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#2971
Quote from: Rossfan on July 30, 2008, 02:50:22 PM
All GAA people know what to do next Election - give a preference vote to any Unionist other than Foster. I know they may be as bad but it would teach her a lesson at least.

To, for example, the next main Unionist politician in Fermanagh, Tom Elliot (UUP)?

I think not:
http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/FH/fhhomepage.php/

#2972
GAA Discussion / Re: FAO Arlene Foster
July 30, 2008, 09:52:45 PM
There was quite a bit made of cross community support for the Fermanagh team. Everyone knows someone whos a prod and went to the game, and I seen a few prods being practically chatted up by everyone who wanted to show their delight that they were there. But what I've realised is that they are in the massive majority, and went mainly because all they lived in very predominantly catholic areas, and all their friends were catholic and going.

I play a bit of soccer for a predominantly protestant team. They be chatting away about the 12th and all (prob in badness), but I couldn't care less, and join in, usually with some comment about some of the flute-playing women in the photos. But when I mentioned the game to any of them, they didnt want to know - theres zero chance of any of them boys ever going to a gaelic game. I live right beside the border, in a rural community. Theres a few prods around, but theres a good relationship between everyone; that is we help them out during the year, they say hello to us all year round except in july; i.e the usual. But the young lad of one of the neighbours had put up a fermanagh flag, and green and white bunting, across his driveway. The other night, the flags were pulled down and burnt on the road.

People can say theres always a minority, etc, but the point I'm making is that it isn't a minority; those boys i play soccer with would be even more fenian friendly than most prods, and its clear they hate the GAA. I've never seen any problems like this before in my area, yet they're burning Fermanagh flags. So f**k them. Its not the tricolours they have a problem with, its the GAA. So hopefully after the Fermanagh flags do come down, there'll be tricolours hung for the rest of the year.

#2973
Quote from: corn02 on July 30, 2008, 08:27:53 PM
Did anyone think that their was no need for the man giving the speech to gon on about the Kernans? I though it was unneccesary and they were probably embarassed about it.

Yep, I hung around cos I'm a gracious loser (tons of experience), and couldn't believe your man on the mike. Wtf? Just hand them the cup and let McGrane speak.
#2974
Great thread. Whats with ones asking for it to be pulled?? Is there not enough mods on the board already? If you dont like it don't look at it. And aye, we'll all go to the auction rooms and tell Philly Jordan he dived  ::)


Anyway:
Nomination: Dick Clerkin
Incident v Derry 2008: Was pushed with minimal force in neck by Doherty, simulated being shot with high velocity rifle.

And I'm from Fermanagh. We might actually look aright on this topic too - the last thing we want to do is win frees  :-[
#2975
GAA Discussion / Re: Attendances this year
July 29, 2008, 10:21:05 PM
Dunno about Sat, but would expect about 30,000 on Sun. Kerry and Fermanagh both got awful sickeners and are unlikely to travel in any great numbers, while I doubt there can be that much confidence in Kildare.

Only tickets for the lower tier are being sold, so that should give an idea of what Croker expect. Dunno what that limits capacity to though...
#2976
Some rubbish being talked on here, unfortunately a fair bit of it by Fermanagh ones.
Sammy - I honestly expected to open that photo you posted and see a pigeon attacking a fermanagh player - its spelt 'foul'... and it wasn't by the way. Keenan shouldnt have ran into the first tackle, and then the other two wouldnt have been able to surround him. Its good defensive play, they deserve the free out that prob followed for overcarrying.

The match on Sun - I expect the same team named as last week, but that team to start also. If anyone doesnt start, I reckon it'll be James sherry (could Doc get his reward??)
- he was good in MF last week, but the game passes him by elsewhere, and our strongest MF combo is McGrath and Murphy.

No way will McCluskey be on McDonnell. Everyones been shouting for him to be marking first Freeman, then P Bradley, now McDonnell. He wont be, because both Sherry and Goan are better man markers than him. Fact. Add to the equation that he is more useful playing chb, and its a no-brainer.

McBarron will do the usual in FF, disrupt the backline as the ball comes in - anyting can happen then. Good honest work rate in there will cause problems, as we seen whenever awful ball was going into Owens but he was still fighting for it.

McCabe doesnt deserve a starting berth, he was poor last week, but he knows that. It seemed clear that firstly he was trying too hard to live up to the very favourable press hes being getting, by being on the ball all the time, and secondly that he was nervous.

The Fermanagh game is to handpass to about half way, then kick the ball in. They showed a marked reluctance to kick the ball in the first half - lack of confidence. McCabe for example turned down an easy kick pass early on to turn back, where he promptly got into trouble. Kelly usually has no problem going forward, but when a ball was played in front of him early on, he hesitated, again, lack of confidence.

McGrane has been getting a fair bit of stick from Armagh supporters. I though he had a good solid game. McGrath was average, although he kicked two great scores. If he dominated McGrane like some say, why didnt he make a catch? McGrane was breaking the ball and working hard, he lacked the support from esp Aaron Kernan, and Charlie Vernon, who was awful. If there is to be a change to the armagh lineup I expect it to be for him.

If I was McDonnell the biggest change I would make is to push someone up on Clucker - I thought he would do this the first day. Tie him up, and we'll find out ferms plan B.

I expect Fermangh to win however. My honest opinion of the last day is that we played poorly and drew. Apart from Ciaran McElroy, everyone can improve. I dont think there is as much improvement in Armagh. Fermanagh have been freed from the shackles of the occasion - I could even see a repeat of cork in 04, where they blitzed them in the last ten min.

Btw, heard Tom Elliot (UUP?) was on Dunseith saying he hopes Fermanagh lose so those tricolours come down asap. Anyone hear this?? it seems Orangemen support their own no matter what the occasion...
#2977
GAA Discussion / Re: Spreads Comp
July 25, 2008, 05:29:02 PM

Armagh v Fermanagh (+1.5) Fermanagh - bonus
Tyrone v Weastmeath (+2.5) Tyrone
Donegal v Monaghan (+0.5) Donegal - bonus
Laois v Down (+0.5) Laois
Limerick v Kildare (+3.5) Limerick
#2978
GAA Discussion / Re: IRISH NEWS STARMAN
July 25, 2008, 05:13:53 PM
I had Ciaran McElroy as fermanaghs best player. When I watched it back on the telly, he was less prominent, I attribute this to the fact that his tireless work off the ball wasn't seen, and also that he wasn't dwelling on the ball. Both his scores were excellent, and at vital times. He was taken off because he'd ran himself into the ground.
Watching on telly can be deceiving sometimes - I thought that overall Marty McGrath had an average enough game - on the tv he was very prominent, and the two scores he got flattered to deceive on his overall game, I feel.

#2979
General discussion / Re: Last night stands!
July 24, 2008, 10:19:32 PM
Quote from: miss mess on July 24, 2008, 09:40:18 PM
yeah, forget the men.

Aww, what did he do to you? Dont worry about him, some of us are actually nice people (not me though, I'm a ****)  :D
#2980
General discussion / Re: Gaaboard Ode
July 24, 2008, 10:14:44 PM
So O'Neill managed to write a (rather lengthy) ditty,
Everyone seems delighted, but I think its quite shitty.
Of course like you, I felt important when I saw my own name there,
But I'm not gonna stoop so low as to let Shane know I care...

In fairness though, it has to be said, its all a bit of craic,
made much more bearable this yr, by Tyrone being cack.
Being quite new to the board, I can only dread,
What the eejit must be like with realistic prospects in his head.

Of course I agree with all, he never should be banned,
Its always handy to have, his latest posts to hand,
For, when people ask 'Why does everyone hate Tyrone so?'
They are always the only evidence I've ever had to show!!


Only joking of course O'Neill - love your work  :-* :D






#2982
The start to what could be the greatest day of my life.
Its what sport is all about, its what life is all about
I'm generally one of those who plays down things - I wasnt on the pitch in Omagh, nor Croker in 2004, I was watching, controlling myself. I thought I hadn't been affected by the hype today either, but the butterflies in my stomach tell me otherwise. I actually feel sorry for just about every other county - they will never know what its like to win their first provincial title. Please God, I will. If it goes our way, I can't imagine the feeling ever being topped, I used to look at that boy who was crying when Tyrone lifted Sam thinking he was an awful eejit. He might well be, but now I understand where he was coming from - that much emotion has to come out some way.

The reasons for being 'plucky wee fermanagh' are well documented, but they have their advantages too. When I go in today, I'll know just about everyone there. I know of at least fiften people who are flying home from wherever to go to the game. The sense of belonging to the Fermanagh family is much greater than anywere else, and that gives days like today that added significance. Club v county isn't a debate that comes up in Fermanagh often - county is club. I hope to f**k we do it...
Fearmanach Abu!!
#2983
Didnt see that coming! Well done mhan, they clearly used their time off well.
#2984
GAA Discussion / Re: Paragon Beer Garden- Sunday
July 17, 2008, 10:22:28 PM
Ah now! I was only coddin. Sorry  :'(
I'd say I'll be able to spot you handy enough anyway though, you know you look a lot like Jon Bon Jovi?  :P
#2985
GAA Discussion / Re: Paragon Beer Garden- Sunday
July 17, 2008, 10:11:08 PM
Sorry, yeah, they're sooo last season now.  :D
So you still got it then, I'll look out for you!