Paddy O'Rourke Out!

[Captain Obvious]

No way back for Paddy O'Rourke now defeats like today are becoming all to common.

[BennyCake]

Why did POR get the Armagh job in the first place. I'd say there wasn't a county in Ireland that would have let him manage their team, but Armagh did. It baffles me who actually appointed him.

I seem to remember that at the time the players were given the opportunity to nominate in a secret ballot and all he got was one nomination.

That about sums it up. Nothing more needs to be said.

[Smokin Joe]

Apparently he's resigned according to Thomas Niblock on twitter

[naka]

Paddy I am led to believe has left his post with immediate effect

[armaghniac]

Paddy I am led to believe has left his post with immediate effect

What time did he leave. Half time perhaps?

[StGallsGAA]

The key to Armaghs brighter future lies in the selections processes. Won't matter if we had the Good lord himself at the helm , if we pick ogres instead of footballers then we will be beaten by the majority of teams in Ireland

Tis true most Armagh people are ugly fcukers but you can't go using that as an excuse for lack of success on the field.

[ziggysego]

Paddy I am led to believe has left his post with immediate effect

Just heard the same from Q101 West's, Paddy Hunter.

[Lecale2]

Paddy I am led to believe has left his post with immediate effect

What time did he leave. Half time perhaps?

No need for that. The man did his best. Probably best that he quids now.

Interesting that some of the Armagh "supporters" calling for his head weren't even at the match.

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[John o connor]

Some weight of Jamie Clarke s shoulders you mean , he carried the team 1-3 out of the 1-7

[naka]

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Interesting that some of the Armagh "supporters" calling for his head weren't even at the match.
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lecale  the only ones at present  giving him any support are his own county, if he is so good sure he can take the mourne over when james steps down in a couple of years

today was desperate, as was tyrone last year as was derry , as was monaghan two years ago, ffs we dont ask for much but we do expect a coherent plan, at one stage we had 5 mid fielders on the pitch( at least they are supposed to be midfielders) and still couldnt win it

[Applesisapples]

Look at Spain tonight at one stage 11 players from two clubs. Armagh only named one cross player to start today. Enough said about the selection process.

[naka]

armagh county board has just announced that por will not be seeking any further term as armagh manager

[Orangemac]

No one doubts Paddy O'Rourke did his best and he seems like a decent sort of fella but he was never the right man for the job.

Most Armagh supporters were shocked upon hearing of his appointment initially but despite the occasional good result/performance it was usually followed by a poor one.
Who will take over now? Will Paul Grimley get the job?

Most supporters are realistic to know that Armagh are a long way off the top but we have the best club team in Ireland and there have been good minor treams over the last 4 years (although this hasn't followed through to U21) so there is no doubt we have underacheived the last few years.

Heaven and earth should be moved to get TonyMcEntee in. He may have his sights set on 3 in a row but it is worth trying. Ive said it before there are not better players in Donegal than Armagh, it is just that they have a system and style of play that comes from temanager that is effective.

Case in point, here is the Donegal team hammered by Armagh 2 years ago. 11 players started yesterdays game v Tyrone.

Donegal – P Durcan, P McGrath, N McGee, K Lacey, M Maguire, B Dunnion, F McGlynn, N Gallagher (0-1), K Cassidy, M McHugh (0-1), R Kavanagh, D Walsh, C McFadden (0-1), M Murphy (0-7, 4f), C Dunne. Subs – E Wade for McGrath, E McGee for Maguire, C Toye for Dunne, A Hanlon (0-1) for McFadden

[fitzroyalty]

Blame can't all be laid on POR. Obviously he is responsible to some degree, but the County board, players and other coaching staff need to have a look at themselves too.

I think the county board especially need to rethink how they deal with appointing management, it's been pretty farcical since JK left the post. I'd hold them more responsible than any other party regarding the current state of Armagh football - a few half decent performances in league and Tyrone in USFC don't hide the fact that we're in dire straits as a county.

The potential is there, it's a case of getting everyone on the same hymn sheet, which hasn't been evident since before big Joe left.