CONOR MCMANUS HAS been named the GAA-GPA Opel player of the month for July as a reward for his match-winning 0-6 in the final which helped Monaghan to a second Ulster crown in three years.
The award will be scant consolation for the Clontibret man who couldn’t guide his side to an All-Ireland semi-final meeting with Kerry despite scoring 0-7 in the loss to Tyrone at the weekend.
McManus beat out competition from Mayo star Aidan O’Shea and Paul Cribbin of Kildare.
Galway’s Jonathan Glynn picked up the hurling award for his key role in helping the Tribesmen overcome Cork in the All-Ireland quarter-finals.
The Ardrahan forward scored 1-2 against the Rebels which he followed up with the best interview of this year’s championship.
Waterford’s Maurice Shanahan and Kilkenny forward TJ Reid were the two other nominees for July’s award.
Originally published at 11.27
Has Pep enjoyed unparalleled success with Bayern? I know it’s hard to follow someone who won the treble, but Bayern have never looked as dangerous playing the ‘Pep’ way as they did when they tore Barca apart playing direct, fast, powerful football.
He’s been great domestically but Dortmund did sort of fall apart around the same time.
Good to see a manager posting some common sense re cultural tactics. Shame LVG is too arrogant to admit his approach doesnt work in england. Leicester have probably the lowest possession stats in the league.
Hiddinks style is working well anyway…
It’s always surprised me why Guardiola has gotten the credit for a system started by Cruyff. I remember when Guardiola decided to leave Barcelona as a player. He had trouble finding a club willing to pay what he thought he was worth. He’s always had an inflated ego.