Dublin footbal team appoints Ger Brennan as their manager on a three-year contract
Ger Brennan has been appointed as the new manager of the Dublin senior footballers, succeeding Dessie Farrell. The announcement was made just after 4pm on Friday afternoon, suspending betting on Declan Darcy succeeding Farrell at least one of the major firms [1].
Brennan, a former Dublin player who made 67 senior appearances between 2007 and 2013, is looking to build on the success of his predecessors in his new role. He emphasizes continuing the legacy established by former managers he played under and applying lessons learned from his recent management experience with Louth, where he won a Leinster SFC title [3][5].
Brennan's coaching strategy and expectations are focused on building on and adding to the success of his predecessors, with an aim to "leave the jersey in a better place" by the end of his three-year term. He values the learning and friendships formed during his management journey outside Dublin, indicating a thoughtful and collaborative leadership style [3][5].
His focus is not just short-term wins but ensuring the Dublin team is stronger and well-positioned for sustained success after his tenure ends. While specific tactical details or styles have not been publicly outlined yet, his background as a two-time All-Ireland-winning player and recent success with Louth suggest a pragmatic, winning mindset rooted in experience and legacy-building [1][3][5].
The finalized management team for Dublin senior footballers is yet to be confirmed. However, Brennan is expected to bring in some of his recently retired ex-Dublin colleagues for specific coaching roles [5]. There will be some continuity from Jim Gavin's setup in Brennan's management team [6].
Brennan's appointment sees him in the unique position of trying to claim back-to-back Leinster senior football titles but with different counties. This is due to the fact that he managed Louth to a first senior provincial triumph since 1957 [2].
Brennan's playing career was cut short by an Achilles injury in 2013. Since then, he has been working as UCD Sport's Gaelic Games Executive since 2015 [4]. He has also had spells as a coach in Carlow and managed Wicklow outfit Bray Emmets and Kildare side Moorefield [7].
Brennan aims to ensure that when his term ends, he has added value to the Dublin senior football team. He believes in the benefits of new blood coming into a team, bringing new ideas, energy, and competition [8].
Declan Darcy had strong support from several experienced players within the Dublin squad, but it was Brennan who was ultimately chosen for the position. The appointment of Ger Brennan marks a new era for the Dublin senior footballers, one that is built on the foundations of past success and aimed at continued growth and development.
[1] - Source for the betting [2] - Source for the Louth win [3] - Source for Brennan's intentions [4] - Source for Brennan's work at UCD [5] - Source for Brennan's approach [6] - Source for continuity from Jim Gavin's setup [7] - Source for Brennan's coaching experience outside Dublin [8] - Source for Brennan's belief in new blood
Ger Brennan's coaching strategy for the Dublin senior footballers involves building on the success of his predecessors, aiming to claim back-to-back Leinster senior football titles with both Dublin and Louth.
With his focus on ensuring continued growth and development, it's evident that Ger Brennan is looking to add value to the Dublin senior football team by implementing lessons learned from his management experience and applying a pragmatic, winning mindset.
