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Replying To jobber: "If its true which I doubt it would be great news.OBrien led us to Joe Mcdonagh then managed Dubln to the Leinster under 20 final in which they almost should have won. I heard from Dublin sources he should have got the Dublin senior job so tell me why would he take a number 2 job in Westmeath? iI find your news more like fake news from a board incapable of appointing anyone in either code!" It's true. Confirmed this morning. Corcoran also joining as coach too. Meeting various players throughout week to try get on board. Glennon has committed to next season. Big boost Greenandgoldie (Westmeath) - Posts: 149 - 19/09/2024 08:48:38 2570666 Link
Davy Fitzgerald has come out and encouraged Westmeath supporters to get behind Bulfin, that he worked with him for a long time and he always demands 110%. I would be more confident now knowing he's putting together a decent backroom team and news of a lot of our top players in the county planning on committing. Dheen (Westmeath) - Posts: 888 - 19/09/2024 09:52:57 2570680 Link
Replying To Greenandgoldie: "It's true. Confirmed this morning. Corcoran also joining as coach too. Meeting various players throughout week to try get on board. Glennon has committed to next season. Big boost" Fair play you got it right.This is a very positive development.O Brien was top notch with us and after his experience with Dublin can only have improved.This should settle the doubts supporters,Clubs, and above all the players have had. Lets hope the board give them the support they need and perhaps give O Brien the under 20s as well but that might be too much to hope for. jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1549 - 19/09/2024 14:00:46 2570758 Link
Replying To jobber: "Fair play you got it right.This is a very positive development.O Brien was top notch with us and after his experience with Dublin can only have improved.This should settle the doubts supporters,Clubs, and above all the players have had. Lets hope the board give them the support they need and perhaps give O Brien the under 20s as well but that might be too much to hope for." How can they give Kevin O' B the under 20 job when he resigned after not getting the senior job? The under 20 job was his if he wanted it for another year but he was unhappy over being overlooked for the senior role and quit. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1818 - 19/09/2024 14:54:24 2570776 Link
Replying To Claretandblue: "How can they give Kevin O' B the under 20 job when he resigned after not getting the senior job? The under 20 job was his if he wanted it for another year but he was unhappy over being overlooked for the senior role and quit." Think he means Shane O'Brien Dheen (Westmeath) - Posts: 888 - 19/09/2024 15:09:37 2570780 Link
Replying To Dheen: "Think he means Shane O'Brien" Exactly.The Aston Villa supporter so eager to criticize might think just occasionally before jumping into the ring. jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1549 - 19/09/2024 16:14:06 2570800 Link
I'd say mine was a simple mistake Jobber but if you care to reread any of my posts on both codes there's very little criticism whereas you're constantly carping about our hurlers commitment, the county board, our footballers and sundry other details. Maybe things are done better in our neighbouring county. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1818 - 19/09/2024 16:32:33 2570813 Link
Replying To jobber: "If its true which I doubt it would be great news.OBrien led us to Joe Mcdonagh then managed Dubln to the Leinster under 20 final in which they almost should have won. I heard from Dublin sources he should have got the Dublin senior job so tell me why would he take a number 2 job in Westmeath? iI find your news more like fake news from a board incapable of appointing anyone in either code!" Eager to jump in Jobber and seek the pessimistic route!!! The irony Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1818 - 19/09/2024 16:34:10 2570814 Link
Replying To Claretandblue: "I'd say mine was a simple mistake Jobber but if you care to reread any of my posts on both codes there's very little criticism whereas you're constantly carping about our hurlers commitment, the county board, our footballers and sundry other details. Maybe things are done better in our neighbouring county." When I am wrong I admit it and shut up maybe you could do with a bit of humility as well.As for criticism only constructive in my opinion.We have great people working in both codes but bad decisions are that and need to be called out. Going back to my original point I think Shane O Brien in charge of the 20s would be a great move.Might be a bit challenging to Bulfin but he would bring huge authority to the role. jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1549 - 19/09/2024 22:16:40 2570871 Link
There is no way Shane O'Brien would take the 20s It's very simple He's annoyed with Dublin for not giving him the seniors so he left at first opportunity He's looking at Westmeath and thinks with all the turmoil Bulfin won't last more than a season Then hey presto new senior manager, Shane O'Brien Bookmark this post LockLeanGayl (Westmeath) - Posts: 256 - 20/09/2024 11:23:09 2570937 Link
Replying To LockLeanGayl: "There is no way Shane O'Brien would take the 20s It's very simple He's annoyed with Dublin for not giving him the seniors so he left at first opportunity He's looking at Westmeath and thinks with all the turmoil Bulfin won't last more than a season Then hey presto new senior manager, Shane O'Brien Bookmark this post" I dont agree All very cynical. I think if he sees he can do something with the group and Bulfin agrees he might do it. Only time will tell. jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1549 - 20/09/2024 13:45:46 2570978 Link