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General discussion / Re: European Leagues.

Last post by smort - Today at 01:02:59 PM

Not doubting his ability and he's still very young but god the English are going overboard with the hyping up of Jude Bellingham. Watched majority of Madrids QF, SF and final and felt he had no major impact in any of the 5 games. By the looks of it he has had a good season in La Liga which in fairness I don't watch a big pile of. The way the English are going on you'd think he was Ronaldo and Messi all mixed into the one player.

To be fair one of the team on TNT last night said he didn't really show up for a lot of the latter games in the UCL. It might actually have been Rio Ferdinand and it's not often he says anything insightful.

I've watched plenty of Madrid games this season, both domestic and European, and for the majority of the season he was outstanding. He won player of the year in la liga

Saying that, he has definitely slowed down this last month or more, hasn't had the same impact on games. Not sure if he is struggling with an injury (seen him stretching his calf from about the 60th minute), or if it's an age thing, you forget he is only 20

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General discussion / Re: European Leagues.

Last post by Tony Baloney - Today at 12:55:43 PM

Not doubting his ability and he's still very young but god the English are going overboard with the hyping up of Jude Bellingham. Watched majority of Madrids QF, SF and final and felt he had no major impact in any of the 5 games. By the looks of it he has had a good season in La Liga which in fairness I don't watch a big pile of. The way the English are going on you'd think he was Ronaldo and Messi all mixed into the one player.

To be fair one of the team on TNT last night said he didn't really show up for a lot of the latter games in the UCL. It might actually have been Rio Ferdinand and it's not often he says anything insightful.

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

Last post by naka - Today at 12:50:35 PM

Massive loss and probably swings it back to Derry now to be honest.

Still think this will end up a draw

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

Last post by Armagh18 - Today at 12:15:16 PM

Massive loss and probably swings it back to Derry now to be honest.

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

Last post by J70 - Today at 12:11:15 PM

How come Donegal always play that bit better against Tyrone?

No we don't. Got hammered last year after a spirited win over Monaghan. 2021 they beat us with a few to spare, albeit after Murphy missed a penalty and got the line. It goes back and forth.

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

Last post by naka - Today at 12:03:21 PM

If rumours are trueMackin with a season ending injury is a big blow to Armagh
The lad has no luck.

Ciaran?

Yip same injury as his sisters

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

Last post by statto - Today at 11:34:08 AM

If rumours are trueMackin with a season ending injury is a big blow to Armagh
The lad has no luck.

Ciaran?

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

Last post by theskull1 - Today at 11:28:06 AM

Putin (and China) now getting blamed for making everyone (incorrectly) think Israel is committing a genocide

Rapper and journalist Lowkey (https://x.com/Lowkey0nline) came on the show to reveal the truth behind a bombshell report that details a UK military operation against prominent artists and journalists such as himself who are exposing Israel and their backers. Turns out Russia and China's worsening relationship with Israel is causing panic in the collective West and Lowkey breaks it all down.

What Putin and China just did to Israel is SHOCKING and the UK is Furious w/ Lowkey

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GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 2 ...

Last post by cavanmaniac - Today at 10:54:37 AM

Despite the narrative of the commentators of plucky cavan giving it a go, this is absolutely woeful from Cavan. Losing 70 to 80% of own kick outs. Man to man against one of best forward lines in country and wouldnt hit a gate at other end. I was expecting a loss but that's us with the wind and Dublin will win this by 20 points at least. There's something really off in that cavan camp.

Roscommon will beat us handily. Injuries accepted, Cavan are in a deplorable state right now after an encouraging springtime. On this basis we'll be out the Division 2 trapdoor next year and back in the Tailteann Cup.

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

Last post by Dunneroyal - Today at 10:50:55 AM

Ulster while been competitive is not the B all and end all. Even Leinster would be hugely competitive with Westmeath Kildare louth Meath probably winning it over last decade if not for Dublin dominating. Munster same with tipp (who did win one) clare cork and maybe even limerick if no Kerry. Ulster is competitive no doubt. But Dublin would have at least 10 of the last 12 ulster titles and Kerry maybe 8.

ah now, that's like saying the SPL would be competitive if the Glasgow teams weren't in it. But they are, and Dublin are. It's almost like saying the other teams are all as shit as each other.
 Dublin and Kerry are A+ grade teams. Ulster has 4 A-B grade teams who tear strips off each other. I would like to see how Dublin and Kerry would get on having to be at your best for 2-3 games in a time of the season where they are usually on the beach.

Dublin have swept aside ulster teams as easily as they have Leinster for most of the last decade.

If you're going to double down, best to make it a good one!

How many have they met? Cavan in 2020, Monaghan last year, Tyrone in a final and semi final. Long time from us, Derry or Donegal played them.

do you honestly think Dublin would o have won b Donegal Tyrone Armagh etc over the last 10 12 years. ? Genuine question

Ah of course they would. But they wouldn't have had it as easy as they do in Leinster imo. 

I'd agree with that. But Meath did hold them to 6 points with them getting a penalty that wasn't and we not getting one that was. However that was only one game. I honestly think it's the scars that have left it so easy on dubs. Getting beat once or twice is alright. However when it becomes known before games then it becomes a what's the point exercise. Look what they did to cavan yesterday.