Frank Dawson goes for Fermanagh job.

DownFanatic · October 13, 2007, 12:54:17 PM

On the back page of the Irish News today. Apparently he is going for the interview this afternoon.

inisceithleann · October 13, 2007, 01:01:51 PM

is he rated in down?

Balboa · October 13, 2007, 01:32:32 PM

Quote from: 5iveTimes on October 13, 2007, 01:30:13 PM
Quote from: inisceithleann on October 13, 2007, 01:01:51 PM
is he rated in down?

His rating will soar if Longstone beat Mayobridge tomorrow.
Isnt Wee James in for this job?

Answer the question 5iveTimes.......

DownFanatic · October 13, 2007, 01:53:37 PM

He took Clonduff to the Down SFC title in 2000 when they beat Liatroim. Obviously this year he's got Longstone to the Final and as said previously if he wins that he will be held in iconic status.
He led a Level 1 coaching course that I did a few years back and I have to say I was very impressed by him. He seems to have quite a modern outlook and if I remember rightly he is a big stats man. I found him pretty dead on to be honest.

inisceithleann · October 13, 2007, 02:02:47 PM

Whoever takes the job will have to struggle with a small pool of players. An ability to be good at man management is essential in getting the most out of a team with few exceptional individuals. Thats one thing you have to give Charlie Mulgrew credit for.

Cloc Mor · October 13, 2007, 03:09:18 PM

Fermanagh would need to have deep pockets if they're gonna employ Dawson - the reason why he moves from club to club (just as Carryduff). He was eventually chased from Bellaghy though not sure why, perhaps the Derry posters could enlighten us. I have seen Longstone three times this year and my lasting memory is of Dawson standing, attempting to keep his considerable girth under control, with arms outstretched above his head in a Y position, bawling at referees. Anyone going to the game should watch out for this tomorrow.

southdown · October 13, 2007, 03:16:30 PM

You love him Cloc Mor, glad to hear you have an eye for a managers girth!

Cloc Mor · October 13, 2007, 03:28:58 PM

Didn't say anything bad Southdown, this time. I really hope you win tomorrow because I know the passion you have for football in the 'stone. I just have no time for your manager, as you know, and after hearing how he got rid of Cheetah and Hugh Trainor during the year, just adds to my dislike of him. These two men have been staunch stone men over the years and I would have thought they should have gotten more backing from the club rather than a mercenary like Dawson.

gaagaa · October 13, 2007, 08:16:18 PM

there ios some discussion on this in fermanagh thread.

bellaghy wouldnt take him back - wonder how much mileage he's running up with this club???

Cloc Mor · October 13, 2007, 08:20:47 PM

Actually there is no discussion on the Fermanagh thread. Tell us why Bellaghy would not take him back.

southdown · October 13, 2007, 08:41:21 PM

I would agree with you there Cloc Mor, but I would say the club would have stood up more for these two men had the team been doing badly. The club has huge faith in Frank and at present it seems justified.

Balboa · October 13, 2007, 08:51:20 PM

An outsider managing a club and getting a few quid? Who would have thought......

inisceithleann · October 13, 2007, 08:55:09 PM

Quote from: Cloc Mor on October 13, 2007, 08:20:47 PM
Actually there is no discussion on the Fermanagh thread. Tell us why Bellaghy would not take him back.

I tried to get the discussion going on the Fermanagh thread but there isn't that many of us on here so it's better to discuss it here. Personally i think it's time we tried a manager from within the county, with Malachy O'Rourke bring my personal choice. Would Dawson know any of the Fermanagh boys? I wouldn't have thought so and with the standard of the current team I think we need someone who can try and unearth a few new faces from within a small selection and only a local man can do that IMO.

Cloc Mor · October 13, 2007, 08:56:42 PM

More faith in a man who has been there for 2 years as opposed to 2 men who have given a lifetime of playing, service, committment, dedication and who have extolled the virtures of a club exemplified by the example of Ambrose. Its was a sad day when Longstone took Dawson's side.

ExiledGael · October 14, 2007, 06:12:48 PM

Not much debate on Fermanagh thread as none of us have ever really heard of him I think. Don't like the sound of the reports on here though, but why is he constantly referred to in the papers as "the highly-regarded coach/ex-coach of...."?
If he's in for the job fair enough but if he's up against Malachy O'Rourke he has no chance