Tony Mansfield

Tony Mansfield talks a lot about the history of his club, Abbeyside/Ballinacourty, and also of his involvement in the club on a number of different levels. He went from being a player to a manager to a councilman so he has insight on many different aspects of the club and county. Tony also describes how he uses his experience from working for labour unions to learn methods for coaching and being a councilman. He offers an in-depth account of the struggles of being a manager and councilman but also in understanding the club is bigger than any one single person. Tony offers his opinions on many issues in the GAA including professionalism and dual players among other.