Poll
Question:
In the Connacht final will Galway bate Mayo?
Option 1: No
votes: 5
Option 2: Yes
votes: 2
Three games this weekend.
On Saturday
London v Galway, McGovern Park, Ruislip, 3pm
On Sunday
New York v Mayo, Gaelic Park, 8pm Irish time
Leitrim v Sligo,Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, 3.30pm
The matches in London and New York will be live on GAAGO
Semi final line up on the weekend of April 20th/21st.
Galway/London v Sligo/Leitrim
Roscommon v Mayo/New York
Ros v Mayowestros the big one.
Sligo/Leitrim unlikely to trouble Galway.
Hopefully a dry day on the 21st so we can all sit out in the lovely new seats in the Hyde.
€30 to the Stand for Laythrum v Shligo.
JP taking the piss altogether
Padraic Joyce has suggested an extension to the season to allow a decent break between the end of the League and the start of the Championship .Dessie Dolan has also been talking along these lines
https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2024/0331/1440971-too-busy-dolan-dubious-of-gaelic-football-schedule/
So they can have 30 or 40 more training sessions?
Quote from: Rossfan on April 02, 2024, 06:42:50 PM€30 to the Stand for Laythrum v Shligo.
JP taking the piss altogether
Can somewhat understand those prices if they were charging €30 for the Connacht final but for Quarter final? for the Connacht championship launch last week it was basically used to talk up and advertise the Dome in Bekan by the national media who were all invited to praise the "great visionary" JP.
Quote from: Rossfan on April 02, 2024, 08:35:21 PMSo they can have 30 or 40 more training sessions?
Last year I seem to recall the Rossies having 3 matches over 4 weekends.
If they had beaten Kildare they would have had 4 over 5 weekends.
This is insane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RijB8wnJCN0
Quote from: Rossfan on April 02, 2024, 08:35:21 PMSo they can have 30 or 40 more training sessions?
Correct.
Quote from: seafoid on April 02, 2024, 08:46:26 PMQuote from: Rossfan on April 02, 2024, 08:35:21 PMSo they can have 30 or 40 more training sessions?
Last year I seem to recall the Rossies having 3 matches over 4 weekends.
If they had beaten Kildare they would have had 4 over 5 weekends.
This is insane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RijB8wnJCN0
Armagh club leagues start this weekend. They'll play 12 games in a row with no breaks up to and including the weekend of the 6th July. Mostly with small squads and in a lot of cases minors playing Friday Monday. You won't hear a word of complaint though. Players want games.
If there wasn't matches being played managers would be dogging the shite out of players in training anyway so complaining about games doesn't wash with me.
Galway team for Saturday's 2024 Championship opening game.
1. Connor Gleeson
2. Jonathan McGrath 3. Seán Fitzgerald 4. Jack Glynn
5. Dylan McHugh 6. John Daly 7. Liam Silke
8. Paul Conroy 9. Seán Kelly
10. Johnny Heaney 11. Cathal Sweeney 12. Céin Darcy
13. Robert Finnerty 14. Cillian Ó Curraoin 15. Liam Ó Conghaile
Subs
16. Conor Flaherty 17. Kieran Molloy 18. Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin 19. Daniel O'Flaherty 20. Eoghan Kelly 21. Ciarán Brady
22. Niall Daly 23. Patrick Egan 24. Jack McCabe 25. Rory Cunningham 26. Tomo Culhane
Quote from: Blowitupref on April 05, 2024, 01:28:23 AMGalway team for Saturday's 2024 Championship opening game.
1. Connor Gleeson
2. Jonathan McGrath 3. Seán Fitzgerald 4. Jack Glynn
5. Dylan McHugh 6. John Daly 7. Liam Silke
8. Paul Conroy 9. Seán Kelly
10. Johnny Heaney 11. Cathal Sweeney 12. Céin Darcy
13. Robert Finnerty 14. Cillian Ó Curraoin 15. Liam Ó Conghaile
Subs
16. Conor Flaherty 17. Kieran Molloy 18. Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin 19. Daniel O'Flaherty 20. Eoghan Kelly 21. Ciarán Brady
22. Niall Daly 23. Patrick Egan 24. Jack McCabe 25. Rory Cunningham 26. Tomo Culhane
Whats the feeling on Shane Walsh in Galway.
Played first game or two of league and then got injured.
Has been on holiday since that and I see hes in Portugal this week too.
Definitely deserves a holiday considering all the football hes played.
But it seems as if he gets special treatment and that he seems more committed to Kilmacud than Galway.
But I may be totally wrong on that.
I'd imagine Galway are hoping to have everyone available for the AI series.
They have 2 handy Connacht games coming up and they'll probably take the Connacht Final as they find it.
Sligo v Leitrim could go either way but looks like Ros Andy is concentrating more on the u20s so shoild be a win for Sligo.
Quote from: Rossfan on April 05, 2024, 12:20:29 PMI'd imagine Galway are hoping to have everyone available for the AI series.
They have 2 handy Connacht games coming up and they'll probably take the Connacht Final as they find it.
Sligo v Leitrim could go either way but looks like Ros Andy is concentrating more on the u20s so shoild be a win for Sligo.
Getting top seed i'd imagine would be a big advantage though; be guaranteed to face one of Derry Kerry or Dublin if not.
Didnt do them much good last year mind.
I presume provincial finalists avoid each other in group stages?
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 10:45:19 AMWhats the feeling on Shane Walsh in Galway.
Played first game or two of league and then got injured.
Has been on holiday since that and I see hes in Portugal this week too.
Definitely deserves a holiday considering all the football hes played.
But it seems as if he gets special treatment and that he seems more committed to Kilmacud than Galway.
But I may be totally wrong on that.
Odd post. Got injured in round 1 of the NFL and will be back playing for Galway once he overcomes it.
Mayo taking no chances against New York with naming their strongest possible team. Diarmuid O'Connor and Joran Flynn out injured.
Colm Reape
Jack Coyne Rory Brickenden Sam Callinan
Paddy Durcan Stephen Coen Eoghan McLaughlin
David McBrien Matthew Ruane
Bob Tuohy Fergal Boland Jack Carney
Aidan O'Shea Tommy Conroy Ryan O'Donoghue
Subs Rob Hennelly,Aaron McDonnell,Cillian O'Connor,Conor Hunt,Conor McStay,Darren McHale,Enda Hession,Fenton Kelly,Michael Plunkett,Padraig O'Hora,Paul Towey
Sligo team and subs to face Leitrim on Sunday
1. Aidan Devaney
2. Evan Lyons3. Eddie McGuinness 4. Paul McNamara
5. Peter Laffey 6. Nathan Mullen 7. Darragh Cummins
8. Sean Carrabine9. Canice Mulligan
10. Cian Lally11. Alan McLoughlin12. Eoghan Smith
13. Paul Kilcoyne 14. Niall Murphy 15. Lee Deignan
Subs Daniel Lyons,Brian Cox,Daire O'Boyle,Donal Conlon,Dylan Walsh,Keelan Cawley,Paddy O'Connor,David Quinn,Mickey Gordon,Mark Ward,Luke Casserly
Leitrim team
Nevin O'Donnell
Conor Reynolds Mark Diffley Aidan Flynn
Donal Wrynn Mark Plunkett Adam Reynolds
Jack Gilheany Pearce Dolan
Tom Prior Ryan O'Rourke Paul Keaney
Riordan O'Rourke Darragh Rooney Evan Sweeney
Subs Killian Gaffey,James Rooney,Kieran Clancy,Stephen McLoughlin,Jamie McCreal,Radek Oberwan,Jack Flynn,Shane Quinn,Conor Quinn
Quote from: Blowitupref on April 05, 2024, 03:15:45 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 10:45:19 AMWhats the feeling on Shane Walsh in Galway.
Played first game or two of league and then got injured.
Has been on holiday since that and I see hes in Portugal this week too.
Definitely deserves a holiday considering all the football hes played.
But it seems as if he gets special treatment and that he seems more committed to Kilmacud than Galway.
But I may be totally wrong on that.
Odd post. Got injured in round 1 of the NFL and will be back playing for Galway once he overcomes it.
My gut feeling there's more to it than that but could be wrong
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 05:05:17 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on April 05, 2024, 03:15:45 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 10:45:19 AMWhats the feeling on Shane Walsh in Galway.
Played first game or two of league and then got injured.
Has been on holiday since that and I see hes in Portugal this week too.
Definitely deserves a holiday considering all the football hes played.
But it seems as if he gets special treatment and that he seems more committed to Kilmacud than Galway.
But I may be totally wrong on that.
Odd post. Got injured in round 1 of the NFL and will be back playing for Galway once he overcomes it.
My gut feeling there's more to it than that but could be wrong
Yeah doesn't seem to be the most dedicated sort of boy. Don't know whether to describe him as flaky or if thats a bit harsh.
Quote from: Armagh18 on April 05, 2024, 05:19:36 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 05:05:17 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on April 05, 2024, 03:15:45 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 10:45:19 AMWhats the feeling on Shane Walsh in Galway.
Played first game or two of league and then got injured.
Has been on holiday since that and I see hes in Portugal this week too.
Definitely deserves a holiday considering all the football hes played.
But it seems as if he gets special treatment and that he seems more committed to Kilmacud than Galway.
But I may be totally wrong on that.
Odd post. Got injured in round 1 of the NFL and will be back playing for Galway once he overcomes it.
My gut feeling there's more to it than that but could be wrong
Yeah doesn't seem to be the most dedicated sort of boy. Don't know whether to describe him as flaky or if thats a bit harsh.
After over a decade of service I think it's clear there is nothing wrong with Shane Walsh commitment to Galway senior footballers. Best not to engage with that wum.
New York team only survivors from last years starting team in that win against Leitrim are Jamie Boyle,Robert Wharton,Shane Brosnan.
Joseph Grace;
Shane Bolger, Jamie Boyle, Tadhg O'Riordan;
Shane Brosnan, Cian O'Dea, Robert Wharton;
James Walsh, Emmet O'Connghaile;
Tiernan Mathers, Frank O'Reilly, Pierce Lillis;
Sean Reilly, Michael Argue, Killian Butler.
Subs: Ryan Corrigan, Michael Boyle, Israel Ilunga, Caolain Mathers, Peter Fox, Adam Loughlin Stones, Liam Kearney, Jordan Ajani, Niall McCarthy, Michael Brosnan, Jack Reilly
London much changed from last years final championship game against Laois with just seven same starters named.
Michael Lynch;
Daire Rooney, Matt Moynihan, Fiontan Eastwood;
Oran Kerr, Eoin Walsh, Tighe Barry;
Liam Gallagher, Stephen Dornan;
DJ O'Flaherty, Daniel Clarke, Ciaran Diver;
Joshua Obahor, Shay Rafter, Nathan McElwaine.
Subs: Andrew Walsh, Caolan Mulgrew, Gareth McDowell, Luke Kelly, Michael Carroll, Michael Miller, Patrick Dolan, Ruairi Rafferty, Ryan Tohill, Sean McMonagle, Sean Tucker
Quote from: Armagh18 on April 05, 2024, 05:19:36 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 05:05:17 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on April 05, 2024, 03:15:45 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 10:45:19 AMWhats the feeling on Shane Walsh in Galway.
Played first game or two of league and then got injured.
Has been on holiday since that and I see hes in Portugal this week too.
Definitely deserves a holiday considering all the football hes played.
But it seems as if he gets special treatment and that he seems more committed to Kilmacud than Galway.
But I may be totally wrong on that.
Odd post. Got injured in round 1 of the NFL and will be back playing for Galway once he overcomes it.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on April 05, 2024, 05:39:09 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on April 05, 2024, 05:19:36 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 05:05:17 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on April 05, 2024, 03:15:45 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 10:45:19 AMWhats the feeling on Shane Walsh in Galway.
Played first game or two of league and then got injured.
Has been on holiday since that and I see hes in Portugal this week too.
Definitely deserves a holiday considering all the football hes played.
But it seems as if he gets special treatment and that he seems more committed to Kilmacud than Galway.
But I may be totally wrong on that.
Odd post. Got injured in round 1 of the NFL and will be back playing for Galway once he overcomes it.
My gut feeling there's more to it than that but could be wrong
Yeah doesn't seem to be the most dedicated sort of boy. Don't know whether to describe him as flaky or if thats a bit harsh.
After over a decade of service I think it's clear there is nothing wrong with Shane Walsh commitment to Galway senior footballers. Best not to engage with that wum.
My gut feeling there's more to it than that but could be wrong
Yeah doesn't seem to be the most dedicated sort of boy. Don't know whether to describe him as flaky or if thats a bit harsh.
You are getting very defensive I just asked the question.
We'll see in few months time hopefully I'm wrong.
Galway panel picture today in Ruislip which includes injured players such as Shane Walsh which should end any more odd and pure speculation posts
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GKfEo2CWIAACuJm?format=jpg&name=large)
Quote from: Blowitupref on April 06, 2024, 03:05:35 PMGalway panel picture today in Ruislip which includes injured players such as Shane Walsh which should end any more odd and pure speculation posts
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GKfEo2CWIAACuJm?format=jpg&name=large)
I wouldn't turn down a trip to London either haha.
Great to see him there though.
Half time in a sunny but windy Ruislip, Galway 1-15 London 0-3. Cathal Sweeney goal on 30 minutes to give Galway a 11 point lead and game as a contest as good as over.
Quote from: Blowitupref on April 06, 2024, 03:37:59 PMHalf time in a sunny but windy Ruislip, Galway 1-15 London 0-3. Cathal Sweeney goal on 30 minutes to give Galway a 11 point lead and game as a contest as good as over.
Galways shooting has been very good
Galway really putting London to the sword this afternoon. 4 goals in this 2nd half to currently lead 5-18 to 0-4
FT London 0-9 Galway 5-21.
Quote from: Armagh18 on April 05, 2024, 05:19:36 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 05:05:17 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on April 05, 2024, 03:15:45 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 10:45:19 AMWhats the feeling on Shane Walsh in Galway.
Played first game or two of league and then got injured.
Has been on holiday since that and I see hes in Portugal this week too.
Definitely deserves a holiday considering all the football hes played.
But it seems as if he gets special treatment and that he seems more committed to Kilmacud than Galway.
But I may be totally wrong on that.
Odd post. Got injured in round 1 of the NFL and will be back playing for Galway once he overcomes it.
My gut feeling there's more to it than that but could be wrong
Yeah doesn't seem to be the most dedicated sort of boy. Don't know whether to describe him as flaky or if thats a bit harsh.
He's virtually been every present in the panel since the age of 19. Absolutely lives and breathes football, doesn't drink, rarely injured until this year.
It's incredible that if a lad throws a few dummy solos regularly, trys to kick spinners and has a tight haircut people assume he's flaky and probably soft. I've seen first hand the abuse Walsh has taken basically every day he's gone out in his career (at intermediate level in Galway it was as bad as it gets) and yet hes still there year after year
Add John Maher, Tomo Culhane and possibly Heaney to the ever growing injury list. I've never seen anything like it in the GAA. Records aren't kept on this sort of stuff but it must be record breaking in nature
London for Sam
https://westernpeople.ie/sport/gaa/letter-from-america-anyone-buying-or-selling-tickets_arid-13614.html (https://westernpeople.ie/sport/gaa/letter-from-america-anyone-buying-or-selling-tickets_arid-13614.html)
Bit of a farcical situation. Imagine travelling the New York to be turned away at the gate.
Quote from: RedHand88 on April 07, 2024, 07:29:24 AMhttps://westernpeople.ie/sport/gaa/letter-from-america-anyone-buying-or-selling-tickets_arid-13614.html (https://westernpeople.ie/sport/gaa/letter-from-america-anyone-buying-or-selling-tickets_arid-13614.html)
Bit of a farcical situation. Imagine travelling the New York to be turned away at the gate.
Connacht Gaa saying tickets will be available to purchase at the gate. I thought those days was over? sure for every other game they organise be it senior or underage you must have a ticket already purhased.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on April 07, 2024, 02:18:48 PMQuote from: RedHand88 on April 07, 2024, 07:29:24 AMhttps://westernpeople.ie/sport/gaa/letter-from-america-anyone-buying-or-selling-tickets_arid-13614.html (https://westernpeople.ie/sport/gaa/letter-from-america-anyone-buying-or-selling-tickets_arid-13614.html)
Bit of a farcical situation. Imagine travelling the New York to be turned away at the gate.
Connacht Gaa saying tickets will be available to purchase at the gate. I thought those days was over? sure for every other game they organise be it senior or underage you must have a ticket already purhased.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on April 07, 2024, 02:18:48 PMQuote from: RedHand88 on April 07, 2024, 07:29:24 AMhttps://westernpeople.ie/sport/gaa/letter-from-america-anyone-buying-or-selling-tickets_arid-13614.html (https://westernpeople.ie/sport/gaa/letter-from-america-anyone-buying-or-selling-tickets_arid-13614.html)
Bit of a farcical situation. Imagine travelling the New York to be turned away at the gate.
Connacht Gaa saying tickets will be available to purchase at the gate. I thought those days was over? sure for every other game they organise be it senior or underage you must have a ticket already purhased.
Isn't that great to see
Half time Leitrim 0-1 Sligo 0-9. Leitrim have the aid of the strong wind 2nd half. Result Leitrim 0-6 Sligo 0-15.
Looks to be a good crowd in New York, Ryan O'Donoghue goal for Mayo. 1-5 to 0-2 after 22 mins.
Mayo leading in the Bronx 1-11 to 0-2 at half time. 1-9 for Ryan O'Donoghue. Are they to do the same as Galway yesterday and go for goals 2nd half?
The big difference I can see at this level is kickouts. New York are ok when they get the ball but they can barely get their hands on it as they can't press Mayo and can't retain their own kickout.
Goal for New York has got the biggest cheer of the match so far. Latest New York 1-3 Mayo 1-15
Second goal for New York 2-3 to 1-17 that latest. Mayo from the next attack score a goal from penalty 2-3 to 2-17
A very good goal there for New York. Penalty to Mayo.
Result New York 2-6 Mayo 2-21.
The semi finals in two weeks.
Roscommon v Mayo
Sligo v Galway.
Connacht Championship very poor. 2 strong teams. 3 very poor teams and Roscommon just slightly below Galway/Mayo.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on April 07, 2024, 10:54:25 PMConnacht Championship very poor. 2 strong teams. 3 very poor teams and Roscommon just slightly below Galway/Mayo.
Mayo stand out team in Connacht by miles. Only team in last 20 years to perform consistently in Croke Park in championship which Galway and Roscommon haven't done. Galway even with full team rarely deliver in knockout games.
Quote from: Gael85 on April 07, 2024, 11:01:54 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on April 07, 2024, 10:54:25 PMConnacht Championship very poor. 2 strong teams. 3 very poor teams and Roscommon just slightly below Galway/Mayo.
Mayo stand out team in Connacht by miles. Only team in last 20 years to perform consistently in Croke Park in championship which Galway and Roscommon haven't done. Galway even with full team rarely deliver in knockout games.
They were in the All Ireland final with a full team less than 2 years ago. Sadly have not had close to a full team since.
With the injuries for Galway and Roscommon it's hard to see either toppling Mayo in Connacht this year and Roscommon,Galway under current circumstances will likely see All Ireland quarter final appearance as a good championship. Mayo on the other hand had Quarter final exits the last two years and heavy defeats at that. This summer should see an improvement with a possible semi final appearance and competitive in that game.
Sligo's development in the years ahead will be worth keeping an eye on. A lot of good young players coming through with a winning mentality.
Quote from: Gael85 on April 07, 2024, 11:01:54 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on April 07, 2024, 10:54:25 PMConnacht Championship very poor. 2 strong teams. 3 very poor teams and Roscommon just slightly below Galway/Mayo.
Mayo stand out team in Connacht by miles. Only team in last 20 years to perform consistently in Croke Park in championship which Galway and Roscommon haven't done. Galway even with full team rarely deliver in knockout games.
Not to make excuses (although I will), Ros, Sligo and Leitrim are 26, 27 and 32 in population ranking. All 3 rank in Top 5 counties with the oldest demographics, per CSO. (I double checked those stats in case Ed Ricketts reads this thread). It's a wonderful thing that we put it up to the top teams every now and then. I'm hopeful of a shock or two in Connacht.
Quote from: weareros on April 08, 2024, 10:37:16 PMQuote from: Gael85 on April 07, 2024, 11:01:54 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on April 07, 2024, 10:54:25 PMConnacht Championship very poor. 2 strong teams. 3 very poor teams and Roscommon just slightly below Galway/Mayo.
Mayo stand out team in Connacht by miles. Only team in last 20 years to perform consistently in Croke Park in championship which Galway and Roscommon haven't done. Galway even with full team rarely deliver in knockout games.
Not to make excuses (although I will), Ros, Sligo and Leitrim are 26, 27 and 32 in population ranking. All 3 rank in Top 5 counties with the oldest demographics, per CSO. (I double checked those stats in case Ed Ricketts reads this thread). It's a wonderful thing that we put it up to the top teams every now and then. I'm hopeful of a shock or two in Connacht.
Well, actually...
:P
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on April 07, 2024, 09:10:50 PMA very good goal there for New York. Penalty to Mayo.
I assume you are talking about NY first goal,
second goal was inept defending(understatement),
I know S Coen tries hard, but sorry that type of defending ain,t cutting it.
Simply not inter county standard defending
Venues and throw in times confirmed for the semi finals.
Saturday 20th Sligo v Galway in Markievicz Park 3:30pm
Sunday 21st Roscommon v Mayo in Dr Hyde Park 4pm
Two of the four semi finalists have named their teams.
Roscommon. Ben O'Carroll,Keith Doyle who missed the majority of the league return and named among the subs.
Conor Carroll
David Murray Brian Stack Niall Higgins
Niall Daly Ruaidhri Fallon Eoin McCormack
Enda Smith Tadhg O'Rourke
Dylan Ruane Ultan Harney Ronan Daly
Donie Smith Daire Cregg Diarmuid Murtagh
Subs - Colm Lavin,Patrick Gavin,Shane Cunnane,Robbie Dolan,Ben O'Carroll,Cian Connolly,Andrew Glennon,Keith Doyle,Conor Cox,James Fitzpatrick,Ciaran Lennon
Galway team the main talking point is Shane Walsh back and named to start and Comer named on the bench.
Connor Gleeson
Johnny McGrath,Sean Fitzgerald,Jack Glynn
Dylan McHugh,John Daly,Liam Silke
Paul Conroy,Sean Kelly
Johnny Heaney,Shane Walsh,Cein Darcy
Jack McCabe,Rob Finnerty,Liam O'Conghaile
Subs Conor Flaherty,Sean Mulkerrin,Eoghan Kelly.Kieran Molloy,Daniel O'Flaherty,Diarmuid Kilcommins,Niall Daly,Patrick Egan,Cillian O'Curraoin,Damien Comer,Rory Cunnigham
Get Comer starting and that Galway team will give anyone a game!
Other two teams named.
Sligo:
Aidan Devaney
Eddie Lyons, Eddie McGuinness, Paul McNamara; Peter Laffey, Nathan Mullen, Darragh Cummins; Seán Carrabine, Canice Mulligan; Cian Lally, Alan McLoughlin, Eoghan Smith; Paul Kilcoyne, Niall Murphy, Lee Deignan.
Subs: Daniel Lyons, Brian Cox, Daire O'Boyle, Donal Conlon, Dylan Walsh, Keelan Cawley, Patrick O'Connor, Brian Callaghan, Mikey Gordon, Mark Walsh, Luke Casserly.
Mayo
Colm Reape
Jack Coyne, Rory Brickenden, Sam Callinan
Paddy Durcan, David McBrien, Enda Hession
Stephen Coen, Mattie Ruane
Bob Tuohy, Fergal Boland, Jack Carney
Aidan O'Shea, Tommy Conroy, Ryan O'Donoghue.
Subs: Rob Hennelly, James Carr, Jordan Flynn, Conor Hunt, Conor Loftus, Darren McHale, Donnacha McHugh, Pádraig O'Hora, Michael Plunkett, Kevin Quinn, Paul Towey
Sligo giving a good account of themselves and leading Galway at half time 0-9 to 0-6.
Comer off the bench has scored two points. Sligo still leading 0-12 to 0-10 after 50 minutes.
67 minutes played Sligo 0-14 Galway 0-11
Quote from: Blowitupref on April 20, 2024, 04:40:36 PMComer off the bench has scored two points. Sligo still leading 0-12 to 0-10 after 50 minutes.
67 minutes played Sligo 0-14 Galway 0-11
Provincials not dead yet!
Quote from: Armagh18 on April 20, 2024, 04:58:39 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on April 20, 2024, 04:40:36 PMComer off the bench has scored two points. Sligo still leading 0-12 to 0-10 after 50 minutes.
67 minutes played Sligo 0-14 Galway 0-11
Provincials not dead yet!
Has been some effort by Sligo. Into added time they lead by one 0-14 to 0-13. Four minutes added.
Some turn around from their last game!
Ah ffs
Galway goal in added time wins it. Get out of jail card used and defeat so hard on the effort Sligo put in. FT Sligo 0-14 Galway 1-13.
One bad mistake punished. Real shame for Sligo who were the better team by all accounts
Hard to describe how poor we were today.
It was daylight robbery.
Missing three great goal chances in the first ten minutes didn't help but Sligo would have been full value for a win today.
Comer was the difference as usual for us.
He's the main man. Walsh might just be the most naturally talented player in the country but he just doesn't deliver on a consistent basis.
For every decent game he has he has another 4 shite ones. He's infuriating.
Pj doesn't get a pass here either.
O Conghaile has been poor in the league and was dire in London, while McCabe has barely played at all for the seniors yet both started today.
Absolutely not on merit.
If we plau like we did today we'll lose the Connacht final by double digits.
"Get out of jail card" and daylight robbery that I keep seeing being mentioned everywhere suggests luck on Galway's side, not really having that. An absolutely dire performance yes. A great performance by Sligo, absolutely. Their conversion rate was superb
But everything seemed to go against Galway, from the point awarded to Sligo that was 4 foot wide, to some of the first half ref decisions and the 5 missed goal chances obviously. If even one of those chances goes in it's a very different game. Not that it means it's in anyway acceptable to be going into injury time a point behind a D3 side but it does explain a bit of how they got there
Agree with the above on O'Conghaile and McCabe. Like I get they're young but still it's completely inexcusable from management. O'Conghaile hasn't done a single positive thing since R1 of the league and McCabe couldn't even make the u20 side last year. Cunningham and o'Currain have done significantly more than either. You could play O'Flaherty in the forwards either who's in excellent form
Quote from: Manning18 on April 20, 2024, 06:39:32 PM"Get out of jail card" and daylight robbery that I keep seeing being mentioned everywhere suggests luck on Galway's side, not really having that. An absolutely dire performance yes. A great performance by Sligo, absolutely. Their conversion rate was superb
But everything seemed to go against Galway, from the point awarded to Sligo that was 4 foot wide, to some of the first half ref decisions and the 5 missed goal chances obviously. If even one of those chances goes in it's a very different game. Not that it means it's in anyway acceptable to be going into injury time a point behind a D3 side but it does explain a bit of how they got there
Agree with the above on O'Conghaile and McCabe. Like I get they're young but still it's completely inexcusable from management. O'Conghaile hasn't done a single positive thing since R1 of the league and McCabe couldn't even make the u20 side last year. Cunningham and o'Currain have done significantly more than either. You could play O'Flaherty in the forwards either who's in excellent form
Conroy very poor today also, gave away at least 3 passes resulting in a couple of Sligo scores. John Daly could be in major danger of being dropped. Very skillful on the ball and good at picking passes going forwards, but now very incapable of holding the HB line and keeping attacking lines on the outside. HB line in general too porous (as usual) today. This is the first and biggest problem to be addressed.
Pádraic Joyce
QuoteIt definitely was relief, We were playing second fiddle the whole game but we stuck at it and we eventually got the break at the end. Disappointing for Sligo, probably would be kicking themselves for not seeing the game out they were the better team by far all day, they were in control of the game for a lot of the time so yeah we are very relived to be out of here and into a Connacht final in two weeks.
What I just can't get my head around re this Galway team are the things that we have been poor at/areas we have been weak in for a long time now seem to not even have been worked on.
Kickouts firstly. The "plan" if you can call it that goes like this...
If the opposition don't have a full press and leave one of our full back line free - Gleeson will tap it to them. If the opposition don't leave said corner back free he literally boots it as far down the field as possible and hopes for the best.
I was watching it very closely today and there was absolutely no deviation from this for the whole game.
Nothing innovative that you would see from other teams who seem able to manufacture space to retain their own kick outs.
And the length of time he takes to actually get the ball on the tee and get the kick away is junior C stuff.
Secondly - the speed of our transition from defence to attack off turnover ball is ridiculously slow.
We slow it down, go backwards and sideways etc. instead of getting bodies bombing forward at pace to take advantage of a disorganised defence. Instead we give them all the time in the world to get organised and start our slow ponderous build up play again.
It's shocking that we're still struggling in these areas of our game.
Sounds like Ros......
Quote from: galwayman on April 20, 2024, 11:56:47 PMWhat I just can't get my head around re this Galway team are the things that we have been poor at/areas we have been weak in for a long time now seem to not even have been worked on.
Kickouts firstly. The "plan" if you can call it that goes like this...
If the opposition don't have a full press and leave one of our full back line free - Gleeson will tap it to them. If the opposition don't leave said corner back free he literally boots it as far down the field as possible and hopes for the best.
I was watching it very closely today and there was absolutely no deviation from this for the whole game.
Nothing innovative that you would see from other teams who seem able to manufacture space to retain their own kick outs.
And the length of time he takes to actually get the ball on the tee and get the kick away is junior C stuff.
Secondly - the speed of our transition from defence to attack off turnover ball is ridiculously slow.
We slow it down, go backwards and sideways etc. instead of getting bodies bombing forward at pace to take advantage of a disorganised defence. Instead we give them all the time in the world to get organised and start our slow ponderous build up play again.
It's shocking that we're still struggling in these areas of our game.
The fact that these two issues have been ongoing through Joyce's time in charge is a damming indictment.
Quote from: mouview on April 20, 2024, 09:55:46 PMQuote from: Manning18 on April 20, 2024, 06:39:32 PM"Get out of jail card" and daylight robbery that I keep seeing being mentioned everywhere suggests luck on Galway's side, not really having that. An absolutely dire performance yes. A great performance by Sligo, absolutely. Their conversion rate was superb
But everything seemed to go against Galway, from the point awarded to Sligo that was 4 foot wide, to some of the first half ref decisions and the 5 missed goal chances obviously. If even one of those chances goes in it's a very different game. Not that it means it's in anyway acceptable to be going into injury time a point behind a D3 side but it does explain a bit of how they got there
Agree with the above on O'Conghaile and McCabe. Like I get they're young but still it's completely inexcusable from management. O'Conghaile hasn't done a single positive thing since R1 of the league and McCabe couldn't even make the u20 side last year. Cunningham and o'Currain have done significantly more than either. You could play O'Flaherty in the forwards either who's in excellent form
Conroy very poor today also, gave away at least 3 passes resulting in a couple of Sligo scores. John Daly could be in major danger of being dropped. Very skillful on the ball and good at picking passes going forwards, but now very incapable of holding the HB line and keeping attacking lines on the outside. HB line in general too porous (as usual) today. This is the first and biggest problem to be addressed.
Conroy made so many silly kick passes into the corner straight to Sligo, it was ridiculous. John Daly has always been one of the first names on the team sheet but he's had a couple of stinkers now, Sean Fitz also isn't able for the fast ground. I think we need Sean Kelly back at no 3. Rob Finnerty in fairness to him stood up yesterday, apart from that the rest weren't at the races. I think we need Molloy back in the team from the start too, he brings energy around the middle that we don't seem to have at the minute.
That should be black card for Jack Coyne.
Surely referees are wise to Ryan O'Donoghue diving.
Mayo tackling is top notch. Roscommon bringing a lot of ball into contact.
Ros can actually play a bit of football when they have to. Who'd a thunk it?
Mayo leading 1-6 to 0-8 but IMO Roscommon was the better team in that half.
Quote from: Gael85 on April 21, 2024, 04:21:22 PMSurely referees are wise to Ryan O'Donoghue diving.
When you're a Marquee Forward you have to look for protection from the Referee.
Big score from Conroy. There more in him. I know still recovering from a bad injury.
Quote from: From the Bunker on April 21, 2024, 04:47:47 PMQuote from: Gael85 on April 21, 2024, 04:21:22 PMSurely referees are wise to Ryan O'Donoghue diving.
When you're a Marquee Forward you have to look for protection from the Referee.
Was a fair tackle from Donie Smith.
Quote from: From the Bunker on April 21, 2024, 04:47:47 PMQuote from: Gael85 on April 21, 2024, 04:21:22 PMSurely referees are wise to Ryan O'Donoghue diving.
When you're a Marquee Forward you have to look for protection from the Referee.
Whats that got to do with O'Donoghue? ;)
Mayo defence excellent. Roscommon not offering any goal threat.
Roscommon have gone flat. Mayo's purple patch has killed the game.
Quote from: Gael85 on April 21, 2024, 05:08:10 PMMayo defence excellent. Roscommon not offering any goal threat.
Roscommon had at least three or four goal chances today and wasted them all, needed at least one to have brought that game to the wire.
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Quote from: Blowitupref on April 21, 2024, 07:37:48 PMQuote from: Gael85 on April 21, 2024, 05:08:10 PMMayo defence excellent. Roscommon not offering any goal threat.
Roscommon had at least three or four goal chances today and wasted them all, needed at least one to have brought that game to the wire.
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Quote from: Blowitupref on April 21, 2024, 07:37:48 PMQuote from: Gael85 on April 21, 2024, 05:08:10 PMMayo defence excellent. Roscommon not offering any goal threat.
Roscommon had at least three or four goal chances today and wasted them all, needed at least one to have brought that game to the wire.
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The chances were after I posted. Enda
Smith had a bad miss after a good catch.
They closed out Diarmuid Murtagh excellently in second half too.
McStays inside knowledge of Roscommon meant that he would know a plethora of their weak spots. Nobody knows the weakness of a team better than the teams own manager. And it's not so long since McStay was in the Rossie dressingroom.
The ambush of last year was not going to happen this time. Mayo did the minimum to stay in Division One. This date would have been larger on the horizon this year.
Both Galway and Mayo now meet to see who will be Number One Seeds under the guise of a Connacht title. Both have a lot of work to do. Galway are in bonus territory, as they won't be as bad as they were on Saturday and nobody will be talking them up. They will be able to drift into the final with little or no fanfare.
After the weekend displays, other counties that are not provincial champions will be hoping to end up in the Connacht champions group.
Deserved win for Mayo less wasteful team and made the least amount of mistakes. Will likely beat Galway in the final but will have to improve a lot to top group in the All Ireland series, not finishing 1st will mean another exit before the semi final stage IMO. With Buckley, Rochford on the management team improvement is very possible.
For all the media talk about Davy Burke it looks like a lot of their good work last year was more to do with now departed coaches Mark McHugh and Gerry McGowan. Would they have been as wasteful if McKeon, Ciarian Murtagh was available and Ben O'Carroll more up to speed? Losing two important players Harney, Murray to injuries today won't help matters and another last 16 exit looks likely.
I like Davy Burke. It's a tough grind being a Manager of Roscommon. They mix it with the big boys regularly and are expected from that consistency to move to the next level. This next level is not easy achieve. Teams pop in and pop out of the next level regularly.
On the Sunday Game, there was a poor attendance at Sligo v Galway. The time wasn't ideal, but it shows that neither county is interested.
Quote from: armaghniac on April 21, 2024, 11:10:48 PMOn the Sunday Game, there was a poor attendance at Sligo v Galway. The time wasn't ideal, but it shows that neither county is interested.
Galway don't have the best of support, might bring out more for the final but will be well outnumbered in support for the home final in two weeks. Sligo support highlights the lack hope they had for that match. Maybe with more performances like that one will bring out more support. Strong at underage with lot of good players to bring through yet.
Quote from: armaghniac on April 21, 2024, 11:10:48 PMOn the Sunday Game, there was a poor attendance at Sligo v Galway. The time wasn't ideal, but it shows that neither county is interested.
Nearly 5k I think, and most of that was on the terrace where the footage comes from. Charging €30 for stand tickets doesn't help especially in a stand where the view from lower seats is far from ideal. Besides it's a very long time since Galway brought a decent crowd to Sligo for a game.
On the game, wasn't expecting that good of a performance from Sligo, gave them a proper game and were well worth the position they were in the closing minutes, one unforced error was all it took to lose it but we were flagging a bit before that, and had it gone to ET we were most likely sitting ducks. Certain flaws still exist and the difference in what the teams brought in off the bench is telling but there's a lot to be positive about for the Tailteann.
Quote from: Blowitupref on April 21, 2024, 11:41:58 PMQuote from: armaghniac on April 21, 2024, 11:10:48 PMOn the Sunday Game, there was a poor attendance at Sligo v Galway. The time wasn't ideal, but it shows that neither county is interested.
Galway don't have the best of support, might bring out more for the final but will be well outnumbered in support for the home final in two weeks. Sligo support highlights the lack hope they had for that match. Maybe with more performances like that one will bring out more support. Strong at underage with lot of good players to bring through yet.
Not sure Galway will be well outnumbered at home in 2 weeks tbh, certainly wasn't the case for the qualifier game last year.
Mayo's support seems to be tapering off in recent times. Approx 7k or so Mayo fans at a short distance championship game there today in perfect weather doesn't seem excessive. Thought the Mayo crowds at the last two quarter final weekends in Croker were paltry also, absolutely dwarfed by Armagh fans on both occasions those weekends. The self annoionted "best fans in Ireland" title certainly has to be put back on the shelf for the foreseeable, cringe-fest's in times square or not
Outside of occasionally Armagh and Dublin, no football teams fans can really hold a candle to Munster hurling teams at the moment
Quote from: Manning18 on January 01, 1970, 05:45:37 AMOutside of occasionally Armagh and Dublin, no football teams fans can really hold a candle to Munster hurling teams at the moment
Not really fair comparing with the completely different setup in hurling.
The football provincials are not much more than a warm-up before the serious business starts with the group stages.
The Munster hurling round-robin has real jeopardy with every single game being critical given 40% of the teams taking part will be finished for the summer in a few weeks (and possibly even sooner depending on how results go).
Quote from: Blowitupref on April 21, 2024, 07:37:48 PMQuote from: Gael85 on April 21, 2024, 05:08:10 PMMayo defence excellent. Roscommon not offering any goal threat.
Roscommon had at least three or four goal chances today and wasted them all, needed at least one to have brought that game to the wire.
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Mayo lost a fair few PUCK OUTs I see...Christ that is just sloppy.
Quote from: twohands!!! on April 22, 2024, 10:34:47 AMQuote from: Manning18 on January 01, 1970, 05:45:37 AMOutside of occasionally Armagh and Dublin, no football teams fans can really hold a candle to Munster hurling teams at the moment
Not really fair comparing with the completely different setup in hurling.
The football provincials are not much more than a warm-up before the serious business starts with the group stages.
The Munster hurling round-robin has real jeopardy with every single game being critical given 40% of the teams taking part will be finished for the summer in a few weeks (and possibly even sooner depending on how results go).
This is definitely how fans view the provincials but the reality is you're probably facing a slow death if you don't win the province. The benefits of winning a province are massive - avoid Kerry, Dublin and Ulster champs in the groups, 2 in 3 chance of getting Clare and louth/Kildare as the seed 2. presuming you use this leg up to win the group you probably again avoid Dublin and Kerry and Ulster champs in quarter finals.
We looked like a tired jaded team yesterday.
Can't see major improvements in the next 4 weeks as we didn't see any in the last 4.
Davy will you pleeeaaasssse stop forcing Diarmuid to go back defending. Let him and Ben stay up front and be sharp and ready when ball comes up to them.
4 other forward no jerseys, 2 midfielders and a half back line should be enough back to keep the score down.
Quote from: twohands!!! on April 22, 2024, 10:34:47 AMQuote from: Manning18 on January 01, 1970, 05:45:37 AMOutside of occasionally Armagh and Dublin, no football teams fans can really hold a candle to Munster hurling teams at the moment
Not really fair comparing with the completely different setup in hurling.
The football provincials are not much more than a warm-up before the serious business starts with the group stages.
The Munster hurling round-robin has real jeopardy with every single game being critical given 40% of the teams taking part will be finished for the summer in a few weeks (and possibly even sooner depending on how results go).
But football fans aren't going to any games in those numbers is the point. If you took Armagh fan out of the All Ireland quarter final double header on the Saturday last year there'd have been less than 15k there. Similar for the Sunday double header if you took Dublin fans out. Those are exceptionally big games and nobody outside of an Armagh bandwagon will travel for them anymore
Hurling fans, especially in Munster, will travel for games currently tbf. Clare who are a small county have brought 35k+ to their last two semis. Limerick and Cork (hurling only) have huge support constantly
Quote from: Manning18 on April 22, 2024, 02:23:12 PMQuote from: twohands!!! on April 22, 2024, 10:34:47 AMQuote from: Manning18 on January 01, 1970, 05:45:37 AMOutside of occasionally Armagh and Dublin, no football teams fans can really hold a candle to Munster hurling teams at the moment
Not really fair comparing with the completely different setup in hurling.
The football provincials are not much more than a warm-up before the serious business starts with the group stages.
The Munster hurling round-robin has real jeopardy with every single game being critical given 40% of the teams taking part will be finished for the summer in a few weeks (and possibly even sooner depending on how results go).
But football fans aren't going to any games in those numbers is the point. If you took Armagh fan out of the All Ireland quarter final double header on the Saturday last year there'd have been less than 15k there. Similar for the Sunday double header if you took Dublin fans out. Those are exceptionally big games and nobody outside of an Armagh bandwagon will travel for them anymore
Hurling fans, especially in Munster, will travel for games currently tbf. Clare who are a small county have brought 35k+ to their last two semis. Limerick and Cork (hurling only) have huge support constantly
Cost/amount of games have to be putting people off. The 2 Ulster games and the Limerick/Clare hurling match were all brilliant watches at the weekend, but theres a semi final and final for Tyrone/Donegal coming soon, plus 3 group games to come. The product is great but isn't helped by wankers running it down in the media and by the price of tickets.
Mayo was loved by many neutrals for the way their played and made a lot of their games well worth watching. Am I alone in thinking Mayo right now are a bit boring and the upcoming Connacht final will be a real arm wrestling contest and not a game for the purists.
Quote from: Armagh18 on April 22, 2024, 02:27:26 PMQuote from: Manning18 on April 22, 2024, 02:23:12 PMQuote from: twohands!!! on April 22, 2024, 10:34:47 AMQuote from: Manning18 on January 01, 1970, 05:45:37 AMOutside of occasionally Armagh and Dublin, no football teams fans can really hold a candle to Munster hurling teams at the moment
Not really fair comparing with the completely different setup in hurling.
The football provincials are not much more than a warm-up before the serious business starts with the group stages.
The Munster hurling round-robin has real jeopardy with every single game being critical given 40% of the teams taking part will be finished for the summer in a few weeks (and possibly even sooner depending on how results go).
But football fans aren't going to any games in those numbers is the point. If you took Armagh fan out of the All Ireland quarter final double header on the Saturday last year there'd have been less than 15k there. Similar for the Sunday double header if you took Dublin fans out. Those are exceptionally big games and nobody outside of an Armagh bandwagon will travel for them anymore
Hurling fans, especially in Munster, will travel for games currently tbf. Clare who are a small county have brought 35k+ to their last two semis. Limerick and Cork (hurling only) have huge support constantly
Cost/amount of games have to be putting people off. The 2 Ulster games and the Limerick/Clare hurling match were all brilliant watches at the weekend, but theres a semi final and final for Tyrone/Donegal coming soon, plus 3 group games to come. The product is great but isn't helped by wankers running it down in the media and by the price of tickets.
Basically every game is on tv now too. That has to be a factor.
QuoteMayo was loved by many neutrals for the way their played and made a lot of their games well worth watching. Am I alone in thinking Mayo right now are a bit boring and the upcoming Connacht final will be a real arm wrestling contest and not a game for the purists.
Your alone, it will be the game of the championship.
Mayo are probably stronger based on the form.
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