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FORMER Limerick hurling captain Damien Reale last night confirmed his decision to quit intercounty hurling claiming he had "to stand up for what I felt was right".
Reales shock decision follows the decision of manager Justin McCarthy to cut 12 players from his 2010 squad including high-profile names as Andrew OShaughnessy, Niall Moran, Stephen Lucey, Mike OBrien, Donie Ryan and Mark ORiordan, all of whom played championship this season.
Reale has slammed the failure of management to address the problems which dogged their 2009 season and has also criticised the manner in which the axed players were accused of lacking commitment. The 28-year-old admitted it was "the hardest decision Ive ever had to make".
He revealed: "Last Wednesday, there was a meeting between the 19 remaining players on the panel, Justin and his management team, and the county board, represented by chairman Liam Linehan and secretary Mike ORiordan. Justin was talking for an hour and ten minutes, but there was no mention of the problems wed had all year, just talk of moving forward. Everything was swept under the carpet.
"And I was sitting there thinking
Reales shock decision follows the decision of manager Justin McCarthy to cut 12 players from his 2010 squad including high-profile names as Andrew OShaughnessy, Niall Moran, Stephen Lucey, Mike OBrien, Donie Ryan and Mark ORiordan, all of whom played championship this season.
Reale has slammed the failure of management to address the problems which dogged their 2009 season and has also criticised the manner in which the axed players were accused of lacking commitment. The 28-year-old admitted it was "the hardest decision Ive ever had to make".
He revealed: "Last Wednesday, there was a meeting between the 19 remaining players on the panel, Justin and his management team, and the county board, represented by chairman Liam Linehan and secretary Mike ORiordan. Justin was talking for an hour and ten minutes, but there was no mention of the problems wed had all year, just talk of moving forward. Everything was swept under the carpet.
"And I was sitting there thinking
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what probs has Lucey off the field? doesnt drink or smoke....is it the football?
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He does drink- allegedly ;)
Been a bit outspoken towards the management too! Think he was out for the year anyway, with a hamstring tear ?:| Was talks too of Shaughnessy bein sick, and he was nt gonna be involved this year anyway! So dunno... |
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The hammering by Tipp has clearly had a massive effect. Funnily if Dublin had beaten Limerick, even a hammering in the semi final would have been seen as some sort of progress. It's all relative I suppose. It will be interesting to see how teams like Limerick, Cork, Clare and Galway handle the league next year. Will they use it to rebuild or will the hangover from this year push them further back?
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If you took O'Mahoney out of the team against Dublin it would have been a bloodbath.
Just served to paper over the cracks for a short while. |
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"Niall Moran would be afraid to eat a sausage in case it upset his regime."
A bit more dedicated than Donal Og so. :^0 |
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What you reckon our chances in league Cailin? I think they could make a right go at it. Cats will not I suspect be putting too much into it and some of the teams I referred to could struggle and be without key players. Would be great to see them reach the final.
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That price is way out anyway! ;-) Surprised flowers havent priced it up yet.
Home fixtures should give us a right chance imo. Kilkenny will take it seriously alright though tumbles, they always do. |
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I was gonna say it down but didnt wanna go there :^0
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Test
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They're certainly capable of beating most of them. Match in Parnell against Cats will be humdinger!
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Tumbles, I'm not sure how you think the cats won't take it seriously given the way Cody treats it very seriously and always bloods new players who are hungry to get an opportunity to shine.
Recently: 2009 Winners 2008 Semi final loss to Tipp 2007 Runners-up 2006 Winners 2005 Winners 2004 ? 2003 Winners 2002 Winners 2001 Semi's I'm not sure too many others take the league that seriously. Certainly not Clare. Dublin, however, have a great chance. And you could beat us in parnell park. |
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Is Eoin Reid older than TJ irishlad? He is a serious target man.
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eoin is younger than tj
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No I dont think so is he. Dates of birth if you have them, thanks.
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T.J. Reid born 16 November 1987 in Ballyhale
Eoin ReidAge 24 Height 6-2 Club Ballyhale Shamrocks ?? |
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Good work Barry ;)
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If there's a** for him I'd be delighted.
I'm putting together some hurling facts and figures at the moment. :-) |
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;) Eoin Reid Club: Ballyhale-Shamrocks Date of Birth: 27/12/85 Height/Weight: 6"1", 13st Occupation: Fund Accountant Joined Panel: 2006 Favourite Passtime: Golf & socialising |
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Id make a good stalker imo :^0
Oh and thanks for turnin the thread into a KK affair ;) |
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Thanks. Sorry about hijacking the thread.
:-) |
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I have been told by a v good source that one of the players mentioned in the cull above is suffering from a very serious illness.
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BJG...for what its worth think the reaction of players / etc is over the top..if shaughs story is true hes enough on his plate..niall moran has a reputation of dictating to management..cant be tolerated...most other players are spent forces or are average players who could be replaced by younger lads who may progess with the exposure to intercounty hurling but limerick club hurling is of a very weak standard generally...tom ryan would be a man to search under every rock ie club for players but limericks political antics at county board level would leave frank murphy in the shade so tom has no hope.....if i was justin mccarthy id treat the league like the championship even the waterford crystal trophy for that matter...if theres no progress this spring next years semi final v tipp or cork will be a deja vu of this years all ireland semi..
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I get your point Irishlad. Wishful thinking perhaps on my part ;)
Still, I reckon if you boys are serious about the five then it will be more conservative approach than previously. Parnell game should be a cracker. The drawn game three years ago and the Wals Cup final win there in 2003 were two of my best days following Dublin. I know it is sad. I will go and sit in the corner :( |
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Ya toby :( presume its the player i've mentioned above?
Hopefully he gets back to full health as quick as possible! good luck to him |
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i was told it was a lifelong condition bjg , hope its untrue for the poor lad .
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There was something revealed about Justin McCarthy in the tv program previews on TV3 & RTE before the Limk-Tipp semi-final that worried me.
Everyone (a Clare hurling man, a Limk fella & maybe even a W'ford fella) was going on about how Justin spent hours looking at hurleys before hurling sessions and decided which size hurley every player should take onto the field. I wonder does Aiden O'Brien spend hours looking at jockeys whips before races & then select a whip for each jockey. (Donal og comments are unnecessary) It just seems like a whole load of unproductive effort when he should be training the team or analysing the opposition. When I played hurling (quite badly I should add) I was right handed but swung left handed & as I had weak arms I liked a light hurley. I'm sure other players have their own idiosyncracies when it comes to hurley selection yet Justin was selecting hurleys for them. It's like someone telling you how to have sx with your wife. |
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WATCHED PROGRAMME ON HURLING ON BBC2 THE OTHER NIGHT WAS VERY INTERESTING + ANYONE KNOW IF ANY HURLERS PLAY CRICKET DOWN SOUTH?
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I used to know a few people who played both and it was common enough in Kilkenny. There is GAA club in north Dublin called Man O war and they had big overlapping membership with the Hills Cricket Club but the club only has football teams, no hurling. Remember seeing one of the 70s team playing down there when I was a kid but for the life of me I can't remember his name.
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Kilkenny team that is
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THE GREAT DOWN ALL IRELAND STAR PADDY MO DOHERTY PLAYED FOR US AND WAS VERY GOOD PLAYER AND BOY COULD HE HIT IT BIGTIME
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You'd imagine that hurlers would make good batsmen alright, as well as having an eye for the ball as fielders.
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Most decent hurlers i know make fairly decent golfers .
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Hurling is good grounding for driving but my putting is crap!
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Norn Iron - I play cricket down the divisions in Dublin and I help train my son's hurling team having played in my youth in Cork
can't think of anyone who currently plays both there was a lad in Port Laoise who played Minor County football in his time and doubtless was a decent hurler as well young lads in the Malahide and Rush area have been known to play both at underage level you'll come across a hurler the odd time in a taverners match or if a mate brings him along coz his team are stuck who'll hit all & sundry around the place purely with hand/eye co-ordination but a decent bowler would work him out soon enough |
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Mark Foley as well? Poor taste if its true, should have let him retire
gracefully instead of tellin him he's nt needed anymore!!!! Been a great servant over the years, was nt up to the pace in some games this year but still played with more heart than the rest of the team put together! gl to him |
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Discussing it on Newstalk now number 5.
Hope Shaughs gets well. Sounds serious. Puts things into perspective. |
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Limerick's senior hurlers are expected to meet over the weekend to discuss recent events surrounding the new panel.
Manager Justin McCarthy caused a stir last week when omitting several big name players for the coming season - a move which led to Damien Reale stepping down in protest at the way in which the process was handled. It is thought that some players are contemplating following Reale, while a player strike may also be discussed. :( jeez |
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You may start training BJG. You might be needed.
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:^0 im ready
Do a better job than most of last years crowd anyway imo ;) |