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The two teams were fairly evenly matched. Game was in the melting pot with a few minutes to go, I don't see what's wrong with stating there's not a lot between the two teams.

It looked more evenly matched and game was still in the melting pot with a few minutes to go because Roscommon were more wasteful in front of goal. Meanwhile Armagh kicked one wide in the first half a massive improvement on their shooting from the Clare game.

I think Armagh were equally as wasteful, Roscommon's first goal was also a sucker punch which came pretty much against the run of play. There didn't seem to be much between the teams other than Roscommon had a bit more in the tank and I'd put that down to the injury problems and withdrawals Armagh have been hit with this year, Roscommon might have a few injuries and withdrawals themselves but nothing to the extent that Armagh have had. If Armagh had the likes of Ben Crealey and Ethan Rafferty fit yesterday you'd really have fancied them to have cleaned Roscommon out in the middle of the field and allowed them to leave Murnin closer to goal where he was destroying their full back in the first half.

While I appreciate why you are replying I feel you are being over critical on Armagh. Remember this was their 4th match in 5 weeks and in that time they lost their top scorer in league and full back to injury. Sheridan in midfield couldn't last as he is only back from injury. The missing players mentioned many times also weakened the bench and the recovery from playing in scorching temperatures last week cannot be underestimated. For me the teams were evenly matched until Armagh had to go to the bench as they ran out if steam. A couple of the goal scoring chances you mention came as a result of Donaghy being substituted and Armagh pushing up for scores without the legs to get back.

Wasn't my intention to be critical of Armagh was more replying to daft post above. I think Armagh have a nice team there now with a lot of quality footballers and can improve to reach the last 8 again in the foreseeable future

Armagh over the last number of years have been a momentum team they improve with each game and if memory serves me right they played 5 games in row when they reached the All Ireland quarter final and pushed Donegal all the way in 2014.


Roscommon was creating goal chances throughout that game even in the 1st minute Cathal Cregg had a shot blocked by a Armagh foot. Scorching temperatures yes wouldn't have helped but on injuries the rossies also had that problem by losing good players before the game in Brian Stack,Fergal Lennon and Ultan Harney before throw in and Compton one of their most important players wasn't fit for a full 70 mins yesterday. Some of their subs they brought on yesterday played little of no league football so they were light on the bench also.

The two teams were fairly evenly matched. Game was in the melting pot with a few minutes to go, I don't see what's wrong with stating there's not a lot between the two teams.

I don't think you believe what you type.


Galway seem to be the best team around at moving the ball sideways at the minute. You seem to be projecting a little too much, is it the impending fear of Croke Park that's causing you to lash out?

nonsense, sorry seafoid (note to self: as Gaeilge, as fecking Gaeilge ), is simply exercising his anti-Tír Eoghain compulsive obsessive disorder (total COD), pay no heed

Bomber is a dose.

Meanwhile

https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/colm-orourke-this-is-the-end-of-mayo-as-we-have-known-them-37068850.html

"Nobody will want to meet Tyrone but there should be a health warning with their matches.

The standard was not good but it looks as if Tyrone are bound for the Super 8. However, they were quite sloppy and are still a bit behind the top sides. They have not changed from last year when their style was picked apart by Dublin."

Tyrone should do what the Galway hurlers did in 2011. Drop the chokers and start to build a culture of winners.

If that's the blueprint then why did Galway footballers go down the route of getting a Tyrone man in to train them how to play like Tyrone. At least it seems to be improving them anyhow.

t's holding them back, Galway are a much better side when they let loose a bit. Looking to Tyrone to progress won't get them anywhere. At the very top, that style of play has been made defunct by the Dubs.

Don't be replying to that animal and giving him the oxygen he craves. Makes the good Tyrone posters look very bad by attaching himself to their cause.

Post reported.

I don't think you believe what you type.


Galway seem to be the best team around at moving the ball sideways at the minute. You seem to be projecting a little too much, is it the impending fear of Croke Park that's causing you to lash out?

nonsense, sorry seafoid (note to self: as Gaeilge, as fecking Gaeilge ), is simply exercising his anti-Tír Eoghain compulsive obsessive disorder (total COD), pay no heed

Bomber is a dose.

Meanwhile

https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/colm-orourke-this-is-the-end-of-mayo-as-we-have-known-them-37068850.html

"Nobody will want to meet Tyrone but there should be a health warning with their matches.

The standard was not good but it looks as if Tyrone are bound for the Super 8. However, they were quite sloppy and are still a bit behind the top sides. They have not changed from last year when their style was picked apart by Dublin."

Tyrone should do what the Galway hurlers did in 2011. Drop the chokers and start to build a culture of winners.

If that's the blueprint then why did Galway footballers go down the route of getting a Tyrone man in to train them how to play like Tyrone. At least it seems to be improving them anyhow.

t's holding them back, Galway are a much better side when they let loose a bit. Looking to Tyrone to progress won't get them anywhere. At the very top, that style of play has been made defunct by the Dubs.

Maybe but Galway have been nowhere near the very top for a long time and look better placed than ever to get there this year, we'll see if they get found out in the coming weeks. It does however seem strange for thon Galway man to pontificate about what Tyrone need to do to improve when his own county turns to the Tyrone blueprint to improve themselves.

He doesn't even have any expectations for his own county, very much sits on the fence and sees where the wind blows.

A lot depends on Kerry imo. They have been struggling under Dub hegemony.

Not trust your own lads?

If they are good enough they will win.
And when our lads are good they can be very good.
I don't mind as long as they are going in the right direction.
I'd be happy with a Sam down the road.

Very low standards given your critical obsession with Tyrone.

I'd say so, they've won Championship matches at Croke Park in the last 17 years at least.

I deal with the here and now. The weeks and months ahead should tell us all where Tyrone,Galway and Donegal really stand.

The here and now says Galway haven't won a Championship game in Croke Park in 17 years.

I don't think you believe what you type.


Galway seem to be the best team around at moving the ball sideways at the minute. You seem to be projecting a little too much, is it the impending fear of Croke Park that's causing you to lash out?

nonsense, sorry seafoid (note to self: as Gaeilge, as fecking Gaeilge ), is simply exercising his anti-Tír Eoghain compulsive obsessive disorder (total COD), pay no heed

Bomber is a dose.

Meanwhile

https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/colm-orourke-this-is-the-end-of-mayo-as-we-have-known-them-37068850.html

"Nobody will want to meet Tyrone but there should be a health warning with their matches.

The standard was not good but it looks as if Tyrone are bound for the Super 8. However, they were quite sloppy and are still a bit behind the top sides. They have not changed from last year when their style was picked apart by Dublin."

Tyrone should do what the Galway hurlers did in 2011. Drop the chokers and start to build a culture of winners.

If that's the blueprint then why did Galway footballers go down the route of getting a Tyrone man in to train them how to play like Tyrone. At least it seems to be improving them anyhow.

t's holding them back, Galway are a much better side when they let loose a bit. Looking to Tyrone to progress won't get them anywhere. At the very top, that style of play has been made defunct by the Dubs.

Their defensive issues have been well highlighted in their last few meetings at Croke Park. There's a reason they play as they do.

If ever there was an argument for a tiered championship this match was it. We got a great game against 2 evenly matched teams , however they are so far off the top table it is shocking . Two teams would be intermediate in a county championship scenario.No disrespect to Roscommon but they will do well not to be beat by 10 points in each super 8 game. McStay and Roscommon though has a plan and see the 3 games as a progression to Div 1 next year and then come back stronger to championship next year. Armagh however despite the best endeavours of a number of players are back to square one next year with no idea of who will play who won't , will management be retained or let go after another poor day at the office yesterday !!!!!!

Are Tyrone and Donegal better than Galway i'd wonder.

I'd say so, they've won Championship matches at Croke Park in the last 17 years at least.

I don't think you believe what you type.


Galway seem to be the best team around at moving the ball sideways at the minute. You seem to be projecting a little too much, is it the impending fear of Croke Park that's causing you to lash out?

nonsense, sorry seafoid (note to self: as Gaeilge, as fecking Gaeilge ), is simply exercising his anti-Tír Eoghain compulsive obsessive disorder (total COD), pay no heed

Bomber is a dose.

Meanwhile

https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/colm-orourke-this-is-the-end-of-mayo-as-we-have-known-them-37068850.html

"Nobody will want to meet Tyrone but there should be a health warning with their matches.

The standard was not good but it looks as if Tyrone are bound for the Super 8. However, they were quite sloppy and are still a bit behind the top sides. They have not changed from last year when their style was picked apart by Dublin."

Tyrone should do what the Galway hurlers did in 2011. Drop the chokers and start to build a culture of winners.

Maybe you should be more worried about what Galway should do. I'm having to labour the point on you that they haven't won at Croke Park in Chamionship for 17 years.

A lot depends on Kerry imo. They have been struggling under Dub hegemony.

Not trust your own lads?

Baggio, the only question  for Tyrone ovrr the last 9 years is when you run out of road...

You are I no position to slag off other teams who haven't hit the summit yet...

I hope it's next weekend, not sure we are good enough bug it certainly won't be fear of Tyrone  that will hold the Rossies back...... if we're not good enough I'll be first to acknowledge it esp if ye play better football....

I'm aware of it.

Seafoid loves to talk about Tyrone and not his own county.

We're a better team than Roscommon so I expect us to win, naturally - that's not arrogance.

What do you think about young mcInerney at CHB Bombio?

I dunno if Tyrone are better than Ros  McStay is a better manager for a start.
Ros have better forwards.
However Tyrone are better at moving the ball sideways
#Jaysus

I don't think you believe what you type.


Galway seem to be the best team around at moving the ball sideways at the minute. You seem to be projecting a little too much, is it the impending fear of Croke Park that's causing you to lash out?

Baggio, the only question  for Tyrone ovrr the last 9 years is when you run out of road...

You are I no position to slag off other teams who haven't hit the summit yet...

I hope it's next weekend, not sure we are good enough bug it certainly won't be fear of Tyrone  that will hold the Rossies back...... if we're not good enough I'll be first to acknowledge it esp if ye play better football....

I'm aware of it.

Seafoid loves to talk about Tyrone and not his own county.

We're a better team than Roscommon so I expect us to win, naturally - that's not arrogance.

Let's see who gets to the semi's.  It does look as though the standard in Ulster is not as good as in the past. Everyone expected Tyrone and to a lesser extent Monaghan to kick on and it didn't happen for whatever reasons.

If it's not as good as it was for Ulster when they still have the highest proportion of the last 12 teams (5/12) and will likely have the highest proportion of the last 8 teams (3/8) then I think it says it all for the high standards that are expected in Ulster. Even in our supposed demise, we still top the other provinces.

I presume they bet Monaghan out the gate....

To be fair to Monaghan, they have managed a couple of victories in Championship matches in Croke Park in the past 17 years. Am I correct in saying Mayo are the only side in Connacht to win a Championship match in Croke Park since Sligo beat Tyrone in 2002?

Correct

That's pretty shocking, particularly for Galway. You'd wonder where Seafoid gets his arrogance from when Galway are presiding over a record like that.

Sure we have the hurling to glory in while the footballers prepare for the summit.
17 years of mediocrity is nothing iin the big picture. Galway's. first all Ireland was 1925, 78 years before Tyrone''s first Sam.

17 years and counting.

You must be confused however as there is a separate hurling forum if you want to discuss hurling. The Galway football side's recent record at Croke Park is embarrassing for a county of their tradition and playing numbers.

1925? There's not many living people that will remember that. You seem to have an obsession with Tyrone that sates your need to deflect from your own county.

Jaysus lads stop trying to taunt Syferus with cheap taunts

Taunts?

I've only referenced a body of empirical evidence. If he's taunted by the truth then that's his problem.