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Replying To Gaa_lover:  "If he was so popular with Leitrim then why did three quarters of the panel opt out for 2025 season and with that knowledge he stood down leaving the new manager Poacher with a depleted squad and had to throw in a handful of teens to fill the void.

Don't see the time you are suggesting will be given to him unless Mayo are showing progress. Its Results business and McStay only lasted 3 years when 4 was agreed"
Unfortunately it is results driven and that's where unrealistic expectations lead to managers getting gate after 3 years.. It takes a year for a new managers to get to know players...Many co boards are in dreamland. The problems in Leitrim are much deeper than Andy's departure..He can't be blamed for their no show in the league something I never remember happening to any county. I did the realise ¾ of panel left

Dothesimplethingswell (Sligo) - Posts: 11 - 12/08/2025 21:03:39    2631521

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When his alter ego takes over expect it to implode and he'll limp out the back door, give it 18 months max.

dontlookback (Galway) - Posts: 283 - 12/08/2025 22:34:45    2631528

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Replying To 3rdmidfielder:  "I wish Andy the best of luck in Mayo he seems like a nice fella but I have to say Square B is 100% right, I watched Leitrim under Andy and we were very badly coached, id argue we were better organised under Poacher towards end of league and Championship/Tailteann this year than we ever were under Andy and that was with basically a new team of kids.
We were beaten by New York and got one of the luckiest promotions of all time in his last year (we lost to Longford and Carlow and still went up).

I don't think he got the job because of any great work he done in Leitrim.

What Andy brings to the table is the players will like him that was the one positive of his time in Leitrim the players seemed to like him, if I was a Mayo fan id hope Paddy Tally will do the bulk of the coaching.

He will have better footballers in Mayo for sure but the competition in division one will be firece."
I think this a very fair assessment and I would be of the same opinion.

That said Monaghan looked well coached this year but ultimately they didn't get any further


It is interesting to see what people outside Leitrim's view the job he did with us.

The general consensus by supporters is lovely fella and very lucky.

I hope this continues and he gets his breaks and continues to decline as a coach. Wishing him and his team the very best.

Backheel (Leitrim) - Posts: 208 - 13/08/2025 09:13:12    2631549

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Replying To dontlookback:  "When his alter ego takes over expect it to implode and he'll limp out the back door, give it 18 months max."
Andy has the least ego what are you on about . He's a genr and humble to . The players know Leitrim loved him and respected him hence why they got to division 3 . Then the next manager couldn't even get 15 tog out says it all about the type of guy Andy is .

Typical Galwegion just love to see Mayo fail . We have exciting few years ahead it's a rebuild but we've lots of young talent coming up unlike Galway . With Andy and Boyler back we will get back to the top again .

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 322 - 13/08/2025 10:00:31    2631561

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I seen Andy Moran in O'Connell's school car park after this years All Ireland final, the aul fella in charge of parking must be from Mayo, as he called to Andy and asked for his number and told him in future he won't have to be paying for parking there.

As for his appointment, he was a outstanding player and I think he could bring this talented Mayo side back to the top again, there is plenty of talent and he has a really strong backroom team assembled.

Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1456 - 13/08/2025 12:57:19    2631632

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Replying To dontlookback:  "When his alter ego takes over expect it to implode and he'll limp out the back door, give it 18 months max."
I wouldn't associate Andy with ego. A family man and a gentleman. Ambitious yes, then again every single inter county player and manager has ambition or they wouldn't be there.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11736 - 13/08/2025 13:06:10    2631635

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Replying To Commodore:  "I seen Andy Moran in O'Connell's school car park after this years All Ireland final, the aul fella in charge of parking must be from Mayo, as he called to Andy and asked for his number and told him in future he won't have to be paying for parking there.

As for his appointment, he was a outstanding player and I think he could bring this talented Mayo side back to the top again, there is plenty of talent and he has a really strong backroom team assembled."
Mean close to all ireland they haven't being at very ye in years and years they will be good but it's early start stating this

Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 907 - 13/08/2025 14:07:56    2631667

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Replying To S1234:  "Andy has the least ego what are you on about . He's a genr and humble to . The players know Leitrim loved him and respected him hence why they got to division 3 . Then the next manager couldn't even get 15 tog out says it all about the type of guy Andy is .

Typical Galwegion just love to see Mayo fail . We have exciting few years ahead it's a rebuild but we've lots of young talent coming up unlike Galway . With Andy and Boyler back we will get back to the top again ."
If the Leitrim players loved and respected him why did ¾ of panel opt out for the 2025 season? It's why Moran stepped down and why his coach Graham jumped ship from Leitrim to Galway.

Poacher and indeed whoever came in was left with impossible task to pick up the pieces and were forced field a handful of teens and then forced give a walk over in a league game due to those young players involved in the U20 championship.

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3747 - 13/08/2025 15:13:20    2631690

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Replying To Gaa_lover:  "If the Leitrim players loved and respected him why did ¾ of panel opt out for the 2025 season? It's why Moran stepped down and why his coach Graham jumped ship from Leitrim to Galway.

Poacher and indeed whoever came in was left with impossible task to pick up the pieces and were forced field a handful of teens and then forced give a walk over in a league game due to those young players involved in the U20 championship."
The truth is the Leitrim players loved him.

As for Mikey Graham, let's leave it there.

However I agree with you about Poacher.He came in with an incredibly weak hand and performed well towards the end of the season.

The coming year will be a test for him.

My guess is Andy Moran will energise Mayo, players and fans alike and they will be a force again with players returning.

joeman123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 597 - 13/08/2025 16:54:07    2631717

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Wishing Andy Moran the best of luck with Mayo.
Tough job and it would be nice to see him do well.
We need more teams really competing for Sam.
This year was far too predictable.
Hope he does a good job with them.

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4617 - 13/08/2025 16:59:50    2631721

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Replying To joeman123:  "The truth is the Leitrim players loved him.

As for Mikey Graham, let's leave it there.

However I agree with you about Poacher.He came in with an incredibly weak hand and performed well towards the end of the season.

The coming year will be a test for him.

My guess is Andy Moran will energise Mayo, players and fans alike and they will be a force again with players returning."
Good post . I do think Leitrim have lots of young talents coming up and it's been a tough year for you . Your a proud county and will be strong when your under 20s/17s develop and come up .

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 322 - 13/08/2025 19:54:58    2631749

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Replying To 3rdmidfielder:  "You seriously can't compare Leitrim v kildare in 2024 and Leitrim v Kildare in 2025 if you know anything about football.

In 2024 Kildare had downed tools under Glen Ryan and Leitrim had all our senior players involved under Andy.

In 2025 Kildare were rejuvenated under Brian Flanagan and Leitrim lost 80% players of the starting team in 2024 and more off the panel. It was a complete rebuild with kids.

Its not a fair comparison. I go to Leitrim games and to say we were poorly coached under Andy Moran would be an understatement, we robbed Wexford of a promotion with one of the strangest referee decision I ever saw.
I seen signs of improvement under Poacher by the end of the year and I expect further improvement under him in 2026.

I hope for Mayo's sake he learned from his mistakes in Leitrim and the year in Monaghan will have helped him. He does have positives he's a nice guy when will bring loads of enthusiasm, he will be working with much better footballers and has a stronger backroom team. But I think its too soon for him."
Alot in Leitrim seem to be very bitter that Andy left you ....

Hardly to soon for him. Poacher got improvements with Leitrim thanks to Andys development of the players when he was there .

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 322 - 14/08/2025 09:50:29    2631791

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It's laughable how bitter these Leitrim posters are about getting promoted from Div 4 with Andy Moran.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2203 - 14/08/2025 10:36:35    2631801

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Replying To Taypot:  "Good man. Start talking straight away about reaching the All Ireland Final, skip all the other games along the way. Imagine if Mayo people started by saying something sensible and achievable like we want to regain the no 1 team in Connacht. We have fallen down the pecking order. But hey, we're Mayo we will start at the top the very top. Any one got SAM MO 26 signs made yet . I think Moran is a good manager but it's too early for him to take this job. All the lads who weren't good enough and stepped away last year will now return, but they are still not good enough"
Daft post. I stand by what I said. There are 6 or 7 teams that could end up in a final the way things are now. And Mayo are one of them.

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8482 - 14/08/2025 11:18:15    2631807

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Replying To TheFlaker:  "Daft post. I stand by what I said. There are 6 or 7 teams that could end up in a final the way things are now. And Mayo are one of them."
Not as daft as your dreamy vision of Mayo in an All Ireland next year. We will chat at the end of July next year and see how the year went

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 189 - 14/08/2025 11:29:07    2631809

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Replying To TheFlaker:  "Daft post. I stand by what I said. There are 6 or 7 teams that could end up in a final the way things are now. And Mayo are one of them."
I'd say ye're a cert for 3 in a row.

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 63 - 14/08/2025 11:54:32    2631822

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Replying To S1234:  "Alot in Leitrim seem to be very bitter that Andy left you ....

Hardly to soon for him. Poacher got improvements with Leitrim thanks to Andys development of the players when he was there ."
Oh from the 3/4 of the team that left when Moran left? :rolleyes: God you talk such waffle. Poacher started with practically a new team. The jury is out on him also but he was left an utter mess.

Moran is the luckiest man alive, a lucky promotion that we did not deserve and did absolutely nothing for us but caused us more heartache. Should have never got the job to start with. He inherited a decent enough team but we went nowhere with him... and definitely should have been sacked after the New York.. no question. I actually want my county to do well, not be robbed and taken the **** out of... if that's me being bitter so be it, I couldn't care less.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1476 - 14/08/2025 12:01:28    2631825

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Replying To Square_B:  "Oh from the 3/4 of the team that left when Moran left? :rolleyes: God you talk such waffle. Poacher started with practically a new team. The jury is out on him also but he was left an utter mess.

Moran is the luckiest man alive, a lucky promotion that we did not deserve and did absolutely nothing for us but caused us more heartache. Should have never got the job to start with. He inherited a decent enough team but we went nowhere with him... and definitely should have been sacked after the New York.. no question. I actually want my county to do well, not be robbed and taken the **** out of... if that's me being bitter so be it, I couldn't care less."
As I said before Square D you were bitter about Andy Moran once his appointment was announced by Leitrim CB.

I contend a got a lot out of the team including promotion .

Also what about the success of his coaching role in Monaghan.

I want to Mayo Supporters that most Leitrim Supporters have high regard for Andy Moran and wish him and Mayo well.

I think he will do well and Square D will be proved wrong.

joeman123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 597 - 14/08/2025 12:54:07    2631837

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Replying To Square_B:  "Oh from the 3/4 of the team that left when Moran left? :rolleyes: God you talk such waffle. Poacher started with practically a new team. The jury is out on him also but he was left an utter mess.

Moran is the luckiest man alive, a lucky promotion that we did not deserve and did absolutely nothing for us but caused us more heartache. Should have never got the job to start with. He inherited a decent enough team but we went nowhere with him... and definitely should have been sacked after the New York.. no question. I actually want my county to do well, not be robbed and taken the **** out of... if that's me being bitter so be it, I couldn't care less."
You've a real chip on your shoulder ! A lucky promotion come off it what are you smoking?

You'd have never have seen the light in division 3 ever if it wasn't for Andy . A decent enough team thats been living in division 4 since God knows when ...
Your not good enough to beat New York just be honest like and admit it .
You will do well if you build up your S & C which is what Andy did with your guys and helped get them up to division 3 . It is bitter blaming Andy for your failings over the years.
I'm sure Andy couldn't care less either no wonder he left you lot if your all as bitter as this !

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 322 - 14/08/2025 13:08:02    2631842

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Replying To S1234:  "You've a real chip on your shoulder ! A lucky promotion come off it what are you smoking?

You'd have never have seen the light in division 3 ever if it wasn't for Andy . A decent enough team thats been living in division 4 since God knows when ...
Your not good enough to beat New York just be honest like and admit it .
You will do well if you build up your S & C which is what Andy did with your guys and helped get them up to division 3 . It is bitter blaming Andy for your failings over the years.
I'm sure Andy couldn't care less either no wonder he left you lot if your all as bitter as this !"
It's clear by now you haven't a clue what you're talking about. Take off your blinkers. Mark my words, he will eventually be found out. This is a man that came with the grand total of 3 months club management experience when he took the Leitrim job. 3 months. And it showed lets be honest. As for what he done with Monaghan, it's not hard to coach better forwards who already were well versed with Division 1 football. I'd have probably done not to bad myself and that's not saying much. Anyhow best of luck, ye will need it.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1476 - 14/08/2025 13:30:20    2631854

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