Shane Keegan in at Galway United

[White Horse]

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

No, but did Galway Utd run to the Tribune?

[Olander]

No, but did Galway Utd run to the Tribune?
If somebody did, they're an ársehole

[oldyouth]

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]

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]

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

[sadloserkid]

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]

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.

[White Horse]

http://galwayunitedfc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/shane-keegan-unveiled.png

Getting over relegation, I see.

[gufc2000]

http://galwayunitedfc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/shane-keegan-unveiled.png

Getting over relegation, I see.
New manager smiles at new job announcement. Shocker.

[oldyouth]

New manager smiles at new job announcement. Shocker.

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The original of that picture

[WoodquayBoy]

If he loved ye that much, he wouldn't have been negotiating a contract with another club in such a crucial week for the Youffs

[ger121]

Have to say, I find it a very odd appointment. Not sure how Keegan would be the manager to bring Galway forward. Time will tell I guess...

[WoodquayBoy]

Totally agree - it's like appointing Long as Bohs manager. That's not a dig, by the way - neither of those appointments get/got the juices flowing

[oldyouth]

Statement from our Chairman

http://wexfordyouthsfc.ie/latest-news/276-november-statement

[nigel-harps1954]

Such a strange statement by Wallace. I wonder did he consult with anyone at all before releasing that? It has all the makings of someone who was out on the beer before deciding to go on a rant.

[oldyouth]

Such a strange statement by Wallace. I wonder did he consult with anyone at all before releasing that? It has all the makings of someone who was out on the beer before deciding to go on a rant.

I think it is a good statement. It acknowledged the great input and achievement by Shane Keegan, yet signalled our rightful intention to refer Galway to the FAI

[nigel-harps1954]

I think it is a good statement. It acknowledged the great input and achievement by Shane Keegan, yet signalled our rightful intention to refer Galway to the FAI

Galway never said Keegan was to be their manager. It was a local newspaper in Galway that did. The only possible reason Galway could face repercussion is if they never approached Wexford for permission to speak to their under-contract manager and if they have not signaled any intention to pay compensation.

Also, the following paragraph smacks of pure amateurism and while it may be somewhat correct, there's no need for it in an official club statement.

"The Wexford Youths club is now ten years old, not many of the experts back then thought we'd still be around ten years later - Well, get used to it, we're here for the long term, and remain determined to show that our social, community project will remain a sustainable one."

[oldyouth]

Galway never said Keegan was to be their manager. It was a local newspaper in Galway that did. The only possible reason Galway could face repercussion is if they never approached Wexford for permission to speak to their under-contract manager and if they have not signaled any intention to pay compensation.

Also, the following paragraph smacks of pure amateurism and while it may be somewhat correct, there's no need for it in an official club statement.

"The Wexford Youths club is now ten years old, not many of the experts back then thought we'd still be around ten years later - Well, get used to it, we're here for the long term, and remain determined to show that our social, community project will remain a sustainable one."

Keegan admitted he had been in discussions with Galway in an interview he did for the Indo.

"I haven't signed anything with Galway United. There's interest on both sides which we said we'd look into once the playoffs was over. That's essentially where it's at but it's going to be perceived now the way it's going to be perceived and there's sweet FA I can do about it"

Also he signed the contract on Saturday, so they must have a very efficient legal team to draft the contract from 1st talks Saturday morning to signing paperwork in the afternoon without permission from WYFC

[Mr A]

No harm in Wexford / Wallace sounding a defiant note at a time when people around the club would obviously be feeling very down.

[pateen]

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.

And players leaving.
I'd be worried as a Galway fan

[oldyouth]

Your all looking at this upside down. Shane took over the Youths when we were a basket case (1 home win all season in the last game). Without any money, he transformed us in to a team that won the 1st division winning 20/28 games playing the best football in the division. The very fact that virtually the same squad, training 2 evenings a week, were able to compete at all is down to the work Shane put in. He studied every team, every opponent and set us up to see if we could handle the opposition. Players left because they only got petrol money from us and they were offered a wage and a chance to travel. With proper resources, Shane Keegan will be driven to succeed. I don't always agree with his tactics, but I'll never question his effort

[gufc2000]

And players leaving.
I'd be worried as a Galway fan
There was always going to be the possibility of players leaving, it happens at every club that only sign players year to year. Vinny Faherty was the only contracted player for 2017 even when Tommy was here. Bound to be interest in the likes of Ryan Connolly, Colm Horgan, Stephen Folan, Kevin Devaney etc. regardless of who's manager.

[da bishop]

Why would Wallace consult anyone prior to releasing his statement,he is the chairman,thats what chairmen should do especially in this case...show a bit of leadership...good response imo.

[oldyouth]

Why would Wallace consult anyone prior to releasing his statement,he is the chairman,thats what chairmen should do especially in this case...show a bit of leadership...good response imo.

He's mellowing (not a chance). He consulted with a couple of close people on the committee and that statement is the result

[sbgawa]

Soon to be ex TD when he is made bankrupt.

[ForzaForth]

Wrong, sbgawa. That rule is gone. Sure you wouldn't know who might be forced to leave if it was still there.

[sbgawa]

Thought it was still there. It should be.

[sbgawa]

Your all looking at this upside down. Shane took over the Youths when we were a basket case (1 home win all season in the last game). Without any money, he transformed us in to a team that won the 1st division winning 20/28 games playing the best football in the division. The very fact that virtually the same squad, training 2 evenings a week, were able to compete at all is down to the work Shane put in. He studied every team, every opponent and set us up to see if we could handle the opposition. Players left because they only got petrol money from us and they were offered a wage and a chance to travel. With proper resources, Shane Keegan will be driven to succeed. I don't always agree with his tactics, but I'll never question his effort

I'm inclined to agree if the budgets for each team were known Inc wages and expenses a points per euro analysis would make interesting reading

[Eminence Grise]

Statement from our Chairman

http://wexfordyouthsfc.ie/latest-news/276-november-statement


Such a strange statement by Wallace. I wonder did he consult with anyone at all before releasing that? It has all the makings of someone who was out on the beer before deciding to go on a rant.


I think it is a good statement. It acknowledged the great input and achievement by Shane Keegan, yet signalled our rightful intention to refer Galway to the FAI

Terrible example of a press release - rambling all over the place. A release should read exactly like a news story and be just as dispassionate: this is personal and caught up in the moment. I could hear the Asti Spumanti bubbles popping while I read it!


Soon to be ex TD when he is made bankrupt.

The rules changed in 2014. No matter what happens, he'll hold his seat till the next election.

[ForzaForth]

Barolo(x).

[disgruntled]

I wish Keegan the best of luck in Galway. Just very disappointing for Wexford fans the way it leaked out.
Can't blame him for trying to aim higher though.

As for Wexford, sorry to see them go down.
I've enjoyed having them in the Premier Div & hopefully they'll be back soon.

[KrisLetang]

Quick interview with Keegs:
http://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/sport/229915/my-sporting-year-shane-keegan-soccer.html

[Duggie]

Quick interview with Keegs:
http://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/sport/229915/my-sporting-year-shane-keegan-soccer.html those questions look like they were written by a ten year old. His highlight of 2016 is taking over galway united. No highlight with the team you did manage then shane? Relegation aside. Im not sold on this guy.

[oldyouth]

He's the most enthusiastic LOI person I've ever met, he is hugely knowledgeable on every player out there. He watches as many other matches as he can to suss out the opposition and sets his team up accordingly to counteract them. However (IMO), he has no 'Plan B' if things don't go right, he sticks with players for too long that are not in form and his use (or lack of) subs is baffling.

[wonder88]

Glad that he says he has no interest in rugby, just a regular soccer/Gaa guy like a lot of us. Hope it goes well for him, which I thing might if he can bring in 2/3 decent standard LoI players as what is here at present is not good enough.