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Replying To veryworriedsligolgfafan:  "First time poster who likes to keep an eye on the page from time to time. It is always very interesting to read all the different views on here about Sligo GAA. While everyone may not agree with Sligonian and Eoinog opinions at least it is getting discussion amongst the supporters on the forum.
As someone with two daughters (9&12) who are football mad it worries me about their future in the game.
While everyone here have an opinion on whether the mens management stay or go and giving opinions on their work till now, I think one point is being totally missed. Brendan Leonard was chairman when McEntee was appointed. In the mean time Sean Carroll has took over and the culture seems to be a lot better across the board. This is a huge factor in my opinion that the county has began to gain some momentum from being so much more professional.
Here's why I'm concerned about my daughter's. They don't have a future to play for Sligo LGFA at the moment due to a County Board not fit to function. They currently have a talented minor team made up of some special players who are multi talented in many sports. I have no doubt these players will not be picking Gaelic Football for the future due to the lack of ambition and they way they do be treated at the moment.
Making All Ireland finals at underage are papering up the cracks.
Stories have circulated this week that the senior management have been sacked without notification and against players wishes.
This weekend should be one to look forward too with an All- Ireland final taking place but there is no hype or buzz around the county at all. On social media all you see is posts looking for money in such an unprofessional way.
Maybe this comment can get some discussion going because the ladies players in this county deserve go much better. It needs a Sean Carroll type leader as soon as possible."
The Sligo senior ladies don't seem to building on the underage success to the fullest alright. Are the CB that important as to effect senior team results to the extent you are implying? How are they treated?

I have seen a few things that make me go 'not sure about' that but I cant help but think a good management team should be improving the seniors far quicker. The results at u16 & u18 last few years we have been beating A standard Galway/Mayo teams consistently and winning connacht, we've even backed it up for a few years and ladies can transfer fairly quick into senior set ups so what gives. Leitrim are contesting an All Ireland Intermediate final this year. We aren't even getting to the Junior semi final, carlow and fermanagh beat us.

Something not right. As you say they need someone to bring it all together like Sean has.

Sligonian (Sligo) - Posts: 1681 - 26/07/2024 17:25:43    2561837

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