinney back into playing for Armagh. Also expect a big year from his Paul Duffy next year now. Wouldn't want to let his father-in-law down would he?

Absolutely delighted with the news!!

Armaghgeddon · August 31, 2011, 11:40:23 PM

I think Grimley is there to see what he can do - if anything for when he takes over, which is why he is having a no 2 role. POR is staying just to finish the contract. It looks like a deal that suits both Grimley and POR and us fans.

ck · August 31, 2011, 11:55:22 PM

Yeah it's confirmed on BBC sport.
Grimley is a very good appointment. It still seems ludicrous that the Armagh Co. board decide to bring in a man who will cover up all of POR's many weaknesses. Bit of a farce but sure if it works for the team then who cares?

ardchieftain · September 01, 2011, 12:14:21 AM

O'rourke must have thick skin.
Delighted with Paul Grimley's appointment though. Better late than never.

brokencrossbar1 · September 01, 2011, 12:17:19 AM

Quote from: ck on August 31, 2011, 11:57:09 PM
ps: By the way, what are Paul Grimleys credentials? I have heard that he is a decent coach but have no idea as to what teams he has been with and how he has done.