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General discussion / Re: Have many countries have G...

Last post by RedHand88 - Today at 11:54:19 AM

A lot of people have been to Oz. On paper it's a place I'd like to have visited but the getting there is very off putting for someone who hates flying. How many 1 hr flights would it take?!

Depending on route its 25-30 hours all in to the east coast. Look, its not nice, and it takes a few days at least to adjust to the complete reversal of night and day, but you get there in the end.
Airlines are very good and look after you as much as they can with the adjustment by making it look like night time in the cabin when it should be night time etc. But it's strange seeing the sun rise then sink 3 or 4 hours later.

#2

Laois / Re: Structures

Last post by The PRO - Today at 11:52:32 AM

Can anyone work out how Dublin are as good as they are? The template is there so why aren't other leinster counties copying it and competing with them?
My thoughts on it is that it's mostly down to an almost endless supply of money and a very good County board. The obscene amount of money they were granted by the GAA was used very wisely and they are still reaping the rewards of that investment, money is rolling in from sponsorship and things are only getting better for them. So what do other counties do or is it a lost cause.
Thoughts please.....

I'll play devil's advocate!
I think Dublin have hit on an exceptional seam of footballers.
Yeah, the money and good administration helped but I would say they've had a couple of superb managers and a generational group of players.
Their minor and under 20 record isn't all that and they've never really pushed on to the next level in hurling so I think at some point, they will come back to the field.

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GAA Discussion / Re: Leinster Senior football c...

Last post by The Hill is Blue - Today at 11:19:37 AM

There is a lot of back and forth re Dublin who I think we should all admit would dominate any province. They are dominating the All-Ireland long enough so it's fair to say their depth would manage Ulster too.

But, that doesn't excuse Kildare and Meath especially. They should be up and around Div 1 or solid Div 2. I know lads are saying when we are waiting to be hammered in Leinster it breeds a bad vibe, but the league is something different and Kildare were annihilated by Cork and Derry last year. That is not excuseable.

There will be a reset and some fresh blood on the pitch and on the line next year, but the Dubs are going nowhere!

It does create a bad vibe. And you can't just switch that on or off for league football.

When people argued that Dublin benefitted from financial advantages 5 years back we were told that it was a once in a life time team. That we should laud them while they are here. How does that argument stack up now?

What is your solution to the Dublin "problem"? Not "the final solution" I hope!

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GAA Discussion / Re: Leinster Senior football c...

Last post by Milltown Row2 - Today at 11:04:35 AM

Dublin are -20.. think that's a good bet

#5

General discussion / Re: Premier League 2023-2024

Last post by Milltown Row2 - Today at 10:18:47 AM

With Leeds loss leicester city promotion back to the Premier League confirmed.

They must have really shit the bed to get a hammering by a team that far down the table

Leeds doing Leeds.. they are like Spurs

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General discussion / Re: The OFFICIAL Liverpool FC ...

Last post by Look-Up! - Today at 09:31:12 AM

Dare I say it but it's a bit like Dublin. Financial advantage, an obviously brilliant manager and a well run setup in terms of actually using money well as opposed to just throwing money needlessly at stuff.

Money on its own won't buy you success. It's definitely a big help mind you.

Maybe not as big an outlier as the Dubs as I think there's plenty financial clout and resources in other clubs in the PL to match City. There's a reason Leister were 5000/1 to win the PL, it's essentially a closed shop to only the few unless an unusual set of stars align.

Problem with City is that their recent history meant they were unfashionable and easy to label "new money trash". It's pure snobbery and I like how much their success winds people up. Sure it's starting to become a bit boring and it would be nice to see someone like Arsenal pip them this year but fair play to them and their manager for what they've achieved. They'll come back into the pack soon enough when he leaves. They haven't racked up a billion in debt, don't owe hundreds of millions in unpaid transfer fees to other clubs and are investing in the local community. If some sugar daddy is willing to waste his own money doing that, so what.

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General discussion / Re: The far right

Last post by Rossfan - Today at 08:53:21 AM

12 months too late but better than never I suppose

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41383141.html

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General discussion / Re: The OFFICIAL Liverpool FC ...

Last post by imtommygunn - Today at 08:23:21 AM

Dare I say it but it's a bit like Dublin. Financial advantage, an obviously brilliant manager and a well run setup in terms of actually using money well as opposed to just throwing money needlessly at stuff.

Money on its own won't buy you success. It's definitely a big help mind you.

#9

General discussion / Re: Premier League 2023-2024

Last post by Tony Baloney - Today at 08:13:03 AM

With Leeds loss leicester city promotion back to the Premier League confirmed.

They must have really shit the bed to get a hammering by a team that far down the table

#10

General discussion / Re: The OFFICIAL Liverpool FC ...

Last post by Look-Up! - Today at 07:46:24 AM

It's a combo of the best manager about, financial clout, and recruitment...city haven't skipped a beat after replacing legends like Kompany, Fernandinho, Silva, Aguero, etc

Yaya a legend too. Greatest thing about Pep is his ability to handle egos. No one is bigger than the club, doesn't matter who you are or what you've done. If you get notions you either fall quickly back in line or get the boot. But still he keeps the persona of someone approachable, reasonable and forgiving. Brilliant manager.