Manager Merry-Go-Round

by **Outsider** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:10 pm

As the season is now well over just wondering what is the position with Club managers in Kilkenny. Has many managers walked from any clubs. What clubs are on the look out for new managers. Heard Carrickshock is on the look out.

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by **Bainisteoir** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:31 am

Carrickshock are on the look out for a new manager after John Leahy.
Richie Power a likely replacement.
A team very much at the crossroads after under - performing for the past three seasons. They badly need a harsh regime of fitness with early season training being a priority. It's not about winning the championship for Carrickshock, it's about performing consistently and see where it takes them.

Mullinavat are also in the market. Another team that needs to check a slide, they haven't won a knock out championship game in 3 seasons.
A team that appears to be in decline but the introduction of new blood from the minors etc. and a bit of leadership from Willie O'Dwyer, the Anthony's, Jamie Fennelly and co. is essential in 2010.

Danesfort also hunting a manager, a club at a very important juncture in their development.
They have progressed from junior to Intermediate and almost made it to the senior grade, they have moved up the ladder but their performance in the championship against Mooncoin indicated a definite slip.
The past three years at under age level have been poor and there isn't the same buzz in the club.
There is a big danger that they could bask in recent glories and fail to drive on and create a new tradition of winning in the club.
A big decision awaits this club.

James Stephens will have the same back room team with a coach likely to be added. A wise move for them.

Dinny Cahill is back with Antrim so Graigue Ballycallan are looking for a replacement. It's hard to know who will take the reins there.

Liam Fennelly is likely to be retained by the Emeralds, their performances steadied after his arrival and they could have edged out Freshford in the championship.

Not surprisingly, Tommy Buggy is staying with the Boro and the expectations will remain high for 2010, after their recent success with the minor team.

by **Captain Oats** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:04 pm

Shocked that Tommy Buggy is been kept on by the Boro for another season. The team consistently underperformed all year and the performance in the county final was substandard to say the least. It seemed the whole of Nowlan Park could see that John Costello was absolutely cleaning up in the Freshford defence bar the Boro selectors. Previous regime was slated for a lack of nous on the sideline but it appears to me this year was even worse. Some extremely good coaches within the club that are well capable of taking up the role of trainer and have hands on experience of coaching the up and coming younger players. Very disappointing news.

by **Bally Man** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:53 am

Captain Oats wrote:Shocked that Tommy Buggy is been kept on by the Boro for another season. The team consistently underperformed all year and the performance in the county final was substandard to say the least. It seemed the whole of Nowlan Park could see that John Costello was absolutely cleaning up in the Freshford defence bar the Boro selectors. Previous regime was slated for a lack of nous on the sideline but it appears to me this year was even worse. Some extremely good coaches within the club that are well capable of taking up the role of trainer and have hands on experience of coaching the up and coming younger players. Very disappointing news.

Apperantly its not a done deal that the same Boro management are back for next season.

by **Boroville Lad** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:31 pm

Bally Man wrote:
Captain Oats wrote:Shocked that Tommy Buggy is been kept on by the Boro for another season. The team consistently underperformed all year and the performance in the county final was substandard to say the least. It seemed the whole of Nowlan Park could see that John Costello was absolutely cleaning up in the Freshford defence bar the Boro selectors. Previous regime was slated for a lack of nous on the sideline but it appears to me this year was even worse. Some extremely good coaches within the club that are well capable of taking up the role of trainer and have hands on experience of coaching the up and coming younger players. Very disappointing news.

Apperantly its not a done deal that the same Boro management are back for next season.

Tommy Buggy will be manager of the Boro in 2010

by **wopwoprallyrally** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:54 pm

Some extremely good coaches within the club that are well capable of taking up the role of trainer and have hands on experience of coaching the up and coming younger players.

Who would you have in mind?

by **thebesthurlers** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:32 pm

Are Michael Walsh and Richie Mulrooney biding their time?

by **Boroville Lad** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:54 pm

They're both involved with Kk teams for 2010.

by **Captain Oats** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:22 pm

wopwoprallyrally wrote:Some extremely good coaches within the club that are well capable of taking up the role of trainer and have hands on experience of coaching the up and coming younger players.

Who would you have in mind?

Liam Maher is a very obvious candidate for the role, EJ Ryan has been involved on the sideline with Boro underage teams for years can't see how he hasn't been approached to be a selector on an adult team. I no both have sons involved with the senior panel but these men have worked with the majority of the young fellas coming up and would no how to get the best from them. Also John Marnell?? Mark Dowling had a great respect among the players when he was in charge of the juniors. I just feel the team this year appeared to be stuck in second gear the hole year with very little urgency about their play or the task in hand, thought a change of management was definitely on the cards especially after the performance in the county final.

by **thebesthurlers** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:42 pm

I know Michael Walsh and Richie Mulrooney are involved with County teams, I was just wondering if they are holding back with getting involved with the Boro seniors. Tommy Buggy said he wouldn't manage the Boro if they had gained promotion as he is not willing to train a team in the same division as his home club, Comer. The Boro should be grateful that they still have him, no matter what it costs.

by **Captain Oats** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:49 pm

thebesthurlers wrote:I know Michael Walsh and Richie Mulrooney are involved with County teams, I was just wondering if they are holding back with getting involved with the Boro seniors. Tommy Buggy said he wouldn't manage the Boro if they had gained promotion as he is not willing to train a team in the same division as his home club, Comer. The Boro should be grateful that they still have him, no matter what it costs.

Michael Walsh trained the Boro a few years back, i think he might have won a Byrne Cup with them?! Have no recollection of Richie been involved in any senior setup out there in recent times, he trained Clara to minor success and has had remarkable success with the primary school team in Clara. Why would you consider the Boro lucky to have Tommy Buggy again this year???

by **thebesthurlers** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:01 pm

Captain Oats wrote:
thebesthurlers wrote:I know Michael Walsh and Richie Mulrooney are involved with County teams, I was just wondering if they are holding back with getting involved with the Boro seniors. Tommy Buggy said he wouldn't manage the Boro if they had gained promotion as he is not willing to train a team in the same division as his home club, Comer. The Boro should be grateful that they still have him, no matter what it costs.

Michael Walsh trained the Boro a few years back, i think he might have won a Byrne Cup with them?! Have no recollection of Richie been involved in any senior setup out there in recent times, he trained Clara to minor success and has had remarkable success with the primary school team in Clara. Why would you consider the Boro lucky to have Tommy Buggy again this year???

In fairness Buggy brought them to the Final using a lot of the young lads. This will stand to them next year.
If they had won and Buggy resigned, I wonder would Mulrooney and/or Walsh have stepped in!

by **wopwoprallyrally** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:27 pm

The Boro should be grateful that they still have him, no matter what it costs.[/quote]

Ye i have to agree with this statement,got them to a county final,ok they got beat by 2 points but on another day,O Flynn's flicked effort at the end would have went in and they would have won by a point!Then everyone would have been saying what a great job Buggy has done,stick with him i say,i think he has what it takes to get them promoted next year.

by **Bainisteoir** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:00 pm

Gowran on the look out for a new manager.

Tullogher Rosbercon backroom team to continue with maybe one addition.

Nicky Cashin to stay at the helm with St.Martin's.

by **Little Paddy** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:45 pm

Bainisteoir wrote:Gowran on the look out for a new manager.

Tullogher Rosbercon backroom team to continue with maybe one addition.

Nicky Cashin to stay at the helm with St.Martin's.

Are you sure that Nicky Cashin is staying with Martins ? I heard otherwise

by **Bainisteoir** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:40 pm

My information is that Nicky Cashin will be asked to continue.

Speculation in O'Loughlins is that Andy Comerford could have a role to play even though he is still with Kildare.
There are changes afoot in the club with the Juvenile Chairman and Hurling Chairman changing.

Richie Power and a high profile outside trainer about to take over in Carrickshock.

by **SELECTOR** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 3:44 pm

Nicky Cashin has been asked and is staying .Ml Nolan coming back to Loughlins.Charlie Carter will be new trainer of Carrickshock.

by **Bainisteoir** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:32 pm

You may be right about St.Martin's and O'Loughlins but I think you are wide of the mark on Carrickshock.

by **doolittle** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:14 pm

Brendan Fennelly is the new man at the helm in Carrickshock.

by **Bainisteoir** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:41 pm

Johnny Walsh in line for a return to Kilmacow.

Thomastown looking towards one of their own for the 2010 campaign.

Tommy Lanigan set to return to the James Stephens backroom team along with the 2009 selectors also a new physical trainer in the pipeline.