Westport United FC

[Thunderblaster]

By the way only members of the club can vote at A.G.M.

In theory but never in practice at WUFC.

[Thunderblaster]

Westport are torpedoed with injuries for Sunday between Cam, Eoghan, Lovejoy and Alan Mac. Kenno is back and Burkey shall debut. Louisburgh Lion has a slight injury but should be ok!!

Congrats to the U.18s on trouncing East United 6-2 last weekend. Have Salthill Devon in the Connacht Cup Quarter Final. Hard luck to the U.14s after bowing out on penos. Wasn't at either game.

Lotto jackpot is now €15,300!!:D :D :D

[gazza2]

Just to let ye know BOC is doing his Level 1 youth cert the last week in Feb.He had planned to do it last summer before he got the Westport Utd Job which would have been the off season for his previous club Corrib Rangers. He could not do it as the amount of games played in the summer of the Mayo League season so had to cancel the course.

Its now the off season with Westport so he will have it done soon as was waiting for a course to come up.

[quay heart]

is this more rule bending ? thought you had to have kick start 1 and 2 completed b4 you could do youth cert.

:eek: :eek: :eek:

[quay heart]

thunderblaster couldnt agree with u more.it will be the same few at agm as always though im afraid.is it true that people have stopped paying for the junior manager ????

[renovater]

First of all, welcome aboard quay heart on the nation's NO.1 footie forum.:D

Yes, I heard that the AGM is set for the 30th January at 8:00 at the Castlecourt Hotel.

I would implore all the fans, fair weather and die hards to attend the AGM if they value their loyalty to the club.

It is an imperative that the parents attend the AGM as they are the voice representing the concerns of our underage footballers.

Underage football should not be cast aside in the dispersal of club finances as the vast majority of membership comes from that bracket, ie, the money should not be invested solely in the junior team. Underage football is at least as important if not more important than the junior team as they are the future of the club and if the underage is neglected, the whole structure will eventually fall down. I can relate back to 1999, and the talk within the club was that it would fold in five years. I was angry at that prospect and it made me really feel having to do something about it, and watching underage football, apart from one team, it was honestly an abyss. The last couple of years saw an improvement but there is honestly a long ways to go. Some of the coaches have done Kick Start 1 and a couple did Kick Start 2 and one of them is with the FAI Local Emerging Talent Programme. The club needs a strong, definitive schoolboy/youth structure in place before moving to the next level. In the last ten years, clubs in the province have caught up and overtaken Westport United in their underage structures.

With regard to the Junior Manager, there is a rule in the Mayo AFL Rule Book that Super League managers must have an FAI Youth Cert badge. I know his coaching qualifications have been questioned over the season.

Personally speaking, I want to see the parents at the AGM and I want to see everybody with the club and football at heart at the AGM and I would like to see the next committee to progress the club towards the centenary in a positive frame and to develop the kids and meet the goals to shape a great future for the club.

Well put thunder I couldnt have said it better my self

[Thunderblaster]

Well put thunder I couldnt have said it better my self

With correct spellings and grammar, of course!!;) :D

[Thunderblaster]

is it true that people have stopped paying for the junior manager ????

That seems to be the story around Westport. I'd rather invest money into the club if it was looking towards the bigger picture, underage development, facilities, competing at a higher level long term. Progression for me would be the long term aspiration of the club to get the structures in place so that entry into the Eircom League would be a viable long term goal. Accepting mediocrity is unacceptable in 2007. It is time that everyone in Westport United rise and meet the modern day to day challenges of football and bring the proud and historic club forward rather than be cocooned in a time warp of living on past glories, which stunted the direction of the club over the years. People prefer to relate to 1969, 1987 and 2005 rather than concentrating on our precious future, our kids and our grand-kids.

[Thunderblaster]

So ye can all go for a row with the home fans

That is the feared Westport Ultras, the Covey Army, for ya!! More fearsome than the Italian Ultras or Arkan's Black Tigers of Yugoslavia!!:eek: :D

[renovater]

[QUOTE=Thunderblaster;602965]Westport are torpedoed with injuries for Sunday . Kenno is back and Burkey shall debut.
You would swear that burkey had been there in Westport for years,:eek: you will now tell me he was a son of son of a begotten westport player!!! of bygone days:p
Good luck to him on his day bute as they say in show biz (go and brake a leg)

[galactico]

Just to let ye know BOC is doing his Level 1 youth cert the last week in Feb.He had planned to do it last summer before he got the Westport Utd Job which would have been the off season for his previous club Corrib Rangers. He could not do it as the amount of games played in the summer of the Mayo League season so had to cancel the course.

Its now the off season with Westport so he will have it done soon as was waiting for a course to come up.

come on thunder let us know has your manager done kickstart 1&2 or is there there a second hidden set of rules that only a few know about that certain people can jump straight onto youth cert course if so it could make all other coaches in mayo look at these courses in a different light..!!!!!!!!

[quay heart]

couldnt have put it better !! tb has he r has he not got kick start 1 and 2 ? the mayo lge should know, they have to have someway of checking.thats the westport com. for you again they never checked that b4 they brought him in !! :confused:

[renovater]

couldnt have put it better !! tb has he r has he not got kick start 1 and 2 ? the mayo lge should know, they have to have someway of checking.thats the westport com. for you again they never checked that b4 they brought him in !! :confused:

Are you listening you football lovers out there. There are rules for clubs that throw cash around, and there those who have not, it appears that those who can throw it about get away with more form our govering body. So come on El duce, Whats the story.

[Thunderblaster]

Shock horror!! Westport United bow out of the Connacht Cup to little known Heatmerchants FC in Athlone on penalties. Heard that James Fahy nabbed an equaliser with five minutes to go. Lost 5-4 on penos.:eek: :( Where do we go from here?

[renovater]

Shock horror!! Westport United bow out of the Connacht Cup to little known Heatmerchants FC in Athlone on penalties. Heard that James Fahy nabbed an equaliser with five minutes to go. Lost 5-4 on penos.:eek: :( Where do we go from here?

Sorry to hear that thunder! Quay Heart must be rearing to go on Friday @ YOUR a.g.m. and to be sure he will have a point to make.
Your club is gone a bit like Chelsea'S OF THIS WORLD!!!! but cant afford it.
Brendan O'Connor must come under some pressure now. plus the extra signings didn't make any differants, so I take it from next week no one will be piad at Westport once Quay Heart is elected.
His first duty is to sent the likes of O'CONNOR AND BURKEY packing.
By the way how is Burkey after his clash? got a bad knock in the head.:p

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Shock horror!! Westport United bow out of the Connacht Cup to little known Heatmerchants FC in Athlone on penalties. Heard that James Fahy nabbed an equaliser with five minutes to go. Lost 5-4 on penos.:eek: :( Where do we go from here?
Shock of the Connacht Cup so far. The Manager will have to go. If this was Celtic (only the Mayo Cup won) everyone on this site would be calling for Dykes head. With this loss will it mean that the Manager will bring in new players from Galway or around Mayo. It will be interesting to see what the Westport Faithful have to say at the AGM. Bring back Cuscack would be my answer.

[galwayhoop]

come on thunder let us know has your manager done kickstart 1&2 or is there there a second hidden set of rules that only a few know about that certain people can jump straight onto youth cert course if so it could make all other coaches in mayo look at these courses in a different light..!!!!!!!!

someone who plays 5 years or more LoI can go straight onto the Youth Cert without doing KS 1 or 2. BoC meets that criteria.

BTW what is the feeling on the ground after yesterdays shock. Will he get another season?

[Thunderblaster]

BTW what is the feeling on the ground after yesterdays shock. Will he get another season?


I haven't spoken to too many people but the feeling is that they were stunned that we failed to put away mediocre opposition. A couple of people (and I stress at only a couple) are looking for a change of management. Most say that good will come out of this. Some felt that the players approached the game too complacent. Main concensus is that with so many injured, ill, away and suspended, eight of the starting 11 of the FAI Junior Cup final of 2005 were not on the pitch, it was going to make a routine game that little bit more trying. As for the gaffer getting another term, that is a matter for the outgoing or incoming committee.

[Thunderblaster]

Sorry to hear that thunder! Quay Heart must be rearing to go on Friday @ YOUR a.g.m. and to be sure he will have a point to make.

30th January is on a Tuesday.

[quay heart]

cant even believe some r even thinking abt giving boc another term.its been a disaster bringing him in from day 1.not only him but fools who hired him should go !!i believe the com. had a bit of a licking up session last fri nite bringing all who payd 4 manager out 4 free booze!more money wasted !!as 4 agm it will be another **** and bull session ive been at 2 many now 2 4see any change.

[Thunderblaster]

What is your prediction for the AGM? Are we going to see the status quo retained or is there going to be a purge? Who is safe and who needs to be looking over their shoulder? If the managerial job becomes vacant, who would you throw into the shortlist?

Friday night was supposed to be a "thank you" night for those who helped fundraise for the club and manage underage teams over the last year. Hate to see the final bill for it though.

[renovater]

SORRY THUNDER YOU CANT DEFEND THE WRONG. FAIR PLAY YOU HAVE TRIED,
BUT WITH ALL DUE RESPECT,YOU CAN ONLY GO BACK TO YOUR GRASS ROOTS.
SORRY GOT THE DATE WRONG!!!! WAS IT THE 20TH :mad:

[renovater]

Member of your club failed to turn out to nite due uncircunstances beyond there control.they appen to be in newport.
But fail to turn up for trainning your Manager Willie Wasn't to happy.
He should have a little respect for the dead.
I have the text to back it up.:mad:

[Thunderblaster]

Member of your club failed to turn out to nite due uncircunstances beyond there control.they appen to be in newport.
But fail to turn up for trainning your Manager Willie Wasn't to happy.
He should have a little respect for the dead.
I have the text to back it up.:mad:


Please elaborate.

[Thunderblaster]

SORRY THUNDER YOU CANT DEFEND THE WRONG. FAIR PLAY YOU HAVE TRIED,
BUT WITH ALL DUE RESPECT,YOU CAN ONLY GO BACK TO YOUR GRASS ROOTS.

With reference to?

[Thunderblaster]

SORRY GOT THE DATE WRONG!!!! WAS IT THE 20TH :mad:

The 20th falls on a Saturday. The 30th falls on a Tuesday. The phase of the moon for these two dates, I have not studied in close detail yet!!;) :D

[quay heart]

it will prob b the same as always,no one will stand up 2 the com.they more than likely will be left in place,all who wer involved with interview panel including men who offerd job 2 boc before interviews wer even held should go !!if com. go paying manager they should find a qualified 1 with experience if not the caretaker mang. b4 boc r nm should get job......

[swift]

Well TB where was the "Louisburgh Lion" on Sunday afternoon? At least you have till the new season to come up with some cuter pet names for the players. And dont forget "aul stock Bourkey" :D :D :D

[the 12 th man]

it will prob b the same as always,no one will stand up 2 the com.they more than likely will be left in place,all who wer involved with interview panel including men who offerd job 2 boc before interviews wer even held should go !!if com. go paying manager they should find a qualified 1 with experience if not the caretaker mang. b4 boc r nm should get job......

Text-speak is against forum rules quay heart,just type the words out like the rest of us.

[the 12 th man]

SORRY THUNDER YOU CANT DEFEND THE WRONG. FAIR PLAY YOU HAVE TRIED,
BUT WITH ALL DUE RESPECT,YOU CAN ONLY GO BACK TO YOUR GRASS ROOTS.
SORRY GOT THE DATE WRONG!!!! WAS IT THE 20TH :mad:


renovater,could you knock off the caps-lock,its the internet equivolent of shouting at someone.

[gnasher]

Well TB where was the "Louisburgh Lion" on Sunday afternoon? At least you have till the new season to come up with some cuter pet names for the players. And dont forget "aul stock Bourkey" :D :D :D

Why are you having a pop now sonny? Is it really any of your business who has a nickname - who do you support? or do you lie waiting in the long grass for a mishap to occur before letting fly like a coward. we nail our colours to the mast - Covey and proud.

P.S I don't think anyone called Burkey 'auld stock' that was a bout Paul fitz so get you're facts correct before you launch if you don't want to be classed as a clone of some other idiots who post here.

[gnasher]

it will prob b the same as always,no one will stand up 2 the com.they more than likely will be left in place,all who wer involved with interview panel including men who offerd job 2 boc before interviews wer even held should go !!if com. go paying manager they should find a qualified 1 with experience if not the caretaker mang. b4 boc r nm should get job......

Why don't you stand up and voice your concers then? i'll be lurking in the shadows watching it all so let's see who has the 'cohones'. Enough of this TB attacking - he's done more for the club than you or me or anyone who's been having a pop at him. Act like a man and say your bit at the right time - obvioulsy there's a lot of people in teh club who believe that paying the manager is the right way to go - as for the choice of manager - that's another issue. As for me - i'll support whoever it is because I'm proud of those who wear that crest. Stop whining and support the club.

[Thunderblaster]

Our U.14 boys had a very good win away to Manor Rangers on Saturday at a 5-0 scoreline. They are away to St. Joseph's of Athlone on Saturday at 2:00 in the last 16 of the FCS Connacht U.14 Cup. Best of luck to them.

[Thunderblaster]

Here is your chance to nominate your Junior Player of the Year, B Team Player of the Year, Ladies Player of the Year and Underage Player of the Year for Westport United.

Mine would be as follows.

Underage Player of the Year: Eoin Torpey

Ladies Player of the Year: Linda Barrett

B Team Player of the Year: David Horkan

Junior Player of the Year: Gerry McLoughlin

Feel free to post your nominations.

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Here is your chance to nominate your Junior Player of the Year, B Team Player of the Year, Ladies Player of the Year and Underage Player of the Year for Westport United.

Mine would be as follows.

Underage Player of the Year: Eoin Torpey

Ladies Player of the Year: Linda Barrett

B Team Player of the Year: David Horkan

Junior Player of the Year: Gerry McLoughlin

Feel free to post your nominations.
Funny to see your first two choices were Castlebar Celtic players and might be back in the near future. What I have seen of Westport A team this year (four games) the young Hoban lad (NIUG) was great in all games and in different positions. He was a real loss to your team for the external cups. But the A team has so many great players I would hate to have to pick one.

[Closing Time]

Why are you having a pop now sonny? Is it really any of your business who has a nickname - who do you support? or do you lie waiting in the long grass for a mishap to occur before letting fly like a coward. we nail our colours to the mast - Covey and proud.

P.S I don't think anyone called Burkey 'auld stock' that was a bout Paul fitz so get you're facts correct before you launch if you don't want to be classed as a clone of some other idiots who post here.

I see by the Mayo Site that you were missing 9 of the FAI Junior Cup team when knocked out off the Connacht Cup. Can you name the two that did play. I didnt think you would have won the CC this year, my money would be on Mervue.

[Thunderblaster]

Mervue are always the perennial favourites for the competition. They beat us 2-0 two years ago and their first goal was a well worked corner kick in which one of the guys standing near the back post sprinted across to take the ball short from the taker. The ball was laid back to the taker who then took the ball across the edge of the box before firing home. It was one of these well rehearsed set piece moves.

[quay heart]

dear gnasher i thought this was a place to voice my feelings,none of what i say is directed at tb ! its utd com. ihave problem with.also i shall air my views at agm same as always but they tend to fall on deaf ears.maybe you will come this year and get on board with youth teams.:p

[swift]

Why are you having a pop now sonny? Is it really any of your business who has a nickname - who do you support? or do you lie waiting in the long grass for a mishap to occur before letting fly like a coward. we nail our colours to the mast - Covey and proud.

P.S I don't think anyone called Burkey 'auld stock' that was a bout Paul fitz so get you're facts correct before you launch if you don't want to be classed as a clone of some other idiots who post here.

As the Tayto ad says theres always one. All you have to do on this site is cast out and some stupid fish will take a bite

[turbotimmy]

Mervue are always the perennial favourites for the competition. They beat us 2-0 two years ago and their first goal was a well worked corner kick in which one of the guys standing near the back post sprinted across to take the ball short from the taker. The ball was laid back to the taker who then took the ball across the edge of the box before firing home. It was one of these well rehearsed set piece moves.

i hear two of yere players danny scahill and gerry mc loughlin are playing with the sydney fc reserves team .that would be a huge loss to the first team if they signed.but the way things are goin they will find it very hard when they come [if they come] back to get back in the team its so strong now

[gnasher]

As the Tayto ad says theres always one. All you have to do on this site is cast out and some stupid fish will take a bite


Whatever makes you feel happy. You seem to have forgotten to reply to the post and gone for insulting the poster - sure sign of a simpleton.

[gnasher]

dear gnasher i thought this was a place to voice my feelings,none of what i say is directed at tb ! its utd com. ihave problem with.also i shall air my views at agm same as always but they tend to fall on deaf ears.maybe you will come this year and get on board with youth teams.:p

I'm not attacking you're feelings. If you feel that strongly about it and get shot down why not try a different approach - you have until Friday to submit a written motion for the agenda which has to be discussed - no committee members read this site so you'll be better off taking it to them face to face. Having a pop at the club here is a total wate of time.

I'm not allowed to cach anything til I sort my anger managment issues but thanks for asking.

[renovater]

renovater,could you knock off the caps-lock,its the internet equivolent of shouting at someone.
Sorry mate, that was not intended:)

[renovater]

I'm not attacking you're feelings. If you feel that strongly about it and get shot down why not try a different approach - you have until Friday to submit a written motion for the agenda which has to be discussed - no committee members read this site so you'll be better off taking it to them face to face. Having a pop at the club here is a total wate of time.

I'm not allowed to cach anything til I sort my anger managment issues but thanks for asking.
Sounds sound advice,It not right to be airing your dirty washing here.:ball:
But he can make intentions known that he not happy whats going on,by going to the A.G.M.

[Thunderblaster]

Our U.14 boys had a very good win away to Manor Rangers on Saturday at a 5-0 scoreline. They are away to St. Joseph's of Athlone on Saturday at 2:00 in the last 16 of the FCS Connacht U.14 Cup. Best of luck to them.

Game is changed to 12:00. Good luck to them!!:D :D :D

[Thunderblaster]

i hear two of yere players danny scahill and gerry mc loughlin are playing with the sydney fc reserves team .that would be a huge loss to the first team if they signed.but the way things are goin they will find it very hard when they come [if they come] back to get back in the team its so strong now

What is the standard of football like in Australia?

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Sounds sound advice,It not right to be airing your dirty washing here.:ball:
But he can make intentions known that he not happy whats going on,by going to the A.G.M.
This is the prefect spot to air your grievances. Every club has people involved who are not happy with the direction their club is taking. The problem is that a lot of these people are not willing set on the committee and try to change the direction of the club.

[renovater]

This is the prefect spot to air your grievances. Every club has people involved who are not happy with the direction their club is taking. The problem is that a lot of these people are not willing set on the committee and try to change the direction of the club.
I am not so sure by airing your views here, will change the poeple who are making the decissions, unless they are tuned into this site. if they are, they can choose to ignor what is said. at the end of the day only changes at club level can make the real differants.
Remember one thing when you talk down your club you are also talking down your self.;)

[quay heart]

that is total rubbish reno.you obviously dont know westport utd.utd set up a finance committe and askd its advice on the paying of a manager to which the fin. com. said it was not affordable at 400 euro a wk plus van and phone!the chairman on hearing this walkd out with two other committe members because they wanted the galway man over the 2 westport men.yet 2 of those men sat on the interview board that was 2 hire the same man !the same manager that was told by the third walkout man a week previous that the job was his and the interviews were 2 keep "people" happy!so dont talk to me about serving on committes or giving up free time to help your club when this kind of dictatorship goes on !:mad:

[theboy]

from an outsider looking in, maybe keep what goes on behind closed doors behind closed doors, its not painting a very good picture for your club. or maybe this is exactly what ye are looking for so there will be change. just my thoughts.