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Dipping in and out but some of the expectations here are ridiculous. Getting out of div 3 would be massive but if the word is true and a couple of starters are missing the league or at least a few rounds then sligonian may get his wish with u20s being fast tracked in. The bottom line is between underage success and club success we are moving in the right direction.

westvoice (Sligo) - Posts: 58 - 14/12/2024 19:25:58    2583534

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Johncreilly quote "Tony McEntee can be criticised like the rest of them"

You can say that but in my experience and the evidence on here would suggest he can't amongst some. If anyone critcise's McEntee, Eoinog, Taypot, breakingball yourself etc.. will jump and attack the persons character or accused of being the same account. Ye rarely debate what's been said.

He wasn't even criticised on here recently, it was a post that said Sligo are joint favorites with Kildare and me saying the pressure is on with progress with underage and clubs that got his followers triggered.

SligoJoe, I am glad you are a happy but some people are easier pleased than others.

Westvoice- Fermanagh a county that have had zero underage success, or club or schools success were in Div2 for a few years until last year and got 5 pts so not sure how its massive to think you can be getting promoted. We beat Westmeath comfortably.

Do you think McEntee or the players would share my expectations on promotion or pressure? I guarantee they do.

For the championship, we have beaten Mayo club champions and the u20s have beaten Mayo 3 years in a row so I wouldn't be waving the white flag on that one either.

Sligonian (Sligo) - Posts: 1739 - 14/12/2024 21:17:48    2583546

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Replying To Sligonian:  "Johncreilly quote "Tony McEntee can be criticised like the rest of them"

You can say that but in my experience and the evidence on here would suggest he can't amongst some. If anyone critcise's McEntee, Eoinog, Taypot, breakingball yourself etc.. will jump and attack the persons character or accused of being the same account. Ye rarely debate what's been said.

He wasn't even criticised on here recently, it was a post that said Sligo are joint favorites with Kildare and me saying the pressure is on with progress with underage and clubs that got his followers triggered.

SligoJoe, I am glad you are a happy but some people are easier pleased than others.

Westvoice- Fermanagh a county that have had zero underage success, or club or schools success were in Div2 for a few years until last year and got 5 pts so not sure how its massive to think you can be getting promoted. We beat Westmeath comfortably.

Do you think McEntee or the players would share my expectations on promotion or pressure? I guarantee they do.

For the championship, we have beaten Mayo club champions and the u20s have beaten Mayo 3 years in a row so I wouldn't be waving the white flag on that one either."
Chill, It's Christmas. There's no game for 6 weeks. Settle or you will get a coronary.

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 77 - 14/12/2024 21:54:07    2583554

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Replying To Sligonian:  "Johncreilly quote "Tony McEntee can be criticised like the rest of them"

You can say that but in my experience and the evidence on here would suggest he can't amongst some. If anyone critcise's McEntee, Eoinog, Taypot, breakingball yourself etc.. will jump and attack the persons character or accused of being the same account. Ye rarely debate what's been said.

He wasn't even criticised on here recently, it was a post that said Sligo are joint favorites with Kildare and me saying the pressure is on with progress with underage and clubs that got his followers triggered.

SligoJoe, I am glad you are a happy but some people are easier pleased than others.

Westvoice- Fermanagh a county that have had zero underage success, or club or schools success were in Div2 for a few years until last year and got 5 pts so not sure how its massive to think you can be getting promoted. We beat Westmeath comfortably.

Do you think McEntee or the players would share my expectations on promotion or pressure? I guarantee they do.

For the championship, we have beaten Mayo club champions and the u20s have beaten Mayo 3 years in a row so I wouldn't be waving the white flag on that one either."
There isn't a direct correlation between underage success and senior success. Kerry with 5 minor all irelands in a row being a perfect example. There's pressure on Mcentee to get us to div 2 as it's now year 5 but I'm just saying it won't be straightforward with the fixtures we have.

And I agree taking down Mayo in connacht should be a realistic target after the galway performance last year, Mayo are nowhere near the team they used to be.

westvoice (Sligo) - Posts: 58 - 15/12/2024 10:01:38    2583574

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I agree Westvoice.

O Hara is the new manager of Boyle. They've probably underachieved last few years with the Smith brothers and Cregg etc on their team.

Sligonian (Sligo) - Posts: 1739 - 15/12/2024 19:20:52    2583669

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Replying To Sligonian:  "Johncreilly quote "Tony McEntee can be criticised like the rest of them"

You can say that but in my experience and the evidence on here would suggest he can't amongst some. If anyone critcise's McEntee, Eoinog, Taypot, breakingball yourself etc.. will jump and attack the persons character or accused of being the same account. Ye rarely debate what's been said.

He wasn't even criticised on here recently, it was a post that said Sligo are joint favorites with Kildare and me saying the pressure is on with progress with underage and clubs that got his followers triggered.

SligoJoe, I am glad you are a happy but some people are easier pleased than others.

Westvoice- Fermanagh a county that have had zero underage success, or club or schools success were in Div2 for a few years until last year and got 5 pts so not sure how its massive to think you can be getting promoted. We beat Westmeath comfortably.

Do you think McEntee or the players would share my expectations on promotion or pressure? I guarantee they do.

For the championship, we have beaten Mayo club champions and the u20s have beaten Mayo 3 years in a row so I wouldn't be waving the white flag on that one either."
Man, did you read what I said? Criticise away but have some substance to what you're talking about. You question experience being an issue with the lads coming through but at the same time want them all pushed into the team but then, can't answer at who's expense they will go in for. It's baffling commentary.
They may get promoted through a bit of luck without playing that unbelievably well. They may come short through a bit of bad luck.And I fully agree that they are just as ambitious. But ahead of any of it, can you tell us EXACTLY what he is doing wrong and what you would like him to do ahead of the league? Because a silly statement like, "if they don't get promoted, it's a failure" means nothing in truth.

johncreilly (Sligo) - Posts: 127 - 16/12/2024 09:46:56    2583712

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Replying To Sligonian:  "I agree Westvoice.

O Hara is the new manager of Boyle. They've probably underachieved last few years with the Smith brothers and Cregg etc on their team."
Similar to Molaise Gaels, they have also under achieved.

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 77 - 16/12/2024 10:18:20    2583714

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Replying To johncreilly:  "Man, did you read what I said? Criticise away but have some substance to what you're talking about. You question experience being an issue with the lads coming through but at the same time want them all pushed into the team but then, can't answer at who's expense they will go in for. It's baffling commentary.
They may get promoted through a bit of luck without playing that unbelievably well. They may come short through a bit of bad luck.And I fully agree that they are just as ambitious. But ahead of any of it, can you tell us EXACTLY what he is doing wrong and what you would like him to do ahead of the league? Because a silly statement like, "if they don't get promoted, it's a failure" means nothing in truth."
My issue with him is his man management skills. Two players from my club won't play for him after year 1 of his reign. Maybe he has improved in that regard since then but his interviews with the media suggest otherwise.

Anto (Sligo) - Posts: 366 - 16/12/2024 12:45:31    2583732

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Replying To Anto:  "My issue with him is his man management skills. Two players from my club won't play for him after year 1 of his reign. Maybe he has improved in that regard since then but his interviews with the media suggest otherwise."
I know you are not a fan of his and that's perfectly fine with me because you don't go and try to force your opinion down the throat of everyone else. I think I also know the 2 players from your club that allegedly refused to play. No manager will get 100% buy in from every player but if you get 90/95 % of the players in the county to commit then you are doing well. Behind the scenes there are a range of issues that make commitment to the Co set up a non runner. I know of players who just won't get the time off work to play. Not everyone has a 9 to 5 job and a flexible boss. Sometimes when these players won't commit the rumours start that he won't play for the manager. What's worse is that sometimes the manager gets flak for not picking a certain player when it's the player that can't commit.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 1978 - 16/12/2024 13:55:53    2583744

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Replying To Anto:  "My issue with him is his man management skills. Two players from my club won't play for him after year 1 of his reign. Maybe he has improved in that regard since then but his interviews with the media suggest otherwise."
A tale as old as time, every county has players who for one reason or another don't want to play senior inter county football. My belief is If someone really wants to they'd put the head down work hard and get their place. Blaming a manager because you dont like him is a cop out.

westvoice (Sligo) - Posts: 58 - 17/12/2024 08:03:04    2583818

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Replying To Anto:  "My issue with him is his man management skills. Two players from my club won't play for him after year 1 of his reign. Maybe he has improved in that regard since then but his interviews with the media suggest otherwise."
Some from my own club wouldn't either. They put it down to time in most cases and that is absolutely their prerogative. They served their clubs with great honor. It should be said they would neither commit for many previous management teams. I think that's a tale as old as time as the other posters above stated. I think the second line is an unknowing and an absolutely dreadful remark and you've no idea what you're talking about. For the sake of you keeping some face here, let's not go further with that. The players in there seem extremely happy with this management team from the few I've spoke to.
Ask yourself, is wanting incredibly high standards the reason you don't like him? But also, you want results? Make up your mind.

johncreilly (Sligo) - Posts: 127 - 17/12/2024 09:32:37    2583821

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Replying To Anto:  "My issue with him is his man management skills. Two players from my club won't play for him after year 1 of his reign. Maybe he has improved in that regard since then but his interviews with the media suggest otherwise."
You should remove that post. You didn't name the 2 players from your club. Tactless and insipid.

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 77 - 17/12/2024 10:53:02    2583829

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Replying To Taypot:  "You should remove that post. You didn't name the 2 players from your club. Tactless and insipid."
Are you really calling for players to be named?

MrUnderhill (Sligo) - Posts: 69 - 17/12/2024 13:32:11    2583851

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Replying To MrUnderhill:  "Are you really calling for players to be named?"
No, he isn't. The admin has clearly removed the player named. Taypot it absolutely on point with what he said. I'm sure a few saw it. In poor taste.

johncreilly (Sligo) - Posts: 127 - 17/12/2024 14:09:11    2583857

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Replying To westvoice:  "There isn't a direct correlation between underage success and senior success. Kerry with 5 minor all irelands in a row being a perfect example. There's pressure on Mcentee to get us to div 2 as it's now year 5 but I'm just saying it won't be straightforward with the fixtures we have.

And I agree taking down Mayo in connacht should be a realistic target after the galway performance last year, Mayo are nowhere near the team they used to be."
Kerry being a perfect example? All Ireland semi finalists this year losing to the eventual winners after extra time. 2023 All Ireland finalist losing in added time and 2022 All Ireland winners. All of Kerry main players the last few years came from those 5 minor teams and without that minor success Kerry would have struggled to have reached the All Ireland semi final in any of the last three years.

I agree that should be realistic target in Connacht in 2025.

Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 266 - 17/12/2024 17:23:10    2583879

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Replying To Drax_the_destroyer:  "Kerry being a perfect example? All Ireland semi finalists this year losing to the eventual winners after extra time. 2023 All Ireland finalist losing in added time and 2022 All Ireland winners. All of Kerry main players the last few years came from those 5 minor teams and without that minor success Kerry would have struggled to have reached the All Ireland semi final in any of the last three years.

I agree that should be realistic target in Connacht in 2025."
Plus Kildare reached 2 back to back U.20 finals winning one of them and last year got relegated to Div 3

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 1978 - 17/12/2024 19:21:05    2583897

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Replying To eoinog:  "Plus Kildare reached 2 back to back U.20 finals winning one of them and last year got relegated to Div 3"
Would be good to know how many of that relegated Kildare team came from U20 all Ireland team?

MrUnderhill (Sligo) - Posts: 69 - 17/12/2024 21:50:03    2583915

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Replying To johncreilly:  "No, he isn't. The admin has clearly removed the player named. Taypot it absolutely on point with what he said. I'm sure a few saw it. In poor taste."
Admin has blocked my last 2 posts so all I'll say is I stand over my original post. I heard the info from one of the players involved and some of his family members. If you don't believe it, that's fine.

Anto (Sligo) - Posts: 366 - 18/12/2024 08:37:50    2583940

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Replying To MrUnderhill:  "Would be good to know how many of that relegated Kildare team came from U20 all Ireland team?"
Ask sligonian,

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 77 - 18/12/2024 09:30:22    2583948

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Replying To Anto:  "Admin has blocked my last 2 posts so all I'll say is I stand over my original post. I heard the info from one of the players involved and some of his family members. If you don't believe it, that's fine."
It's nothing to do with football. Respect for the deceased. Now drop the subject please

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 77 - 18/12/2024 09:32:08    2583949

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