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Post by pele on Dec 6, 2010 12:02:22 GMT
Lads saying the forum is very quiet these days hopefully this should create abit of a debate, A bit of fun aswell. When you vote say who you voted for and the reason why, as i have said its not about winning the most trophys - Just someone you enjoyed playing for or who got the best outta you or other reasons. Obv winning trophys helps but down to personal opinion  Im not sure on some of the Antrim Managers so anyone that thinks they should up there name them and i'll try to fit them in. |
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Post by pele on Dec 6, 2010 12:07:53 GMT
Well for me its wee Finlay White done an amazing job at Penarol where the team was always mixed - Never was a shouter or that but commanded respect from players and always got it.
We had a good side too back then and we won two leagues and a few cups which made it even better.
Still to this day remain good friends way wee Finlay
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Post by Jeff on Dec 6, 2010 12:21:52 GMT
Ye should stick Paul dunlop on there for abbeyview as wel mate.
Paul was the manager who gave me my first chance at abbeyview and stuck wi me when I was young and learning. Il always be grateful for that. He was very much a heart on the sleeve manager and was a joy to play for.
Jim I would say probably improved me more as a keeper I had my season under him when we won the second division. Jim was always the first to tell you wen you were good n never shyed away from tellin ye when you were s**te.
Have massive respect for both as managers and would find it hard to choose between them
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Post by cocky on Dec 6, 2010 12:25:55 GMT
Pele, what about Armstrong Beckett (Castletown), never had the pleasure of playing for him but im sure there are a few out there who would have a good word or 2 to say about him.
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Post by pele on Dec 6, 2010 12:31:55 GMT
Pele, what about Armstrong Beckett (Castletown), never had the pleasure of playing for him but im sure there are a few out there who would have a good word or 2 to say about him. Shi7e how the hell could i forget Armie - Trying to edit it now but dont think i can. Def a legend in the bsml and im sure a great manager to play under. |
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Post by pele on Dec 6, 2010 12:33:26 GMT
Ye should stick Paul dunlop on there for abbeyview as wel mate. Paul was the manager who gave me my first chance at abbeyview and stuck wi me when I was young and learning. Il always be grateful for that. He was very much a heart on the sleeve manager and was a joy to play for. Jim I would say probably improved me more as a keeper I had my season under him when we won the second division. Jim was always the first to tell you wen you were good n never shyed away from tellin ye when you were s**te. Have massive respect for both as managers and would find it hard to choose between them Don't think i can edit it jeff - Good post this is what im looking behind everyones vote! |
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Post by cocky on Dec 6, 2010 12:34:03 GMT
For me i would be torn between a few a brief explanation of them,
Jim Gallagher (Abbeyview) - I think he has done an excellent job in the 4 years or so he has been managing and has brought Abbeyview from a mid-table 2nd Div team to a team challenging for the top 4 and the cups in the 1st Div which has been done through hard work.
Alex Rainey (Sky Blues) - I think Alex has the respect of everyone who has played under him and with him over the many years he has been involved at the Sky Blues both playing and managing. I think he also has the respect of everyone who knows him that is in with the BSML also.
Dobbie (Carniny) - Ive only been playing for Carniny for a short period but during this you can see why the club is so successful and its mostly down to Dobbie with the work he puts in during the week at training and other club matters then on a Saturday he covers every detail with every player so you know exactly what your job is for the 90 mins.
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Post by pele on Dec 6, 2010 12:34:14 GMT
Come on Johnny lets hear it!!
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Post by ratman on Dec 6, 2010 12:51:44 GMT
Artholomew McClean. IAWT.
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Post by Muffin Man on Dec 6, 2010 13:09:21 GMT
Big Dessy Birt and his sidekick adolf Mc Auley for me it was a joy to play for them, the inspirational speeches from Dessy and the unorthodox (spelling) warm ups by Mr Mc Auley were defo the best I witnessed. And there 1st year managing in the BSML we won the 2nd Div.
Am sure a load of the Broadway 1s would prob agree with me on this 1.
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Post by buvlyloy on Dec 6, 2010 13:45:11 GMT
Big Des Birt for me...from training to team talks he always gave his all! He put everything into the club and was probably the main reason for BC coming out on top of Div 2 last season, purely because of his determination!
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Post by pele on Dec 6, 2010 14:23:21 GMT
I have to say big Des could get the boys up for a game - Great man manager!
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Post by topofthetownclown on Dec 6, 2010 15:57:41 GMT
Bit strange a certain m.maybin is missing from the list,as i hear all it takes is the man's presence in the dressing room for boys to start foaming at the mouth, all this being hear-say from a few mates but il not disagree with them ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Dinger on Dec 6, 2010 16:29:37 GMT
John Kelly at summerfield, great manager |
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Post by goram on Dec 6, 2010 16:31:34 GMT
very good thread ,,,, have 2 say dobie is the greatest manager in bsml history .... big armstrong was a great manager and great fella. alex rainey is another good lad and gaffer and does alot for the blues . one manager i had high hopes for was stan young ... he put his heart and soul in2 the swifts ... he had signed sum talent and was clear favs for the 3rd in my and many eyes a club takes sum work 2 keep running .... takes around 70pound a week 2 run a bsml club ... |
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Post by QUIGS on Dec 6, 2010 17:50:25 GMT
Agree a lot with Golam on this subject  Armie - Legend and a gentleman too! Dobie - nowt needed to add but a yardstick for all BSML managers n coaches! Jackson Ewert - for services to footie in our wee town ,legend! Donko - smashing lad n now reaping the rewards for all the years of hard work put in! The Whites @ Penerol - how a club should be run,gentlemen and successful.aint that what its all about! Bumner - allways have time for Stevie,great coach when not caught up in games Alex Rainey - the Gaffer!!!! Legend,gentleman and friend!There for you when you need him most but never interfered,gave all to those around him! Jim n Aggie - 2 smashing lads that give all to the wee Loyalview! Leo Hegarty - Waterside Villa,Enkalon n Rathenraw. What a man manager!But you hada check outside if it was lashing when he said the sun was splitting the trees |
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Post by Dowie-RAFC on Dec 6, 2010 19:18:40 GMT
Went for Dobbie, as Wat cocky says about trainin and his effort he outs into everything around the club..... I've never heard of managers goin round hills and steps and salted them so we could train on them!!!!
Also for wat he has won he's as hungry as ever and carniny as a club owe alot to this man...
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Post by LENNY on Dec 6, 2010 20:41:22 GMT
Bfp is a great man for making u believe in yourself, says the right things and backs u to the hilt!
Big tache for me as a coach, is unreal..as good as ive ever had.
Big jimmy connolly needs a shout too, brought me along and got me playing well again when i was actin the complete waster in my younger days..topman.
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Post by jnr88 on Dec 6, 2010 20:47:15 GMT
Bfp is a great man for making u believe in yourself, says the right things and backs u to the hilt! Big tache for me as a coach, is unreal..as good as ive ever had. Big jimmy connolly needs a shout too, brought me along and got me playing well again when i was actin the complete waster in my younger days..topman. Cheers Lenny  |
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Post by goram on Dec 6, 2010 20:48:23 GMT
Bfp is a great man for making u believe in yourself, says the right things and backs u to the hilt! Big tache for me as a coach, is unreal..as good as ive ever had. Big jimmy connolly needs a shout too, brought me along and got me playing well again when i was actin the complete waster in my younger days..topman. Cheers Lenny u beat me 2 this .... ;D joe has brought silverware also lenny |
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Post by LENNY on Dec 6, 2010 21:16:39 GMT
we will talk about we joes influence in 5 years!! ;-)
Hes off to a good start though!
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Post by topofthetownclown on Dec 6, 2010 21:29:02 GMT
Had to go for wee monk sayin he's the only manager ive played under,unless malachy laverty counts from my u14 days DISIPLINE ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by shermourinhio on Dec 6, 2010 22:01:01 GMT
plain and simple , joe o hara , geoff blair and big henry , no one will ever get close lads .
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Post by weedo on Dec 6, 2010 23:14:40 GMT
went for alex, sky blue man threw and threw, gives his all to the club,if you were playing for him you always knew he backed you, a real winner who hated losing...
must also say brian rainey's missing off this list, took the reds for the third to the first and kept them there, got us to semi of okane cup as well, he could really get you up for a battle, and also wasnt a bit feared of telling you if you were crap, def another winner!!
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Post by EL HADJI DIOUF on Dec 7, 2010 0:18:47 GMT
arthur mcclean.bmena's special 1.followed by big stan of lisnafillan...opps!!
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Post by pele on Dec 7, 2010 10:01:01 GMT
arthur mcclean.bmena's special 1.followed by big stan of lisnafillan...opps!! Come on carew answer honestly, Bid duck or hunga? |
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Post by goram on Dec 7, 2010 10:11:13 GMT
arthur mcclean.bmena's special 1.followed by big stan of lisnafillan...opps!! Come on carew answer honestly, Bid duck or hunga? hunga was a great thistle man , gave his all 2 the club ... tony jones was the best thistle manager im learning the ropes |
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Post by EL HADJI DIOUF on Dec 7, 2010 13:45:41 GMT
tony jones hadnt a clue.big duck is the daddy.saved the club on a downward spiril.picked it up and brought in youth.hes like a fat arsene wenger.big man hope yer reading this can i start in midfield when the snow clears next yr :-)
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Post by Carlton Palmer on Dec 7, 2010 17:49:56 GMT
Im shocked  Ricky McAuley isnt in the list for FC NANTE he gave out joints and beer at half time  Canny get anymore influencial than that |
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Post by pele on Dec 7, 2010 17:57:05 GMT
Haha - Who did you vote for Tul and why?
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Canny get anymore influencial than that