The Highway Man
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John Meylers qualifications for Job was " He owes Cork Hurling absolutely nothing" oh and "You would see him at a 1 armed u14 game on Bere Island in November"
John Meylers qualifications for Job was " He owes Cork Hurling absolutely nothing" oh and "You would see him at a 1 armed u14 game on Bere Island in November"Doubtful, outside of Mary I you'd be a while looking to find positive feedback even from his own club.
Anybody who knows anything about the last couple of years with this group knows the whole thing was a shambles. No point in pretending otherwise.John Meylers qualifications for Job was " He owes Cork Hurling absolutely nothing" oh and "You would see him at a 1 armed u14 game on Bere Island in November"
Stop lying to get your point acrossJohn Meylers qualifications for Job was " He owes Cork Hurling absolutely nothing" oh and "You would see him at a 1 armed u14 game on Bere Island in November"
He’s u15Ger O Regan from your own club was appointed 14 coach when Meyler got the U16 gig, did he move up when Meyler took minor job?
How are next year's minors supposedly rated? Had heard nearly 12 months ago that this year's would struggle and alas that was the case. But have heard next years should be very handy, is that correct?U16 coach is Fergal McCormack and by all accounts is highly thought of by the players and moves up to minor for 2025.
Yes. The next two years are very strong.How are next year's minors supposedly rated? Had heard nearly 12 months ago that this year's would struggle and alas that was the case. But have heard next years should be very handy, is that correct?
Probably not but reading on here every year it's always the managers fault. Same poster every year who tell you who should be playing who shouldn't, the manager hasn't a clue etc etc. this is probably the worst thread on the Sports forum to follow.Last few years at minor have been poor, is this changing the manager every single year smart
From talking to parents involved that's a bit harsh. They were competitive enough u15 and u16. The one criticism I hear again and again though is that he got fixed on who his best players were, and what their positions were, very far out (as in at u15). I was told of several kids who were backs in JMs set up, and never really tried anywhere else, who were cut loose ultimately and then looked good in the (admittedly lower standard) Celtic Challenge as forwards. But no one doubts his commitment tbf and I'd say he is genuinely devastated the way it worked out, as are the kids themselves and the parents. It's some time commitment by them all.Anybody who knows anything about the last couple of years with this group knows the whole thing was a shambles. No point in pretending otherwise.
You have summed it up very well. From the very outset he latched onto the City U15 team, and in effect ignored the other regional teams. Parents were very critical, even those with lads still on panel for u17. Commitment was unwavering I will say that for him, and he put some effort into it but once he had his favourites that was it. We all have opinions but some of the team selections really were bewildering at u15 and u16. People had very little say, it was the JM way and that was it. He should be genuinely thanked for his efforts but left nowhere near underage teams going forward. New focus and new ideas needed with a clean slate.From talking to parents involved that's a bit harsh. They were competitive enough u15 and u16. The one criticism I hear again and again though is that he got fixed on who his best players were, and what their positions were, very far out (as in at u15). I was told of several kids who were backs in JMs set up, and never really tried anywhere else, who were cut loose ultimately and then looked good in the (admittedly lower standard) Celtic Challenge as forwards. But no one doubts his commitment tbf and I'd say he is genuinely devastated the way it worked out, as are the kids themselves and the parents. It's some time commitment by them all.
He shouldn't get u20s though IMHO, time for someone new to look at this age group afresh in a couple of years time.
