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GAA Discussion / Re: Minor All Ireland Footbal...

Last post by Blowitupref - Today at 12:27:32 PM

A few results

All Ireland MFC Tier 2 knockout
Clare 1-7 Sligo 2-10
Cavan 2-9 Wicklow 2-5
Monaghan 0-9 Wexford 2-7

All-Ireland MFC Tier 3 quarter-finals
Limerick 0-7 Down 3-13
Tipperary 0-10 Westmeath 3-19


Derry v Armagh Ulster final starting at 1pm live on TG4.
 



 

#12

GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 3 ...

Last post by Cunny Funt - Today at 12:05:21 PM

Donegal last year compared to this year under Jim McGuinness are prime example to any top 8/10 team how they can improved once it has structure organisation, top level fitness from hard winter training and each and every player buying into a system of play.   With Cork and Clare to come that game yesterday was basically a table topper and the manner and margin of victory yesterday was impressive and it's rarely easy to beat the same Div 1 team twice in a matter of weeks.

Cork could be tricky.They are a decent side. And it's an away fixture on the other side of the country.

The 7 day turn around for Donegal and Cork rested for 14 days is what could make it tricky but I think the confidence Donegal will take from yesterdays win and their fitness/conditioning should be make it alright for them.

[And unlike the Liverpool team you support they didn't lose when got into the position of winning yesterday.]

#13

General discussion / Re: The FA Cup Thread

Last post by From the Bunker - Today at 11:57:16 AM

Man Uniteds game to lose now, it's in their hands.

And unlike the Liverpool team you support they didn't lose when got into the position of winning yesterday.

Bad day for sportwashing and soulless clubs with Manchester City unable to add another trophy to their collection and Newcastle United missing out on European football next season.

Now, now, don't go talking about losing in a position of winning. Utd were the masters of doing this, this season.
Congrats to Utd. I wasn't overly upset (as i'd normally would be) to see them beat the 115 cheaters yesterday.

[It is clear Ten Hag has lost most of the dressing room]

#14

General discussion / Re: Man Utd Thread:

Last post by Blowitupref - Today at 11:54:40 AM

Great result and a fantastic performance from United yesterday.

There are problems beyond Ten Hag though and the fact the United team can produce that level of performance and Sancho can drive Dortmund to a CL final highlights this.

It is clear Ten Hag has lost most of the dressing room but a Wembley cup final is an occasion players can forget this. For that reason United are likely to restructure everything at the club and start with a new manager.

Ten Hag did his best, but the club was a mess.

If that was the case it would have been 3 or 4-0 defeat than sticking to the managers game plan to beat Man City.

#15

General discussion / Re: Hamas attack Israel & sub...

Last post by Lubo Moravcik - Today at 11:52:49 AM

This incident also comes to mind:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Liberty_incident

With 'friends' like Israel who needs enemies.

#16

General discussion / Re: Russia invades Ukraine Feb...

Last post by Lubo Moravcik - Today at 11:51:15 AM

Since some on this board seem to be in doubt, deliberate Russian targeting of civilians continues, as it has done since Feb 2022. The slaughter continues, as in Kharkiv yesterday:

https://x.com/IuliiaMendel/status/1794372449628471315

Russia, Israel - zero difference, two blood soaked fascist regimes.

There is some difference, one of the regimes is supported and funded by Western countries, many of whom are our allies. The other is despised by these same countries. Another difference is that media in the West attempts to give balance/equivalence to Israel v Palestine but makes no attempt to do the same in Russia v Ukraine.

Well first of all, the Ukrainian government isn't a regime, it's the democratically elected government of Ukraine. I suppose Israel isn't technically a 'regime' either but it's most definitely blood-soaked and fascist in nature. 

It is right that Ukraine is supported by other countries in their fight against Russian aggression. By the way the civilian slaughter in Ukraine would be many, many times greater if it wasn't for western supply of air defences to shoot down Russian missiles and Iranian drones.

Also, support given to Ukraine doesn't alter the nature of Russia's deliberate and indiscriminate attacks on civilians. See Syria, Georgia and Chechnya also. Just like Israel in Gaza, deliberate murder.

The media doesn't attempt to make a balance/equivalence between Ukraine and Russia because there is none.

I agree with you that it's unfair and hypocritical to equate Palestine with Israel in their fight against aggression. I agree with you it's shameful that western countries supply Israel with weapons and that Israel hasn't been sanctioned and kicked out of all sporting and international events (like SA was back in the day).

#17

GAA Discussion / Re: Meath senior football

Last post by From the Bunker - Today at 11:46:45 AM

Meath have been bad for a long time now. One of many that are choked by a heavy weighted Leinster Championship - geared at proving Dublin with as many advantages as possible. Colm for years sat in his Ivory Tower in RTE criticising teams for not kicking the ball in, for not doing this, for not doing that. He has found out - on the front line that Inter-county management is not as easy as it seems. Colm and his back room team are on big money. He is in no way a volunteer. He is being well paid to do his job.

#18

General discussion / Re: The FA Cup Thread

Last post by Captain Obvious - Today at 11:44:24 AM

Man Uniteds game to lose now, it's in their hands.

And unlike the Liverpool team you support they didn't lose when got into the position of winning yesterday.

Bad day for sportwashing and soulless clubs with Manchester City unable to add another trophy to their collection and Newcastle United missing out on European football next season.

#19

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

Last post by armaghniac - Today at 11:41:49 AM

Strange I thought Westmeath were very inventive with the high press, thought Hughes had his worst game of the year and didn't think the wind was a massive factor. Shows how we can all see games differently I guess

Although with the wind in the second half Hughes did kick over the press, Donegal style, on one occasion.
One point about this is that if there is a significant wind, so teams need to change their approach in each half.

#20

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

Last post by Captain Obvious - Today at 11:39:48 AM

Comfortable five-point success over Westmeath an improvement on this match last year which won with a late goal. Sets Armagh up nicely for Derry next.