Galway v Kerry. Super 8s Round 1. 15 July Croke Park.

Started by Mayo4Sam14, July 08, 2018, 12:30:33 PM

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JoG2

Quote from: yellowcard on July 18, 2018, 11:27:26 AM
Quote from: seafoid on July 18, 2018, 09:59:18 AM
This is nice for a change

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/darragh-ó-sé-kerry-hurting-because-they-lack-the-men-to-lead-them-1.3568403

That just sounds very much like Darragh O'Se sticking up for his mate and pointing the blame at the players. Fitzmaurice is ultimately the one who picks the team and makes the changes.

I'd expect a big reaction from Kerry on Sunday but they will be going into a bearpit in Clones and if Monaghan bring a dogs of war mentality that they are capable of, then Kerry could be in big trouble and facing the humiliating prospect of playing a dead rubber in Killarney on match day 3.

Kerry had a collective (with the exception of Clifford and Moran for the most part) off day. O'Donaghue, Geany etc etc etc all misfired. I still think they'll win it this year, or at the very least, run Dublin closest.

Duine Eile

Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on July 18, 2018, 01:56:22 PM
Presuming Flynn and Cooke can't both play 70+ full minutes in every game going forward who exactly is going to cover midfield off the bench? I don't think there was another specialist midfielder on the bench against Kerry.

Cein Darcy is on the training panel I believe, Fiontan Ó Curraoin is back training too by the sound of things but you'd question what he'd offer at this stage of the competition after nearly a full year out of the game after his leg break. I still think the axing of Ronan Steede from the panel in April was a mistake. Not saying he'd be an option to start but he'd be good to have to throw in after 50 minutes when fresh legs are needed, he has plenty of experience of playing at a high level and he's an excellent kick passer.

Maroon Manc

Quote from: Duine Eile on July 18, 2018, 02:54:12 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on July 18, 2018, 01:56:22 PM
Presuming Flynn and Cooke can't both play 70+ full minutes in every game going forward who exactly is going to cover midfield off the bench? I don't think there was another specialist midfielder on the bench against Kerry.

Cein Darcy is on the training panel I believe, Fiontan Ó Curraoin is back training too by the sound of things but you'd question what he'd offer at this stage of the competition after nearly a full year out of the game after his leg break. I still think the axing of Ronan Steede from the panel in April was a mistake. Not saying he'd be an option to start but he'd be good to have to throw in after 50 minutes when fresh legs are needed, he has plenty of experience of playing at a high level and he's an excellent kick passer.

Never been a huge FOC fan, he's never kicked on from his u21 days although neither had Flynn until the last few months but as you say he's been out injured for so long its hard to make a case for him making an impact. I'm a huge fan of D'Arcy from what I've seen him of him so far but given he's still u20 and that he's in a position is very physically demanding he may not be ready to play championship just yet.

galwayman

Quote from: Maroon Manc on July 19, 2018, 12:48:15 PM
Quote from: Duine Eile on July 18, 2018, 02:54:12 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on July 18, 2018, 01:56:22 PM
Presuming Flynn and Cooke can't both play 70+ full minutes in every game going forward who exactly is going to cover midfield off the bench? I don't think there was another specialist midfielder on the bench against Kerry.

Cein Darcy is on the training panel I believe, Fiontan Ó Curraoin is back training too by the sound of things but you'd question what he'd offer at this stage of the competition after nearly a full year out of the game after his leg break. I still think the axing of Ronan Steede from the panel in April was a mistake. Not saying he'd be an option to start but he'd be good to have to throw in after 50 minutes when fresh legs are needed, he has plenty of experience of playing at a high level and he's an excellent kick passer.

Never been a huge FOC fan, he's never kicked on from his u21 days although neither had Flynn until the last few months but as you say he's been out injured for so long its hard to make a case for him making an impact. I'm a huge fan of D'Arcy from what I've seen him of him so far but given he's still u20 and that he's in a position is very physically demanding he may not be ready to play championship just yet.
We have no sub midfielders though if we don't use either D'Arcy or FOC so at least one of them will have to be on the bench in Newbridge.
Possibly GOD or Daly (play there for M/M) could do an emergency shift there during the game if needs be.

Duine Eile

Quote from: galwayman on July 19, 2018, 12:56:02 PM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on July 19, 2018, 12:48:15 PM
Quote from: Duine Eile on July 18, 2018, 02:54:12 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on July 18, 2018, 01:56:22 PM
Presuming Flynn and Cooke can't both play 70+ full minutes in every game going forward who exactly is going to cover midfield off the bench? I don't think there was another specialist midfielder on the bench against Kerry.

Cein Darcy is on the training panel I believe, Fiontan Ó Curraoin is back training too by the sound of things but you'd question what he'd offer at this stage of the competition after nearly a full year out of the game after his leg break. I still think the axing of Ronan Steede from the panel in April was a mistake. Not saying he'd be an option to start but he'd be good to have to throw in after 50 minutes when fresh legs are needed, he has plenty of experience of playing at a high level and he's an excellent kick passer.

Never been a huge FOC fan, he's never kicked on from his u21 days although neither had Flynn until the last few months but as you say he's been out injured for so long its hard to make a case for him making an impact. I'm a huge fan of D'Arcy from what I've seen him of him so far but given he's still u20 and that he's in a position is very physically demanding he may not be ready to play championship just yet.
We have no sub midfielders though if we don't use either D'Arcy or FOC so at least one of them will have to be on the bench in Newbridge.
Possibly GOD or Daly (play there for M/M) could do an emergency shift there during the game if needs be.

I'd say Darcy will be on the bench in Newbridge, he'd have to be ahead of Fiontan match sharpness wise. Daly is also an option as you said galwayman, hopefully he gets another chance this weekend, he has so much potential but just didn't get going last weekend. Thought it was a strange decision to start him to be honest when he has very little football played between league and championship.

seafoid

Quote from: Duine Eile on July 19, 2018, 01:09:06 PM
Quote from: galwayman on July 19, 2018, 12:56:02 PM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on July 19, 2018, 12:48:15 PM
Quote from: Duine Eile on July 18, 2018, 02:54:12 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on July 18, 2018, 01:56:22 PM
Presuming Flynn and Cooke can't both play 70+ full minutes in every game going forward who exactly is going to cover midfield off the bench? I don't think there was another specialist midfielder on the bench against Kerry.

Cein Darcy is on the training panel I believe, Fiontan Ó Curraoin is back training too by the sound of things but you'd question what he'd offer at this stage of the competition after nearly a full year out of the game after his leg break. I still think the axing of Ronan Steede from the panel in April was a mistake. Not saying he'd be an option to start but he'd be good to have to throw in after 50 minutes when fresh legs are needed, he has plenty of experience of playing at a high level and he's an excellent kick passer.

Never been a huge FOC fan, he's never kicked on from his u21 days although neither had Flynn until the last few months but as you say he's been out injured for so long its hard to make a case for him making an impact. I'm a huge fan of D'Arcy from what I've seen him of him so far but given he's still u20 and that he's in a position is very physically demanding he may not be ready to play championship just yet.
We have no sub midfielders though if we don't use either D'Arcy or FOC so at least one of them will have to be on the bench in Newbridge.
Possibly GOD or Daly (play there for M/M) could do an emergency shift there during the game if needs be.

I'd say Darcy will be on the bench in Newbridge, he'd have to be ahead of Fiontan match sharpness wise. Daly is also an option as you said galwayman, hopefully he gets another chance this weekend, he has so much potential but just didn't get going last weekend. Thought it was a strange decision to start him to be honest when he has very little football played between league and championship.
Daly has the class for the big day I think. It might take him a while to get up to speed  but he has something special.
"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU