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Ezeikial
08/09/2009, 1:54 PM
Unconfirmed rumours that Sean Connolly is to be announced as new Drogheda General Manager.
WindmillWarrior
08/09/2009, 1:57 PM
Confirmed now.
What do Dundalk fans make of the man?

PRESS RELEASE ON BEHALF OF DUFC
Tuesday, 8th September 2009 13:30

The Directors of Drogheda United Football Club have today announced that they are engaged in a restructuring of the club to meet the difficulties arising from the current recessionary times.

The club has announced the appointment of Sean Connolly as General Manager. Sean will take up duties with immediate effect.

Drogheda United Director, Vincent Hoey, commented, “We are delighted that Sean has agreed to take up this position. He brings vast experience to the role as former CEO of the FAI and most recently as CEO of Stockport County. Sean will be working closely with the Board of Directors, Board of Management and staff of Drogheda United to review all aspects of the club’s administration and structures and to plan for the future.”

Mr. Hoey went on to say that it is the club’s intention to strengthen the board of management and further announcements will be made in due course.

Mr. Connolly stated that is has been an extremely difficult few months for the club following its period under examinership and having to put together a team on a very much reduced budget and with very little time last Spring. “The immediate objective is to fulfill our obligations for this season and at the same time lay solid foundations for the coming seasons but I have every confidence in the people who are working at the club with the same objectives in mind”.

Press release ends.
pineapple stu
08/09/2009, 2:01 PM
“The immediate objective is to fulfill our obligations for this season
Bit of a strange objective? Any particular reason for that being mentioned? Sounds like something you'd take as a given.
Mr A
08/09/2009, 2:06 PM
Sounds like they're struggling to pay the wages basically.

On the other hand the appointment of an experienced CEO is a positive step.
Ezeikial
08/09/2009, 2:34 PM
Confirmed now.
What do Dundalk fans make of the man?



Here's a whole heap of stuff from when he was appointed at Stockport County- http://foot.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=113593&highlight=connolly

I think it gives a flavour of the "fondest" felt for Sean Connolly in his hometown.
rambler14
08/09/2009, 3:18 PM
Well if he's half as good with Drogheda as he was in those James Bond films then Drogheda have found a saviour!
Martinho II
08/09/2009, 3:22 PM
its a bit of a surprise move for him all right.. I had forgotten that he was at Stockport County after leaving Dundalk... wonder will Matthews take to him at all?
pineapple stu
08/09/2009, 3:24 PM
There was a James Bond film featuring the LoI? Assume it was Cork City in Die Another Day?
Mr A
08/09/2009, 3:33 PM
Considering this is their second incarnation it could be CCFC in 'You only live twice'.

Possibly if Ollie Bryne were around Shels could feature in 'The World is Not Enough'.
stann
08/09/2009, 3:38 PM
A lesser man than me might try and make some joke involving Derry and On Her Majesty's Secret Service, but I won't. :)
Sam_Heggy
08/09/2009, 3:43 PM
Ahhh I knew it wouldn't be long until this thread went off topic, God bless Foot.ie :D
pineapple stu
08/09/2009, 3:44 PM
A lesser man than me might try and make some joke involving Derry and On Her Majesty's Secret Service, but I won't. :)
Would you believe, I had it typed in, and then rejected it as too crude. :)

Had Mr A's suggestion too.
Mr A
08/09/2009, 3:55 PM
Scarily enough, I also considered entering stann's exact comment.

Soon we'll all be able to chuckle at the witticisms on here before they're even made, perhaps even when they're not.
stann
08/09/2009, 4:03 PM
:D
Glad to see there's none of us are lesser men then!

How bout Never Say Never Again, could be about any number of clubs.
Sam_Heggy
08/09/2009, 4:19 PM
Scarily enough, I also considered entering stann's exact comment.

Soon we'll all be able to chuckle at the witticisms on here before they're even made, perhaps even when they're not.

For your eyes only?
Dillonman
08/09/2009, 4:20 PM
I thought Vincent Hoey packed "everything Drogehda Utd" in way back when they where saved!?
Sheridan
08/09/2009, 4:30 PM
We could almost have an Alan Partridge-style Bondathon, featuring You Only Give Twice (Bohs) and From Rush With Love (Fingal.)
eelmonster
08/09/2009, 4:36 PM
Not to mention the often overlooked classic, No Licence to Kilkenny.
Bluebeard
08/09/2009, 10:13 PM
Waht about the story of the Mayo League's attempt to get a team into the league based in Newport - A View to Achill?
eelmonster
08/09/2009, 10:21 PM
Or the eight teams the FAI wanted in Muff ...
HarpoJoyce
08/09/2009, 10:36 PM
Waht about the story of the Mayo League's attempt to get a team into the league based in Newport - A View to Achill?

Once removed from Len Deighton, used inside LoI Stadia up and down the country.
"Hello, my name is Terry Palmer."
ndrog
09/09/2009, 10:32 AM
I thought Vincent Hoey packed "everything Drogehda Utd" in way back when they where saved!?

say that in english :confused:
pineapple stu
09/09/2009, 10:34 AM
He thought Hoey left the club. But I think most people here at the time specifically commented how strange it was that Hoey was allowed stay on.
marinobohs
09/09/2009, 12:19 PM
For your eyes only?

Too late, our accounts are out there ! Could also apply to licence applications (several of which must be contenders for "best fiction" awards) or indeed to the outcome of a certain process familiar to Dundalk and galway fans !

Most clubs still waiting for "Goldfinger" to arrive and most boards appear incapable of saying (Dr) No to the players... OK, sorry think I need a lie down. :)
Duffman
09/09/2009, 12:47 PM
What was the reason for his leaving Stockport then? That was shortlived. I suppose in Drogheda he gets to "Try another Day"
marinobohs
09/09/2009, 2:22 PM
What was the reason for his leaving Stockport then? That was shortlived. I suppose in Drogheda he gets to "Try another Day"

In Drogheda surely "Die another way" ;)
SkStu
09/09/2009, 2:45 PM
Too late, our accounts are out there ! Could also apply to licence applications (several of which must be contenders for "best fiction" awards) or indeed to the outcome of a certain process familiar to Dundalk and galway fans !

Most clubs still waiting for "Goldfinger" to arrive and most boards appear incapable of saying (Dr) No to the players... OK, sorry think I need a lie down. :)

would they be a License to Kill? :D
Sam_Heggy
09/09/2009, 3:21 PM
What was the reason for his leaving Stockport then? That was shortlived. I suppose in Drogheda he gets to "Try another Day"

You should be ashamed of yourself, trying to bring this thread back on topic, the cheek of it :rolleyes::D
Ezeikial
16/12/2009, 11:00 AM
Sean Connolly departs Drogheda United

on 16 Dec 2009 09:12 by Alan
Drogheda United FC announces that it has parted company with its General Manager, Sean Connolly.

Speaking yesterday, Vincent Hoey thanked Sean for his valuable work with the club over the past 3 months and wished him well for the future

http://www.droghedaunited.ie/news/single/id/1641
rambler14
16/12/2009, 2:17 PM
Sean Connolly departs Drogheda United

on 16 Dec 2009 09:12 by Alan
Drogheda United FC announces that it has parted company with its General Manager, Sean Connolly.

Speaking yesterday, Vincent Hoey thanked Sean for his valuable work with the club over the past 3 months and wished him well for the future

http://www.droghedaunited.ie/news/single/id/1641

Gone back to MI 5?
pineapple stu
16/12/2009, 2:27 PM
"Sacked" according to the Drawda Indent (http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/sport/soccer/drogs-sack-connolly-1977010.html).
Stevo Da Gull
16/12/2009, 4:07 PM
:D
I love this thread!!

Wonder if the Drogs will be able to strengthen the squad at all ahead of next season without doing themselves in financially. Can't see the season going well for them otherwise, although some other club will probably fold and give them a reprieve.
ndrog
16/12/2009, 4:15 PM
:D
I love this thread!!

Wonder if the Drogs will be able to strengthen the squad at all ahead of next season without doing themselves in financially. Can't see the season going well for them otherwise, although some other club will probably fold and give them a reprieve.

Why wont we be able to strengthen our squad next season ? We have as good a chance as any club outside the top 2 i.e bohs and rovers and will be on a much more even keel this season . Our manager had 3 wks to put a squad together last season and we still survived a relegation battle .Im looking forward with optimism at who he can bring in .We will be a part time club but we can hopefully push on and challenge for a cup or leauge cup even .
Stevo Da Gull
16/12/2009, 4:49 PM
Why wont we be able to strengthen our squad next season ? We have as good a chance as any club outside the top 2 i.e bohs and rovers and will be on a much more even keel this season . Our manager had 3 wks to put a squad together last season and we still survived a relegation battle .Im looking forward with optimism at who he can bring in .We will be a part time club but we can hopefully push on and challenge for a cup or leauge cup even .

Fair enough. I just think it could be a tough season becasue the teams coming up are likely to provide much more competition than we did. I was wondering if the club are in a position financially to hang onto their best players and bring in fresh faces with Premier Division pedigree, how the club did financially in 2009 and whether they will work off a smaller, larger or identical budget in 2010.

I'm not sure what to expect in 2010, but with a 10 team league and two strong sides promoted, it should be a very competitive (and repetitive, but that's a different story) season and Drogheda are in need of improvement more than any other side - hence my pessimism.
dahamsta
17/12/2009, 10:18 PM
Next person to post unsupported accusations will get a permanent ban, and all of their posts and personal details handed to the accusee on a silver platter. It'll make the libel trial nice and easy.
bluemovie
18/12/2009, 2:30 PM
:D
I love this thread!!

I'm just disgusted that I missed it first time round. Not that any of his non-Bond films could be linked to the League of Ireland, could they??

A Bridge Too Far
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
The Last Crusade
The Man Who Would Be King
On The Fiddle
Entrapment
The Untouchables
The Frightened City
A Fine Madness
Larry 'da' Wyse
18/12/2009, 3:31 PM
Most clubs still waiting for "Goldfinger" to arrive and most boards appear incapable of saying (Dr) No to the players... OK, sorry think I need a lie down. :)


Think Moneypenny is more realistic:D