County Manager Merry go round

[Armagh18]

Theres nobody else in Monaghan to manage them, why would they go bck to Banty for what, his 3rd time? Gotta be looking outside. I thought u man done rightly when u look at their position in the League, got to a Ulster final, played rightly in the qualfiers. Its a strange change

Doesn't seem to have got roaded based on performance.

Would love to see RG in just to annoy Jarlath if nothing else.

[Torcrua]

Theres nobody else in Monaghan to manage them, why would they go bck to Banty for what, his 3rd time? Gotta be looking outside. I thought u man done rightly when u look at their position in the League, got to a Ulster final, played rightly in the qualfiers. Its a strange change

Doesn't seem to have got roaded based on performance.

Would love to see RG in just to annoy Jarlath if nothing else.

Strange that there hasn't been more rumours or leaks about this... my guess would be Banty with RG...

[grounded]

Will we be firing up the Rory Gallagher thread - sponsored by Banty?!
Or I am reading too much between the lines here...

Fire it up!

[grounded]

Looks like a coup being plotted behind the scenes?
Moneyed person(s) funding a new expensive management team?

Parachuting in Gallagher( with the financial backing of Banty) as Brannigan's number 2?

[Rossfan]

Oisín McConville staying with Wickla.
I hear his assistant Frankie Dolan being mentioned for Longford vacancy.

[brokencrossbar1]

There's a story behind that. He has said "the goalposts have shifted". I have only seen the headline though so unsure what it's about.

Rumours the Scotstown lads didn't want him back, not sure if much truth in it

David McCauge in as a replacment maybe?

[square_ball]

Bannigan looked to have done a decent job from the outside looking in. If thats true about the Scotstown lads then it puts the captain of the team in a tricky position as well.

If its to make way for a Rory Gallagher resurrection then that will be interesting to put it mildly.

[imtommygunn]

Rumour has it that it was a lot more than the scotstown ones. He had lost the dressing room apparently... I don't think it's for a Gallagher intervention or anything.

[bennydorano]

Players win matches, manager's lose them I suppose. As an outsider, I thought he did well managing what he had at various times. The Louth game was a shitshow tho, I guess that's what he's paying for.

[Armagh18]

Players win matches, manager's lose them I suppose. As an outsider, I thought he did well managing what he had at various times. The Louth game was a shitshow tho, I guess that's what he's paying for.

Hard to put that one on him

[bennydorano]

What's he got 'the chop' for then? I know he resigned.

[Armamike]

Bannigan seemed to be doing a decent job.  Even if the Louth game turned out badly, was that enough to get him out?  Lots of successful managers have had a ropey result or two early on. 

[jb77]

Joyce is out

[Rossfan]

Yep.
"Stepping down"

[Blowitupref]

Yes Pádraic Joyce has decided to step down after seven years in charge.



Pádraic Joyce said,

"I have decided to step down as Manager of the Galway Senior Football Team. It has been a privilege and an honour to manage my county after wearing the maroon and white for so many years. I want to thank all the supporters who followed us over the past 7 seasons. I appreciate the efforts and expense supporters went to following us all around the country.

I want to thank all the management/backroom team members who soldiered with me on this journey especially the people who have been there the whole time.

I want to thank each and every player, who trained and made sacrifices to wear the maroon and white jersey. It was a privilege to train you and watch you develop on and off the field. Behind every player and management/backroom team member are families who sacrifice more than most, so thank you to all of them and the people close to all of us who supported us along the way.
Thank you to members of the Galway GAA County Board who helped prepare the team and assisted us over the years.

I look forward to supporting the players from the stand in the coming seasons and I wish the new management team every success."

"Gaillimh Abú"

 Paul Bellew, Chairperson of Galway GAA said,
'On behalf of Galway GAA, I wish to place on record our sincere thanks and appreciation to Pádraic and his management team for their outstanding service to the Galway Senior Football team over the past seven years. Pádraic brought Galway back to the biggest stage of all on a consistent basis and gave our supporters many wonderful days, from memorable Connacht campaigns to two All-Ireland Final appearances. His leadership helped connect people across the county with this team and created an environment in which players developed, performed, and represented Galway at the highest level.

Since 2020, Padraic has been supported by a dedicated coaching and backroom team, and Galway GAA extends its sincere thanks to every person who contributed to that collective effort. We particularly acknowledge the commitment and service of John Concannon, John Divilly, Micheál Ó Domhnaill and Sean Rhattigan, whose contribution over many years has been immense and is deeply valued.

On a personal level, I cannot speak highly enough of Padraic's engagement, forthright style, and unwavering commitment to doing what was best for his players and for Galway football. He was exceptional to deal with throughout his tenure, and the respect in which he is held by players, supporters, opponents, and everyone connected with the game speaks volumes about the person and leader he is. Pádraic is a winner, and the standards, drive, and elite mentality he brought to the role have set a benchmark for Galway football into the future. We wish Pádraic, his management team, and their families every success in the years ahead, and we hope to see them continue to contribute to Galway football in the future.'

A process to appoint the next Galway Senior Football Manager will be put in place shortly and further communication will be issued then.