Meath job

Ard-Rí · August 29, 2012, 06:23:19 PM

Everyone and their mothers seem to want this. We have Evans and Geraghty putting themselves forward, Giles, O'Rourke, Kelly & possibly even Harnan considering it. And then there's Seán Boylan who was the man of choice a couple of months ago. There may even be others, or possibly more men from outside the county with an interest. Thoughts, anyone?

Hardy · August 29, 2012, 08:59:03 PM

Paddy Power

Declan · August 29, 2012, 09:09:00 PM

PP is on the money - Kelly by all accounts. McEntee's job dictates that he can't be considered I heard - has to be within 30 minutes of the Mater etc.

I can't see an outsider getting the gig.

Syferus · August 29, 2012, 09:32:02 PM

Ah c'mon lads - the chance to literally be the Graham Geraghtys' can't be passed up, surely? 'Tis what the rest of us have been calling ye for the last two decades.

How enthused are ye over the list of candidates?

Ard-Rí · August 29, 2012, 09:41:35 PM

No real stand out contender as far as I see it, but the fact of the increase in interest is encouraging.

highorlow · August 29, 2012, 10:06:01 PM

Giles would be the best suited. Would Geraghty be a divisive type?

ck · August 30, 2012, 09:54:38 AM

Geraghty as manager? Has he managed another team before?
He's a bad mannered git or at least he used to be, could be a loose cannon as manager?

heffo · August 30, 2012, 10:07:38 AM

Quote from: ck on August 30, 2012, 09:54:38 AM
Geraghty as manager? Has he managed another team before?

Castledaly in Westmeath - not sure how he got on

Declan · August 30, 2012, 11:25:00 AM

Geraghty also looked after Blanchardstown IT last year. Think they won something as well

Donnellys Hollow · August 30, 2012, 06:05:23 PM

Geraghty was a selector with Glenn Ryan in Longford a few years ago.

Shamrock Shore · August 30, 2012, 06:17:55 PM

He wasn't a selector DH. He was forwards' coach. Nice chap by all accounts. Got involved in one dust up with James on sideline in an AIQ v Down but it was harmless in fairness.

thejuice · August 30, 2012, 11:08:09 PM

Kerry and Armagh seem to be able to get new appointments sorted fairly quickly.

Our shower in power probably have decided already but will have to get a committee together first to find someone who they will then ignore and appoint who they wanted anyway.

Have we had any changes at County board level yet? Or was just another game of musical chairs.

Hardy · August 31, 2012, 11:48:46 AM

I got a bit of a slagging in the pub last night, based on my occasional reticent expression of mild disapproval of the Banty/Allen regime. Allegedly, there was a story in the Sunday Times about Noel Dempsey (yes, Comical Noel - "IMF? Nah. No IMF here.") being lined up for the job of County Board chairman. Frying pan/fire, etc. - much hilarity. I responded that I know when my chain is being yanked but, just in case, like - is there anything to this? Surely not? Anybody got the Sunday Times?

Ard-Rí · September 01, 2012, 12:40:10 AM

Take it easy Hardy, can't see anything online about it. Crazy notion anyway

Hardy · September 01, 2012, 10:35:51 AM

The only thing I could find was a post on Hogan Stand saying Dempsey had been at a few meetings, presumably representing Trim. This was what the comedians in the pub were saying and that the Sunday Times was saying this was in preparation for going for the Chairmanship.

Anyway, Hogan Stand are saying this morning that O'Rourke, Kelly, McEntee, Geraghty and Harnan were all nominated last night for the manager's job, though it's not clear that this is the full list. Also, all these have not necessarily accepted the nomination.