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12 years 2 weeks ago #6082

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ummm, wrote: Cool, if Connacht are avoiding comment that's as good as confirming the interest :)

60 applicants for the CEO? Wow. Big wow. If many are outsiders who want to bring a new way of thinking to Connacht that would be great. <strong>I wouldn't be in favour of a Connacht native taking charge this time round</strong>.


Why? surely the best applicant should get it, regardless of where he's from


I'd agree with Ummmm on this, think a new face from outside the IRFU organisation or influence would be best for us. Some fresh innovative thinking is required to keep pushing us forward.

Not entirely transparent who is managing the recruitment process. Applications were being sent to IRFU HR intially, but that may be an administration issue only. Would imagine that HR at Connacht consists of probably one person.

Would hope that the PGB have some say in the recruitment process as they need to be able to build a close relationship quickly with the prospective CEO...

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12 years 2 weeks ago #6083

If Hugh Farrelly is writing about a player coming to us then you know it's wrong. That guy pulls rumours out of his **** like there's no tomorrow.

As for the CEO I agree with getting someone fresh and who wants to make a mark. Would love to know who some of the applicants are. Come on rumor mill!!!!


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12 years 2 weeks ago #6090

60 applicants!? With that many I'd imagine one or two of them probably are regular posters on these boards. :lol:

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12 years 2 weeks ago #6091

RogueXV wrote: 60 applicants!? With that many I'd imagine one or two of them probably are regular posters on these boards. :lol:


is it to late to apply. address it to college road or dublin????

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12 years 1 week ago #6094

You should definitely change your name to "Swift4CEO"


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12 years 1 week ago #6096

ill leave it for 2/3years as i want swifty to keep playing. then michael d will be out of his big house in the park so it will be 'swift4prez' again

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12 years 1 week ago #6097

anyone know what length of time on current squads contracts?

Rumours abound of major clear out at end of season :ohmy:

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12 years 1 week ago #6098

nearly all the team in contract apart from, rodgers, ah you, jarvis, ray,henry fa, think thats it

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12 years 1 week ago #6099

green-devil wrote: anyone know what length of time on current squads contracts?

Rumours abound of major clear out at end of season :ohmy:


I would be very surprised if there was a major clear out. McFarland was bemoaning the fact that we seem to have to start all over again every few years, I doubt the management team would want to have to deal with that after putting so much into this years crop.

There will be a few who are out of contract and will be allowed to leave, maybe others who decide not to sign a new contract. But for the most part I'd say anyone who's borderline will be kept if at all possible, unless there's a possibility of upgrading.


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12 years 1 week ago #6100

Quick update at Munster.

Niall Ronan, Billy Holland, Tommy O'Donnell and Denis Hurley have signed 2 year contracts and Marcus Horan 1 year.


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12 years 1 week ago #6101

swift4prez wrote: nearly all the team in contract apart from, rodgers, ah you, jarvis, ray,henry fa, think thats it


Tonetti and Gannon are only contracted til season's end. If Jarvis is on a one year deal I'd imagine same applies for Loxton. With the 5 you name that makes 8 who may be leaving.

Of the dev/academy squad members I haven't seen any news on the following being added contracts:

Denis Buckley, Shane Conneely, David Heffernan, Shane Layden, Dermot Murphy, Jamie Stephens. Some of them will just be moving up a year in the academy but not all.

TJ Anderson seems to have fallen off the face of the planet, even if he is contracted for another year, and Andrew Browne and Dave Nolan seem to have been injured forever (which is unfortunate as in my not-very-knowledgeable opinion they've looked very good any time I've seen them).

I'm sure I've missed a few, but you get the point, 15-20 players with their futures up in the air so likely 10 or so of them leaving.

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12 years 1 week ago #6102

Hopefully Tonetti and Gannon re-sign. I'd imagine they will if offered, they've done well out of their decision to join us this year, plenty of game time.

Gannon did sign with Nolan out for the year, though, so maybe he won't be offered a new contract?


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12 years 1 week ago #6103

I think Jarvis and Loxton are both on two year contracts, cocure with you ummREF Tonetti andGannon, hope they re-sign.

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12 years 1 week ago #6115

Surprised Munster kept Holland and O'Donnell they were meant to be on the way out. As for our crowd really hope that the Branch announce contracts soon their cutting it close...


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12 years 1 week ago #6192

Richie Rees on his way to join us apparently, I knew he had been let go today but players are wishing him luck with Connacht.

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Wishing @RichieRees all the best in Connacht next season, good luck brother

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12 years 1 week ago #6195

If true then its two half backs that are used to playing together so cuts down the bedding in time.
Would have prefered Stringer but Rees is a good player and id welcome him.
The branch are really making up for last years poor recruitment drive.
So where else do we need a position filled ??
Id say a hooker now and we would be motoring.I think Flavin is a good solid player but he doesent set the world alight.
Teach rodney how to throw and id be happy !!!

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