Mayo League Football 2007

**Thunderblaster** · 26/01/2007, 5:41 PM

Who is tipped for the chair at the forthcoming MAFL AGM?

**renovater** · 26/01/2007, 7:27 PM

Originally Posted by Thunderblaster

Who is tipped for the chair at the forthcoming MAFL AGM?

There not to many to choose from. Mr Quigley time is up to vacate the chair to Tom Mc Daniel, but Iam being told he will not take it.and is more likely to step away from the league.By all accounts I dont think he even got whats it takes to be Chairman. So that leaves you with Tom Kelly J Durkan which I doubt will take it. then you are left with Gerry Sweeney who I think could only make Vice chair.
My moneys on Donal Benson coming back to the league and walking straight into the hot seat. Mind you he will not see I to I with some of his colleages in the same light as he used to. You will see the big Celtic HAT vs Swinford Hat show.
you may see another Ballyheane man back in the seat.

good times ahead.

**renovater** · 26/01/2007, 7:36 PM

After all the bad press Ballyheane had in recent week over P Bourke,it look like they Ballyheane have turned the cornor. Michael Fox is back in the hot seat as Chairman.and he will bring alot of experance with him into the job.
He will run a tight ship and run the club like the league its self.Take no nonsence from anyone.
I see there is new management structure with the like of K Murphy Michael Hastings as trainor Noel tuffy Coach and Colin Conroy for defensive dutys.
It should bring back the steel we are use to seeing at Ballyheane.

**swift** · 26/01/2007, 10:36 PM

[QUOTE=renovater;611874]After all the bad press Ballyheane had in recent week over P Bourke,it look like they Ballyheane have turned the cornor. Michael Fox is back in the hot seat as Chairman.and he will bring alot of experance with him into the job.
He will run a tight ship and run the club like the league its self.Take no nonsence from anyone.
I see there is new management structure with the like of K Murphy Michael Hastings as trainor Noel tuffy Coach and Colin Conroy for defensive dutys.
It should bring back the steel we are use to seeing at Ballyheane.

From what I hear he couldnt organise those things you do in a brewery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Am I right Micheal

**Thunderblaster** · 27/01/2007, 8:11 PM

Originally Posted by renovater

After all the bad press Ballyheane had in recent week over P Bourke,it look like they Ballyheane have turned the cornor. Michael Fox is back in the hot seat as Chairman.and he will bring alot of experance with him into the job.
He will run a tight ship and run the club like the league its self.Take no nonsence from anyone.
I see there is new management structure with the like of K Murphy Michael Hastings as trainor Noel tuffy Coach and Colin Conroy for defensive dutys.
It should bring back the steel we are use to seeing at Ballyheane.

What is the manifesto from the new chairman? What will he do to turn the fortunes of Ballyheane FC from mid table Super League side to serious FAI Junior Cup contenders. What is the underage and ladies policy? What are the plans to upgrade facilities? Will the chairman unite the club, show astute leadership and bring it in a positive direction?

**Thunderblaster** · 27/01/2007, 8:13 PM

Originally Posted by renovater

There not to many to choose from. Mr Quigley time is up to vacate the chair to Tom Mc Daniel, but Iam being told he will not take it.and is more likely to step away from the league.By all accounts I dont think he even got whats it takes to be Chairman. So that leaves you with Tom Kelly J Durkan which I doubt will take it. then you are left with Gerry Sweeney who I think could only make Vice chair.
My moneys on Donal Benson coming back to the league and walking straight into the hot seat. Mind you he will not see I to I with some of his colleages in the same light as he used to. You will see the big Celtic HAT vs Swinford Hat show.
you may see another Ballyheane man back in the seat.

good times ahead.

Heard a similar story from MF. Feb 15th will unravel all the answers from these pertaining questions.

**Thunderblaster** · 27/01/2007, 8:14 PM

Originally Posted by theboy

Anyone have any idea when this years leagues start?

March 25th.

**Fair Play** · 27/01/2007, 8:33 PM

Originally Posted by Thunderblaster

March 25th.

I think you got that one wrong Thunder. According to the Mayo website it is 1st April with the A.G.M. on the 28th February.

**Thunderblaster** · 27/01/2007, 9:17 PM

Originally Posted by Fair Play

I think you got that one wrong Thunder. According to the Mayo website it is 1st April with the A.G.M. on the 28th February.

Indeed I have. That must have been a late change in plan.

**pixiehead** · 28/01/2007, 12:16 PM

Im aware that alot of rumours go round at the pre season funfair as to who is going where however i heard from a secret agent inside the heane camp

that Padraig Mchale has been recruited by them. Maybe Murphy brought him out. I heard that Murphy dosent really want to do the coaching side so this may be the answer to the problem and im sure he wants to play. anyone heard that.

**Thunderblaster** · 28/01/2007, 7:04 PM

Heard that Mick Wallace and the boys came out of Donegal with a 7-0 thumping of the hosts.

Heard that Mick Duffy bagged 4, Vinny O'Malley netted two and Philip Devers got the other. I think the critics are well and truly silenced after one of Mayo's biggest ever wins.

**mossy** · 29/01/2007, 9:22 AM

Originally Posted by Thunderblaster

What is the manifesto from the new chairman? What will he do to turn the fortunes of Ballyheane FC from mid table Super League side to serious FAI Junior Cup contenders. What is the underage and ladies policy? What are the plans to upgrade facilities? Will the chairman unite the club, show astute leadership and bring it in a positive direction?

Sorry to get involved in this but "upgrading facilities" from a Westport forumite is a bit rich

**sinabhuil** · 29/01/2007, 9:27 AM

Is Kenneth O'Malley (B'robe) still with Sligo or is he playing any soccer at all?

**Closing Time** · 29/01/2007, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by renovater

After all the bad press Ballyheane had in recent week over P Bourke,it look like they Ballyheane have turned the cornor. Michael Fox is back in the hot seat as Chairman.and he will bring alot of experance with him into the job.
He will run a tight ship and run the club like the league its self.Take no nonsence from anyone.
I see there is new management structure with the like of K Murphy Michael Hastings as trainor Noel tuffy Coach and Colin Conroy for defensive dutys.
It should bring back the steel we are use to seeing at Ballyheane.

Any new players on the way in. Without PB it will be a fight to stay up. As a club Ballyheane must be one of the best run in the County over the last ten years. Pity the team did'nt preform as good as the committe. Great ground. Best of luck to MF heart in the right place. Is the new trainer the Rugby coach?

**Closing Time** · 29/01/2007, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by mossy

Sorry to get involved in this but "upgrading facilities" from a Westport forumite is a bit rich

Well said

**Closing Time** · 29/01/2007, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by renovater

There not to many to choose from. Mr Quigley time is up to vacate the chair to Tom Mc Daniel, but Iam being told he will not take it.and is more likely to step away from the league.By all accounts I dont think he even got whats it takes to be Chairman. So that leaves you with Tom Kelly J Durkan which I doubt will take it. then you are left with Gerry Sweeney who I think could only make Vice chair.
My moneys on Donal Benson coming back to the league and walking straight into the hot seat. Mind you he will not see I to I with some of his colleages in the same light as he used to. You will see the big Celtic HAT vs Swinford Hat show.
you may see another Ballyheane man back in the seat.

good times ahead.

DB would make a great Chairman. Who is the Celtic Hat you are talking about. I know alot of people in Celtic consider the Mayo League anti Celtic believe it or not.

**juan pablo** · 29/01/2007, 3:01 PM

Originally Posted by sinabhuil

Is Kenneth O'Malley (B'robe) still with Sligo or is he playing any soccer at all?

kenneth o'malley is no longer playing with sligo rovers, to the best of my knowledge he is concentrating on his studies and training with the current /mayo senior GAA team under the new manager and regime!!

How are preparations going sinabhuil with cross?? are ye back training?The Paul Burke tournament will be happening around the middle of February, heres hoping the matches can be played on the grass unlike last year when they had to be played on the Astro Turf in milebush??

What is the story with who's taking over the managerial Reigns in Ballinrobe??

Speculation is floating around as to who??

AGM this friday will reveal all.

**sinabhuil** · 29/01/2007, 3:22 PM

Cross is training large numbers however not much additional quality. Divs 2 will be hard this year with a lot of first teams. However we shoudl show some improvement. Hopefully we will be invited to the Paul Burke Memorial tourno. We like the Astro Turf.

Ballinrobe are a huge club and should really be in the super league. Good luck in 2007.

**Thunderblaster** · 29/01/2007, 5:26 PM

Originally Posted by mossy

Sorry to get involved in this but "upgrading facilities" from a Westport forumite is a bit rich

If the proud TB had the money of Bill Gates, Westport United would have the finest of everything to offer in Mayo football, including bikini-clad women employed as cheerleaders!!

**Thunderblaster** · 29/01/2007, 5:30 PM

Originally Posted by sinabhuil

Ballinrobe are a huge club and should really be in the super league. Good luck in 2007.

Sleeping giant would be a better phrase. Some nice footballers came out of there over the last ten years. If the 'Robe had all their top players, they would be holding their own in the Super League.