Shane Keegan in at Galway United

**Olander** · 04/11/2016, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by gufct

Nail on the head there.

A perfect example of why we will never be anything in the League of Ireland. Finishing 9th is considered a good return, no wonder we haven't won a trophy in over 20 years.

**ger121** · 04/11/2016, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by Olander

A perfect example of why we will never be anything in the League of Ireland. Finishing 9th is considered a good return, no wonder we haven't won a trophy in over 20 years.

In fairness to you, you'be only been in existence for a couple of years. Don't worry, you are a young club and these things take time!

**Olander** · 04/11/2016, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by ger121

In fairness to you, you'be only been in existence for a couple of years. Don't worry, you are a young club and these things take time!

Good one.

**Town Legend** · 04/11/2016, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by Olander

I've already said that the players are not blameless in the situation and more than likely a few will not receive new contracts because of some of their poor displays. But yes, ultimately, it's the managers job to motivate and get the best out of his team, which Dunne failed to do.

The argument that 9th was our best finish since blah blah doesn't hold up, we stayed up in a poor Division where two of the sides below us are essentially amateur and one slashed their budget (Longford), we had a weekly budget that was three of four times the size of those under us. That's the reality of the situation.

Agreed on the Dundalk game, we did play well, but there were circumstances in that game that also gave us more of a chance than normal to beat Dundalk, you played BATE three days previously in an extremely taxing fixture and you also rested some key players against us.

Our budget wasn't slashed, it was the same as last season. Cousins destroyed our squad, not because of funds been pulled but it was because he didn't like experienced players in the squad who might of disagreed with him.

**nigel-harps1954** · 04/11/2016, 11:11 PM

Wexford and who was the other amateur side? Harps aren't amateur.

**WoodquayBoy** · 04/11/2016, 11:13 PM

Shameful that United leaked the news the day before/of such an important game for Wexford. Especially as he wouldn't be considered a 'marquee' signing. But sure, the board have acted and appointed the new manager so we can all look forward now to winning the league and sniggering at the pathetic efforts of all those who have led the club since 1976, and especially in the last 3 seasons when we had to rise from the ashes without even a pot to p*ss in to win promotion and survive on poor gates with the best players from Galway playing in the north-west and north-east.

**Olander** · 04/11/2016, 11:28 PM

Last time I checked Galway United didn't run the chronic tribune.

**Darkglasses** · 04/11/2016, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by Olander

Last time I checked Galway United didn't run the chronic tribune.

Somebody in the club almost certainly leaked to them, however.

**Nesta99** · 05/11/2016, 5:51 AM

Few long days at work and i miss some of the best ranting of the season.

With a few games left to play I dont see how humouring players by getting rid of the manager without someone ready to step in to have assess the squad prior to offering contract renewals is the best idea. It would make sense if the board thought the were getting someone in but it didnt work out so there was a bit of scrambling for a new manager. The bard could have koncked a player revolt on the head by telling them to put up as Dunne was going anyway and save the obvious split of opinion on how things were handled and Dunne treated. It does seem that TD is grand for getting teams up and consolidate but then stagnates; all in all it could have been dealt with without anyone losing face.
It is a pity that Wexford's preparation for the play-off can be said to have been disrupted but really it is unlikely in LoI that Wexford players wouldnt have known or not heard rumours. In general the last week at Wexford is an example of the messing that can effect credibility of the league with a teams top player choosing an award ceremony over a vital play-off game. Surely the likes of Chin was contracted 'til season end including the possibility of a play-off!?

I dont think Galway fans are expecting too much in aspiring to doing better than 9th in the league and have decent cup runs. The potential club (facilities) and support wise is there so why settle for mediocrity albeit with balance in terms not throwing in the towel when it doesnt happen overnight, Ollie Horgan would have Galway fans jumping for joy at the seasons efforts. Keegan has done a fine job at Youth considering their resources and using local talent. He is of course a gamble of an appointment which is the case in most managerial appointments. He is under a bit of pressure already if it is well known that he was something of a panic appointment (3rd chice) so is on a hiding to nothing. It is possible that he could turn out to be appointment suited to Galway with fresh thinking, working with more resources and not from the managerial merry-go-round. He certainly will do a job with introducing the new underage structures and hopefully will manage the elder players too. It would be great to see Galway improve and tap in to the potential support.

Limerick and Drogheda up add more in terms of crowds at games with respect to long suffering Longford fans and Youths, who have been a success for the model that they used in getting Premier Division football. Galway should be able for comfortable mid table and then build. I can see why EP would have a soft spot for Dunne after his time at Cork but calling decisions at another club or team that will be seen a couple of times a season as insanity is a bit know all. I think if Cork dont win the cup it is insanity to keep John Caulfield for 2017 and that Tommy Dunne should be taken back to Turners Cross

**JC_GUFC** · 05/11/2016, 6:55 AM

There's a big ranting argument going on here Nesta. Please don't spoil it with a sensible reasoned post.

Tommy Dunne's biggest problem was that we started the season so well, there were even hushed mentions of top 4, then after losing to Bohs in the cup (I think they hadn't scored for 8 games up to that) our season started unravelling and we went completely down hill.
As someone mentioned we played really well to beat Dundalk 1-0 but that performance was totally out of the blue at the time and just showed the potential. Tommy can't be blameless in not getting the best out of the players, even if they have gone on since to show no improvement.

Realistically this season a top half would have been excellent and 7th or 8th the aim. Finishing 9th is not a disaster but it was just how it happened.

Keegan is a very interesting appointment, although they got relegated no-one could question his achievements at Wexford.
He was left high and dry by the players who left for New Zealand and the squad really suffered.
One thing I haven't seen mentioned much is the Danny Furlong issue. He was left out of the squad about 6 weeks ago and apparently also left the club but Keegan managed to get him back on side and he ended up scoring more goals at the end of the season than he had all year.

Next year will be tough but we should be aiming for 7th at least.

**White Horse** · 05/11/2016, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by Olander

Last time I checked Galway United didn't run the chronic tribune.

No, but did Galway Utd run to the Tribune?

**Olander** · 05/11/2016, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

No, but did Galway Utd run to the Tribune?

If somebody did, they're an ársehole

**oldyouth** · 05/11/2016, 8:32 PM

Originally Posted by JC_GUFC

Keegan is a very interesting appointment, although they got relegated no-one could question his achievements at Wexford.
He was left high and dry by the players who left for New Zealand and the squad really suffered.
One thing I haven't seen mentioned much is the Danny Furlong issue. He was left out of the squad about 6 weeks ago and apparently also left the club but Keegan managed to get him back on side and he ended up scoring more goals at the end of the season than he had all year.
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The 5 players leaving at once was the end game. BTW, Danny is leaving in the morning to join them in New Zealand to play for Southern United

**da bishop** · 05/11/2016, 9:32 PM

So Galway get rid of the manager who has got them up and consolidated and are about to replace him with a manager who now has a relegation on his c.v.......hmm.

**Nesta99** · 06/11/2016, 2:15 AM

Relegation with mitigation in fairness! Not quite the never been relegated stuff rolled out by other managers.

**sadloserkid** · 06/11/2016, 10:13 AM

Getting Wexford up was an achievement for Keegan. Keeping them alive until the playoff was no disaster either, given the nonsense that went on there at times this year too. I'd be reasonably optimistic about him if I was a Galway fan.

**Hulsey** · 06/11/2016, 10:24 AM

Who were Galway expecting to get in? Keegan has done a good job with low resources at wexford. The least he deserves is a chance before people start giving out. Would you rather someone like Mick Cooke or Tony Cousins in?
A lot of Bray fans (myself included) thought Harry Kenny to be a fairly underwhelming successor to Cooke, look how that turned out.