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Replying To ForeverBlue2:  "The managerial merry go round continues…. . When will CB's realise that outside managers are there for one reason and one reason only…Surely there are people within Leitrim capable of managing their county team….? Maybe the same financial package would not be offered to them…?"
As stated above, there is no one with the right experience internal. Open to objection but I don't think we have had a senior manager in the last 20 years from the county that achieved anything with us.
Sure we could take a punt to save cash but if they don't get buy in from players and players refuse to commit, any sort of progress made would be for nothing.

gaelsboy (Leitrim) - Posts: 579 - 11/08/2024 11:51:18    2564584

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Replying To eslinchickenmaryland:  "When did you get the job as spokesperson of the county? Have you talked to every person living in the country to come up with this? What is the basis of that assumption you've been made. BTW there's no one here not wishing him well in future."
Just talking to ordinary supporters.They liked him and
and believed he got great buy in from players brought in a lot of new talent .Above all he changed the mindset of players.

I accept this is not the bile expressed by a very vocal minority on this site

However, as Leitrim supporters it is time to move on and get behind Mickey Graham and his team.

I would much prefer to see discussions about
structural changes to improve the development of football in the county.As another poster has said senior managers can only work with the talent they have .That work will have started at least 10 years before a player joins the senior panel.

joeman123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 517 - 11/08/2024 11:57:15    2564585

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Replying To joeman123:  "Just talking to ordinary supporters.They liked him and
and believed he got great buy in from players brought in a lot of new talent .Above all he changed the mindset of players.

I accept this is not the bile expressed by a very vocal minority on this site

However, as Leitrim supporters it is time to move on and get behind Mickey Graham and his team.

I would much prefer to see discussions about
structural changes to improve the development of football in the county.As another poster has said senior managers can only work with the talent they have .That work will have started at least 10 years before a player joins the senior panel."
There's no bile here at all, just people with differing opinions.
Sure he is a very likeable chap I'd say, again no one doubting that.
I understand you were a major fan but for many 'ordinary supporters' I've talked to that defeat to NY defines his time with us, that is tough but that is the possibility when you take over a county.

We all wish Mickey well and we hope the lads can stay in div 3. If he manages to guide that result then that will be a major achievement for us.

eslinchickenmaryland (Leitrim) - Posts: 274 - 11/08/2024 12:49:01    2564588

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Replying To JimmyNail:  "Fenagh in a spot of bother now."
Soh look like the real thing and Tom prior to come in to the team ,Fenagh could be out by next week if the draw goes wrong for them

Redlad6 (Leitrim) - Posts: 30 - 11/08/2024 14:50:29    2564600

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I don't understand how the NY game defines Moran. Yes it was disappointing but it was in a competition that we never winning (Connacht championship) what defines Moran is that he left us in Div 3 and has put structures in place for S&C etc to be continued. He has done more in 3 years to try and improve things than the county head of coaching has done in the last 20+ years. Our underage teams are
Away off S&C and skill wise. I hope Graham can continue the work Moran has done and I also hope the county board can over hall our under age and get in a head of coaching that knows what he is at

lugdrum (Leitrim) - Posts: 357 - 11/08/2024 15:07:05    2564601

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Replying To Redlad6:  "Soh look like the real thing and Tom prior to come in to the team ,Fenagh could be out by next week if the draw goes wrong for them"
Never got to any games the weekend. Is there is 3 or 4 rounds to be played? Fenagh will make it through to the 1/4 finals with a win in the next round.

williesboy (Leitrim) - Posts: 435 - 11/08/2024 16:00:12    2564605

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Replying To williesboy:  "Never got to any games the weekend. Is there is 3 or 4 rounds to be played? Fenagh will make it through to the 1/4 finals with a win in the next round."
2 more rounds to be played in Senior. Fenagh need to win the last 2 games. Avoid Mohil and that won't be an issue I don't think.

lugdrum (Leitrim) - Posts: 357 - 11/08/2024 17:53:38    2564620

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Replying To eslinchickenmaryland:  "Well Mayo aren't currently pulling up trees in fairness so he could be the perfect fit for yee to raise up a level if he was that good with us in your opinion"
Yeah we haven't been but we are still a division1 team for the past few years consistently you are division. 3 and have been division 4 for years to until Andy took over and got your s & C up a bit to get you to division 3.

I wasn't trying to be dis respectful but you just can't compare mayo to letrim. Andy moran was a good fit for you but wouldn't have been a good fit for any diviosin 1 team not just mayo but he will in the future.

You can't blame Andy moran for not getting you up to division 2 as I said you need a shake up from the ground up concencentrate on younger under age players get their S&C up..

Look at Ryan O Donoghue he was running behind his dad's car at 15 at night and early morning to get his s & C up that's what makes the difference S&C.

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 106 - 11/08/2024 21:03:21    2564660

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Replying To Square_B:  "Of course you wouldn't but you'd expect that he'd be good enough little old Leitrim with a few months management experience with his own club.

We've a got a new manager BTW. Kinda says it all when you don't already know that."
I'm convinced Square_B and eslinchicken are the same person.

Leitrimforliam (Leitrim) - Posts: 326 - 12/08/2024 08:54:44    2564695

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Senior draw for this weekend is harsh on some teams. 4 points will guarantee a q/f spot. 3 points may yet be enough for q/f spot.

Leitrim Gaels v Aughawillian
The winner should secure a q/f spot. Loser will be in a precarious position.

SOH v Dromahair
SOH are safely into knockouts. Dromahair looks destaint for relegation playoffs.

Mohill v Manor
Mohill, like SOH, is safe. Awful draw for Manorhamilton and their last game is guaranteed to be against SOH or Fenagh.

Fenagh v Annaduff
A game Fenagh must win, and if they do, they will avoid the big teams for their last game.
If Annaduff lose, they will hope to avoid SOH and Mohill in their last game.

Gortletteragh v Mary's
Mary's should progress safely into knockouts.
Gortletteragh has been unlucky to date with the draws. But if results go as expected this weekend, Gortletteragh could yet be playing a "winner takes all" game against Aughawillian or Annaduff in their last game.

Leitrim2024 (Leitrim) - Posts: 61 - 12/08/2024 09:48:15    2564705

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Replying To Leitrim2024:  "Predictions this weekend. I got 6/8 last weekend, and my 2 losses were draws.

Mohill v Gortletteragh
Mohill is an experienced and battle hardened team, and they should have that bit too much for a young Gortletteragh team .
Mohill by 5

Manor v Leitrim Gaels
Could go either way, but home advantage might be enough to edge this.
Manor by 1

Ballinamore v Fenagh
Fenagh were missing a few players last week, and their return may be enough to swing it.
Fenagh by 1

Annaduff v Dromahair
Both teams will be delighted with this draw. A loss for either team and the relegation playoffs look a certainty.
Annaduff by 3

Mary's v Aughawillian
I was at Mary's last 2 games. I'm don't know who will stop them this year.
Mary's by 5

Intermediate
Carrigallen v Ballinaglera
Carrigallen had a tough league, and it's difficult to measure where their at. Ballinaglera will be happy with the consistency they showed in Div 2. There's not much in this.
Ballinaglera by 1

Drumkeeran v Aughnasheelin
A narrow last day loss cost Drumkeeran promotion to Div 1. Aughnasheelin are struggling for form.
Drumkeeran by 5.

Junior A
Eslin v Cloone
Eslin played most of the league without Conor Beirne, and his return if fit could make this close. However, Cloone has better strength in depth and should shade it.
Cloone by 4

Gortletteragh B v Bornacoola
With the turnover of players Gortletteragh have had, its hard to know how strong their 2nd team will be. I even heard one of Gortletteragh's players joined Bornacoola during the summer, which is interesting.
Bornacoola is too big a club to be playing Junior and should win.
Bornacoola by 5

Manor B v Melvin Gaels B
Manor should have the strength in depth to edge this one.
Manor by 3

Glenfarne v Annaduff B
Glenfarne showed some improvement as the league progressed and should be too strong for Annaduff's second team.
Glenfarne by 3"
Results show what you know

DontMindMe (Leitrim) - Posts: 7 - 12/08/2024 10:07:30    2564709

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Replying To S1234:  "Yeah we haven't been but we are still a division1 team for the past few years consistently you are division. 3 and have been division 4 for years to until Andy took over and got your s & C up a bit to get you to division 3.

I wasn't trying to be dis respectful but you just can't compare mayo to letrim. Andy moran was a good fit for you but wouldn't have been a good fit for any diviosin 1 team not just mayo but he will in the future.

You can't blame Andy moran for not getting you up to division 2 as I said you need a shake up from the ground up concencentrate on younger under age players get their S&C up..

Look at Ryan O Donoghue he was running behind his dad's car at 15 at night and early morning to get his s & C up that's what makes the difference S&C."
Oh sure we wouldn't be fit for div 2 at this stage anyway.

In fairness if that is true about the player you mentioned then it isn't worth it because at the end of his career he will have the same amount of All Ireland senior medals as a Leitrim player.

eslinchickenmaryland (Leitrim) - Posts: 274 - 12/08/2024 14:01:14    2564766

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Replying To Leitrimforliam:  "I'm convinced Square_B and eslinchicken are the same person."
Square_B is definitely using multiple accounts.

Leitrim_12 (Leitrim) - Posts: 71 - 12/08/2024 15:19:40    2564782

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I think there needs to be a rule brought in that referees can't ref a senior game if they are also a senior footballer.

Leitrimforliam (Leitrim) - Posts: 326 - 12/08/2024 15:44:07    2564787

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Replying To Leitrim_12:  "Square_B is definitely using multiple accounts."
Oh do I now? Is it because you don't like what's been said is that it? I've one account and one account only.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1055 - 12/08/2024 16:04:39    2564789

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Replying To Leitrimforliam:  "I'm convinced Square_B and eslinchicken are the same person."
Right now Leitrim football doesn't need unhelpful speculation. We need to be as one and back Mickey.

eslinchickenmaryland (Leitrim) - Posts: 274 - 12/08/2024 16:06:55    2564790

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Replying To Leitrimforliam:  "I'm convinced Square_B and eslinchicken are the same person."
Oh you're 'CONVINCED' are you? How many accounts do you have? I've only the one for the record... I hardly need another now in fairness.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1055 - 12/08/2024 16:07:27    2564792

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Replying To DontMindMe:  "Results show what you know"
Trying to predict game results is a bit of fun. Don't be so touchy!
I look forward to your predictions for this weekend.

Leitrim2024 (Leitrim) - Posts: 61 - 12/08/2024 16:11:03    2564793

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Replying To Square_B:  "Oh you're 'CONVINCED' are you? How many accounts do you have? I've only the one for the record... I hardly need another now in fairness."
Convinced may be coming on too strong. I am about 90% sure. I have one account.

Your writing style and patterns, as well as the usage of the same abbreviations, are quite similar to those of the Eslinchicken account. Also, the most of the issues you make are same or quite similar. That being said, I agree with much of what both accounts publish, and the Eslinchicken account postings are entertaining. You both have an unhealthy infatuation with Andy Moran. That being said, I wanted him to leave at the end of the year also. But he's gone now, so let's move on and focus on the future.

Leitrimforliam (Leitrim) - Posts: 326 - 12/08/2024 16:46:49    2564803

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Replying To Leitrimforliam:  "Convinced may be coming on too strong. I am about 90% sure. I have one account.

Your writing style and patterns, as well as the usage of the same abbreviations, are quite similar to those of the Eslinchicken account. Also, the most of the issues you make are same or quite similar. That being said, I agree with much of what both accounts publish, and the Eslinchicken account postings are entertaining. You both have an unhealthy infatuation with Andy Moran. That being said, I wanted him to leave at the end of the year also. But he's gone now, so let's move on and focus on the future."
I have only one account and I have no infatuations so you are 93% incorrect but thank you for the praise.

I'm ready to move on and focus on the Coach Graham era, unfortunately others here are harking back to the near past and how successful it was...which it wasn't.

But as the old saying goes 'when the moon rises sideways over Aughavas on a frosty morning then the geese need to be let reap the corn'

eslinchickenmaryland (Leitrim) - Posts: 274 - 12/08/2024 16:54:13    2564805

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