Well said
Is it time for change?
- Thread starter ShiftYa
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Dual clubs did in fact get 2 votes, and 11 clubs did not attend the meeting and voted via proxy
McCoyDromintee
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You'll just have to trust me!
Fair enough If you don't but I have posted tidbits on here over the years that I think fans may be interested and I can't recall any of them proving to be wrong. Np doubt someone will provide evidence to contradict that!!!
Niall your input here is not only welcome but highly valued, both as a gael and as a fellow Armagh man - I noted recently on other social media outlets you were referred to as a "Tyrone man" which was funny.
It is a delight, pleasure and indeed privilege that you choose to update here freely when you have enough to do with your own career.
You may have noticed that lately we have become fed up with the attitude of some and issued gentle requests for it to stop, It didn't and we are now enforcing this. Same will apply to anyone being stupid with anything you post. We will indeed have to trust you as one of our own and also as someone of integrity. Like the vast majority of those that post, thank you for participating.
Big Jim
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Absolutely
If Managers And Players Are Hurt, They Should Say It,
Opinion Piece
Living in a small town where the G.A.A is so big, I got my fair share of criticism during my time with the Lurgan Mail, (1996/2018).
Dealing with what had become the "new religion", was different in the days when fans went one to one, not having the luxury of the sometimes-faceless social media pages to vent frustrations.
One particular story comes to mind, when Armagh were climbing to the top (before 2002) I asked a player did being targeted for criticism in national newspapers annoy him, the not very convincing response was "I don't read newspapers and couldn't care less what a reporter or T.V. pundit say about me" . Many years later the same player when he finally retired from the game admitted to having read every single line and heard every word aimed in his direction, saying "It not only bothered me but had a very bad effect on my family also", he then qualified his remarks by saying "reading criticism help drive me on to prove them wrong".
It sounds almost bazaar, but compiling reports which included the former county player, brought a sub conscience notion that singling the guy out for less praise would have no effect on him whatsoever. Is this now the case where team managers and indeed some players are hiding behind a veneer of bravado which is concealing their true feelings.
Do they not read papers ? and ignore social media posts, many of which are seen by their families, In an era where "mind your head" is the new buzz word, is it time for players and managers to "come out", and say "yes this is hurtful, and it does annoy me" Maybe, just maybe the key board worriors will see the "target" as being human. On the new releigon theme, , a clergy man said recently" In the past when Sunday mass was on, our local club didn't train or play matches, in the modern era we have to check the football fixtures months in advance to fit around a tiny window of opportunity to arrange a cemetery mass, if we clashed with a big game we all know who the winners would be". The newspaper hacks hate social media, but see it as "a necessary evil". (with some positives)
Managers and players, "Mind the head". a top G.A.A official once said in answer to the question, if one had to close would it be the club or the chapel ?, he said" the chapel could close, sure we could say mass in the club"." The New Releigon, that can bring you to your knees", (from the song black velvet about the rise of Elvis Presley)
Wee piece I just read on Facebook !
Maybe time to give the county team and management a rest and go again next year
Opinion Piece
Living in a small town where the G.A.A is so big, I got my fair share of criticism during my time with the Lurgan Mail, (1996/2018).
Dealing with what had become the "new religion", was different in the days when fans went one to one, not having the luxury of the sometimes-faceless social media pages to vent frustrations.
One particular story comes to mind, when Armagh were climbing to the top (before 2002) I asked a player did being targeted for criticism in national newspapers annoy him, the not very convincing response was "I don't read newspapers and couldn't care less what a reporter or T.V. pundit say about me" . Many years later the same player when he finally retired from the game admitted to having read every single line and heard every word aimed in his direction, saying "It not only bothered me but had a very bad effect on my family also", he then qualified his remarks by saying "reading criticism help drive me on to prove them wrong".
It sounds almost bazaar, but compiling reports which included the former county player, brought a sub conscience notion that singling the guy out for less praise would have no effect on him whatsoever. Is this now the case where team managers and indeed some players are hiding behind a veneer of bravado which is concealing their true feelings.
Do they not read papers ? and ignore social media posts, many of which are seen by their families, In an era where "mind your head" is the new buzz word, is it time for players and managers to "come out", and say "yes this is hurtful, and it does annoy me" Maybe, just maybe the key board worriors will see the "target" as being human. On the new releigon theme, , a clergy man said recently" In the past when Sunday mass was on, our local club didn't train or play matches, in the modern era we have to check the football fixtures months in advance to fit around a tiny window of opportunity to arrange a cemetery mass, if we clashed with a big game we all know who the winners would be". The newspaper hacks hate social media, but see it as "a necessary evil". (with some positives)
Managers and players, "Mind the head". a top G.A.A official once said in answer to the question, if one had to close would it be the club or the chapel ?, he said" the chapel could close, sure we could say mass in the club"." The New Releigon, that can bring you to your knees", (from the song black velvet about the rise of Elvis Presley)
Wee piece I just read on Facebook !
Maybe time to give the county team and management a rest and go again next year
McCoyDromintee
Active Member
That was the lowest form of abuse. I was stunned for three days.
Could have been called a down man. That would have been worse
See McGuinness is being linked with a return to Donegal.
His set up of teams is probably the least entertaining I have seen but it did get results. It is a results business at the end of the day.
I know he has took a few training sessions since he left Donegal but feel he might be slightly out of sync.
If appointed do we feel Donegal are a contender for major honours?
His set up of teams is probably the least entertaining I have seen but it did get results. It is a results business at the end of the day.
I know he has took a few training sessions since he left Donegal but feel he might be slightly out of sync.
If appointed do we feel Donegal are a contender for major honours?
ShiftYa
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Football has evolved, a shrewd manager like himself probably has new ideas too. So hopefully he’ll use a different style.
He must see that potential if he took the job on.
William Of Orange
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Jim’s soccer coaching career didn’t have the impact of his GAA career , a cynical take would be that it’s an act of desperation , from both parties , however if he can even get an Ulster title with the current Donegal team he truly is a miracle worker, interesting times .
Armaghball
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Probably the talent there that they’ll be competitive with Jimmy in charge, be interesting to see what way he will set them up and how he’ll adapt after being away for so long.
Hadn’t they a fair few lads left the panel after last year? Might get some back. I wonder is there any chance of Murphy giving it another go
Chatting to a few Donegal supporters last weekend and they think Murphy will be back...
Kevin Cassidy said last week that the fact that Murphy was not named as part of the management team would indicate that he will be back playing
ragingbull
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Murphy is done
ArmaghMartin
Active Member
The same was said about McManus. And he destroyed us in Croker.
ragingbull
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Why does it always have to be about us
Armaghball
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Yeah Murphy hasn’t the legs any more but definitely still do a job like McManus
I would 100% agree he isn't the same man he was but there is little to no question he could do a job as an impact sub. Look at the Donegal league and championship so far. Still having a massive impact.