Michael Donoghue gone lads, I really wasn't expecting that! Any reasons given why?

Main contenders for the job? Anthony Daly surely? Eamon O'Shea?

icehonesty (Wexford) - Posts: 2550 - 21/08/2019 07:29:37    2228070

In fairness he's had four years, and unfortunately Galway seem to have regressed somewhat in the last two years. As an All Ireland winning manager his place in the history books is assured, but in a tough demanding sporting world, it does not make you immune from criticism, and one big criticism that could be levelled at him in the last few years is that he has been very slow to make changes or bring any new players into the team. As regards the new man, I would love to see Eamon O'Shea in charge, but it's very hard to see him leaving the Tipperary setup, after that I honestly haven't a clue.

gilly1910 (Galway) - Posts: 170 - 21/08/2019 09:37:00    2228084

Did he not recently sign a new contract extension?

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11227 - 21/08/2019 09:56:24    2228089

baire (Galway) - Posts: 1785 - 21/08/2019 10:03:50    2228090

Mattie Kenny? Hardly leave Dublin.
Lynskey? Big step up

gahfan (Wexford) - Posts: 636 - 21/08/2019 10:08:25    2228092

Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4316 - 21/08/2019 10:58:59    2228123

Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4316 - 21/08/2019 11:00:44    2228124

O Donoghue did a good job. It's a hard thing to win an All Ireland. He got them playing consistently but there was a big slip up this year. Also he hadn't them at the pitch of the game for the All Ireland final last year.

Motivation: good to very good
Tactically: medium to poor
Ruthlessness: good
Style: good

Theres alot of talent in Galway ,always is. But at the same time Galway are still naive as a team,still make silly decisions, rarely cynical in the backs. I dont think O Donoghue has impacted on those things. I think he made a major error this year in not Whalloping Carlow but hindsight is 20/20. I can see Jeff Lynskey getting a go if he wants it.

bloodyban (Limerick) - Posts: 1710 - 21/08/2019 11:11:32    2228131

Thanks for all you did for Galway hurling MD, a real likeable fellow too and Best Wishes for the future.
Well the new Galway Manager is the hottest gig in town and there will Definitely be alot of interest in this as the Future looks so good with still a very strong Senior team and Minors winning All Ireland's for fun!!!

katser (Galway) - Posts: 2192 - 21/08/2019 11:13:44    2228133

Cunningham had a good foundation in place for Michael. Alot of people in galway wanted Michael and in fairness he did a great job. I wish him well and I would be more than happy to see him return again in the future.

This year was going well enough untill the Dublin game. It was out of our hands. The ref gave Dublin too many soft frees. There is nothing management can do when this happens. Thanks again MIchael for the sucess you brought and you have left Galway hurling in a good place.

Sheedy (Galway) - Posts: 107 - 21/08/2019 11:18:54    2228136

Davy Fitz and Donal Og are the men for the job. You might only beat weaker counties but at least you'll be innovative.

Dec82 (Clare) - Posts: 242 - 21/08/2019 11:28:45    2228146

Thanks to Michéal for the great year of 2017. Go raibh maith agat. Míle Buíochas.

galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2517 - 21/08/2019 11:30:41    2228147

Thank you Michael for your time, effort, commitment, etc. Galway Abu.

Trump2020 (Galway) - Posts: 2113 - 21/08/2019 12:05:07    2228162

Congrats MD on retirement and thanks for the glorious memories

suckvalleypaddy (Galway) - Posts: 1667 - 21/08/2019 12:19:19    2228167

Fair play to him for the AI in 17 but realistically Galway is a bit of a basket case and should have won more. Always seem yo have the promise but rarely deliver.
It'll be an internal appointment so probably from the underage management options.

catch22 (USA) - Posts: 2148 - 21/08/2019 12:25:12    2228172

2 All Ireland finals, won 1 lost 1
3 Leinster Finals, won 2 lost 1
1 NHL final, 1 win

6 finals 4 wins

Impressive. Good on the man, he brought Galway hurling forward.

slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6480 - 21/08/2019 12:58:34    2228180

wow thats a bit of a surprise...

I thought he had unfinished business after last year but maybe it was just time

ponger (Cavan) - Posts: 540 - 21/08/2019 13:05:29    2228185

maroondiesel (Mayo) - Posts: 1196 - 21/08/2019 13:15:31    2228191

Thanks Micheál Donoghue. (I spelt Micheál wrong above)

galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2517 - 21/08/2019 13:27:30    2228207

heartbroken (Galway) - Posts: 370 - 21/08/2019 14:15:55    2228229