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It's getting as boring as City and the PL.

And wait till Mbappe arrives.

With Mbappe on one wing and Vinicius on the other and Bellingham down the middle they will be impossible to contain. Only City will be able to stop them.

Were they not absolutely busted a few years ago.. Stadium redone, blank cheque book for players...?

Ulster while been competitive is not the B all and end all. Even Leinster would be hugely competitive with Westmeath Kildare louth Meath probably winning it over last decade if not for Dublin dominating. Munster same with tipp (who did win one) clare cork and maybe even limerick if no Kerry. Ulster is competitive no doubt. But Dublin would have at least 10 of the last 12 ulster titles and Kerry maybe 8.

ah now, that's like saying the SPL would be competitive if the Glasgow teams weren't in it. But they are, and Dublin are. It's almost like saying the other teams are all as shit as each other.
 Dublin and Kerry are A+ grade teams. Ulster has 4 A-B grade teams who tear strips off each other. I would like to see how Dublin and Kerry would get on having to be at your best for 2-3 games in a time of the season where they are usually on the beach.

Dublin have swept aside ulster teams as easily as they have Leinster for most of the last decade.

If you're going to double down, best to make it a good one!

Both teams lacking players who are willing to take their men on today. Both have them. You think of Boyle, Keegan, Durcan etc from Mayo a few years back. Opposition on the back foot, space created in very scorable positions. All done at pace.
Unless you have players willing to do this, you won't get close to Dublin. The sprinting to the 45 and everyone looking bouncy and lively without doing anything really ie passing it backwards, rince and repeat will not get you too far.
Both felt shackled, like neither wanted to lose more than win (if that makes any sense).. Bit of group shadow boxing

Dublin players, as usual, continuously taking the opp marker on

Ulster while been competitive is not the B all and end all. Even Leinster would be hugely competitive with Westmeath Kildare louth Meath probably winning it over last decade if not for Dublin dominating. Munster same with tipp (who did win one) clare cork and maybe even limerick if no Kerry. Ulster is competitive no doubt. But Dublin would have at least 10 of the last 12 ulster titles and Kerry maybe 8.

A mighty take. Whatever about the rest which is left field, Kerry winning a hypothetical 8 is a load of, well, balls

[Ulster overrated a tad]

Big result for Cork there today. Joke it wasn't available on TV anywhere.

Cork turned Donegal over repeatedly - basically did a Donegal on them. Finished 3 goals and missed 2/3 more chances. Donegal made a valiant effort to get level but Cork just about held out.

Blows group wide open now. Cork v Tyrone is a big one.

Ulster overrated a tad or Donegal just a bit jaded/complacent??

More competitive then overrated I'd say. 3 teams at could potentially reach a semi, 4 if Tyrone (hopefully don't) get themselves sorted. Tbh I'd be very surprised if Donegal get out of the quarters.

Leinster has 1, Munster maybe 2 and Connacht 2 that could reach the last 4

2 in it in the end

Perfect start to the second half for Cork, be interesting to see how Donegal respond.

Donegal are the 2nd coming, no chance Cork are beating them

Who said that?

Kerry / Donegal / Dublin, everywhere you read... And me!

Perfect start to the second half for Cork, be interesting to see how Donegal respond.

Donegal are the 2nd coming, no chance Cork are beating them

Went on to Ticketmaster last night to buy my ticket. Seen stand available so tried to buy one. Each option wouldn't allow me to buy a single ticket. Said unavailable. When I went to but 2 they were somehow available. Ended up getting a terrace ticket. Joke

At this stage you're better off in the terrace Tonto, hard watching a game stuck in the far corners of the seated stand

A load of boys needy just stop watching the game...can we not have 1 big massive thread for the negative hures. Every thread on here is the same

Armagh's game to lose

2 strong looking teams. I honestly think Chrissy McKaigue is the far side of good and is there to be exposed, I'd put Conaty in there directly on him. Less pressure on Armagh, so I imagine we'll try and frustrate Derry for a long time before we come out to play.

People say this a lot but he rarely gets exposed. Gallen gave him bother last year but I can't think of anyone since and he's marked some top players in that time.

Big game player, always organising and has serious drive. Couple more years left in him.

[It was an expensive May]

Someone stated that Murnin and O'Neill both out injured and both are named in the starting 15, KMcG could be bluffing too off course. Should be a tight game and wouldn't rule out a draw, if Armagh can keep Shane McGuigan quiet they have a chance but that's pretty hard to do as he's a class act TBF.
Haven't bought a ticket yet and won't decide until tomorrow due to a few factors so hoping it's not too late, i've heard ticket sales are slow enough so far so hopefully it's not an issue

Im in the same boat as you re ticket tho it is payday today so will have a look when I get home. It was an expensive May

Every month these days is like January!

I find it hard to get enthusiastic about the group stages and the amount of games with no jeopardy.  Should improve after next weekend you would hope. 

We've loads of games,many televised, each group game absolutely has some jeopardy attached when you consider the benefit of finishing first, second or third?. Surely we want more football? Championship finishes earlier and we're into the club championship. Hard to whack 

Decent pubs in Derry for before and after?

Would Derry be busy the Sunday night, looking at staying over either the Saturday or Sunday night.

Stout drinker? If so, YouTube Guinness Guru Derry and visit the 6 bars, all seriously good stout!

Mary Bs, The Celtic and Maileys would be the closest. 10 min dander and you're at the Park Bar & Derby Bar. Quick 1 or 2 in each. Another wee dander you can hit the likes of the Rocking Chair, Gweedore and Peadars on Waterloo St... You won't go thirsty!

Been a few years since I've been to Celtic Park.  What's the parking situation like in the area?

Parking is a disaster at the best of times, worse at the minute with roadworks on the Foyle road that have been going on for months at this stage so best avoid coming into the town via the lower deck

Be as well parking at the carpark opp the City Baths on William St and walk? 20 mins on foot give or take