Chronicle and Indo run stories that Executive Committee of Meath Co Board last night voted to recommend to their delegates not to ratify Andy McEntee for a sixth year in charge. Very close vote 8 against 7 for. Now even with the support of clubs, Andys position may no longer be tenable after the withdrawal of support from the executive. Whatever the outcome it will have big impact on Meath football in coming years.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/andy-mcentees-royal-reign-looks-set-to-end-after-board-vote-against-him-staying-on-40925786.html

seadog54 (Meath) - Posts: 2195 - 07/10/2021 11:59:53    2384716

CastleBravo (Meath) - Posts: 1664 - 07/10/2021 13:12:38    2384735

Why would he stay now that his own executive don't want him.
I hope they have discussed an alternative before they shot themselves in the foot.

Foley91 (Meath) - Posts: 418 - 07/10/2021 13:26:33    2384738

Brownepat (Meath) - Posts: 532 - 07/10/2021 13:56:05    2384748

5 Years - Brought a bit of stability to the team, sorted us out and organised the whole setup a bit better however he is back where he started in my opinion, not his fault, as I keep saying we are simply not good enough to compete with the bigger teams.

We are a borderline top 10 team and that's okay. Will not slate any man who puts on the jersey for Meath.

Best of luck to Andy Mac if he is going.

thelutch (Meath) - Posts: 1073 - 07/10/2021 14:14:01    2384753

Crazy decision

southmeathgael (Meath) - Posts: 937 - 07/10/2021 14:15:28    2384754

Thelongwoodslasher (Meath) - Posts: 401 - 07/10/2021 15:42:16    2384770

Very poor league campaign, actually it was dismal display against kildare, coupled with the problems not releasing U20 players, it not a steadily platform to proceed in the future. Great display against Dublin, but ultimately the league promotion was a very realistic, but it never materialized. After 5 years in charge it was'nt all and all good enough.

bobkarlgees (Meath) - Posts: 1265 - 07/10/2021 15:52:37    2384774

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 3983 - 07/10/2021 16:08:18    2384776

I hear Mick O'Dowd was approached in the last few days to see had he any interest in a return.

sourmilk93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1186 - 07/10/2021 16:39:19    2384784

Thelongwoodslasher (Meath) - Posts: 401 - 07/10/2021 16:45:48    2384787

To be honest I am embarrassed to be from Meath after this episode. The way the county board have treated Andy in this matter is nothing short of a disgrace. To have a man that has put so much time and effort into Meath football, be preparing for next season for the last 3 months and then to find out this magical County Committee has voted that they don't think he is the man to lead us in October after getting knocked out in July. The mind boggles.

I hope Andy puts himself forward for the clubs to vote as I believe most would have sense and see that he deserves another year. I can only imagine what alternative this committee have in mind. I can probably see why Andy won't go for the job but I believe he has the backing of the majority of true Meath football people.

If we do get a manager when will he be appointed? November at the very earliest I think, possibly even December when club championships will be over and most other county teams having finalised O'Byrne Cup squads and training.

Barney12345 (Meath) - Posts: 33 - 07/10/2021 16:46:39    2384788

BigJoe14 (Meath) - Posts: 997 - 07/10/2021 17:26:17    2384794

I'm not going to lie this move surprises me. Look I've said enough that I'm not sure if Andy can progress us any further than he has and should be thanked for stabilising the senior team but its time to move on. Unfortunately i can't suggest a better candidate internally within the county and was shot down for suggesting some former Dublin players (cos we don't need them was the view of some) who have been doing very well with Dublin at senior and underage and clubs in Dublin. That doesn't mean that because there's no one better Andy should be maintained. His faults are many and well established and don't need repeating.

I think once more the county board have embarrased themselves. They did nothing when Flynn stepped away and appeared to back Andy. Short term wins were sacrificed for a potential all ireland at U20 level. Now they've pulled back on whatever support they gave McEntee at that time.

Look end of the day I thank Andy McEntee for what he has done, there's no doubt he has given his all and maybe lacked a small bit of luck along the way. If there's a reversal of fortune and he's still here for 22 I'll back him and the team regardless, at the end of the day i support our boys and girls in green no matter what.

brian (Meath) - Posts: 1973 - 07/10/2021 18:24:24    2384808

What a crazy decision made by people who are supposed to have Meath football at heart.

First week in Oct and make this decision and if Andy decided to tough it out another week or 10 days before a county board meeting can be held.
If clubs back management and let Andy off then nominations must go to clubs a personal interviewed and another few board room meetings to ratify a new man.

It could easily be December

Brownepat (Meath) - Posts: 532 - 07/10/2021 18:24:52    2384809

What a complete embarrassment this is,

Utdroyal (Meath) - Posts: 65 - 07/10/2021 18:27:15    2384811

Very poor form how they waited til a October to ratify - why wait so long?

Crinigan (Meath) - Posts: 1352 - 07/10/2021 18:30:32    2384812

The timing of this is horrendous, whether you support Andy or not if he is ousted now we are looking at well into November or December before a new man is in charge, there have been plenty of weeks and months since our defeat to Dublin when this issue could have been handled but no we leave it until October as we approach the last eight of the club championships, we should have had this sorted within a month of exiting the championship, just as we get good positive news on the underage front and get over celebrating the successes of the minors and ladies we have this, seems we just can't help ourselves.

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3743 - 07/10/2021 18:41:49    2384815

Why does this surprise people?
Question have to be asked.
1 Why did the CC leave it till October to say they weren't happy with Andy.
They seem to back him against Bernard Flynn.
2 Have they got someone else lined up and if not how long will the process take to replace him ( if he steps down).
3 Does Donal Curtis and Finian Murtagh stepping away have anything to do with it.
I won't hold my breath waiting for the answer.
Hopefully Andy stays and he sees out his last year.

CheCastro (Meath) - Posts: 13 - 07/10/2021 18:47:41    2384816

southmeathgael (Meath) - Posts: 937 - 07/10/2021 19:29:03    2384825