So what do the Dubs think of our chances of doing well?
Kerry, Tyrone and Cork all at home.
Looks good.
Lads are planning a weekend in donegal already!
It all depends on if we go out to win it or try out new players . In my opinion we've 12 players that are good enough so we shouldn't be trying new players so much we concede 3 goals in 10 minutes ::)
Would expect Dublin to beat cork, would fancy their chances against Kerry early season with new mgt and team in transition
Tyrone will be chomping at the bit after the battle of healy park, I hope to be at that floodlit game.
I agree Gnevin, 12 regulars and try 3 new guys, I regard Vaughan as new as he hasnt had an extended run, he needs this in the league.
Him and Bernard Brogan, who else do you reckon is most worthy of a try out?
That 3 goals against offaly was terrible, coldest night of the year too, poxy!
1 S. Cluxton | 2 D. Henry | 3 B. Cahill | 4 P. Griffin | 5 P. Casey | 6 B. Cullen | 7 C. Goggins | 8 C. Whelan | 9 S. Ryan | 10 K. Bonner | 11 J. Sherlock | 12 R. Cosgrove | 13 A. Brogan | 14 C. Keaney | 15 T. Quinn
The last starting 15 so we know where we are at
We need cover in the middle so Darren Magee and Denis Bastick should both get a run
Crokes have a player get got a run out a while go never really made it but always impresses with i see him with crokes O hEineachain
Stephen O'Shaughnessy needs a changes to reclaim a place
Lally also
First up the O'Byrne cup.
Several things that could be looked at.
1] What about putting Paddy Christie back in at 3? By his own admission BC isn too happy in there, or will he get better given time?
2] I'd try SOS back in the corner and move Henry u to wingback in place of Goggins.
3] Definately give Vaughan and B.Brogan a good run in the league, both have the talent to make a real impression. I know Connolly is ony 19 but the kid has real talent - worth a few cameos possibly?
4] What about McConnell in the middle?
I'd try a few things in the O'Byrne cup and stick with one or two changes for the league, we could really do with a good run in the league this year.
How is Norton getting on with his injury, I know he's very highly rated out in Brigids.
McConnell might be a bit too young. But then again theres nothing to risk in the league.
Any news on whether Eamon Farrell (think thats his name) will be in the panel. Impressed with him last year
I wonder will Christie give it another year?
Against big full forwards who arent full of pace (e.g. Donaghy), he'd still be the best man we have to cope. But there arent too many Donaghy's playing full forward at the mo (of course that may change). Most teams don't play traditional full forwards, in which case I'd go with a full back line of SOS, Henry and Griff.
I hear Whelan is giving the league a miss, so there will presumably be some experimentation there. I remember lynchbhoy suggesting Barry Cahill for midfield - I think he'd work out well there.
Donncha Reilly from Skerries might challenge for a wing back position. I hear Peadar has retired due to work committments.....
I hope Jason gives it another year, he still has plenty to offer. But as said above, I'd like to see Vaughan and BBrogan get chances.
With a guaranteed 82,000 at each home game how can they fail?
Tayto, agree with all your points except number 4, I dont really rate McConnell too highly at all but I'd love to PC back in at full back and think that Vaughan and B. Brogan have serious potential, especially Vaughan I'd love to see him being given the free taking duties as well for a few games to see how he gets on.
Does anyone have the dates for the league games???
Quote from: Barney on November 30, 2006, 02:44:56 PM
With a guaranteed 82,000 at each home game how can they fail?
well as long as all the money goes into DCB coffers that'll be fine. Wouldn't want it funding another Mayo bandwagon.
Quote from: Barney on November 30, 2006, 02:44:56 PM
With a guaranteed 82,000 at each home game how can they fail?
No one's going to fall for that wummery [i hope] :P
Quote from: tayto on November 30, 2006, 02:54:17 PM
Quote from: Barney on November 30, 2006, 02:44:56 PM
With a guaranteed 82,000 at each home game how can they fail?
No one's going to fall for that wummery [i hope] :P
Nope, worst attempt in ages at riling up the Dubs! ::)
Quote from: tayto on November 30, 2006, 02:11:35 PM
How is Norton getting on with his injury, I know he's very highly rated out in Brigids.
What happened to him ?
Anyone else feel Casey needs to be replaced ?
Quote from: Stagmeister on November 30, 2006, 02:48:06 PM
Tayto, agree with all your points except number 4, I dont really rate McConnell too highly at all but I'd love to PC back in at full back and think that Vaughan and B. Brogan have serious potential, especially Vaughan I'd love to see him being given the free taking duties as well for a few games to see how he gets on.
Does anyone have the dates for the league games???
Fair enough, I havent seen too much of him, I'm not 100% sure about Bastic but he could come good.
Vaughan is some freetaker for crokes, I know he missed those kicks against mayo but coming off the bench to take them was tough.
Quote from: Gnevin on November 30, 2006, 02:58:08 PM
Quote from: tayto on November 30, 2006, 02:11:35 PM
How is Norton getting on with his injury, I know he's very highly rated out in Brigids.
What happened to him ?
Anyone else feel Casey needs to be replaced ?
i think he did his cruciate a few months back.
Casey is growing on me, you can't fault his workrate.
Not at all.
Casey would be great if he could play football.
I thought he was superb last year. Only one cavaet. his marking isn't top notch and his marker seems to get by him with ease in certain occasions.
Wasn't his fault he was sent in at full back against Mayo.
very dubious call from the sideline that one. something they've hopefully learned from.
Quote from: tayto on November 30, 2006, 02:59:49 PM
Quote from: Gnevin on November 30, 2006, 02:58:08 PM
Quote from: tayto on November 30, 2006, 02:11:35 PM
How is Norton getting on with his injury, I know he's very highly rated out in Brigids.
What happened to him ?
Anyone else feel Casey needs to be replaced ?
i think he did his cruciate a few months back.
Casey is growing on me, you can't fault his workrate.
Cant fault it work rate but some of the things he does while on the ball make be want too look away i remember against Monaghan last year, he was all over the place
he wasnt the only one that had circles run around them that day.
Not by a long shot. Typical though.
the week after the battle of healy park, and then that display. interestingly had we got anything from that game we'd have been in the national league playoffs.
There is a lot of talent - esp in defence for the Dubs.
Norto is Brigids best Defender (according to boss Gerry McEntee) and his return friom in (in the new year I hope) will bolster up this great def squad even further.
Barry C is an athlete and can run all day. Has improved significantly in the past couple of years - but isnt a natural defender, but his speed and committment have turned him into a handy utility defender.
I'd stick him in midfield, he has played there as a youngster - and get him to sweep up behind midfield and in front of the HB line.
This formation would lend the stability to get the best out of Cullen at chb as I expect Dublin want to persist with him there. IMO he is too much of a footballer for this position, but given the right formation around him, nhe can be a good CHB and initiator of the attack.
I recently lost a debate with Lally as he eventually told me the position he likes to play in. Its not the position I'd pick him in, but you cant argue with players fave positions. Though if I was ever picking his team again, he'd play where I put him !
Forwards. Cant see Jayo staying too much longer with the Dubs. Moving to another club and loads of years on the clock will take its toll.
Brogan & Vaughan in a two man FF line.
Whelo third midfield with licence to roam.Maybe move him to FF once he starts to lose his pace (with age)
Magee the other midfielder
Half forward line, I cannot make up my mind.
I'd like to see Keaney Lally & Cullen
But what do I know !
Quote from: lynchbhoy on November 30, 2006, 03:18:38 PM
Whelo third midfield with licence to roam.Maybe move him to FF once he starts to lose his pace (with age)
A 3 man midfield could be the way to go it certainly looked like it was working against mayo until ryan dropped back . Whelo has said he doesn't like to roam and prefers to stay in the middle . If you want ball carried from the middle i'd give it to the tank Ryaner
Do you think there will be a full house for the Sat fight night v Tyrone.
Will they make it all ticket?
I can see a lot of Tyrone fans going to it, especially after last year.
Is this Pillar's last year?
Yeah its Pillar's last year 3rd year of a 3 year term! If we win the all-ireland id expect him to stay on! i said 'IF'!!
Quote from: Northside Dub on November 30, 2006, 03:25:48 PM
Yeah its Pillar's last year 3rd year of a 3 year term! If we win the all-ireland id expect him to stay on! i said 'IF'!!
If we got too the AI final i'd expect him to stay. I can't really see him being pushed barring a nightmare season but he might go himself if we dont make progress
Quote from: Fuzzman on November 30, 2006, 03:22:15 PM
Do you think there will be a full house for the Sat fight night v Tyrone.
Will they make it all ticket?
I can see a lot of Tyrone fans going to it, especially after last year.
I doubt it will sell out not unless the GAA hype it up a bit and offer cheap tickets .
Lally hasn't done enough for me to be in the team. He's always promised but very rarely delivered in a blue shirt.
I'm a big fan of McConnell. If Norton (oh behave) gets fit he's going to need a year or two to establish himself in the panel before he returns.
Barry llooked very good in CHB last year until the Tyrone game when the pulled him out of position. Oddly Dublins downfall against Mayo this year too with Cullen (pillar take note) If Full back is covered I'd move Cullen back up to half forward line.
Darren Magee really needs to piss or get off the pot. Whelo is not going to be around for ever you know.
Quote from: resdubwhite on November 30, 2006, 04:15:32 PM
Lally hasn't done enough for me to be in the team. He's always promised but very rarely delivered in a blue shirt.
I'm a big fan of McConnell. If Norton (oh behave) gets fit he's going to need a year or two to establish himself in the panel before he returns.
Barry llooked very good in CHB last year until the Tyrone game when the uppled him out of position. Oddly Dublins downfall against Mayo this year too with Cullen (pillar take note) If Full back is covered I'd move Cullen back up to half forward line.
Darren Magee really needs to piss or get off the pot. Whelo is not going to be around for ever you know.
would agree with that
Lally hasnt delivered, but he hasnt really had a chance. Also being moved from every position from 5 to 15 doesnt help (esp when he mostly sits on the bench)
Not sure about Mc Connell- i think Bastic might be a better option in the sense he'll put himself around more-both will get a chance though.
Vaughan and bernard Brogan should both get arun.
Christie back to full back.
Connolly hasn't played Dublin 21's yet- let him do that first
Always stuck up for Paul Casey in past, but I feel that both he and Coman G need replacing.IMO they tend to go awol when a game is going againt us and when the opposition get on a run it seems that they sweep forward at will. Not gritty enough and would maybe like to SOS or BC tried as wing backs with Paddy Christie (if fit) at full back.
Saddens me to say it as I always liked Casey.
Quote from: Josey Whales on November 30, 2006, 08:33:56 PM
Not sure about Mc Connell- i think Bastic might be a better option in the sense he'll put himself around more-both will get a chance though.
Vaughan and bernard Brogan should both get arun.
Christie back to full back.
Connolly hasn't played Dublin 21's yet- let him do that first
Atleat Mc Connel will stay on the pitch for 70 minutes how many times did Bastic get sent off?
Looking forward to this game, will definitely make the journey up for such an historic moment.
Dubs-Tyrone will light up Croker
08/12/2006 16:28:07
The GAA has confirmed that the Dublin versus Tyrone National League tie on Saturday, 3 February, will mark the inaugural switching on of the new Croke Park floodlights.
GAA chiefs have also revealed that the Irish government has stumped up EUR3.65 million to go towards the cost of lighting up Headquarters.
"A grant of EUR3.65 million has been allocated by the Department of Arts, Sports & Tourism towards the cost of installing floodlighting in Croke Park," read a GAA statement.
President Nickey Brennan has said that the installation of the floodlighting was necessary to facilitate the International games scheduled for at the venue next year, but would also be used on occasion for Gaelic games.
The second game to be held under lights at the Jones' Road ground will be the Ireland and France Six Nations rugby international, a week later, on 11 February.
According to the GAA statement Brennan was "delighted that the Minister had recognised the burden of cost to the GAA in installing the floodlighting in the context of facilitating Rugby and Soccer for Internationals while Lansdowne Road was closed due to redevelopment."
The Kilkenny native also expressed the Association's appreciation for grants of EUR1m apiece for training pitches in Louth and Monaghan and a further EUR750, 000 for a facility in Meath.
Semple Stadium in Thurles has also benefited to the tune of EUR500, 000 for re-development work, while this aid is on top of EUR1m, which has already been allocated to the Tipperary stadium.