Sean Connor new Galway manager

[Well Red]

Sure is, its his ambition to manage every team in the league. He's 40% of the way there already

Joxter, manage is a bit of an overstatement I would have thought but I know what you mean.

[unclekev]

I know a lot of people don't like Connors but I have to say I think he is a gentleman, when I had my hip done a couple of years ago Seanie called in to me whenever he was meeting the big shots in the Belfry, he'd call in with the match programme and a packet of wine gums and update me with all the goings on, I texted him good luck last night and cannot wait to see him back in the Showgrounds.

He is a gentleman, absolutely. He probably got the programme for free and the wine gums were left over from the players supply at the previous weeks game. Steve Bruce told him wine gums were good for players and for new hips Bet he got loads of texts from Sligo cos he was always going around with wine gums to people. A real wine gum buff our Seanie.

[srfc1928]

I know a lot of people don't like Connors but I have to say I think he is a gentleman, when I had my hip done a couple of years ago Seanie called in to me whenever he was meeting the big shots in the Belfry, he'd call in with the match programme and a packet of wine gums and update me with all the goings on, I texted him good luck last night and cannot wait to see him back in the Showgrounds.

Is that you Ritchie ?

[RoversInn]

Most be why he left us, Chippers weren't up to scratch and KFC was too far out of the town.

[gufc2000]

More reports have surfaced about Turner's clause. Still can't see it happenning though http://extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/2810

[sligofan4ever]

More reports have surfaced about Turner's clause. Still can't see it happenning though http://extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/2810

I don't see Turner going to Galway if its true, i've heard rumours that players there will be on as low as 100 to 150 euro's a week, he'd get a bigger wage here and I doubt, as I said in another thread, Galway could even afford him.

[avvenalaf]

I don't see Turner going to Galway if its true, i've heard rumours that players there will be on as low as 100 to 150 euro's a week, he'd get a bigger wage here and I doubt, as I said in another thread, Galway could even afford him.

D'ya know what - I consider Chris Turner to be a terrific player but if the height of his ambition is to play for Sean Connor, it probably explains why an excellent coach like Pat Fenlon ditched him and why he never made it in England.

[gufct]

I can understand Sligo Fans views on Sean Connor and although he was by far the most qualified applicant he has a huge job on hand to sort us out as well as winning over the more sceptical of our own fans never mind the numerous fans from Bohs but more particularly Sligo where some people seem to have a total fixation with him.

What I cant understand is the childish comments over GUFC having the Press Conference in the Flagship shop of our main sponsor and backer Pat McDonagh .

[unclekev]

Sligo have held launches and other meeitngs in the premises of their main sponsor Tohers. I know its not a chipper but clubs should support their sponsors. Its a way of of giving a bit of publicity , don't knock it.

[Only1Rovers]

What I cant understand is the childish comments over GUFC having the Press Conference in the Flagship shop of our main sponsor and backer Pat McDonagh .

Sligo have held launches and other meeitngs in the premises of their main sponsor Tohers. I know its not a chipper but clubs should support their sponsors. Its a way of of giving a bit of publicity , don't knock it.

Now, I have never organised a press conference and it would seem those who organised yesterday's in Supermac's put NO thought into how best to run a press conference.

Yes it is a good marketing strategy to hold a press conferences in a sponsors premises. Rovers and Tohers have done this exceptionally well in the past. Keith O'Dwyer or who ever is in charge of organizing our press conferences ensured there was a SUITABLE designated space to hold the event, and in pleasant surroundings! Upstairs in Tohers Chemist lends itself excellently to such needs. Past Rovers press conference was held in the premises away from the main floor of the shop, away customers who probably do not need to, nor care about Rovers. It's also worth noting for such events, Sligo Rovers provided a full PA to ensure what was being said by the those who were talking could be heard by those attending.

What happened in Supermacs yesterday was a joke, if I'm being honest and a poor reflection on Galway United & Supermacs. This isn't an attempt to have an easy dig at Galway United. I wish the best for the club but their attempt at a press conference was laughable.

The table where Connor, Leeson & Michéal D were sitting was landed in the middle of mothers and sons eating their chicken wings and burgers. It was close to impossible to hear what any of the three men sitting at the table were saying, no amplification what so ever in a busy fast food join!!???? There was ample room further down the premises, where no one was sitting, where the event should have been held, away from those who were trying to eat their chips in peace. When the press conference started punters were looking around with bemused expressions on their faces. There was no order or to the procedure. When Leeson started talking all the camera men just moved in and stood in front of the table taking photos for the duration. No one could see or hear who was talking after that.

There was zero thought but into the whole thing.

I was presented with a slice of pizza at the end, so I left happy.....

[gufct]

Now, I have never organised a press conference and it would seem those who organised yesterday's in Supermac's put NO thought into how best to run a press conference.

Yes it is a good marketing strategy to hold a press conferences in a sponsors premises. Rovers and Tohers have done this exceptionally well in the past. Keith O'Dwyer or who ever is in charge of organizing our press conferences ensured there was a SUITABLE designated space to hold the event, and in pleasant surroundings! Upstairs in Tohers Chemist lends itself excellently to such needs. Past Rovers press conference was held in the premises away from the main floor of the shop, away customers who probably do not need to, nor care about Rovers. It's also worth noting for such events, Sligo Rovers provided a full PA to ensure what was being said by the those who were talking could be heard by those attending.

What happened in Supermacs yesterday was a joke, if I'm being honest and a poor reflection on Galway United & Supermacs. This isn't an attempt to have an easy dig at Galway United. I wish the best for the club but their attempt at a press conference was laughable.

The table where Connor, Leeson & Michéal D were sitting was landed in the middle of mothers and sons eating their chicken wings and burgers. It was close to impossible to hear what any of the three men sitting at the table were saying, no amplification what so ever in a busy fast food join!!???? There was ample room further down the premises, where no one was sitting, where the event should have been held, away from those who were trying to eat their chips in peace. When the press conference started punters were looking around with bemused expressions on their faces. There was no order or to the procedure. When Leeson started talking all the camera men just moved in and stood in front of the table taking photos for the duration. No one could see or hear who was talking after that.

There was zero thought but into the whole thing.

I was presented with a slice of pizza at the end, so I left happy.....

The Press Conference which was so amateurish as stated by yourself managed to get Film & Interview Coverage on all 3 TV Main News yesterday,Was covered by all local & National Media and had over 100 GUFC Supporters at it .

It was the best coverage we ever got for the unveiling of a new manager so somebody has obviously got their head screwed on.

[Only1Rovers]

The Press Conference which was so amateurish as stated by yourself managed to get Film & Interview Coverage on all 3 TV Main News yesterday,Was covered by all local & National Media and had over 100 GUFC Supporters at it .

It was the best coverage we ever got for the unveiling of a new manager so somebody has obviously got their head screwed on.

I never doubted the coverage but it could have been done much, much better. It's also worth noting Galway will get plenty of national media coverage with Seanie on board.

[GuisaSaigon]

Turner apparently spotted in Galway today.

[sligoman]

Turner apparently spotted in Galway today.

Nice attempt at wumming, try somewhere else next time.

[CF1989]

Nice attempt at wumming, try somewhere else next time.

great moderation Sligoman, keep it up!!

[GuisaSaigon]

Not trying to be a WUM. it was posted on our forum earlier today by a usually reliable poster. http://galwayunitedfc.net/index.php?...ic=1984&st=300
He has a clause in his contract and our budget might not be as small as first expected. He obviously wants to work under Connor and Connor obviously wants him. It should be interesting to see what happens.

[Only1Rovers]

Nicky Broujos spotted driving away from the Showgrounds. I guess he's back in the fold.

[CarrickFan]

prob going a bit off topic but its obvious clause exists so would be good if some those involved in running the club who post here could keep us up to date with whats actually going on re. Turner?

[Well Red]

Turner apparently spotted in Galway today.

Wood Turner do you think

[GuisaSaigon]

The Belfast man was appointed as the Tribesmen's manager on Monday – ironically replacing Foster – and he has already held talks with Chris Turner, Heary and Shaun Kelly about possible moves to Terryland Park

from Dundalk Democrat

http://blackandwhitetown.squarespace...-the-week.html