Sam Maguire Group 1 - Kerry, Louth, Mayo, Cork

[larryin89]

Looking at the highlights you would not think so much money was spent on the MacHale pitch upgrade. Know we've had warm weather but looks a botched job by Mayo county board.

It was a disaster , im not sure on the details but it's the contractor that's at fault , cb obviously choose the contractor but I'm not sure they can be blamed . I mean ya raise the funds and get a contractor to do the work , perhaps they were just unlucky it's gone wrong and I'd imagine there is a guarantee too so maybe it won't cost anything to fix it and it will be the contractor that has to put it right free of cost .

[Cunny Funt]

Sad to see a proud footballing county set up as they did yesterday. After 5 minutes there was only going to be 1 winner. Interesting to hear from the Louth posters on here.

The irony was at the end when Louth were 5 down did ye wake up and play football and stopped the puke. Ye done us a right favour yesterday anyhow, thanks.

Right favour in what manner?  Louth set up in a suitable way against top 6 team they did the opposite against Dublin and shipped 21 point beating.  They were looking dangerous for a goal throughout unfortunately for them the goal came to late to cause the upset of the championship thus far.   

[joemamas]

Sad to see a proud footballing county set up as they did yesterday. After 5 minutes there was only going to be 1 winner. Interesting to hear from the Louth posters on here.

The irony was at the end when Louth were 5 down did ye wake up and play football and stopped the puke. Ye done us a right favour yesterday anyhow, thanks.

Right favour in what manner?  Louth set up in a suitable way against top 6 team they did the opposite against Dublin and shipped 21 point beating.  They were looking dangerous for a goal throughout unfortunately for them the goal came to late to cause the upset of the championship thus far.   

Agree 100%, what were Louth supposed to do. In addition Mayo can expect more of the same going forward, and if we are to win an All-Ireland, we better fine tune our forward play.
I watched a lot of football games in their entirety this weekend, The forward play of Derry and Tyrone was very very effective against defenses.
Tyrone's backs are a bit dodgy, Derry best transition team in the country by a good bit, however they seem a bit tired.
Mayo will have to cut out silly turnovers.

[tyrone08]

Sad to see a proud footballing county set up as they did yesterday. After 5 minutes there was only going to be 1 winner. Interesting to hear from the Louth posters on here.

The irony was at the end when Louth were 5 down did ye wake up and play football and stopped the puke. Ye done us a right favour yesterday anyhow, thanks.

Right favour in what manner?  Louth set up in a suitable way against top 6 team they did the opposite against Dublin and shipped 21 point beating.  They were looking dangerous for a goal throughout unfortunately for them the goal came to late to cause the upset of the championship thus far.   

Agree 100%, what were Louth supposed to do. In addition Mayo can expect more of the same going forward, and if we are to win an All-Ireland, we better fine tune our forward play.
I watched a lot of football games in their entirety this weekend, The forward play of Derry and Tyrone was very very effective against defenses.
Tyrone's backs are a bit dodgy, Derry best transition team in the country by a good bit, however they seem a bit tired.
Mayo will have to cut out silly turnovers.

Derry game plan is similar to Donegal in 2011 or so. Relies heavily on fitness and conditioning. Players can only sustain it for a few seasons.

[Wildweasel74]

Players are way fitter than 10yrs ago.

[seafoid]

Players are way fitter than 10yrs ago.

The general level of fitness is. 10 years ago only say Dublin , Donegal and  Mayo would have been super fit. Now most teams are

[seafoid]

Sad to see a proud footballing county set up as they did yesterday. After 5 minutes there was only going to be 1 winner. Interesting to hear from the Louth posters on here.

The irony was at the end when Louth were 5 down did ye wake up and play football and stopped the puke. Ye done us a right favour yesterday anyhow, thanks.

Right favour in what manner?  Louth set up in a suitable way against top 6 team they did the opposite against Dublin and shipped 21 point beating.  They were looking dangerous for a goal throughout unfortunately for them the goal came to late to cause the upset of the championship thus far.   

Agree 100%, what were Louth supposed to do. In addition Mayo can expect more of the same going forward, and if we are to win an All-Ireland, we better fine tune our forward play.
I watched a lot of football games in their entirety this weekend, The forward play of Derry and Tyrone was very very effective against defenses.
Tyrone's backs are a bit dodgy, Derry best transition team in the country by a good bit, however they seem a bit tired.
Mayo will have to cut out silly turnovers.

Derry game plan is similar to Donegal in 2011 or so. Relies heavily on fitness and conditioning. Players can only sustain it for a few seasons.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZxysKL-oAE&t=1670s

[From the Bunker]

The Tippy-Tappey stuff continues. Mayo fell a little awkwardly over the line in McHale Park. But over the line they fell. Why they wanted to beat Louth by more than 4 points coming into the last 5-10 minutes beats me. Why chase a game you are winning. If the opposition want to park the bus and are losing. Let them park the bus and just hold onto the ball.

Well done to Louth who had a plan of staying in the game for as long as possible.

[highorlow]

If Louth think putting all 15 players inside the 45 for the whole match is progress rather than surrender then good luck to them. It's embarrassing.

[Captain Obvious]

If Louth think putting all 15 players inside the 45 for the whole match is progress rather than surrender then good luck to them. It's embarrassing.

Progress on whatever they were trying in Leinster final which was truly embarrassing.

[rosnarun]

If Louth think putting all 15 players inside the 45 for the whole match is progress rather than surrender then good luck to them. It's embarrassing.

Progress on whatever they were trying in Leinster final which was truly embarrassing.

good riddance  to louth  manager . his goal seem to be destroy interest in football

[Rossfan]

If only Louth were good little boys, turned up and let the Rhus run riot and lose by 4-20 to 1-10 football would be saved.

[Captain Obvious]

If Louth think putting all 15 players inside the 45 for the whole match is progress rather than surrender then good luck to them. It's embarrassing.

Progress on whatever they were trying in Leinster final which was truly embarrassing.

good riddance  to louth  manager . his goal seem to be destroy interest in football

Enough of the hyperbole. Don't like Tyrone however can acknowledge Mickey Harte has been among the best football managers over the last 20 years. No disrespect to Louth they'd probably be struggling in Tailteann cup without Harte and most certainly wouldn't be finishing 3rd in Division two and getting within one point of score of Mayo in MacHale Park in the championship.

[larryin89]

If only Louth were good little boys, turned up and let the Rhus run riot and lose by 4-20 to 1-10 football would be saved.

You're buying into this because of Roscommons tactics v Dublin were similar and highlighted in a negative manner in a lot of the commentary.  That is your right but we shall see how it all pans out , if it's Ros , Galway and Derry (which is very possible ) amongst the last four it will certainly put it to the test , if it's Dublin , Kerry and Mayo amongst the last four that's another story and a theory we can then discuss at a later date. Best of luck to ye in the championship.

[highorlow]

There's a match on Sunday