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Magicme
16/10/2008, 10:39 AM
go to www.monaghanunited.ie and there is a picture of the mascot if you go back a few pages.
GenerationXI
17/10/2008, 8:10 AM
http://www.monaghanunited.ie/images/stories/CPO2008/mascot.jpg

CLASS!!! SO ye finally got some sponsorship now too? My nephews Jersey was blank but I got it at the first game of the year for him. I'm pretty sure 'the squealing pig' is at least partially responsible for his conception so it's better this way. :(
Ash
17/10/2008, 8:49 AM
CLASS!!! SO ye finally got some sponsorship now too? My nephews Jersey was blank but I got it at the first game of the year for him. I'm pretty sure 'the squealing pig' is at least partially responsible for his conception so it's better this way. :(

I dont think they advertise the pub on the kids jerseys.
GenerationXI
17/10/2008, 11:42 AM
I dont think they advertise the pub on the kids jerseys.

That's a shame. I'm sure he's not the only one up in those parts whose very existence is owed to their wares.
Magicme
17/10/2008, 1:41 PM
The pig have been our sponsor for last 2 seasons but we dont put it on kids jersey unless the parents ask for it. My eldest son has it on his.

So any suggestions for the name of the mascot? Was running a competition but didnt get any good enough names in!
stann
17/10/2008, 1:59 PM
I'm on it! :D

Headtheball?
Alan (Ball)?
Bobby Ball? (in homage partly to Bobby Browne, partly to the unfunny half of a ropey comedy double act)
With a number 8 on his back he could be The Magic 8 Ball. (Magic Mons and that)

But, get him sponsored by the Jammie Dodger factory over the wall and he could be The Dodger Ball! :cool:
(you can have that one free of charge and all! :p )
GenerationXI
20/10/2008, 11:08 AM
I'm trying really hard but can't resist the idea that his backstory - that is, how he came to be a man with a football for a head - can only involve an incredibly badly botched operation. Perhaps to rectify skin damage caused by burning.

Why not simply Bally. And in every program you can have a 'Where's Bally?' section for the kids. God I'm good. :cool:
Magicme
20/10/2008, 11:19 AM
I'm trying really hard but can't resist the idea that his backstory - that is, how he came to be a man with a football for a head - can only involve an incredibly badly botched operation. Perhaps to rectify skin damage caused by burning.

Why not simply Bally. And in every program you can have a 'Where's Bally?' section for the kids. God I'm good. :cool:

Do you want a job? With your brains and my good looks, we could take over the world! :p :D
GenerationXI
20/10/2008, 11:25 AM
Do you want a job? With your brains and my good looks, we could take over the world! :p :D

I have brains and good looks actually! I'm quite capable of taking the world over on my own! :p
Ash
20/10/2008, 11:34 AM
You could tell people its really David Lee and as he went for a header his noggin
went through the ball and stuck firmly there :D

Well the Mon Dogs are a classic name ... so how about "Mickey The Mon Ball" :p

Or have a new mascot Pikachu ... after all, he's a PokéMon :o
GenerationXI
20/10/2008, 11:37 AM
Or have a new mascot Pikachu ... after all, he's a PokéMon :o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdhVlbUyvNQ&feature=related
Magicme
20/10/2008, 1:23 PM
I have brains and good looks actually! I'm quite capable of taking the world over on my own! :p

Well if you ever need a knee high boot door kicking accomplice look no further! :D


You could tell people its really David Lee and as he went for a header his noggin
went through the ball and stuck firmly there

Well the Mon Dogs are a classic name ... so how about "Mickey The Mon Ball"

Or have a new mascot Pikachu ... after all, he's a PokéMon :o

Ha ha. When my kids were small I used to play a game with them where I would kinda tickle and poke them and it used to be called Pokémum!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdhVlbUyvNQ&feature=related

It wasnt that bad!!
Ash
22/10/2008, 7:53 AM
The Monaghan Football Head made an appearence at the Ireland U23 game last night. He was in the company of Benny Sligo Rovers The Bull and Denis The Bohemian Mennace.
GenerationXI
22/10/2008, 12:19 PM
The Monaghan Football Head made an appearence at the Ireland U23 game last night. He was in the company of Benny Sligo Rovers The Bull and Denis The Bohemian Mennace.

And when introduced to the premier leaguers how did he communicate that he had no name? (Bearing in mind that mascots don't speak.) You see? It's just plain embarassing. Just call him Bally and have it be done with.
Ash
22/10/2008, 12:29 PM
And when introduced to the premier leaguers how did he communicate that he had no name? (Bearing in mind that mascots don't speak.) You see? It's just plain embarassing. Just call him Bally and have it be done with.

He was introduced as the Monaghan Football Head
GenerationXI
22/10/2008, 12:47 PM
He was introduced as the Monaghan Football Head

That's embarrassing. I'm sure he drinks heavily. And he's top heavy enough anyway. :(
Ash
22/10/2008, 12:53 PM
I dunno, I'm warming to the name, as in if someone's into GAA they are often
called a GAA head etc ... now this mascot does exactly what it says on the tin,
he's a "football head" from Monaghan ... who happens to have a footy for a
head too! Genuis.

Dunno if that was suppose to be the thinking behind it ;)
monutdfc
22/10/2008, 1:18 PM
There was a kid the year behind me in school who was universally known as "Football Head". My mate was in NY a couple of years ago (years after we left school), came back and said "Guess who I met - Football Head!" (at a gaa game indeed!)

EDIT: he was known as Football Head due to his very large, very round head (yes, kids are cruel), not because he was mad about football
Magicme
22/10/2008, 1:22 PM
I dunno, I'm warming to the name, as in if someone's into GAA they are often
called a GAA head etc ... now this mascot does exactly what it says on the tin,
he's a "football head" from Monaghan ... who happens to have a footy for a
head too! Genuis.

Dunno if that was suppose to be the thinking behind it ;)

Nail on the (football) head! :D
Pauro 76
22/10/2008, 1:27 PM
Why not just have a squealing pig in honour of your sponsors?
Magicme
22/10/2008, 1:33 PM
We did consider that Pauro but as it is a pub & restaurant it may not have been wholly appropriate for the kids. Also sponsers come and go..........but Football head is here to stay!
aidz1
22/10/2008, 1:56 PM
There was a kid the year behind me in school who was universally known as "Football Head". My mate was in NY a couple of years ago (years after we left school), came back and said "Guess who I met - Football Head!" (at a gaa game indeed!)

EDIT: he was known as Football Head due to his very large, very round head (yes, kids are cruel), not because he was mad about football

i think we have the same lad in mind....havnt seen him in years...New York probably explains why...
his younger brother/neighbour (cant recall which) also had a very round head, though not as big as football head...he got the nickname of handball head!!!! :D
aidz1
22/10/2008, 2:01 PM
We did consider that Pauro but as it is a pub & restaurant it may not have been wholly appropriate for the kids. Also sponsers come and go..........but Football head is here to stay!

i voted for the mascot with the cow head.....would have been a lot funnier i thought (especially after the comments expressed by some opposition managers in years gone by in regard to the surroundings of gortakeegan!!)
MysticMon
22/10/2008, 2:01 PM
So our new Mascot has finally a name??? Pity it was a kids thing Magic, i thought Drumlin Dave would have got the medal!! :( :D
Magicme
22/10/2008, 2:06 PM
i voted for the mascot with the cow head.....would have been a lot funnier i thought (especially after the comments expressed by some opposition managers in years gone by in regard to the surroundings of gortakeegan!!)

We did consider a cow but since Finn Harps have one we wanted something different. Also one Mad Cow at Monaghan United is enough!!


So our new Mascot has finally a name??? Pity it was a kids thing Magic, i thought Drumlin Dave would have got the medal!! :( :D

He hasnt gotten a name as such yet but is being called Football head for the sake of having something to call him.
Ash
22/10/2008, 2:07 PM
Why not just have a squealing pig in honour of your sponsors?


They already have Kevin Williamson for that :eek:
GenerationXI
23/10/2008, 8:47 AM
Why not just have a squealing pig in honour of your sponsors?

Too much like 'Deliverance.' Especially in that neck of the woods.

I like Bally. I'm going to trademark that. You'll see! I'll show all of you people!
:ball::ball::ball:
Magicme
23/10/2008, 9:14 AM
Im leaning more towards "Paul the Ball".
Ash
23/10/2008, 9:41 AM
Im leaning more towards "Paul the Ball".

Or Ned The Footy Head
Massop 10
23/10/2008, 9:42 AM
If you need a partner for "Mr. Football head" or any other mascot and you give me a good transfer fee I'll let ye have Marty the Flancare Monkey :D Bids start at e1000.
Sorry Marty but we need cash :D THE LION RUNS THE SHOW ! :)
GenerationXI
23/10/2008, 11:25 AM
I just had a EUREKA moment: BallBoy! He's got a youthful face...why not?!:D
Monkfish
23/10/2008, 12:22 PM
I just had a EUREKA moment: BallBoy! He's got a youthful face...why not?!:D

Ballbag head prehaps?

For a club more famous for its hot dogs than anything else why didnt ye go for this?
http://www.flagshipfancydress.co.uk/adult-hot-dog-fancy-dress-costume-622-p.asp
Magicme
23/10/2008, 12:34 PM
Ballbag head prehaps?

For a club more famous for its hot dogs than anything else why didnt ye go for this?
http://www.flagshipfancydress.co.uk/adult-hot-dog-fancy-dress-costume-622-p.asp


We did consider it but were scared someone would bite into him when the mondogs ran out.

As for your other suggestion, we are a family club! Behave!
Monkfish
23/10/2008, 12:36 PM
We did consider it but were scared someone would bite into him when the mondogs ran out.

As for your other suggestion, we are a family club! Behave!

Tbh id be put off by the creepy guy inside the outfit. :eek:
Magicme
23/10/2008, 12:40 PM
He is far from creepy! He is a lovely young lad.
Monkfish
23/10/2008, 12:42 PM
He is far from creepy! He is a lovely young lad.

Im on about the guy in the hot dog costume, have a look.
:o
Magicme
23/10/2008, 1:19 PM
ha ha. sorry bout that, yeah he is creepy!
aidz1
25/10/2008, 7:34 PM
Cant believe we have made up to 37 replies on a monaghan thread!!! astonishing...pity its only talking about someone in fancy dress and not the good away win last night!!!:ball:
Magicme
28/10/2008, 9:51 AM
Agree Aidz but very few people care about how we do on the pitch unless we beat their team.

Good to see an interest in the mascot though. I wasnt online over the weekend either or there may have been a bit more talk of the game.
GenerationXI
28/10/2008, 12:09 PM
Well done on that win. I think ye'll also pick up a few points against Longford judging by the display I saw up there last night!