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#21

General discussion / Re: European Leagues.

Last post by imtommygunn - Today at 03:22:15 PM

The family name may cloud judgement there...

#22

General discussion / Re: European Leagues.

Last post by Armagh18 - Today at 03:18:07 PM

Keane right about Haaland

#23

General discussion / Re: European Leagues.

Last post by imtommygunn - Today at 03:14:35 PM

Against Madrid last year he did take away a lot of attention so while he didn't score he served a purpose but he was very poor last night - city borderline a man down. The previous game Rudiger was like Ryan McMenamim on him but I don't even think he marked him last night and he didn't even have that much attention. Haaland very low in confidence.

#24

General discussion / Re: European Leagues.

Last post by johnnycool - Today at 03:05:44 PM

I know it's easy to say the best team lost but the concentration levels from Madrid were amazing. And then when it was needed they had lads like Nacho and especially Rudiger jumping in.

City tried to pull them around but it's not like Palace and their low block, these boys were not for turning. Also in the extra time Real did fire a few warning shots to keep City honest.

Truth be told I don't like Pep as he just seems like a flase hoor.

To defend against that quality of player under that much pressure for so long and to not make any mistakes is hugely impressive. Carvahal and Rudiger are boys you would want in the trenches - they'd do well in GAA them boys. City were better but like someone said they didn't really create the chances.

The thing as well is City can completely change the type of threat they have -e.g. Doku on for Grealish going from someone who cuts inside to sheer pace - yet they still dealt with it.

Haaland was non existent too. Absolutely non existent.

Didn't watch it, listened to some on way back from game, but how many balls were played into Haaland, is he, this year getting the same support? Still joint top in the league, I know some clubs would love a 20 plus striker lol

Games against the better teams don't suit him, I think last night you could count on one hand how many times he touched the ball, Alvarez came on and was more involved straight away.

Flat track bully I think is the term needed for him

#25

GAA Discussion / Re: New Jerseys?

Last post by johnnycool - Today at 03:03:12 PM

It come from old celtic mythology where maroon was considered the colour of victory, it was also said that those wearing maroon were always facing west, subsequently 'West'meath and Galway adopted the colour.

Very interesting.

[Did my first game with the new rule that if a physio comes on to the pitch and player removes his helmet he has to leave the pitch and can only come on in a break of play]

#26

Hurling Discussion / Re: Hurling 2024

Last post by johnnycool - Today at 03:00:45 PM

Shane O'Donnell and Adam Hogan great at 'winning' frees this way.  Raising their hands high in the tackle and the ref. gives them a free.

And Eoin Cody, and Conor Whelan and half the Cork team and Cathal Barrett and I could go on...

If the defender isn't tackling lawfully which is the first issue being ignored by all and sundry then of course players are going to engineer fouls out if it.
Fix the first problem and then other problems like overcarrying, head high tackling, dipping in the tackle go away.

Did a game last night, pitch conditions meant that lads would be losing their balance and slipping or sliding in and out of tackles, granted high summer (whenever that is) pitches firm up and that gives me less hassle.

Lads were looking frees for sliding in to collect the ball saying they were pushed, they initiated the slide first, play on, due to the heavy conditions players were being 'held' up more, again, no obvious free like arms being pulled shirts being pulled and so on, if he doesn't release the ball he'll over carry it.

In these incidents the cry is there all over him! There could be 15 players all over him, if there is no actual free being committed then play on.

As you say Johnny, get the first free, it depends on your interpretation of that first free lol

As frustrating as it is, sometimes there is not that obvious free so playing on is the best option

Not all tackles are frees, clear as mud

Did my first game with the new rule that if a physio comes on to the pitch and player removes his helmet he has to leave the pitch and can only come on in a break of play.. They had no idea!!

The following is the guidance provided,  injured players.  We should communicated the guidance to medical and management teams if they enquire about implementation.
 
1. If a Doctor or \physio comes on to the field of play to treat or access an injured player we will not be instructing them to leave the field of play.
2. We will allow treatment on the field of play - however if this necessitates a stoppage in play, this will,
            (a) be added on to the allotted time and
            (b) any player treated on the field of play will need to come off and return to the field of play at the centre point of the sideline, after a break in play.
3. Just to inform you also after the meeting of Central Council the goalkeepers will be treated the same as every other player. In other words he also has to leave the field and come back on at the centre point of the sideline.
  4.  This also applies to removal of the helmet in hurling.

It's not just the removal of the helmet though, it's if you've to stop the play to allow a physio on at all.

#27

General discussion / Re: European Leagues.

Last post by Milltown Row2 - Today at 02:57:57 PM

I know it's easy to say the best team lost but the concentration levels from Madrid were amazing. And then when it was needed they had lads like Nacho and especially Rudiger jumping in.

City tried to pull them around but it's not like Palace and their low block, these boys were not for turning. Also in the extra time Real did fire a few warning shots to keep City honest.

Truth be told I don't like Pep as he just seems like a flase hoor.

To defend against that quality of player under that much pressure for so long and to not make any mistakes is hugely impressive. Carvahal and Rudiger are boys you would want in the trenches - they'd do well in GAA them boys. City were better but like someone said they didn't really create the chances.

The thing as well is City can completely change the type of threat they have -e.g. Doku on for Grealish going from someone who cuts inside to sheer pace - yet they still dealt with it.

Haaland was non existent too. Absolutely non existent.

Didn't watch it, listened to some on way back from game, but how many balls were played into Haaland, is he, this year getting the same support? Still joint top in the league, I know some clubs would love a 20 plus striker lol

#28

GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Senior football cha...

Last post by tonto1888 - Today at 02:51:20 PM

Hear City looking a replay with Madrid as penalties don't count lol

theyre saying they didnt actually lose

#29

Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Footba...

Last post by DuffGael - Today at 02:49:59 PM

Burren took a bit of a pasting last night; do they not have a load of players?

Burren seemed to be missing 8-10 starters. They were poor in fairness but I assume a lot of their players are young and will get better with exposure to Div 1 football.

#30

GAA Discussion / Re: GAA crowds

Last post by Rossfan - Today at 02:48:53 PM

What does it say about the GAA?

By the way some other 32 Counry organisations-
Orange Order
Presbyterian Church
Church of Ireland
Catholic Church
Cómhaltas Ceóltóiri Éireann
Cricket Union
IRFU
Hockey Association
Boxing Association
Sinn Féin
Aontú