Codes of conduct for IC panels

[Ohtoohtobe]

I know what you're saying, and when you put it like that it is bananas. But just to be devil's advocate, consider the following scenario.

A county which has underachieved, and has had a recent history of poor commitment, bad attitude etc.
A management team coming in and trying to weed out the wheat from the chaf in terms of dedication.
A draconian set of silly rules, not important in the grand scheme of things, but in an attempt to see who will sacrifice in some small areas, to see if they will do what you need them to do in bigger issues.


That's my bet here. And the reason why you never hear of this in the likes of Kerry is because that panel is so self policing anyway, that any messers would not be tolerated in any case. I suspect this is a team trying to change a whole mindset, and going about it in this way. Not necessarily something I'd agree with, but it might provide a bit more context to the scenario.

In that context rule 1 might at a push make sense to me. As for the rest: if a good player doesn't drink and has a fantastic attitude but wants to wear red boots - should he be dropped?

[Rossfan]

Would I be anyway right in suspecting Kildare is the County involved?

[Canalman]

Can't see too much wrong with them tbh.

Read somewhere that most soccer club academies in England insist on black or dark football boots.

With regards to the drink ban afaik it applies pretty much across the board with players allowed now and then to drink at weddings/ brother's stag etc once they let the manager know in advance.

[muppet]

I agree with banning highlights. The rest - no.

I disagree. Numbers aren't enough to differentiate most players so we should have them dye their hair different colours. In fact this could be a major advertising opportunity if players have brand cuts and coloured into their heads. Think of the revenue!

You could have BB with a BUD and associated colours on the back of his head.
MDMA could have his hair entirely done as a Big Mac.
Jamie Clarke could have the Apple logo on his head.
AOS could have something like A8 or A6.

The opportunities are endless!

[armaghniac]

I agree with banning highlights. The rest - no.

I disagree. Numbers aren't enough to differentiate most players so we should have them dye their hair different colours. In fact this could be a major advertising opportunity if players have brand cuts and coloured into their heads. Think of the revenue!

If it was Kildare, they have been noted for the number of follicly challenged persons on their team.

[muppet]

I agree with banning highlights. The rest - no.

I disagree. Numbers aren't enough to differentiate most players so we should have them dye their hair different colours. In fact this could be a major advertising opportunity if players have brand cuts and coloured into their heads. Think of the revenue!

If it was Kildare, they have been noted for the number of follicly challenged persons on their team.

Great - perfect for Gillette or Immac

[Donnellys Hollow]

Would I be anyway right in suspecting Kildare is the County involved?

No our lads love the coloured boots, the ankle socks and the twitter machine. It's no wonder we're destined for Division 3!

[IolarCoisCuain]

Parkinson is a clown. I wouldn't mind a word that comes out of his head.

On the bigger issue, it is certainly the case that if a historically struggling county hires a 'name' manager, the 'name' manager will come up with something like this to show (the board, who are paying his considerable wages expenses) what a big swinging mickey he is.

But Parkinson doesn't qualify it like that, and suggests this is widespread behaviour. It's certainly not. Any man who can win independent ball on the edge of the square or is good for six points a game, even on a windy day, can wear high heels and make-up if that's what it takes to make him happy, and it was ever thus.

[Ohtoohtobe]

I'd bet it's more widespread than that ICC, look at Cassidy and Donegal for example.

As for Kildare, most people think we're sh*te because, well, we're sh*te at football, but could it be the lack of a dress code?

Classic chicken and egg. Which came first, the ankle socks or the sh*teness?

[manfromdelmonte]

a manager who puts in place these sort of codes of conduct shows his own mindset.
Narrow minded
Controlling

[AZOffaly]

I suppose it puts a new spin on 'control the controllables'

[ApresMatch]

The drinking ban is ridiculous. Smacks of ignorance. Pro soccer and Rubgy teams permit it but not GAA teams. This is despite GAA players putting themselves through the mill more as they have to train as much as they do added to their employment commitments. If lads are missing training because of the drink then thats different. Why cant lads train like mad, have a few pints, then get up the next day and prepare accordingly for training that night or the day after. 

[SCFC]

Has to be Laois!

It's not though.

[Hardy]

I'd bet it's more widespread than that ICC, look at Cassidy and Donegal for example.

As for Kildare, most people think we're sh*te because, well, we're sh*te at football, but could it be the lack of a dress code?

Classic chicken and egg. Which came first, the ankle socks or the sh*teness?

It's the white jerseys. That's like showing up at school wearing your sister's blouse. If you're serious about winning stuff, you want something a bit more macho. Primary colours. Red, green and yellow or something.

Oh wait.

[Catch and Kick]

I'd bet it's more widespread than that ICC, look at Cassidy and Donegal for example.

As for Kildare, most people think we're sh*te because, well, we're sh*te at football, but could it be the lack of a dress code?

Classic chicken and egg. Which came first, the ankle socks or the sh*teness?

It's the white jerseys. That's like showing up at school wearing your sister's blouse. If you're serious about winning stuff, you want something a bit more macho. Primary colours. Red, green and yellow or something.

Oh yeah, Meath.....green and yellow...

Oh wait.