Can I just ask one question relating to an incident against Carlow in Blessington a game that was there for the taking , after five mins a player who was not fit asked the manager to take her off , everyone present could see she was in distress, yet for the next hour he put her in midfield ? . I don't want to seem like I am against the manager but from the sideline and never have managed a team , why would he not have listened to her when any of the subs would have had some impact against a poor Carlow side ...

eyeontheball (Wicklow) - Posts: 80 - 05/11/2009 15:33:28    476146

Eye on the ball, Sorry I was there. That player did not ask to be taken off - she was moved to corner forward, and I am not involved with the team!

wicklowrunner (Wicklow) - Posts: 637 - 05/11/2009 20:05:35    476505

Eye on the ball and Wicklowrunner ,I am not involved with the team but was at that game . That player was in midfield and then moved to corner forward where she did ask to be taken off .

1solo (Wicklow) - Posts: 8 - 05/11/2009 20:49:26    476547

Yeh I heard about that incident. The player could hardly catch her breath after being sick all week.. She was listed as playing midfield but they played her in the full forward line. After 10 minutes she actually did ask to be taken off but she was left on

Whocares (Wicklow) - Posts: 229 - 06/11/2009 11:01:38    476933

Yeh I heard about that incident. The player could hardly catch her breath after being sick all week.. She was listed as playing midfield but they played her in the full forward line. After 10 minutes she actually did ask to be taken off but she was left on

Whocares (Wicklow) - Posts: 229 - 06/11/2009 11:20:35    476960

I think a change of management is sorely needed. There was definate favouritism at the start of the year, although in fairness I think that was phased out eventually. A big problem were the mixed messages management were giving to the players. Tactics throughout the year were to work the ball up the field, but when the NFL final came around, the girls were told to go for the long kick in to the forwards, which was a disaster. Also, the team line out and positions were always inconsistant. Mid-fielders getting suddenly moved to full foward out of the blue and whatnot. Also, I think some of the girls were mistreated. There was very little feedback given when a player was taken off or not named in the starting line up they were rarely told why, and as well as Ger Norton being messed around a bit, I heard one of the girls was dropped from the panel after 6 months due to injury. But they didnt tell her they were dropping her, instead they just stopped texting her about training and matches. I've heard a few other stories but none I could be sure are not just rumours. However, things like that are not acceptable, and I think if this was the mens team in question, management like this would not be accepted.

jitter (Wicklow) - Posts: 2 - 18/11/2009 16:04:07    487465

I know who the player in question that was dropped is. She didn't go training for weeks on end and only turned up for matches, it wasn't due to injury! On another note, the league and Leinster championship runnerup medals are being presented this coming Friday in The Arklow Bay Hotel. Who do people think deserves the player of the year?? I think Lorna Fuisciardi, Caoilfhionn Deeney or Emer Miley deserves the award.

Bridalceoil (Wicklow) - Posts: 115 - 18/11/2009 18:58:19    487688

I think Emer Miley, Caitriona Byrne or Lorna Fusciardi for Player of the Year.

wicklowforsam (Wicklow) - Posts: 18 - 19/11/2009 11:20:48    488141

Yeah, i think Lorna Fuisciardi or Emer Miley deserve it.

SupersizeMe (Wicklow) - Posts: 173 - 19/11/2009 13:13:17    488238

Lorna Fusciardi

skyblueLass (Wicklow) - Posts: 54 - 19/11/2009 14:08:35    488304

Oh no doubt Ms Fuscardi will get it. Is she not the Managers favourite ?

Whocares (Wicklow) - Posts: 229 - 19/11/2009 14:31:12    488342

whocares - your getting boring! just trying to stir everything. no-one cares what you have to say.

wiseblue (Wicklow) - Posts: 4 - 19/11/2009 17:28:20    488650

Wiseblue - the definition of madness is doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results - surely this must now apply to the Management of the County Ladies team? They have had their shot at it, and have not delivered, end of story. Whether or not there are problems in camp, unprofessional behaviour by some or totally off the wall team selections are only by-products of the fact that this group have not reached the heights that their obvious talents deserve. Everyone on this forum knows what has been going on behind the scenes with players and mentors etc, and if you think that this does not affect "team morale" then you are sadly mistaken - I wonder would the same happen in Cork or Dublin - something tells me that the likes of Cork's Walsh, Corkery and O'Flynn, or Dublins Aherne, would not stand for it - and this is the level that we must aim for, or else forget about even trying to win an All Ireland.

You are obviously well informed about the game in Wicklow, so surely you must see the problems as much as anyone?

W4S (Wicklow) - Posts: 104 - 20/11/2009 07:53:16    489147

It's Simple. If people don't like the way County Ladies Football is being run, then get nominated/seconded and elected onto the Committee. If you would like to be part of the Management, then put it in writing to the New Committee in 2010.
As far as Lorna is concerned - she was brilliant this year. Marked an All Star out of it in the League Semi Final.
To the rest of you, there is no need to get personal!

wicklowrunner (Wicklow) - Posts: 637 - 20/11/2009 12:02:26    489277

Thank you to wicklowrunner as to others theres no need to get personal. As for the award- Emer Miley just received the Player's Player of Year Award at the County awards there tonight- well deserved as would Lorna have been either

skyblueLass (Wicklow) - Posts: 54 - 21/11/2009 01:13:56    490049

WHOCARES, may I ask which club you are from?

Have you got something against Lorna Fusicardi? She is a very talented footballer, managers favourite?? I dont think so, she worked hard to get her place on the team and she thoroughly deserves it after getting a rough time from management few years previous.

magpie11 (Wicklow) - Posts: 143 - 25/11/2009 21:24:39    494190

Magpie 11 - My Club is of no concern but if you want to know I am a West Gael. I have no problem with Lorna and I would agree that she is indeed a good player. As for a great player I would disagree. Great players have a dedication and a commitment to the cause. Unfortunately it is well documented that the Eire Og girls have neither of these qualities. Well done to Ms Miley, a great player year in year out

Whocares (Wicklow) - Posts: 229 - 27/11/2009 11:39:23    495915

Well done Emer, a true sportswoman in every sense of the word! About time your constant commitment was recognised!

SupersizeMe (Wicklow) - Posts: 173 - 27/11/2009 12:28:44    495975

Jeez Whocares you seem to have a pretty big chip on your shoulder over there in West Wicklow! Seems to me like you should spend a little less time making catty remarks on here and a bit more time getting yourself in shape for next season- then you might pick up a few awards of your own!

stanley (None) - Posts: 434 - 27/11/2009 17:48:25    496307

whocares you are Bang out of order! "The Eire Og girls have neither of these qualities"- Get Real- You DO have a serious chip on your shoulder. I train with these 5 girls the whole year through and they work their asses off in training and fight for their places, "of course ms fusciardi will get, managements favourite"-off the mark there you are it makes me angry you saying this about my teammates Yes of course Emer deserved it and Lorna did also and thats not taking away from either girl0 get a grip

skyblueLass (Wicklow) - Posts: 54 - 28/11/2009 22:43:55    497263