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No one can objectively say Banty performed better than O'Rourke. Banty for a third term, no thanks. I appreciate the time and effort he has put in for Monaghan teams, 13 years when you take into minor and U21/U20 and happy for him he got an ulster championship at minor level - and even at that you could say he underperformed with that minor group because at U16 level they were arguably the best team in Ireland.
Banty has consistently at county level been found lacking tactically and his chest thumping motivational style only works as the exception. Over the course of a competition, he's always found out. There has been some deserved criticism of previous U20 management teams e.g.. Paul Curran in 2022. Don't forget Banty was U20 manager in his second stint at U20 during 2019 and 2020, - record was 2 games, 2 first round exits.
A third term for Banty is very unappealing. Yeah, he'll get the buy in from players in terms of commitment and by all means, no expense is spared from what I've heard and players are well looked after. But what matters most is on the pitch and he's always been behind the curve tactically. Banty has always been a follower, rather than a tactical innovator, no matter who he has in as coach. Ultimately he makes the final decision.
sleater (Monaghan) - Posts: 213 - 01/10/2026 10:27:00
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Replying To sleater: "No one can objectively say Banty performed better than O'Rourke. Banty for a third term, no thanks. I appreciate the time and effort he has put in for Monaghan teams, 13 years when you take into minor and U21/U20 and happy for him he got an ulster championship at minor level - and even at that you could say he underperformed with that minor group because at U16 level they were arguably the best team in Ireland.
Banty has consistently at county level been found lacking tactically and his chest thumping motivational style only works as the exception. Over the course of a competition, he's always found out. There has been some deserved criticism of previous U20 management teams e.g.. Paul Curran in 2022. Don't forget Banty was U20 manager in his second stint at U20 during 2019 and 2020, - record was 2 games, 2 first round exits.
A third term for Banty is very unappealing. Yeah, he'll get the buy in from players in terms of commitment and by all means, no expense is spared from what I've heard and players are well looked after. But what matters most is on the pitch and he's always been behind the curve tactically. Banty has always been a follower, rather than a tactical innovator, no matter who he has in as coach. Ultimately he makes the final decision." You're missing the point. It's not the manager, it's what tactical geniuses he can bring with him. As you say, no expense spared. It's a no brainer.
farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 845 - 01/10/2026 10:52:39
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Replying To farneygael3: "You're missing the point. It's not the manager, it's what tactical geniuses he can bring with him. As you say, no expense spared. It's a no brainer." Have to agree with this, Banty as next Monaghan manger is a no brainer, not for his tactical genius but for the funds he will provide to bring in a top class coach and backroom team. One thing for sure is that Monaghan will be a professional outfit with him as manager. You can bring in the all the outside guys you want but they would be in it for the money and nothing else, I'd say Banty would give all his money away for Monaghan to win an All Ireland .!!!
SouthMonMan (Monaghan) - Posts: 183 - 01/10/2026 11:36:29
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Replying To farneygael3: "You're missing the point. It's not the manager, it's what tactical geniuses he can bring with him. As you say, no expense spared. It's a no brainer." It is a no brainer - he shouldn't get the role. No matter who Banty brings is as coach, he is such an alpha figure that he will make the tactical calls, decide on the substitutions and pick the team. And that is where he has fallen down in the past. His boom and bust motivational style can work as a once off but is not sustainable.
sleater (Monaghan) - Posts: 213 - 01/10/2026 11:49:00
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