Westport United FC

**Thunderblaster** · 08/04/2007, 5:12 PM

Originally Posted by west awake

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

I heard that.

**Thunderblaster** · 08/04/2007, 5:16 PM

Originally Posted by gazza2

These players will not be getting paid.

Exact same knowledge. The club are hardly going to finance payment to players as they have a better priority of investment like a new ground.

**Thunderblaster** · 08/04/2007, 5:23 PM

Originally Posted by renovater

By the way what do you intend to do with the 10,000 euros apart from buying toilet rolls.

�10,000 on toilet rolls? That sounds like a diarrhea epidemic in Westport!!

The money will have the pitch really manicured and so pristine that you could play lawn bowls on it!!

**Thunderblaster** · 08/04/2007, 5:26 PM

Originally Posted by irishyop

The post moved towards the ball, FACT

Didn't realise there was an earthquake or landslide in Castlebar.

Can you submit a report from the National Geological Office to confirm these seismic movements??

**terrier** · 08/04/2007, 6:15 PM

Originally Posted by The-Beer-Baron

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.

that issue was brought up at the agm by john moran and nothing has been done about it.the committee dont care about underage teams except the income they bring.nothing will ever be done to coach the youth properly while the present committee is in charge

**Thunderblaster** · 08/04/2007, 6:25 PM

Originally Posted by The-Beer-Baron

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.

Does your brother get a game for his team? Is he playing this year? It would make sense that these parents, who give up their free time to volunteer, work with teams that their sons are not on, and it removes a burden when selecting a team. They will not then be left wide open to allegations of favouritism.

**Thunderblaster** · 08/04/2007, 6:26 PM

Originally Posted by terrier

that issue was brought up at the agm by john moran and nothing has been done about it.

It was a motion that was actually passed.

**historynut** · 08/04/2007, 6:34 PM

Thunderblaster. THANKS FOR THAT - very much appreciated. If correct he is Secrtary Connaught FA ? I also had WFC as 48/49 winners, prior to receiving full list from spot-kick. Please check out reply to you on Conn Final thread, though should have posted it here.

**historynut** · 08/04/2007, 7:11 PM

Thought Id post questions on Westport on your thread. Thanks for reply on Conn Cup thread. You appear to be a knowledge on Westport FC. Do you mind if I pick your brains. 1. I know it would now be 20 years old, but is there anyway I could get copy of the 75TH Anniversary Publication ? 2. Do you know who beat you in Conn Senior Final 90/91 ? 3. Would you have any other data on Conn Senior League & Senior Cup finals during the period that Westport were involved in those compititions. 4. any plans re club website ?
You may be interested that Shels played against Ballina in 1908. May have been the intent of the then IFA to try and spread the game throughout Ireland. Appreciate any help.

**Thunderblaster** · 08/04/2007, 7:17 PM

Originally Posted by historynut

Thought Id post questions on Westport on your thread. Thanks for reply on Conn Cup thread. You appear to be a knowledge on Westport FC. Do you mind if I pick your brains. 1. I know it would now be 20 years old, but is there anyway I could get copy of the 75TH Anniversary Publication ? 2. Do you know who beat you in Conn Senior Final 90/91 ? 3. Would you have any other data on Conn Senior League & Senior Cup finals during the period that Westport were involved in those compititions. 4. any plans re club website ?
You may be interested that Shels played against Ballina in 1908. May have been the intent of the then IFA to try and spread the game throughout Ireland. Appreciate any help.

I think Noel Duffy may have copies left of that book. We lost to Salthill Devon 1-0 in the final. I wouldn't have any other data on the CSL. There is a website due to be launched within the next week AFAIK. It was another 53 years before Ballina Town were formed-by a Westport man in 1961.

**historynut** · 08/04/2007, 7:49 PM

Once again thanks. Got your private message- IS HE Connaught FA secretary ?
Is it possible if you could pursue getting copy of publication for me? Though I get to Ireland dont get out to Westport. Look forward to viewing website.

**Thunderblaster** · 08/04/2007, 9:42 PM

Originally Posted by historynut

Once again thanks. Got your private message- IS HE Connaught FA secretary ?

He is indeed. General Secretary is his official title.

**terrier** · 08/04/2007, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by Thunderblaster

It was a motion that was actually passed.

and what has happened since ? i believe kenny gannon also had a motion passed at the agm neither have been put into use.its no wonder the junior team have started bringing in or are about to bring in players.this club is a shambles id go as far as to say its a dictatorship

**renovater** · 09/04/2007, 9:01 PM

Originally Posted by Thunderblaster

�10,000 on toilet rolls? That sounds like a diarrhea epidemic in Westport!!: The money will have the pitch really manicured and so pristine that you could play lawn bowls on it!!

That was a joke!!! but just goes to show what I have always said about Westport.they are just a team, never make a club.
It takes people with vision and guts to make a club, it appears all they able to do is use what money is available and spend it on the juniors.
When you see they just managed to get a lousy �10,000 goes to show for main town in Mayo the vision they have which is bottom of the pile ,If I were the club to receive 10,000 euros I would be embarrassed say the leased.
It also show how much intelligence the committee has.
If I were that committee, which I am not I would resign before some one ask me to.
Good luck with the development

**quay heart** · 09/04/2007, 9:47 PM

Originally Posted by renovater

That was a joke!!! but just goes to show what I have always said about Westport.they are just a team, never make a club.
It takes people with vision and guts to make a club, it appears all they able to do is use what money is available and spend it on the juniors.
When you see they just managed to get a lousy �10,000 goes to show for main town in Mayo the vision they have which is bottom of the pile ,If I were the club to receive 10,000 euros I would be embarrassed say the leased.
It also show how much intelligence the committee has.
If I were that committee, which I am not I would resign before some one ask me to.
Good luck with the development

its sad for me to say but your right.

**The-Beer-Baron** · 09/04/2007, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by Thunderblaster

Does your brother get a game for his team? Is he playing this year? It would make sense that these parents, who give up their free time to volunteer, work with teams that their sons are not on, and it removes a burden when selecting a team. They will not then be left wide open to allegations of favouritism.

ya he eventually forced himself on to the starting team even though he should have been there for the start. i agree with your point that parents shouldnt be allowed manage teams in which their own sons are members of. they should be applauded for giving up their time to manage the kids etc. and in fairness its not as if they can say to their own son that theyre not playing as it would cause family friction. the committee needs to do something

**historynut** · 09/04/2007, 11:06 PM

TB- Wee debate for you when u next on line. Confirmed present club founded 1911, though can trace history back to 1889. Your opening post on this thread caims yourself as Connaughts oldest club (dare say you know whats coming !). How does Castlerea founded 1886 not beat you to be oldest Junior club in Connaught. Have other questions but will wait to see if you can acquire club history. Must admit had a gander once at da sportsground. Tidy like facillities, large open air concrete stand/banking between road level and pitch level. As good as anything I've seen of the very few seen round Ireland.

**west awake** · 10/04/2007, 1:14 AM

the hibs keeper mark cobey decided against the move because the expenses

weren't enough to merit him travellin up and down to westport for games,i could see the o'brien lad comin from rangers as he's a personal friend of ur gaffer,how is brendan doin down there by the way?

**gunner1** · 10/04/2007, 2:20 AM

Originally Posted by renovater

That was a joke!!! but just goes to show what I have always said about Westport.they are just a team, never make a club.
It takes people with vision and guts to make a club, it appears all they able to do is use what money is available and spend it on the juniors.
When you see they just managed to get a lousy �10,000 goes to show for main town in Mayo the vision they have which is bottom of the pile ,If I were the club to receive 10,000 euros I would be embarrassed say the leased.
It also show how much intelligence the committee has.
If I were that committee, which I am not I would resign before some one ask me to.
Good luck with the development

question? why were w/port given 10k,and what are they going to do with it??

**Thunderblaster** · 10/04/2007, 6:08 PM

Originally Posted by historynut

TB- Wee debate for you when u next on line. Confirmed present club founded 1911, though can trace history back to 1889. Your opening post on this thread caims yourself as Connaughts oldest club (dare say you know whats coming !). How does Castlerea founded 1886 not beat you to be oldest Junior club in Connaught. Have other questions but will wait to see if you can acquire club history. Must admit had a gander once at da sportsground. Tidy like facillities, large open air concrete stand/banking between road level and pitch level. As good as anything I've seen of the very few seen round Ireland.

Are you referring to the present Castlerea Celtic in Roscommon?