tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post5814080550257745849..comments2024-03-28T04:54:09.797+00:00Comments on The Hook - Leinster Hockey's Only blog: McInroy backs new Irish coachStephen Findlaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118625126159007197noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-10258958053254705922008-11-11T16:31:00.000+00:002008-11-11T16:31:00.000+00:00It may be nonsence to you, but i know that Mick Mc...It may be nonsence to you, but i know that Mick Mc Kinnin had started this idea in his role as development officer. He felt that all information from all national squads should be made available to every senior club coach. He aslo wanted every league match to be available to every coach in the country. This would be of great benifit to all involved and would help bring up the standard of coachingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-25722605081856747302008-11-11T14:37:00.000+00:002008-11-11T14:37:00.000+00:00maybe you can just understand that teams like rove...maybe you can just understand that teams like rovers and pembroke work hard, have the talent to do well and can then have coaches who the international teams see as beneficial to them as well as their respective clubs put everything together and get results. turloch and fulton can coach as much as they know, but it comes down to the players to do the work. nevermind all this bullsh*t of not Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-81167667244461497842008-11-11T13:06:00.000+00:002008-11-11T13:06:00.000+00:00This is also true. But i do not think that is the ...This is also true. But i do not think that is the point. No club coach should have an advantage over another club coach due to the fact that they are coaching Ireland and have access to information the opposition do not have.<BR/>Obviously you are a member of one of these teams or a supporter, and see no problem with either coach having more information than their opponents so as to keep them as Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-49418052238198608002008-11-11T12:12:00.000+00:002008-11-11T12:12:00.000+00:00yes,they do,but doesn't every coach of every team ...yes,they do,but doesn't every coach of every team do this about opposition players,surely they do,i can't imagine a coach in a team briefing praising an opposition player and pointing out what he does well just because he's an international,i would think they would look to what their weaknesses may be and try to pressurise them in these areas,if not then their value as a coach isn't much in my Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-63504654372168779982008-11-11T11:50:00.000+00:002008-11-11T11:50:00.000+00:00That i agree with, but i am not that lierate with ...That i agree with, but i am not that lierate with the internet and i do not know what a bit torent is. But i watched eurosport coverage on line and it was very poor quality and followed the ball.<BR/>What the coaches need is the footage Ireland gets and the points that Ireland are going to work on. It is these specific points that the club coaches should be given.<BR/>The other factor why they Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-72231518524056776562008-11-10T21:36:00.000+00:002008-11-10T21:36:00.000+00:00this info doesnt have to be gotten first hand by a...this info doesnt have to be gotten first hand by attending top events,majority of international games can be gotten from the internet nowadays via torrent files or streaming,and theres a vast amount of articles written on current international hockey and its innovative ways,all it takes is a little time to search through the internetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-33605202502947399642008-11-10T19:47:00.000+00:002008-11-10T19:47:00.000+00:00I agree with some of that but TV hockey coverage i...I agree with some of that but TV hockey coverage is poor. Most Irish club coaches use their holidays coaching their clubs. They cannot afford to go to international tournaments as a rule due to costs and very few clubs can afford to send them, i just feel that every Senior Mens team should be able to get the sameinformation at the exactly the same time. So if the national coach sees something itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-80292732940479210542008-11-10T13:38:00.000+00:002008-11-10T13:38:00.000+00:00I understand your comment on the assistant coaches...I understand your comment on the assistant coaches and how you feel their clubs have a greater advantage using skills and techniques that the national squad may use but you also have to add in the factor that these clubs have the talent within their squads to use these skills and techniques,i would also be of the opinion that its not top secret information what the national squad train and if Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-28905029941152925942008-11-10T11:36:00.000+00:002008-11-10T11:36:00.000+00:00I have been speaking recently to two senior South ...I have been speaking recently to two senior South African internationals who were coached by Revington and they on an unbiased level have told me that he is an exceptional appointment. This talk about how he left the South African team was all to do with politics within their hockey association. Apparently he followed players all the way from U15 levels, he attended almost every tournament and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-61779201318511675412008-11-09T20:30:00.000+00:002008-11-09T20:30:00.000+00:00In Irish hockey as it stands today in the mens gam...In Irish hockey as it stands today in the mens game, only Leinster and Ulster count, Connaght is dead and Munster is dying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-20075897847202838322008-11-09T18:44:00.000+00:002008-11-09T18:44:00.000+00:00interesting to see whether new man will realise th...interesting to see whether new man will realise there are 4 provinces, noy just leinsterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-19248071612545623892008-11-09T17:42:00.000+00:002008-11-09T17:42:00.000+00:00I think you missed the posters point, not that the...I think you missed the posters point, not that they did not deserve their place but that they had an advantage due to the coaches involvement.<BR/>Which they feel is not fair on the rest of the players and teams min the LeagueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-47839038181229549972008-11-09T17:40:00.000+00:002008-11-09T17:40:00.000+00:00I think every one is worth their place but can you...I think every one is worth their place but can you not see that as he is the assistant coach and the TRR coach works with the international squad as well. DO YOU think it is a coincidence that they are the two best teams. The clubs through their coaches are getting all the most upto date information that is definately not available to the other coaches in the Leinster or for that matter Ireland. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-72453960195344890342008-11-09T11:03:00.000+00:002008-11-09T11:03:00.000+00:00what a load of rubbish,i don't think any of the pe...what a load of rubbish,i don't think any of the pembroke guys would be considered not to be worthy of their places in the irish squad,do you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-81378309285280754462008-11-09T08:08:00.000+00:002008-11-09T08:08:00.000+00:00I agree Craig is a good coach, but i do feel that ...I agree Craig is a good coach, but i do feel that Ireland have the coaches with ability necessary. To help the development of these coaches i do feel that they have to be included.<BR/>Even at under age we have fewer opportunities for Irish coaches to develop.<BR/>It would also take away the appearance that you have a better chance of playing for Ireland if you play for his club.<BR/>If you trainAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-49896209892570694952008-11-08T22:59:00.000+00:002008-11-08T22:59:00.000+00:00I must say I have serious reservations about some ...I must say I have serious reservations about some of the "spin" on some of these guys. Lets not forget that for South Africa to get to the Olympics etc it is a MUCH easier passage than that of any Irish team. They only had to beat Egypt in a one off game. Thats not to say the guy doesnt know his stuff BUT lets not set all players/coaches who have been to an Olympics etc as something Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-85649155341138205022008-11-08T21:20:00.000+00:002008-11-08T21:20:00.000+00:00McInroy is a quality strikermaybe someday irish co...McInroy is a quality striker<BR/><BR/>maybe someday irish coach...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-67690739501306617412008-11-08T10:34:00.000+00:002008-11-08T10:34:00.000+00:00McInroy played International???What's the big hype...McInroy played International???What's the big hype with South Africa-he wouldn't get close to the Irish squad; far better fowards around the place.Get the Dutch in(need advice from one of the Powers of hockey).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-68655992770368340482008-11-07T18:09:00.000+00:002008-11-07T18:09:00.000+00:00Haha great joke mate Leinster league on the same p...Haha great joke mate Leinster league on the same par as the premiership and the club champs like champions league. Get realistic. Leinster league is like the league cup and the club champs is like the premiership and maybe the EHL is like the champions league. Thats a bit more realistic. Pembroke and 3 rock are the top 2 teams in the country. FULL STOP. <BR/><BR/>End of conversation no one wants Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-47980433908139047152008-11-07T18:04:00.000+00:002008-11-07T18:04:00.000+00:00The usual stuff Pembroke blah blah bla! Listen if ...The usual stuff Pembroke blah blah bla! Listen if your gonna make a decent remark fell free but dont waste everyones time with your small mindedness. What had Pembroke achieved in the 3 years before Ned now compare that to the amount of finals and cups he's won in the space of 3 years considering the dramatic increase in the quality of the leinster league. Pembroke didnt lose a game in normal Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-77513287987143824912008-11-07T17:06:00.000+00:002008-11-07T17:06:00.000+00:00i think its harsh to say pembroke havent performed...i think its harsh to say pembroke havent performed in the league,unbeaten in it last season just pipped at the finish by TRR,hats off to rovers for staying in it and they got their rewards for this but for a team to have a season like that and not win the league will never happen again i don't think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-74126919038294799982008-11-07T16:39:00.000+00:002008-11-07T16:39:00.000+00:00Maybe yeh.Liverpool won a Champions league and num...Maybe yeh.Liverpool won a Champions league and numerous 'cup' comps in the last few years.But they are judged on their league standings.Id liken them to Pembroke.Except Pembroke have the best players but have underperformed in the league.Dont think u can have any arguments otherwise.The best team wins the league.And Pembroke havent done that under Fulton.Full stopAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-78314103993344168422008-11-07T16:35:00.000+00:002008-11-07T16:35:00.000+00:00maybe two club championships and an ISC?maybe two club championships and an ISC?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-88977241634824471482008-11-07T16:23:00.000+00:002008-11-07T16:23:00.000+00:00Success with Pembroke?They havent won the league i...Success with Pembroke?They havent won the league in 2 years yet have the best players at their disposal?Id hardly call that success.But maybe you are basing it on something else?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-58799671395823877192008-11-07T15:56:00.000+00:002008-11-07T15:56:00.000+00:00well said,Ned has already brought the level of hoc...well said,Ned has already brought the level of hockey up in this country by a big margin,just ask the players who train week in week out regionally with him,his ideas are spot on and his sessions are thoroughly thought out and run very well,no doubt he has the same input in the senior camps and with the new coach i can only imagine this will be a successful partnership.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com