Thought I'd kept it at an acceptable level by not detailing what I'd heard - but happy to remove if others feel that's over the line.
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Show posts MenuQuote from: lfdown2 on Today at 09:48:45 AMQuote from: bennydorano on Today at 09:36:35 AMA point I've made about GAAGO a few times is that, to me, it 100% seems like a staging post on the route to semi-pro GAA. Once it gets really established costs will further recede and profits increase. I've no doubt Sean K looks at GAA financial figures throough his previous GPA head - how long before we hear 'GAAGO made €Xm this year and the players who are the product get nothing' only a matter of time imo.
How is that different than 'the GAA got €Xm from Sky/RTE/TG4 this year...'
I don't necessarily understand the point here (not specifically yours Benny), is it that all games should be available free to air all the time? Or just all the good games? Who should pay for this? Should funds be diverted from capital projects so that people can sit at home with a bowl of crisp and crack open a beer to watch the games?
And Sean Cavanagh has just been completely embarrassed with his hyperbolic statement being called out, I teel you what, based on his handle on numbers I wouldn't be wanting to drop a set of company accounts in to him.
Quote from: JoG2 on May 13, 2024, 10:41:09 AMQuote from: Mario on May 13, 2024, 09:49:26 AMQuote from: JoG2 on May 13, 2024, 08:57:37 AMThe bookies don't share your view. Derry are 4/5 for next week's game and Galway 11/8.Quote from: lurganblue on May 13, 2024, 08:46:16 AMNot the group Armagh would have wanted to be in of course. It looks like it will be very tough. Westmeath probably should have caught us at this stage last year and they almost caught Tyrone too. That certainly isnt an easy game.
Going to Celtic Park is always difficult for any team.
I dont expect there to be a big margin between the teams in any of the games and so the final standings could well be up in the air. Topping the pile would be amazing. If not, then getting 2nd and securing that home advantage is essential.
I'd agree. Winning the group is vital.
Galway definitely favourites with the 3 forwards all back and they've have had another 2 weeks training banked
Ahh naw! Hope the bookies aren't wrong this time
Quote from: Armamike on May 13, 2024, 10:21:30 AMThis is getting hard to take at this stage. It's ok sucking up one near miss on penalties but 4 now in 2 years? Forgive me as an Armagh supporter for never wanting to see penalties in our games again. For any of you neutrals who think it's great entertainment, be careful what you wish for. A lot said here and elsewhere about penalties being a lottery? Sorry, that's nonsense. It's down to skill and composure. If it was a lottery on the law of averages we would have won 1 or 2 out of those 4.
For me it's hard to escape the notion that we do have a mental block when it comes to seeing out a game, and especially when we are in front. I've got to the point now where I would rather we were a couple of points behind going into the final minutes where we don't have to think to much about it and just for for it. 4 points up in a game like that where 2 teams set up defensively was a big advantage heading into the last 15. We just had to match Donegal on the scoreboard but we stopped scoring completely. Just one or two points in that final 15 or 20 minutes would have won it. Collectively I think there's a lack of nous and smartness in decision making when the pressure is on, and I don't see a go-to player who will demand the ball and do something to get us over the line, whether that is a crucial high catch in the middle, having the confidence to nail an important score, or a driving run to set up somebody. To be fair I thought Nugent showed some of that confidence and attitude but there wasn't enough.
Really feel for the management and players though. It's a tough one to take and will be hard to motivate themselves. McGeeney has had so many near misses with Armagh and Kildare. He must feel bloody cursed at this point.
Quote from: tonto1888 on May 12, 2024, 09:54:28 PMQuote from: tbrick18 on May 12, 2024, 09:26:16 PMI actually enjoyed that game.
Some brilliant defending, some class scores, not a goal chance over the whole game though.
That was actually the best I've seen Armagh playing in years. And the most disciplined, have to say they were much better than I expected.
Rian Oneill in midfield I think is definitely the best position for him. They are just short a few players I think.
When it went to penalties I fully expected donegal to win them and that Armagh would choke again. But as it played out, only one bad penalty out of 6. For the first time, I think Armagh would have won with a bit of luck.
Donegal maybe not as good as I thought they were either after the derry game. Certainly struggled for scores at times and around the middle 3rd. But they just have a few individuals who are a level above Armagh. When Armagh were 4 up they really should have pushed on, but donegal had the experience and know how to pull it back.
I though donegal substitutions were strange. Mcbrearty was an obvious penalty taker.
I'm guessing Rian was took off as geezer didn't want him taking a penalty maybe?
I enjoyed it. I'm in the minority but I love penalties, so for me it was a really good game.
Would actually rather have had donegal in our group games, but Armagh v derry will be tasty.
Rian was limping badly when he went off. Was clearly injured
Quote from: RedHand88 on May 09, 2024, 07:47:34 PMQuote from: trueblue1234 on May 07, 2024, 10:20:04 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on May 07, 2024, 04:12:39 PMDerry away to Galway at 5:30 on a Saturday, taking the piss, that's some spin to come up the road again on the same nite.What would be taking you up the road again?
Derry people don't like spending money.
Quote from: J70 on May 09, 2024, 12:10:39 AMI don't know. I just have visions of Rian O'Neill giving a Tohillesque tour de force, driving Armagh on to win through sheer force of will.
Pundits leaning Armagh from what I've heard so far. "It's their time!" seems to be the consensus.
Quote from: Armagh18 on May 09, 2024, 07:52:07 AMQuote from: tonto1888 on May 09, 2024, 07:47:02 AMHe didn't bury Shane McGuigan for biting him last year so I'm sure the Donegal boys won't be able to goad him into anything.Quote from: JoG2 on May 09, 2024, 07:33:53 AMQuote from: J70 on May 09, 2024, 12:10:39 AMI don't know. I just have visions of Rian O'Neill giving a Tohillesque tour de force, driving Armagh on to win through sheer force of will.
Pundits leaning Armagh from what I've heard so far. "It's their time!" seems to be the consensus.
O'Neill will do well to see out the game!
on what basis?
Quote from: armaghniac on May 08, 2024, 08:16:41 PMQuote from: tbrick18 on May 08, 2024, 07:00:59 PMBut they've done nothing in recent years to show they have the nerve to win a big game - I think they are just short a few players and need to focus on the football and not the physical antics they often get themselves involved in. If they focus on playing their own game and I think they'll do better than trying to out-tactic Donegal.
What physical antics? Have they been giving away more frees than the opposition? Have they had more cards?
Quote from: Mikhailov on May 01, 2024, 10:54:10 PMDerry were 4 up at HT in ET and then decided to give up the kickouts (which they dominated in the first half of ET) this gave Tyrone the impetus to come and chase down the lead - Derry will be devastated - poor game management both on the pitch and along the line letting that lead slip.