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Cork 1/2 to win this one. Can't really argue with that.

Total fix!

It was televised. If you think everybody in the studio (10+ people) were paid off, well, you're a simple man really.

Interesting draw. 2 massive games for the neutral and then the Laois Cork game and Meath Clare. I think we're in bonus territory now, really. It's already been a very successful 2019 for Laois and our targets have already been met (and exceeded in my opinion). No idea what will happen in the game but will support the lads no matter what.

John Sugrue interview post Offaly match:

https://soundcloud.com/midlandssport/john-sugrue-post-offaly-1

I'm delighted with that, great performance and an entertaining open match with 35 scores. Donie was absolutely class. Great performances also from Lillis, Dillon, Scully, JOL, Attride, and Paul Kingston came good in 2nd half. We could really do with Colm B and Mark Timmons returning to shore up our defense a bit coming into round 4. We really are dark horses now to get further in the competition. It's bonus territory now. It's a great feeling to perform well like that in a tight game. Offaly let themselves down with certain play in the 2nd half and easy misses. We will def need to improve for the next game to have a chance. But delighted tonight for that win. Those 3 games we've won this year in championship - Westmeath, Derry away and Offaly are all games we'd likely lose a few years ago, so I'm very happy with the progress. A lot done, a lot more to do, but certainly looking up, especially given the context of some good prospects underage

My team would be

Brody

Attride
Booth
Dillion

O Flynn
Pigot
Byrne

Lillis
Johno

Collins
Donie
Dicey

Kingston p
Murphy
Evan

No begley or scully?

I've no issue with realistic confidence but when lads say "Ill give you 5/1 Min bet €1000. You can nearly name your price, Laois will not lose this game." ...

It's just asking for trouble really. I'm confident Laois will win but it'll be tight. Offaly are no mugs either. They've a decent manager and a good, strong, speedy team. Speaking of teams, it should be named today. Really hoping Scully and Begley start.

A poster called Mayo4Sam telling us who they are going to back at the weekend. What more can you say really?

HAHAHA  . Sharp man is the High Fielder 

Serious performance and looking good for the future with that showing. Thought Kildare would win it, they looked the better side in first half. Second half was mostly us. 5 - 7 lads on our team look like serious senior contenders in next few years.

Offaly are defo the best Laois could have got! Should be in round 4.

Just discounting Offaly like that means you haven't seen them play at all this year. They'll be a challenge to get over for sure. They're no London, Limerick or Waterford. Fortunately, we know the team and setup will take this game seriously. We're the better team on paper but anything can happen in championship football in a local derby like this. At the same time, of course we don't fear them. We should go out and express ourselves and play to our ability. If we do, we should win but I can't see more than 3-5 points in it.

That loose cannon lad is making some donkey out of himself. Calling me Anthony as if that's an insult. Jaysus, I'd say he's some laugh at parties. He's another lad who could do with some time away from the internet I'd say; participate in life a bit more. That kind of thing.

Thanks for the compliment. Could be an ass stuck in a boghole. Anthony wasn't meant to offend or insult, I was only trying to be polite. Thankfully I spend a lot of time away from the internet. Participate in life, jaysus. Work, coaching an underage team and a club development meeting today. Unfortunately I couldn't participate that much more today. Tomorrow's a new day. Here's to taking your advice.

Also, parties aren't really my scene, never were. Back when I played, to a pretty high level mind you, I abstained from alcohol and still do. I'd happily have a 7Up instead of making a tit out of myself thanks.

I don't think that I'll be taking much advice from you anyway.

I'll happily take the title of donkey if it boosts your self esteem.

You're even more boring than I thought  . You must have some active life there if you have time to write essays about how boring you are on another counties' forum    . You're not even gas enough to have a bit of banter with to be fair, no idea what the point of you is, really. 

Really looking forward to this match now. Almost all the people I'm talking with about it are going. Could see 6,000 to  8,000 there maybe, from both counties

That loose cannon lad is making some donkey out of himself. Calling me Anthony as if that's an insult. Jaysus, I'd say he's some laugh at parties. He's another lad who could do with some time away from the internet I'd say; participate in life a bit more. That kind of thing.

Back to common sense, I think Scully has to start on Saturday. From what I'm hearing, Begley will be ready to start but Timmons will not. However, judging by Sugrues past habits, he wont start Begley even if he's physically fit as he's not match sharp for 70 mins. I see Begley coming on at some point in the 70, but not for all. The subs changed things against Derry and we'll learn from that. But Scully would be one of the first names on my team sheet. So would Danny O' Reilly. The more pacey, creative and athletic players like that on the starting 15, the better.

And as for the mood in the county, it's great! There's a real buzz around, it's high summer and we could be heading for final round of qualifiers if all goes to plan. Expect a big crowd on Saturday. LAOIS ABU!!

I predict a draw match with Tyrone to come out on top in ET.

He's a typical lad who doesn't pay attention when something is being explained, but then still reckons he's right, even though clearly he's not. Typical idiot, really.

Laois were pulled out first. Stop spreading misinformation. Westmeath vs Laois was lined up but we've played already, so it meant Laois got the home draw in game number 4. offaly were drawn last. If you don't know what you're talking about, then stop talking lad.

While it is a good draw for us and we'd be favourites to go through, there hasn't been much between the sides (Laois and Offaly) in recent years. Offaly put up 3-17 against Sligo and had a very good showing against Meath. They are a fast team and have good scorers. It's certainly an excellent chance to get to 4th round but I hope all involved treat this match as seriously as playing a div 1 or 2 side. I believe they will. Laois by 3.

I can see Mayo, Tyrone and Westmeath getting out of the other matches but all matches are fairly even with Armagh and Kildare hopeful of upsets and wouldn't be surprised if that happens. Armagh in particular have improved greatly with a huge win over Monaghan under their belt. Kildare looked decent for some spells against Dublin - I wouldn't be surprised if they put it up to Tyrone in a close encounter in Newbridge. Intriguing draw, really.