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Replying To Bluelake: "Wasn't a fan at the time of the appointment but have to say he did well overall. I think if possible we should look internally but I'm not sure there's anybody really putting their hand up. If we have to go external I can't imagine we have the funds for a top manager. Whoever it is has a difficult task to stay in division 2 with the turnover of players we have. I can't see Heslin or Maguire starting again with a new manager." Would Jack Cooney be interested in coming back GCCABU (Westmeath) - Posts: 14 - 09/08/2024 15:32:40 2564428 Link
Replying To Bluelake: "Wasn't a fan at the time of the appointment but have to say he did well overall. I think if possible we should look internally but I'm not sure there's anybody really putting their hand up. If we have to go external I can't imagine we have the funds for a top manager. Whoever it is has a difficult task to stay in division 2 with the turnover of players we have. I can't see Heslin or Maguire starting again with a new manager." Would Lar Wall be a good fit ? We all know what he done with The Downs and has experience as coach with Roscommon this year. There is nobody that stands out from within the county at the moment and as you said we dont have plenty of money. A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 218 - 09/08/2024 15:32:57 2564429 Link
Disappointing to see Dessie go with a tough task in division 2 coming up. Would like to see someone from within the county get the job but hard to know who. Would cooney come back? It seemed like he had unfinished business when he left a few seasons back. Could the u20 management step up? The age profile of the team is going to decrease over the next while and they know what's coming through. Be interesting to see. Lakecounty94 (Westmeath) - Posts: 62 - 09/08/2024 15:46:18 2564432 Link
Replying To Meridian: "That's very very disappointing if true and I would take it as a sign that he doesn't see the talent there to bring us any further than he has. As regards a successor, I just don't know. I don't see any natural successor there on Dessie's management ticket for the job so we'd have to go outside the County. Not plugging any of these but just listing those recently available - Paddy Christie just left Longford, could Kieran Donaghy be tempted to dip his toe in the water on his own, Glenn Ryan, Mickey Harte, Andy Moran to name a few. I'd rather a Westmeath man though as i do think we are in for some lean years ahead and i'd rather someone who'se heart was in it than some journeyman." Don't appoint Christie whatever about money more players left under him than stayed. Kieran monaghan or moran would be good if outside the county Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 428 - 09/08/2024 15:56:45 2564435 Link
Very disappointed to see him go. We are in division 2 and it's an attractive job for the right person! Of course Mickey Harte will be linked. Not sure that would be the right appointment either. I can't think of anyone internally who could step up! You'd want to get someone in place ASAP though with the club championship ongoing. Matthew (None) - Posts: 1025 - 09/08/2024 16:20:23 2564442 Link
Replying To Claretandblue: "Dessie Dolan has resigned as senior football manager. Decent managerial spell bringing Westmeath to division 2 and noteworthy performances in the All Ireland series in tough groups both years. Leinster championship displays a disappointment. Thoughts on who should replace him? Not an easy task facing next manager with age profile of squad, retirements and division 2 next year." A surprise to see him leave after just two years as manager. Could do a Leitrim on it now and make this years coach the the manager for the year ahead so perhaps Jason Sherlock? Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3456 - 09/08/2024 17:08:44 2564444 Link
Could Kieran Donaghy be persuaded to do a Paudi O'Shea and take on the Westmeath job?Could be a big struggle in div.2 next year and we need a forward thinking coach to get this team competing. Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 203 - 09/08/2024 17:24:44 2564445 Link
Who replaces dessie ? Who's out there and who is best suited within the county … personally think a young manager with a good style of play is the way to go because although the next 2 years may be tough ,we will reap the rewards of that in 4/5 years time ….. wish Dolan all the best did a relatively decent job ….but am I been a bit harsh to say if he knew he wasn't going to stay on why it didn't become clear earlier so a new man could of possibly had a chance of seen a lot more of our club championships and throwing an eye on talent around the county . TheGaaMan77 (Westmeath) - Posts: 34 - 09/08/2024 17:36:49 2564447 Link
Replying To TheGaaMan77: "Who replaces dessie ? Who's out there and who is best suited within the county … personally think a young manager with a good style of play is the way to go because although the next 2 years may be tough ,we will reap the rewards of that in 4/5 years time ….. wish Dolan all the best did a relatively decent job ….but am I been a bit harsh to say if he knew he wasn't going to stay on why it didn't become clear earlier so a new man could of possibly had a chance of seen a lot more of our club championships and throwing an eye on talent around the county ." I would think you are being a bit harsh in saying that, nobody loves Westmeath gaa more than Dessie Dolan and he has long served us well! My thought is that over the last number of weeks our older higher profile players have taken the decision to step back from inter county duty and that has made up Dessie's mind, I would think Dessie does not wish to continue with the majority of our starters no longer making themselves available. James Dolan announced his retirement soon after the Derry game, and I think he was the first of very many to do so Tailteannchamps (Westmeath) - Posts: 29 - 09/08/2024 18:52:10 2564451 Link
Was disappointed to see Dessies announcement today, our greatest ever, owes the county nothing. Thought he'd go one more year with the group but not to be. A tough year next season no doubt, up a division and from posts on here I understand without a number of key experienced players such as Lych, Andy McCormick and even possibly John Heslin. The first name that springs to mind for me is John Keane. Has been part of the coaching ticket under Jack and Des, bleeds Westmeath and is our only double All Star. Has experience coaching Garrycastle for a few years too if I recall, seems a logical choice? Lakers.for.Sam (Westmeath) - Posts: 81 - 09/08/2024 20:07:29 2564461 Link
Jack Cooney can't be manager again as he's employed by Croke Park. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1812 - 09/08/2024 20:22:57 2564463 Link
Not sure I've ever seen lomans that casual in a long time, really poor at times. However, Caulry are gone seriously backwards from last year. Beaten well by a poor Lomans showing and still the goals only covered over the cracks. Flanagan won't be back next year Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 103 - 09/08/2024 20:49:19 2564465 Link
St.Lomans well deserving winners tonight in the park against Caulry-but they will have to tighten up their defence to become champions again.I think that 6 goals conceded in their 3 games so far Caulry scored 3 tonight and that could have been a few more.Lomans are brilliant in midfield and attack but are very shaky in defence.Caulry are in trouble now and looks like they are heading into B section but win their last 2 games( a big ask) and they could stay up.Sam McCartan absolutely brilliant tonight. Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 203 - 09/08/2024 21:59:33 2564474 Link
Replying To Bluelake: "Not sure I've ever seen lomans that casual in a long time, really poor at times. However, Caulry are gone seriously backwards from last year. Beaten well by a poor Lomans showing and still the goals only covered over the cracks. Flanagan won't be back next year" Hard to disagree, Caulry were very poor, scoreline no reflection on the match, Loman's in cruise control and led by 9 with three mins left. Senan Baker showed well when ball pumped in around square and opponents will undoubtedly target Loman's in that way later in championship but in attack Loman's were impressive, scored goals almost as they simply needed to, Caulry facing Kinnegad next where anything other than a win will leave them facing elimination Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1812 - 09/08/2024 22:16:37 2564480 Link
Shane Curran should get the Westmeath job! Look at what he did with a very poor Caurly team over the last 3 years Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 464 - 09/08/2024 22:16:46 2564481 Link
Replying To A_Chairde: "Would Lar Wall be a good fit ? We all know what he done with The Downs and has experience as coach with Roscommon this year. There is nobody that stands out from within the county at the moment and as you said we dont have plenty of money." This is the best suggestion I've seen yet. I know he's involved in the Roscommon set up but I'm sure he'd rather be the main man. Really good coach too and the downs players loved him. Could be key as I know the downs contingent in particular didn't see eye to eye with Dessie at times. Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 103 - 09/08/2024 22:25:12 2564482 Link
Last night showed how far Caulry are of the pace in comparison to the last few years. With previous management the lads understood what was asked of them. The roles they had were clear. All focus was on cake and how he did things which took pressure of the players. In reality eoin mooney had a massive say in what happened. Him going to coach st brigids was an opportunity that could not be turned down. Why the club I love did not offer him the job is a mistake they will regret for a long time. I know Mooney would have taken it if he was offered it. Said he would never coach another Westmeath club team after leaving us and I hope that is true. Think mooney is the same as Jack. Claretandblue is right I think with Mooney unable to work with a county team also because of his role big role with dublin gaa. Both of them involved with Westmeath would be a positive. Players loved Curran, Mooney and Moran. It is a pity the progress we have made in the last few seasons has went two steps back Hopefully we can get results from our last two games but it is looking like we will be in section b next year Mountlin (Westmeath) - Posts: 59 - 10/08/2024 08:22:43 2564500 Link
Replying To Bluelake: "This is the best suggestion I've seen yet. I know he's involved in the Roscommon set up but I'm sure he'd rather be the main man. Really good coach too and the downs players loved him. Could be key as I know the downs contingent in particular didn't see eye to eye with Dessie at times." Surely the days of clubs getting along with the manager are gone. These conspiracy theories are nonsense. Martin, Lynam, Loughlin, Drumm, Nolan and O' Sullivan all on panel this year Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1812 - 10/08/2024 08:42:31 2564502 Link
Replying To Mountlin: "Last night showed how far Caulry are of the pace in comparison to the last few years. With previous management the lads understood what was asked of them. The roles they had were clear. All focus was on cake and how he did things which took pressure of the players. In reality eoin mooney had a massive say in what happened. Him going to coach st brigids was an opportunity that could not be turned down. Why the club I love did not offer him the job is a mistake they will regret for a long time. I know Mooney would have taken it if he was offered it. Said he would never coach another Westmeath club team after leaving us and I hope that is true. Think mooney is the same as Jack. Claretandblue is right I think with Mooney unable to work with a county team also because of his role big role with dublin gaa. Both of them involved with Westmeath would be a positive. Players loved Curran, Mooney and Moran. It is a pity the progress we have made in the last few seasons has went two steps back Hopefully we can get results from our last two games but it is looking like we will be in section b next year" Mooney was the man. This is not the same Caulry team we seen last year, Paddy slater, Ben Moran and Eoin Fox not there I still think Caulry can win last two and stay up. Good luck to Tang making the trip to Mullingar tomoro hope they find Cusack park Tyrrellspass and Athlone for me tomoro 20 double pays 135 Both meets then to meet next for semi final. lakecounty90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 104 - 10/08/2024 11:10:04 2564514 Link
Replying To Claretandblue: "Surely the days of clubs getting along with the manager are gone. These conspiracy theories are nonsense. Martin, Lynam, Loughlin, Drumm, Nolan and O' Sullivan all on panel this year" I'm not saying it should be purely to appease the downs of course. Just think it's a bonus. Ask anybody downs supporter and they'll tell you their players weren't fond of Dessie. I'm not defending them either as I'm no downs supporter. Think Lar Wall might be a good fit. Is there anybody internal that you could see stepping up? Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 103 - 10/08/2024 12:08:43 2564526 Link