2026 Premier Senior Hurling Championship

[Pooman]

I'm not just talking about winning teams.
A good coach still gets the most out of teams. For certain teams with limited potential getting to a quarter or semi might be progress.
Also he's had success in places like Kilmoyley

No offence lr but that's fair waffle. I'm sure the Barrs wouldn't consider a quarter or semi as "progress". Citing Kerry club hurling as a barometer of anything is beyond a stretch.

 

[leeside_rebel]

No offence lr but that's fair waffle. I'm sure the Barrs wouldn't consider a quarter or semi as "progress". Citing Kerry club hurling as a barometer of anything is beyond a stretch.

The Barrs wouldn't because they have a side that's good enough to win the senior championship.
My point is that if a coach is only judged on the counties they win then they majority are going to be seen as failing.
I've seen plenty good coaches who didn't win a whole lot but they improved players and brought them on. Only one side will win the final but plenty can improve their standards.

 

[Franno]

Was Murray booted from Castlelyons last year after being appointed? Didn't the players pull rank?

 

[Pooman]

The Barrs wouldn't because they have a side that's good enough to win the senior championship.
My point is that if a coach is only judged on the counties they win then they majority are going to be seen as failing.
I've seen plenty good coaches who didn't win a whole lot but they improved players and brought them on. Only one side will win the final but plenty can improve their standards.

I understand what you're saying but I don't think he's a good fit for the Barrs. Maybe down the grades he might help a team improve but don't think he is suited to modern management of a top team.

 

[jimmym]

The Barrs wouldn't because they have a side that's good enough to win the senior championship.
My point is that if a coach is only judged on the counties they win then they majority are going to be seen as failing.
I've seen plenty good coaches who didn't win a whole lot but they improved players and brought them on. Only one side will win the final but plenty can improve their standards.

IMO Barrs biggest problem is lack of depth in the squad, Little or no impact from the bench,

 

[Jon Hurling]

Was Murray booted from Castlelyons last year after being appointed? Didn't the players pull rank?

Was he? Furlong was with Castlelyons last year which spilled over from All Ireland Intermediate final.

 

[Lee Bushwacker]

My sources tell me the players are not over the moon,

They're over in Togher I suppose Jim!

 

[leeside_rebel]

IMO Barrs biggest problem is lack of depth in the squad, Little or no impact from the bench,

Possibly but they're close enough to what's needed to win a county I think. Lads like Cunningham & Buckley another year older and physically developed. They'll be close.
I think Kevin Murray will do well as coach. I just don't rate Paudie as a manager, think his manner is poor and can't see players dying for him, I just think he's the type to create hassle in a camp.

 

[Henrys Fonda]

Was Murray booted from Castlelyons last year after being appointed? Didn't the players pull rank?

I thought Furlong was there, Spillane took over when he was with 20s

 

[red&blue]

Heard that alright. They must be desperate.

now now Poo dont be throwing stones