Westport United FC [Archive] - Page 10

Thunderblaster

19/03/2007, 11:35 PM

how is the B team shaping up for the new season?. who is the captain?, is there many of the older lads still there like ian mc and olly mac?

Played a couple of challenges. Saw the 1-1 draw against Partry that was spoiled by the wind. Don't know who the captain is this term. Iain Mc is certainly playing again this year. Not sure about Ollie Mc. They're planning to blood in some youngsters. I reckon they will do fine this year.

Thunderblaster

19/03/2007, 11:36 PM

The-Beer-Baron is formally welcomed to www.foot.ie. Great to see another Westport United fan join up.:D :D :D

The-Beer-Baron

20/03/2007, 3:10 PM

more of a former player than a fan. ya they did quite well last year with the youngsters so i reckon they should stick by them. on a totally different note will ian ever retire? i reckon hes owed at least 3 testimonials at this stage.

renovater

21/03/2007, 8:23 PM

Is it true one of the back bone or the rock of Westport has resigned his place on the Westport Committee, that being the great Kenny G.
What a great shame will be a big loss to structure of Westport,and failing on the committee not to resolve any outstanding issues, that were outstanding between them.:confused:

Thunderblaster

21/03/2007, 10:23 PM

on a totally different note will ian ever retire? i reckon hes owed at least 3 testimonials at this stage.

Iain McLoughlin is like a Duracell battery. He will keep going and going and going. When he has enough, he will pull the plug. Mind you, his retirement from the first team was a little premature; he ended up missing on getting an FAI Junior Cup medal as a consequence from that. He retired in October 2004, the following June, we all know what happened.

Thunderblaster

21/03/2007, 10:26 PM

We're getting the U.14B team ready for the new season, and there was a great crowd at training tonight in McConville Park.:D 32 players turned up for training!!:eek: :D

Thunderblaster

21/03/2007, 10:29 PM

Is that U.16 cup game against Claremorris going ahead tomorrow?

It's going ahead in Claremorris on Sunday at 2:00. If you are doing nothing, head to the game. Winners take on Urlaur United in the final.

Thunderblaster

22/03/2007, 8:44 PM

I heard a vague story about a civic reception supposed to be accorded to a Westport delegation in Derry's Guildhall on Friday week by Derry City Council, which includes ex-Westport United players from Westport and the Derry connection like Stevie Wilkinson. Anyone know anything about it?

Thunderblaster

26/03/2007, 11:35 PM

It's going ahead in Claremorris on Sunday at 2:00. If you are doing nothing, head to the game. Winners take on Urlaur United in the final.

Game took place in Urlaur's ground and Claremorris won 2-1. Heard that the kids were robbed.

Thunderblaster

26/03/2007, 11:41 PM

I heard that the B tem beat a very understrength first team 2-1. However, I would not even read into that result. Cam was in Dundalk to see a physio on his troublesome groin recently and he came in as sub on Sunday. A lot of the main players are out and I'm led to believe that P.F was let go by the gaffer. Also heard on the grapevine that the gaffer is going to beef up the squad with a couple of new faces over the next few weeks. Away to Crossmolina in the league on Sunday. Three points will be lovely with an injury crippled squad!!:eek: :D

gnasher

27/03/2007, 10:26 AM

Whats the deal with letting PF go TB? Did he have a 'primadonna' moment or something?

Thunderblaster

27/03/2007, 5:34 PM

Whats the deal with letting PF go TB? Did he have a 'primadonna' moment or something?

Fine footballer but questionable attitude. Supposedly was being very unreliable to the squad during pre-season, and the gaffer felt that in the best interests of the squad that P.F. had to be released. It puts P.F. in danger of being left in the footballing wilderness with his constant chopping and changing of clubs and his general application to the clubs he plays for.

quay heart

27/03/2007, 9:37 PM

i hear that kenny gannon was hounded out of the committee and the most qualified coach in the club is gone to ballyheane.new players tb ?where are they coming from ?whats going on ???

renovater

28/03/2007, 9:28 PM

renovater

28/03/2007, 9:34 PM

i hear that kenny gannon was hounded out of the committee and the most qualified coach in the club is gone to ballyheane.new players tb ?where are they coming from ?whats going on ???
Now one must remember your most Qualified Coach was good enough for the first team job when he applied, but others in Westport thought otherwise.
sure didn't you get the best player in Mayo!!! in Petie.

Thunderblaster

28/03/2007, 10:22 PM

new players tb ?where are they coming from ?

Heard that there will be a goalkeeper coming from Galway Hibs and a midfielder from Corrib Rangers when their season finishes.

terrier

29/03/2007, 9:09 PM

Heard that there will be a goalkeeper coming from Galway Hibs and a midfielder from Corrib Rangers when their season finishes.

will they be getting paid too ?

Thunderblaster

29/03/2007, 10:42 PM

There will be a 20th Anniversary Reunion Dinner for the Connacht and Michael Byrne Cup winning side in the Castlecourt Hotel, Westport on Friday 27th April. It will consist of a three course meal followed by music with Frank and Eamon and a Disco/Karaoke.:D Tickets for this night of celebration is �30 and are available from Ronnie Ring!!:ball:

Thunderblaster

29/03/2007, 10:43 PM

will they be getting paid too ?

Haven't a clue.

Thunderblaster

29/03/2007, 10:50 PM

Crossmolina V Westport United game on Sunday has been changed to Milebush Park for a 2:30pm kick off!!;) :ball:

Thunderblaster

29/03/2007, 10:54 PM

And for the hors d'oeuvres, a trip to Celtic Park to see Westport United B beat Castlebar Celtic B at 12:00 on Sunday!!;) :p :D

turbotimmy

30/03/2007, 7:30 AM

Anyone read the article about John Moran on the Connaught Telegraph?? I found the article up front and personal.

what was the article about. its a shame he has left the club he is a very good coach.

terrier

30/03/2007, 2:16 PM

what was the article about. its a shame he has left the club he is a very good coach.

he wouldnt have left if the club were interested in coaching their underage properly.the underage is in turmoil no structure in place at all.its a money grabbing organisation.......committee wont listen to the underage managers at all.more will follow him......players included,some underage players talking about going to celtic and glenhest

Thunderblaster

30/03/2007, 6:43 PM

he wouldnt have left if the club were interested in coaching their underage properly.the underage is in turmoil no structure in place at all.its a money grabbing organisation.......committee wont listen to the underage managers at all.more will follow him......players included,some underage players talking about going to celtic and glenhest

Can you elaborate on all this?? What other underage managers are thinking of moving on? Will these players really go to other clubs? Aren't some of the committee looking after underage sides? As for your other points, do you suggest that there should be reforms undertaken within the administrative structures of Westport United?

quay heart

31/03/2007, 7:33 PM

Can you elaborate on all this?? What other underage managers are thinking of moving on? Will these players really go to other clubs? Aren't some of the committee looking after underage sides? As for your other points, do you suggest that there should be reforms undertaken within the administrative structures of Westport United?

ill answer that one tb.i dont believe any managers will go perhaps one if his sons go which i believe is close.there is a big difference between looking after a team and coaching one.we all know you have the best knowledge of this club tb.so is there a proper structure at underage level ?

The-Beer-Baron

02/04/2007, 1:26 PM

what were the results over the weekend?

renovater

02/04/2007, 5:40 PM

Heard that there will be a goalkeeper coming from Galway Hibs and a midfielder from Corrib Rangers when their season finishes.
When they come from Galway Hibs and Corrib Rangers unless they want to play in there winter league they will have to leave by 31st July OR stay untill the 1st of january.:)

renovater

02/04/2007, 5:45 PM

will they be getting paid too ?
I am sure the youths of Westport will take an interesting view on this one.
I suppose they wont show it there accounts anyway, if they were paid:)

Thunderblaster

02/04/2007, 7:28 PM

there is a big difference between looking after a team and coaching one.

I don't think you're the first person in the world to say that and definitely not the last. It is very true with that statement. Person A would look after a team, organise training, have two laps as a warmup, pick two teams and throw in a ball for training.

The coach, Person B, would incorporate a warmup that is between unstructured, semi structured and structured with or without a football and may include SAQ. The session would take on exercises concerning different techniques of the game and it could work on aspects of the game like shadow play and set pieces and may finish up with a conditioned or normal game followed by a warmdown. A good coach should log his sessions; organise preparation sheets and session planners and keep a copy of his player's medical sheet. He must have drinks and a first aid kit with him and provide the kids with a diet/stretch sheet.

Thunderblaster

02/04/2007, 8:20 PM

so is there a proper structure at underage level ?

With all due respects, the answer to that is no. However, it was worse some years ago when Westport teams plummeted to the bottom divisions at underage level.

Since 2000, only one Westport United player made the Mayo Kennedy Cup squad and no player in that time, to my knowledge, have had trials in England. Most of the FAI Junior Cup squad played in the Kennedy Cup. In the last seven years, scouts have been attracted to Mayo footballers like bees to a honeypot and there has been a serious number of schoolboy international footballers coming from clubs as diverse as Ballina Town, Ballinrobe Town, Ballyglass, Castlebar Celtic, Erris United, Kiltimagh/Knock United and Manulla. Castlebar Celtic are starting from 6 years of age and are reapng the rewards for their underage policy, one of the big three in the province alongside Mervue United and Salthill Devon.

An excellent underage structure would be the twelve year plan, from 6-18 year olds, in which a system is put in place with the appropriate coaches to implement sessions that are consistent to the age category under the FAI Technical Plan. Phase 1 is the FUNdamental Phase from 6-9 years of age, implemented by Kick Start One coaches. Phase 2 is the Learning to Train Phase from 9-12 years of age, implemented by Kick Start Two coaches. Phase 3 is the Training to Train Phase from 12-16 years of age and Phase 4, the Training to Compete Phase from 16-18 years of age. Both these phases are implemented by Youth Cert coaches. Phase 5, the Training to Win Phase covers adult footballers, which is the graduation of the underage talent into the senior set-up. Phase 6 is the retainment phase and this can apply to underage to help them develop skills in coaching/administration/refereeing.

Thunderblaster

02/04/2007, 8:24 PM

what were the results over the weekend?

Vinny O'Malley netted the only goal as Westport United thrashed Crossmolina 1-0.:D The B team drew 0-0 against Celtic B and by all accounts, should have won!!:)

Thunderblaster

02/04/2007, 8:27 PM

When they come from Galway Hibs and Corrib Rangers unless they want to play in there winter league they will have to leave by 31st July OR stay untill the 1st of january.:)

It is only the midfielder coming. Don't know what their intentions are R.E. 31st July or 1st January. The gaffer might explain that one.

terrier

02/04/2007, 9:21 PM

I am sure the youths of Westport will take an interesting view on this one.
I suppose they wont show it there accounts anyway, if they were paid:)

accounts !!! they chose not too show certain accounts at the agm......which stands for "accounts go missing".:D

terrier

02/04/2007, 9:29 PM

With all due respects, the answer to that is no. However, it was worse some years ago when Westport teams plummeted to the bottom divisions at underage level.

Since 2000, only one Westport United player made the Mayo Kennedy Cup squad and no player in that time, to my knowledge, have had trials in England. Most of the FAI Junior Cup squad played in the Kennedy Cup. In the last seven years, scouts have been attracted to Mayo footballers like bees to a honeypot and there has been a serious number of schoolboy international footballers coming from clubs as diverse as Ballina Town, Ballinrobe Town, Ballyglass, Castlebar Celtic, Erris United, Kiltimagh/Knock United and Manulla. Castlebar Celtic are starting from 6 years of age and are reapng the rewards for their underage policy, one of the big three in the province alongside Mervue United and Salthill Devon.
An excellent underage structure would be the twelve year plan, from 6-18 year olds, in which a system is put in place with the appropriate coaches to implement sessions that are consistent to the age category under the FAI Technical Plan. Phase 1 is the FUNdamental Phase from 6-9 years of age, implemented by Kick Start One coaches. Phase 2 is the Learning to Train Phase from 9-12 years of age, implemented by Kick Start Two coaches. Phase 3 is the Training to Train Phase from 12-16 years of age and Phase 4, the Training to Compete Phase from 16-18 years of age. Both these phases are implemented by Youth Cert coaches. Phase 5, the Training to Win Phase covers adult footballers, which is the graduation of the underage talent into the senior set-up. Phase 6 is the retainment phase and this can apply to underage to help them develop skills in coaching/administration/refereeing.
so whats being done?

Thunderblaster

02/04/2007, 10:01 PM

so whats being done?

The usual.

west awake

03/04/2007, 12:05 AM

i believe the goalkeeper is galway hibs 2nd choice mark cobey and the midfielder is jonny o brien from corrib rangers!

and yes they are getting paid!

gazza2

03/04/2007, 7:56 AM

West awake again spreading rumours that are not true. These players will not be getting paid.
As your from Galway and the Gaffers from Galway why not contact him and he will give ya the truth.

irishyop

03/04/2007, 8:47 AM

Vinny O'Malley netted the only goal as Westport United thrashed Crossmolina 1-0.:D The B team drew 0-0 against Celtic B and by all accounts, should have won!!:)

TB - Ask the Westport keeper who should have won!!! He made 2 great saves and a sitter was missed by Celtic!"!!! :p

Thunderblaster

03/04/2007, 6:00 PM

TB - Ask the Westport keeper who should have won!!! He made 2 great saves and a sitter was missed by Celtic!"!!! :p

And the dents made to the Celtic goalpost from the ball whacking it!!:p :D

terrier

03/04/2007, 9:11 PM

The usual.

typical...i feel so sorry for the kids,how many underage teams in westport being coached by a parent of a child on the team tb?

irishyop

04/04/2007, 8:13 AM

And the dents made to the Celtic goalpost from the ball whacking it!!:p :D

The post moved towards the ball, FACT ;)

west awake

05/04/2007, 3:14 PM

the hibs goalie will now not be going to westport!fact

The-Beer-Baron

05/04/2007, 11:59 PM

typical...i feel so sorry for the kids,how many underage teams in westport being coached by a parent of a child on the team tb?

i know of a few anyway. my brothers team is managed by one of the kids parents and to be honest i woudnt say the parent has any qualifications from what i have seen of his managerial ability. he also plays his child all the time even though there are far better players on the bench. its just not fair to the kids and something must be done.

renovater

08/04/2007, 1:11 AM

I don't think you're the first person in the world to say that and definitely not the last. It is very true with that statement. Person A would look after a team, organise training, have two laps as a warmup, pick two teams and throw in a ball for training.

The coach, Person B, would incorporate a warmup that is between unstructured, semi structured and structured with or without a football and may include SAQ. The session would take on exercises concerning different techniques of the game and it could work on aspects of the game like shadow play and set pieces and may finish up with a conditioned or normal game followed by a warmdown. A good coach should log his sessions; organise preparation sheets and session planners and keep a copy of his player's medical sheet. He must have drinks and a first aid kit with him and provide the kids with a diet/stretch sheet.
That is something our Mayo Community games need to pick up on.

renovater

08/04/2007, 1:25 AM

[QUOTE=terrier;658927]accounts !!! they chose not too show certain accounts at the agm......which stands for "accounts go missing".::TE]
Thanks Terrier your welcome on board. you have confirmed what I all ready new.
Now its out in the open.regards to players coming from GALWAY including the Gaffer they hardly doing it out of the good of Westport.If that was true then they must be gone soft in Galway, which I respectively doubt.
regards to going back at the start of there new season, that is also out as they would be tied to this league untill 1st jan or they could go 31st july, which would be a wasted of time.
By the way what do you intend to do with the 10,000 euros apart from buying toilet rolls.:cool:

renovater

08/04/2007, 1:32 AM

i believe the goalkeeper is galway hibs 2nd choice mark cobey and the midfielder is jonny o brien from corrib rangers!

and yes they are getting paid!
so come on tell us more :p like to here how they become the next castlebar celtic
open the flood gates players will start to leave if they see there places been taken. whats more as you say.they are geting pa--yed .How would you feel siting next to one who get'n pa--yed.
go on spill the beans

renovater

08/04/2007, 1:37 AM

the hibs goalie will now not be going to westport!fact
Was he right!! he wasn't get'n paid or was it not enough, or was it he was stuck in Mayo when the new season started.
go on tell a galway man ;)

renovater

08/04/2007, 1:44 AM

i know of a few anyway. my brothers team is managed by one of the kids parents and to be honest i woudnt say the parent has any qualifications from what i have seen of his managerial ability. he also plays his child all the time even though there are far better players on the bench. its just not fair to the kids and something must be done.
This appears very sad, would this be u-14 parent manager of A-team sounds like him.
I don't think any parent should run kids team unless they take teams that have none of there own involved, and also sit there coaching badges.
Otherwise its not in the interest of the other kids who are playing.:mad: