Westport United FC

**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!!

**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

Originally Posted by gnasher

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

Originally Posted by Thunderblaster

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!!

I believe Paul Fitzpatrick gone back to his roots, made no impression in Ballyheane last Sunday.

**renovater** · 28/03/2007, 9:34 PM

Originally Posted by quay heart

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

Originally Posted by quay heart

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

Originally Posted by Thunderblaster

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.

Tickets for this night of celebration is �30 and are available from Ronnie Ring!!

**Thunderblaster** · 29/03/2007, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by terrier

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!!

**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!!

**turbotimmy** · 30/03/2007, 7:30 AM

Originally Posted by Thunderblaster

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

Originally Posted by turbotimmy

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

Originally Posted by terrier

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

Originally Posted by Thunderblaster

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

Originally Posted by Thunderblaster

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

Originally Posted by terrier

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

Originally Posted by quay heart

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.