Dublin GAA Discussion Thread: Mod Note - No 'Dublin Dominance' chat allowed!

I don't know why some folks still persist with this Dubs only for manager. The hurlers binned that long ago and it's probably time for the footballers to do likewise.

I agree especially when there is no stand out candidate. Many Dublin senior club managers are 'foreign managers' or untested at intercounty.

Personally I think an Ulster manager would sort this Dublin team out in a about a year. It wouldn't be pretty but it would be effective. And Dublin would win a lot more tight games against the top tier sides as they would be harder to beat. I always admired the tactics St Judes play getting the absolute max out of their players available and using Kevin Mc on the counter. No shame in it, tailoring a team to what is available to maximise chances of success.

Whoever gets the gig could have Jayo as Selector/Assistant or whatever you want to call it, with a view to him getting the hot seat afterwards. Westmeath had no qualms in getting Jayo on board, incidentally.

1.Tom Lahiff played as a third midfielder in that Derry league game.

2.Tactics were fine against Armagh until Costello and Aaron Byrne went off. Armagh got 2 lucky goals from a David Byrne mistake and Armagh going for point dropped into goal.

3.Agree with the media stuff. Jim Gavin was similar. Both give nothing away in interviews.

4.Dublin ran a David Hickey tournament in December which consisted of 4 Dublin regional teams. Probably 60-80 players looked at. We have struggled bringing young lads since transition from u21 to u20. Many of the best players in recent Dublin u20s struggling to stand out in club games.

Hurlers wanted someone with a winning mentality at the highest level hence why going with outside manager. Footballers shouldn't have that problem when Dessie steps away.

Don't think he had the work rate for senior intercounty. A class free taker. Think picked up a suspension recently for altercation with a referee and will be missing club action for a while.

Its lazy to call O Rourke one dimensional, just because he is from the scary north.

What about Mickey Moran? He done a good job with Slaughneil.

Rock was more than a freetaker on his prime. Scored 1-12 from play in AI. Would let Mannion take the 45s.

On lads in their 30s. Kilkenny and Fenton are both past their peak. Kilkenny has been involved on senior panel since 2012. Has played a lot of football in that time. Has slowed in last 12 months. Fenton not at same level as 2015-2020. McCaffrey and Mannion has very little football over last 2 years even at club level and prone to injuries. Would keep both as impact subs for the knock out football.

Dessie Farrell Championship/League Record as Dublin manager.

Starting to be like that really dark day v Westmeath under Tommy Lyon's where Paddy Christie took the 45's - really desperation stuff.

I can't understand why Cluxton does not take 45's again? Surely it won't get him that long to get 'tuned in' again?

Suppose we will have to wait till just before throw in to really know who is fit or not but after failing to beat the Rossies this is a big game we have to win if we want to top the group for maybe a better draw next round .Doesn't seem to be a big crowd travelling by the sounds of things.

Here's the footage. Incredible to think he got a red card for this nevermind a proposed 96 week ban. The ref here should never be allowed on a pitch again.

Think was verbals exchanged between the two prior to incident. By all accounts the referee is fond of the limelight. Thankfully video evidence saved him.