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Replying To leitrim4sam: "It would be interesting to pin point why these 4 clubs are so far ahead of everybody else. Are St. Mary's, Fenagh, Mohill and SOH just all currently blessed with generational talents? Are their players just more committed and focused, were these clubs the first to introduce the nursery program and are now benefitting from bringing these players up and developing them properly. They are so far ahead of the rest it's scandalous, not on them but on the gap between them and other senior clubs. The 41 point beating that Dromahair received in a senior championship game is harrowing stuff" I think in Fenaghs case it's a generational talented group as they have a lot of players in or around county set ups in the last Nunber of years. They seem a very committed and self driven group who are craving that senior title. I would say it's now or never for them as a quick look at the underage coming through and they are really struggling for numbers and playing in the lowest grades so the conveyer belt of talent is drying up. I think Mary's will completely dominate Leitrim football over the next Nunber of years and unfortunately with rural depopulation this maybe a tide that can't be turned. Carrick is booming. lugdrum (Leitrim) - Posts: 357 - 18/08/2024 23:25:19 2565735 Link
Replying To lugdrum: "It needs to be put to a 4 team senior championship if we are honest. That obviously can't happen. But 4 teams are so far ahead it's outrageous. I was at the Fenagh game on Friday Night they have the best forwards in the championship but defensively very open and this is where they may fall down. As for the disagreement between players and management looks like the management of Fenagh walked after the game how true this is I don't no but if they have then that's a huge blow to this group as they are very experienced management come crunch championship time." Very unusual if true. They appear to be doing something right, just got bad draws at the start. The gap is actually frightening between the top 4 and the rest, correct that Fenagh have excellent scoring forwards that are keeping them in this championship, the other 3 are town teams with bigger population but also just seem to have their house in order in terms of s&c, fitness, tactics and doing the to right things and this takes years to implement gaelsboy (Leitrim) - Posts: 562 - 18/08/2024 23:30:12 2565738 Link
take the 2 O'Rourkes out of fenagh they're basic enough. Donal Wrynn isn't the player he was and struggles against fit fast teams. McLoughlins are big and physical but skill levels are basic. they have to keep both Ryan and Riordan fully fit to hope to have any say meathbasedfan (Leitrim) - Posts: 123 - 19/08/2024 08:52:03 2565759 Link
Replying To leitrim4sam: "It would be interesting to pin point why these 4 clubs are so far ahead of everybody else. Are St. Mary's, Fenagh, Mohill and SOH just all currently blessed with generational talents? Are their players just more committed and focused, were these clubs the first to introduce the nursery program and are now benefitting from bringing these players up and developing them properly. They are so far ahead of the rest it's scandalous, not on them but on the gap between them and other senior clubs. The 41 point beating that Dromahair received in a senior championship game is harrowing stuff" I agree that a 41 point loss in championship is quite ridiculous. However, Carrigallen lost by 4 and 5 points to Ballinamore and Carrick respectively in their last two games when both teams needed a win to make the league final. Ballinamore was down Dean McGovern and Carrick down Mark Diffley but otherwise full strength so does go to show teams can be competitive against the "big guns". A very strong argument could be made that Dromahair, at present, are a mediocre Intermediate team at best and shouldn't be in Senior Championship. Mohill are who I would keep put my money on having watched each of the "big guns". DontMindMe (Leitrim) - Posts: 3 - 19/08/2024 10:33:22 2565778 Link
What's the story with North Leitrim clubs being so poor this year? eslinchickenmaryland (Leitrim) - Posts: 274 - 19/08/2024 11:06:29 2565786 Link
Replying To DontMindMe: "I agree that a 41 point loss in championship is quite ridiculous. However, Carrigallen lost by 4 and 5 points to Ballinamore and Carrick respectively in their last two games when both teams needed a win to make the league final. Ballinamore was down Dean McGovern and Carrick down Mark Diffley but otherwise full strength so does go to show teams can be competitive against the "big guns". A very strong argument could be made that Dromahair, at present, are a mediocre Intermediate team at best and shouldn't be in Senior Championship. Mohill are who I would keep put my money on having watched each of the "big guns"." Mohill haven't been tested yet and won't be until the semi unless they get a few good challenges,so it's hard to know what there like Redlad6 (Leitrim) - Posts: 30 - 19/08/2024 11:19:35 2565791 Link
Replying To DontMindMe: "I agree that a 41 point loss in championship is quite ridiculous. However, Carrigallen lost by 4 and 5 points to Ballinamore and Carrick respectively in their last two games when both teams needed a win to make the league final. Ballinamore was down Dean McGovern and Carrick down Mark Diffley but otherwise full strength so does go to show teams can be competitive against the "big guns". A very strong argument could be made that Dromahair, at present, are a mediocre Intermediate team at best and shouldn't be in Senior Championship. Mohill are who I would keep put my money on having watched each of the "big guns"." The game you are talking about was over at half time, 9 points to 1. At that stage SOH were already in a final, empty the bench and make it through without further injuries, so your argument that Carrigallen "put" it up to them is laughable. "A strong argument can be made that they are a mediocre intermediate team", lol, what gave that away lad the 41 point drumming or the 26F 95A score line after 3 games. It's a four team championship for the foreseeable, with the rest just there to make up the numbers an fight it out at relegation level. straightred (Leitrim) - Posts: 55 - 20/08/2024 15:15:40 2566016 Link
Any word on Graham's back room team. Is the current management team staying on just without Andy involved? I hope Barry McWeeney stays on he has a bright future as a coach and a proper Leitrim man. I'd like to see Graham freshen things up and maybe bring in someone from the Tyrone/Armagh coaching brigade who make us steally tough to beat we will need that in Div 3. I believe if berine comes back along with Ryan and Darragh Rooney we have forwards to be really competitive and have a couple Of the u20s coming through. We could be a match for anyone in Div 3. The defence was like the parting of the seas at times last year and that won't cut it in Div 3 lugdrum (Leitrim) - Posts: 357 - 21/08/2024 12:30:50 2566145 Link
Replying To lugdrum: "Any word on Graham's back room team. Is the current management team staying on just without Andy involved? I hope Barry McWeeney stays on he has a bright future as a coach and a proper Leitrim man. I'd like to see Graham freshen things up and maybe bring in someone from the Tyrone/Armagh coaching brigade who make us steally tough to beat we will need that in Div 3. I believe if berine comes back along with Ryan and Darragh Rooney we have forwards to be really competitive and have a couple Of the u20s coming through. We could be a match for anyone in Div 3. The defence was like the parting of the seas at times last year and that won't cut it in Div 3" Barry McWeeney is definitely staying on, heard it directly from him. Haven't heard of anyone else yet. meathbasedfan (Leitrim) - Posts: 123 - 21/08/2024 14:35:40 2566182 Link
Replying To meathbasedfan: "Barry McWeeney is definitely staying on, heard it directly from him. Haven't heard of anyone else yet." Excellent news masseyferguson (Leitrim) - Posts: 107 - 21/08/2024 15:29:02 2566190 Link
In Darragh Rooney, Keith Beirne (maybe), Ryan O'Rourke, Barry McNulty (who I think is really going to show hos talent next year) we have 4 forwards as good as anyone in Division 3. Honeyman and Cox could also burst through. Then even Tom Prior and Riordan O'Rourke improved last year. We have serious attacking options. Hopefully Jordan Reynolds will be back in. The midfield is a serious issue without Dolan (emigrating) who when fit can field and get around the pitch as good as anyone. Donal Wrynn is ageing and Mark Plunkett is also emigrating. Jack Gilheany is probably more of a 6 in my eyes. In our defence I'd only really trust Donal Casey, Adam Reynolds (if he gets into the team) and Jack Foley. A few of the U20s from this year may get into the defence but will struggle S&C wise in IC Football though Eanna McNamara looks a gem. Cathal McHugh and Jamie McGreal were good bolters this year but we need more. McGloin and Heslin if they can get themselves fit! And maybe Conor Dwyer? Leitrim1234 (Leitrim) - Posts: 313 - 21/08/2024 15:37:37 2566191 Link
Replying To lugdrum: "It needs to be put to a 4 team senior championship if we are honest. That obviously can't happen. But 4 teams are so far ahead it's outrageous. I was at the Fenagh game on Friday Night they have the best forwards in the championship but defensively very open and this is where they may fall down. As for the disagreement between players and management looks like the management of Fenagh walked after the game how true this is I don't no but if they have then that's a huge blow to this group as they are very experienced management come crunch championship time." Looks like the management has walked alright. Not really surprised, it's definitely not the first time it has happened and probably won't be the last. There's far too many big personalities within the club that want to have their say and think they know it all and at the end of the day, those people have won nothing playing or managing. To lose a management team that has won multiple senior championships in multiple counties in this way, tells you all you need to know about Fenagh! TaytoFoley (Leitrim) - Posts: 84 - 21/08/2024 15:37:49 2566192 Link
Replying To TaytoFoley: "Looks like the management has walked alright. Not really surprised, it's definitely not the first time it has happened and probably won't be the last. There's far too many big personalities within the club that want to have their say and think they know it all and at the end of the day, those people have won nothing playing or managing. To lose a management team that has won multiple senior championships in multiple counties in this way, tells you all you need to know about Fenagh!" They'll have to visit Lough Derg and say a few more prayers if they want to win chamionship now. It would take a miracle. Unlucky on the McCormacks who are great managers and have a cv to back it. It's a bad sign that two of the best football men/managers in the country have jumped ship. I'd say they will have no end of clubs looking for their services. Either man would be a great addition to Micky Grahams backroom team. Leitrimforliam (Leitrim) - Posts: 324 - 21/08/2024 17:00:05 2566207 Link
Replying To TaytoFoley: "Looks like the management has walked alright. Not really surprised, it's definitely not the first time it has happened and probably won't be the last. There's far too many big personalities within the club that want to have their say and think they know it all and at the end of the day, those people have won nothing playing or managing. To lose a management team that has won multiple senior championships in multiple counties in this way, tells you all you need to know about Fenagh!" Very true they blamed a few mangers over the last few years. If they don't win the championship this year mabe then they will have to realise were the problem lies Thejampot (Leitrim) - Posts: 342 - 21/08/2024 18:01:44 2566215 Link
Replying To TaytoFoley: "Looks like the management has walked alright. Not really surprised, it's definitely not the first time it has happened and probably won't be the last. There's far too many big personalities within the club that want to have their say and think they know it all and at the end of the day, those people have won nothing playing or managing. To lose a management team that has won multiple senior championships in multiple counties in this way, tells you all you need to know about Fenagh!" I find this hard to believe. With only a month of football left!! Leitrim2024 (Leitrim) - Posts: 61 - 21/08/2024 20:38:45 2566229 Link
Replying To TaytoFoley: "Looks like the management has walked alright. Not really surprised, it's definitely not the first time it has happened and probably won't be the last. There's far too many big personalities within the club that want to have their say and think they know it all and at the end of the day, those people have won nothing playing or managing. To lose a management team that has won multiple senior championships in multiple counties in this way, tells you all you need to know about Fenagh!" Looks like or has? Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1017 - 21/08/2024 21:03:23 2566232 Link
Interesting who takes the line for Fenagh now if the management have walked away. Let's be honest who ever is the inside man with an outside management is usually just a yes man and wouldn't be capable of taking a training. I don't even no who that person is in Fenagh so I could be completely wrong but from down through the years it's usually just a dedicated club man who will always be on time and make sure the bibs/balls etc are found after training and games. If the team is united then they could still win a championship let's be honest the fitness and hard work is done now and maybe this will galvanise the team to win a championship again I don't think it will tho lugdrum (Leitrim) - Posts: 357 - 22/08/2024 12:04:08 2566279 Link
I think people will be surprised with who has been rumoured to have taken over the Fenagh franchise. It appears to be a left field inexperienced joint coaching ticket. eslinchickenmaryland (Leitrim) - Posts: 274 - 22/08/2024 13:48:23 2566288 Link
Replying To eslinchickenmaryland: "I think people will be surprised with who has been rumoured to have taken over the Fenagh franchise. It appears to be a left field inexperienced joint coaching ticket." Spill the beans AverageFootball (Leitrim) - Posts: 16 - 22/08/2024 14:19:39 2566295 Link
Replying To AverageFootball: "Spill the beans" Mulligan williesboy (Leitrim) - Posts: 415 - 22/08/2024 16:17:02 2566316 Link