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Replying To Seanfanbocht: "Dublin will be going for an insider, probably Ger Brennan." Dublin are now well back in chasing pack. Getting to the last 4 will be considered a good yeat for them. Ger Brennan is the obvious choice. But he will have a task on his hands getting Dublin back to the top. Will Cluxton go. They do not seem to have a second choice keeper which is s concern for them. No doubt a lot of dilemmas for the next man at the helm Jack L (None) - Posts: 3172 - 29/06/2025 12:05:56 2622025 Link
I don't think Roscommon will have any issue attracting a manager. They'll surely relish challenging for promotion in year two. bláthach (Leitrim) - Posts: 164 - 29/06/2025 13:32:20 2622051 Link
Is there learnings there for us from Meath in how an astute manager can turn things around in a short space of time? Things that stood out for me watching the QFs so far is how we really need to up the physicality and tackling intensity. Nothing really we can do about having tall men at midfield. Good direct play will be rewarded as well. We seem to have a lack of mobility compared to other teams. The way teams break at speed is such an advantage. Can this be worked on? Or even something that can be developed from underage. Commiserations to our neighbours. Too many comebacks seemed to take its toll. Meath played a very hard but very attractive game and fair play to them. Div 2 will be very interesting next year with Derry, Tyrone and Meath. FullOfPorter (Roscommon) - Posts: 231 - 29/06/2025 16:48:10 2622162 Link
Davy Burke in his next media piece is sure to tell us all that two All Ireland semi finalists in Meath and kerry was in our group and both fully deserved their wins today. Meanwhile the group of death according to many pundits (Derry,Dublin,Galway and Armagh) all out before the last 4 stage. The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4102 - 29/06/2025 18:05:43 2622218 Link
Replying To bláthach: "I don't think Roscommon will have any issue attracting a manager. They'll surely relish challenging for promotion in year two." What's the point in coming on here with silly wisecracks. You mustn't be too busy. endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2497 - 29/06/2025 18:07:57 2622221 Link
Replying To bláthach: "I don't think Roscommon will have any issue attracting a manager. They'll surely relish challenging for promotion in year two." Buddy if you were from galway or maybe even mayo it might be understandable But will you hush your from Leitrim like won one game this year against Tipperary Too scared to play the almighty fermangh Talking about us next year, bro I don't think you will even beat Waterford next year on current form And of course unfortunately i don't think you will even win the all Ireland next year and beat Longford in division four in the Shannon side el Classico Barry macnulty is class tho I'll give you that Gavlar (Roscommon) - Posts: 7 - 29/06/2025 18:11:31 2622224 Link
Replying To Gavlar: "Buddy if you were from galway or maybe even mayo it might be understandable But will you hush your from Leitrim like won one game this year against Tipperary Too scared to play the almighty fermangh Talking about us next year, bro I don't think you will even beat Waterford next year on current form And of course unfortunately i don't think you will even win the all Ireland next year and beat Longford in division four in the Shannon side el Classico Barry macnulty is class tho I'll give you that" What does bro mean please? Is it local Roscommon slang? Thanks. bláthach (Leitrim) - Posts: 164 - 29/06/2025 18:54:02 2622251 Link
Replying To FullOfPorter: "Is there learnings there for us from Meath in how an astute manager can turn things around in a short space of time? Things that stood out for me watching the QFs so far is how we really need to up the physicality and tackling intensity. Nothing really we can do about having tall men at midfield. Good direct play will be rewarded as well. We seem to have a lack of mobility compared to other teams. The way teams break at speed is such an advantage. Can this be worked on? Or even something that can be developed from underage. Commiserations to our neighbours. Too many comebacks seemed to take its toll. Meath played a very hard but very attractive game and fair play to them. Div 2 will be very interesting next year with Derry, Tyrone and Meath." I thought Armagh were really poor today but Roscommon certainly can learn from how Kerry targeted Rafferty's kick out. Listening to Jack O'Connor afterwards, it's obvious that Kerry had studied the direction of Armagh's kick outs to disrupt them.Ethan Rafferty imploded and Kerry, despite being minus their first choice midfield, dominated possession and romped home. Agree that Robbie Brennan has done a great job with Meath. They won't win the All Ireland this year but I'd say they'll win it in the next couple of years. With all the rule changes in the game, a team needs a serious manager to be competitive at the top level. endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2497 - 29/06/2025 19:15:58 2622262 Link
Replying To The_analyser: "Davy Burke in his next media piece is sure to tell us all that two All Ireland semi finalists in Meath and kerry was in our group and both fully deserved their wins today. Meanwhile the group of death according to many pundits (Derry,Dublin,Galway and Armagh) all out before the last 4 stage." "Jez lads, Meath are a right good outfit" how many times did we hear that, swap Meath for any team that beat us! D.Hyde (Roscommon) - Posts: 298 - 29/06/2025 19:39:32 2622285 Link
Replying To D.Hyde: ""Jez lads, Meath are a right good outfit" how many times did we hear that, swap Meath for any team that beat us!" I'd imagine Galway will join ourselves, Sligo and that other County in seeking a new manager. Possible candidates for us Don Connellan if health is ok Mick Bohan, former Dublin ladies manager Dessie Farrell if he doesn't want to take a break. Has Ros connections I believe. Colm Collins who managed Clare very well for years. Micky Harte with John Rogers. Seanfanbocht (Roscommon) - Posts: 2487 - 29/06/2025 21:39:51 2622350 Link
Replying To bláthach: "I don't think Roscommon will have any issue attracting a manager. They'll surely relish challenging for promotion in year two." Hopefully we'll be able to field (: moros (Roscommon) - Posts: 1153 - 29/06/2025 22:07:32 2622369 Link
From watching the games over the weekend you can clearly see many of our problems. 1. The game is about pace which we lack 2. Our conditioning is still well off to mix it at the QF table 3. We cough up scores too easily. Our defending is reactive not proactive. 4. Inconsistent in midfield 5. The top teams make very little handling errors ( unforced ) 6. We've questions to be answered at number 1. There are more issues to deal with and a proper centre of excellence is still a long way off. Not going to name them but some players have gone over the top now and are on the wane. Going forward I believe we need an ex All Ireland winning player taking up the manager's role to instill a winning mentality. A top quality backs and forwards coach also and a few good men from within the county. We've not reached an All Ireland semi final since 1991 which is well over thirty years ago. moros (Roscommon) - Posts: 1153 - 29/06/2025 22:21:15 2622379 Link
Replying To endgame: "I thought Armagh were really poor today but Roscommon certainly can learn from how Kerry targeted Rafferty's kick out. Listening to Jack O'Connor afterwards, it's obvious that Kerry had studied the direction of Armagh's kick outs to disrupt them.Ethan Rafferty imploded and Kerry, despite being minus their first choice midfield, dominated possession and romped home. Agree that Robbie Brennan has done a great job with Meath. They won't win the All Ireland this year but I'd say they'll win it in the next couple of years. With all the rule changes in the game, a team needs a serious manager to be competitive at the top level." And Meath haven't exactly played much Div 1 football in recent times. Yet zero fear when playing the big boys and actually dispatching them as well. It's good to see heads up football being rewarded while we bizarrely persisted with a way of playing that should have been banished to the GAA scrap heap. FullOfPorter (Roscommon) - Posts: 231 - 29/06/2025 23:08:55 2622405 Link
Replying To moros: "From watching the games over the weekend you can clearly see many of our problems. 1. The game is about pace which we lack 2. Our conditioning is still well off to mix it at the QF table 3. We cough up scores too easily. Our defending is reactive not proactive. 4. Inconsistent in midfield 5. The top teams make very little handling errors ( unforced ) 6. We've questions to be answered at number 1. There are more issues to deal with and a proper centre of excellence is still a long way off. Not going to name them but some players have gone over the top now and are on the wane. Going forward I believe we need an ex All Ireland winning player taking up the manager's role to instill a winning mentality. A top quality backs and forwards coach also and a few good men from within the county. We've not reached an All Ireland semi final since 1991 which is well over thirty years ago." I'd agree with your observations. I'd also add in that our scoring execution was something we thought would just fall into place but needs serious work now as well. Our handling errors and coughing up possession looks like it's down to players not comfortable or confident in the system and style of play or just not switched on. I know Kerry are Kerry but lost a host of their midfielders yet went after that area with huge intensity and physicality against Armagh. The Galway game confirmed that we had major issues in the middle third but it took until the Cork game for us to figure out how to win breaking ball. FullOfPorter (Roscommon) - Posts: 231 - 29/06/2025 23:19:21 2622410 Link
Replying To D.Hyde: ""Jez lads, Meath are a right good outfit" how many times did we hear that, swap Meath for any team that beat us!" That's an excellent point heard that waffle about galway Derry even Kildare and Louth at times great success some more than others of course but didn't win the big prize even Armagh who did get over the line last year it's not a guarantee that they get back again it's so hard to break the mold i dont think its impossible Meath win an Ireland but again heard the story before But at least those teams are there or there abouts how long are we gonna be the brides maid the division 1/2 team when are we gonna break the mold when some of these teams were in division 3, 4 or the tealtenn cup and made leaps of progress ahead of us The next manager is a huge appointment fair play to Davy for leaving hopefully the next manager can see a bit of the club championship id love to win Connacht again or get to a semi but a quarter is a semi realistic aim considering the last four years Gavlar (Roscommon) - Posts: 7 - 29/06/2025 23:31:42 2622421 Link
Replying To bláthach: "What does bro mean please? Is it local Roscommon slang? Thanks." Bro stands for brother it's an abbreviation and it's well known slang in Roscommon and the rest of the developed world not surprised it hasn't reached lovely Leitrim yet Tbh Tbh stands for "to be honest" just in case that hasn't arrived in Leitrim either Gavlar (Roscommon) - Posts: 7 - 30/06/2025 01:32:00 2622450 Link
Replying To Gavlar: "Bro stands for brother it's an abbreviation and it's well known slang in Roscommon and the rest of the developed world not surprised it hasn't reached lovely Leitrim yet Tbh Tbh stands for "to be honest" just in case that hasn't arrived in Leitrim either" Don't engage, he'll wear himself out talking to his other account boxty. FullOfPorter (Roscommon) - Posts: 231 - 30/06/2025 10:57:23 2622546 Link
Replying To Gavlar: "Bro stands for brother it's an abbreviation and it's well known slang in Roscommon and the rest of the developed world not surprised it hasn't reached lovely Leitrim yet Tbh Tbh stands for "to be honest" just in case that hasn't arrived in Leitrim either" Thanks for clarifying that particular slang. However, two things to note. We write and speak correctly in Leitrim. We do not engage in abbreviations as it's lazy thanks. Also I am not your brother so I am unsure why you would call me "bro". So all in all it was a little bit silly. But thank you for clarifying. It really has made my day. bláthach (Leitrim) - Posts: 164 - 30/06/2025 11:41:45 2622571 Link
Can we ignore our leitrim brothers. Brillant performance from meath yesterday, went toe to toe with galway and showed huge resilience when galway got back into the game as opposed to when we played galway and were made to look like a junior team. they were winners of the tailteann cup only 2 years ago. Showing you don't need to competing in division 1 football to develop a team for championship football. With all the managerial vacancies going now, its going to make it even harder to get in a top manager. hontherossie (Roscommon) - Posts: 135 - 30/06/2025 12:04:06 2622579 Link
Meath are looking at a walloping could concede 4 or 5 goals the next day Yesterdays game was like watching our games versus likes of Louth and Meath which says more about how far and fast Galway slipped this year game to game than how good Meath were Yesterday's Meath Galway game was no better than ur standard division 2 match OhtobeARossie (Roscommon) - Posts: 1804 - 30/06/2025 12:29:05 2622591 Link