Any word on the ground about the candidates for the top job? I would have loved Andy Moran but i'd say he could be headed back to Mayo. Karl Lacey is another possible candidate that I think would be a great appointment but may be heard to lure him away from the Donegal Academy. I saw on twitter that Kevin Johnston is the front runner for the Galway u20 job, logistically it would make sense for him, but surely the attraction of managing his home county would be appealing for him. I hope Gerry McGowan is involved as coach, as managed previously we have other sligo coaches with inter-county experience, proven underage success and club provincial success. Paul Henry looks to be a very good manager with proven underage success but it does concern that he has never managed a senior team.

@Sligonian I do admire you as a poster and although I disagree with about 90% of your posts, you always push to keep this page going and definitely raise debate. But surely you are trying to wind a few boys up by thinking that the CB officials are watching your every move on here and even going to the trouble of creating accounts to reply to you & not to mention the fact that you believe that players value your opinion and take your opinions on board!! Come on lad, you must have had a good chuckle to yourself typing that!

Coming to the business end of the leagues, I'm sure some county players will tog out this weekend. Division 1 looks to be straightforward enough, fair play to Enniscrone it was a great achievement getting there but always going to be a struggle, i'm sure they will see the benefit of playing Division 1 football in their championship campaign. Massive pressure on Molaise to deliver this year

laochragael (Sligo) - Posts: 4 - 26/06/2025 09:54:00    2621148

Don't rule out Aaron Kernan for the managers job.
Young, ambitious, lads loved him. Very successfully player for club and county

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 161 - 26/06/2025 13:03:03    2621201

Would you say yes or no to Davy Burke as the new Sligo manager?

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3684 - 28/06/2025 03:35:20    2621668

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2156 - 28/06/2025 12:12:09    2621707

There is no chance we get the likes of Davy. What would he be coming here for when half the country will be making him offers. Don't be daft.

Instead of bringing in foreign lads we should look to have lads who know the panel in charge. A player-manager should be a serious consideration. There are plenty of strong candidates. The likes of Paddy O'Connor know better what is happening on the pitch than anyone else. It is not for nothing he is known as "Cool Hand Paddy" on the panel. Another good man would be Paul Kilcoyne. He is a "talisman" for that team and knows how to make lads play for him. He has been a great servant to Sligo football and although moving on has a lot to offer as a player-manager. "Athnionn ciarog ciarog eile."

upsligo (Sligo) - Posts: 13 - 28/06/2025 18:55:51    2621822

joeman123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 586 - 28/06/2025 21:06:57    2621864

BreakingBall123 (Sligo) - Posts: 118 - 28/06/2025 23:45:44    2621933

BreakingBall123 (Sligo) - Posts: 118 - 28/06/2025 23:47:13    2621934

Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 553 - 29/06/2025 07:52:26    2621956

Well now things have got a bit more interesting in Division 1 with those two draws. Tourlestrane are in the league final for sure now with Shamrock Gaels the most likely to join them looking at the last two rounds. Was a good result for Curry seeing as they had 14 men for most of the game. At the bottom end Enniscrone are putting in a gallant effort but they'll need probably two wins to stay safe and can't see it happening, wouldn't be surprised if they beat Harps though. After that Coolera, DRP, Mullinabreena, Curry all are not safe but looking at the fixtures it could come down to the Curry v Mullinabreena game or even come into a 3 team tie yet/score diff. All in all it has been a pretty competitive and entertaining league.

Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 553 - 29/06/2025 08:03:17    2621958

upsligo (Sligo) - Posts: 13 - 29/06/2025 10:41:25    2621985

upsligo (Sligo) - Posts: 13 - 29/06/2025 10:48:50    2621987

Very few did well with predictions for Div 1. Relegation is very tight. Hard to see Enniscrone survive. Drawing with Coolaney wasn't much use to them and it was worse for Coolaney to drop a point at home. Enniscrone play Harp's who hammered Drumcliffe leaving them safe. If Harps beat Enniscrone then it's probably the winner of Harp's and Gaels in the last game that will play Tourlestrane in the League final. I think Harps will beat Enniscrone and Gaels will beat Coolaney next week. Curry will beat Coolaney on the last day to stay in Div 1. That's the way I see it finishing up

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2156 - 29/06/2025 15:58:46    2622130

Bumblebee123 (Sligo) - Posts: 93 - 29/06/2025 16:16:48    2622138

joeman123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 586 - 29/06/2025 19:04:29    2622256

BreakingBall123 (Sligo) - Posts: 118 - 29/06/2025 21:54:30    2622361

Ice_cream_dromore (Sligo) - Posts: 34 - 30/06/2025 12:17:02    2622585

sourmilk93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1216 - 30/06/2025 12:54:00    2622606

Having watched Kildare and Fermanagh which was awful stuff it just showed how much we regressed this year.

One thing that was clear to me watching Galway lose yesterday, Mayo and Roscommon recently, all of them are beatable on the day. A Connacht senior title is not some unrealistic target. Look at what good management can do quickly, regarding Brennan with Meath. They weren't really pushing on with O Rourke but they have now in the space of a year.

The next manager appointment is huge. Some nonsense posts on here lately which are best ignored and of no value.
County board met last week but no announcement on selection committee? Hopefully we do our due diligence.

For me - I would approach Mickey Harte and Luke Bree as coach, as my no1. I would bring in Gerry McGowan as selector with a view to taking over eventually in a few years. That would be my no1 choice. Caroline Currid is involved with Irish rugby now but I would still try to get her involved.

My second choice would Kevin Johnson with Enda Mitchell as coach. Johnson has to go for it. He will never get a better chance and timing too with all the younger players.

I think Gerry McGowan could make a great manager one day but he reminds me of a Kinnerk for Limerick more so.

We have loads of talented coaches and Managers within Sligo. McPartland was outstanding with Coolera, Mark Breheny has always impressed me with Mary's, McGee who was involved already impresses me with the school. Sloyan obviously helped us with a major breakthrough. McGowan has a great CV. O hara has impressed with Mohill. Obviously rate Mitchell and Henry very highly but not sure where they would fit in. Mitchell would be great as coach and selector. Loads of options for selectors with a view to managing one day.

To be honest there are very specific questions I would ask in the interview about the squad and quite honestly if any of them answered in way that we go back using players we already know aren't good enough then I wouldn't let them near the job. We can't afford to waste more time on lessons that should already be learned.

It was good to see Molaise beat Coolera in Ransboro. A tough place to go and important from a mental perspective. They were missing Keelan Harte who is injured but Laffey, McDaniel, Doherty all started and Murphy came on. I am sure they are way behind in work done so no doubt will improve a lot over next few weeks, same for us. McLoughlin started for us and Spillane cant play until championship. We were missing 4 or 5 others but we have a bunch of good minors from last few years showing well and gaining experience.

Harps are showing really well this year and make the other championship group look a bit tougher. Tourlestrane at home to Coolera on Friday who look like they may have to get something should be a cracker. Shamrock Gaels and Harps the last game could decide who goes into the final. Both ends of the table will be interesting finishes.

Sligonian (Sligo) - Posts: 1875 - 30/06/2025 18:48:24    2622735