tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post4323032697027556386..comments2024-03-28T04:54:09.797+00:00Comments on The Hook - Leinster Hockey's Only blog: Muller proposes centralisation policyStephen Findlaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118625126159007197noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-63694824271734126442010-02-17T09:35:15.758+00:002010-02-17T09:35:15.758+00:00"Meanwhile, the IHA's core Irish Sports C..."Meanwhile, the IHA's core Irish Sports Council grant has been reduced from €270,908 in 2009 down to €260,071 for 2010 while the Women In Sport grant from the same organisation is down from €90,905 to €80,000"<br /><br />Could someone please clarify the situation regarding the money given from Sport NI to the IHA. I think you will find it makes very interesting reading in comparisonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-87290343692558727982010-02-14T21:53:26.753+00:002010-02-14T21:53:26.753+00:00@12.20
Regardless of whether Gene is the right per...@12.20<br />Regardless of whether Gene is the right person for the job (I don't regard myself as qualified to comment on that issue), your accusation that he is proposing it only to save his position is a little harsh. I'm sure he's doing what he believes is best for the team and not just himself.<br /><br />Also, regarding boxing, while we have a history of success in boxing, we had Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-53766719573996724212010-02-13T20:16:12.708+00:002010-02-13T20:16:12.708+00:00the IHA needs to decide what's more important:...the IHA needs to decide what's more important: the club game (all over the country, not just Leinster) or the national team...<br /><br />if it's the national team then centralisation is probably the best idea. <br /><br />But don't think there's enough money to implement it anyway...<br /><br />So let the clubs keep their star playersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-12980620418434698692010-02-13T12:20:47.270+00:002010-02-13T12:20:47.270+00:00Would the comment at 9:22 acknowledge that maybe w...Would the comment at 9:22 acknowledge that maybe whilst Gene feels this is the best way forwsard for Ireland, and perhaps it is, consider the following!<br /><br />1) Gene may not bew the best person for the Job, and this is the most critical point!<br /><br />Season 08/09 <br /> <br />Played 23 won 5 drawn 4 lost 14 scored 23 conced 48 <br /> <br />10 of those matches were against sides ranked Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-38379890592371292432010-02-13T09:22:01.718+00:002010-02-13T09:22:01.718+00:00I think the comment at 11.14 is extremely harsh. G...I think the comment at 11.14 is extremely harsh. Gene is simply acknowledging what's required to have a chance to compete at the Olympics. <br /><br />I can understand the concerns of clubs losing their best players, but people need to realise the level of commitment & sacrifice required to play at truly world class level. The majority of our most promising athletes in other Olympic Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-90477215263354360122010-02-12T17:02:37.757+00:002010-02-12T17:02:37.757+00:00all the best players are already in dublin,problem...all the best players are already in dublin,problem solved!but in all seriousness, this is a good idea and if feasible needs to be explored further. Belgium trained 9-2pm every day for two months leading up to the WCQ, they also did something similar the year they achieved third place in the euros and qualified directly for Beijing. Pakistan, Canada, India, China, NZ, Aus, Arg have all done this Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-34885384659779303762010-02-12T16:54:01.111+00:002010-02-12T16:54:01.111+00:00New ideas shouldn't be cast aside without full...New ideas shouldn't be cast aside without full discussion.I think there is merit in it if it can be implemented, but some players may not be able to.He has said they will not be left out.Mueller has done very well with the squad he has,and some players such as Jacob,Clarke and Smyth are really improving.The Ireland A squad has some serious talent coming through so I think the future is brightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-40272549086559594862010-02-12T15:29:46.968+00:002010-02-12T15:29:46.968+00:00On a side note I heard recently that some Irish pl...On a side note I heard recently that some Irish players are being asked to contribute financially to the program they are involved in.<br /><br />I cant beleive this.<br /><br />Has the association been spending above its means?<br /><br />This may sound simple, but if youare running an association like the IHA sure the math should be as follows:<br /><br />Clubs Fees + grants from Irish Sports Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-64130540614562649752010-02-12T14:38:58.306+00:002010-02-12T14:38:58.306+00:00Great idea! Move all the best players to Dublin &a...Great idea! Move all the best players to Dublin & forget about the rest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-31253790601041493322010-02-12T11:42:57.226+00:002010-02-12T11:42:57.226+00:00Think in opportunities instead of problems. Off co...Think in opportunities instead of problems. Off course it is a great idea and probably the only way to get the women (and men) in the Olympics. Both teams are poor and need to improve big time. <br /><br />But if we stick with old ideas and plans, it will never happen. This is the biggest weakness of Irish Hockey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-35500275739702638072010-02-12T10:49:33.090+00:002010-02-12T10:49:33.090+00:00think this idea is big in Korea, a country with li...think this idea is big in Korea, a country with little over a thousand players who just stick 25 players into a training camp from age 16 and go from there.<br /><br />no club scene to worry about and a huge investment. <br /><br />to be honest, I'd love to see way more of the cash that goes to the national teams plowed into a few good rdo's to develop the sport first.<br /><br />as for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-28492500838769500052010-02-12T09:17:53.310+00:002010-02-12T09:17:53.310+00:00People are missing the facts!!! Gene Muller has h...People are missing the facts!!! Gene Muller has had more money and time that any coach in the history of our game and he has consistently achieved one thing - failure! Do not let a 5th place finish at the Europeans fool you - they were lucky not to get relegated and played terrible!<br />Reality is that is he finishes lower than their ranking of 2 at the WCQ then he should be SACKED by the IHA Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-13661039210480809972010-02-12T08:51:31.053+00:002010-02-12T08:51:31.053+00:00Is this guy for real?Is this guy for real?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-23623471560149430342010-02-12T07:57:27.333+00:002010-02-12T07:57:27.333+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-43673931367501059902010-02-11T23:14:33.322+00:002010-02-11T23:14:33.322+00:00Here is another great idea by Gene, in an effort t...Here is another great idea by Gene, in an effort to keep his job I would imagine! Results arent good enough so lets try something even more drastic.<br /><br />Dont be fooled that we are just 1 result away from qualification for olympics, we still have to beat those teams ranked lower than us to have any chance. Something which we could not do against Belgium and Scotland in test series over the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-31243629110858222042010-02-11T22:47:36.738+00:002010-02-11T22:47:36.738+00:00Regarding other countries that have done it I thin...Regarding other countries that have done it I think Pakistan have a system where by the whole squad is in the military and get paid, live together etc. but get special leave to go train, play matches and all that.<br /><br />And in Korea the team is sponsored by Siemens if I remember correctly and they employ the whole team but work with the hockey association over there to let them off whenever Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-61037841707164992172010-02-11T22:25:09.020+00:002010-02-11T22:25:09.020+00:00yes it does require some "dream" style e...yes it does require some "dream" style efforts to make this happen. My worry is that it might be absolutely ruinous for the game in Ulster and Munster and where does that leave us?<br /><br />one big success and a sport without a soul. it's well documented that the 1988 Olympic win for GB did sweat FA to galvanise a new hockey playing public - maybe it would work the same way as theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-29315529225211066312010-02-11T22:15:32.844+00:002010-02-11T22:15:32.844+00:00I think most people who hope to compete at the Oly...I think most people who hope to compete at the Olympics are dreamers and it is this dream and the sacrifices they make to get there that sets them apart from the rest of us who are interested in sport. With 4 qualifiers likely from Euro 2011 this represents our best chance of qualifying by gaining an upset result against one of the big 4 in the group and making a semi. I hope if the squads both Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-44221313871903683312010-02-11T21:38:53.375+00:002010-02-11T21:38:53.375+00:00don't think there's enough money in hockey...don't think there's enough money in hockey to support the system...where will they work and live? who's gonna pay for that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-85940462156438459722010-02-11T21:19:02.286+00:002010-02-11T21:19:02.286+00:00These guys are dreaming could not see too many of ...These guys are dreaming could not see too many of the team that are working pack in their jobs.If they were pros you could do it but any other way is impossible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-32504278979423128912010-02-11T19:36:08.017+00:002010-02-11T19:36:08.017+00:00I think it's a good idea.
For example Pro te...I think it's a good idea. <br /><br />For example Pro teams in athletics usually have a team house / HQ where the players have access to facilities for training off the pitch and get their accommodation free / supplemented and are in an environment where they can inspire and support each other off the pitch.<br /><br />I think it would seriously need the buy-in of the players and help with Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com