Brendan Hackett

[heffo]

Dessie Snr would be looked on favourably by the players alright. When Lukie was trying to hold on towards the end of summer 03 he was gonna bring him in to help with his ticket. The county board and some clubs within the county don't want him though, that's why there was a motion passed to go outside the county last year. And like his dear departed friend Eamon Coleman, Dessie Snr wouldn't be a fan of the county board and it's debatable as to whether he'd take up the post if it was offered to him now.

I was thinking myself he wouldn't take it after the way he was treated when Paidi got it and then being passed over again - it's a pity as I'm sure Dolan Jnr (is he getting married next month) & Glennon would come back on board if he were involved.

I know we all had a laugh at the makeup of the backroom team at the time, but while I'm sure they individually have their merits and could play a role in a wider backroom team, you need experienced football knowledge on the line.

Michael Carruth played as far as Minor for Robert Emmetts in Dublin and hasn't been involved in football since afaik..

[Logan]

I give Hackett 4 weeks max

[shark]

I give Hackett 4 weeks max

Don't bother. He's gone from what I hear.

[heffo]

It's a shame if it's true..

[INDIANA]

It's a shame if it's true..

Shelf life of a Gaa manager is now shorter than a Premiership one! This one had disaster written all over it though from the start. The problem is as well you have unqualified people within the county boards who are so out of touch with the modern game on committees to appoint managers. There are very few county board officers who are capable of making the right decisions on these.

Each county should have a full time CEO who has an inherent background within the Gaa. It should be him who has final say on the appointment of senior county managers. At least then there would be some level of accountability.

[BallyhaiseMan]

Now ive always liked Westmeath,and wanted them to do well.
But they have got to be realistic,i wasnt and i wanted Tommy Carr  gone after a loss to Tipp and a loss to a Division 4 bound patched up Longford,but now id be inclined to give him a third year,as the team has shown gradual improvment.
Westmeath were out of their depth seriously in division 1 last year,and Division 2 this year,but that slide will hault next year.Next year Westmeath will be plying their trade where they belong,Division 3. They have a good chance of promotion as they could lay claim to be as good if not better than any other team there.
Brendan Hackett however made an error in not having legitimate football coaches in the backroom team alongside,the likes of Michael Carruth/Eoin Rheinasch whose knowledge of phyiscal/Mental preparation would be aids to any group of footballers.

[shark]

Rumours flying around already.  Pete McGrath has 'apparently' been offered the job.  Think we could be in for at least a few days of this.  The county board can't hang around.

[heffo]

I give Hackett 4 weeks max

Don't bother. He's gone from what I hear.

I've had it confirmed too - he's gone.

[INDIANA]

I give Hackett 4 weeks max

Don't bother. He's gone from what I hear.

I've had it confirmed too - he's gone.

Jaysus thats quick. I suppose Glennon and Dessie will be back training tonight!

[shark]

I give Hackett 4 weeks max

Don't bother. He's gone from what I hear.

I've had it confirmed too - he's gone.

Jaysus thats quick. I suppose Glennon and Dessie will be back training tonight!

Dessie injured again afaik.  Club championship May bank holiday weekend so players will be with the clubs after this week I would say.  Will give new manager some time.

[Logan]

I can't see how it's a 'shame' Heffo.

While I don't want to see anyone get sacked, or lose a job it was only a matter of time.
He had some good ideas of course, but they were equally (un)balanced by stupid ones.

Bringing in the ex boxer and ex rower was suicide. If you're going to do something drastic you don't do it all in one fell swoop. he should have gradually made changes instead of assuming that he knew everything and was 100% correct.
The least he should have done was gradually made change and brought things round to his way of working.

Look at Kildare or another county who have made changes as an example. They have made big changes from where they were, but they have been done with everyone on board and bit by bit. Not all at once.

[INDIANA]

I can't see how it's a 'shame' Heffo.

While I don't want to see anyone get sacked, or lose a job it was only a matter of time.
He had some good ideas of course, but they were equally (un)balanced by stupid ones.

Bringing in the ex boxer and ex rower was suicide. If you're going to do something drastic you don't do it all in one fell swoop. he should have gradually made changes instead of assuming that he knew everything and was 100% correct.
The least he should have done was gradually made change and brought things round to his way of working.

Look at Kildare or another county who have made changes as an example. They have made big changes from where they were, but they have been done with everyone on board and bit by bit. Not all at once.

I think if you speak to kildare fans they'll say the jury is still out with Grimley gone- not the best example.

[GAA_Punter]

Shock Exit as County manager retires before start of Championship

After late-night developments during crisis talks involving players and the under pressure Westmeath Manager Brendan Hackett he stepped down after only seven months as manager.

The players met up before training in St Loman's in Mullingar, and then they met Hackett straight afterwards where they told of their unhappiness with the season so far where Westmeath lost there seven matches he was under pressure from the outset as it became clear that Dessie Dolan was not coming back after his own father, Dessie Snr, was not even granted an in ...

http://www.sportsnewsireland.com/2010/04/15/shock-exit-as-county-manager-retires-before-start-of-championship/

[Logan]

I can't see how it's a 'shame' Heffo.

While I don't want to see anyone get sacked, or lose a job it was only a matter of time.
He had some good ideas of course, but they were equally (un)balanced by stupid ones.

Bringing in the ex boxer and ex rower was suicide. If you're going to do something drastic you don't do it all in one fell swoop. he should have gradually made changes instead of assuming that he knew everything and was 100% correct.
The least he should have done was gradually made change and brought things round to his way of working.

Look at Kildare or another county who have made changes as an example. They have made big changes from where they were, but they have been done with everyone on board and bit by bit. Not all at once.

I think if you speak to kildare fans they'll say the jury is still out with Grimley gone- not the best example.

If you read what I wrote, Grimley coming or going has nothing to do with what I posted - not the best reply.

[Logan]

Shock Exit as County manager retires before start of Championship

After late-night developments during crisis talks involving players and the under pressure Westmeath Manager Brendan Hackett he stepped down after only seven months as manager.

The players met up before training in St Loman's in Mullingar, and then they met Hackett straight afterwards where they told of their unhappiness with the season so far where Westmeath lost there seven matches he was under pressure from the outset as it became clear that Dessie Dolan was not coming back after his own father, Dessie Snr, was not even granted an in ...

http://www.sportsnewsireland.com/2010/04/15/shock-exit-as-county-manager-retires-before-start-of-championship/

I'm shocked he went without a fight