geardlines (Monaghan) - Posts: 139 - 02/08/2016 22:23:33    1894372

The reactions here serve to prove Joe Brolly right in his assertions about the direction the GAA is heading. The fact that so many suggest that the Cavan County Senior Team should be managed by an outsider and others wondering if we can afford these so called star managers. Our Senior Team represent us the people of Cavan. Show some respect for a true blue like Terry who gave of his time to help our teams compete. The fact that we have 40 Clubs each with multiple teams from underage up and we still have the mindset that we need to bring in someone from outside of Cavan to coach / manage our Teams and pay them anything other than actual expenses incurred tells more about the state of Cavan football than our championship record.

rahanman (Cavan) - Posts: 127 - 02/08/2016 22:30:47    1894378

Terry has done a good job with Cavan but he is right to go at this time. Like to see Malachy O Rourke succeed him,he hast committed to Monaghan yet for next year. He has done great work getting the best out of Monaghan over the last few years

evano11 (Cavan) - Posts: 265 - 02/08/2016 22:36:48    1894384

BIBS (Cavan) - Posts: 4 - 02/08/2016 22:56:55    1894404

Terry is showing good judgement in quitting when he has achieved Promotion to division 1. He has been a good servant of Cavan football and I wish him well.

marita (None) - Posts: 468 - 03/08/2016 01:22:01    1894438

Ciaran O Reilly is the man for the job.

Breffnisbest (Cavan) - Posts: 473 - 03/08/2016 08:31:08    1894461

I have seen Cavan managers come and go since the 60's and Terry's departure is about the only one apart from McHugh that I have felt sad about. This is probably to do with the fact that while Terry knows its time to go (was probably his last year anyway) it is obviously with a bit of a heavy heart on his part as he is a very proud Cavan man who obviously loved his job and his players and wanted success for them and his county with a passion. He is one thoroughly decent, humble man who I hope realises he is leaving on his own terms and with his head held high after what he achieved.

The situation is probably a bit like Monaghan under Banty where he brought them up a few levels but it needed O Rourke to bring them on again. The one difference is that they had McManus. Maybe the new man can work the Boylan trick of converting some backs into forwards??

Anyway best of luck Terry and thank you for all you have done and the good grace in which you have done it, you have put pride back in the jersey and made us all proud of our team.

breffni47 (Cavan) - Posts: 34 - 03/08/2016 09:06:57    1894473

geardlines (Monaghan) - Posts: 139 - 03/08/2016 09:09:40    1894474

cavan97 (Cavan) - Posts: 369 - 03/08/2016 09:45:40    1894484

Fair play to Terry Hyland, he has shown magnanimity in his decision to step aside. A sound man in and out of football. Despite the shortcomings of his senior team in championship games, nobody has done more for Cavan football over the last decade.
Mattie McGleenan would be my top pick for the top job at this stage. He has done a great job with Scotstown.

MadgeKing (Cavan) - Posts: 493 - 03/08/2016 09:57:34    1894495

The Quiet Man (Cavan) - Posts: 4601 - 03/08/2016 10:15:42    1894508

Let's hope the county board handle the recruitmnru of a replacement manager for Terry professionally and get the best available manager for the county.

marita (None) - Posts: 468 - 03/08/2016 10:28:20    1894518

Sad to see Terry go, He has given us Cavan supporters many good days over the years and a reason to be proud of the county team again. Two promotions and two ulster under 21's in 5 years is good going for a county that was in the doldrums since 97. So thank you Terry for everything, you've put the foundation in (and the roof on the house). What Cavan need now is someone who is a proven winner and who can instill the belief and toughness into this squad. When you look at Tyrone for example, those younger players grew up watching Tyrone win all irelands. That instills a confidence that we don't have. Our lads only vaguely remember a senior Ulster title in 97.......
The country isn't exactly awash with top class managers, Yeah Jack O' Connor would be great although his record against ulster teams wasn't great plus the fact he's in Kerry it's not even close to being feasible, I don't see the appeal with any of the others mentioned above. One man i would be interested in would be Ciaran Brady who done a brilliant job with Arva and who has the passion for Cavan football, maybe with Jason O' Reilly also involved. these men would get huge respect from the players and maybe could be what we need.

theweanling (Cavan) - Posts: 414 - 03/08/2016 10:36:13    1894527

Joebe (Cavan) - Posts: 76 - 03/08/2016 10:42:30    1894534

theweanling (Cavan) - Posts:9 - 03/08/2016 10:36:13 1894527


Where the hell are you pulling these names from.

Are they going to think local:
If you were willing to have a local man at the helm Why not John Brady who has just applied for the Minor job and Ballinagh's former manager Bernard Morris bring back Anthony Forde yes Anthony Forde also bring in Paul McCorry as a trainer he has the qualifications. We need a good strength and fitness person as well. Just my opinion remember.

The Quiet Man (Cavan) - Posts: 4601 - 03/08/2016 12:20:15    1894650

Breffnisbest (Cavan) - Posts: 473 - 03/08/2016 12:48:45    1894687

The Quiet Man (Cavan) - Posts: 4601 - 03/08/2016 13:37:54    1894737

Just like to reiterate a lot of the previous comments and thank Terry for his work and dedication over the last 6 or 7 years including his u21 years. No man has done more for Cavan football and it was just a pity that he dident go out on a brighter note in the championship. But sadly a few things conspired against him. !!
As I said in a previous post Terry has left us a squad that is probably the strongest we have had for a long many years. And I know when he started out that was his ultimate aim in that it is no good having a strong 15 or 17 county players it is imperative to have a very strong squad of 30 or so. And that is Terrys greatest legacy. He has left us a young squad who have just got us back into Div. 1 Lge football and that is where these players can improve and blossom under the "right stewartship".
I really dont know who the next manager is but it should be somebody who will bring these young players to the final level. The players proved that they can compete with the best teams and their style of football in the League was a breath of fresh air.

So thanks again Terry and I'm sure we will see you in the stands next year as a proud Cavan supporter cheering the lads on. Slan Leat.

BreffniDub (None) - Posts: 377 - 03/08/2016 14:21:13    1894782

Terry has left us a better footballing team than he found us and many thanks to him for that.
Now it is time to bring in someone to get us to the next level.
Happy retirement Terry.

Cavan_Slasher (Cavan) - Posts: 10253 - 03/08/2016 14:36:10    1894804

theweanling (Cavan) - Posts: 414 - 03/08/2016 15:07:31    1894838