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Replying To Square_B: "I must say your county board has acted fairly shamefully by 'relieving' Kevin McStay & his management team of their duties. An awful way to treat a man who had nothing but the best of Mayo GAA at heart." Ah will you stop. It was the right thing to do . It would have been worse letting him continue on as manager. He refused to go apparently so he got sacked. I hope he recovers quickly . The outsiders over reacting totally I think your all worried that we will come bouncing back ..which we will . So we can't get rid of a manager who was gone anyway after the Cavan result just because he was sick and I do hope he recovers as I said . Stop being a bunch of snowflakes were not paying huge amount of money every year for all the nonsense that's gone one on / off pitch I don't include mcstays illness in that of course. The timing was right had to be done end of . Just cause it's Mayo it's box office stuff . Maybe concentrate on your own team cause God knows you need to ! S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 257 - 26/06/2025 11:58:51 2621176 Link
Replying To Square_B: "I must say your county board has acted fairly shamefully by 'relieving' Kevin McStay & his management team of their duties. An awful way to treat a man who had nothing but the best of Mayo GAA at heart." Terribly worded statement but the correct decision was reached. There's no doubt Kevin wanted the best for Mayo but it has been a very poor 3 years. No Connacht title No AI final/semi final appearance Only one QF appearance (in 1st year) Didn't even make the last 12 this year. I see des Cahill having a dig that every mayo manager has failed to win Sam but that's not the only metric of success. A good management team can definitely make big improvements on the last few years. MayoDan (Mayo) - Posts: 476 - 26/06/2025 12:08:47 2621186 Link
There are much better ways to handle a situation like that. The statement was absolutely shameful. RebelAlliance (Cork) - Posts: 40 - 26/06/2025 12:47:57 2621195 Link
Replying To RebelAlliance: "There are much better ways to handle a situation like that. The statement was absolutely shameful." Like how ? Absolutely stupid comment. McStay refused to go . Why should we not get rid of a manager just to be nice and keep him on ? No quarter final in 2 years and no Connacht . Kerry, Dubs will get rid of their managers to I'd say . Just cause it's Mayo you all just love to give us a dig ! Grow up . Ridiculous comments . As I said your a snowflake is well. Time for siege mentality from mayo now . S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 257 - 26/06/2025 13:14:41 2621208 Link
Not many would argue that McStay and his team had run out of road. The manner of it is appalling though. It would be hard to have any confidence in a board that operates like this. FearBeag (Mayo) - Posts: 94 - 26/06/2025 13:17:35 2621210 Link
Replying To FearBeag: "Not many would argue that McStay and his team had run out of road. The manner of it is appalling though. It would be hard to have any confidence in a board that operates like this." Poor form from the Co Board in that statement last night. We are talking about Mayo here who seem to go out of their way to court controversy.A small bit of tact would be nice. Whoever comes in will get the same treatment because you don't have the players to mix it with the big guns. eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2151 - 26/06/2025 13:30:34 2621216 Link
Considering the lack of effort evident in the league, we would be far better off with a district championship being played in May & June, with finals in July - we would have a high standard competition for county players who arent getting game time to step into and a better shop window for those not on the county panel District 1 - North Mayo Clubs (7): Belmullet, Kiltane, Kilcommon, Ballycastle, Moygownagh, Crossmolina, Northern Gaels, Killala District 2 - Moy Estuary Clubs (5): Ballina Stephenites, Ardnaree Sarsfields, Knockmore, Bonniconlon, Ardagh District 3 - Mayo North East Clubs (5): Charlestown Sarsfields, Swinford, Bohola Moy Davitts, Kiltimagh,-Park Keelogues-Crimlin, District 4 - Mayo East Clubs (5): Ballyhaunis, Aghamore, Kilmovee Shamrocks, Ballaghaderreen, Eastern Gaels District 5 - South-East Clubs (5): Claremorris, Davitts, Garrymore, Mayo Gaels, Hollymount-Carramore, District 6 - South Clubs (6): Ballinrobe, Kilmaine, The Neale, Shrule-Glencorrib, Tourmakeady, Ballintubber District 7 - Central Clubs (5): Balla, Breaffy, Castlebar Mitchels, Islandeady, Lahardane MacHales District 8 - West Clubs (6): Ballycroy, Achill, Burrishoole, Louisburgh, Kilmeena, Westport tirawleybaron (Mayo) - Posts: 1479 - 26/06/2025 13:33:14 2621217 Link
Replying To eoinog: "Poor form from the Co Board in that statement last night. We are talking about Mayo here who seem to go out of their way to court controversy.A small bit of tact would be nice. Whoever comes in will get the same treatment because you don't have the players to mix it with the big guns." Exactly how else would you go about getting rid of a manager who wouldn't go then ? Needed to be done now to get a good luck at the players in club championship absolutely right decision. No point dragging it out . Senior inter county is cut throat business get over it . We do have the players to mix with the big guns you are hope your enjoying tailteann Cup ! S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 257 - 26/06/2025 13:35:29 2621219 Link
Replying To MayoDan: "Terribly worded statement but the correct decision was reached. There's no doubt Kevin wanted the best for Mayo but it has been a very poor 3 years. No Connacht title No AI final/semi final appearance Only one QF appearance (in 1st year) Didn't even make the last 12 this year. I see des Cahill having a dig that every mayo manager has failed to win Sam but that's not the only metric of success. A good management team can definitely make big improvements on the last few years." In fairness he didn't have the players that were there five years ago...or the ones that are there are naturally declining in quality as they get older boxtyburgerbuns (Leitrim) - Posts: 416 - 26/06/2025 13:41:16 2621224 Link
The statement lacked class for sure but I'm hearing an offer to part ways mutually was rejected and management were intent on staying on….what do you do in that situation….? yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11662 - 26/06/2025 13:45:55 2621228 Link
Replying To eoinog: "Poor form from the Co Board in that statement last night. We are talking about Mayo here who seem to go out of their way to court controversy.A small bit of tact would be nice. Whoever comes in will get the same treatment because you don't have the players to mix it with the big guns." "Don't have the players" line really annoys me. I believe many counties have the players to be at least competitive. Mayo should be doing better, no Connacht titles, no quarters last two years, players opting out, inability to adapt to the new rules (stats show we are among the worst in the entire country), a terrible style of play and most worryingly the support base staying at home…Will I go on? Players obviously have to take responsibility but the harsh reality across all team sports is the buck stops at the managers door. Anyone involved in club teams will tell you the same…. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11662 - 26/06/2025 13:51:34 2621231 Link
Replying To S1234: "Like how ? Absolutely stupid comment. McStay refused to go . Why should we not get rid of a manager just to be nice and keep him on ? No quarter final in 2 years and no Connacht . Kerry, Dubs will get rid of their managers to I'd say . Just cause it's Mayo you all just love to give us a dig ! Grow up . Ridiculous comments . As I said your a snowflake is well. Time for siege mentality from mayo now ." Who said anything about not getting rid of him? Better ways to handle a statement and departure than that. Also re the snowflake comments, I'm not the one getting wound up by comments from strangers on the internet. Take a deep breath :) RebelAlliance (Cork) - Posts: 40 - 26/06/2025 13:55:10 2621232 Link
Replying To eoinog: "Poor form from the Co Board in that statement last night. We are talking about Mayo here who seem to go out of their way to court controversy.A small bit of tact would be nice. Whoever comes in will get the same treatment because you don't have the players to mix it with the big guns." We do have the players . How would you get the job done of getting rid of a manager who would not resign? Ridiculous. Hope your enjoying tailteann Cup! S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 257 - 26/06/2025 13:55:32 2621233 Link
Replying To S1234: "Ah will you stop. It was the right thing to do . It would have been worse letting him continue on as manager. He refused to go apparently so he got sacked. I hope he recovers quickly . The outsiders over reacting totally I think your all worried that we will come bouncing back ..which we will . So we can't get rid of a manager who was gone anyway after the Cavan result just because he was sick and I do hope he recovers as I said . Stop being a bunch of snowflakes were not paying huge amount of money every year for all the nonsense that's gone one on / off pitch I don't include mcstays illness in that of course. The timing was right had to be done end of . Just cause it's Mayo it's box office stuff . Maybe concentrate on your own team cause God knows you need to !" Just cause it's Mayo it's box office? Jesus wept, will you listen to yourself. Mayo stopped being box office a long time ago. Very few would argue that McStay had run out of road but there's a way of doing things, he is a decent man and deserved more given all he has contributed to Mayo football. Not his fault that the players aren't there and the supporters have wildly over inflated expectations. johnjoe21 (Galway) - Posts: 134 - 26/06/2025 13:57:02 2621234 Link
Replying To boxtyburgerbuns: "In fairness he didn't have the players that were there five years ago...or the ones that are there are naturally declining in quality as they get older" Five years ago mayo got to an all Ireland final with oisin mullin, eoghan McLaughlin, Ryan O'Donoghue and Tommy Conroy all starting in their debut year. Why couldn't the outgoing management have moulded a few young players into a winning team too? We had a midfield of Mattie Ruane and Conor Loftus back then too. We have gone backwards at an alarming rate over the last few years. Nobody can seriously say we're maxing out our potential currently. MayoDan (Mayo) - Posts: 476 - 26/06/2025 14:04:46 2621237 Link
Poor form from all involved in this act in Mayo GAA. A shockingly worded statement and therefore public mistreatment of that man and his colleagues. That's the kind of stuff that's 'clear your desk immediately' and your laptop and phone taken out of your hands, in the context of a managerial role in business. Nuclear stuff. Needless to do this to a gentleman of the game, someone who had a recent serious health scare largely due to pressure he was put under by the attack dogs of Mayo football, and a man that has given so much to your county over so many years. Poor, poor form and very telling indeed. Stay classy San Diego! togoutlads (Galway) - Posts: 1078 - 26/06/2025 14:16:22 2621243 Link
Replying To yew_tree: "The statement lacked class for sure but I'm hearing an offer to part ways mutually was rejected and management were intent on staying on….what do you do in that situation….?" Explain exactly that in the statement. FearBeag (Mayo) - Posts: 94 - 26/06/2025 14:19:57 2621245 Link
Replying To yew_tree: "The statement lacked class for sure but I'm hearing an offer to part ways mutually was rejected and management were intent on staying on….what do you do in that situation….?" They did what had to be done - that's the end of it. He has had the last 10 days to resign and hasn't. He should have done it himself the day after Donegal ended our season and that indicate he refused to go. I think fair play to the Co Board for taking decisive action. Hopefully a new manager will be appointed without ay fuss. Cbar (Mayo) - Posts: 366 - 26/06/2025 14:22:33 2621246 Link
Replying To johnjoe21: "Just cause it's Mayo it's box office? Jesus wept, will you listen to yourself. Mayo stopped being box office a long time ago. Very few would argue that McStay had run out of road but there's a way of doing things, he is a decent man and deserved more given all he has contributed to Mayo football. Not his fault that the players aren't there and the supporters have wildly over inflated expectations." Here here, S1234 is a good example of the typical arrogant Mayo fan who is living in the past. As you say, Mayo haven't been at the races for a while. He certainly deserved to see out his term and come back in 2026 with a fresh approach. It will be more of the same for the next manager. Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1411 - 26/06/2025 14:46:48 2621256 Link
Replying To togoutlads: "Poor form from all involved in this act in Mayo GAA. A shockingly worded statement and therefore public mistreatment of that man and his colleagues. That's the kind of stuff that's 'clear your desk immediately' and your laptop and phone taken out of your hands, in the context of a managerial role in business. Nuclear stuff. Needless to do this to a gentleman of the game, someone who had a recent serious health scare largely due to pressure he was put under by the attack dogs of Mayo football, and a man that has given so much to your county over so many years. Poor, poor form and very telling indeed. Stay classy San Diego!" Ah will you stop .Hardly shocking . We all wish Mcstay well .Co board gave him 10 days to resign by himself they refused to go . We had no choice. Fair play to Co board . So just because he was sick we have to be nice and keep him in his role even though no connacht in 4 years , no quarter final in 2 . Get a grip . Of course we want him to recover. It would be classless to have him hang on and bring us down again . If Galway don't win sam PJ will be gone. You will probably bottle it again to cause your the classless lot All the outside over reaction you must be wirried we will bounce back cause we will ! S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 257 - 26/06/2025 14:56:13 2621262 Link