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#1

GAA Discussion / Re: GaaGo

Last post by imtommygunn - Today at 09:54:59 PM

I'm really not impressed with the technical aspects of gaago - the whole streaming malarkey is yet another reason why this is an ill conceived idea doomed to failure.

Another gripe, we're paying for subscription, why are there ads in there too??

sky sports and tnt sports have adverts and they're a subscription service, it's not a new thing, it's the way of the world of TV/streaming, dont think it's a big issue.

If gaago is doomed to failure as you think, who shows the games they are currently showing? There's 3 games on gaago this evening, there's no way rte commits to that sort of coverage.

Exactly. The games just wouldn't be shown. RTÉ is a national broadcaster not a sports offering and can't just show back to back games or games on several channels at once when it only really has two.

I do think it may potentially fail as it isn't actually that expensive and I do wonder how much they get and how much they make.

#2

General discussion / Re: Boxing Thread

Last post by nrico2006 - Today at 09:52:57 PM

Usyk being a southpaw will potentially cause Fury lots of problems. If Fury is near his best and the last fight was a one off and not a sign of decline, then he should win.

#3

GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by Truthsayer - Today at 09:52:36 PM

A second consecutive reality check for us. Not realistic contenders, especially with the current management.
Two stamping incidents this year with a Derry team coached by Gavin Devlin. Coincidence?
Harte's success with Louth vastly overstated; Baker took Antrim from div 4 to div 2 and to an ulster final. Would any Derryman want him at the helm?

It's not current management, it was the injury list and playing 3/4 game with 14 men. Complete half back line gone, Loughlin, and McKindless off, couple of men ill during the week, and McGuigan's shot goes in with 7 to go it's a level game. That's to be applauded. Full compliment and we're absolutely contenders.

Tyrone men have so little to chat about these days a Derry loss is their victory! 

You better believe it! This team was going to win Sam! Time to show its not all big talk!

There is nowhere ... anywhere that anybody from Derry said we were gonna win Sam!!

Really? Was hype everywhere.. won the league and it totally took off
https://www.gaa.ie/article/mcgrogan-hopes-humble-derry-are-ready-to-bounce-back

Is there any chance the hype that built rapidly after their League success played a part in their provincial exit?

"Well, you'd be daft to say you don't hear the hype," says Derry defender Padraig McGrogan.

It's been a 5 year journey and they've continually improved every year culminating in back to back Ulsters and last year's semi final performance. The hype wasn't just from the league victory. This is their first dip but they can still recover from it.

Second dip... #Jimmy

#4

GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by Mario - Today at 09:49:01 PM

A second consecutive reality check for us. Not realistic contenders, especially with the current management.
Two stamping incidents this year with a Derry team coached by Gavin Devlin. Coincidence?
Harte's success with Louth vastly overstated; Baker took Antrim from div 4 to div 2 and to an ulster final. Would any Derryman want him at the helm?

It's not current management, it was the injury list and playing 3/4 game with 14 men. Complete half back line gone, Loughlin, and McKindless off, couple of men ill during the week, and McGuigan's shot goes in with 7 to go it's a level game. That's to be applauded. Full compliment and we're absolutely contenders.

Tyrone men have so little to chat about these days a Derry loss is their victory! 

You better believe it! This team was going to win Sam! Time to show its not all big talk!

There is nowhere ... anywhere that anybody from Derry said we were gonna win Sam!!

Really? Was hype everywhere.. won the league and it totally took off
https://www.gaa.ie/article/mcgrogan-hopes-humble-derry-are-ready-to-bounce-back

Is there any chance the hype that built rapidly after their League success played a part in their provincial exit?

"Well, you'd be daft to say you don't hear the hype," says Derry defender Padraig McGrogan.

It's been a 5 year journey and they've continually improved every year culminating in back to back Ulsters and last year's semi final performance. The hype wasn't just from the league victory. This is their first dip but they can still recover from it.

#5

General discussion / Re: The Official Golf Thread

Last post by Shamrock Shore - Today at 09:46:05 PM

Lowry is in the zone. Making the Offaly footballers look worser!

#6

Laois / Re: 2024 Joe McDonagh Cup

Last post by Mossy Bruce - Today at 09:42:57 PM

...but I'd still be very wary of Offaly in the final...

Beating them twice will be quite the feat. I hope the lads can do it!

#7

GAA Discussion / Re: GaaGo

Last post by galwayman - Today at 09:39:18 PM

I think all this complaining of GAAGO is a Red Herring. What do the public want? A free meal? There will always be a auld Buck with no internet, no credit card or no smart TV. If you are so concerned about them then invite them over and sort them out. There is a cohort who will always complain about access to coverage.

Personally, I think Hurling gets far to much coverage on Terrestrial TV in relation to it's nationwide popularity. The way Sean Og O'Halpin talks it's as if the whole country has been dis-enfranchised by not showing the Munster Hurling Championship.

Well other commitments meant I couldn't be in Salthill today & I was damn glad for Gaa Go's existence!

#8

GAA Discussion / Re: GaaGo

Last post by From the Bunker - Today at 09:35:27 PM

I think all this complaining of GAAGO is a Red Herring. What do the public want? A free meal? There will always be a auld Buck with no internet, no credit card or no smart TV. If you are so concerned about them then invite them over and sort them out. There is a cohort who will always complain about access to coverage.

Personally, I think Hurling gets far to much coverage on Terrestrial TV in relation to it's nationwide popularity. The way Sean Og O'Halpin talks it's as if the whole country has been dis-enfranchised by not showing the Munster Hurling Championship.

#9

General discussion / Re: Boxing Thread

Last post by quit yo jibbajabba - Today at 09:34:35 PM

Fury so big and hard to hit he gets my vote tho lot of respect for Usyk. Hoping for a good tussle and my stream to be reliable 🤝 #mytuppence

#10

GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by Truthsayer - Today at 09:30:49 PM

A second consecutive reality check for us. Not realistic contenders, especially with the current management.
Two stamping incidents this year with a Derry team coached by Gavin Devlin. Coincidence?
Harte's success with Louth vastly overstated; Baker took Antrim from div 4 to div 2 and to an ulster final. Would any Derryman want him at the helm?

It's not current management, it was the injury list and playing 3/4 game with 14 men. Complete half back line gone, Loughlin, and McKindless off, couple of men ill during the week, and McGuigan's shot goes in with 7 to go it's a level game. That's to be applauded. Full compliment and we're absolutely contenders.

Tyrone men have so little to chat about these days a Derry loss is their victory! 

You better believe it! This team was going to win Sam! Time to show its not all big talk!

There is nowhere ... anywhere that anybody from Derry said we were gonna win Sam!!

Really? Was hype everywhere.. won the league and it totally took off
https://www.gaa.ie/article/mcgrogan-hopes-humble-derry-are-ready-to-bounce-back

Is there any chance the hype that built rapidly after their League success played a part in their provincial exit?

"Well, you'd be daft to say you don't hear the hype," says Derry defender Padraig McGrogan.