Mayo v Galway, 18/06/16, McHale Park

Duine Eile · May 29, 2016, 10:45:11 PM

Well here goes! Can't see anything other than a Mayo win unfortunately. While doing quite well against Cork in that recent challenge, we still conceded 3-18 and still have no settled full back. Cathal Sweeney is nearly definitely out with a shoulder injury, he was probably one of our best players in last year's championship. Our subs bench is also a bit lacking in quality. Rochford also knows the Corofin lads inside out so I can see Liam Silke and Gary Sice having a difficult day. On the plus side Shane Walsh and Paul Conroy seem to be in fine form lately and Eamon Brannigan was playing well during the league. Hopefully Damo Comer can keep the head and play to his ability. We'll see, looking forward to it anyway, nothing like Galway and Mayo meeting in the championship!

Syferus · May 29, 2016, 11:05:35 PM

Comer should have a field day against whoever Mayo have fit for FB. Exactly the sort of player that makes mincemeat of their back line. Problem is getting him enough service to do the damage. If Parsons was out it would be a big plus for Galway. Best midfielder they have that's allowed to actually play the position.

macdanger2 · May 30, 2016, 12:24:11 AM

Looking forward to this, hopefully it'll be a decent game. Everything points to a Mayo win but it will be interesting to see how far galway have closed the gap. If they've closed it from last year and Mayo underperform, we could be caught out but I expect us to win by 3+

PW Nally · May 30, 2016, 12:29:52 AM

Hard to beat the big 2 in Connacht meeting up. Looking forward to it big time.

seafoid · May 30, 2016, 02:59:38 AM

If Galway got a decent team together they could go all the way. That is the sad thing about all of Mayo's huffing and puffing and 5 in a row. Mayo are ahead now in terms of Connacht titles. Mean reversion will hurt. Better get that Sam before it is too late.

PW Nally · May 30, 2016, 05:53:20 AM

Quote from: seafoid on May 30, 2016, 02:59:38 AM
If Galway got a decent team together they could go all the way. That is the sad thing about all of Mayo's huffing and puffing and 5 in a row. Mayo are ahead now in terms of Connacht titles. Mean reversion will hurt. Better get that Sam before it is too late.

We'll huff and we'll puff and blow your house down ...again!!

seafoid · May 30, 2016, 09:28:38 AM

I'd like to see the Galway forwards in hunting mode. They are quite impressive when they get going.

Mayo Mick · May 30, 2016, 10:43:39 AM

Quote from: PW Nally on May 30, 2016, 12:29:52 AM
Hard to beat the big 2 in Connacht meeting up. Looking forward to it big time.

Indeed PW and memories of some great tussles. Unfortunate that the games are no longer of much significance and for us are a box ticking exercise on the way to 6 in a row and the serious stuff in Croker. Hope PW ye give us a decent game as it is the only possible challenge this year in Connacht. A good start for Galway and maybe a few early goals is exactly the challenge we need but even if that was the case would still expect a 7+ pts margin for us. Connacht is now like Leinster with the Dubs and ourselves way ahead of everybody else.

Hope the Galway supporters will still travel in numbers and create a bit of atmosphere for what is in effect the Connacht final.

Farrandeelin · May 30, 2016, 11:03:31 AM

PW Nally is a Mayoman Mick. As regards the match itself, Mayo will have to do something about the wide count. Maybe some were overkicked passes, but still. I hope that no other player gets injured either.

seafoid · May 30, 2016, 11:28:59 AM

Mayo have come a long way from Longford, baby. 6 in a row would be an achievement. They will be remembered like the great Ros team of the late 70s. But if they want to be immortal they hafta win Sam. It's like that and that's the way it is.

Mayo Mick · May 30, 2016, 11:43:31 AM

Quote from: seafoid on May 30, 2016, 11:28:59 AM
Mayo have come a long way from Longford, baby. 6 in a row would be an achievement. They will be remembered like the great Ros team of the late 70s. But if they want to be immortal they hafta win Sam. It's like that and that's the way it is.

Fully agree your 98 and 2001 will always trump our 6 or more in a row.

Apologies PW - rarely look at site nowadays and not familiar with posters.

Wides kicked in London Farr will not matter a whit the next day. No need to start worrying until August.

Lar Naparka · May 30, 2016, 11:52:41 AM

Quote from: seafoid on May 30, 2016, 09:28:38 AM
I'd like to see the Galway forwards in hunting mode. They are quite impressive when they get going.

Hunting??

They may very well be impressive alright but what about the oul' football?
Have they given that up as a lost cause?

Mac2 · May 30, 2016, 11:53:46 AM

I'd be more worried about how we shape up defensively the next day, we seem to be using Boyle as a sweeper a role to which he's not really suited.

Jinxy · May 30, 2016, 02:30:54 PM

Could Regan be the missing link?
Liked the look of him before he got injured a while back.

Syferus · May 30, 2016, 03:30:47 PM

Quote from: Jinxy on May 30, 2016, 02:30:54 PM
Could Regan be the missing link?
Liked the look of him before he got injured a while back.

Ros blood in him too Jinxy. Good shout.