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by Ron
Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:29 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: new football manager
Replies: 122
Views: 81740

Re: new football manager

Long time no post from me I know :oops: I would like to see ex Wexford manager Jason Ryan or someone like that take over, he did a fantastic job at Wexford in bringing a team that wouldn't be considered top tier up to at least top tier in Leinster and taking some good scalps along the way. With a bi...
by Ron
Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:20 am
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Championship - The Way Forward????
Replies: 20
Views: 13065

Just some general thought on this issue; An Gaeltacht is noted as one of the smaller teams that have won Kerry Championships. An Gaeltacht were part of the West Kerry Divisional side for a long time (P. O Se's team) but opted to go it alone at senior when they won the intermediate championship. As I...
by Ron
Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:21 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Edenderry Impact
Replies: 15
Views: 11220

It could also be the case that that kind of tackle could be deemed "dangerous play" by the referee. Those kind of tackles don't generally hurt that much as long as the tackled player can see it coming.
by Ron
Mon Jun 25, 2007 2:26 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Awffuly 0-10 Dublin 1-12
Replies: 18
Views: 13738

Terrible performance, looks like we haven't made any progress at all. In fairness to Dublin they could only beat what was put before them and they did enough. Fair play to Conor Evans who came in and gave a good honest effort and never stopped tracking players and clearing ball. For a guy who hasn't...
by Ron
Tue Jun 19, 2007 12:32 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Dublin Match Preview
Replies: 15
Views: 12637

The thing that impressed me most the last day was the quality of ball into our forwards. Diagonal passing that has the potential to open up a defense and with players like Niall Mc and now Ward in there a good supply of ball in is crucial. For that supply to be good we need to win our fair share in ...
by Ron
Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:51 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Was McAneaney really that bad?
Replies: 5
Views: 4875

indeed he played for Offaly...... The Offaly Club in New York, although he was more noted as a Dublin Hurler than a footballer at that time (2000 I think).
by Ron
Mon Jun 18, 2007 12:00 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: It's the Jacks...
Replies: 17
Views: 13575

Last win

I had to look this up this morning in the results section.
Somebody said to me yesterday that we hadn't beaten the Dubs in Championship since '82, and looking at teh results that seems indeed to be the case. I didn't realise that, it really puts into context how much a win on Sunday would mean.
by Ron
Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:08 am
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Will the Aussie Rules last?
Replies: 17
Views: 12773

I'm sorry but this prefessionalism vs Amatuerism debate can really wind me up! Its not about that at all. Yes the GAA need to continue the promotion of our games worldwide, call it what you like but this "Hybrid" game is neither GAA nor AFL, and so to talk about Gaelic football benchmarkin...
by Ron
Tue Nov 07, 2006 6:31 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Will the Aussie Rules last?
Replies: 17
Views: 12773

Any room left on the Mickey Harte bandwagon?

I was a great fan of this game since it's revival in '98, but what happened on sunday was disgraceful. I mean how can the Aussies 6 pointer be considered a goal while there's a fully fledged brawl out the field? The blame lies squarley witht he Aussies for proceeding to play in this way tactically a...
by Ron
Fri Oct 27, 2006 12:41 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Niall McNamee
Replies: 4
Views: 5704

Watched some of this game yesterday evening on Setanta. He came on as a sub alright. He didn't go off injured as far as I know, the commentator made a mix up on that one. As far as I know he'll have to declare for either Rhode or UCD (if UCD win final) he couldn't play for both teams in the Leinster...
by Ron
Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:44 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Leinster Club
Replies: 8
Views: 8277

Rhode?

Any prices on Rhode to lift the Leinster Crown? (The corporate firewall prevents me from checking the relevant sites!)
by Ron
Thu Sep 21, 2006 1:08 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Weekend Odds, including Offaly Club semis
Replies: 8
Views: 7140

What would you get for Rhode to win Leinster Club or All-Ireland? (Who would take a bet on that at this stage?)
by Ron
Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:05 am
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Finally...... he's gone!
Replies: 29
Views: 19014

KK got plenty of slating on this site, some of it well earned some of it not. I always said that he'd be judjed by the champ performances, to be fair there was a huge step forward in that regard this year. It was unfortunate that Div 1 status wasn't maintained. I wonder who will step in now? Good mi...
by Ron
Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:58 am
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: International Rules Panel Names
Replies: 11
Views: 7871

Pity McManus has missed out, himself and SM Lockart are the most capped players in the hybrid game as far as I know. With Lockhart named on t he training squad it looks like Mc will be forced to concede the title which is a real pity for him. Especially since its unlikely that anyone else will match...
by Ron
Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:22 am
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: THE UNDERSHARKS ARE GO!!! SHANNONBRIDGE, SEPT 9TH, 5.30PM!!!
Replies: 106
Views: 75063

Lads,
The best of luck with this, unfortunately I won't be available for selection, me legs broken.

I'll expect nothing less than a big effort from everyone who takes to the field and a full match report! :lol: