Dublin v Mayo - AISF

[Canalman]

Guys, you will on the basis of the championship so far be tipped by some to beat the Dubs as you so recently did in the league ( a hammering) and the last time in the championship. If you beat us in September there imvho cannot be any type of this "no one gave us a chance" nonsense.

To me anyway it remains to be seen whether Dublin 2012 have another gear to rise to having ambled to the AISFs or whether the past performances are a true indicator of our worth this season. A continuation of our recent form so far this year as I have said already will result in a double digit defeat for us. Will the Dublin in the fog team show up or the rearranged fixture Dublin team make an appearance............who knows?

As I have pointed already the way we lost the 2006 AISF still grates and in this instance (imho again) Mayo don't have the monopoly of the perma-grievance this year.
For me anyhows Dublin never looked in danger of losing to Laois despite the 3 point margin.

Truth be told I would be far the happier to see one of our  minor teams win the AI.

[moysider]

This could be a bit of a mini-classic. If Andy Moran isn't available every bit of preparation should be geared towards developing Mayo's inside forwards' awareness, it was a very good performance today but so much went through Andy and a few times other players weren't even prepared for inside passes.

Nail on head.

We re going to be severely limited by Andy s absence. His pop for Doherty for the first goal is something we ve rarely had  - til now.

When Freeman came on he nearly always took the wrong option - kicking into blocks etc. When Andy is there he ll be trying to put a finisher like Doherty in. With Freeman a likely replacement Doherty less likely to be in the game at all so it s a massive blow to our chances.

[Tubberman]

Confirmed that Andy has done his cruciate. Poor fella, he is a fantastic leader and will be a huge loss, but I'm sure he'll stay very much involved and will be doing all he can to encourage the rest of the players.

Statement from @MayoGAA:

Following a scan yesterday evening and a consultation this morning, it has been confirmed that Mayo Senior Football Team Captain Andy Moran has suffered cruciate ligament damage to his knee. Andy Moran has been a real leader on the team all year and will continue to do so. Andy Moran will still play a major role in the Mayo Senior Football team on their All-Ireland campaign this year. We wish Andy a speedy recovery and no doubt will see him back again soon. 

[Cosmo Kramer]

The game is on Sunday September 2nd. It really will depend on how much better Dublin will be than they have been so far in the championship. From what I have seen of them (Wexford and Laois games) they are not playing great. But they are All-Ireland champions and are therefore clearly capable of much better. If they bring their 'A' game they will be hard beaten, if they continue the way they have played so far there will be hope for Mayo, even without Andy.

However, in terms of going all the way, without Andy as per Tubberman's post above our chances are very slim.

[ziggy90]

Confirmed that Andy has done his cruciate. Poor fella, he is a fantastic leader and will be a huge loss, but I'm sure he'll stay very much involved and will be doing all he can to encourage the rest of the players.

Statement from @MayoGAA:

Following a scan yesterday evening and a consultation this morning, it has been confirmed that Mayo Senior Football Team Captain Andy Moran has suffered cruciate ligament damage to his knee. Andy Moran has been a real leader on the team all year and will continue to do so. Andy Moran will still play a major role in the Mayo Senior Football team on their All-Ireland campaign this year. We wish Andy a speedy recovery and no doubt will see him back again soon.

Awful news, I was watching the game at home and could hear the roar he gave out and guessed then he'd done his cruciate. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

[Syferus]

Sad to hear Andy's out. Not only one of the modern game's best players but an absolute gent to boot.

Huge, huge barometer test for the inside forward line now that The Mort and Andy aren't available. Mayo have a shot not just at beating Dublin but at winning the All-Ireland this year. It's time for the likes of Conroy, Varley, Doherty and Freeman to prove big enough for the stage.

Good luck lads, I genuinely would love to see Mayo go all the way.

[Orangemac]

Mayo have a great chance here, going in as underdogs. Would be great to see Donegal or Mayo win Sam.

Dublin have really only played 1 decent half of football in the last 3 games and they looked bereft of leadership in the closing stages of the last 2 games.Bernard Brogan could come to life next day out but if Mayo can keep him frustrated they are in with a real shout.

Will there be a toss of a coin to see who gets the hill this time?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=mGs-0u1E3uw

[ONeill]

The Dubs will take this by 5+.

[moysider]

Mayo have a great chance here, going in as underdogs. Would be great to see Donegal or Mayo win Sam.

Dublin have really only played 1 decent half of football in the last 3 games and they looked bereft of leadership in the closing stages of the last 2 games.Bernard Brogan could come to life next day out but if Mayo can keep him frustrated they are in with a real shout.

Will there be a toss of a coin to see who gets the hill this time?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=mGs-0u1E3uw

Look it s not going to be that simple. Mayo would need to be way better to win this because of the xtra curricular stuff. Like 06 we were in control until McGarrity assault and then the musical chairs of blood subs around Whelan. We produced one of the great end games to win it against the head but I hear Dub lads talk of that Mayo win still grating.  Ffs I never remember being beaten so beautifully. That s beyond belief.
We ll have to win it against the head/ref again the next day. End of. I m not complaining - just the way it is for the top teams.

[Chimley]

The Dubs will take this by 5+.

Dubs -2 at evens with Paddy Power.

[heffo]

Mayo definite favorites for this.

Very impressive disposing of a tight marking aggressive Down team who didnt give up.

Mayo Beat us comfortably in the league and thats of huge significance

Mayo v Cork final with Cork winning it

[Tubberman]

Mayo definite favorites for this.

Very impressive disposing of a tight marking aggressive Down team who didnt give up.

Mayo Beat us comfortably in the league and thats of huge significance

Mayo v Cork final with Cork winning it

Good man, always good to start the day with a laugh

[ballinaman]

Mayo definite favorites for this.

Very impressive disposing of a tight marking aggressive Down team who didnt give up.

Mayo Beat us comfortably in the league and thats of huge significance

Mayo v Cork final with Cork winning it

Yerra.....

[Farrandeelin]

Mayo definite favorites for this.

Very impressive disposing of a tight marking aggressive Down team who didnt give up.

Mayo Beat us comfortably in the league and thats of huge significance

Mayo v Cork final with Cork winning it

Jays, could've sworn it was you saying the league has no significance on the championship. Cop on FFS, we won't take that bait! Nice try though.

[Lar Naparka]

Mayo definite favorites for this.

Very impressive disposing of a tight marking aggressive Down team who didnt give up.

Mayo Beat us comfortably in the league and thats of huge significance

Mayo v Cork final with Cork winning it

Fair play to ya, Heffo. Let it never be said that I can't agree with you.
Mind you, I'd give Mayo a sporting chance if Andy Moran was fit but our only hope now is that the Dubs don't hit form. That's a real possibility alright but it's for the Dubs to lose rather than for Mayo to win.
I think the AI will be going to Cork or Donegal.