PRELIMINARY ROUND: New York v MAYO (Gaelic Park, New York, 4th May)

[Farrandeelin]

NY team as per hoganstand.

New York manager Ian Galvin has named his team for this Sunday's Connacht SFC clash against Mayo at Gaelic Park.

Just five players survive from last year's defeat to Leitrim with Gavin Joyce keeping his place in goal, Keith Scally moving from center-back to right half-back and Alan Raftery moving out to midfield from the half back line.

Gary O'Driscoll pushes forward from midfield to corner-forward while Jason Kelly will start once again at centre-forward.

There will be championship debuts in the colours of New York for captain Brendan Quigley, Down pair Gerard McCartan and Keith Quinn, former Donegal player Ross Wherity and former Cork player Denis O'Sullivan.

One Mayo native is among the substitutes - goalkeeper Ray Coyle.

Mayo, meanwhile, will reveal their starting line-out tonight after 10pm.

New York (Connacht SFC v Mayo) - Gavin Joyce (Cavan NY/Ballymartin, Down); Ronan McGinley (Cavan NY/Errigal Ciaran, Tyrone), Gerard McCartan (Kerry NY/Burren, Down), Kieran O Connor (Kerry NY/Listowel Emmett's, Kerry); Keith Scally (Westmeath NY/Tyrrellspass, Westmeath), Paul O'Connor (Cork NY/Kilmurry Ibrickane, Clare), Denis O'Sullivan (Cork NY/Clonakilty, Cork); Brendan Quigley (Captain, Donegal NY/Timahoe, Laois), Alan Raftery (Cork NY/Oranmore / Maree, Galway); Paddy Boyle (Donegal NY/Castlewellan, Down), Jason Kelly (Offaly NY/Shannonbridge, Offaly), Ross Wherity (Kerry NY/St Eunans, Donegal); Johnny McGeeney (Armagh NY/Culloville Blues, Armagh), Keith Quinn (Leitrim NY/Mayobridge, Down), Gary O Driscoll (Kerry NY/Skellig Rangers, Kerry).

Subs - Ray Coyle (Westmeath NY/Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin, Mayo), Conor McCormack (Kerry NY/St Mary's, Dublin), Hugh Curran (Cork NY/Newcestown, Cork), Shaun McNamee (Cork NY/Crossmaglen Rangers, Armagh), Niall Farrell (Kerry NY/Donaghmore, Ashbourne, Meath), Lonan Maguire (Leitrim NY/Clones, Monaghan), Tommy Warburton (Cavan NY/Castledaly, Westmeath), James Huvane (St Raymond's), Pauric Graham (Monaghan NY/Oram Sarsfields, Monaghan), Michael Reilly (Cavan NY/Shercock, Cavan), Richey Morgan (Armagh NY/Keady Micheal Dwyers, Armagh).

[From the Bunker]

NY team as per hoganstand.

New York manager Ian Galvin has named his team for this Sunday's Connacht SFC clash against Mayo at Gaelic Park.

Just five players survive from last year's defeat to Leitrim with Gavin Joyce keeping his place in goal, Keith Scally moving from center-back to right half-back and Alan Raftery moving out to midfield from the half back line.

Gary O'Driscoll pushes forward from midfield to corner-forward while Jason Kelly will start once again at centre-forward.

There will be championship debuts in the colours of New York for captain Brendan Quigley, Down pair Gerard McCartan and Keith Quinn, former Donegal player Ross Wherity and former Cork player Denis O'Sullivan.

One Mayo native is among the substitutes - goalkeeper Ray Coyle.

Mayo, meanwhile, will reveal their starting line-out tonight after 10pm.

New York (Connacht SFC v Mayo) - Gavin Joyce (Cavan NY/Ballymartin, Down); Ronan McGinley (Cavan NY/Errigal Ciaran, Tyrone), Gerard McCartan (Kerry NY/Burren, Down), Kieran O Connor (Kerry NY/Listowel Emmett's, Kerry); Keith Scally (Westmeath NY/Tyrrellspass, Westmeath), Paul O'Connor (Cork NY/Kilmurry Ibrickane, Clare), Denis O'Sullivan (Cork NY/Clonakilty, Cork); Brendan Quigley (Captain, Donegal NY/Timahoe, Laois), Alan Raftery (Cork NY/Oranmore / Maree, Galway); Paddy Boyle (Donegal NY/Castlewellan, Down), Jason Kelly (Offaly NY/Shannonbridge, Offaly), Ross Wherity (Kerry NY/St Eunans, Donegal); Johnny McGeeney (Armagh NY/Culloville Blues, Armagh), Keith Quinn (Leitrim NY/Mayobridge, Down), Gary O Driscoll (Kerry NY/Skellig Rangers, Kerry).

Subs - Ray Coyle (Westmeath NY/Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin, Mayo), Conor McCormack (Kerry NY/St Mary's, Dublin), Hugh Curran (Cork NY/Newcestown, Cork), Shaun McNamee (Cork NY/Crossmaglen Rangers, Armagh), Niall Farrell (Kerry NY/Donaghmore, Ashbourne, Meath), Lonan Maguire (Leitrim NY/Clones, Monaghan), Tommy Warburton (Cavan NY/Castledaly, Westmeath), James Huvane (St Raymond's), Pauric Graham (Monaghan NY/Oram Sarsfields, Monaghan), Michael Reilly (Cavan NY/Shercock, Cavan), Richey Morgan (Armagh NY/Keady Micheal Dwyers, Armagh).

Baring injury, I don't think Ray will get a run out against his native county. Where is Joyce? Injured?

[squire_in_navy_slacks]

Brendan Quigley might have a decent half in him and give OShea a game

[moysider]

Now that Gavin Duffy has announced his retirement from rugby he might be asked along for the summer

[Farrandeelin]

The Mayo Senior Football Team open their 2014 Championship Campaign when they take on New York in the Connacht Senior Football Championship in the Big Apple. James Horan has selected an experienced side for this trip with no fewer than 12 of the starting 15 having featured in last years All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final. This match will also give a Championship Debut to last years All Ireland Minor Winner Diarmuid O'Connor. The Mayo Senior Football Team to face New York this Sunday 4th May at 2.30p.m. in Gaelic Park is as follows:



1)   Robbie Hennelly - Breaffy

2)   Tom Cunniffe - Castlebar Mitchels

3)   Kevin Keane - Westport

4)   Keith Higgins - Ballyhaunis

5)   Lee Keegan - Westport

6)   Colm Boyle - Davitts

7)   Donal Vaughan - Ballinrobe

   Jason Gibbons - Ballintubber

9)   Aidan O'Shea - Breaffy

10) Diarmuid O'Connor - Ballintubber

11) Seamus O'Shea - Breaffy

12) Jason Doherty - Burrishoole

13) Kevin McLoughlin - Knockmore

14) Andy Moran - Ballaghaderreen (Captain)

15) Cillian O'Connor - Ballintubber

Manager - James Horan

[Syferus]

The Mayo Senior Football Team open their 2014 Championship Campaign when they take on New York in the Connacht Senior Football Championship in the Big Apple. James Horan has selected an experienced side for this trip with no fewer than 12 of the starting 15 having featured in last years All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final. This match will also give a Championship Debut to last years All Ireland Minor Winner Diarmuid O'Connor. The Mayo Senior Football Team to face New York this Sunday 4th May at 2.30p.m. in Gaelic Park is as follows:



1)   Robbie Hennelly - Breaffy

2)   Tom Cunniffe - Castlebar Mitchels

3)   Kevin Keane - Westport

4)   Keith Higgins - Ballyhaunis

5)   Lee Keegan - Westport

6)   Colm Boyle - Davitts

7)   Donal Vaughan - Ballinrobe

   Jason Gibbons - Ballintubber

9)   Aidan O'Shea - Breaffy

10) Diarmuid O'Connor - Ballintubber

11) Seamus O'Shea - Breaffy

12) Jason Doherty - Burrishoole

13) Kevin McLoughlin - Knockmore

14) Andy Moran - Ballaghaderreen (Captain)

15) Cillian O'Connor - Ballintubber

Manager - James Horan

What did Jason ever do to you??

[muppet]

SOS at 11?

No Freeman. Please tell me he is injured or ill?

I am delighted so see one of last year's minors make it.

I hope Kevin Mc plays out the field and Seamus plays behind the midfielders.

[Captain Obvious]

Why such a strong Mayo line up for this glorified challenge game?

[macdanger2]

Couple of strange calls, Keane @ FB ahead of McHale, SOS @ 11, no Freeman, young O'C ahead of Adam G

[moysider]

Why such a strong Mayo line up for this glorified challenge game?

It s actually a very strange team.

Take the hf line. Never would have played together before. A midfielder and an inside man and a kid. Very much an 'experimental' side. Looks like some positions ware picked outta a hat. Keith goes back to base but maybe we ll see him promoted again later.
No harm I suppose. A nice trip for everybody.

[Captain Obvious]

Why such a strong Mayo line up for this glorified challenge game?

It s actually a very strange team.

Take the hf line. Never would have played together before. A midfielder and an inside man and a kid. Very much an 'experimental' side. Looks like some positions ware picked outta a hat. Keith goes back to base but maybe we ll see him promoted again later.
No harm I suppose. A nice trip for everybody.

One or two experiments however hardly an 'experimental' side when twelve of that side has started in All Ireland senior final.

[Syferus]

Non Connacht ladeens, we usually use the New York game to run the rule over panels. Don't read anything into that starting line-up.

[moysider]

Why such a strong Mayo line up for this glorified challenge game?

It s actually a very strange team.

Take the hf line. Never would have played together before. A midfielder and an inside man and a kid. Very much an 'experimental' side. Looks like some positions ware picked outta a hat. Keith goes back to base but maybe we ll see him promoted again later.
No harm I suppose. A nice trip for everybody.

One or two experiments however hardly an 'experimental' side when twelve of that side has started in All Ireland senior final.

It is though. Sure last years AI team was an experiment in itself. Mayo teams are in a constant state of slobbering about. I see damn all shape there in spite of the familiarity of the names. Keith probably put back to cover for Caff. Vaughan and Boyle reverse no s. Not sure what s that about either?  The forwards might be familiar but I don t see that set-up working later.
This years there were 2 forwards that could have changed things and for one reason or another it didn t happen. Adam Gallagher was one and it hasn t worked out for him but maybe he s injured?

[moysider]

Non Connacht ladeens, we usually use the New York game to run the rule over panels. Don't read anything into that starting line-up.

I dunno. I think this selection is revealing in some respects. Even for a NY match I dont think this selection is much of a statement for later.

[joemamas]

The Mayo Senior Football Team open their 2014 Championship Campaign when they take on New York in the Connacht Senior Football Championship in the Big Apple. James Horan has selected an experienced side for this trip with no fewer than 12 of the starting 15 having featured in last years All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final. This match will also give a Championship Debut to last years All Ireland Minor Winner Diarmuid O'Connor. The Mayo Senior Football Team to face New York this Sunday 4th May at 2.30p.m. in Gaelic Park is as follows:



1)   Robbie Hennelly - Breaffy

2)   Tom Cunniffe - Castlebar Mitchels

3)   Kevin Keane - Westport

4)   Keith Higgins - Ballyhaunis

5)   Lee Keegan - Westport

6)   Colm Boyle - Davitts

7)   Donal Vaughan - Ballinrobe

   Jason Gibbons - Ballintubber

9)   Aidan O'Shea - Breaffy

10) Diarmuid O'Connor - Ballintubber

11) Seamus O'Shea - Breaffy

12) Jason Doherty - Burrishoole

13) Kevin McLoughlin - Knockmore

14) Andy Moran - Ballaghaderreen (Captain)

15) Cillian O'Connor - Ballintubber

Manager - James Horan

What did Jason ever do to you??

The Mayo Senior Football Team open their 2014 Championship Campaign when they take on New York in the Connacht Senior Football Championship in the Big Apple. James Horan has selected an experienced side for this trip with no fewer than 12 of the starting 15 having featured in last years All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final. This match will also give a Championship Debut to last years All Ireland Minor Winner Diarmuid O'Connor. The Mayo Senior Football Team to face New York this Sunday 4th May at 2.30p.m. in Gaelic Park is as follows:



1)   Robbie Hennelly - Breaffy

2)   Tom Cunniffe - Castlebar Mitchels

3)   Kevin Keane - Westport

4)   Keith Higgins - Ballyhaunis

5)   Lee Keegan - Westport

6)   Colm Boyle - Davitts

7)   Donal Vaughan - Ballinrobe

   Jason Gibbons - Ballintubber

9)   Aidan O'Shea - Breaffy

10) Diarmuid O'Connor - Ballintubber

11) Seamus O'Shea - Breaffy

12) Jason Doherty - Burrishoole

13) Kevin McLoughlin - Knockmore

14) Andy Moran - Ballaghaderreen (Captain)

15) Cillian O'Connor - Ballintubber

Manager - James Horan

What did Jason ever do to you??

+1 lol

Not letting me forget, deservedly so