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His coaches all left after one year which doesn't say a lot for him, some players like Donie Smyth and one of the Dalys took a year out under his reign and he dropped one of their best players off the squad this year in Ultan Harney. The Roscommon players couldn't wait to get rid of him this year.
Wmeath2 (Westmeath) - Posts: 191 - 09/08/2025 13:57:48 2630719 Link 0 |
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Clearly we're now managerless which is disappointing but not a surprise. Not sure why McHugh is being mentioned, he's a coach and between club in Monaghan and Cavan county coach he will be pretty busy! Very negative attitude towards Burke from lots of Rossies, what's interesting is that he was never offered the county job in his own county and they haven't had a series of good managers. I'd prefer an internal candidate if there's one of sufficient quality. Paddy Dowdall, Kenny McKinley, are they contenders? Dowdall has had enough success as a player and manager, McKinley not as much but 20s responded well to him and the likes of Adam Keane, Tadhg Baker, Shane Ormsby, Shane Corcoran, Seani Bracken, Aodhan Curren when he recovers from injury and Tom Bourke will be important players over next 4-5 years. Damien Gavin did a long apprenticeship as 20s manager. All these lads have the advantage of knowing local scene well. An outside manager at best will be in place for knockout stages. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2311 - 09/08/2025 13:58:44 2630720 Link 0 |
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McHugh doesn't stick around with any team longer than a year so whoever is Westmeath Manager in 2026 don't expect him to hang around.
Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3744 - 09/08/2025 14:07:59 2630721 Link 0 |
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Looks like 2 former Westmeath mánagers are going to be appointed to Ulster jobs.Neither lasted more than a year here.As well as that both moaned a lot and lost every tight game they were in.The first one was succeeded by Jack Cooney who brought a proper set up and success.Lets hope it's the same this time around.
jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1771 - 09/08/2025 16:01:35 2630743 Link 0 |
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Is it possible for Jack Cooney to return to inter county management?-Is his position/employment with the GAA very different from Dermot McCabe's employmwnt with Cavan GAA Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 272 - 09/08/2025 17:28:48 2630754 Link 0 |
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Interesting game between Killucan and Garrycastle in Cusack Park. Garrycastle full value for their win, always in control of the game. Disappointed by Killucan's display, lots of quality footballer but none of them really stood out today. Wasteful in front of goal, particularly with frees. Some questionable decisions from the officials in my opinion but ultimately didnt affect the result. Kilucan have the potential to be a very good team, but at this moment they are not. Indiscipline costing them again, brothers playing for them might be better served improving their basic skills rather than running around the field looking for late hits and getting involved in everything. westmeathman99 (Westmeath) - Posts: 131 - 09/08/2025 18:47:35 2630769 Link 0 |
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Strike a deal with Streamsport, the platform which Donegal are using to stream 50 games in a three year contract worth €250,000. Every club in Donegal will get a season pass and a copy of each of their games. The price you pay for one match will never be less than what gets you in the gate and there will be weekend packages. Everyone's a winner. Clubber is an excellent service also. If the Podcast brings much needed publicity to the Club Championships then it's worth keeping but why not make it better viewing than having a low profile panel giving their match predictions. Anyone could predict a St Loman's and The Downs to win this weekend. Get well known players / former players on to make informed opinions. Buddha didn't even know about Conor Dillon's injury and Conor one or Westmeath's best players. He informed listeners of a Kinnegad player that was gone travelling but yet he was playing that weekend. Why not have a Team of the Week to get people talking? I'm sure that would stir debate every week. What about doing up a weekend highlights package, fun challenges between Clubs with the winner getting a bag of balls? You could charge people the price of a coffee every month. The interviews with managers and players before and after games and at launches are good. This could compliment the streaming service. The whole Iarmhi TV brand could be so much better.
iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 191 - 09/08/2025 18:52:34 2630770 Link 2 |
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Cooney would be a very backwards move. If he didn't win the Tailteann his previous reign it wasn't a success. I don't think he got them out of D3 either. Has he achieved anything at club level since…
Matthew (None) - Posts: 1087 - 09/08/2025 19:06:32 2630772 Link 1 |
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Best keep your sly digs out ref Caulry . Tidy team they are doing plenty of good work up there in Mount Temple. Might not be the strongest senior team but have been hit hard by emigration but still a difficult opposition for anyone . Mullingar are looking like the strongest team outside of The Downs and St Lomans
Undertheroad (Westmeath) - Posts: 76 - 09/08/2025 20:03:32 2630781 Link 0 |
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Every team ornalotbrural areas and town hit by emigration in fairness why is one team special case that said they are decent side they had 1 pt win over malachys.
Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 888 - 09/08/2025 20:26:58 2630785 Link 0 |
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Also it is just that other sides in town especially can cope better
Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 888 - 09/08/2025 20:27:19 2630786 Link 0 |
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Ok maybe wasn't great that first week . But are you say he doesn't know managing teams or football. Lord jeez I get maybe could do even more I agree with you but don't agree naming people who are knowledgeable enough most times . I agree with most of what you said about adding stuff but again it's probably same few people doing or involved. Bring up with delegates at county board meeting so Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 888 - 09/08/2025 20:32:32 2630787 Link 0 |
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Let them do what they want with it. Myself and yourself will set up our own Podcast.
iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 191 - 09/08/2025 22:41:12 2630803 Link 0 |
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If Paidi didn't win a Leinster, would his reign be seen as a success? If we are judging managerial reigns solely on silverware like you are doing, the answer is no. Cooney's reign should not be judged on the Tailteann Cup alone but on the development of the team since he took over. He built a competitive team, brought through players like Wallace and Sam McCartan and made Luke the player he is today. Dessie came in and undone all that good work, he didn't win a single Championship game with a decent enough side.
iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 191 - 09/08/2025 23:38:32 2630809 Link 2 |
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Kilbeggan with a storming win tonight over Castledaly. Makes group B very interesting in Intermediate, Milltownpass the best team in the group but second place battle now involves Kilbeggan, Castledaly and Finea. Kilbeggan bringing through some good youngsters to help the likes of Nigel Scally and Shaun Pidgeon, Killian Rochford a fine player, Conor Delaney a good impact player too. Disappointing result for Castledaly. Their league performances were good but a disappointing final in the league against Kinnegad's second team now looks like it wasn't a temporary setback Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2311 - 10/08/2025 01:17:30 2630811 Link 0 |
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Never a prophet in your own land!!! Jack Cooney was excellent as WH manager in his 4 years not just in achieving results but building a squad and protecting players with issues. I have no idea if he could or should return but give the man credit he was the best WH manager since Paidi. jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1771 - 10/08/2025 07:24:58 2630816 Link 4 |
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Surprising win for Kilbeggan over Castledaly yesterday evening, Athlone with a five point win over Mullingar, a game that you'd feel could have gone either way, leaves them on three points and you'd back them to at least beat Tyrrellspass and potentially Kinnegad so they may aim for a semi final. The Downs are flying which is no surprise at all, it's whether other teams can catch up over the next 8 weeks as it's hard to see them falling off. Tubberclair with a comfortable win over St. Mary's in a group that any of about four teams could finish in the top 2. OverTheHill85 (Westmeath) - Posts: 118 - 10/08/2025 11:26:51 2630830 Link 0 |