Not sure if we have a thread already for this but couldn't find one.
Donncha O'Connor called it quits over the weekend aged 37, couldn't believe it last year when Cork played Mayo when they said he was 36 whilst giving Cafferkey the run around. He didn't play minor or u21 and didn't make his debut until he 25 and would always have thought he was a bit underrated.
A very good player. When Cork looked to be handing that final to Down he stepped up (along with Goulding) and did the business. Always showed for the ball and worked hard. Kind of guy you'd love to play with.
Very talented footballer must have been very frustrating for him to play on so many disorganized and poorly managed Cork teams.
Hope he enjoys his retirement and deserves any praise he's been getting and probably a little more. Sad way for a great player to go out a bit like Sean for us last year with a hammering but he'll soon forget about that and remember the All Ireland and the other great days.
Barry Moran gone too. Working abroad next year I believe.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 17, 2018, 09:46:14 AM
Barry Moran gone too. Working abroad next year I believe.
Could be the first of a few, that interview with Andy Moran sounded like he's very unsure of the future.
Cork's Colm O'Neill has called it a day. Unsurprising given all his injury woes. 3 cruciates.
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on July 17, 2018, 05:20:44 PM
Cork's Colm O'Neill has called it a day. Unsurprising given all his injury woes. 3 cruciates.
He was an amazing player but Christ he wasn't lucky.
Quote from: Maroon Manc on July 17, 2018, 01:56:40 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 17, 2018, 09:46:14 AM
Barry Moran gone too. Working abroad next year I believe.
Could be the first of a few, that interview with Andy Moran sounded like he's very unsure of the future.
Barry Moran wasn't getting much of look in this year i'd say he took the job overseas with that in mind also. Will be a big surprise if Andy Moran doesn't play for Mayo in 2019
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on July 17, 2018, 05:20:44 PM
Cork's Colm O'Neill has called it a day. Unsurprising given all his injury woes. 3 cruciates.
Great footballer that had cruel luck with injuries.
I don't think anyone retiring at the age Andy Moran is would be a 'big surprise'. Looked old this year.
Quote from: Syferus on July 17, 2018, 06:34:55 PM
I don’t think anyone retiring at the age Andy Moran is would be a ‘big surprise’. Looked old this year.
Retiring after regularly starting games this year would be a big surprise it would be less of a surprise if he was seen as bit part player. Did you expect 34 year old to look young? he's still quicker in the mind than most if not all of the Mayo forwards.
I thought when the mark came in it would extend Barry Moran's career a few years. They never really got to utilise him the last couple of years.
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on July 17, 2018, 05:20:44 PM
Cork's Colm O'Neill has called it a day. Unsurprising given all his injury woes. 3 cruciates.
Brilliant player. One of the scoring forwards I've seen. Either foot, any angle, could win ball.
O'Connor was a quality footballer who I think got the best out of himself.
O'Neill was just pure quality
Best of luck to both in retirement
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 17, 2018, 09:46:14 AM
Barry Moran gone too. Working abroad next year I believe.
Best of luck to big Barry, quality midfielder who had a bad run of injuries. Still, an U21 title, 7 Connachts and a decent number of County titles isn't too shabby even if he missed out on the big one
Éamonn Callaghan, Kildare's last link to the Micko era.
The Galway football supporter! For another year at least.
Quote from: From the Bunker on August 12, 2018, 12:11:56 AM
The Galway football supporter! For another year at least.
Ye had your chances and didn't take them. And yes, I was shouting you on everytime.
Ryan McCluskey, the longest serving player in inter-county football, has announced his retirement.
McCluskey first joined the Fermanagh panel for the 2000 Championship campaign and made his debut a few months later in the National League, the last year in which the competition started pre-Christmas.
His Championship debut came against Donegal in May 2001, two weeks before Stephen Cluxton first appeared for Dublin against Longford. The legendary Dublin goalkeeper now becomes the longest serving inter-county footballer.
McCluskey, who turned 37 in June, featured in Fermanagh's historic run to the 2004 All-Ireland semi-final, which they lost to Mayo after a replay, as well as the 2008 Ulster final, where once again they were beaten at the second time of asking by Armagh.
Fermanagh returned to the provincial final for the first time since this summer, losing heavily to Donegal, though McCluskey didn't appear in any of their four Championship games.
One of the best players to ever play for Fermanagh.
His early career was played as a corner back ( where he was excellent ) but he played the majority of his club and county career at center half back which was his best position.
Did he play right thru all them years or did he miss one due to his soccer commitments with portadown. By all accounts he could of played in the lower leagues of English soccer he was that good at it. Rory Gallagher wasn't bad at the soccer either. Fermanagh have had some of the best players about over the years
Paddy mcguinnes, Raymond Gallagher, Rory Gallagher, Owens, Mcgrath, Mcclucskey,Paul Brewster
Mccluskey is on the radio today for the first time
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Quote from: From the Bunker on August 12, 2018, 12:11:56 AM
The Galway football supporter! For another year at least.
Ye had your chances and didn't take them. And yes, I was shouting you on everytime.
And what chances were them. Name one time since 2013 that Mayo were leading coming into the home stretch and you could say they are nearly there now?
Sligo defender Charlie Harrison has announced his inter-county retirement at the age of 36.
The St John's clubman made his senior debut for the Yeats County in 2006 and won a Connacht SFC medal the following year. He was captain when Sligo reached the provincial final again in 2010 after beating both Mayo and Galway, only to suffer a surprise defeat in the decider to Roscommon. Harrison did, however, have the consolation of becoming only Sligo's fourth-ever All Star recipient that year.
"I'll miss playing at the highest level, being the best you can be against the best and knowing you can compete," he said in an interview with the Irish Times.
"Come championship time when you're in your best shape and you've worked hard to sharpen your skills and you get to compete against the best players in the country – I'm going to miss that."
Employed by the GAA as national co-ordinator of the Cúl Camps summer training programme, Harrison will continue to line out at club level.
George Hannigan the Tipp footballer also retired recently. A great servant. Always good with his time for the young lads as well. Best of luck George.
Quote from: AZOffaly on October 26, 2018, 02:03:30 PM
George Hannigan the Tipp footballer also retired recently. A great servant. Always good with his time for the young lads as well. Best of luck George.
Will be a big loss around the panel, can see in getting back involved at some stage in some other non playing role. Still no word on Philly Austin, would love him to give it another year. That's all we lost from last year and couple of good additions....hopefully 1 or 2 more
Kevin Dyas - county retirement
https://www.irishnews.com/sport/2018/11/24/news/kevin-dyas-calls-time-on-injury-ravaged-armagh-career-1492405/ (https://www.irishnews.com/sport/2018/11/24/news/kevin-dyas-calls-time-on-injury-ravaged-armagh-career-1492405/)
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on November 26, 2018, 08:51:59 PM
Kevin Dyas - county retirement
https://www.irishnews.com/sport/2018/11/24/news/kevin-dyas-calls-time-on-injury-ravaged-armagh-career-1492405/ (https://www.irishnews.com/sport/2018/11/24/news/kevin-dyas-calls-time-on-injury-ravaged-armagh-career-1492405/)
Sorry that Dyas was never long enough fit to reach his full potential.
His role in bringing the Abbey to the Hogan cup will be long remembered among educated people.
Quote from: armaghniac on November 27, 2018, 12:46:43 AM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on November 26, 2018, 08:51:59 PM
Kevin Dyas - county retirement
https://www.irishnews.com/sport/2018/11/24/news/kevin-dyas-calls-time-on-injury-ravaged-armagh-career-1492405/ (https://www.irishnews.com/sport/2018/11/24/news/kevin-dyas-calls-time-on-injury-ravaged-armagh-career-1492405/)
Sorry that Dyas was never long enough fit to reach his full potential.
His role in bringing the Abbey to the Hogan cup will be long remembered among educated people.
I think that is why the GAA is so special. Local heroes
Quote from: armaghniac on November 27, 2018, 12:46:43 AM
Sorry that Dyas was never long enough fit to reach his full potential.
Agreed - but still a class player. Was a leading figure in our Minor Team that beat Down in the 2005 Ulster Final on a scorching day in front of a crowd of over 60,000. That Down team would go on to All Ireland glory.
Kevin was also a leading figure on our team that reached the 2014 All Ireland quarter-final.
Quote from: armaghniac on November 27, 2018, 12:46:43 AM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on November 26, 2018, 08:51:59 PM
Kevin Dyas - county retirement
https://www.irishnews.com/sport/2018/11/24/news/kevin-dyas-calls-time-on-injury-ravaged-armagh-career-1492405/ (https://www.irishnews.com/sport/2018/11/24/news/kevin-dyas-calls-time-on-injury-ravaged-armagh-career-1492405/)
Sorry that Dyas was never long enough fit to reach his full potential.
His role in bringing the Abbey to the Hogan cup will be long remembered among educated people.
Did some damage to us in a county semi final and the replay one year when he was just a cub. A shame that potential was never fully realised. I wonder does he regret going to Australia in the end as i believe that was the beginning of his serious injuries.
Mark Lynch has announced his retirement from inter-county football. A brilliant servant to Derry. Played everywhere from 6-15 and in his prime would have got on any team in Ireland. Scored 1-8 in Derry's division 1 win over Dublin in 2014.
He was a good player to watch, very direct. A similar build to Michael Murphy. Don't think he ever featured on the International Rules squads, which was surprising , as their was players of lesser ability on some of the squads.
Mark Lynch was some servant to Derry. Won an All-Ireland minor championship at No.6 as an U-16 in 2002. Played minor and senior championship on the same day in '04. Played like a man possessed the day he kicked 1-08 against Dublin. He won National leagues at Div 1 & 2 but probably deserved more.
Best of luck to Mark Lynch in his stepping away from Derry, 1st name would look for whenever they played. Hard to credit still only 32.
Quote from: spuds on December 06, 2018, 02:13:03 PM
Best of luck to Mark Lynch in his stepping away from Derry, 1st name would look for whenever they played. Hard to credit still only 32.
Played the game fair and hard; all the best to him, from a Tyronie.
Why do GAA players have to announce retirement statements ?
Never understand this . It's not a professional game.
Quote from: Joe Mc Nallys Ballsack on December 06, 2018, 09:38:36 PM
Why do GAA players have to announce retirement statements ?
Never understand this . It's not a professional game.
Send on the statement Joe til I get a read at it. Thanks
The Future is now the past, shows how old we are getting
Quote from: Joe Mc Nallys Ballsack on December 06, 2018, 09:38:36 PM
Why do GAA players have to announce retirement statements ?
Never understand this . It's not a professional game.
probably as a mark of respect to all their supporters who otherwise would be wondering where they are or whether or not they were just dropped. and give them an opportunity to thank all the people who have helped them on the way
that or rampant egomania . probably the 1st
Quote from: rosnarun on December 06, 2018, 11:27:42 PM
Quote from: Joe Mc Nallys Ballsack on December 06, 2018, 09:38:36 PM
Why do GAA players have to announce retirement statements ?
Never understand this . It's not a professional game.
probably as a mark of respect to all their supporters who otherwise would be wondering where they are or whether or not they were just dropped. and give them an opportunity to thank all the people who have helped them on the way
that or rampant egomania . probably the 1st
I'd have said ego maybe. I think it's a complete load of bollox . Because ultimately unless you're in the top 5 percent no-one gives a bollox really
Hand the jersey on and move on . Again elitism ..
Quote from: Joe Mc Nallys Ballsack on December 07, 2018, 12:15:31 AM
Quote from: rosnarun on December 06, 2018, 11:27:42 PM
Quote from: Joe Mc Nallys Ballsack on December 06, 2018, 09:38:36 PM
Why do GAA players have to announce retirement statements ?
Never understand this . It's not a professional game.
probably as a mark of respect to all their supporters who otherwise would be wondering where they are or whether or not they were just dropped. and give them an opportunity to thank all the people who have helped them on the way
that or rampant egomania . probably the 1st
I'd have said ego maybe. I think it's a complete load of bollox . Because ultimately unless you're in the top 5 percent no-one gives a bollox really
Hand the jersey on and move on . Again elitism ..
People obviously do care, otherwise it wouldn't be mentioned. If you don't care, just ignore. I'd prob avoid going into a thread called retirements in that case though...
Quote from: trueblue1234 on December 07, 2018, 08:47:30 AM
Quote from: Joe Mc Nallys Ballsack on December 07, 2018, 12:15:31 AM
Quote from: rosnarun on December 06, 2018, 11:27:42 PM
Quote from: Joe Mc Nallys Ballsack on December 06, 2018, 09:38:36 PM
Why do GAA players have to announce retirement statements ?
Never understand this . It's not a professional game.
probably as a mark of respect to all their supporters who otherwise would be wondering where they are or whether or not they were just dropped. and give them an opportunity to thank all the people who have helped them on the way
that or rampant egomania . probably the 1st
I'd have said ego maybe. I think it's a complete load of bollox . Because ultimately unless you're in the top 5 percent no-one gives a bollox really
Hand the jersey on and move on . Again elitism ..
People obviously do care, otherwise it wouldn't be mentioned. If you don't care, just ignore. I'd prob avoid going into a thread called retirements in that case though...
lol
Quote from: trueblue1234 on December 07, 2018, 08:47:30 AM
Quote from: Joe Mc Nallys Ballsack on December 07, 2018, 12:15:31 AM
Quote from: rosnarun on December 06, 2018, 11:27:42 PM
Quote from: Joe Mc Nallys Ballsack on December 06, 2018, 09:38:36 PM
Why do GAA players have to announce retirement statements ?
Never understand this . It's not a professional game.
probably as a mark of respect to all their supporters who otherwise would be wondering where they are or whether or not they were just dropped. and give them an opportunity to thank all the people who have helped them on the way
that or rampant egomania . probably the 1st
I'd have said ego maybe. I think it's a complete load of bollox . Because ultimately unless you're in the top 5 percent no-one gives a bollox really
Hand the jersey on and move on . Again elitism ..
People obviously do care, otherwise it wouldn't be mentioned. If you don't care, just ignore. I'd prob avoid going into a thread called retirements in that case though...
;D very good. Think no harm to announce finishing up with county team, saying you are retiring has connotation of being paid but most likely just using same wording as professional sports people. To follow the retiring example it could be said plenty of players were sacked or relieved of their duties.
Quote from: rosnarun on December 06, 2018, 11:27:42 PM
Quote from: Joe Mc Nallys Ballsack on December 06, 2018, 09:38:36 PM
Why do GAA players have to announce retirement statements ?
Never understand this . It's not a professional game.
probably as a mark of respect to all their supporters who otherwise would be wondering where they are or whether or not they were just dropped. and give them an opportunity to thank all the people who have helped them on the way
that or rampant egomania . probably the 1st
For supporters the retirement of a favourite player can feel like the end of an era . I felt like that when Padraic Joyce retired.
Announcing a retirement is also doing the incumbent Intercounty Manager a service. It is making it clear that you are no longer available publicly and clears up the whispers in the background. It also clears up the situation for your club. Some are told they are no longer needed and retirement avoids the hurtful questions of being dropped or no longer needed.
To be fair, not all intercounty players get the chance to announce retirement publicly. A lot are dropped or fade out of panel during their inter-county career.
I can't wait for Seanie Johnson to announce his retirement from Cavan again.
Who's retired the most, or is the answer above? ;)
Quote from: Joe Mc Nallys Ballsack on December 06, 2018, 09:38:36 PM
Why do GAA players have to announce retirement statements ?
Never understand this . It's not a professional game.
Retirements are not only tied up to a professional game.
Only a few GAA players give statements when they retire. In the main county board PROs announce players retirements and wish them well in their future endeavors and i see no problem with that because over the years they have given great service to their county teams.
Cathal McCarron retired this morning.
Quote from: toby47 on March 21, 2019, 09:40:30 AM
Cathal McCarron retired this morning.
Saw that. Controversial enough figure I suppose.
Quote from: trailer on March 21, 2019, 09:46:22 AM
Quote from: toby47 on March 21, 2019, 09:40:30 AM
Cathal McCarron retired this morning.
Saw that. Controversial enough figure I suppose.
A very good defender aswell
A real boost for Athy. Still a classy player at club level.
Quote from: Aaron Boone on March 21, 2019, 10:43:30 AM
A real boost for Athy. Still a classy player at club level.
If he was available for Athy in the Kildare SFC final last year it might have made the difference, they only lost by 3 points.
Paul Flynn great team player at his peak. Decent honours list with 4 All Stars, 5 NFL titles,10 Leinster titles and 6 All Ireland crowns won.
His statement
"After 12 proud years wearing the Dublin jersey I have made the difficult decision to step away from the Dublin football panel. It's an enormous privilege to play for your county and I feel incredibly lucky and proud that I got to play for Dublin for as long as I have. Dublin football has played a huge part in my life and I will be forever grateful for all that it has given me.
"I was honoured to train and play alongside exceptional teammates week in week out, to have enjoyed the support of extraordinary managers over the years and to have had the support of dedicated, world class backroom teams. I'm grateful for all that they've taught me over the years and for the lifelong friendships that I made along the way.
"My football career started and ended with the support of my club, my family and my friends and to them I am eternally grateful.
"Since my back surgery last year I've struggled to reach the fitness required for inter county and to reach the standards that I set for myself. While my heart says play on unfortunately my body says it's time to call it a day.
"I've loved every minute of my journey with Dublin football and to have played in front of its dedicated and passionate supporters has allowed me to make memories that I will cherish forever. I move on now with gratitude to the next chapter of my life."
A real f**king footballer who was a class apart both on and off the field. Why he not stay out the Yr with the Dublin going for 5 in a row is strange, as he be one of the 5 subs coming off the bench bad back or not.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on May 01, 2019, 10:07:39 PM
A real f**king footballer who was a class apart both on and off the field. Why he not stay out the Yr with the Dublin going for 5 in a row is strange, as he be a one of the 5 subs coming off the bench bad back or not.
He has struggled with injuries the last few season and has lost his pace. He went off injured for his club during the week and probably deicided he'd had enough. One of the best players in the country in the early part of the decade and won 4 All Stars in a row.
He's a class apart. He would have stood out if he played for any other county at any time. He seems to be a decent individual as well because I don't think I ever heard anything negative about him. I wish him well in retirement.
A class act on and off the field, possibly one of the best wing half forwards to have played, great work ethic and could score as well. Managers dream player
A fantastic player. A shame we won't be seeing him come the summer. Has he stopped completely or just stepping away from dublin
Another good one departing the County scene.
Best of luck to him.
Quote from: Lar Naparka on May 01, 2019, 10:47:40 PM
He's a class apart. He would have stood out if he played for any other county at any time. He seems to be a decent individual as well because I don't think I ever heard anything negative about him. I wish him well in retirement.
+1
Class player, good luck to him in retirement. Injury probably hampered him in the last couple of years but was brilliant in his day
Great player. Great attitude.
Emlyn Mulligan packs in the County game.
The knees he says.
One of Leitrim's finest.
Quote from: Rossfan on May 16, 2019, 02:05:38 PM
Emlyn Mulligan packs in the County game.
The knees he says.
One of Leitrim's finest.
Has called time for this summer but i don't think he has retired yet?
He said he's "calling it quits" so I think it's goidbye
Quote from: Rossfan on May 16, 2019, 02:48:35 PM
He said he's "calling it quits" so I think it's goidbye
He has said publicly he hasn't retired yet but will Hyland pick him next year after walking away now?
Andy Moran. Great player.
Quote from: rodney trotter on August 26, 2019, 06:37:55 PM
Andy Moran. Great player.
At least he retired with national title won last April, small consolation for not winning the senior AI i know. Mayo's best scoring forward from play the last number of years. Probably the smartest player they had in how he could create space to shoot or produce opportunities for others and of course he was a big leader. Big boots to fill, players like him doesn't come along very often.
He can go back to being a Rossie again now.
Thanks for the memories Andy. Pity he didn't get the All Ireland medal he craved.
One of the Mayo greats. I remember being at the u21 final v Armagh the week after the 2004 final, he was captain i think?
Had a few quiet years, including being played as a half back by O'Mahony. I was there when he went down in agony in thr q-final v down in 2012 having done his cruciate, and in Pearse Stadium in 2013 when he scored a goal off the bench on his comeback - the Mayo crowd went mental!
He went onto another level in 2016 & 2017, a joy to watch.
He loved playing, you could see that.
At least he got the POTY and won a national title in Croker this spring.
He gave it everything, fair play to him, could do no more.
Quote from: Tubberman on August 26, 2019, 07:54:51 PM
One of the Mayo greats. I remember being at the u21 final v Armagh the week after the 2004 final, he was captain i think?
Had a few quiet years, including being played as a half back by O'Mahony. I was there when he went down in agony in thr q-final v down in 2012 having done his cruciate, and in Pearse Stadium in 2013 when he scored a goal off the bench on his comeback - the Mayo crows went mental!
He went onto another level in 2016 & 2017, a joy to watch.
He loved playing, you could see that.
At least he got the POTY and won a national title in Croker this spring.
He gave it everything, fair play to him, could do no more.
The crows are bit mental in Mayo alright.
He was a prime example to many young forwards looking to make a breakthrough that you don't have to be the quickest of strongest to excel. A very clever and skillful footballer as you say he gave his all and could do no more.
I would expect David Clarke,Keith Higgins to follow Andy into retirement. Boyle should stay on for another year.
Great footballer. I thought he was finished after his injury in 2012 but the attitude and dedication he displayed has been fantastic to win pity. Great example to us all and unfortunate never to win an AI
Best Mayo forward I've ever seen. Some great memories of him including the Donegal game earlier this month.
Andy Moran one of the greats.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on August 26, 2019, 07:38:18 PM
Thanks for the memories Andy. Pity he didn't get the All Ireland medal he craved.
There were structural reasons behind that.
The future will probably look on now differently.
He lost 5 all Ireland finals but it's different to say DB .
Quote from: seafoid on August 26, 2019, 09:39:40 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on August 26, 2019, 07:38:18 PM
Thanks for the memories Andy. Pity he didn't get the All Ireland medal he craved.
There were structural reasons behind that.
The future will probably look on now differently.
He lost 5 all Ireland finals but it's different to say DB .
A bit cryptic there seafóid?
You'll have to break that down for me.
He shouldn't retire. He should've started v Dublin
Irreplaceable
Shouldn't be let retire
Quote from: Gold on August 27, 2019, 12:07:50 AM
He shouldn't retire. He should've started v Dublin
Irreplaceable
Shouldn't be let retire
I think the last game he started was against Armagh. Given the impact role since then for a reason and why he's decided to retire (mileage on the clock)
Quote from: Gold on August 27, 2019, 12:07:50 AM
He shouldn't retire. He should've started v Dublin
Irreplaceable
Shouldn't be let retire
100%
Had the debate tonight in local and would say he could go on no bother. Most influential Mayo forward of my near enough half century .
One of all time Mayo greats.
Quote from: fearsiuil on August 27, 2019, 01:27:26 AM
Quote from: Gold on August 27, 2019, 12:07:50 AM
He shouldn't retire. He should've started v Dublin
Irreplaceable
Shouldn't be let retire
100%
Had the debate tonight in local and would say he could go on no bother. Most influential Mayo forward of my near enough half century .
One of all time Mayo greats.
He's nearly 36. Running a successful business. Has a young family. Sometimes you have to put your family first.
Quote from: From the Bunker on August 27, 2019, 01:55:42 AM
Quote from: fearsiuil on August 27, 2019, 01:27:26 AM
Quote from: Gold on August 27, 2019, 12:07:50 AM
He shouldn't retire. He should've started v Dublin
Irreplaceable
Shouldn't be let retire
100%
Had the debate tonight in local and would say he could go on no bother. Most influential Mayo forward of my near enough half century .
One of all time Mayo greats.
He's nearly 36. Running a successful business. Has a young family. Sometimes you have to put your family first.
His business thrives on his profile - more power to him. Thought he was underused this championship.
An absolute Mayo stalwart down the years. I didn't think he would get near the player he turned out to be when he came on the IC scene first. His hard work and dedication in achieving that would be a great lesson to any young lad starting out today. I wish him well in his retirement and hope he has a few years left in him to enjoy with his club.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 27, 2019, 12:56:30 AM
Quote from: Gold on August 27, 2019, 12:07:50 AM
He shouldn't retire. He should've started v Dublin
Irreplaceable
Shouldn't be let retire
I think the last game he started was against Armagh. Given the impact role since then for a reason and why he's decided to retire (mileage on the clock)
My point about him having to start v Dublin was that there is no point bringing on your goal getter or goal or score maker after the game is gone and your 12 points down. He HAD to start
Very very poor by Horan
Him and Star Donaghey best players to watch for me in recent years... Love a ball winner from ball kicked in early... Electric atmosphere, the football we all love
Quote from: Rossfan on August 26, 2019, 07:23:04 PM
He can go back to being a Rossie again now.
Can he really? Such scummy comments on stolensheep about him I'm not sure he would.
He is a Rossie to start with ;)
Good player, a servant of 17 years to the cause is to be admired. I am being genuine here, in his prime, would he make the Dublin team in the 6 forwards? Or Kerry or Tyrone forward 6 of the noughties?
Quote from: Gold on August 27, 2019, 08:10:52 AM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 27, 2019, 12:56:30 AM
Quote from: Gold on August 27, 2019, 12:07:50 AM
He shouldn't retire. He should've started v Dublin
Irreplaceable
Shouldn't be let retire
I think the last game he started was against Armagh. Given the impact role since then for a reason and why he's decided to retire (mileage on the clock)
My point about him having to start v Dublin was that there is no point bringing on your goal getter or goal or score maker after the game is gone and your 12 points down. He HAD to start
Very very poor by Horan
Him and Star Donaghey best players to watch for me in recent years... Love a ball winner from ball kicked in early... Electric atmosphere, the football we all love
Mayo tactics 1st half wasn't based on goal creating, scoring or kicking the ball in early. Their focus was on defending in numbers, intensity in the tackle, ball retainment and the majority of their points taking came from long range shooting.
Horan wasn't that poor in that regard, afterall they led Dublin by 2 points and held them to 0-6 in the 1st half.
Quote from: TheGreatest on August 27, 2019, 01:51:20 PM
Good player, a servent of 17 years to the cause is to my admired. I am being genuine here, in his prime, would he make the Dublin team in the 6 forwards? Or Kerry or Tyrone forward 6 of the noughties?
Seeing that his prime was probably two years ago when named footballer of the year and scored 3-24 from play that summer the short answer would be yes.
Always thought Andy Moran was fantastic and loved seeing how he created space for himself even when he lost a bit of space. One of my favourite players. However I was disappointed with how he threw in the towel in his last appearance. I know he was put on too late but he literally didn't try a leg!
Quote from: Blowitupref on August 27, 2019, 02:45:39 PM
Quote from: TheGreatest on August 27, 2019, 01:51:20 PM
Good player, a servent of 17 years to the cause is to my admired. I am being genuine here, in his prime, would he make the Dublin team in the 6 forwards? Or Kerry or Tyrone forward 6 of the noughties?
Seeing that his prime was probably two years ago when named footballer of the year and scored 3-24 from play that summer the short answer would be yes.
I dont think he deserved it that year. There was a bit of a campaign to give it to him.
His average per game was 3.3, O Connor's was 7.5 and Rocks 6.7, Mayo played a lot of games that year against weak opposition. And its not always about the players who score, James McCarthy should of won it.
The commentators frequently mentioned his age this year, 35,like it was incredible he was playing County football at that age. Bernard Brogan is the same age. Aidan O Mahony and Marc O Se played with Kerry at 36..
Quote from: TheGreatest on August 27, 2019, 03:30:32 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on August 27, 2019, 02:45:39 PM
Quote from: TheGreatest on August 27, 2019, 01:51:20 PM
Good player, a servent of 17 years to the cause is to my admired. I am being genuine here, in his prime, would he make the Dublin team in the 6 forwards? Or Kerry or Tyrone forward 6 of the noughties?
Seeing that his prime was probably two years ago when named footballer of the year and scored 3-24 from play that summer the short answer would be yes.
I dont think he deserved it that year. There was a bit of a campaign to give it to him.
His average per game was 3.3, O Connor's was 7.5 and Rocks 6.7, Mayo played a lot of games that year against weak opposition. And its not always about the players who score, James McCarthy should of won it.
The other two are free takers.
Quote from: rodney trotter on August 27, 2019, 03:33:59 PM
The commentators frequently mentioned his age this year, 35,like it was incredible he was playing County football at that age. Bernard Brogan is the same age. Aidan O Mahony and Marc O Se played with Kerry at 36..
How many of them had a torn crucial knee ligament and came back even stronger
Quote from: TheGreatest on August 27, 2019, 03:30:32 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on August 27, 2019, 02:45:39 PM
Quote from: TheGreatest on August 27, 2019, 01:51:20 PM
Good player, a servent of 17 years to the cause is to my admired. I am being genuine here, in his prime, would he make the Dublin team in the 6 forwards? Or Kerry or Tyrone forward 6 of the noughties?
Seeing that his prime was probably two years ago when named footballer of the year and scored 3-24 from play that summer the short answer would be yes.
I dont think he deserved it that year. There was a bit of a campaign to give it to him.
His average per game was 3.3, O Connor's was 7.5 and Rocks 6.7, Mayo played a lot of games that year against weak opposition. And its not always about the players who score, James McCarthy should of won it.
You can't just say fair play to him, and wish him well in retirement?
You have to try to tarnish what he achieved?
Quote from: TheGreatest on August 27, 2019, 03:30:32 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on August 27, 2019, 02:45:39 PM
Quote from: TheGreatest on August 27, 2019, 01:51:20 PM
Good player, a servent of 17 years to the cause is to my admired. I am being genuine here, in his prime, would he make the Dublin team in the 6 forwards? Or Kerry or Tyrone forward 6 of the noughties?
Seeing that his prime was probably two years ago when named footballer of the year and scored 3-24 from play that summer the short answer would be yes.
I dont think he deserved it that year. There was a bit of a campaign to give it to him.
His average per game was 3.3, O Connor's was 7.5 and Rocks 6.7, Mayo played a lot of games that year against weak opposition. And its not always about the players who score, James McCarthy should of won it.
I don't know where to start with such a reply. Was a debate about some recent winners but Andy Moran fully deserved his footballer of the year award in 2017.
Quote from: whitey on August 27, 2019, 03:58:09 PM
Quote from: rodney trotter on August 27, 2019, 03:33:59 PM
The commentators frequently mentioned his age this year, 35,like it was incredible he was playing County football at that age. Bernard Brogan is the same age. Aidan O Mahony and Marc O Se played with Kerry at 36..
How many of them had a torn crucial knee ligament and came back even stronger
It's not a dig at Moran.
Brogan is back from a cruciate. He isn't starting for Dublin but would be starting for most Counties. Brogan was hardly impressed busting himself to back into shape and Connolly strolls into the panel for the final 2 months of championship ,and was included in the 26 man panel v Mayo, ..
.
Brogan was apparently injured for that match though.
Don't recall any mention of him being injured for the Mayo game. He came on the previous week against Tyrone and impressed..
He got a big hit end of that Tyrone game(it was accidental by the look of it) which apparently took him out of the Mayo game. I think I read it here mind you rather than a "reputable" source but wouldn't be surprised as he took a big enough knock.
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Quote from: seafoid on August 26, 2019, 09:39:40 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on August 26, 2019, 07:38:18 PM
Thanks for the memories Andy. Pity he didn't get the All Ireland medal he craved.
There were structural reasons behind that.
The future will probably look on now differently.
He lost 5 all Ireland finals but it's different to say DB .
A bit cryptic there seafóid?
You'll have to break that down for me.
I think the x in a row all Irelands will come with an asterisk
Other Mayo stalwarts lost serial finals when the team wasn't good enough but
you couldn't say the last 3 losses lacked quality players .
Gaelic football is currently down a rabbithole managed by the Bodach,
a very long way from business as usual.
Quote from: rodney trotter on August 27, 2019, 04:49:10 PM
Don't recall any mention of him being injured for the Mayo game. He came on the previous week against Tyrone and impressed..
Brogan took an elbow to the jaw right at the end of the Tyrone game. It swelled up so much he wasn't considered for the Mayo game.
Moran has done brilliantly to come back from a cruciate injutty at his age to play as long and as successfully as he has. Worrying thing for Mayo is that they tried to move on from him, but they had to keep going back to him even in the last few years. Not only has he been Mayo's best forward but he also has been a real leader in the forwards for them and wil be badly missed for that alone.
I personally thought he was lucky to get POTY in 2017, but the media story was all about Mayo falling short yet again that year so I can see why he got it. For me James McCarthy was outstanding in both league and championship that year and I think should have won it. Last 15 min of the final he was immense and led Dublin that year.
I wish Andy Moran well. I saw him three times this year and his movement transformed the Mayo attack when he was on the field. They will miss him. Played in 6 All Ireland Finals which is more than most of us ever dreamed of. I always thought he got hauled ashore a bit too quickly in recent seasons. ( same with Boyle).
Class player. Thanks for the memories Andy, enjoy your retirement
Top, Top Player.
One of my favourite Mayo players and yes he made the Kerry and Tyrone teams of yesteryear. Serious player before injury that caused him too loose Lot of pace but his sheer ability made up for that.
A fantastic player who gave his all. Hope he enjoys his retirement
I saw him in sigerson years ago up in Belfast and thought his movement was better than anything I'd ever seen. I was surprised it took him so long to make the breakthrough for Mayo but when he did he was fantastic. He had to be admired for his work rate and intelligence of movement. Without him Mayo wouldn't have had the great teams they have had over the last half a dozen years.
The question is, how does Andy Moran compare with Ciaran McDonnell?
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on August 28, 2019, 06:32:01 PM
The question is, how does Andy Moran compare with Ciaran McDonnell?
In terms off what....
Football style?
haircut?
Football Ability?
Fan adorability?
Personality?
Attitude?
Quote from: omaghjoe on August 28, 2019, 06:45:36 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on August 28, 2019, 06:32:01 PM
The question is, how does Andy Moran compare with Ciaran McDonnell?
In terms off what....
Football style?
haircut?
Football Ability?
Fan adorability?
Personality?
Attitude?
Where do
Mayo people rank these football greats?
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on August 28, 2019, 07:09:33 PM
Quote from: omaghjoe on August 28, 2019, 06:45:36 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on August 28, 2019, 06:32:01 PM
The question is, how does Andy Moran compare with Ciaran McDonnell?
In terms off what....
Football style?
haircut?
Football Ability?
Fan adorability?
Personality?
Attitude?
Where do Mayo people rank these football greats?
I'd take Andy every day of the week
As an inside forward - his movement/runs off the ball were just top class.
Some man to get a yard for himself with clever movement.
Quote from: stephenite on August 29, 2019, 01:43:53 AM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on August 28, 2019, 07:09:33 PM
Quote from: omaghjoe on August 28, 2019, 06:45:36 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on August 28, 2019, 06:32:01 PM
The question is, how does Andy Moran compare with Ciaran McDonnell?
In terms off what....
Football style?
haircut?
Football Ability?
Fan adorability?
Personality?
Attitude?
Where do Mayo people rank these football greats?
I'd take Andy every day of the week
Ciaran Mc firing passes in to Andy be a nice watch.
Although I hated him with a passion when he was wearing the maroon of Crossmolina I would have Ciaran Mac just ahead of Andy.
Has to be Supermac because didn't have high calibre like Kevin Mac, Cillian or Jason Doc playing beside him. Mayo in his time didn't have the bonus of attacking backs, like Leroy, Chris, Boyler etc. foraging upfield to give a dig out.
Andy had the benefit of playing on better quality teams with a more even spread of talent.
I might be wrong, however I took from the tone of the question from Brannigan was that he's trying trying to elicit whether or not Mayo people valued an enigmatic genius over a more functional player (of undoubted quality) with an amazing work ethic and spectacular attitude.
Mac was a spectacularly gifted player, however he spent time unavailable to Mayo for various reasons. Andy Moran would have been sub-keeper if that was what was asked of him.
Quote from: fearsiuil on August 29, 2019, 10:28:13 AM
Quote from: stephenite on August 29, 2019, 01:43:53 AM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on August 28, 2019, 07:09:33 PM
Quote from: omaghjoe on August 28, 2019, 06:45:36 PM
Quote from: Owen Brannigan on August 28, 2019, 06:32:01 PM
The question is, how does Andy Moran compare with Ciaran McDonnell?
In terms off what....
Football style?
haircut?
Football Ability?
Fan adorability?
Personality?
Attitude?
Where do Mayo people rank these football greats?
I'd take Andy every day of the week
Ciaran Mc firing passes in to Andy be a nice watch.
Were they on the pitch together in the AI Final in 2006?
Quote from: stephenite on August 30, 2019, 12:57:00 AM
I might be wrong, however I took from the tone of the question from Brannigan was that he's trying trying to elicit whether or not Mayo people valued an enigmatic genius over a more functional player (of undoubted quality) with an amazing work ethic and spectacular attitude.
Mac was a spectacularly gifted player, however he spent time unavailable to Mayo for various reasons. Andy Moran would have been sub-keeper if that was what was asked of him.
Did you ever see Padraig Brogan play in his prime?
Quote from: whitey on August 30, 2019, 01:21:28 AM
Quote from: stephenite on August 30, 2019, 12:57:00 AM
I might be wrong, however I took from the tone of the question from Brannigan was that he's trying trying to elicit whether or not Mayo people valued an enigmatic genius over a more functional player (of undoubted quality) with an amazing work ethic and spectacular attitude.
Mac was a spectacularly gifted player, however he spent time unavailable to Mayo for various reasons. Andy Moran would have been sub-keeper if that was what was asked of him.
Did you ever see Padraig Brogan play in his prime?
I remember the reaction when he came on against Donegal in the '92 semi a couple of months after going back to Mayo! :D
Quote from: whitey on August 30, 2019, 01:21:28 AM
Quote from: stephenite on August 30, 2019, 12:57:00 AM
I might be wrong, however I took from the tone of the question from Brannigan was that he's trying trying to elicit whether or not Mayo people valued an enigmatic genius over a more functional player (of undoubted quality) with an amazing work ethic and spectacular attitude.
Mac was a spectacularly gifted player, however he spent time unavailable to Mayo for various reasons. Andy Moran would have been sub-keeper if that was what was asked of him.
Did you ever see Padraig Brogan play in his prime?
Yes
I went to the off the ball event in St Vincents the other night, i have to say that Andy Moran is a sound man. Well able to talk, some good stories and came accross very well. Honest and genuine and held no grudges or regrets about his playing career. Id say hes good buachaill to go for a few pints with.
Quote from: TheGreatest on August 30, 2019, 09:09:22 AM
i have to say that Andy Moran is a sound man. Well able to talk, some good stories and came accross very well. Honest and genuine ..... Id say hes good buachaill to go for a few pints with.
Just a normal Roscommon man. ;)
Andy came across as a choir boy, the sort of lad you would love to see your daughter dating. For me he was a fantastic ambassador for Mayo and gaa in general. He left everything on the pitch, did not fall out with too many people, how anyone would take McDonald (talented, but he knew it) over the dependable Andy is beyond me. He had huge ability to ghost away from defenders, fine player enjoy retirement.
Quote from: stephenite on August 30, 2019, 02:05:12 AM
Quote from: whitey on August 30, 2019, 01:21:28 AM
Quote from: stephenite on August 30, 2019, 12:57:00 AM
I might be wrong, however I took from the tone of the question from Brannigan was that he's trying trying to elicit whether or not Mayo people valued an enigmatic genius over a more functional player (of undoubted quality) with an amazing work ethic and spectacular attitude.
Mac was a spectacularly gifted player, however he spent time unavailable to Mayo for various reasons. Andy Moran would have been sub-keeper if that was what was asked of him.
Did you ever see Padraig Brogan play in his prime?
Yes
How would you rate him compared to Andy or Ciarán Mac?
Unfortunately his "prime" at county level lasted a very short period of time
Quote from: Rossfan on August 30, 2019, 09:50:02 AM
Quote from: TheGreatest on August 30, 2019, 09:09:22 AM
i have to say that Andy Moran is a sound man. Well able to talk, some good stories and came accross very well. Honest and genuine ..... Id say hes good buachaill to go for a few pints with.
Just a normal Roscommon man. ;)
https://youtu.be/bVJIg1wEGd8
Fast forward to 29 mins in the video and Andy confirms he knows what county he is from ;)
"You are on about that game in 2006. Never mind the game itself, the game was brilliant but the atmosphere around it like!! We drove into my town , my town would be the first town going into Mayo!! Okay well we say Mayo so my town is the first town in Mayo!!"
Are people really picking Moran over Ciaran McDonald. Jesus Christ, short memories.
Different type of players.. Not much point comparing them. McDonald was a creative centre forward.. Moran was a ball winner in the full forward line and finisher.
Quote from: Blowitupref on August 27, 2019, 02:45:39 PM
Quote from: TheGreatest on August 27, 2019, 01:51:20 PM
Good player, a servent of 17 years to the cause is to my admired. I am being genuine here, in his prime, would he make the Dublin team in the 6 forwards? Or Kerry or Tyrone forward 6 of the noughties?
Seeing that his prime was probably two years ago when named footballer of the year and scored 3-24 from play that summer the short answer would be yes.
In his supposed prime 2 years ago the idiot manager brought him off in the last 10 with the game in the balance v Dublin
People forget McDonalds free taking bck in 97 in the final I doubt
Quote from: Gold on August 31, 2019, 12:56:48 AM
Quote from: Blowitupref on August 27, 2019, 02:45:39 PM
Quote from: TheGreatest on August 27, 2019, 01:51:20 PM
Good player, a servent of 17 years to the cause is to my admired. I am being genuine here, in his prime, would he make the Dublin team in the 6 forwards? Or Kerry or Tyrone forward 6 of the noughties?
Seeing that his prime was probably two years ago when named footballer of the year and scored 3-24 from play that summer the short answer would be yes.
In his supposed prime 2 years ago the idiot manager brought him off in the last 10 with the game in the balance v Dublin
. The reason Moran went off was because he was injured and if there was a replay would have missed it, but never let the facts get in the way of a good story
Quote from: Gold on August 31, 2019, 12:56:48 AM
Quote from: Blowitupref on August 27, 2019, 02:45:39 PM
Quote from: TheGreatest on August 27, 2019, 01:51:20 PM
Good player, a servent of 17 years to the cause is to my admired. I am being genuine here, in his prime, would he make the Dublin team in the 6 forwards? Or Kerry or Tyrone forward 6 of the noughties?
Seeing that his prime was probably two years ago when named footballer of the year and scored 3-24 from play that summer the short answer would be yes.
In his supposed prime 2 years ago the idiot manager brought him off in the last 10 with the game in the balance v Dublin
He had torn his hamstring at that stage. Didn't play any club football in the 2 months afterwards.
Ger Caff just called it a day.
He had a tough job In a mayo team that played a high line meaning forwards often received the ball in an ocean of space but his timing in the tackle was gifted.
Best of luck with your retirement Ger. One of the few modern full backs who got zero cover because of the way Mayo played and yet made a decent fist of it.
Played his best football for Mayo the first time Horan was manager, one of those players that didn't seem to ever full recovery from they injuries he got. Didn't he play corner back instead of full back the year he won his All-Star?
Quote from: Cunny Funt on September 10, 2019, 12:14:03 AM
Played his best football for Mayo the first time Horan was manager, one of those players that didn't seem to ever full recovery from they injuries he got. Didn't he play corner back instead of full back the year he won his All-Star?
No, he was full back all year in 2012
I've been critical of Ger's performances in the past, but he donned the jersey and did more than I ever did. Best of luck. Who'll be next to go?
Quote from: Farrandeelin on September 10, 2019, 01:29:42 PM
I've been critical of Ger's performances in the past, but he donned the jersey and did more than I ever did. Best of luck. Who'll be next to go?
I'll be surprised if Keith Higgins and David Clarke stay on for another year.
Caff wouldn't have quit if he thought he could get fit enough.
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on September 09, 2019, 09:47:11 PM
Ger Caff just called it a day.
He had a tough job In a mayo team that played a high line meaning forwards often received the ball in an ocean of space but his timing in the tackle was gifted.
I felt his most natural position would have been corner back. I don't think he had the physical aggression/dirt to be an effective full back, especially when he was left isolated so often.
Good luck to him in his retirement. He always gave 100%.
Poor Ger was a scapegoat over on the Mayo Gaa blog anytime he played and Mayo lost in recent years.
Quote from: oliverkelly on September 10, 2019, 03:53:06 PM
Poor Ger was a scapegoat over on the Mayo Gaa blog anytime he played and Mayo loast in recent years.
Imagine the abuse he would have got if it was him marking Con O Callaghan a few weeks ago.
Killian Young.
https://www.gaa.ie/news-archive/news/killian-young-retires-from-inter-county-football/?fbclid=IwAR04C4rpWRjQahaZVDtofuTFSV_dbgJ1avxoUX5K3IUfis0lT7xlcBUVelw
Charlie Vernon calls it a day with armagh
Charlie Vernon we the physical prototype for modern footballers. I remember his quads having quads when he was about 18/19.
Quote from: gallsman on October 14, 2019, 08:41:42 PM
Charlie Vernon we the physical prototype for modern footballers. I remember his quads having quads when he was about 18/19.
Always thought he was wasted in Full Back for Armagh, a great player. Great lad too.
Bernard Brogan has called it a day with Dublin
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 24, 2019, 01:08:47 PM
Bernard Brogan has called it a day with Dublin
A very good player, wish him well.
Btw will avoid all irish media for the next few days due to the impending OTT lovefest .
Would it be fair to say that a lot of these Dublin/former Dublin players have P.R managers in order to stay relevant even after they retire.
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 24, 2019, 01:08:47 PM
Bernard Brogan has called it a day with Dublin
7 all Irelands. This was decided by a committee
A very good player but not a great player. Has maximised his profile off the pitch, he won't be going away for a while. Thursday morning must be the optimal time to get exposure.
Quote from: joemamas on October 24, 2019, 01:31:11 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 24, 2019, 01:08:47 PM
Bernard Brogan has called it a day with Dublin
A very good player, wish him well.
Btw will avoid all irish media for the next few days due to the impending OTT lovefest .
Would it be fair to say that a lot of these Dublin/former Dublin players have P.R managers in order to stay relevant even after they retire.
He has made a lovely tribute video for himself with Lowry, O'Driscoll wishing him well. Or sorry his staff have done it without his knowledge I'm sure.
An excellent player none the less. Always enjoyed watching him play in his peak years.
Have to say I thought he was class, always seemed like a decent enough fella too
Best of luck in retirement
Cracking player. Unmarkable on his day which he had quite a few of for a good few years even when Dublin were a good bit weaker than they are now.
Great footballer, thought it was him more than any other single player that brought Dublin into their hyper successful era
Best of luck to him on his retirement.
Happy retirement Bernard, at his peak he was as good as any forward I seen in my lifetime.
He's in the Late Late tomorrow night ::)
Quote from: Cunny Funt on October 24, 2019, 04:42:45 PM
Happy retirement Bernard, at his peak he was as good as any forward I seen in my lifetime.
I'd agree with that. In his prime he was a class act and seems to be a helluva nice, unassuming individual. I wish him well in his retirement.
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 24, 2019, 01:08:47 PM
Bernard Brogan has called it a day with Dublin
Great player, great guy, first to really monetise it.
13 Leinster titles, 7 Al Titles! Some medal haul! A fine player well rewarded for his football skills!
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 24, 2019, 01:58:14 PM
A very good player but not a great player.
They set very high standards for greatness in Kildare.
You must have missed his big game record.
Top class forward
Last of the startled earwigs??
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 24, 2019, 01:08:47 PM
Bernard Brogan has called it a day with Dublin
One of the best of the last 15 years. In his prime he was unmarkable
Quote from: thejuice on October 25, 2019, 06:13:18 PM
Last of the startled earwigs??
A great term for getting hammered. Andrews,O'Sullivan,Cluxton,Connolly played in that game also.
Ryan Tub asked the King if the Hill tonight where he would be watching the All Ireland next year.
Beyond hope for the rest of us at this stage.
Frank McGlynn.
14 years at intercounty senior level. Five Ulsters, one AI, another final.
Quote from: J70 on November 05, 2019, 03:31:00 PM
14 years at intercounty senior level. Five Ulsters, one AI, another final.
From journalist Kieran Cunningham
Frank McGlynn has no social media accounts. Always wore black boots. Asked for his hobbies in a Q and A in a match programme, he went for darts and cards.
Pre-match meal? Soup with spuds.
Favourite meal? Turkey and ham. With a Club Shandy.
Frank McGlynn - One of the most under-rated players of the last decade.
Quote from: From the Bunker on November 05, 2019, 06:20:05 PM
Frank McGlynn - One of the most under-rated players of the last decade.
Absolutely, one of the best footballers to play in the last decade. A player who could do it all. In the McGuinness era, he was every bit as important as Lacey or Murphy.
Eoghan O'Gara retired. Made a huge contribution to Dublin team over the years.
McGlynn had a great engine. No Messing or no aul shite with him. Great servant.
Quote from: Gael85 on November 05, 2019, 06:53:43 PM
Eoghan O'Gara retired. Made a huge contribution to Dublin team over the years.
His goal v Tyrone in 2010 was a real turning point for Dublin
McGlynn was always one of my favourites from that Donegal side. Reliable, no nonsense, he popped up at important moments frequently, and as some have said already - there was no aul shite with him. Agree with the sentiment that he's one of the more underrated players of that period, probably mostly due to him not being one for the limelight, but proper GAA folk know his worth.
Quote from: Schkite on November 06, 2019, 04:18:45 PM
McGlynn was always one of my favourites from that Donegal side. Reliable, no nonsense, he popped up at important moments frequently, and as some have said already - there was no aul shite with him. Agree with the sentiment that he's one of the more underrated players of that period, probably mostly due to him not being one for the limelight, but proper GAA folk know his worth.
Agree with all of this. Super footballer
May or may not be retirements but Ger Brennan and Jamie Malone of Clare taking a break for 2020.
Likewise McAliskey of Tyrone.
Worrying rumours in these parts too :(
Quote from: Rossfan on November 15, 2019, 05:55:24 PM
May or may not be retirements but Ger Brennan and Jamie Malone of Clare taking a break for 2020.
Likewise McAliskey of Tyrone.
Worrying rumours in these parts too :(
Will make staying in division 2 tough for Clare.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on November 05, 2019, 05:04:41 PM
Quote from: J70 on November 05, 2019, 03:31:00 PM
14 years at intercounty senior level. Five Ulsters, one AI, another final.
From journalist Kieran Cunningham
Frank McGlynn has no social media accounts. Always wore black boots. Asked for his hobbies in a Q and A in a match programme, he went for darts and cards.
Pre-match meal? Soup with spuds.
Favourite meal? Turkey and ham. With a Club Shandy.
https://mobile.twitter.com/RNF36/status/1191729385126191104
Vinny Corey and Dessie Mone both announced their retirements today, 2 of the all time great servants to Monaghan football.
No surprise really with Banty coming back in, Malachy leaving seemed like a natural point for them both to bow out on too, but that's a serious amount of experience leaving the dressing room. They've been part of the county team since 2003 and 2004 respectively. They owe Monaghan football absolutely nothing and their presence will certainly be missed.
Quote from: Schkite on November 27, 2019, 07:19:13 PM
Vinny Corey and Dessie Mone both announced their retirements today, 2 of the all time great servants to Monaghan football.
No surprise really with Banty coming back in, Malachy leaving seemed like a natural point for them both to bow out on too, but that's a serious amount of experience leaving the dressing room. They've been part of the county team since 2003 and 2004 respectively. They owe Monaghan football absolutely nothing and their presence will certainly be missed.
+1
Quote from: Schkite on November 27, 2019, 07:19:13 PM
Vinny Corey and Dessie Mone both announced their retirements today, 2 of the all time great servants to Monaghan football.
No surprise really with Banty coming back in, Malachy leaving seemed like a natural point for them both to bow out on too, but that's a serious amount of experience leaving the dressing room. They've been part of the county team since 2003 and 2004 respectively. They owe Monaghan football absolutely nothing and their presence will certainly be missed.
Both played their first and last championship game against Armagh. Corey in 03, Mone 04.
Vinny Corey played 62 championship games scoring 3-8
Dessie Malone played 58 championship games scoring 1-12
Best wishes to both.
Great service by both for the Monaghan cause.
Great servants to the Farney cause - some experience between the two of them.
Jim Gavin has stepped down.
He was up a ladder painting.
https://www.dublingaa.ie/news/jim-gavin-departs-as-dublin-manager
There is light at the end of the tunnel!
Didn't see that coming. Cluxton next to go?
Quote from: RedHand88 on November 30, 2019, 01:13:40 PM
There is light at the end of the tunnel!
(http://www.ipwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Dark-end-of-the-tunnel.jpg)
If Pat Gilroy takes over the reigns, It will be business as usual!
Quote from: tonto1888 on November 30, 2019, 01:36:31 PM
Didn’t see that coming. Cluxton next to go?
Was plenty of hints from the players in the media, a bit strange he didn't call quits after the All Ireland final replay. He showed more emotion after that final win than others, clearly it was a goodbye to incredible journey.
Dessie Farrell probaly likely successor. He managed plenty of them at Minor and U21
I see Terry Hyland has retired Emlyn Mulligan!
Quote from: Rossfan on December 19, 2019, 10:47:03 AM
I see Terry Hyland has retired Emlyn Mulligan!
Seems like Hyland didn't take to kindly to him walking away from the panel last summer. Reading his interview today, he's not retired but knows he won't play for Leitrim again until a new manager is in place.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on December 19, 2019, 11:31:59 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on December 19, 2019, 10:47:03 AM
I see Terry Hyland has retired Emlyn Mulligan!
Seems like Hyland didn't take to kindly to him walking away from the panel last summer. Reading his interview today, he's not retired but knows he won't play for Leitrim again until a new manager is in place.
He announced his retirement then he expected to not contact the manager to make himself available but for the manager to go cap in hand to him?
From reading the HoganStand article, he said he walked away for the sake of his mental health, as he was only back from a serious injury and wasn't on the starting team, don't think he classed it as a retirement.
Not sure who should be contacting who in this situation? Is it not the managers job to make these enquiries?
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Quote from: Cunny Funt on December 19, 2019, 11:31:59 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on December 19, 2019, 10:47:03 AM
I see Terry Hyland has retired Emlyn Mulligan!
Seems like Hyland didn't take to kindly to him walking away from the panel last summer. Reading his interview today, he's not retired but knows he won't play for Leitrim again until a new manager is in place.
He announced his retirement then he expected to not contact the manager to make himself available but for the manager to go cap in hand to him?
I don't believe he ever did that, just walked away after the provincial championship exit last summer, (that will happen plentyful next summer for players from the "lesser" counties) Going by his recent interview he expected to return for the 2020 season but Hyland has moved on without him.
"As much as my mind wanted me to stay, the knees were starting to give me a lot of trouble. I was having to ice them constantly. Not starting the last day was maybe the push I needed to call it quits. I won't say I'm retired, but it'll be good to go back and give the club my full commitment for a while"
Now he's saying the body still feels as good as it ever has... A large ego who looks out for No. 1, his absence will be better for Leitrim in the long term.
Cian Mackey retired from Cavan
Quote from: BennyCake on January 10, 2020, 05:23:42 PM
Cian Mackey retired from Cavan
Good player, could score some long range points that few other Cavan forwards. Made his debut in 2005? Serious commitment to the cause
A great player.
Clucko is staying on ;)
Quote from: The Hill is Blue on January 10, 2020, 06:10:39 PM
Clucko is staying on ;)
So is Dermo. Glad to see the pair are staying on. Pure class, the pair of them.
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Cian Mackey retired from Cavan
Good player, could score some long range points that few other Cavan forwards. Made his debut in 2005? Serious commitment to the cause
Yeah 2005 while still a minor.
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Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 10, 2020, 05:44:07 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on January 10, 2020, 05:23:42 PM
Cian Mackey retired from Cavan
Good player, could score some long range points that few other Cavan forwards. Made his debut in 2005? Serious commitment to the cause
Yeah 2005 while still a minor.
Mixed feeling on this. Grateful for all the great games he played but also a sense of he could've been better went on longer if his discipline and professionalism was better and I think he will regret that when he gets to 40. Sounds harsh but that's how I see it.
Another 2012 Donegal All Ireland winner retires. Leo McLoone.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 28, 2020, 06:20:07 PM
Another 2012 Donegal All Ireland winner retires. Leo McLoone.
An underrated player at inter county level, Leo. Often popped up with an important and nicely finished goal, and a very good ball carrier and winner. Rory Gallagher sidelined him one season, and I could never understand why. Was arguably the best performer through the season in the U21 team that lost the 2010 AI to Dublin when Murphy missed the last minute penalty.
Kieran Fitzgerald announces his retirement, some career he had.
https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/galway-and-corofin-stalwart-kieran-fitzgerald-announces-his-retirement-39157902.html?
Quote from: Cunny Funt on April 26, 2020, 04:02:04 PM
Kieran Fitzgerald announces his retirement, some career he had.
https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/galway-and-corofin-stalwart-kieran-fitzgerald-announces-his-retirement-39157902.html?
Yes, and hit with the death of his girlfriend Mairead Meehan (sister of the Meehans Caltra) in 2007.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on April 26, 2020, 04:02:04 PM
Kieran Fitzgerald announces his retirement, some career he had.
https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/galway-and-corofin-stalwart-kieran-fitzgerald-announces-his-retirement-39157902.html?
A fantastic (and long) career. And a sound fella to boot.
Quote from: From the Bunker on April 26, 2020, 06:33:02 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on April 26, 2020, 04:02:04 PM
Kieran Fitzgerald announces his retirement, some career he had.
https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/galway-and-corofin-stalwart-kieran-fitzgerald-announces-his-retirement-39157902.html?
Yes, and hit with the death of his girlfriend Mairead Meehan (sister of the Meehans Caltra) in 2007.
Not sure what place that has here, I don't think Kieran himself would appreciate comments like that.
Quote from: Duine Eile on April 27, 2020, 10:15:14 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on April 26, 2020, 06:33:02 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on April 26, 2020, 04:02:04 PM
Kieran Fitzgerald announces his retirement, some career he had.
https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/galway-and-corofin-stalwart-kieran-fitzgerald-announces-his-retirement-39157902.html?
Yes, and hit with the death of his girlfriend Mairead Meehan (sister of the Meehans Caltra) in 2007.
Not sure what place that has here, I don't think Kieran himself would appreciate comments like that.
Did not mean any malice. It was not meant in distaste more in an acknowledgement of this strife against struggles in his life. Apologies if offence was caused. :-[
Daniel St Ledger has brought the curtain down on his inter-county career with Carlow.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on July 04, 2020, 03:20:18 PM
Daniel St Ledger has brought the curtain down on his inter-county career with Carlow.
Great servant to Carlow football. Must of played every position bar goal for his county. Think he originally from Clare.
Colm Cavanagh. A great player that overcame a lot of negativity within the county to become a fantastic player for Tyrone. A real leader gone from the squad.
Quote from: trueblue1234 on September 22, 2020, 10:29:53 PM
Colm Cavanagh. A great player that overcame a lot of negativity within the county to become a fantastic player for Tyrone. A real leader gone from the squad.
With such a late announcement, you'd be thinking he does not see a AI Championship taking place!
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Quote from: trueblue1234 on September 22, 2020, 10:29:53 PM
Colm Cavanagh. A great player that overcame a lot of negativity within the county to become a fantastic player for Tyrone. A real leader gone from the squad.
With such a late announcement, you'd be thinking he does not see a AI Championship taking place!
Struggling with a few injuries I think and a first round knockout game against Donegal probably hastened it.
Peter Kelly (Kildare) has announced his retirement from inter-county football this evening.
Gary Sice 'unretired' for Galway this week.
Diarmuid Connolly
Connolly was one of the most gifted and complete footballers I've seen play the game but his questionable temperament let him and his team down at times and probably stopped him from being one of the greats.
I wonder would he be held in greater regard if he hadn't been with Dublin, the bottom line is Dublin didn't need Diarmud Connolly to win All Irelands. They were an outstanding team packed with match winners all over the pitch. If Connolly had been at a lesser team where he would have been the go to man, had everything go through him and constantly being tagged by 3 or 4 markers, would we have seen more of him?
Quote from: rodney trotter on September 30, 2020, 10:47:55 PM
Diarmuid Connolly
A sad day, a true Dublin folk hero
But his last match was the five in a row, what a way to go out
I retain hope that I might yet get to see him play again for St Vincent's under the lights at a packed Parnell Park some time in the not too distant future - there was a mythical quality about those nights - they always seemed to be nights - everybody was there to see Dermo, and he always seemed to pull something special out of the bag
Gaelic football's Ronnie O'Sullivan
What was his form like for St Vincents this year did it play a part in that retirement?
Quote from: rodney trotter on September 30, 2020, 10:47:55 PM
Diarmuid Connolly
One of the best players of all time. Sad day for the GAA.
Quote from: Blowitupref on September 30, 2020, 11:40:23 PM
What was his form like for St Vincents this year did it play a part in that retirement?
Didn't see much of Vincent's this year but I think he pulled something out of the bag in the last group game which they won to qualify for the quarter-finals, they were beaten fairly comfortably in the quarter-final
Vincent's have been in decline for a good few years, certainly since 2017 at the latest, they were pitiful last year when they scored about 0-4 against Judes in a Dublin quarter-final, Dermo not being quite the force of old was part of that
There were some flashes of the old brilliance when he came back for Dublin last year but at the same time it was obvious he wasn't the same force he had been
Dermo had that gift where he could make you feel things that other players couldn't, you have to go back to early Jayo, Vinnie Murphy, Keith Barr, Kieran Duff etc. for players who could exhilarate you in anything like the same way, he was old school Dublin - being visibly and audibly Dublin, and a certain type of Dub matters in terms of folk hero status - you (generally) have to be Northside, you have to have a swagger about you and if you have a temper and get dirty every now and again it helps
His two points late in the semi-finals against Kerry in 2013 and 2016 were exhilarating, pure poetry, they were mirror images of each other, one from the right, one from the left
I was sitting high up in the Hogan Stand towards the Railway End for the point in 2016, pretty much above where he hit it from, I wouldn't have been anywhere else in the stadium, even the Hill, just to see that point from that angle, I can picture it my mind's eye, that score will go down as one of the greatest Dublin scores ever, it was a glorious release of emotion
And I wouldn't have been anywhere else but where I was on the Hill for his point in 2013, the last few minutes of that semi-final were even better than the final in 2011
Seems quite young to retire at 33 but I suppose the game is like that these days. That performance he gave in the ai club final , against castle bar was it?, has to be one of the best individual performances ever.
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 01, 2020, 07:53:16 AM
Seems quite young to retire at 33 but I suppose the game is like that these days. That performance he gave in the ai club final , against castle bar was it?, has to be one of the best individual performances ever.
The training and lifestyle for these lads at the top is relentless and he has nothing left to prove so I'm sure he's ready for a break.
Adrian Marren after 16 years with Sligo.
I thought there might have been a lot more as lads got used to life without 31 hours a week of football/hurling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqcEq1hsT6s&ab_channel=PaulByrne
One of the most dangerous acts I've seen on a football pitch. Could easily have broken that mans neck.
Gifted but filthy.
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Quote from: imtommygunn on October 01, 2020, 07:53:16 AM
Seems quite young to retire at 33 but I suppose the game is like that these days. That performance he gave in the ai club final , against castle bar was it?, has to be one of the best individual performances ever.
The training and lifestyle for these lads at the top is relentless and he has nothing left to prove so I'm sure he's ready for a break.
Had a 2 year break away before returning last year. Nothing left to prove and had enough of the country scene.
Plenty of retirements in recent weeks, it seems this winter knock out championship isn't all that appealing. Adrian Marren at his peak was a top forward a happy retirement to him also.
Connolly wasn't part of the panel earlier in the year for the a league. Retirement might have been on his mind a while.
He was a class player but I don't think Gavin needed to bring him back into the panel late last year. They were going well without him, he looked off the pace when he came on v Jerry, bar the one pass whether he meant it or not..
Brogan was training hard all year after coming back from a ccruciate and missed out. There was probably other panel members annoyed too.
Quote from: rodney trotter on October 01, 2020, 01:24:02 PM
Connolly wasn't part of the panel earlier in the year for the a league. Retirement might have been on his mind a while.
He was a class player but I don't think Gavin needed to bring him back into the panel late last year. They were going well without him, he looked off the pace when he came on v Jerry, bar the one pass whether he meant it or not..
Brogan was training hard all year after coming back from a ccruciate and missed out. There was probably other panel members annoyed too.
Even Bernard briefly mentioned this on the Newstalk podcast recently. Albeit he avoided directly mentioning Diarmuid.
But it's a complete nonsense. Dublin were a little short at half forward / midfield towards the middle/end of the season. An area where Diarmuid could fill in and Bernard couldn't. It was Bugler and O'Cofaigh Byrne who Connolly usurped, and you'd do well to find more than a handful of Dubs who'd say we should have brought on one of them instead of Dermo when Howard and McCaffrey were taken off in the finals last year
Bernard was up against Costello, KevMac and Paddy Small, and I think can consider himself lucky that Jim decided to put four inside forwards on the bench for the replay
Bernard and Diarmuid play in different positions so were not in direct competition with each other.
Diarmuid was magnificent. Best Dublin outfield player of his era in my opinion (albeit I'd expect Fenton to pass him out in my opinion by the time he's finished). This is worth a look:
https://www.facebook.com/mauricewalshphotography/videos/1127587487362181/
Quote from: Hound on October 01, 2020, 01:53:29 PM
Quote from: rodney trotter on October 01, 2020, 01:24:02 PM
Connolly wasn't part of the panel earlier in the year for the a league. Retirement might have been on his mind a while.
He was a class player but I don't think Gavin needed to bring him back into the panel late last year. They were going well without him, he looked off the pace when he came on v Jerry, bar the one pass whether he meant it or not..
Brogan was training hard all year after coming back from a ccruciate and missed out. There was probably other panel members annoyed too.
Even Bernard briefly mentioned this on the Newstalk podcast recently. Albeit he avoided directly mentioning Diarmuid.
But it's a complete nonsense. Dublin were a little short at half forward / midfield towards the middle/end of the season. An area where Diarmuid could fill in and Bernard couldn't. It was Bugler and O'Cofaigh Byrne who Connolly usurped, and you'd do well to find more than a handful of Dubs who'd say we should have brought on one of them instead of Dermo when Howard and McCaffrey were taken off in the finals last year
Bernard was up against Costello, KevMac and Paddy Small, and I think can consider himself lucky that Jim decided to put four inside forwards on the bench for the replay
Bernard and Diarmuid play in different positions so were not in direct competition with each other.
Diarmuid was magnificent. Best Dublin outfield player of his era in my opinion (albeit I'd expect Fenton to pass him out in my opinion by the time he's finished). This is worth a look:
https://www.facebook.com/mauricewalshphotography/videos/1127587487362181/
He mentioned him directly in his book
Quote from: Taylor on October 01, 2020, 04:48:26 PM
Quote from: Hound on October 01, 2020, 01:53:29 PM
Quote from: rodney trotter on October 01, 2020, 01:24:02 PM
Connolly wasn't part of the panel earlier in the year for the a league. Retirement might have been on his mind a while.
He was a class player but I don't think Gavin needed to bring him back into the panel late last year. They were going well without him, he looked off the pace when he came on v Jerry, bar the one pass whether he meant it or not..
Brogan was training hard all year after coming back from a ccruciate and missed out. There was probably other panel members annoyed too.
Even Bernard briefly mentioned this on the Newstalk podcast recently. Albeit he avoided directly mentioning Diarmuid.
But it's a complete nonsense. Dublin were a little short at half forward / midfield towards the middle/end of the season. An area where Diarmuid could fill in and Bernard couldn't. It was Bugler and O'Cofaigh Byrne who Connolly usurped, and you'd do well to find more than a handful of Dubs who'd say we should have brought on one of them instead of Dermo when Howard and McCaffrey were taken off in the finals last year
Bernard was up against Costello, KevMac and Paddy Small, and I think can consider himself lucky that Jim decided to put four inside forwards on the bench for the replay
Bernard and Diarmuid play in different positions so were not in direct competition with each other.
Diarmuid was magnificent. Best Dublin outfield player of his era in my opinion (albeit I'd expect Fenton to pass him out in my opinion by the time he's finished). This is worth a look:
https://www.facebook.com/mauricewalshphotography/videos/1127587487362181/
He mentioned him directly in his book
Out of interest what was the direct quote in that book?
There was a write up in the Sunday Independent with quotes from Brogans book. I thought Hound being a Dub would be aware of that..
Quote from: rodney trotter on October 01, 2020, 06:26:31 PM
There was a write up in the Sunday Independent with quotes from Brogans book. I thought Hound being a Dub would be aware of that..
Would never read the Sindo!
Point still stands though that Diarmuid getting recalled had no impact on Bernard, because they play different positions. Bernard cannot play out the field, that's where Dublin were short, that's why Connolly was recalled.
I forgot Paddy Andrews being ahead of Brogan too. He could rightly moan that the 2 Paddys, Costello and Kev Mac all got more chances than he did to stake his claim (and O'Gara was behind them all). But managers have to make tough decisions and last year we happened to have a lot of depth in the full forward line, not to mention that the incumbents Rock, Con and Mannion were always playing well enough to retain their starting positions.
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Quote from: rodney trotter on October 01, 2020, 01:24:02 PM
Connolly wasn't part of the panel earlier in the year for the a league. Retirement might have been on his mind a while.
He was a class player but I don't think Gavin needed to bring him back into the panel late last year. They were going well without him, he looked off the pace when he came on v Jerry, bar the one pass whether he meant it or not..
Brogan was training hard all year after coming back from a ccruciate and missed out. There was probably other panel members annoyed too.
Even Bernard briefly mentioned this on the Newstalk podcast recently. Albeit he avoided directly mentioning Diarmuid.
But it's a complete nonsense. Dublin were a little short at half forward / midfield towards the middle/end of the season. An area where Diarmuid could fill in and Bernard couldn't. It was Bugler and O'Cofaigh Byrne who Connolly usurped, and you'd do well to find more than a handful of Dubs who'd say we should have brought on one of them instead of Dermo when Howard and McCaffrey were taken off in the finals last year
Bernard was up against Costello, KevMac and Paddy Small, and I think can consider himself lucky that Jim decided to put four inside forwards on the bench for the replay
Bernard and Diarmuid play in different positions so were not in direct competition with each other.
Diarmuid was magnificent. Best Dublin outfield player of his era in my opinion (albeit I'd expect Fenton to pass him out in my opinion by the time he's finished). This is worth a look:
https://www.facebook.com/mauricewalshphotography/videos/1127587487362181/
He mentioned him directly in his book
Out of interest what was the direct quote in that book?
Having read Brogan's book his problem for last 2 years was he tried to turn himself into a team player rather than a scorer. When he realised that wasn't working with the management he went back to being a shooter in training near the end of last season and that got him a place on the bench. He didn't have a problem with Dermo coming back.
H knew himself Rock. Mannion & Con were ahead of him and he was competing with the likes of O'Gara, Andrews & Costello for a place on the bench
It was a shit day for the Dubs, but Connolly scored two of the best individual points I've ever seen in the 2014 semi against Donegal, weaving his way through three or four tackles each time before finishing one with his left (first half), the other with his right (second half). Got a couple more nice long range ones in the first half too during that early period when everything the Dubs hit was sailing over.
I loved watching Connolly as much as anyone but it's a bit perverse really that he's getting so much more fanfare for retiring than say his counterpart Bernard Brogan. Yes Connolly was much more talented and easy on the eye but you'd be off your rocker to say he was a better player for Dublin. I'd say he had about 60% worth of Brogans contribution over the years.
We're a strange society, we gravitate far more to natural talent than people who max out their ability. I suppose cos the former is more rare
Connolly was one of those elite players from other counties you loved seeing on the pitch, like Cooper, Stevie O'Neill, Joyce. Players who could turn a game with an injection of magic. Superb footballer
Quote from: JoG2 on October 03, 2020, 11:00:22 AM
Connolly was one of those elite players from other counties you loved seeing on the pitch, like Cooper, Stevie O'Neill, Joyce. Players who could turn a game with an injection of magic. Superb footballer
Connolly was so overrated. Only thing of note I seen him do was that goal in the club final. I never seen him turn a game the way those others did, especially the first two.
Quote from: BennyCake on October 03, 2020, 11:13:13 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 03, 2020, 11:00:22 AM
Connolly was one of those elite players from other counties you loved seeing on the pitch, like Cooper, Stevie O'Neill, Joyce. Players who could turn a game with an injection of magic. Superb footballer
Connolly was so overrated. Only thing of note I seen him do was that goal in the club final. I never seen him turn a game the way those others did, especially the first two.
With some of your fantastical posts on players from different sports down the years Bennycake, I'll stick with my own opinion on Connolly ;D
Quote from: BennyCake on October 03, 2020, 11:13:13 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 03, 2020, 11:00:22 AM
Connolly was one of those elite players from other counties you loved seeing on the pitch, like Cooper, Stevie O'Neill, Joyce. Players who could turn a game with an injection of magic. Superb footballer
Connolly was so overrated. Only thing of note I seen him do was that goal in the club final. I never seen him turn a game the way those others did, especially the first two.
Funny how you specify the first two, considering the latter of that trio had by far the biggest effect on the biggest day of all, 9 points in the second half of an All Ireland final to swing it. Mad how that performance (the highest scoring final performance in modern era) gets forgotten.
Connolly did have a game of that ilk once, the 2011 Quarter final against Tyrone.
That club final was up there with the best performances I have ever seen in Croke park. In fact it was probably the best I have seen.
Brogan a different beast. He had everything and wasn't controversial so people talk less about him. He was a machine in his time and had everything - talent, work rate, consistency and discipline. Connolly to be fair probably had the first two but lacked the discipline and probably wasn't as consistent either. He also could be wound up so could have been perceived a weak link when you'd the likes of the mcgees going at him. Was it him who Eamon was phoning? Mad story.
[edit] https://www.donegaldaily.com/2016/08/27/gaa-star-mcgee-admits-he-regularly-called-dubs-star-to-abuse-him-down-phoneline/ (https://www.donegaldaily.com/2016/08/27/gaa-star-mcgee-admits-he-regularly-called-dubs-star-to-abuse-him-down-phoneline/)
Quote from: Manning18 on October 03, 2020, 11:30:02 AM
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Quote from: JoG2 on October 03, 2020, 11:00:22 AM
Connolly was one of those elite players from other counties you loved seeing on the pitch, like Cooper, Stevie O'Neill, Joyce. Players who could turn a game with an injection of magic. Superb footballer
Connolly was so overrated. Only thing of note I seen him do was that goal in the club final. I never seen him turn a game the way those others did, especially the first two.
Funny how you specify the first two, considering the latter of that trio had by far the biggest effect on the biggest day of all, 9 points in the second half of an All Ireland final to swing it. Mad how that performance (the highest scoring final performance in modern era) gets forgotten.
Connolly did have a game of that ilk once, the 2011 Quarter final against Tyrone.
I haven't forgot Joyce's AI final tally. A great player he was, but I felt the other two had the ability to thread passes, or take outrageous scores that lifted their team or turn a game.
Quote from: BennyCake on October 03, 2020, 01:14:03 PM
Quote from: Manning18 on October 03, 2020, 11:30:02 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 03, 2020, 11:13:13 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 03, 2020, 11:00:22 AM
Connolly was one of those elite players from other counties you loved seeing on the pitch, like Cooper, Stevie O'Neill, Joyce. Players who could turn a game with an injection of magic. Superb footballer
Connolly was so overrated. Only thing of note I seen him do was that goal in the club final. I never seen him turn a game the way those others did, especially the first two.
Funny how you specify the first two, considering the latter of that trio had by far the biggest effect on the biggest day of all, 9 points in the second half of an All Ireland final to swing it. Mad how that performance (the highest scoring final performance in modern era) gets forgotten.
Connolly did have a game of that ilk once, the 2011 Quarter final against Tyrone.
I haven't forgot Joyce's AI final tally. A great player he was, but I felt the other two had the ability to thread passes, or take outrageous scores that lifted their team or turn a game.
Jaysus, Joyce played the centre forward 'Quarterback' role long before Cooper did the same and O'Neill was never known as a passer or played outside. They're all greats but O'Neill is a firm third to the other two
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Quote from: BennyCake on October 03, 2020, 11:13:13 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 03, 2020, 11:00:22 AM
Connolly was one of those elite players from other counties you loved seeing on the pitch, like Cooper, Stevie O'Neill, Joyce. Players who could turn a game with an injection of magic. Superb footballer
Connolly was so overrated. Only thing of note I seen him do was that goal in the club final. I never seen him turn a game the way those others did, especially the first two.
Funny how you specify the first two, considering the latter of that trio had by far the biggest effect on the biggest day of all, 9 points in the second half of an All Ireland final to swing it. Mad how that performance (the highest scoring final performance in modern era) gets forgotten.
Connolly did have a game of that ilk once, the 2011 Quarter final against Tyrone.
I haven't forgot Joyce's AI final tally. A great player he was, but I felt the other two had the ability to thread passes, or take outrageous scores that lifted their team or turn a game.
Pádriac Joyce!
It's gas to see some of the different perceptions that people have of players, it's insane to me that Joyce could be considered as anything else bar an unbelievable passer and distributor of the ball, he'd be country miles ahead of O'Neill on that aspect of the game for me.
Quote from: An Fhairche Abu on October 03, 2020, 01:46:47 PM
It's gas to see some of the different perceptions that people have of players, it's insane to me that Joyce could be considered as anything else bar an unbelievable passer and distributor of the ball, he'd be country miles ahead of O'Neill on that aspect of the game for me.
O'Neill was an unbelievable passer, had magnificent vision, two footed, he was a natural no 11 but Tyrone had a certain Brian McGuigan there so he was utilised more so inside. He won an All Star at 11 in his debut season for Tyrone.
Joyce was a great player but I think it's ridiculous to say he was a country mile ahead of O'Neill when it came to passing or distribution. O'Neill had few peers in that regard when he played the game.
Trying my best not to upset or diminish anyone from Tyrone, so il say that Peter Canavan is the greatest player I personally (30s) have seen. I thought Sean Cavanagh along with Gooch were the players of the noughties. I'd have Dooher next in Tyrone terms, maybe with Jordan and McGuigan. Only after those would O'Neill and Mugsy feature. O'Neill was exceptional in 05. Out of interest, and conceding that he had his fair share of injuries, how many years did he even consistently start outside of that? 2?
He got 3 all stars but suffered badly with injuries. I personally would have him 2nd only to Canavan in natural ability but was robbed of a few years unfortunately. Doesn't compare to Joyce for longevity. Both fantastic players.
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Trying my best not to upset or diminish anyone from Tyrone, so il say that Peter Canavan is the greatest player I personally (30s) have seen. I thought Sean Cavanagh along with Gooch were the players of the noughties. I'd have Dooher next in Tyrone terms, maybe with Jordan and McGuigan. Only after those would O'Neill and Mugsy feature. O'Neill was exceptional in 05. Out of interest, and conceding that he had his fair share of injuries, how many years did he even consistently start outside of that? 2?
O'Neill and McGuigan were blighted by injuries unfortunately but their ability shone through when they were fit and healthy. I'd say that's a fair summation in terms of Tyrone players.
Connolly had massive talent. I don't for 1 moment think his footballing talent was overrated. His discipline was shocking.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?ab_channel=PaulByrne&v=AqcEq1hsT6s/watch?ab_channel=PaulByrne&v=AqcEq1hsT6s
That is horrific. No push. No need. Just the needless drive of the knee into the back of the head of a player on the ground. Real nasty.
Canavan had his own issues. As a Armagh man Dooher would have done plenty of pulling and dragging but never saw him do anything dangerous other than on the scoreboard
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Diarmuid Connolly
A sad day, a true Dublin folk hero
But his last match was the five in a row, what a way to go out
I retain hope that I might yet get to see him play again for St Vincent's under the lights at a packed Parnell Park some time in the not too distant future - there was a mythical quality about those nights - they always seemed to be nights - everybody was there to see Dermo, and he always seemed to pull something special out of the bag
Gaelic football's Ronnie O'Sullivan
+1.
He was a fantastic player. Sad that he has retired
On the ONeill debate, as an armagh man I hated him. As a football fan he was brilliant. Can't say anymore than rhat
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It's gas to see some of the different perceptions that people have of players, it's insane to me that Joyce could be considered as anything else bar an unbelievable passer and distributor of the ball, he'd be country miles ahead of O'Neill on that aspect of the game for me.
O'Neill was an unbelievable passer, had magnificent vision, two footed, he was a natural no 11 but Tyrone had a certain Brian McGuigan there so he was utilised more so inside. He won an All Star at 11 in his debut season for Tyrone.
Joyce was a great player but I think it's ridiculous to say he was a country mile ahead of O'Neill when it came to passing or distribution. O'Neill had few peers in that regard when he played the game.
Country mile may have been too harsh in terms of a description to be fair, I'll withdraw it.
I suppose to me O'Neill (who I do consider a great player) was more of a top class score getter and not a player who immediately springs to my mind as a top class passer and if I was to - again only my subjective opinion - say who I considered superior in that aspect of the game I'd have Joyce ahead. Both great players at the end of the day, unconscious county bias and who you saw more of is going to colour the judgement a bit.
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He was a fantastic player. Sad that he has retired
On the ONeill debate, as an armagh man I hated him. As a football fan he was brilliant. Can't say anymore than rhat
Your second paragraph sums up me and Connolly. Pity he didn't quit in 2016.
Interesting discussion. For me Connolly is an all time great who had the ability to change the biggest matches.
I think the comparisons elsewhere on some top players, in terms of their greatness, is really splitting hairs.
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I haven't forgot Joyce's AI final tally. A great player he was, but I felt the other two had the ability to thread passes, or take outrageous scores that lifted their team or turn a game.
I've two stand out memories of Joyce. One was an All Ireland semi-final against Kildare (I think), in pouring rain, where he stood facing out the field at a Kildare kickout and indicated to the whole team to play the ball to him, such was his unbelievable confidence. I remember thinking the confidence that must have given to the whole Galway side at the time. A winner.
The second was a league game against Armagh in Crossmaglen. He run across the Armagh goal, about thirty yards out and then kicked the ball left footed back over his right shoulder towards the far corner. My immediate reaction was relief at his mis-hit effort for a point, until the ball landed in the hands of a free man on the overlap who scored a goal. It was a moment of genius and to me was as good a pass as I have ever seen.
Stevie O Neill the pick of those three. Genius at play.
Stevie's display when Francie was marking him in croker was as good as I've seen. Think it may have been the drawn ulster final of 05. Hitting points from all angles
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Stevie's display when Francie was marking him in croker was as good as I've seen. Think it may have been the drawn ulster final of 05. Hitting points from all angles
I think you are thinking of the replay, when he scored points into the Canal goal off his right and his left from acute angles. I'm sure Andy Mallon was marking him. I'm open to correction on all of that.
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Stevie's display when Francie was marking him in croker was as good as I've seen. Think it may have been the drawn ulster final of 05. Hitting points from all angles
I think you are thinking of the replay, when he scored points into the Canal goal off his right and his left from acute angles. I'm sure Andy Mallon was marking him. I'm open to correction on all of that.
It was the first game he destroyed Bellew in. Scored 6 from play or something of him and tortured him all afternoon.
Paul Kerrigan has retired from inter-county football
The All-Ireland winner, who made his debut in 2008, featured in this year's win over Kerry and was unused sub in the Munster final against Tipperary.
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Paul Kerrigan has retired from inter-county football
The All-Ireland winner, who made his debut in 2008, featured in this year's win over Kerry and was unused sub in the Munster final against Tipperary.
Thought it very odd a direct runner like him didn't get 15 minutes at least against Tipp. Excellent player in his prime.
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Paul Kerrigan has retired from inter-county football
The All-Ireland winner, who made his debut in 2008, featured in this year's win over Kerry and was unused sub in the Munster final against Tipperary.
Thought it very odd a direct runner like him didn't get 15 minutes at least against Tipp. Excellent player in his prime.
Kerrigan has looked about 2 stone overweight when I've seen him play in the last few years. Suprised he was still on the Cork panel if I'm honest.
Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Injury related i presume played a part in that decision.
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
He could have shown a bit of ambition to win things and declared for Dublin!
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
He could have shown a bit of ambition to win things and declared for Dublin!
Think you'll find Kildare have much more of a record of enticing lads from other counties to declare for them with the promise of winning things than Dublin do
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
Mate, you're a Dublin fanboy, you know f**k all about club football and even less about Kildare football. Enjoy your asterisk All Ireland's.
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
Mate, you're a Dublin fanboy, you know f**k all about club football and even less about Kildare football. Enjoy your asterisk All Ireland's.
Indeed. Kildare would never go down the road of importing players to play for the county. Seanie Johnston for example is a proud Kildare man and no doubt had a few quiet drinks at home last weekend to celebrate when Kildare won the Christy Ring cup. His first outing in Kildare was for his club's hurling side after all
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
Mate, you're a Dublin fanboy, you know f**k all about club football and even less about Kildare football. Enjoy your asterisk All Ireland's.
Indeed. Kildare would never go down the road of importing players to play for the county. Seanie Johnston for example is a proud Kildare man and no doubt had a few quiet drinks at home last weekend to celebrate when Kildare won the Christy Ring cup. His first outing in Kildare was for his club's hurling side after all
All about the club in Kildare
Coill Dubh, just for example, would never let themselves be used by the Kildare senior football team to give 30 seconds of action to a lad who never held a hurley in his life just so his inter-county football transfer could be validated
Noting like that would ever happen in Kildare
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
He could have shown a bit of ambition to win things and declared for Dublin!
Think you'll find Kildare have much more of a record of enticing lads from other counties to declare for them with the promise of winning things than Dublin do
Some counties entice lads from other counties. Some counties entice extra money that could go to other counties. Both seek to gain advantage. But who gets to gain more advantage?
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
He could have shown a bit of ambition to win things and declared for Dublin!
Think you'll find Kildare have much more of a record of enticing lads from other counties to declare for them with the promise of winning things than Dublin do
Some counties entice lads from other counties. Some counties entice extra money that could go to other counties. Both seek to gain advantage. But who gets to gain more advantage?
Shame on any county who would try to take money from another county!!! That's a serious allegation. If you can prove that you should go to Croke Park and the media with it. That's a disgrace
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
Of all the Kildare players who could accused of being soft or lacking resolve, Moolick is the probably among the least likely to be in that category.
He has been playing senior football since 2010. Recovered from an ACL midway through his career. Won a Leinster u21 as captain and had a far more productive senior career than many of his teammates from that group despite not being blessed with their natural athleticism or talent. He never sulked when more mobile players were picked ahead of him and always played his way back into the fold. If we had a few more who had the same character and commitment, we would be in a better place.
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
He could have shown a bit of ambition to win things and declared for Dublin!
Think you'll find Kildare have much more of a record of enticing lads from other counties to declare for them with the promise of winning things than Dublin do
Some counties entice lads from other counties. Some counties entice extra money that could go to other counties. Both seek to gain advantage. But who gets to gain more advantage?
Shame on any county who would try to take money from another county!!! That's a serious allegation. If you can prove that you should go to Croke Park and the media with it. That's a disgrace
Yes, Shame on any county who would try to take money from another county! That is a serious allegation. Why would you say that?
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
Of all the Kildare players who could accused of being soft or lacking resolve, Moolick is the probably among the least likely to be in that category.
He has been playing senior football since 2010. Recovered from an ACL midway through his career. Won a Leinster u21 as captain and had a far more productive senior career than many of his teammates from that group despite not being blessed with their natural athleticism or talent. He never sulked when more mobile players were picked ahead of him and always played his way back into the fold. If we had a few more who had the same character and commitment, we would be in a better place.
More power to Moolick, I have zero problem with him, it's an amateur game and neither he nor anybody else is under any obligation to give up his time
However I note that you say that "if we had a few more who had the same character and commitment, we would be in a better place"
That would strongly imply that a lot of Kildare players aren't trying hard enough for the team to be successful - and I thought you hated when people say that
There are two narratives here and only one can be true:
i) Kildare
are trying hard enough, they
are doing all they can, the narrative they aren't trying hard enough is a grievous insult - how dare anybody say Kildare are not trying hard enough
ii) Kildare are not trying hard enough
Which is it?
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
Of all the Kildare players who could accused of being soft or lacking resolve, Moolick is the probably among the least likely to be in that category.
He has been playing senior football since 2010. Recovered from an ACL midway through his career. Won a Leinster u21 as captain and had a far more productive senior career than many of his teammates from that group despite not being blessed with their natural athleticism or talent. He never sulked when more mobile players were picked ahead of him and always played his way back into the fold. If we had a few more who had the same character and commitment, we would be in a better place.
More power to Moolick, I have zero problem with him, it's an amateur game and neither he nor anybody else is under any obligation to give up his time
However I note that you say that "if we had a few more who had the same character and commitment, we would be in a better place"
That would strongly imply that a lot of Kildare players aren't trying hard enough for the team to be successful - and I thought you hated when people say that
There are two narratives here and only one can be true:
i) Kildare are trying hard enough, they are doing all they can, the narrative they aren't trying hard enough is a grievous insult - how dare anybody say Kildare are not trying hard enough
ii) Kildare are not trying hard enough
Which is it?
You asserted that Tommy Moolick's retirement from inter-county football is "
demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere".
That is well wide of the mark in this instance.
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
He could have shown a bit of ambition to win things and declared for Dublin!
Think you'll find Kildare have much more of a record of enticing lads from other counties to declare for them with the promise of winning things than Dublin do
Some counties entice lads from other counties. Some counties entice extra money that could go to other counties. Both seek to gain advantage. But who gets to gain more advantage?
Shame on any county who would try to take money from another county!!! That's a serious allegation. If you can prove that you should go to Croke Park and the media with it. That's a disgrace
Yes, Shame on any county who would try to take money from another county! That is a serious allegation. Why would you say that?
Oh so you're just inferring Counties are enticing money from other counties. So its not actually happening and this is one of those urban myths spread by bitter people like the dublin footballers don't have real jobs
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
He could have shown a bit of ambition to win things and declared for Dublin!
Think you'll find Kildare have much more of a record of enticing lads from other counties to declare for them with the promise of winning things than Dublin do
Some counties entice lads from other counties. Some counties entice extra money that could go to other counties. Both seek to gain advantage. But who gets to gain more advantage?
Shame on any county who would try to take money from another county!!! That's a serious allegation. If you can prove that you should go to Croke Park and the media with it. That's a disgrace
Yes, Shame on any county who would try to take money from another county! That is a serious allegation. Why would you say that?
Oh so you're just inferring Counties are enticing money from other counties. So its not actually happening and this is one of those urban myths spread by bitter people like the dublin footballers don't have real jobs
I'm inferring some counties entice
extra money that could go to other counties.
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
Mate, you're a Dublin fanboy, you know f**k all about club football and even less about Kildare football. Enjoy your asterisk All Ireland's.
Indeed. Kildare would never go down the road of importing players to play for the county. Seanie Johnston for example is a proud Kildare man and no doubt had a few quiet drinks at home last weekend to celebrate when Kildare won the Christy Ring cup. His first outing in Kildare was for his club's hurling side after all
Sure its not like Dublin ever imported anyone. Wasnt the club scene awash with imported players for years. All for money.
Throwing stones from inside the glasshouse again.
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
Mate, you're a Dublin fanboy, you know f**k all about club football and even less about Kildare football. Enjoy your asterisk All Ireland's.
Indeed. Kildare would never go down the road of importing players to play for the county. Seanie Johnston for example is a proud Kildare man and no doubt had a few quiet drinks at home last weekend to celebrate when Kildare won the Christy Ring cup. His first outing in Kildare was for his club's hurling side after all
Sure its not like Dublin ever imported anyone. Wasnt the club scene awash with imported players for years. All for money.
Throwing stones from inside the glasshouse again.
I didn't see any posts claiming Dublin never imported players from outside the county to play for them. Please point them out.
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
Mate, you're a Dublin fanboy, you know f**k all about club football and even less about Kildare football. Enjoy your asterisk All Ireland's.
Indeed. Kildare would never go down the road of importing players to play for the county. Seanie Johnston for example is a proud Kildare man and no doubt had a few quiet drinks at home last weekend to celebrate when Kildare won the Christy Ring cup. His first outing in Kildare was for his club's hurling side after all
Sure its not like Dublin ever imported anyone. Wasnt the club scene awash with imported players for years. All for money.
Throwing stones from inside the glasshouse again.
I didn't see any posts claiming Dublin never imported players from outside the county to play for them. Please point them out.
While I didnt go through this thread with a fine tooth comb I didn't see anyone claim Kildare didn't either. And If they did bigger fool them.
But you Dubs cant be pontificating from the pulpit on inter county transfers.
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Tommy Moolick of Kildare .
Young enough I think probably doesn't see any point being from a Leinster County.
Moolick is around 27/28
Lads are entitled to use their time however they wish and more power to him but it's demonstrative of why Kildare get nowhere - inter-county level is too difficult, so they quit
Mate, you're a Dublin fanboy, you know f**k all about club football and even less about Kildare football. Enjoy your asterisk All Ireland's.
Indeed. Kildare would never go down the road of importing players to play for the county. Seanie Johnston for example is a proud Kildare man and no doubt had a few quiet drinks at home last weekend to celebrate when Kildare won the Christy Ring cup. His first outing in Kildare was for his club's hurling side after all
Paddy Quinn was on the Dublin panel under Jim Gavin.
Gordon Kelly Clare has retired. Great servant to Clare football.
Cork goalkeeper Anthony Nash has called it a day.
Great keeper. Great image.
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Cork dual star Aidan Walsh calls time on county career.
Quote from: Blowitupref on December 08, 2020, 01:07:16 AM
Cork dual star Aidan Walsh calls time on county career.
Will he rejoin footballers? Christopher Joyce and Conor Lehane dropped as well.
Donie Shine forced to retire from club football aged 31 due to ongoing injuries. Man of the match in the All Ireland minior final replay in 2006 and was a key player in landing senior and U21 Connacht titles for Roscommon in 2010.
Farewell Donie and enjoy retirement.
You gave us some mighty days but injuries reduced your effectiveness far too soon.
Quote from: Rossfan on January 02, 2021, 07:57:14 PM
Farewell Donie and enjoy retirement.
You gave us some mighty days but injuries reduced your effectiveness far too soon.
There was huge expectation put on his shoulders early on his career.
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Donie Vaughan announced his retirement.. Maybe the first of a few with Mayo.
Jonathan Lyne Kerry retired recently too. He scored 2 great points against Mayo, in All Ireland Semi replay in 14 down in Limerick
Donal Vaughan great servant to Mayo unfortunately will be remembered for the red card in 2017 final.
Quote from: reillycavan on January 03, 2021, 02:19:09 PM
Donal Vaughan great servant to Mayo unfortunately will be remembered for the red card in 2017 final.
A lapse of concentration, took a lot of pressure off of Joe McQuillan's decision sending off Small.
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 03, 2021, 07:11:19 PM
Quote from: reillycavan on January 03, 2021, 02:19:09 PM
Donal Vaughan great servant to Mayo unfortunately will be remembered for the red card in 2017 final.
A lapse of concentration, took a lot of pressure off of Joe McQuillan's decision sending off Small.
Small was always going for a 2nd yellow. Moment of madness that cost Mayo the All Ireland
Quote from: dublin7 on January 03, 2021, 08:56:11 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 03, 2021, 07:11:19 PM
Quote from: reillycavan on January 03, 2021, 02:19:09 PM
Donal Vaughan great servant to Mayo unfortunately will be remembered for the red card in 2017 final.
A lapse of concentration, took a lot of pressure off of Joe McQuillan's decision sending off Small.
Small was always going for a 2nd yellow. Moment of madness that cost Mayo the All Ireland
No guarantee of that. Had Vaughan not reacted, its not certain at all that McQuillan would have given Small a second yellow. An easy decision was handed to him.
Quote from: Mayo Border on January 03, 2021, 09:08:41 PM
Quote from: dublin7 on January 03, 2021, 08:56:11 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 03, 2021, 07:11:19 PM
Quote from: reillycavan on January 03, 2021, 02:19:09 PM
Donal Vaughan great servant to Mayo unfortunately will be remembered for the red card in 2017 final.
A lapse of concentration, took a lot of pressure off of Joe McQuillan's decision sending off Small.
Small was always going for a 2nd yellow. Moment of madness that cost Mayo the All Ireland
No guarantee of that. Had Vaughan not reacted, its not certain at all that McQuillan would have given Small a second yellow. An easy decision was handed to him.
Small was going, it was nailed on - he had to. In that kind of situation you suspect the referee will look for a way to even it up down the line and Vaughan presented him with the perfect opportunity.
I don't think Vaughan would have walked if McQuillan wasn't about to send off Small. You'd see worse scuffles get just a yellow card routinely. It was idiotic from Vaughan, mad rush of blood to the head in that situation. It's kind of like when you get a softish free in front of the posts and some clown reacts and allows the referee the perfect chance to reverse that decision.
Quote from: Mayo Border on January 03, 2021, 09:08:41 PM
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Quote from: From the Bunker on January 03, 2021, 07:11:19 PM
Quote from: reillycavan on January 03, 2021, 02:19:09 PM
Donal Vaughan great servant to Mayo unfortunately will be remembered for the red card in 2017 final.
A lapse of concentration, took a lot of pressure off of Joe McQuillan's decision sending off Small.
Small was always going for a 2nd yellow. Moment of madness that cost Mayo the All Ireland
No guarantee of that. Had Vaughan not reacted, its not certain at all that McQuillan would have given Small a second yellow. An easy decision was handed to him.
Small was definitely going, it was a frontal charge to the chest
Personally I thought Vaughan's sending off was soft enough, it was incredibly stupid on his part to give the referee the excuse but it was hardly a striking action, Small was cute enough to go down, he knew he score
He was a good versatile player, very good to fill a hole anywhere between full back and midfield
I respectfully disagree. Small may not have been given a second yellow. Big game- All Ireland final. Refs had previously omitted to issue cards to Dublin players in big games. John McCarthy hit to the head of the same Donal Vaughan in 2016 replay. No card. Vaughan had to leave the field which had a significant impact on the game. John Small hand trip on Andy Moran same game. Play waved on. No black card. Same again 2020 final Fitzsimons hit to Keegan's chest. Should have been at least yellow and a 14 yard free. Play waved on. Many other incidents. Dublin players know this unwritten rule exists.
Quote from: Mayo Border on January 03, 2021, 10:39:57 PM
I respectfully disagree. Small may not have been given a second yellow. Big game- All Ireland final. Refs had previously omitted to issue cards to Dublin players in big games. John McCarthy hit to the head of the same Donal Vaughan in 2016 replay. No card. Vaughan had to leave the field which had a significant impact on the game. John Small hand trip on Andy Moran same game. Play waved on. No black card. Same again 2020 final Fitzsimons hit to Keegan's chest. Should have been at least yellow and a 14 yard free. Play waved on. Many other incidents. Dublin players know this unwritten rule exists.
James McCarthy on Vaughan in 2016 was incidental, it wasn't intentional
Small was definitely going, McQuillan was already coming in with his notebook in hand
Making a big decision against Dublin has become hugely pressurised for Referees in these big games. There has also been some crazy phantom frees like the one in 2017 where two Dublin players ran into each other and won a free just before half time.
Quote from: sid waddell on January 03, 2021, 10:45:41 PM
Quote from: Mayo Border on January 03, 2021, 10:39:57 PM
Small was definitely going, McQuillan was already coming in with his notebook in hand
Bullshyte Sid. Vaughn's reaction on Small was immediately after Small poleaxed Colm Boyle. It was instantaneous. No ref's notebook. McQuillan was delighted as it took him out of tomorrow's headlines.
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 03, 2021, 10:51:55 PM
Making a big decision against Dublin has become hugely pressurised for Referees in these big games. There has also been some crazy phantom frees like the one in 2017 where two Dublin players ran into each other and won a free just before half time.
The real big decision that went against Mayo in 2017 was the penalty one on Keegan, which should been given as a penalty, not an ordinary free
If O'Connor had slotted it they would have been four points up not two after 62/63 minutes, the Mayo crowd would have been going buck ape and it would have been very difficult indeed for Dublin to come back
Quote from: Mayo Border on January 03, 2021, 10:55:28 PM
Bullshyte Sid. Vaughn's reaction on Small was immediately after Small poleaxed Colm Boyle. It was instantaneous. No ref's notebook. McQuillan was delighted as it took him out of tomorrow's headlines.
I watched it a minute ago
McQuillan was coming in, Vaughan did it just as McQuillan came into camera shot, he already had his notebook out
Small was going whatever happened, he had already been booked
Quote from: sid waddell on January 03, 2021, 10:57:34 PM
Quote from: Mayo Border on January 03, 2021, 10:55:28 PM
Bullshyte Sid. Vaughn's reaction on Small was immediately after Small poleaxed Colm Boyle. It was instantaneous. No ref's notebook. McQuillan was delighted as it took him out of tomorrow's headlines.
I watched it a minute ago
McQuillan was coming in, Vaughan did it just as McQuillan came into camera shot, he already had his notebook out
Small was going whatever happened, he had already been booked
Absolutely. Small was gone. Aidan O'Shea tries to stop Vaughan as he can see what's about to happen but he can't get there in time. Even as Small is going off he's looking at the ref not to complain but praying Vaughan is going to walk as well
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Quote from: From the Bunker on January 03, 2021, 10:51:55 PM
Making a big decision against Dublin has become hugely pressurised for Referees in these big games. There has also been some crazy phantom frees like the one in 2017 where two Dublin players ran into each other and won a free just before half time.
The real big decision that went against Mayo in 2017 was the penalty one on Keegan, which should been given as a penalty, not an ordinary free
If O'Connor had slotted it they would have been four points up not two after 62/63 minutes, the Mayo crowd would have been going buck ape and it would have been very difficult indeed for Dublin to come back
When you get a free for nothing! Not a Mayo player in sight, in a tight game, you know it's your day. You need to get them breaks on the big day! And it's not often you get those in an away fixture. This is all water under the bridge, means little or nothing. Won't have to be worrying about those calls anymore!
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 03, 2021, 11:05:25 PM
Quote from: sid waddell on January 03, 2021, 10:55:35 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 03, 2021, 10:51:55 PM
Making a big decision against Dublin has become hugely pressurised for Referees in these big games. There has also been some crazy phantom frees like the one in 2017 where two Dublin players ran into each other and won a free just before half time.
The real big decision that went against Mayo in 2017 was the penalty one on Keegan, which should been given as a penalty, not an ordinary free
If O'Connor had slotted it they would have been four points up not two after 62/63 minutes, the Mayo crowd would have been going buck ape and it would have been very difficult indeed for Dublin to come back
When you get a free for nothing! Not a Mayo player in sight, in a tight game, you know it's your day. You need to get them breaks on the big day! And it's not often you get those in an away fixture. This is all water under the bridge, means little or nothing. Won't have to be worrying about those calls anymore!
To be fair Dublin Joe gave Mayo a handy free to put them ahead . Cillian O'Connor hit the post
Quote from: reillycavan on January 04, 2021, 12:39:03 AM
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 03, 2021, 11:05:25 PM
Quote from: sid waddell on January 03, 2021, 10:55:35 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 03, 2021, 10:51:55 PM
Making a big decision against Dublin has become hugely pressurised for Referees in these big games. There has also been some crazy phantom frees like the one in 2017 where two Dublin players ran into each other and won a free just before half time.
The real big decision that went against Mayo in 2017 was the penalty one on Keegan, which should been given as a penalty, not an ordinary free
If O'Connor had slotted it they would have been four points up not two after 62/63 minutes, the Mayo crowd would have been going buck ape and it would have been very difficult indeed for Dublin to come back
When you get a free for nothing! Not a Mayo player in sight, in a tight game, you know it's your day. You need to get them breaks on the big day! And it's not often you get those in an away fixture. This is all water under the bridge, means little or nothing. Won't have to be worrying about those calls anymore!
To be fair Dublin Joe gave Mayo a handy free to put them ahead . Cillian O'Connor hit the post
Fitzsimmons held COC arm as far as i can remember. There was 6 minutes left after COC's attempt. People forget Connolly and Bernard Brogan missed great chances in between COC missed free and Rocks winning point.
Nobody talks of COC's good point from play to level the game coming into the home stretch.
Nobody talks Brogan and Connollys misses and about their character because Dublin won.
Thems the breaks, Dublin the better team on all occasions - the scoreboard does not lie.
There is no chance of us having those disappointments anymore. It's almost a relief.
Quote from: Mayo Border on January 03, 2021, 10:39:57 PM
I respectfully disagree. Small may not have been given a second yellow. Big game- All Ireland final. Refs had previously omitted to issue cards to Dublin players in big games. John McCarthy hit to the head of the same Donal Vaughan in 2016 replay. No card. Vaughan had to leave the field which had a significant impact on the game. John Small hand trip on Andy Moran same game. Play waved on. No black card. Same again 2020 final Fitzsimons hit to Keegan's chest. Should have been at least yellow and a 14 yard free. Play waved on. Many other incidents. Dublin players know this unwritten rule exists.
It was a certain red card. I think everyone knew Small was off, the referee was motioning over to him and Vaughan gave the referee the option to even things up which he took gleefully.
Small had to go, it would be scandalous if he didn't. Vaughan's was a lot more of a grey area, I firmly believe that there is no way that the ref would have sent Vaughan off had he not just sent off a Dublin player.
Quote from: Angelo on January 04, 2021, 10:24:12 AM
Quote from: Mayo Border on January 03, 2021, 10:39:57 PM
I respectfully disagree. Small may not have been given a second yellow. Big game- All Ireland final. Refs had previously omitted to issue cards to Dublin players in big games. John McCarthy hit to the head of the same Donal Vaughan in 2016 replay. No card. Vaughan had to leave the field which had a significant impact on the game. John Small hand trip on Andy Moran same game. Play waved on. No black card. Same again 2020 final Fitzsimons hit to Keegan's chest. Should have been at least yellow and a 14 yard free. Play waved on. Many other incidents. Dublin players know this unwritten rule exists.
It was a certain red card. I think everyone knew Small was off, the referee was motioning over to him and Vaughan gave the referee the option to even things up which he took gleefully.
Small had to go, it would be scandalous if he didn't. Vaughan's was a lot more of a grey area, I firmly believe that there is no way that the ref would have sent Vaughan off had he not just sent off a Dublin player.
100%
Was always a great fan of the 'old' Mayo guard. Donie Vaughan certainly was one of those.
Hopefully history remembers him for the great player he was. Something about those Mayo lads, that spirit they had after all the set backs is special.
David Clarke retired too! :(
Quote from: MayoBuck on January 04, 2021, 12:19:39 PM
David Clarke retired too! :(
Sad to see Clarkie go, probably our greatest ever keeper and it is no accident that Ger Caff and Brendan Harrison won their All Stars with Clarkie between the sticks. I am not as worried about his inevitable exit as I was a couple of years ago because I think the likes of Luke Jennings, Matthew Flanagan and Colm Reape should insure there isn't much drop off in goalkeeping for Mayo over the next 5 to 10 years.
At least we won't have to be bored to death about the flight/trajectory of his kickouts anymore from the anit Clarke faction in
Knockmore Mayo!! ;D
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 04, 2021, 01:01:17 AM
Quote from: reillycavan on January 04, 2021, 12:39:03 AM
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 03, 2021, 11:05:25 PM
Quote from: sid waddell on January 03, 2021, 10:55:35 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 03, 2021, 10:51:55 PM
Making a big decision against Dublin has become hugely pressurised for Referees in these big games. There has also been some crazy phantom frees like the one in 2017 where two Dublin players ran into each other and won a free just before half time.
The real big decision that went against Mayo in 2017 was the penalty one on Keegan, which should been given as a penalty, not an ordinary free
If O'Connor had slotted it they would have been four points up not two after 62/63 minutes, the Mayo crowd would have been going buck ape and it would have been very difficult indeed for Dublin to come back
When you get a free for nothing! Not a Mayo player in sight, in a tight game, you know it's your day. You need to get them breaks on the big day! And it's not often you get those in an away fixture. This is all water under the bridge, means little or nothing. Won't have to be worrying about those calls anymore!
To be fair Dublin Joe gave Mayo a handy free to put them ahead . Cillian O'Connor hit the post
Fitzsimmons held COC arm as far as i can remember. There was 6 minutes left after COC's attempt. People forget Connolly and Bernard Brogan missed great chances in between COC missed free and Rocks winning point.
Nobody talks of COC's good point from play to level the game coming into the home stretch.
Nobody talks Brogan and Connollys misses and about their character because Dublin won.
Thems the breaks, Dublin the better team on all occasions - the scoreboard does not lie.
There is no chance of us having those disappointments anymore. It's almost a relief.
If I was a Mayo fan the most contentious one for me was the drawn final.
Cluxton took a short kickout for the final piece of the game and the Dublin defender clearly picked it up off the ground. Think Evan Regan fouled him directly after and injured himself but it should have been a tapover free to win the game with the last kick of the game. The ref blew the final whistle then.
Quote from: MayoBuck on January 04, 2021, 12:19:39 PM
David Clarke retired too! :(
The best goalie from last 20 years. Major mistake by O'Shea dropping him for 2016 All Ireland replay
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Quote from: MayoBuck on January 04, 2021, 12:19:39 PM
David Clarke retired too! :(
The best goalie from last 20 years. Major mistake by O'Shea dropping him for 2016 All Ireland replay
Yes, James made huge mistake picking his fellow Club colleague.
Quote from: MayoBuck on January 04, 2021, 12:19:39 PM
David Clarke retired too! :(
That's a surprise, first choice all year and had a few more years left I think. Best of luck to him a fantastic servant for Mayo.
Graham Reilly retired now. I thought he went last year.
And Larry?
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 04, 2021, 04:05:02 PM
Quote from: MayoBuck on January 04, 2021, 12:19:39 PM
David Clarke retired too! :(
That's a surprise, first choice all year and had a few more years left I think. Best of luck to him a fantastic servant for Mayo.
He's 37! And Mayo are in transition. I was surprised he stayed on this year.
2 Kerrymen, Jonathan Lyne and Brian Kelly.
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 04, 2021, 07:19:47 PM
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Quote from: MayoBuck on January 04, 2021, 12:19:39 PM
David Clarke retired too! :(
That's a surprise, first choice all year and had a few more years left I think. Best of luck to him a fantastic servant for Mayo.
He's 37! And Mayo are in transition. I was surprised he stayed on this year.
Younger than Cluxton and players that normally hang up their county boots are the ones that get little or no game time.
I thought Clarke might stay on since it's only a 6 month season this year.
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Quote from: MayoBuck on January 04, 2021, 12:19:39 PM
David Clarke retired too! :(
That's a surprise, first choice all year and had a few more years left I think. Best of luck to him a fantastic servant for Mayo.
He's 37! And Mayo are in transition. I was surprised he stayed on this year.
Younger than Cluxton and players that normally hang up their county boots are the ones that get little or no game time.
Do you think Cluxton has a chance of winning an AI this year?
Do you think Clarke would have a chance of winning an AI this year?
Quote from: Crete Boom on January 04, 2021, 01:18:52 PM
Quote from: MayoBuck on January 04, 2021, 12:19:39 PM
David Clarke retired too! :(
Sad to see Clarkie go, probably our greatest ever keeper and it is no accident that Ger Caff and Brendan Harrison won their All Stars with Clarkie between the sticks. I am not as worried about his inevitable exit as I was a couple of years ago because I think the likes of Luke Jennings, Matthew Flanagan and Colm Reape should insure there isn't much drop off in goalkeeping for Mayo over the next 5 to 10 years.
At least we won't have to be bored to death about the flight/trajectory of his kickouts anymore from the anit Clarke faction in Knockmore Mayo!! ;D
For all the giving out people did about us not blooding a new goalkeeper, Clarke and Hennelly were clearly the top 2 in the county for the last decade. As you say, I'd be more optimistic about the younger goalkeepers around currently. Between Reape, Flanagan, Jennings and possibly Conor O'Malley who is finished up with Peterborough. Surely we can make one of them into a top keeper.
Quote from: MayoBuck on January 04, 2021, 08:21:48 PM
Quote from: Crete Boom on January 04, 2021, 01:18:52 PM
Quote from: MayoBuck on January 04, 2021, 12:19:39 PM
David Clarke retired too! :(
Sad to see Clarkie go, probably our greatest ever keeper and it is no accident that Ger Caff and Brendan Harrison won their All Stars with Clarkie between the sticks. I am not as worried about his inevitable exit as I was a couple of years ago because I think the likes of Luke Jennings, Matthew Flanagan and Colm Reape should insure there isn't much drop off in goalkeeping for Mayo over the next 5 to 10 years.
At least we won't have to be bored to death about the flight/trajectory of his kickouts anymore from the anit Clarke faction in Knockmore Mayo!! ;D
For all the giving out people did about us not blooding a new goalkeeper, Clarke and Hennelly were clearly the top 2 in the county for the last decade. As you say, I'd be more optimistic about the younger goalkeepers around currently. Between Reape, Flanagan, Jennings and possibly Conor O'Malley who is finished up with Peterborough. Surely we can make one of them into a top keeper.
I alwas thought Rory Byrne and Brian Walsh looked every bit as good as Hennelly in club football and Clarkie when fit was a level above all of them. Hennelly had plenty of talent probably as much as Clarkie but he was too inconsistent and always seemed to fold under pressure in big games leading to fatal mistakes which cost games. Hennelly is terrible under the high ball and too many times easily beaten at his near post and really his potential rather than performance kept him in the county squad this long.
Quote from: MayoBuck on January 04, 2021, 08:12:01 PM
I thought Clarke might stay on since it's only a 6 month season this year.
Yes another reason for why I find it strange he's called time on his county career.
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Quote from: MayoBuck on January 04, 2021, 08:12:01 PM
I thought Clarke might stay on since it's only a 6 month season this year.
Yes another reason for why I find it strange he's called time on his county career.
Sometimes you've just had enough. Christy Ring packed it in before a county semi-final. Potentially only two games to go and decided he was finished one morning and that was it.
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Quote from: MayoBuck on January 04, 2021, 08:12:01 PM
I thought Clarke might stay on since it's only a 6 month season this year.
Yes another reason for why I find it strange he's called time on his county career.
HE's a married man so I presume he has family commitments to consider as well.
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Quote from: MayoBuck on January 04, 2021, 08:12:01 PM
I thought Clarke might stay on since it's only a 6 month season this year.
Yes another reason for why I find it strange he's called time on his county career.
HE's a married man so I presume he has family commitments to consider as well.
That's fair enough of course. Just with the way things are now, there aren't many family activities to do!
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Quote from: MayoBuck on January 04, 2021, 08:12:01 PM
I thought Clarke might stay on since it's only a 6 month season this year.
Yes another reason for why I find it strange he's called time on his county career.
HE's a married man so I presume he has family commitments to consider as well.
That's fair enough of course. Just with the way things are now, there aren't many family activities to do!
do you only spend time with your kids when you can go places ?! ;D
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Quote from: MayoBuck on January 04, 2021, 08:12:01 PM
I thought Clarke might stay on since it's only a 6 month season this year.
Yes another reason for why I find it strange he's called time on his county career.
HE's a married man so I presume he has family commitments to consider as well.
That's fair enough of course. Just with the way things are now, there aren't many family activities to do!
do you only spend time with your kids when you can go places ?! ;D
It's not the kids who'd worry me, their mother could be a different matter!
Tom Parsons now too.
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 05, 2021, 12:14:15 PM
Tom Parsons now too.
That's not surprising,
I expect that more will follow. I can't see Boyler, Keith Higgins or Seamie O'Shea hanging around either.
Indeed.
They've won Connachts and NFLs and reached AI Finals.
That's as good as it gets for Inter County players now (1 exception of course)
Quote from: reillycavan on January 04, 2021, 06:07:26 PM
Graham Reilly retired now. I thought he went last year.
Maybe he retires every year. 😀
Reilly was a good one. One of few meath players of the current era who'd have got on the teams of the late 90s. (or possibly late 80s too).
Thanks to Vaughan, Clarke & Parsons for some great days out. It's a pity that they retire without landing the big one but they had more good days out that bad ones
I'd expect Seamie could also go, Higgins & Boyler might give it another year
Quote from: Rossfan on January 05, 2021, 01:07:27 PM
Indeed.
They've won Connachts and NFLs and reached AI Finals.
That's as good as it gets for Inter County players now (1 exception of course)
Football is so weird now.
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 05, 2021, 12:14:15 PM
Tom Parsons now too.
3 starts he had for Mayo in 2020. 1 in the FBD and 2 in the NFL. His only appearance in the championship was as a late sub against Tipperary. Lucky to be back playing at all after that truly awful injury he got.
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 05, 2021, 12:14:15 PM
Tom Parsons now too.
Sad to see this one. He was a fantastic footballer.
Always thought Vaughan was completely overrated as a footballer. Probably cost mayo an all Ireland with a crazy tackle on Small in 2017. Slow around the pitch and slow in thought as well. Unforgivable that he left his home club, ballinrobe, to seek greater glory with Castlebar. Karma that he can't even get on the mitchels side. I did note that neither club were thanked in his eulogy. 10 miles up the road, why would you bother?
Quote from: Silver hill on January 05, 2021, 08:44:03 PM
Always thought Vaughan was completely overrated as a footballer. Probably cost mayo an all Ireland with a crazy tackle on Small in 2017. Slow around the pitch and slow in thought as well. Unforgivable that he left his home club, ballinrobe, to seek greater glory with Castlebar. Karma that he can't even get on the mitchels side. I did note that neither club were thanked in his eulogy. 10 miles up the road, why would you bother?
Bitter social media negativity to get your new year off to a great start.
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Quote from: Silver hill on January 05, 2021, 08:44:03 PM
Always thought Vaughan was completely overrated as a footballer. Probably cost mayo an all Ireland with a crazy tackle on Small in 2017. Slow around the pitch and slow in thought as well. Unforgivable that he left his home club, ballinrobe, to seek greater glory with Castlebar. Karma that he can't even get on the mitchels side. I did note that neither club were thanked in his eulogy. 10 miles up the road, why would you bother?
Bitter social media negativity to get your new year off to a great start.
Nah. Not really No skin in the game, just thought it was really poor form leaving a club that had nurtured him to chase bigger prizes with Castlebar.
And gave an opinion (rightly or wrongly), that he was overrated. An observation on a discussion board, I think that's allowed these days
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 04, 2021, 10:33:25 PM
Quote from: MayoBuck on January 04, 2021, 08:12:01 PM
I thought Clarke might stay on since it's only a 6 month season this year.
Yes another reason for why I find it strange he's called time on his county career.
Mind you the poor lad puts up with a lot of negative scrutiny, not just the head cases online but the amount of coverage to his kick outs was over the top, especially when he has done his main job so well for over a decade or so. At least he went out with no one able to say he had a bad kick out in the All-Ireland final.
Tom Parsons. Some man to come back from that injury.
Quote from: Silver hill on January 05, 2021, 08:44:03 PM
Always thought Vaughan was completely overrated as a footballer. Probably cost mayo an all Ireland with a crazy tackle on Small in 2017. Slow around the pitch and slow in thought as well. Unforgivable that he left his home club, ballinrobe, to seek greater glory with Castlebar. Karma that he can't even get on the mitchels side. I did note that neither club were thanked in his eulogy. 10 miles up the road, why would you bother?
A bit OTT?
Shane Enright Kerry retired.
With it going to be a condensed season and with the Mayo lads having given so much service, if they had thought for one second they could win the holy grail this year, I dont believe they would have retired.
If the above is true and the second best team in the land dont believe they can win Sam then what hope for the lesser counties?
As per Edwin McGreal on Twitter:
The number of current players with All-Ireland medals outside Dublin is now down to 14, from 17 last month, following the three Kerry retirements. So not even enough to pull a team together.
https://twitter.com/edmcgreal/status/1346754909824286722 (https://twitter.com/edmcgreal/status/1346754909824286722)
Players from Counties 2 to 5 in the rankings now realising they're only there to see who gets the role of token opposition on AI Final day.
Hello Tom Ryan, Hello Central Council, Hello 31 County Boards.
Séamie O'Shea
Quote from: Tubberman on January 06, 2021, 09:59:06 AM
As per Edwin McGreal on Twitter:
The number of current players with All-Ireland medals outside Dublin is now down to 14, from 17 last month, following the three Kerry retirements. So not even enough to pull a team together.
https://twitter.com/edmcgreal/status/1346754909824286722 (https://twitter.com/edmcgreal/status/1346754909824286722)
And only one active player in Leinster with a Leinster championship medal and that is a 38 year old Ross Munnelly who incredibly looks like they will be still be there come 2021. His commitment is all the more commendable considering Laois have not had a team that is capable of matching Dublin since McNulty was manager.
Quote from: Laois Rising on January 06, 2021, 01:29:20 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on January 06, 2021, 09:59:06 AM
As per Edwin McGreal on Twitter:
The number of current players with All-Ireland medals outside Dublin is now down to 14, from 17 last month, following the three Kerry retirements. So not even enough to pull a team together.
https://twitter.com/edmcgreal/status/1346754909824286722 (https://twitter.com/edmcgreal/status/1346754909824286722)
And only one active player in Leinster with a Leinster championship medal and that is a 38 year old Ross Munnelly who incredibly looks like they will be still be there come 2021. His commitment is all the more commendable considering Laois have not had a team that is capable of matching Dublin since McNulty was manager.
Correct Munnelly is lone survivor after Meath Graham Reilly retired
Seamus O'Shea today.
Best of luck in retirement Seamie, top quality midfielder. I remember watching himself and Parsons in the U21 semi final (05 maybe?) against Kerry and they were brilliant
Quote from: macdanger2 on January 06, 2021, 03:35:00 PM
Best of luck in retirement Seamie, top quality midfielder. I remember watching himself and Parsons in the U21 semi final (05 maybe?) against Kerry and they were brilliant
Can't see Zippy hanging on much longer either.
Who's turn is it to retire in Mayo tomorrow? Higgins on Thursday and Boyle on Friday?
any truth that lee keegan is walking away from the game
Gareth Bradshaw Galway retired.
Gareth Bradshaw of Galway.
Quote from: Rossfan on January 07, 2021, 11:56:49 AM
Gareth Bradshaw of Galway.
Gareth Bradshaw statement
After 14 years playing with Galway, I'd like to announce my retirement from inter-county football. A huge thank you to my parents and family, my partner Sarah-Jane, friends and teammates who supported me over the years. It was a huge honour to play football for my county. Thanks
Best of luck to Gareth in his IC retirement, 14 years is a long time to put into the county game especially when his peak years coincided with a time where Galway football was simply just not in a good place so he never got much national recognition but he was a more than decent player at his best, I can distinctly recall Keith Duggan highlighting him out as a "Rolls Royce" of a half back in a match report but again hard to stand out everyday when the standard of your county is so poor compared to Dublin, Kerry and Mayo teams at the top of the sport.
No more than the rest of the Galway team he had a really bad day out in 2013 but manged to bounce back from that to have some fine performances in his later career.
Modest success in terms of titles at IC level like anyone else that's played for Galway during the past 15 years but glad to see that he got the big reward at club level in 2020 by playing on the first Moycullen team to secure the Frank Fox particularly as he missed out on the Intermediate All Ireland that Moycullen won in 2008.
Few more Galway players that have opted out this year include Ian Burke, Adrian Varley and Gary Sice but who knows if they are permanent retirements (Sice obviously aside who surely will not be seen at Senior again - in retrospect it was a crazy decision by PJ to bring him back in the first place all truth be told).
Quote from: An Fhairche Abu on January 07, 2021, 04:45:35 PM
Best of luck to Gareth in his IC retirement, 14 years is a long time to put into the county game especially when his peak years coincided with a time where Galway football was simply just not in a good place so he never got much national recognition but he was a more than decent player at his best, I can distinctly recall Keith Duggan highlighting him out as a "Rolls Royce" of a half back in a match report but again hard to stand out everyday when the standard of your county is so poor compared to Dublin, Kerry and Mayo teams at the top of the sport.
No more than the rest of the Galway team he had a really bad day out in 2013 but manged to bounce back from that to have some fine performances in his later career.
Modest success in terms of titles at IC level like anyone else that's played for Galway during the past 15 years but glad to see that he got the big reward at club level in 2020 by playing on the first Moycullen team to secure the Frank Fox particularly as he missed out on the Intermediate All Ireland that Moycullen won in 2008.
Few more Galway players that have opted out this year include Ian Burke, Adrian Varley and Gary Sice but who knows if they are permanent retirements (Sice obviously aside who surely will not be seen at Senior again - in retrospect it was a crazy decision by PJ to bring him back in the first place all truth be told).
I was slightly shocked today when I read Bradshaw had only 3 Connacht medals. Any man who played 14 years for Galway you would normally expect to be laden down with Connacht medals at the very least. Guess it goes to show how much of a rut Galway were in especially in the late 00's all through the first half of the 10's. And have also lost a few finals in recent years even though they improved on what went before.
Heard a few players have pulled out alright. Never a good sign. Although I think Ian Burke is a stockbroker or something in Dublin so has quite a high pressure financial job so maybe he just felt he couldn't commit again so soon.
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Quote from: An Fhairche Abu on January 07, 2021, 04:45:35 PM
Best of luck to Gareth in his IC retirement, 14 years is a long time to put into the county game especially when his peak years coincided with a time where Galway football was simply just not in a good place so he never got much national recognition but he was a more than decent player at his best, I can distinctly recall Keith Duggan highlighting him out as a "Rolls Royce" of a half back in a match report but again hard to stand out everyday when the standard of your county is so poor compared to Dublin, Kerry and Mayo teams at the top of the sport.
No more than the rest of the Galway team he had a really bad day out in 2013 but manged to bounce back from that to have some fine performances in his later career.
Modest success in terms of titles at IC level like anyone else that's played for Galway during the past 15 years but glad to see that he got the big reward at club level in 2020 by playing on the first Moycullen team to secure the Frank Fox particularly as he missed out on the Intermediate All Ireland that Moycullen won in 2008.
Few more Galway players that have opted out this year include Ian Burke, Adrian Varley and Gary Sice but who knows if they are permanent retirements (Sice obviously aside who surely will not be seen at Senior again - in retrospect it was a crazy decision by PJ to bring him back in the first place all truth be told).
I was slightly shocked today when I read Bradshaw had only 3 Connacht medals. Any man who played 14 years for Galway you would normally expect to be laden down with Connacht medals at the very least. Guess it goes to show how much of a rut Galway were in especially in the late 00's all through the first half of the 10's. And have also lost a few finals in recent years even though they improved on what went before.
Heard a few players have pulled out alright. Never a good sign. Although I think Ian Burke is a stockbroker or something in Dublin so has quite a high pressure financial job so maybe he just felt he couldn't commit again so soon.
It does, 2016 was Galways first Connacht title for 8 years hard to see the current crop going that long without a provincial title.
Brads was a great servant to us in relatively lean times.
I always felt he was very underrated outside the county - and sometimes within!
You could tell watching him with the Galway minors that he was a senior player in the making.
He just had it.
I'm sad to see him go as feel guys like him and Gary O Donnell could still contribute hugely from the bench.
But best wishes to him in retirement.
Kyle Coney Tyrone.
Anthony Cunningham has confirmed that there are no retirements from the Ros panel.
Fair play to the 2 "senior citizens" Cathal Cregg and Conor Devaney giving it another year.
Quote from: Rossfan on January 08, 2021, 12:09:19 PM
Anthony Cunningham has confirmed that there are no retirements from the Ros panel.
Fair play to the 2 "senior citizens" Cathal Cregg and Conor Devaney giving it another year.
Rossfan shoehorning two Roscommon players into a retirement thread when they are not retiring.
What a narcissist.
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got the impression from shane enright's announcement that he wasn't seeing eye to eye with keane.
some dublin players to walk before the month's over? philly mcmahon maybe?
Quote from: WhoDat on January 09, 2021, 09:46:24 PM
got the impression from shane enright's announcement that he wasn't seeing eye to eye with keane.
some dublin players to walk before the month's over? philly mcmahon maybe?
With the short season, I can't see many Dublin players retiring unless they are pushed!
Quote from: WhoDat on January 09, 2021, 09:46:24 PM
got the impression from shane enright's announcement that he wasn't seeing eye to eye with keane.
some dublin players to walk before the month's over? philly mcmahon maybe?
Enright was a poor enough player all things told and Kerry have better defensive options now.
Him and Ian Burke are by far the worst All Star awards over the past decade.
Burke almost got that All Star for his club performances
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Quote from: WhoDat on January 09, 2021, 09:46:24 PM
got the impression from shane enright's announcement that he wasn't seeing eye to eye with keane.
some dublin players to walk before the month's over? philly mcmahon maybe?
With the short season, I can't see many Dublin players retiring unless they are pushed!
With the new split season will they only get their goodies for 7 months of the year?
Quote from: smort on January 10, 2021, 11:40:47 AM
Burke almost got that All Star for his club performances
That he got one and Shane Walsh hasn't just shows how bizarre some All Star selections are
Donnacha Walsh 2015 - another phantom All Star!
I hear a certain individual has cascaded inter-county players who have not won an All Ireland medal for announcing their retirement publically.
Only All Ireland winners it seems are only worthy of this privilege.
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 10, 2021, 03:54:10 PM
Donnacha Walsh 2015 - another phantom All Star!
I thought Walsh was an extremely underrated player for Kerry and was a far superior footballer to Galvin.
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 10, 2021, 04:00:52 PM
I hear a certain individual has cascaded inter-county players who have not won an All Ireland medal for announcing their retirement publically.
Only All Ireland winners it seems are only worthy of this privilege.
castigated?
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 10, 2021, 04:00:52 PM
I hear a certain individual has cascaded inter-county players who have not won an All Ireland medal for announcing their retirement publically.
Only All Ireland winners it seems are only worthy of this privilege.
Let me guess Joe Brolly is at it again?
Quote from: smort on January 10, 2021, 11:40:47 AM
Burke almost got that All Star for his club performances
Shane Walsh was infinitely better than Burke in 2018. Could not believe he didn't get one and Burke did.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on January 10, 2021, 06:08:28 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 10, 2021, 04:00:52 PM
I hear a certain individual has cascaded inter-county players who have not won an All Ireland medal for announcing their retirement publically.
Only All Ireland winners it seems are only worthy of this privilege.
Let me guess Joe Brolly is at it again?
He has got huge attention from articles of retaliation from local newspapers. Do they not know that writing such articles only keep his profile in the lime light. Exactly what he craves. Ignoring him is the solution. He is a nobody when the attention vanishes.
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 11, 2021, 12:27:57 AM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on January 10, 2021, 06:08:28 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 10, 2021, 04:00:52 PM
I hear a certain individual has cascaded inter-county players who have not won an All Ireland medal for announcing their retirement publically.
Only All Ireland winners it seems are only worthy of this privilege.
Let me guess Joe Brolly is at it again?
He has got huge attention from articles of retaliation from local newspapers. Do they not know that writing such articles only keep his profile in the lime light. Exactly what he craves. Ignoring him is the solution. He is a nobody when the attention vanishes.
Brolly is and always was a bollox as fa as I am concerned.
This has nothing to do with his aversion to all things Mayo but goes back to the last time Tommy Freeman played in an Ulster final for Monaghan.
Tommy injuuredd his hand in the leadup to the game and was a doubtful starter until the last minute. He played with his hand heavily strapped. He is a roofer by trade annd it seems he drove a Hilti nail through his palm.
Brolly from start to finish could resist poking fun at Tommy and his awkwardness as Brolly saw it.
He tried to get O'Rourke and Lyster to share in the fun but both to their credit didn't respond to his smart arse remarks.
As a player, he was a showboarder of the worst type. He made an art form out of running along the sideline, blowing kisses to his fans every time he scored.
I am no fan of his.
brolly is barely welcome in his own county, don't know why people entertain him elsewhere. a loudmouth and a bully of the worst kind
Quote from: WhoDat on January 11, 2021, 10:38:57 AM
brolly is barely welcome in his own county, don't know why people entertain him elsewhere. a loudmouth and a bully of the worst kind
Getting dropped from RTE has been a huge blow to his profile and he knows it.
It's the nastiness and vindictiveness that is the worst thing about Brolly.
Fabricating stories so that we can exercise personal grudges through the public eye takes a real bit of spitefulness. When he was running his grudge with McGeeney through other people was the time I lost complete respect for him. He has had some sort of midlife crisis, think he said on some podcast last year or the year before that he no longer has/had a relationship with his parents which was before his father passed away. You'd hope some of his close friends would be able to take him aside sometime about the level of bitterness he goes on with.
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Quote from: From the Bunker on January 10, 2021, 03:54:10 PM
Donnacha Walsh 2015 - another phantom All Star!
I thought Walsh was an extremely underrated player for Kerry and was a far superior footballer to Galvin.
I agree. I thought he was excellent - very underated.
Didn't court the media probably and kept a low profile but an important cog in Kerry's team at that time.
Why are Mayo supporters so concerned with what Joe Brolly says? There's a performative love-in towards them from essentially everyone else in the media nearly ever year, despite their recurring failures when it counts. With their sensitivity, are they implicitly acknowledging that he does in fact have a point?
Quote from: greatpoint on January 11, 2021, 02:24:31 PM
Why are Mayo supporters so concerned with what Joe Brolly says? There's a performative love-in towards them from essentially everyone else in the media nearly ever year, despite their recurring failures when it counts. With their sensitivity, are they implicitly acknowledging that he does in fact have a point?
What point is he trying to make?
nah he doesn't have a point. he has done identical crusades against other players and counties in the past. like i say, he's barely welcome in his own county. his own family don't speak to him on account of behaviour in his personal life. he's a nasty individual and that's the absolute truth.
Quote from: greatpoint on January 11, 2021, 02:24:31 PM
Why are Mayo supporters so concerned with what Joe Brolly says? There's a performative love-in towards them from essentially everyone else in the media nearly ever year, despite their recurring failures when it counts. With their sensitivity, are they implicitly acknowledging that he does in fact have a point?
because he very publicly impinges the character of several of the finest Mayo players who have given everything to the mayo cause . this is done as part of a personal vendetta nothing to do with football aided and abetted for years by the RTE sunday game and the independent newspapers the most powerful media in the country
Paddy Andrews, 7 All Irelands, not a bad haul. Always thought he was underrated. Hard to believe he started off as a corner back
Quote from: Tyrdub on January 14, 2021, 10:35:10 AM
Hard to believe he started off as a corner back
He didn't, he was always a forward and made his debut under Pillar at 1/2 forward.
Gilroy tried him in his first year at corner back along with Bastick @ full back
Did he actually play corner back? There was a Peadar Andrews who played in defence
Quote from: smort on January 14, 2021, 10:49:52 AM
Did he actually play corner back? There was a Peadar Andrews who played in defence
Yeah played all 2008 at Corner back starting with the game v Tyrone under lights in the league.
His older brother Peadar played half back apart from that time v Meath in 99 I think when Carr put him on Ollie Murphy at corner back and got roasted
Quote from: heffo on January 14, 2021, 10:41:47 AM
Quote from: Tyrdub on January 14, 2021, 10:35:10 AM
Hard to believe he started off as a corner back
He didn't, he was always a forward and made his debut under Pillar at 1/2 forward.
Gilroy tried him in his first year at corner back along with Bastick @ full back
ok then ::)
Quote from: rosnarun on January 11, 2021, 03:39:56 PM
Quote from: greatpoint on January 11, 2021, 02:24:31 PM
Why are Mayo supporters so concerned with what Joe Brolly says? There's a performative love-in towards them from essentially everyone else in the media nearly ever year, despite their recurring failures when it counts. With their sensitivity, are they implicitly acknowledging that he does in fact have a point?
because he very publicly impinges the character of several of the finest Mayo players who have given everything to the mayo cause . this is done as part of a personal vendetta nothing to do with football aided and abetted for years by the RTE sunday game and the independent newspapers the most powerful media in the country
At the same time he is afraid of his life to pass a negative comment on anything connected to the Dubs.
Quote from: heffo on January 14, 2021, 10:41:47 AM
Quote from: Tyrdub on January 14, 2021, 10:35:10 AM
Hard to believe he started off as a corner back
He didn't, he was always a forward and made his debut under Pillar at 1/2 forward.
Gilroy tried him in his first year at corner back along with Bastick @ full back
It was in the Sigersen cup that his manager (can't remember who it was) decided to convert him from a forward to a corner back. Gilroy went with it then as well. Experiment didn't work out too well for Dublin or Paddy.
Quote from: dublin7 on January 14, 2021, 03:20:21 PM
Quote from: heffo on January 14, 2021, 10:41:47 AM
Quote from: Tyrdub on January 14, 2021, 10:35:10 AM
Hard to believe he started off as a corner back
He didn't, he was always a forward and made his debut under Pillar at 1/2 forward.
Gilroy tried him in his first year at corner back along with Bastick @ full back
It was in the Sigersen cup that his manager (can't remember who it was) decided to convert him from a forward to a corner back. Gilroy went with it then as well. Experiment didn't work out too well for Dublin or Paddy.
Well it worked out fine for him at DCU as I think he captain them to win one, from corner back. Guess the manager was Niall Moyna.
Quote from: dublin7 on January 14, 2021, 03:20:21 PM
Quote from: heffo on January 14, 2021, 10:41:47 AM
Quote from: Tyrdub on January 14, 2021, 10:35:10 AM
Hard to believe he started off as a corner back
He didn't, he was always a forward and made his debut under Pillar at 1/2 forward.
Gilroy tried him in his first year at corner back along with Bastick @ full back
It was in the Sigersen cup that his manager (can't remember who it was) decided to convert him from a forward to a corner back. Gilroy went with it then as well. Experiment didn't work out too well for Dublin or Paddy.
I think he scored an own goal in a Sigerson match as a corner back
My recollection of the startled earwigs match is that Andrews was one of the most startled of them all, Brigid's club campaign in 2011 revitalised him
It took him quite a while to recover and he wasn't seen much if at all in a Dublin jersey again until 2013
2015/16 was his peak - the Mayo replay in 2015 he was very good and he steadied Dublin a lot when coming on as a first half sub in the drawn 2016 final
Solid player rather a great but those are players that great teams need
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Quote from: dublin7 on January 14, 2021, 03:20:21 PM
Quote from: heffo on January 14, 2021, 10:41:47 AM
Quote from: Tyrdub on January 14, 2021, 10:35:10 AM
Hard to believe he started off as a corner back
He didn't, he was always a forward and made his debut under Pillar at 1/2 forward.
Gilroy tried him in his first year at corner back along with Bastick @ full back
It was in the Sigersen cup that his manager (can't remember who it was) decided to convert him from a forward to a corner back. Gilroy went with it then as well. Experiment didn't work out too well for Dublin or Paddy.
I think he scored an own goal in a Sigerson match as a corner back
My recollection of the startled earwigs match is that Andrews was one of the most startled of them all, Brigid's club campaign in 2011 revitalised him
It took him quite a while to recover and he wasn't seen much if at all in a Dublin jersey again until 2013
2015/16 was his peak - the Mayo replay in 2015 he was very good and he steadied Dublin a lot when coming on as a first half sub in the drawn 2016 final
Solid player rather a great but those are players that great teams need
Vaughan was marking him in this game. Vaughan had to get help getting his Bib off after the the warm up. His Shoulder was fecked and he could hardly raise one of his arms. Pure madness starting him? If I seen that, I'm sure the Dublin sideline noticed. Andrews had high ball after high ball kicked to him. Vaughan spent the game shadowing him and protecting his injury. Think Vaughan was replaced just before half time.
Vaughan was marking Kilkenny. Higgins was on Paddy. Cafferkey was switched over after Paddy kicked 2 points.
Quote from: Tyrdub on January 14, 2021, 10:35:10 AM
Paddy Andrews, 7 All Irelands, not a bad haul. Always thought he was underrated. Hard to believe he started off as a corner back
Great servant to Dublin football. Played vital role in Mayo/Kerry games in 2015. Kicked 2 big points in 2016 final drawn final. Injuries hampered his contribution in recent years.
Quote from: MayoBuck on January 11, 2021, 03:12:42 PM
Quote from: greatpoint on January 11, 2021, 02:24:31 PM
Why are Mayo supporters so concerned with what Joe Brolly says? There's a performative love-in towards them from essentially everyone else in the media nearly ever year, despite their recurring failures when it counts. With their sensitivity, are they implicitly acknowledging that he does in fact have a point?
What point is he trying to make?
Possibly that there's something psychological behind Mayo's repeated All-Ireland losses over the past 30 or so years. I'm not sure though, you'd have to ask those who get worked up about it.
Quote from: greatpoint on January 14, 2021, 08:24:41 PM
Quote from: MayoBuck on January 11, 2021, 03:12:42 PM
Quote from: greatpoint on January 11, 2021, 02:24:31 PM
Why are Mayo supporters so concerned with what Joe Brolly says? There's a performative love-in towards them from essentially everyone else in the media nearly ever year, despite their recurring failures when it counts. With their sensitivity, are they implicitly acknowledging that he does in fact have a point?
What point is he trying to make?
Possibly that there's something psychological behind Mayo's repeated All-Ireland losses over the past 30 or so years. I'm not sure though, you'd have to ask those who get worked up about it.
Its a personal thing with him, and he makes personal attacks at Mayo players. There's no actual analysis of football matches.
Quote from: greatpoint on January 14, 2021, 08:24:41 PM
Quote from: MayoBuck on January 11, 2021, 03:12:42 PM
Quote from: greatpoint on January 11, 2021, 02:24:31 PM
Why are Mayo supporters so concerned with what Joe Brolly says? There's a performative love-in towards them from essentially everyone else in the media nearly ever year, despite their recurring failures when it counts. With their sensitivity, are they implicitly acknowledging that he does in fact have a point?
What point is he trying to make?
Possibly that there's something psychological behind Mayo's repeated All-Ireland losses over the past 30 or so years. I'm not sure though, you'd have to ask those who get worked up about it.
So you don't know what Brolly is talking about either. He harps on about celebrity culture, sponsored cars etc but never actually says anything meaningful. You could also use those as reasons why Donegal and Kerry flopped last year.
The reality is Dublin are better than us in almost every position and that's why we lost the final. I wonder will Brolly write an article taking the piss out of paddy Andrews' retirement statement this weekend?
The oul' memory iis a bit flaky, never was great at the best of times, and I don't recall the game in which Mayo last beat Dublin very well. But, IIRC, Mayo had to dig in to hold on and just scraped it.
In the aftermath, Brolly cut loose and called Horan everything in a farmyard except a pet lamb. Mayo, sez he, were the most cynical team ever known to man. They were pulling and dragging off the ball, running across free takers and using just about every dark art in the Mayo ever since and he can got town at times. Allll reason is left behind when he writes anything about Mayo.
Remember the end of the '16 final?
The little s.o.b has plenty to say about Lee Keegan trying to obstruct Dean Rock but sweet FA about Costello kicking the ball off David Clarke's tee or the Dublin players dragging and obstructing the Mayo lads while waiting for Clarke's kickout.
I don't see any point in talking about the little bollox.
It's none of his business if a Mayo player announces his retirement or not. So he won no All Irelan medals? So what? It doesn't mean a lot to most people outside of Mayo and hardly merits a mention in the national media but it is of interest to most Mayo folks and we don't give two flying fucks about Brolly and his bile.
Surprised to see Chris Barrett retiring
Barrett will be a big loss. We haven't many options for the full back line now.
Barrett was outstanding against Tyrone in the 2013 semi final.
Tyrone started off very brightly though losing O'Neill and Harte early with injuries was a big blow and were 4/5 points up. Mayo gradually began to dominate in the middle as the first half wore on but couldn't kick the ball over the bar. Think Barrett came forward with two magnificent points to keep Mayo in touch near the end of the first half when misses were really sapping confidence for Mayo who then kicked on another gear in the second half.
Had a few outstanding games against Dublin too.
Brilliant, brilliant footballer.
Massive loss to see him retiring, he was the only natural FB we had this year. Surprised that he didn't stay on for the short year that's coming up
Great servant to Mayo, good luck in your retirement Chris
Barrett, another warrior gone for Mayo. Very 'underrated' player. Most people didn't really rank him until 2017ish I suppose.
Great player.
Great defender. I'm a little surprised Barrett hasn't stayed on for at least another year when you consider he was starter for the last 4 championship games in a row and was still performing well.
In one of those Dublin games , they have all blurred into one for me, he gave the best display of tackling I have ever seen.
Good decision by Barrett. Leaves at the top of his game. Nothing worse than seeing a player fade away.
I expect a few more to retirements to follow.
There are now only a few players left for the likes of Brolly left to insult, belittle and look at with disdain.
The present Mayo squad is now only a shadow of the 2013-17 group. There are still enough surviving big names for him to continue this charade for a year or two.
Getting to an AI final this year was a bit of a fluke and I expect us to fade in the next couple of years.
Being out of the lime light will mean Brolly will have to get a new set of players to pick on!
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 15, 2021, 05:57:25 PM
In one of those Dublin games , they have all blurred into one for me, he gave the best display of tackling I have ever seen.
The 2017 final.
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Quote from: greatpoint on January 14, 2021, 08:24:41 PM
Quote from: MayoBuck on January 11, 2021, 03:12:42 PM
Quote from: greatpoint on January 11, 2021, 02:24:31 PM
Why are Mayo supporters so concerned with what Joe Brolly says? There's a performative love-in towards them from essentially everyone else in the media nearly ever year, despite their recurring failures when it counts. With their sensitivity, are they implicitly acknowledging that he does in fact have a point?
What point is he trying to make?
Possibly that there's something psychological behind Mayo's repeated All-Ireland losses over the past 30 or so years. I'm not sure though, you'd have to ask those who get worked up about it.
So you don't know what Brolly is talking about either. He harps on about celebrity culture, sponsored cars etc but never actually says anything meaningful. You could also use those as reasons why Donegal and Kerry flopped last year.
The reality is Dublin are better than us in almost every position and that's why we lost the final. I wonder will Brolly write an article taking the piss out of paddy Andrews' retirement statement this weekend?
Donegal and Kerry have both won All-Irelands in the last decade though, and I don't remember either of them ever receiving praise for losing a final.
In terms of Paddy Andrews, he won 7 All-Irelands so is at the opposite end of the spectrum to the Mayo players. I think that's part of Brolly's point.
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Why are Mayo supporters so concerned with what Joe Brolly says? There's a performative love-in towards them from essentially everyone else in the media nearly ever year, despite their recurring failures when it counts. With their sensitivity, are they implicitly acknowledging that he does in fact have a point?
What point is he trying to make?
Possibly that there's something psychological behind Mayo's repeated All-Ireland losses over the past 30 or so years. I'm not sure though, you'd have to ask those who get worked up about it.
He doesn't really make any point apart from personal jabs at certain players that mainly stem from a massive personal conflict of interest after the 2015 managers heave. The rest of the time he makes general insults at players same as the general insults of Colm Cooper and Sean Cavanagh that are obvious reflections of his own major character flaws.
Whethter he ever has a point at all is tough to tell, maybe the odd time he might hit on something but it is akin to a stopped clock being right twice a day.
He treats Tyrone and now Jimmy McGuinness with the eame level of disdain and the only reason he picks on Mayo more frequently is the conflict of interest that I mentioned above.
Good luck to Chris Barrett in retirement, another warrior for us especially in recent finals.
Quote from: greatpoint on January 15, 2021, 06:18:15 PM
Donegal and Kerry have both won All-Irelands in the last decade though, and I don't remember either of them ever receiving praise for losing a final.
In terms of Paddy Andrews, he won 7 All-Irelands so is at the opposite end of the spectrum to the Mayo players. I think that's part of Brolly's point.
What praise have Mayo got that Kerry didn't get after the 2019 finals? Donegal got huge praise after beating Dublin in 2014, even though they didn't win the final.
If that's Brolly's point, the obvious thing to ask is why do you need to win all Ireland's to announce you won't be playing intercounty football after 10+ years. Also why does it grate on him now and not when other players did it in previous years. We all know the answer to that of course.
Brolly is a shock jock much like George Hook was in the rugby.
Say something controversial to stay somewhat relevant.
Everybody knows it. Ignoring is the best solution.
Honestly I don't know why anyone would ever get bothered about what he says.
I hadn't expected Chris to go and I'm afraid Zippy could be next and Jason Doc could be considering his options and maybe Kevin Mac also.
I've spoken my mind about Brolly and I won't mention the little bollox again except to say that if you compared Brolly to a jackass it would be a deadly insult and an apology would be called for.
I mean jackasses do have their standards, ya know.
There may be others, apart from him whom I won't mention again who think players who haven't won AI medals should nog announce their retirements. That is to misunderstand the bond between Mao fans and their players. IMO, we couldn't think more of them if had won 7 in a row, never mind 6.
Having gotten that off my chest, I can't help but wonder what James Horan is planning to do this year. No doubt he has a serious unit on his hands and going with youth is his best option.
Still, if he had introduced some of the boys of the old brigade instead of the placements he did send in against Dublin, they would have given a better account of themselves.
The result would probably have ben the same but the result would have ben closer, IMO, anyway.
However, that is alll yesterday's news. It will be interesting to see how things go in this years league.
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Brolly is a shock jock much like George Hook was in the rugby.
Say something controversial to stay somewhat relevant.
Everybody knows it. Ignoring is the best solution.
Honestly I don't know why anyone would ever get bothered about what he says.
I agree. Joe was born in Dungiven but went to boarding school in Armagh. Nothing wrong with that. However he was never 'one of the lads' so craves acceptance as 'one of the lads'. His career path obviously took him away from being 'one of the lads' or a 'sur', as locally known in Dungiven. An intelligent man but his emotional intelligence is questionable. Very impulsive - take the kidney donation for example. Anyhow when he resorts to criticise (sometimes personally) to analyse, then he is just playing to the audience. Same as his playing days with the blowing kisses. You probably could have a good night's craic in his company - but once a year would do you!
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In one of those Dublin games , they have all blurred into one for me, he gave the best display of tackling I have ever seen.
The 2017 final.
Yes he was fantastic in that game. A top player.
Quote from: galwayman on January 15, 2021, 07:52:06 PM
Brolly is a shock jock much like George Hook was in the rugby.
Say something controversial to stay somewhat relevant.
Everybody knows it. Ignoring is the best solution.
Honestly I don't know why anyone would ever get bothered about what he says.
100%, ignore is the best policy
MD McAuley joining the retired ranks.
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IS this retirement thing just a list of lads who haven't been invited back on to their respective county panels?
No.
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Glad you didn't use the word- Footballer
He was a fantastic footballer
He was effective. I wouldn't class him as fantastic but he did what Dublin wanted for a few years
Dublin's Paul Mannion not committing this year I believe.
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Dublin's Paul Mannion not committing this year I believe.
A few gaps appearing for this year. A good few squad players are gone now. For me Mannion was a starter, played excellent when he came on in the final. Big loss.
Time to bring Archer into the frame and maybe Costello can hold down a starting birth.
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There'll be a table quiz question in future years. Name the footballer whose nickname was also the name of a recreational drug.
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Dublin's Paul Mannion not committing this year I believe.
A few gaps appearing for this year. A good few squad players are gone now. For me Mannion was a starter, played excellent when he came on in the final. Big loss.
Time to bring Archer into the frame and maybe Costello can hold down a starting birth.
Dublin will miss what he brought for the last quarter of a game. Last year all of Dublins games were in the melting pot at that stage. ;)
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Glad you didn't use the word- Footballer
Former footballer of the year.
And one helluva nice guy.
Do you know him?
I felt like he always got away with murder when he played against us....eg the time he pick clotheslined Cillian then slammed him to the ground
Mannion is the only Dublin retiree who played any sort of prominent role in the Championship and that was off the bench.
He'll be a loss for them but always seemed to lack consistency for me.
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Mannion is the only Dublin retiree who played any sort of prominent role in the Championship and that was off the bench.
He'll be a loss for them but always seemed to lack consistency for me.
Strange statement about a 3 time all star.
Looks like you have a poor knowledge of footballers or you are looking for a reaction
Keith Higgins retired. Mayo decimated
Was to be expected.
Leroy next?
Right time for Zippy to go. No game time in the AI final I'd say helped make his mind up.
Boyle, Keegan, Doherty next.
Aido, Hennelly and McLoughlin not far behind.
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Right time for Zippy to go. No game time in the AI final I'd say helped make his mind up.
Boyle, Keegan, Doherty next.
Aido, Hennelly and McLoughlin not far behind.
Why speculate on somebody retirement date.
Really stupid and inconsiderate.
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Mannion is the only Dublin retiree who played any sort of prominent role in the Championship and that was off the bench.
He'll be a loss for them but always seemed to lack consistency for me.
Strange statement about a 3 time all star.
Looks like you have a poor knowledge of footballers or you are looking for a reaction
Mannion wouldn't be considered a top forward like the great Darren McCurry.
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Right time for Zippy to go. No game time in the AI final I'd say helped make his mind up.
Boyle, Keegan, Doherty next.
Aido, Hennelly and McLoughlin not far behind.
Why speculate on somebody retirement date.
Really stupid and inconsiderate.
+1. All great servant to Mayo gaa.
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Right time for Zippy to go. No game time in the AI final I'd say helped make his mind up.
Boyle, Keegan, Doherty next.
Aido, Hennelly and McLoughlin not far behind.
Why speculate on somebody retirement date.
Really stupid and inconsiderate.
These guys know their own mind and where they are at. A comment on a forum means little or nothing to them. And if it does they are better off retired.
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Right time for Zippy to go. No game time in the AI final I'd say helped make his mind up.
Boyle, Keegan, Doherty next.
Aido, Hennelly and McLoughlin not far behind.
No starts only 4 appearances off the bench for Higgins in 2020. Right time to hang up his county boots, if one was to pick Mayos best team of the the last 30 years Higgins would be on it.
Wonder will Zippy return to his first love - Hurling?
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Mannion is the only Dublin retiree who played any sort of prominent role in the Championship and that was off the bench.
He'll be a loss for them but always seemed to lack consistency for me.
Strange statement about a 3 time all star.
Looks like you have a poor knowledge of footballers or you are looking for a reaction
He's always looking for a reaction
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Mannion is the only Dublin retiree who played any sort of prominent role in the Championship and that was off the bench.
He'll be a loss for them but always seemed to lack consistency for me.
Strange statement about a 3 time all star.
Looks like you have a poor knowledge of footballers or you are looking for a reaction
Best to turn on ignore for that poster.
Mannion will be missed by Dublin. He has had injury issues the last year or so. He was flying in the club championship until he injured his ankle and with the shortened season missed alot of football and never got up to full speed.
Last season he was a one man highlight reel for some of the points he kicked. He was lethal for example against Mayo and the replay against Kerry
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Wonder will Zippy return to his first love - Hurling?
Lost 5 all Irelands. Most losses were structural though
Is DB the county record holder in that event still ?
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Wonder will Zippy return to his first love - Hurling?
Lost 5 all Irelands. Most losses were structural though
Is DB the county record holder in that event still ?
DB only played in 3 or less finals. AFAIK.
Started the 2 finals in 96.
Missed 97 through injury.
Came on as sub in 04 & 06.
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Right time for Zippy to go. No game time in the AI final I'd say helped make his mind up.
Boyle, Keegan, Doherty next.
Aido, Hennelly and McLoughlin not far behind.
Why speculate on somebody retirement date.
Really stupid and inconsiderate.
+1. All great servant to Mayo gaa.
Agree 100%.
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Started the 2 finals in 96.
Missed 97 through injury.
Came on as sub in 04 & 06.
David Brady also lost 1999 club final to Crossmaglen.
Played in 1995 under 21 final and replay, Kerry won the 2nd day.
Winning the 2005 club final was undoubtedly a sweet one.
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Right time for Zippy to go. No game time in the AI final I'd say helped make his mind up.
Boyle, Keegan, Doherty next.
Aido, Hennelly and McLoughlin not far behind.
+1. All great servant to Mayo gaa.
Agree 100%.
Keith Higgins was a truly incredible footballer. Rarely gave up possession, aside from defending he was also an great attacking back.
I have recently been watching a bunch of Mayo games from the last ten years. his contribution was really immense.
Good luck to him.
I always wondered why he wasn't played at wing half back.
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I always wondered why he wasn't played at wing half back.
It's where he would have been best suited, but we were lacking corner backs and he was a better corner back than the other options unfortunately.
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I always wondered why he wasn't played at wing half back.
He played Center Half forward for us for most of 2013. What ever was wrong with Tom Cuniffe he could not last more than a half at corner back covering Keiths Position at corner back.
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 24, 2021, 07:56:18 PM
I always wondered why he wasn't played at wing half back.
Would make great centre/wing back. Donegal done similar switching Karl Lacey though he was probably a better player defensively to play at 6.
Higgins for me was the complete GAA athlete..
Never had a bad game, seemed like a really nice guy to boot, an accomplished hurler with his club and county. A rare breed
Fantastic player, lightening fast, superb skills. Mayo of late have produced legendary defenders. Higgins was one of the best.
6 ultra experienced Mayo players have retired. Mayo have to replace them and experience takes years. It will be experience of serial losses.
The Dubs have players on tap. They don't retire 6 players at the same time. They do it on a drip feed basis. The new players win all the time.
Mayo are number 2
It's not sport
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6 ultra experienced Mayo players have retired. Mayo have to replace them and experience takes years. It will be experience of serial losses.
The Dubs have players on tap. They don't retire 6 players at the same time. They do it on a drip feed basis. The new players win all the time.
Mayo are number 2
It's not sport
Quote from: seafoid on January 25, 2021, 08:33:40 AM
6 ultra experienced Mayo players have retired. Mayo have to replace them and experience takes years. It will be experience of serial losses.
The Dubs have players on tap. They don't retire 6 players at the same time. They do it on a drip feed basis. The new players win all the time.
Mayo are number 2
It's not sport
most counties rely on one or two good underage teams to go Well and what were seeing in Mayo is the other end of that strategy.
but im confident we have a similar batch coming through after all only Barrett and Clarke re likely starters of the retiring bunch and we do have a
quality replacement for clarke who oftern kept him out at the height of his career . and several choices for Barrett such as his Clubmate Eoin o Donoghue .
That's why getting to Lasts years finasl was so pleasing.
Sad to see Keith retire without the big one but a fine career nonetheless and will go down as one of our all time greats. Good luck in retirement
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Sad to see Keith retire without the big one but a fine career nonetheless and will go down as one of our all time greats. Good luck in retirement
Best defender of his generation in my opinion. The bite and sharpness qualities necessary for hurling , Gabe him an extra edge on the football field. Brilliant to watch .
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Sad to see Keith retire without the big one but a fine career nonetheless and will go down as one of our all time greats. Good luck in retirement
Best defender of his generation in my opinion. The bite and sharpness qualities necessary for hurling , Gabe him an extra edge on the football field. Brilliant to watch .
I don't know. He was very good but wasn't considered the tightest of markers.
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Glad you didn't use the word- Footballer
If Aidan O'Shea had his work rate Mayo won have 2/3 All Irelands the last decade.
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Sad to see Keith retire without the big one but a fine career nonetheless and will go down as one of our all time greats. Good luck in retirement
Best defender of his generation in my opinion. The bite and sharpness qualities necessary for hurling , Gabe him an extra edge on the football field. Brilliant to watch .
I don't know. He was very good but wasn't considered the tightest of markers.
Would agree with this, great player and probably wasted at corner back.
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Fantastic player, lightening fast, superb skills. Mayo of late have produced legendary defenders. Higgins was one of the best.
Agree - outstanding. One of my favourite players. Maigh Eo abú!
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Glad you didn't use the word- Footballer
If Aidan O'Shea had his work rate Mayo won have 2/3 All Irelands the last decade.
Yeah Aido not putting more of a shift really made the difference.
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Glad you didn't use the word- Footballer
If Aidan O'Shea had his work rate Mayo won have 2/3 All Irelands the last decade.
Yeah Aido not putting more of a shift really made the difference.
I am not sure about whether Aidan O Shea could be said to not have the work rate but the athleticism is probably why he came up short when he met McCauley in Croke Park. The sight of McCauley running him around the pitch was something to behold.
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Glad you didn't use the word- Footballer
If Aidan O'Shea had his work rate Mayo won have 2/3 All Irelands the last decade.
Yeah Aido not putting more of a shift really made the difference.
I am not sure about whether Aidan O Shea could be said to not have the work rate but the athleticism is probably why he came up short when he met McCauley in Croke Park. The sight of McCauley running him around the pitch was something to behold.
Are yes mad MDMa was nowhere near the footballer and I have never seen Aidan Want for Athleticism or Effort or football ability.
he is why mayo got where they are to suggest hes a liability in anyway is silly.
Ive always said he is the one truly irreplaceable player mayo Have
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Glad you didn't use the word- Footballer
If Aidan O'Shea had his work rate Mayo won have 2/3 All Irelands the last decade.
Yeah Aido not putting more of a shift really made the difference.
My point is you don't win with 15 footballers. Lads bring other attributes to the table
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Glad you didn't use the word- Footballer
If Aidan O'Shea had his work rate Mayo won have 2/3 All Irelands the last decade.
Yeah Aido not putting more of a shift really made the difference.
I am not sure about whether Aidan O Shea could be said to not have the work rate but the athleticism is probably why he came up short when he met McCauley in Croke Park. The sight of McCauley running him around the pitch was something to behold.
Are yes mad MDMa was nowhere near the footballer and I have never seen Aidan Want for Athleticism or Effort or football ability.
he is why mayo got where they are to suggest hes a liability in anyway is silly.
Ive always said he is the one truly irreplaceable player mayo Have
O'Shea gets caught out badly in the athelticism stakes in big games. I think successive Mayo management teams have been very confused how to best utilise him and O'Shea has very, very limited footballing ability.
He is a battering ram of a footballer who will draw frees and be a handful for teams but he hasn't developed one bit on the football side of the game since he broke through as a minor. He still routinely does idiotic things on the football pitch. Wasn't it Kieran Shannon who criticised him for refusing to work on his right foot when he was involved with Mayo?
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Glad you didn't use the word- Footballer
If Aidan O'Shea had his work rate Mayo won have 2/3 All Irelands the last decade.
Yeah Aido not putting more of a shift really made the difference.
I am not sure about whether Aidan O Shea could be said to not have the work rate but the athleticism is probably why he came up short when he met McCauley in Croke Park. The sight of McCauley running him around the pitch was something to behold.
Are yes mad MDMa was nowhere near the footballer and I have never seen Aidan Want for Athleticism or Effort or football ability.
he is why mayo got where they are to suggest hes a liability in anyway is silly.
Ive always said he is the one truly irreplaceable player mayo Have
O'Shea gets caught out badly in the athelticism stakes in big games. I think successive Mayo management teams have been very confused how to best utilise him and O'Shea has very, very limited footballing ability.
He is a battering ram of a footballer who will draw frees and be a handful for teams but he hasn't developed one bit on the football side of the game since he broke through as a minor. He still routinely does idiotic things on the football pitch. Wasn't it Kieran Shannon who criticised him for refusing to work on his right foot when he was involved with Mayo?
Have to agree with this. When you look back to 08 minor against ye O'Shea got MOTM the first day? I think he kicked 3 points too. He was a threat from play and able to kick frees. Now he barely scores. If the right ball is kicked into keep him at 14. He takes too much out of ball out the park.
Gary Brennan, Clare.
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Gary Brennan, Clare.
Great player huge loss to Clare who have punched above their weight in recent years
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Gary Brennan, Clare.
Great player.
Remember a few years ago he came on in Brewster park after having played in an All Ireland club hurling semi final or final the day before
"I got a text today from one of the Dublin guys. It's stuff like that that kicks home the whole thing of, as much as want to try & beat these guys, there is that mutual respect there -they're going through the same thing year in, year out.'' - Keith Higgins
https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2021/0128/1193728-keith-higgins-i-feel-lucky-to-have-had-so-long-at-it/?fbclid=IwAR0gU3HRyF84lXUyVD1aJ9Nd3VatM2gYYoYkqT23Xvu3I0-7CPGnbYSbslQ (https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2021/0128/1193728-keith-higgins-i-feel-lucky-to-have-had-so-long-at-it/?fbclid=IwAR0gU3HRyF84lXUyVD1aJ9Nd3VatM2gYYoYkqT23Xvu3I0-7CPGnbYSbslQ)
From 2011 on Dublin players were not going through the same thing year in, year out (as Mayo players). Mentally you have to think Dublin players were in a better place. You'd imagine all those semi-final and final loses took their tole!
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Glad you didn't use the word- Footballer
If Aidan O'Shea had his work rate Mayo won have 2/3 All Irelands the last decade.
Yeah Aido not putting more of a shift really made the difference.
I am not sure about whether Aidan O Shea could be said to not have the work rate but the athleticism is probably why he came up short when he met McCauley in Croke Park. The sight of McCauley running him around the pitch was something to behold.
Are yes mad MDMa was nowhere near the footballer and I have never seen Aidan Want for Athleticism or Effort or football ability.
he is why mayo got where they are to suggest hes a liability in anyway is silly.
Ive always said he is the one truly irreplaceable player mayo Have
I never said he wasn't a good footballer or that he didn't try but you'd have to be blind if you think in the big games his lack of athletic ability hasn't cost mayo. Its why he's been moved out of the middle often.
Tomás Clancy Cork due to injury problems.
Sligo footballer Neil Ewing after 13 years of inter-county service.
James Loughrey, Cork (via Antrim) is retired too.
Ciarán Sheehan Cork.
An All-Ireland winner with the Rebels in 2010, the 30-year-old has been plagued by knee cartilage injuries and has been advised by medics to step back from top-level football.
"My knee has got to the point where competing at inter-county level intensity is no longer an option as the long-term health of the knee is at high risk if I continue to play at that level,"
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Ciarán Sheehan Cork.
An All-Ireland winner with the Rebels in 2010, the 30-year-old has been plagued by knee cartilage injuries and has been advised by medics to step back from top-level football.
"My knee has got to the point where competing at inter-county level intensity is no longer an option as the long-term health of the knee is at high risk if I continue to play at that level,"
Did he any injury issues before he went to Australia? It appears to be a regular occurrence when they come back, Cillian McDaid another one who can't stay fit.
Some talent by the way.
Cian O'Sullivan retires as 'body simply can't' go on
https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2021/0627/1231654-cian-osullivan-retires-as-body-simply-cant-go-on/ (https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2021/0627/1231654-cian-osullivan-retires-as-body-simply-cant-go-on/)
How will Dublin cope with such a loss?
Joe Canning.
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MD McAuley joining the retired ranks.
1 word - Warrior
Glad you didn't use the word- Footballer
If Aidan O'Shea had his work rate Mayo won have 2/3 All Irelands the last decade.
Yeah Aido not putting more of a shift really made the difference.
I am not sure about whether Aidan O Shea could be said to not have the work rate but the athleticism is probably why he came up short when he met McCauley in Croke Park. The sight of McCauley running him around the pitch was something to behold.
Are yes mad MDMa was nowhere near the footballer and I have never seen Aidan Want for Athleticism or Effort or football ability.
he is why mayo got where they are to suggest hes a liability in anyway is silly.
Ive always said he is the one truly irreplaceable player mayo Have
O'Shea gets caught out badly in the athelticism stakes in big games. I think successive Mayo management teams have been very confused how to best utilise him and O'Shea has very, very limited footballing ability.
He is a battering ram of a footballer who will draw frees and be a handful for teams but he hasn't developed one bit on the football side of the game since he broke through as a minor. He still routinely does idiotic things on the football pitch. Wasn't it Kieran Shannon who criticised him for refusing to work on his right foot when he was involved with Mayo?
Remember when they put him at full back against Donaghy? :P
O She is another one of these players you can play anywhere but really play nowhere for too long.. That is not a criticism - he has never truly owned a role. However to say he is not one of the best Footballing characters of the last 10 years in the game and dosent deserve to win an all ireland medal is crazy. Like the O Connors, Keegan and others, Mayo deserve to be winning the All Ireland this year, and I for one will be cheering them on to their destiny.
Johnny Duane Galway.
Turns 30 on Monday, made his senior debut against Mayo in the semi-finals of the Connacht championship in 2011 – the same year he won an All-Ireland U21 title after the Tribesmen defeated Cavan at Croke Park.
He captain Galway minors in 2008 and also represented New York in the Connacht SFC in 2016. Two years later, the St James clubman would be back in the maroon of Galway as they captured the JJ Nestor Cup after defeating the Rossies at Dr Hyde Park.
His last appearance for his county came against Mayo in this year's Connacht final at Croke Park, where he came on as a late substitute.
Kerry's Tommy Walsh has announced his retirement from inter-county football.
Won two All-Ireland senior medals in 2007 and 2009, All-Ireland U21 winner in 2008. Played AFL with St Kilda and Sydney Swans before returning to Kerry senior ranks.
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Kerry's Tommy Walsh has announced his retirement from inter-county football.
Won two All-Ireland senior medals in 2007 and 2009, All-Ireland U21 winner in 2008. Played AFL with St Kilda and Sydney Swans before returning to Kerry senior ranks.
Never recovered from his horror injury of tearing three hamstring tendons from a bone with Sydney Swans down under.
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Kerry's Tommy Walsh has announced his retirement from inter-county football.
Won two All-Ireland senior medals in 2007 and 2009, All-Ireland U21 winner in 2008. Played AFL with St Kilda and Sydney Swans before returning to Kerry senior ranks.
Never recovered from his horror injury of tearing three hamstring tendons from a bone with Sydney Swans down under.
Was a very good gaelic footballer before he left for Oz but like a lot of players before him, never got near those levels again upon his return. Both the injury and the demands of the AFL probably had a big part in that since his game was largely built on pace and power.
A native of this parish!
https://www.irishnews.com/sport/gaafootball/2021/10/19/news/cumiskey-2482394/?fbclid=IwAR1VRrXpEJL4EojwshCPi9J2hzKYsp9qaZFeYjrYQ-9jX43glRFTSFBgj_0
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A native of this parish!
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Third time lucky ;D
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A native of this parish!
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Third time lucky ;D
I wish I was 45, be still playing lol.. Man child ;)
I never made 35 !! Fair play to ye
Happy retirement, your achillies won't know what's wrong now
BCB, can you tell us who everyone in that Irish News picture is?
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A native of this parish!
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Third time lucky ;D
Congrats a chara, fair dues! :)
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A native of this parish!
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Third time lucky ;D
Every couple of years you somehow manage to remind me of Mosney, p***k ;)
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A native of this parish!
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Third time lucky ;D
Every couple of years you somehow manage to remind me of Mosney, p***k ;)
And I'll continue to do so ;D
What was the 'come on the wangers' line about from BT?
Gary O'Donnell the latest Galway player to hang up his boots. Never the most spectacular player but was always a steady influence on the lads around him and good for a score or 2.
Very dedicated player for many years, a great servant to Galway football.
Will be interesting to see the make up of the panel for 2022.
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Gary O'Donnell the latest Galway player to hang up his boots. Never the most spectacular player but was always a steady influence on the lads around him and good for a score or 2.
A disappointing decade for Galway footballers. They never got the formula right. First decade since 1900 that they didn't get to a final.
Medals are often about timing.
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Gary O’Donnell the latest Galway player to hang up his boots. Never the most spectacular player but was always a steady influence on the lads around him and good for a score or 2.
A disappointing decade for Galway footballers. They never got the formula right. First decade since 1900 that they didn't get to a final.
Medals are often about timing.
The start of decade Galway was relegated to Div 2 and would stay there for 6 years. 2009 to 2015 no Connacht title won and shipped some embarrassing defeats in those years.
Under Kevin Walsh some decent progress was made, promoted back to Div 1 and league final appearance in the first year back, led Galway to a couple of Connacht titles and a first All-Ireland semi final for 17 years.
That progress hasn't been built on and have gone backwards now, 3 Connacht finals lost and two of them was became of 2nd half collapses and have fallen back to Division 2. The main question is Padraic Joyce the right manager to bring Galway forward? Loads of underage talent to work from the U17s reached back to back All-Ireland finals in 2018/19 and the U20s won the All Ireland in 2020 though they'll need top of the range strength and conditioning to get the best of of them at senior level.
Hopefully I'm wrong but have never been as pessimistic about Galway football at Senior IC level, we're going nowhere.
Quote from: An Fhairche Abu on October 26, 2021, 06:14:14 PM
Hopefully I'm wrong but have never been as pessimistic about Galway football at Senior IC level, we're going nowhere.
Interesting comment, as you have always been very honest in your comments.
Not sure I would be that pessimistic.
Galway were 5pts up at half-time in connaught final, If Galway had gotten one or two points at beginning of second half it could have been a different story.
Not saying they would have gone much farther, but made Mayo look very uncomfortable in first half.
It's not this year in isolation, you look at counties that are having success, there are competent county boards in place who put the structures in place for that success. Sure money helps but would a multimillionaire with money to pump into Galway GAA be confident where that money was going to end up or what it would be used for? Not too long since Pat McDonagh was looking for the receipts.
The massive increase in club match revenue across the board once they had to go all ticket after the audit was incredible it was such a leap, a total scandal really and not much made of it.
I'm sure hurling folk will say otherwise and I appreciate that it's probably the bigger game in the county but, when you look at the Loughgeorge situation what was a football only facility and is now shared, where the source of all the debt that Galway have right now came from in the first place, football in the county has been rode sideways by hurling side. That's not to excuse the football board at all because there is loads that could be done at that end. The current football panel and management, are they as top level as they should be? I look at the Mayo and Kerry games after the lockdowns, these are laughing stock performances. The early form of league 2020 was a mirage, everything since has been awful, Mayo weren't even that really good in the CF and still absolutely coasted home, at one stage near the end a Mayo player tapped over a point rather than bothering to stick the goal it was so well in hand. Once Shane Walsh was no longer a factor to cause a bit of chaos with individual brilliance as in the first half, Galway had nothing, fitness looked suspect, how is that even possible these days given the levels the competition are at?
Others are way better informed than me, maybe I'm talking shite but to an average punter the whole thing looks brutal bad, cannot afford to be a two bob operation at any level to have success these days, Galway are as two bob as it gets at the minute.
Quote from: An Fhairche Abu on October 28, 2021, 01:15:49 PM
It's not this year in isolation, you look at counties that are having success, there are competent county boards in place who put the structures in place for that success. Sure money helps but would a multimillionaire with money to pump into Galway GAA be confident where that money was going to end up or what it would be used for? Not too long since Pat McDonagh was looking for the receipts.
The massive increase in club match revenue across the board once they had to go all ticket after the audit was incredible it was such a leap, a total scandal really and not much made of it.
I'm sure hurling folk will say otherwise and I appreciate that it's probably the bigger game in the county but, when you look at the Loughgeorge situation what was a football only facility and is now shared, where the source of all the debt that Galway have right now came from in the first place, football in the county has been rode sideways by hurling side. That's not to excuse the football board at all because there is loads that could be done at that end. The current football panel and management, are they as top level as they should be? I look at the Mayo and Kerry games after the lockdowns, these are laughing stock performances. The early form of league 2020 was a mirage, everything since has been awful, Mayo weren't even that really good in the CF and still absolutely coasted home, at one stage near the end a Mayo player tapped over a point rather than bothering to stick the goal it was so well in hand. Once Shane Walsh was no longer a factor to cause a bit of chaos with individual brilliance as in the first half, Galway had nothing, fitness looked suspect, how is that even possible these days given the levels the competition are at?
Others are way better informed than me, maybe I'm talking shite but to an average punter the whole thing looks brutal bad, cannot afford to be a two bob operation at any level to have success these days, Galway are as two bob as it gets at the minute.
I used to think we were a bit paranoid in the football part of the county regarding the hurlers getting preferential treatment/funding/resources lately but having heard Paul Bellew, the hurling board chairman doing the rounds on the airwaves the last couple of days I think it's fair to say football is a poor relation in Galway now. He couldn't say enough about all the funding and resources going into the hurlers along with at least 9 people involved in the S and C of all the teams coming up through the ranks, I think that's in addition to Lucas K who has a paid S and C role. As usual, the football board is mute when it comes to these things.
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Hopefully I'm wrong but have never been as pessimistic about Galway football at Senior IC level, we're going nowhere.
I would have to say I agree with that unfortunately.
All the abuse Kevin Walsh got and look at us now two years on.
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Quote from: An Fhairche Abu on October 26, 2021, 06:14:14 PM
Hopefully I'm wrong but have never been as pessimistic about Galway football at Senior IC level, we're going nowhere.
I would have to say I agree with that unfortunately.
All the abuse Kevin Walsh got and look at us now two years on.
Time to move on from Walsh nostalgia, his reign was no success by any metric. As poor as PJ may be, I'd like to see him dealing with a full deck as in a completely fit squad, (this basically means John Daly). We badly need a proper CHB and HB line, Dylan Wall/McHugh/ANOther isn't good enough. Build from there.
As pessimistic as you may be, if it's any consolation, I don't think we're going to get any worse. There should now within a season or two be a better cohort coming through when the successful U-20 team is raided. McLoughlin from Moycullen is a good prospect, while Dessie Conneely should get another look in. Salthill's Evan Murphy can be 'languid' they say but is worth a chance, he has good ability. Can never understand why Eoin Finnerty doesn't get a sustained run; not the quickest but always a handful for a FB, and is miles ahead of the likes of Brannigan. Caherlistrane's Jonathan McGrath never fails to impress when I see him play and should be a real good 'un when he fills out fully. The green shoots are starting to appear, just a bit more patience required.
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Quote from: An Fhairche Abu on October 26, 2021, 06:14:14 PM
Hopefully I'm wrong but have never been as pessimistic about Galway football at Senior IC level, we're going nowhere.
I would have to say I agree with that unfortunately.
All the abuse Kevin Walsh got and look at us now two years on.
Time to move on from Walsh nostalgia, his reign was no success by any metric. As poor as PJ may be, I'd like to see him dealing with a full deck as in a completely fit squad, (this basically means John Daly). We badly need a proper CHB and HB line, Dylan Wall/McHugh/ANOther isn't good enough. Build from there.
As pessimistic as you may be, if it's any consolation, I don't think we're going to get any worse. There should now within a season or two be a better cohort coming through when the successful U-20 team is raided. McLoughlin from Moycullen is a good prospect, while Dessie Conneely should get another look in. Salthill's Evan Murphy can be 'languid' they say but is worth a chance, he has good ability. Can never understand why Eoin Finnerty doesn't get a sustained run; not the quickest but always a handful for a FB, and is miles ahead of the likes of Brannigan. Caherlistrane's Jonathan McGrath never fails to impress when I see him play and should be a real good 'un when he fills out fully. The green shoots are starting to appear, just a bit more patience required.
That sounds similar to 2011 for the hurlers.
What a warrior Colm Boyle was.
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What a warrior Colm Boyle was.
That rattle he hit Comer will live long in my memory
Brian Fox Tipperary retired. Played football with Tipp since 08.
Boyle was one tough boy.
Brian fox was a good footballer too and not a bit soft either.
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What a warrior Colm Boyle was.
Yep a cracking player. Gave his all.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/mayo-s-colm-boyle-announces-intercounty-retirement-1.4736323
The Davitts halfback won four All Stars in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017 - a Mayo record alongside Lee Keegan and Keith Higgins.
He was on the losing side in five All-Ireland finals, but missed the 2020 and 2021 defeats.
He did however win an Under-21 All-Ireland in 2006.
Boyle's departure from the intercounty scene means only Lee Keegan, Kevin McLoughlin, Cillian O'Connor, Aidan O'Shea and Jason Doherty remain from the Mayo side beaten in the 2012 All-Ireland final.
Joey Holden and Colin Fennelly, both Kilkenny
Paul Broderick and Shane Redmond Carlow both retired.
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What a warrior Colm Boyle was.
Yep a cracking player. Gave his all.
One of great half backs in modern football, serious player
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O She is another one of these players you can play anywhere but really play nowhere for too long.. That is not a criticism - he has never truly owned a role. However to say he is not one of the best Footballing characters of the last 10 years in the game and dosent deserve to win an all ireland medal is crazy. Like the O Connors, Keegan and others, Mayo deserve to be winning the All Ireland this year, and I for one will be cheering them on to their destiny.
I hope you weren't too disappointed.
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Quote from: rrhf on July 29, 2021, 11:32:20 AM
O She is another one of these players you can play anywhere but really play nowhere for too long.. That is not a criticism - he has never truly owned a role. However to say he is not one of the best Footballing characters of the last 10 years in the game and dosent deserve to win an all ireland medal is crazy. Like the O Connors, Keegan and others, Mayo deserve to be winning the All Ireland this year, and I for one will be cheering them on to their destiny.
I hope you weren't too disappointed.
;D
It's a hard one to take. Boyle typified the resilience of the team for the last 10 years. Why he wasn't brought on in the final this year I'll never know.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/ciar%C3%A1n-murphy-born-on-the-right-side-of-the-border-for-mayo-colm-boyle-will-be-missed-1.4737466
Ciarán Murphy: Born on the right side of the border for Mayo, Colm Boyle will be missed
A thunderous footballer, the Devitts clubman hails from a curious part of the GAA world
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Ciaran Murphy
Colm Boyle has retired, and another great from the last decade of football is gone. He leaves with four All Star awards, a record for Mayo which he shares with Lee Keegan and Keith Higgins.
He was a thunderous footballer, a man who played with the sort of ferocity that defined this Mayo team. He might not have been their greatest player, but he might just have been the most perfect iteration of what a James Horan-era Mayo player was. He was, put simply, a great bit of stuff.
Since the news was announced in the Mayo News earlier this week, glowing testimonies will have rung in his ears, similar in some respects to those that greeted the retirements of some of his storied teammates - men like Tom Parsons, David Clarke, Donal Vaughan, Chris Barrett and Seamie O'Shea who all stepped away within days of each other last January.
But this one hits differently for me, because Boyle grew up just a few miles from where I grew up, on opposite sides of the Galway-Mayo border.
The border between the counties couldn't have a more spectacular western-most starting point, on either side of beautiful Killary Harbour. Leenane looks across at Aasleigh and the mountains around Delphi, and as the border moves east, along the Loughs Nafooey, Mask and Corrib, it moves into the rather more understated visual charms of the footballing heartlands of south Mayo and north-east Galway.
And that's where the border issue becomes personally fraught. Boyle grew up in Ballindine, which along with Irishtown, is the home of Davitts GAA Club, named after Michael Davitt, the founder of the Land League. And if Davitt was not a man to back down from a fight, then the club that bears his name does him no disservice.
I remember playing one or two challenge games at under-12 level against them, or maybe younger, but playing them in adult football seemed to be off-limits. There was obviously something about the arrival of puberty which necessitated we be kept apart - an excess of testosterone across the board perhaps. I tried to find out from the village elders if there was one incident in particular that led to our tribes being separated like this, but a veil of silence fell and I hastily dropped the matter.
It might have had something to do with a certain long-standing tradition in the vicinity on the evening of Galway/Mayo games. If Galway won, we in Milltown would send our most diplomatically-sensitive emissaries to Ballindine and Irishtown, in a spirit of friendship and comity of course, to discuss the game with the locals.
If Mayo won, the favour would be zestily returned in the opposite direction. Keeping the lines of communication open was deemed very important, at least on Connacht final night.
Complications
It being the GAA, there were complications. Ballindine lies flush up against the Galway border. Milltown lies five miles inside the county. So if your nearest school was in Ballindine or Irishtown, then it stood to reason that you would attend that school, and, in time, perhaps play football for the local club with your school friends. . . even if your house was actually in Co Galway.
So there are isolated tales of All-Ireland-winning underage Mayo footballers (not Colm Boyle, I hasten to add) who were actually born and lived in the county of Galway. That may not make sense geographically, but it is at least intellectually consistent.
More baffling to the naked eye is the Gael, born and living on the Galway side of the border, who is a rabid supporter of Davitts, a club lest we forget affiliated to the Mayo county board, but who then also shouts for Galway, against Mayo.
One such individual was so vocal in his celebrations of Galway's 1998 All-Ireland win that his jawing precipitated a mass walk-out from a pub in Irishtown that night and the local publican, it is said, had to retire to his bed, heartsick at this affront to his sensibilities. The man in question, who was so raucously rejoicing in Galway's win, had been a manager of the Davitts senior team, and his son had even worn the Green and Red with distinction. The mind truly boggles.
And lest you think that such petty border squabbles are of no concern to you, this controversy goes all the way to the top. Sabina Higgins, wife of our current President, has similarly divided loyalties. I quote here directly from the President's official website - "Sabina Coyne, now Higgins, was born. . . on the Galway-Mayo border and went to school in Ballindine and Claremorris, Co Mayo."
Any reasonable person would be inclined to infer from this that she is a Mayo woman. But we in Milltown know different. Mrs Higgins, you can no longer run from this. Even now, for the good of the country, admit the error of your ways, return to the fold.
If there was a way for us to claim Boyle as one of our own, we would - but there has hardly ever been a player whose pride in his native county was more plainly, obviously seen. He will be missed.
Quote from: seafoid on November 25, 2021, 07:47:10 AM
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/ciar%C3%A1n-murphy-born-on-the-right-side-of-the-border-for-mayo-colm-boyle-will-be-missed-1.4737466
Ciarán Murphy: Born on the right side of the border for Mayo, Colm Boyle will be missed
A thunderous footballer, the Devitts clubman hails from a curious part of the GAA world
about an hour ago
I know a family who live on the Galway side of that divide. A significant minority of the family members are maniacal Mayo supporters. The Milltown people I know speak about Ballindine as if it's on another planet entirely. I find it all very amusing.
Eoin Cadogan put in some shift in both codes for Cork
Quote from: seafoid on November 24, 2021, 11:33:11 AM
Joey Holden and Colin Fennelly, both Kilkenny
31 and 32 respectively. You'd imagine that for such quality players they would have a few years left. Four AI's each. Good luck to them.
Rob Kearney
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Ciarán Murphy: Born on the right side of the border for Mayo, Colm Boyle will be missed
A thunderous footballer, the Devitts clubman hails from a curious part of the GAA world
about an hour ago
I know a family who live on the Galway side of that divide. A significant minority of the family members are maniacal Mayo supporters. The Milltown people I know speak about Ballindine as if it's on another planet entirely. I find it all very amusing.
A few years ago I was up in a pub in Leanne and they were talking about Mayo people like they had 2 heads (and the Mayo border about 1/4 mile away)
Have they not got 2 :o
Paddy Cunningham of Antrim.
Cathal Cregg after 15 years of service to Roscommon.
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Rob Kearney
i heard he is back Training with Cooley kickhams again after a career in Digging up pitches in Dublin
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Quote from: seafoid on November 25, 2021, 07:47:10 AM
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/ciar%C3%A1n-murphy-born-on-the-right-side-of-the-border-for-mayo-colm-boyle-will-be-missed-1.4737466
Ciarán Murphy: Born on the right side of the border for Mayo, Colm Boyle will be missed
A thunderous footballer, the Devitts clubman hails from a curious part of the GAA world
about an hour ago
I know a family who live on the Galway side of that divide. A significant minority of the family members are maniacal Mayo supporters. The Milltown people I know speak about Ballindine as if it's on another planet entirely. I find it all very amusing.
A few years ago I was up in a pub in Leanne and they were talking about Mayo people like they had 2 heads (and the Mayo border about 1/4 mile away)
Happens all along that border!!!
Quote from: Cunny Funt on November 29, 2021, 06:43:26 PM
Cathal Cregg after 15 years of service to Roscommon.
Classy player. I think he's only 30 or so. Has he been injured?
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Cathal Cregg after 15 years of service to Roscommon.
Classy player. I think he's only 30 or so. Has he been injured?
35 in April. Made his senior County debut in 2006 aged 19.
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Cathal Cregg after 15 years of service to Roscommon.
Classy player. I think he's only 30 or so. Has he been injured?
35 in April. Made his senior County debut in 2006 aged 19.
Ah, fair enough, i thought he was younger for some reason. Anyway, after 15 years playing for your county, you couldn't really ask anymore. Fair play to him.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on November 29, 2021, 06:43:26 PM
Cathal Cregg after 15 years of service to Roscommon.
Fantastic player for Roscommon, played on some very poor Rossie teams in his early years. Hope he enjoys his retirement, our best player since Tony Mac. Played mostly at half forward, was an excellent centre back to, just a class act.
Quote from: Rudi on November 30, 2021, 06:18:23 PM
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Cathal Cregg after 15 years of service to Roscommon.
Fantastic player for Roscommon, played on some very poor Rossie teams in his early years. Hope he enjoys his retirement, our best player since Tony Mac. Played mostly at half forward, was an excellent centre back to, just a class act.
I recall in the round 7 NFL game last year when Roscommon was hit with Covid he filled in at centre half back and was one of the stand out players in that game against Cavan.
Apparently scored 24-184 in 165 appearances, decent going for a player who played mostly in the half forward line.
Happy retirement Cathal.
Love watching reruns of the 2019 goal v the Rhubarbs ;D
Kevy Mc - Dublin.
12 Seasons
11 Leinsters
8 All Irelands
The goal that turned out to be so decisive vs Kerry in the 2011 Final when 4 points down. A massive score in the history of Dublin football.
The goal vs Kerry in the 2013 Semi Final.
Quote from: rrhf on December 01, 2021, 11:28:39 AM
Serious contributor to Dublin football success. What a career! The most influential Gaelic Football player in GAA history to never win an all star - Discuss!
Two great footballers.
Dubs are beginning to look very light.
O'Byrne Cup there for the taking!
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on December 01, 2021, 12:26:43 PM
Two great footballers.
Dubs are beginning to look very light.
O'Byrne Cup there for the taking!
Of the 21 Players Dublin used in the 2019 final Vs Mayo 7 are now not available/retired. Another 5 off them are now aged 31 or over.
1. Stephen Cluxton 24. Eoin Murchan 25
4. Michael Fitzsimons 32
2. David Byrne 27
7. John Small 28
3. Jonny Cooper 32
5. Jack McCaffrey6. James McCarthy 31
8. Brian Fenton 28
10. Niall Scully 27
11. Ciarán Kilkenny 28
12. Brian Howard 24
13. Paul Mannion 14. Con O'Callaghan (Cuala) 25
15. Dean Rock (Ballymun Kickhams) 31
9. Diarmuid Connolly for McCaffrey (half-time)22. Philly McMahon for Murchan (inj) (55) 34
20. Cormac Costello for Scully (58) 27
25. Cian O'Sullivan for Byrne (68)
23. Kevin McManamon for Mannion (68)
9. Michael Darragh MacAuley for Howard (74)
Quote from: toby47 on December 01, 2021, 11:21:37 AM
Kevy Mc - Dublin.
12 Seasons
11 Leinsters
8 All Irelands
The goal that turned out to be so decisive vs Kerry in the 2011 Final when 4 points down. A massive score in the history of Dublin football.
The goal vs Kerry in the 2013 Semi Final.
One of my favourite footballers. Near impossible to get the ball off
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Kevy Mc - Dublin.
12 Seasons
11 Leinsters
8 All Irelands
The goal that turned out to be so decisive vs Kerry in the 2011 Final when 4 points down. A massive score in the history of Dublin football.
The goal vs Kerry in the 2013 Semi Final.
One of my favourite footballers. Near impossible to get the ball off
The gamechanger. He made an impact every time. Massive moment at the end of the 5 in a row final too when he dispossessed David Moran.
The whingers talk about the money going in that allows development officers go into primary schools to teach basic football and hurling to boys and girls as a main driver behind Dublin success, but when you look at the likes of KevMac, Cian, MDMA, it's clear how lucky we were to have so many leaders come together over a period to drive standards on the pitch and at training. That's very hard to replace.
I'd hope that Kev Mac returns to the fold in some capacity in the future.
Quote from: toby47 on December 01, 2021, 11:21:37 AM
Kevy Mc - Dublin.
12 Seasons
11 Leinsters
8 All Irelands
The goal that turned out to be so decisive vs Kerry in the 2011 Final when 4 points down. A massive score in the history of Dublin football.
The goal vs Kerry in the 2013 Semi Final.
How many of the all ireland years would he have been a starter?
Quote from: Mario on December 02, 2021, 11:42:19 AM
Quote from: toby47 on December 01, 2021, 11:21:37 AM
Kevy Mc - Dublin.
12 Seasons
11 Leinsters
8 All Irelands
The goal that turned out to be so decisive vs Kerry in the 2011 Final when 4 points down. A massive score in the history of Dublin football.
The goal vs Kerry in the 2013 Semi Final.
How many of the all ireland years would he have been a starter?
59 championship appearances, 22 as a starter.
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Quote from: Mario on December 02, 2021, 11:42:19 AM
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Kevy Mc - Dublin.
12 Seasons
11 Leinsters
8 All Irelands
The goal that turned out to be so decisive vs Kerry in the 2011 Final when 4 points down. A massive score in the history of Dublin football.
The goal vs Kerry in the 2013 Semi Final.
How many of the all ireland years would he have been a starter?
59 championship appearances, 22 as a starter.
He's definitely the first name that comes to mind when I think of the term supersub. He was good enough to start for a period but I think Gavin thought his impact off the bench was more valuable.
Quote from: Mario on December 02, 2021, 11:42:19 AM
Quote from: toby47 on December 01, 2021, 11:21:37 AM
Kevy Mc - Dublin.
12 Seasons
11 Leinsters
8 All Irelands
The goal that turned out to be so decisive vs Kerry in the 2011 Final when 4 points down. A massive score in the history of Dublin football.
The goal vs Kerry in the 2013 Semi Final.
How many of the all ireland years would he have been a starter?
Kevin started 2016 final and replay. All other AI final appearances were from bench.
Quote from: Gael85 on December 02, 2021, 11:01:15 PM
Quote from: Mario on December 02, 2021, 11:42:19 AM
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Kevy Mc - Dublin.
12 Seasons
11 Leinsters
8 All Irelands
The goal that turned out to be so decisive vs Kerry in the 2011 Final when 4 points down. A massive score in the history of Dublin football.
The goal vs Kerry in the 2013 Semi Final.
How many of the all ireland years would he have been a starter?
Kevin started 2016 final and replay. All other AI final appearances were from bench.
Should have been red carded in the first few minutes of the replay....clotheslined someone
Quote from: rrhf on December 01, 2021, 11:35:33 AM
Quote from: rrhf on December 01, 2021, 11:28:39 AM
Serious contributor to Dublin football success. What a career! The most influential Gaelic Football player in GAA history to never win an all star - Discuss!
Was in running for All Star in 2016 but had a poor final against Mayo..Was very influential in first half in the replay.
Paddy McGrath - 1x AI, 5x Ulsters. A great servant.
Quote from: StephenC on December 07, 2021, 08:28:46 AM
Paddy McGrath - 1x AI, 5x Ulsters. A great servant.
Fine footballer, plenty of energy. Has an All Ireland Medal, key part of that McGuiness team. No doubt he will still line out for Ardara.
Quote from: Rudi on December 07, 2021, 08:40:39 AM
Quote from: StephenC on December 07, 2021, 08:28:46 AM
Paddy McGrath - 1x AI, 5x Ulsters. A great servant.
Fine footballer, plenty of energy. Has an All Ireland Medal, key part of that McGuiness team. No doubt he will still line out for Ardara.
a proper corner back, could actually mark a player
Colm Spillane, Bill Cooper from Cork hurlers.
Quote from: whitey on December 02, 2021, 11:40:53 PM
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Kevy Mc - Dublin.
12 Seasons
11 Leinsters
8 All Irelands
The goal that turned out to be so decisive vs Kerry in the 2011 Final when 4 points down. A massive score in the history of Dublin football.
The goal vs Kerry in the 2013 Semi Final.
How many of the all ireland years would he have been a starter?
Kevin started 2016 final and replay. All other AI final appearances were from bench.
Should have been red carded in the first few minutes of the replay....clotheslined someone
You can get away with murder in the first few minutes of any big game.
Another from Dublin.
Philly McMahon.
What a player, what a servant & what a man!
Small loss.
Quote from: mouview on December 17, 2021, 11:33:30 AM
Small loss.
Fairly true.
However there was a stage where he was a key component in the best team of all time.
8 All-Ireland Senior Football titles
11 Leinster titles
6 National Football League winners medals
2 All-Stars
Quote from: toby47 on December 17, 2021, 11:47:02 AM
Quote from: mouview on December 17, 2021, 11:33:30 AM
Small loss.
Fairly true.
However there was a stage where he was a key component in the best team of all time.
8 All-Ireland Senior Football titles
11 Leinster titles
6 National Football League winners medals
2 All-Stars
Indeed, another vital cog in the Dublin machine
Quote from: toby47 on December 17, 2021, 11:21:14 AM
Another from Dublin.
Philly McMahon.
What a player, what a servant & what a man!
Philly McMahon was good at his peak, one performance that sticks out was in 2015 when Jim Gavin placed his trust in Philly to curb the influence of Aidan O'Shea and not only did he achieve that but scored 2-3 off him in two games as he knew Aidan wouldn't track his marker.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on December 17, 2021, 11:58:33 AM
Quote from: toby47 on December 17, 2021, 11:21:14 AM
Another from Dublin.
Philly McMahon.
What a player, what a servant & what a man!
Philly McMahon was good at his peak, one performance that sticks out was in 2015 when Jim Gavin placed his trust in Philly to curb the influence of Aidan O'Shea and not only did he achieve that but scored 2-3 off him in two games as he knew Aidan wouldn't track his marker.
That was in the AI Semi Final. Then in the Final he kept Colm Cooper scoreless whilst scoring a point himself.
Every team needs a couple of players like him & while opposition supporters disliked him they would have loved to have him on their team.
A bit like Ricey
Quote from: Taylor on December 17, 2021, 12:55:24 PM
Every team needs a couple of players like him & while opposition supporters disliked him they would have loved to have him on their team.
A bit like Ricey
Like Ricey a good man to score from corner back.
Scored 2-21 in 62 championship games and 1-20 in 65 league games.
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Quote from: Captain Obvious on December 17, 2021, 11:58:33 AM
Quote from: toby47 on December 17, 2021, 11:21:14 AM
Another from Dublin.
Philly McMahon.
What a player, what a servant & what a man!
Philly McMahon was good at his peak, one performance that sticks out was in 2015 when Jim Gavin placed his trust in Philly to curb the influence of Aidan O'Shea and not only did he achieve that but scored 2-3 off him in two games as he knew Aidan wouldn't track his marker.
That was in the AI Semi Final. Then in the Final he kept Colm Cooper scoreless whilst scoring a point himself.
Is that the game where he eye gouged Donaghy?
Yep, the same game.
Will probably be better remembered for his point that day, keeping gooch scoreless & winning his 3rd All-Ireland in a row.
And rightly so
Am I right in saying he let himself down a bit v mayo this year? Was he acting the big man coming on as sub. Could be wrong as bit hazy
Getting back on topic- some scores from Philly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQOjqd1swNA
Quote from: An Watcher on December 17, 2021, 07:27:34 PM
Am I right in saying he let himself down a bit v mayo this year? Was he acting the big man coming on as sub. Could be wrong as bit hazy
Nah, that was just Philly being Philly! He was usually not noticed doing this sort of stuff, as Dublin usually win.
Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.
Let's keep it somewhat decent.
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on December 17, 2021, 10:16:27 PM
Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.
Let's keep it somewhat decent.
Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of
gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.
Quote from: From the Bunker on December 17, 2021, 10:56:47 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on December 17, 2021, 10:16:27 PM
Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.
Let's keep it somewhat decent.
Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.
The same Philly McMahon who was manly enough NOT to divulge the name of the scum b"stard who sledged him about his dead brother. Which one of the two were in the right then?
The man has done so much not only for Ballymun and Dublin, but for everyone on this island with drink, drug and mental problems. He willingly travels the length and breadth of the country, visits clubs etc. He's certainly no angel no the pitch, he did what it took to win, but there's more to Philly McMahon than what you see
Quote from: Tyrdub on December 19, 2021, 03:00:05 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on December 17, 2021, 10:56:47 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on December 17, 2021, 10:16:27 PM
Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.
Let's keep it somewhat decent.
Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.
The same Philly McMahon who was manly enough NOT to divulge the name of the scum b"stard who sledged him about his dead brother. Which one of the two were in the right then?
The man has done so much not only for Ballymun and Dublin, but for everyone on this island with drink, drug and mental problems. He willingly travels the length and breadth of the country, visits clubs etc. He's certainly no angel no the pitch, he did what it took to win, but there's more to Philly McMahon than what you see
Now I'm sure Philly has reminded many a player of unfortunate events in their lives while on the field of play. And I doubt any of those who were sinned against ran to the media with the story.
Philly always had a win at all costs attitude. Sometimes you have to cross the line to achieve this.
Playing football for Dublin has been good for Phillys professional profile. He has done well and good luck to him. He used his gifts in a positive way to get a decent livelihood.
Quote from: Tyrdub on December 19, 2021, 03:00:05 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on December 17, 2021, 10:56:47 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on December 17, 2021, 10:16:27 PM
Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.
Let's keep it somewhat decent.
Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.
The same Philly McMahon who was manly enough NOT to divulge the name of the scum b"stard who sledged him about his dead brother. Which one of the two were in the right then?
The man has done so much not only for Ballymun and Dublin, but for everyone on this island with drink, drug and mental problems. He willingly travels the length and breadth of the country, visits clubs etc. He's certainly no angel no the pitch, he did what it took to win, but there's more to Philly McMahon than what you see
Ignore Bunker. That poster is WUM
Quote from: tonto1888 on December 19, 2021, 04:01:07 PM
Quote from: Tyrdub on December 19, 2021, 03:00:05 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on December 17, 2021, 10:56:47 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on December 17, 2021, 10:16:27 PM
Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.
Let's keep it somewhat decent.
Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.
The same Philly McMahon who was manly enough NOT to divulge the name of the scum b"stard who sledged him about his dead brother. Which one of the two were in the right then?
The man has done so much not only for Ballymun and Dublin, but for everyone on this island with drink, drug and mental problems. He willingly travels the length and breadth of the country, visits clubs etc. He's certainly no angel no the pitch, he did what it took to win, but there's more to Philly McMahon than what you see
Ignore Bunker. That poster is WUM
oh there you go then ,I'm a WUM??
please explain how anything I said wasn't right.
Quote from: Tyrdub on December 19, 2021, 03:00:05 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on December 17, 2021, 10:56:47 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on December 17, 2021, 10:16:27 PM
Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.
Let's keep it somewhat decent.
Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.
The same Philly McMahon who was manly enough NOT to divulge the name of the scum b"stard who sledged him about his dead brother. Which one of the two were in the right then?
The man has done so much not only for Ballymun and Dublin, but for everyone on this island with drink, drug and mental problems. He willingly travels the length and breadth of the country, visits clubs etc. He's certainly no angel no the pitch, he did what it took to win, but there's more to Philly McMahon than what you see
So you think intentionally injuring/maiming an opponent in order to win a football game is laudable?
Quote from: whitey on December 19, 2021, 04:19:23 PM
Quote from: Tyrdub on December 19, 2021, 03:00:05 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on December 17, 2021, 10:56:47 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on December 17, 2021, 10:16:27 PM
Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.
Let's keep it somewhat decent.
Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.
The same Philly McMahon who was manly enough NOT to divulge the name of the scum b"stard who sledged him about his dead brother. Which one of the two were in the right then?
The man has done so much not only for Ballymun and Dublin, but for everyone on this island with drink, drug and mental problems. He willingly travels the length and breadth of the country, visits clubs etc. He's certainly no angel no the pitch, he did what it took to win, but there's more to Philly McMahon than what you see
So you think intentionally injuring/maiming an opponent in order to win a football game is laudable?
Definitely not, read what I said..." He's certainly no angel on the pitch", and I will never condone any player deliberately hurting another player, eg Cillian O'Connor, Ricey et al, but ffs give the guy some credit for what he's done for young ones everywhere
Quote from: Tyrdub on December 19, 2021, 04:37:55 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 19, 2021, 04:19:23 PM
Quote from: Tyrdub on December 19, 2021, 03:00:05 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on December 17, 2021, 10:56:47 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on December 17, 2021, 10:16:27 PM
Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.
Let's keep it somewhat decent.
Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.
The same Philly McMahon who was manly enough NOT to divulge the name of the scum b"stard who sledged him about his dead brother. Which one of the two were in the right then?
The man has done so much not only for Ballymun and Dublin, but for everyone on this island with drink, drug and mental problems. He willingly travels the length and breadth of the country, visits clubs etc. He's certainly no angel no the pitch, he did what it took to win, but there's more to Philly McMahon than what you see
So you think intentionally injuring/maiming an opponent in order to win a football game is laudable?
Definitely not, read what I said..." He's certainly no angel on the pitch", and I will never condone any player deliberately hurting another player, eg Cillian O'Connor, Ricey et al, but ffs give the guy some credit for what he's done for young ones everywhere
He's a fantastic footballer
He's a fantastic community worker
And as a footballer he is without doubt the biggest tr**p of the last 10 years
Quote from: whitey on December 19, 2021, 05:01:46 PM
Quote from: Tyrdub on December 19, 2021, 04:37:55 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 19, 2021, 04:19:23 PM
Quote from: Tyrdub on December 19, 2021, 03:00:05 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on December 17, 2021, 10:56:47 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on December 17, 2021, 10:16:27 PM
Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.
Let's keep it somewhat decent.
Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.
The same Philly McMahon who was manly enough NOT to divulge the name of the scum b"stard who sledged him about his dead brother. Which one of the two were in the right then?
The man has done so much not only for Ballymun and Dublin, but for everyone on this island with drink, drug and mental problems. He willingly travels the length and breadth of the country, visits clubs etc. He's certainly no angel no the pitch, he did what it took to win, but there's more to Philly McMahon than what you see
So you think intentionally injuring/maiming an opponent in order to win a football game is laudable?
Definitely not, read what I said..." He's certainly no angel on the pitch", and I will never condone any player deliberately hurting another player, eg Cillian O'Connor, Ricey et al, but ffs give the guy some credit for what he's done for young ones everywhere
He's a fantastic footballer
He's a fantastic community worker
And as a footballer he is without doubt the biggest tr**p of the last 10 years
Looks like we are never going to agree on every facet of Philly McMahon
"One man's rubbish in another man's treasure"
One thing we can agree on though is that every victorious team needs, or has had, the enforcer type on their team. Ricey, Crowley, McGeeney etc. I would suggest the the O'Connors would be in the tr**p mode as well but, then again, I did say " victorious team".
The O Connors are dirty but they're not scumbags
I don't ever recall them biting or eye gouging opponents-that's my definition on a sc**bag
You probably have a different definition and if you do, you're perfectly entitled to it
Quote from: whitey on December 19, 2021, 05:29:48 PM
The O Connors are dirty but they're not scumbags
I don't ever recall them biting or eye gouging opponents-that's my definition on a sc**bag
You probably have a different definition and if you do, you're perfectly entitled to it
Like I said, there is lots we will not agree on
Have a good Christmas
Quote from: Tyrdub on December 19, 2021, 05:35:32 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 19, 2021, 05:29:48 PM
The O Connors are dirty but they're not scumbags
I don't ever recall them biting or eye gouging opponents-that's my definition on a sc**bag
You probably have a different definition and if you do, you're perfectly entitled to it
Like I said, there is lots we will not agree on
Have a good Christmas
Same to you
One of the best, big personality, brilliant player and as tough as nails, in his prime he was one of the best defenders in the country, circa 2013 to 2017 ish.
Brought some big named players on tours around Croke park a few times.
Got abuse in abundance from all angles, he did his talking and fighting on the pitch, never off it, has the accolades to back it up,
Well done Philly on a great career.
And the usual comments from the Muppets and begrudgers... And as usual one county sticks out more than others .....
This is the level of abuse he got, while trying to get to his sick and dieing father to celebrate, Mayo fans were throwing digs at him, that's the calibre of a Mayo fans/men..
"He normally came down to the fence at the Hogan Stand and I would run over to him and give him a hug. Over the years that was the ritual – hug me da and me mam," explains Philly.
"But he couldn't get down because he was too ill. So I jumped over the fence, we had beat Mayo and there was Mayo fans pulling out at me and getting their digs in at me.
"So I started climbing over the seats. There was a couple of them pulling out at me and I said: 'Listen I'm getting up to me da there' and a couple of Dublin fans were saying: 'Leave him alone' so I jumped up the seats and it was a special moment for me.
https://www.irishnews.com/sport/gaafootball/2019/10/19/news/my-father-s-life-inspires-me-to-do-the-best-i-can-with-mine-says-philly-mcmahon-1742940/
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
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What a warrior Colm Boyle was.
That rattle he hit Comer will live long in my memory
Comer only 19 at time. Boyle was lucky to stay on.
Joey Holden gone. Very underrated full back.
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
No angel, absolutely, but he's ours, fact is though, 8 AI'S later, he has had a great career and life with the Dubs, i am sure he is not bothered about what we discuss, not sure he ever got done for any incident mentioned above i.e proof, maybe I'm wrong here..
I use to hate Ricey, hate him, when Tyrone were beating us out the gate in the 00s, until he finished playing, met him in Mcgowans after a match, locked, decent guy.
Quote from: TheGreatest on December 20, 2021, 01:28:33 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
No angel, absolutely, but he's ours, fact is though, 8 AI'S later, he has had a great career and life with the Dubs, i am sure he is not bothered about what we discuss, not sure he ever got done for any incident mentioned above i.e proof, maybe I'm wrong here..
I use to hate Ricey, hate him, when Tyrone were beating us out the gate in the 00s, until he finished playing, met him in Mcgowans after a match, locked, decent guy.
So here's a philosophical question for you
If Sam was on the line and your team could win by intentionally injuring an opposition player what would you want the Dublin player to do
(I'm not talking about a wild reckless challenge-I'm talking about a sly off the ball assault that could
Lead to a serious injury to an opponent)
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Who was bitten/head butted. Philip is no saint but I'm calling out trolling an amateuer player with words like tr**p and sc**bag.
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 01:46:14 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Who was bitten/head butted. Philip is no saint but I'm calling out trolling an amateuer player with words like tr**p and sc**bag.
Lol
https://youtu.be/rh6YQBgD-0A
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 01:39:10 PM
Quote from: TheGreatest on December 20, 2021, 01:28:33 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
No angel, absolutely, but he's ours, fact is though, 8 AI'S later, he has had a great career and life with the Dubs, i am sure he is not bothered about what we discuss, not sure he ever got done for any incident mentioned above i.e proof, maybe I'm wrong here..
I use to hate Ricey, hate him, when Tyrone were beating us out the gate in the 00s, until he finished playing, met him in Mcgowans after a match, locked, decent guy.
So here's a philosophical question for you
If Sam was on the line and your team could win by intentionally injuring an opposition player what would you want the Dublin player to do
(I'm not talking about a wild reckless challenge-I'm talking about a sly off the ball assault that could
Lead to a serious injury to an opponent)
A lot of mayo lads have engaged in choking/grabbing lads in headlocks, elbows/tackling with closed fists but never discussed.
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 01:46:14 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Who was bitten/head butted. Philip is no saint but I'm calling out trolling an amateuer player with words like tr**p and sc**bag.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the42.ie/kieran-donaghy-philly-mcmahon-2-2431630-Nov2015/%3famp=1
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 01:48:56 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 01:46:14 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Who was bitten/head butted. Philip is no saint but I'm calling out trolling an amateuer player with words like tr**p and sc**bag.
Lol
https://youtu.be/rh6YQBgD-0A
Where the head but??
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 01:49:44 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 01:39:10 PM
Quote from: TheGreatest on December 20, 2021, 01:28:33 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
No angel, absolutely, but he's ours, fact is though, 8 AI'S later, he has had a great career and life with the Dubs, i am sure he is not bothered about what we discuss, not sure he ever got done for any incident mentioned above i.e proof, maybe I'm wrong here..
I use to hate Ricey, hate him, when Tyrone were beating us out the gate in the 00s, until he finished playing, met him in Mcgowans after a match, locked, decent guy.
So here's a philosophical question for you
If Sam was on the line and your team could win by intentionally injuring an opposition player what would you want the Dublin player to do
(I'm not talking about a wild reckless challenge-I'm talking about a sly off the ball assault that could
Lead to a serious injury to an opponent)
A lot of mayo lads have engaged in choking/grabbing lads in headlocks, elbows/tackling with closed fists but never discussed.
So you didn't answer the question-fair enough
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 01:52:18 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 01:46:14 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Who was bitten/head butted. Philip is no saint but I'm calling out trolling an amateuer player with words like tr**p and sc**bag.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the42.ie/kieran-donaghy-philly-mcmahon-2-2431630-Nov2015/%3famp=1
Who made the comment about the dead sibling?
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 01:53:55 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 01:49:44 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 01:39:10 PM
Quote from: TheGreatest on December 20, 2021, 01:28:33 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
No angel, absolutely, but he's ours, fact is though, 8 AI'S later, he has had a great career and life with the Dubs, i am sure he is not bothered about what we discuss, not sure he ever got done for any incident mentioned above i.e proof, maybe I'm wrong here..
I use to hate Ricey, hate him, when Tyrone were beating us out the gate in the 00s, until he finished playing, met him in Mcgowans after a match, locked, decent guy.
So here's a philosophical question for you
If Sam was on the line and your team could win by intentionally injuring an opposition player what would you want the Dublin player to do
(I'm not talking about a wild reckless challenge-I'm talking about a sly off the ball assault that could
Lead to a serious injury to an opponent)
A lot of mayo lads have engaged in choking/grabbing lads in headlocks, elbows/tackling with closed fists but never discussed.
So you didn't answer the question-fair enough
What was the question??
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 01:54:00 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 01:52:18 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 01:46:14 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Who was bitten/head butted. Philip is no saint but I'm calling out trolling an amateuer player with words like tr**p and sc**bag.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the42.ie/kieran-donaghy-philly-mcmahon-2-2431630-Nov2015/%3famp=1
Who made the comment about the dead sibling?
It was never revealed but I would guess it was a Mayo player
(I heard rumours of what Philly supposedly said to a different Mayo player the same day and it's just as bad as what was said to him)
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 01:58:48 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 01:54:00 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 01:52:18 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 01:46:14 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Who was bitten/head butted. Philip is no saint but I'm calling out trolling an amateuer player with words like tr**p and sc**bag.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the42.ie/kieran-donaghy-philly-mcmahon-2-2431630-Nov2015/%3famp=1
Who made the comment about the dead sibling?
It was never revealed but I would guess it was a Mayo player
(I heard rumours of what Philly supposedly said to a different Mayo player the same day and it's just as bad as what was said to him)
What he say?
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 02:01:02 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 01:58:48 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 01:54:00 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 01:52:18 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 01:46:14 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Who was bitten/head butted. Philip is no saint but I'm calling out trolling an amateuer player with words like tr**p and sc**bag.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the42.ie/kieran-donaghy-philly-mcmahon-2-2431630-Nov2015/%3famp=1
Who made the comment about the dead sibling?
It was never revealed but I would guess it was a Mayo player
(I heard rumours of what Philly supposedly said to a different Mayo player the same day and it's just as bad as what was said to him)
What he say?
Wont repeat as I can't verify it was said
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 02:03:38 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 02:01:02 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 01:58:48 PM
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Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 01:52:18 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 01:46:14 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Who was bitten/head butted. Philip is no saint but I'm calling out trolling an amateuer player with words like tr**p and sc**bag.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the42.ie/kieran-donaghy-philly-mcmahon-2-2431630-Nov2015/%3famp=1
Who made the comment about the dead sibling?
It was never revealed but I would guess it was a Mayo player
(I heard rumours of what Philly supposedly said to a different Mayo player the same day and it's just as bad as what was said to him)
What he say?
Wont repeat as I can't verify it was said
About a nappy?
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 02:07:03 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 02:03:38 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 02:01:02 PM
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Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 01:54:00 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 01:52:18 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 01:46:14 PM
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Who was bitten/head butted. Philip is no saint but I'm calling out trolling an amateuer player with words like tr**p and sc**bag.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the42.ie/kieran-donaghy-philly-mcmahon-2-2431630-Nov2015/%3famp=1
Who made the comment about the dead sibling?
It was never revealed but I would guess it was a Mayo player
(I heard rumours of what Philly supposedly said to a different Mayo player the same day and it's just as bad as what was said to him)
What he say?
Wont repeat as I can't verify it was said
About a nappy?
All I will say, is that it's as bad or worse as mocking Phillys brother who died of a drug overdose (if it was actually said).
Unfortunately the player it was supposedly said to has never won an All Ireland so he hasn't had the chance to go on the Late Late show and tell the country about it
Maybe someone should ask Philly if he ever said anything to an opponent that he now regrets
Quote from: whitey on December 19, 2021, 04:19:23 PM
Quote from: Tyrdub on December 19, 2021, 03:00:05 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on December 17, 2021, 10:56:47 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on December 17, 2021, 10:16:27 PM
Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.
Let's keep it somewhat decent.
Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.
The same Philly McMahon who was manly enough NOT to divulge the name of the scum b"stard who sledged him about his dead brother. Which one of the two were in the right then?
The man has done so much not only for Ballymun and Dublin, but for everyone on this island with drink, drug and mental problems. He willingly travels the length and breadth of the country, visits clubs etc. He's certainly no angel no the pitch, he did what it took to win, but there's more to Philly McMahon than what you see
So you think intentionally injuring/maiming an opponent in order to win a football game is laudable?
Eye gouging is a scummy act. I'm sure he's not too worried though with all his medals.
Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 02:11:19 PM
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Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Who was bitten/head butted. Philip is no saint but I'm calling out trolling an amateuer player with words like tr**p and sc**bag.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the42.ie/kieran-donaghy-philly-mcmahon-2-2431630-Nov2015/%3famp=1
Who made the comment about the dead sibling?
It was never revealed but I would guess it was a Mayo player
(I heard rumours of what Philly supposedly said to a different Mayo player the same day and it's just as bad as what was said to him)
What he say?
Wont repeat as I can't verify it was said
About a nappy?
All I will say, is that it's as bad or worse as mocking Phillys brother who died of a drug overdose (if it was actually said).
Unfortunately the player it was supposedly said to has never won an All Ireland so he hasn't had the chance to go on the Late Late show and tell the country about it
Maybe someone should ask Philly if he ever said anything to an opponent that he now regrets
Mayo have plenty of gigs to air their graces. I sure if was said the media were heard now(if it was actually said)
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Quote from: whitey on December 20, 2021, 12:57:59 PM
Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Who was bitten/head butted. Philip is no saint but I'm calling out trolling an amateuer player with words like tr**p and sc**bag.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the42.ie/kieran-donaghy-philly-mcmahon-2-2431630-Nov2015/%3famp=1
Who made the comment about the dead sibling?
It was never revealed but I would guess it was a Mayo player
(I heard rumours of what Philly supposedly said to a different Mayo player the same day and it's just as bad as what was said to him)
What he say?
Wont repeat as I can't verify it was said
About a nappy?
All I will say, is that it's as bad or worse as mocking Phillys brother who died of a drug overdose (if it was actually said).
Unfortunately the player it was supposedly said to has never won an All Ireland so he hasn't had the chance to go on the Late Late show and tell the country about it
Maybe someone should ask Philly if he ever said anything to an opponent that he now regrets
Mayo have plenty of gigs to air their graces. I sure if was said the media were heard now(if it was actually said)
As I said earlier in the thread-history is written by the victorious
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I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Who was bitten/head butted. Philip is no saint but I'm calling out trolling an amateuer player with words like tr**p and sc**bag.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the42.ie/kieran-donaghy-philly-mcmahon-2-2431630-Nov2015/%3famp=1
Who made the comment about the dead sibling?
It was never revealed but I would guess it was a Mayo player
(I heard rumours of what Philly supposedly said to a different Mayo player the same day and it's just as bad as what was said to him)
What he say?
Wont repeat as I can't verify it was said
About a nappy?
All I will say, is that it's as bad or worse as mocking Phillys brother who died of a drug overdose (if it was actually said).
Unfortunately the player it was supposedly said to has never won an All Ireland so he hasn't had the chance to go on the Late Late show and tell the country about it
Maybe someone should ask Philly if he ever said anything to an opponent that he now regrets
Mayo have plenty of gigs to air their graces. I sure if was said the media were heard now(if it was actually said)
As I said earlier in the thread-history is written by the victorious
;D ;D ;D
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Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.
Let's keep it somewhat decent.
Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.
The same Philly McMahon who was manly enough NOT to divulge the name of the scum b"stard who sledged him about his dead brother. Which one of the two were in the right then?
The man has done so much not only for Ballymun and Dublin, but for everyone on this island with drink, drug and mental problems. He willingly travels the length and breadth of the country, visits clubs etc. He's certainly no angel no the pitch, he did what it took to win, but there's more to Philly McMahon than what you see
Ignore Bunker. That poster is WUM
oh there you go then ,I'm a WUM??
please explain how anything I said wasn't right.
The poster was referring to From The Bunker poster not you.
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Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Who was bitten/head butted. Philip is no saint but I'm calling out trolling an amateuer player with words like tr**p and sc**bag.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the42.ie/kieran-donaghy-philly-mcmahon-2-2431630-Nov2015/%3famp=1
Who made the comment about the dead sibling?
It was never revealed but I would guess it was a Mayo player
(I heard rumours of what Philly supposedly said to a different Mayo player the same day and it's just as bad as what was said to him)
What he say?
Wont repeat as I can't verify it was said
About a nappy?
All I will say, is that it's as bad or worse as mocking Phillys brother who died of a drug overdose (if it was actually said).
Unfortunately the player it was supposedly said to has never won an All Ireland so he hasn't had the chance to go on the Late Late show and tell the country about it
Maybe someone should ask Philly if he ever said anything to an opponent that he now regrets
Mayo have plenty of gigs to air their graces. I sure if was said the media were heard now(if it was actually said)
As I said earlier in the thread-history is written by the victorious
;D ;D ;D
And I'm sure in time people will forgive and forget
For years Whelo was enemy number one down in Mayo but when he showed up in Gaelic Park, NY doing coverage for RTE he was treated like a long lost son (if the pictures I've see online are anything to go by)
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Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Who was bitten/head butted. Philip is no saint but I'm calling out trolling an amateuer player with words like tr**p and sc**bag.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the42.ie/kieran-donaghy-philly-mcmahon-2-2431630-Nov2015/%3famp=1
Who made the comment about the dead sibling?
It was never revealed but I would guess it was a Mayo player
(I heard rumours of what Philly supposedly said to a different Mayo player the same day and it's just as bad as what was said to him)
What he say?
Wont repeat as I can't verify it was said
About a nappy?
All I will say, is that it's as bad or worse as mocking Phillys brother who died of a drug overdose (if it was actually said).
Unfortunately the player it was supposedly said to has never won an All Ireland so he hasn't had the chance to go on the Late Late show and tell the country about it
Maybe someone should ask Philly if he ever said anything to an opponent that he now regrets
Mayo have plenty of gigs to air their graces. I sure if was said the media were heard now(if it was actually said)
As I said earlier in the thread-history is written by the victorious
;D ;D ;D
And I'm sure in time people will forgive and forget
For years Whelo was enemy number one down in Mayo but when he showed up in Gaelic Park, NY doing coverage for RTE he was treated like a long lost son (if the pictures I've see online are anything to go by)
Stranger things have happened ;D
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Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
No angel, absolutely, but he's ours, fact is though, 8 AI'S later, he has had a great career and life with the Dubs, i am sure he is not bothered about what we discuss, not sure he ever got done for any incident mentioned above i.e proof, maybe I'm wrong here..
I use to hate Ricey, hate him, when Tyrone were beating us out the gate in the 00s, until he finished playing, met him in Mcgowans after a match, locked, decent guy.
So here's a philosophical question for you
If Sam was on the line and your team could win by intentionally injuring an opposition player what would you want the Dublin player to do
(I'm not talking about a wild reckless challenge-I'm talking about a sly off the ball assault that could
Lead to a serious injury to an opponent)
Ecumenical matter.
My own personal philosophy is " whatever it takes" .
Gooch chats about Philly in this video here, earlier on in the conversation he also mentions sledging and karma. Which begs the point, if your big enough to give it out, don't be crying over getting it. I know the level of it can differ in scales, but I suppose the person giving it out doesn't know the deeper impact it may have on the person in the receiving end regardless of what is being said.
https://punditarena.com/gaa/thepateam/watch-colm-cooper-disgust-sledging/
Interestingly, one of the greatest players to play the game, his view on sledging is that of a "weakness" in an opposition player.
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on December 20, 2021, 03:02:18 PM
Gooch chats about Philly in this video here, earlier on in the conversation he also mentions sledging and karma. Which begs the point, if your big enough to give it out, don't be crying over getting it. I know the level of it can differ in scales, but I suppose the person giving it out doesn't know the deeper impact it may have on the person in the receiving end regardless of what is being said.
https://punditarena.com/gaa/thepateam/watch-colm-cooper-disgust-sledging/
Interestingly, one of the greatest players to play the game, his view on sledging is that of a "weakness" in an opposition player.
Not sure the 2015 final showed any weakness in the opposition player.
Gooch some baller,, all time great probably got it worse than anyone in the game id imagine, also referenced the worst sledging he got was earlier in his careers, 00s, any guesses .......
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Quote from: hoynevalley on December 20, 2021, 10:57:00 AM
I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Who was bitten/head butted. Philip is no saint but I'm calling out trolling an amateuer player with words like tr**p and sc**bag.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the42.ie/kieran-donaghy-philly-mcmahon-2-2431630-Nov2015/%3famp=1
Who made the comment about the dead sibling?
It was never revealed but I would guess it was a Mayo player
(I heard rumours of what Philly supposedly said to a different Mayo player the same day and it's just as bad as what was said to him)
What he say?
Wont repeat as I can't verify it was said
Why even mention it then?
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Removed a few posts that were uncomplimentary at least.
Let's keep it somewhat decent.
Yes, in hindsight - remembering Philly's on field record of gouging players was poor form and I apologise for this. Lets just remember the good times.
The same Philly McMahon who was manly enough NOT to divulge the name of the scum b"stard who sledged him about his dead brother. Which one of the two were in the right then?
The man has done so much not only for Ballymun and Dublin, but for everyone on this island with drink, drug and mental problems. He willingly travels the length and breadth of the country, visits clubs etc. He's certainly no angel no the pitch, he did what it took to win, but there's more to Philly McMahon than what you see
Ignore Bunker. That poster is WUM
oh there you go then ,I'm a WUM??
please explain how anything I said wasn't right.
The poster was referring to From The Bunker poster not you.
Correct. I will accept an apology anytime now Tyrdub haha
Former Down captain Darragh O'Hanlon retires aged 28.
Was never captain but sad he's had to call it a day nonetheless
Im pretty sure he was captain during Eamonn Burns(rip) time in charge. Looked to have a long county career ahead of him. Very sad news, and I wish him the best of luck in the future.
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I think Davy Fitzgerald made a great point about online trolling recently.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/davy-fitzgerald-internet-trolls-have-a-sickness-1.4711854
a couple posters on this thread just might be having tough time with the pandemic taking anger out on amateur players
"Internet trolls have a 'sickness'
'I think they have their own issues they have to deal with and I would feel sorry for them'
So you think someone who has bitten, eye gouged and head butted opponents should be canonized?
Relative to the disgusting sledging that occurred regarding his deceased brother......maybe someone should ask St Philly what was the worst thing he ever said to an opponent?
Who was bitten/head butted. Philip is no saint but I'm calling out trolling an amateuer player with words like tr**p and sc**bag.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.the42.ie/kieran-donaghy-philly-mcmahon-2-2431630-Nov2015/%3famp=1
Who made the comment about the dead sibling?
It was never revealed but I would guess it was a Mayo player
(I heard rumours of what Philly supposedly said to a different Mayo player the same day and it's just as bad as what was said to him)
What he say?
Wont repeat as I can't verify it was said
Why even mention it then?
To be fairWhitney and From The Bunker were trolling usual. They spent more time trolling about dublin players than acknowledging the great Mayo players that retired over last 2 years.
Eoin Donnelly has retired.
Probably been one of the best midfielders in Ulster over the past decade.
Big loss for Fermanagh
https://www.impartialreporter.com/sport/19862682.donnelly-steps-away-decade-service-fermanagh/ (https://www.impartialreporter.com/sport/19862682.donnelly-steps-away-decade-service-fermanagh/)
James O' Donoghue. https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2022/0125/1275794-james-odonoghue-announces-kerry-retirement/
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James O' Donoghue. https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2022/0125/1275794-james-odonoghue-announces-kerry-retirement/
Debut 2010
8 munster medals
1 Sam
Dubs got 8.
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James O' Donoghue. https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2022/0125/1275794-james-odonoghue-announces-kerry-retirement/
Debut 2010
8 munster medals
1 Sam
Dubs got 8.
Classy footballer, just plagued with injury. Unfortunate(for him) that he played in an era with such a dominant Dublin team.
Unmarkable on his day. That year he won FOTY he was unbelievable.
Unreal player. A great podcast with him yesterday also, seems a real good lad that went through hell with them injuries & operations.
despite all he did win , he's going to be remembered more for his potential than what he achieved much Like Mike Frank Russel who has a mere 5 all irelands.
at his peak i remember a league game in castlebar when everyone held their breath when the ball even came near him.
Could have been the nigh St Patrick attacked Donaghy :)
That tussle with Higgins will become the stuff of legend.
Two gifted players at the top of their games, fighting it out, one-on-one.
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Unmarkable on his day. That year he won FOTY he was unbelievable.
Didnt he play in the final with the shoulder hanging off him...
Paudie Maher calling it a day due to a neck injury..
https://tipperary.gaa.ie/tipperary-gaa-press-release-padraic-maher-retirement/ (https://tipperary.gaa.ie/tipperary-gaa-press-release-padraic-maher-retirement/)
Came into focus as the Tipp minor fullback who prevented Joe Canning from winning three AI minor titles, didn't give Joe a sniff that day.
The rock in the Tipp senior defence for years thereafter, big loss to Tipp but they need to rebuild anyway.
Quote from: johnnycool on February 01, 2022, 11:50:21 AM
Paudie Maher calling it a day due to a neck injury..
https://tipperary.gaa.ie/tipperary-gaa-press-release-padraic-maher-retirement/ (https://tipperary.gaa.ie/tipperary-gaa-press-release-padraic-maher-retirement/)
Came into focus as the Tipp minor fullback who prevented Joe Canning from winning three AI minor titles, didn't give Joe a sniff that day.
The rock in the Tipp senior defence for years thereafter, big loss to Tipp but they need to rebuild anyway.
That 06 final was so interesting. As was the senior match.
Colm Galvin from Clare retired due to persistent injury.
What's the average age of an inter-county footballer now compared to 15 years ago?
And height?
Just wonder, with the retirements of Brennan, Bradley and O'Neill, is it no country for small (ish) men at the highest level unless exceptionally talented.
Has McCurry just been lucky or does he deserve credit for persevering? Bit of both I think, the stars just aligned for him last year but fair play to him
I was thinking about that earlier. He seems to have kicked on from being a flat track bully (raking up big scores against div 3 and 4 teams in qualifiers) to being an elite forward.
Hard work coupled with natural talent mostly I suspect.
Quote from: ONeill on March 10, 2022, 10:16:01 PM
I was thinking about that earlier. He seems to have kicked on from being a flat track bully (raking up big scores against div 3 and 4 teams in qualifiers) to being an elite forward.
Hard work coupled with natural talent mostly I suspect.
A shift in tactics surely helped too?
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Quote from: ONeill on March 10, 2022, 10:16:01 PM
I was thinking about that earlier. He seems to have kicked on from being a flat track bully (raking up big scores against div 3 and 4 teams in qualifiers) to being an elite forward.
Hard work coupled with natural talent mostly I suspect.
A shift in tactics surely helped too?
Yeah I'd say the shift in tactics was probably the major factor.
That's true too. In the All-Ireland semi last year he was getting cleaned out by O'Sullivan. In previous years he'd have been hauled off. Dooher and Logan stuck with him, even after a black card in the second half, and he rewarded them with a pivotal role in extra time.
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What's the average age of an inter-county footballer now compared to 15 years ago?
And height?
Just wonder, with the retirements of Brennan, Bradley and O'Neill, is it no country for small (ish) men at the highest level unless exceptionally talented.
But you've picked 3 out of, is it 6 who have left the panel since the AI win?
Very hard to keep players on a panel who are getting little or no game time, and who have been used to playing regularly previously.
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Quote from: ONeill on March 10, 2022, 10:07:20 PM
What's the average age of an inter-county footballer now compared to 15 years ago?
And height?
Just wonder, with the retirements of Brennan, Bradley and O'Neill, is it no country for small (ish) men at the highest level unless exceptionally talented.
But you've picked 3 out of, is it 6 who have left the panel since the AI win?
Very hard to keep players on a panel who are getting little or no game time, and who have been used to playing regularly previously.
who else left the panel? Thought the shorter season would encourage fringe players to stick at it
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Quote from: Hound on March 12, 2022, 07:41:55 AM
Quote from: ONeill on March 10, 2022, 10:07:20 PM
What's the average age of an inter-county footballer now compared to 15 years ago?
And height?
Just wonder, with the retirements of Brennan, Bradley and O'Neill, is it no country for small (ish) men at the highest level unless exceptionally talented.
But you've picked 3 out of, is it 6 who have left the panel since the AI win?
Very hard to keep players on a panel who are getting little or no game time, and who have been used to playing regularly previously.
who else left the panel? Thought the shorter season would encourage fringe players to stick at it
Tiernan McCann, Michael Cassidy and Hugh Geary retired last year.
Year in year out, players come and go in the intercounty game. Only the privileged that are/were really good get the option to retire.
Kevin McKernan Down 15 years and close to 170 games including 50 championship games.
Dan Shanahan retires from club hurling age 45
https://www.rte.ie/sport/hurling/2022/0909/1321512-dan-shanahan-retires-from-club-hurling-at-the-age-of-45/
Dessie has confirmed Jack McCaffrey and Paul Mannion will be back next year.
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Dessie has confirmed Jack McCaffrey and Paul Mannion will be back next year.
Wrong thread! ;D
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Dessie has confirmed Jack McCaffrey and Paul Mannion will be back next year.
Unretired!
What simply awesome news!
Now Jack has hardly kicked a ball in the last 2/3 years, and Mannion went off injured yesterday, but football is the winner with the news 😄
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Dessie has confirmed Jack McCaffrey and Paul Mannion will be back next year.
Unretired!
What simply awesome news!
Now Jack has hardly kicked a ball in the last 2/3 years, and Mannion went off injured yesterday, but football is the winner with the news 😄
Think Jack will struggle to get back with not playing with Clontarf. Mannion will a good addition. We need young lads stepping up too.
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Dessie has confirmed Jack McCaffrey and Paul Mannion will be back next year.
Unretired!
What simply awesome news!
Now Jack has hardly kicked a ball in the last 2/3 years, and Mannion went off injured yesterday, but football is the winner with the news 😄
It is a bit like the Russians digging up some T60 tanks.
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Quote from: Gael85 on September 18, 2022, 06:54:09 PM
Dessie has confirmed Jack McCaffrey and Paul Mannion will be back next year.
Unretired!
What simply awesome news!
Now Jack has hardly kicked a ball in the last 2/3 years, and Mannion went off injured yesterday, but football is the winner with the news 😄
It is a bit like the Russians digging up some T60 tanks.
Or El Cid who was tied to his horse and set into battle after he died, because the enemy were so scared of him.
Or maybe that would be Con O'Callaghan
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Quote from: Gael85 on September 18, 2022, 06:54:09 PM
Dessie has confirmed Jack McCaffrey and Paul Mannion will be back next year.
Unretired!
What simply awesome news!
Now Jack has hardly kicked a ball in the last 2/3 years, and Mannion went off injured yesterday, but football is the winner with the news 😄
Think Jack will struggle to get back with not playing with Clontarf. Mannion will a good addition. We need young lads stepping up too.
Why has he played no club? Injured, moved away or no interest?
A bit of both.
He played the odd game in 2019 and 2020, but missed plenty.
He played none this year, as he was mostly been abroad (working in the UK). Apparently he was planning to play in Clontarf's championship relegation playoff vs neighbours Raheny at the weekend, but he was injured so couldn't tog.
But he is naturally fit and the league doesn't start till Feb, so he has plenty of time. I think injuries will be his biggest concern.
Neil McGee. One of our all-time greats.
https://highlandradio.com/2022/09/29/neil-mcgee-hangs-up-the-inter-county-boots/
Quote from: StephenC on September 29, 2022, 10:08:58 AM
Neil McGee. One of our all-time greats.
https://highlandradio.com/2022/09/29/neil-mcgee-hangs-up-the-inter-county-boots/
A legend
Andy Moran from club football. Decent scoring on his last game.
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A hat-trick of goals to help his club preserve their senior status — it wasn't a bad way for Andy Moran to bow out of club football.
The Leitrim manager was on duty for his club, Ballaghaderreen, for the final time this evening, and he played a major role to ensure that Ballagh will be playing senior championship football in 2023.
The former Mayo player bagged 3-3 during his side's 6-8 to 2-8 victory against Davitts in this evening's relegation play-off at Claremorris.
At the end of the game, Moran received a Guard of Honour as the curtain came down on a wonderful career, that included two Mayo senior titles with Ballaghaderreen in 2008 and 2012.
In a tweet this evening, Ballaghaderreen GAA Club quipped that Moran's performance "wasn't a bad way to say goodbye", describing him as a "true legend."
Kildare's Fergal Conway retires from inter-county football due to persistent injury
Not a retirement but Ultan Harney, Roscommon's best player of 2022 (his 1st injury free year) is travelling for 2023.
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Not a retirement but Ultan Harney, Roscommon's best player of 2022 (his 1st injury free year) is travelling for 2023.
Thomas Galligan of Cavan the same.
This not the retirement page, travelling not retirement.
Michael Murphy retired some surprise that but he has won everything so who can blame him.
Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
True leader only feels like yesterday when i watched him for the for first as a minor in 2006. Few players was better than him over the last 15 years
For more the best player of his generation and I say that worts and all
Should went all in for, Donegal manager as I had said previous.
Will be strange watching Donegal in action without Murphy. Some big boots for the new Donegal management to fill now.
Donegal have became a v ordinary team all of a sudden
Our greatest player ever without a question.
Never seen any other player who could single handedly dominate a game like he could.
Like Pele in soccer, there was nothing he couldn't do well in terms of skill, and his vision and intelligence were top class.
Hope he does well in his LYIT role and I'd say it won't be long before we see him in the county senior management seat.
It's probably good in a way for Paddy Carr. Other players will have to step up, and it lowers expectations considerably for him.
Best player ever out of Donegal and go down as one of Ulster's best ever, once McBearty goes, and he's on the slide already Donegal fall way bck into the pack.
His goal against Mayo in the 2012 final was unforgettable. It was a barren decade for the smaller counties but it was great that he got that medal. I still don't understand how they lost 2014. He'll never have to pay for a dinner in New York. A great player.
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Donegals best ever player & a gentleman too. Can remember hearing about him & his early playing days with St Eunans college, Donegal Gaa reckoned they had a good one, little did they realise they had a great one. He had it all, no doubt we will see him on the line for Donegal in the future.
Good luck to him.
I remember him last Yr minor, think the school team entered at McCrory for a short time because they had him on board.
His 3 Donegal county titles with Glenswilly are nearly as impressive - first 3 in their history
Not sure if there were other talented players in that team that came along at the right time but obviously Murphy was the main driver.
What can one say about MM? He could play 3, 6, 9, 11 and 14 comfortably and often played all those positions in one game.
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His 3 Donegal county titles with Glenswilly are nearly as impressive - first 3 in their history
Not sure if there were other talented players in that team that came along at the right time but obviously Murphy was the main driver.
He was main driver in club success, Glen also had all star big Neil Gallagher & Ciaran Bonner who was a very talented club player.
Class player. First saw him live in Ulster U21 final versus Cavan. Bet Cavan on his own. Cavan maybe better team but just couldn't handle him.
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His 3 Donegal county titles with Glenswilly are nearly as impressive - first 3 in their history
Not sure if there were other talented players in that team that came along at the right time but obviously Murphy was the main driver.
He was main driver in club success, Glen also had all star big Neil Gallagher & Ciaran Bonner who was a very talented club player.
Ciaran Bonner was a talented intercounty player too, but didn't stick at it for whatever reason. Only had 2-3 seasons if I recall.
They'd another lad, Colin Kelly, who had one excellent season in 2006 under McIvor, but just didn't have the hunger for the intercounty game. Not sure if he stuck at it with Glenswilly.
What a player. Force of nature.
Gutted i'll not get to watch Murphy play again. An unbelievable player. Talking to a few of his team mates over the years, supposedly a serious man in the changing rooms aswell, inspirational. Like a few have said, I fancy Donegal to struggle a bit now.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Alright calm down for f**k sake. He was very good. A wonderful talent and a great fella it seems as well but you two have completely lost the run of yourselves. Have a lie down.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Great player but Cluxton, Brogan and Connolly more influential imo in the same period.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Great player but Cluxton, Brogan and Connolly more influential imo in the same period.
You've named three players in one team as more influential while Murphy often had to do it on his own. Not even a comparison.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Alright calm down for f**k sake. He was very good. A wonderful talent and a great fella it seems as well but you two have completely lost the run of yourselves. Have a lie down.
Nah, he was a great player indeed, not sure why Donegal played him so far from goal the last few years all the same, but he took some looking after on the field.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Great player but Cluxton, Brogan and Connolly more influential imo in the same period.
Murphy a better player than all 3 for me.
Great baller - but the signs were there - he has been going downhill the last couple of years.
Father time caught up with him.
I would imagine the new management team and their historical style of playing wouldnt entice someone to stay on
An absolute class act and the number one reason Donegal have been such a force in Ulster in the last 10+ years. Definitely slowed down in the last year or two though but still a class act, surprised he hasn't kept going he'd still be some option to take off the bench.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Alright calm down for f**k sake. He was very good. A wonderful talent and a great fella it seems as well but you two have completely lost the run of yourselves. Have a lie down.
Obviously best player of his generation is subjective but he's up there without a doubt. Walks in to any team ever.
A great player and will be missed by Donegal and the rest if us.
How long will it take the Donegal players to develop as a team where you can't just give the ball to Murphy?
Happy retirement Michael.
Gutted to hear this, but time and tide ...
The football is only one part of this man. Always a gentleman, with time for all supporters and kids. Turned down a chance to go to Oz because of his genuine love for the area he's from. Modest and unassuming. Took his position as a role-model for others very seriously, while never taking himself too seriously.
A Donegal great, who happened to be pretty good at football as well.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Great player but Cluxton, Brogan and Connolly more influential imo in the same period.
Murphy a better player than all 3 for me.
Brian Fenton is the greatest player of his generation and that concludes this debate.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Great player but Cluxton, Brogan and Connolly more influential imo in the same period.
Murphy a better player than all 3 for me.
Brian Fenton is the greatest player of his generation and that concludes this debate.
Ok boss
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Great player but Cluxton, Brogan and Connolly more influential imo in the same period.
Murphy a better player than all 3 for me.
Brian Fenton is the greatest player of his generation and that concludes this debate.
Ok boss
Not a bother
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Great player but Cluxton, Brogan and Connolly more influential imo in the same period.
Murphy a better player than all 3 for me.
Agreed - Murphy was better than all three, and Fenton.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Great player but Cluxton, Brogan and Connolly more influential imo in the same period.
Murphy a better player than all 3 for me.
Agreed - Murphy was better than all three, and Fenton.
Obviously subjective but Cluxton changed football and redefined goalkeeping with his ability-no coincidence the Dubs look beatable since he left. Connolly could do things with a football very very few others have ever been able to do and he had the athleticism to go with it. Anyway wrong thread.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Great player but Cluxton, Brogan and Connolly more influential imo in the same period.
Murphy a better player than all 3 for me.
Agreed - Murphy was better than all three, and Fenton.
I would agree with that. None of them 4 could have done what Murphy done in that Donegal side, not a chance.
best player of his generation ?
only possible if you can find a generation between gooch and David clifford and ignore Dublins 6 in a row
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Great player but Cluxton, Brogan and Connolly more influential imo in the same period.
Murphy a better player than all 3 for me.
Agreed - Murphy was better than all three, and Fenton.
James McCarthy??
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Alright calm down for f**k sake. He was very good. A wonderful talent and a great fella it seems as well but you two have completely lost the run of yourselves. Have a lie down.
Obviously best player of his generation is subjective but he's up there without a doubt. Walks in to any team ever.
A point lost on some in here.
Just happen to rate him higher then the likes of Brogan, Cluxton, Connolly & McCarthy.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Alright calm down for f**k sake. He was very good. A wonderful talent and a great fella it seems as well but you two have completely lost the run of yourselves. Have a lie down.
Obviously best player of his generation is subjective but he's up there without a doubt. Walks in to any team ever.
A point lost on some in here.
Just happen to rate him higher then the likes of Brogan, Cluxton, Connolly & McCarthy.
Fair enough, he was immense. Impossible to compare him to any of those imo especially a goalkeeper ffs. He was as someone else said able to play anywhere from 3-14 and be superb, best position for me was inside, that goal against Mayo in 2012 was unbelievable.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Alright calm down for f**k sake. He was very good. A wonderful talent and a great fella it seems as well but you two have completely lost the run of yourselves. Have a lie down.
Obviously best player of his generation is subjective but he's up there without a doubt. Walks in to any team ever.
A point lost on some in here.
Just happen to rate him higher then the likes of Brogan, Cluxton, Connolly & McCarthy.
People who know say differently.
Undoubtedly was a top class footballer at his peak.
He was a master of all the skills and the power he had was unreal.
He was a bit too fond of the dark arts for me though, and I dont just mean that penalty he undeservedly won against Derry in the ulster final in 2011. (I'm not bitter at all)
You could find Donegal develop more as a team now without him as more players will be expected to stand up whereas before they always had him to fall back on.
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Undoubtedly was a top class footballer at his peak.
He was a master of all the skills and the power he had was unreal.
He was a bit too fond of the dark arts for me though, and I dont just mean that penalty he undeservedly won against Derry in the ulster final in 2011. (I'm not bitter at all)
You could find Donegal develop more as a team now without him as more players will be expected to stand up whereas before they always had him to fall back on.
Nothing wrong with the dark arts. Agree with your last paragraph, suppose it could go one of two ways, either the other will step up or they won't and Donegal will fall further behind the big teams.
Loved watching him. The high catch, turn and bullet to the net is what I'll remember. Hope he enjoys his retirement. And he's away with his All Ireland medal and a fist full of Ulsters which is just reward.
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Undoubtedly was a top class footballer at his peak.
He was a master of all the skills and the power he had was unreal.
He was a bit too fond of the dark arts for me though, and I dont just mean that penalty he undeservedly won against Derry in the ulster final in 2011. (I'm not bitter at all)
You could find Donegal develop more as a team now without him as more players will be expected to stand up whereas before they always had him to fall back on.
Nothing wrong with the dark arts. Agree with your last paragraph, suppose it could go one of two ways, either the other will step up or they won't and Donegal will fall further behind the big teams.
I think we'll be fairly average for the foreseeable future.
McGuinness may have worked wonders, but he was also working with some really top class players. Murphy, Lacey (another generational player), Neil McGee and Kevin Cassidy would have walked onto any team in the country. A few others would have been close.
We don't have too many at that level any more. Plenty who can turn it on on a given day, but can also go missing when the chips are down.
But, Carr's mission should be first and foremost to improve the style of play and get a bit of guts and adventure back into the team.
In fairness, I thought he was very good in Dawn Of the Planet Of The Apes.
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In fairness, I thought he was very good in Dawn Of the Planet Of The Apes.
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Brilliant!
Definite resemblance!
Is that the actor who played Jerry West in that Winning Time show on the Lakers?
I think Murphy is one of the best players of his time absolutely 100% he was a joy to watch at times and by all accounts a great team mate.
Had played in the 90s I think we'd be talking about the best Full Forward of all time he was that good. The blanket defence robbed us of his greatness I feel but such is life.
He owes the County nothing even though I'm sure he'll take the reins at some stage I'd say. Hope he gets to enjoy the time off I'd imagine he's been on the go for the best part of 17-18 years with very few breaks!
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Alright calm down for f**k sake. He was very good. A wonderful talent and a great fella it seems as well but you two have completely lost the run of yourselves. Have a lie down.
Nah, he was a great player indeed, not sure why Donegal played him so far from goal the last few years all the same, but he took some looking after on the field.
Michael himself as much as anything did that I'd say. Team player and leader and always wanted to be in the heart of action.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Alright calm down for f**k sake. He was very good. A wonderful talent and a great fella it seems as well but you two have completely lost the run of yourselves. Have a lie down.
Obviously best player of his generation is subjective but he's up there without a doubt. Walks in to any team ever.
A point lost on some in here.
Just happen to rate him higher then the likes of Brogan, Cluxton, Connolly & McCarthy.
People who know say differently.
What does that mean?
People who know what, exactly?
Rating players is not a scientific experiment.
Murphy better than the 3 players mentioned, I actually have Murphy in my best ever team at wing forward, (knocking out Spillane) Wouldn't get full forward with Matt Connor there. As for Fenton he's very good on a team of great players, now that they falling bck he doesn't look as great, Tohill and J O'Shea are better players than him. J Mccarthy be in my best ever team Along with Cluxton
Watching some of his goals back, likes of the mayo one etc, shows you how much the advanced mark ruins forward play. That mayo goal, early in an AI final now player would win that ball and fire the hand up, if the GAA do one thing surely it'll be get rid of that rule
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Watching some of his goals back, likes of the mayo one etc, shows you how much the advanced mark ruins forward play. That mayo goal, early in an AI final now player would win that ball and fire the hand up, if the GAA do one thing surely it'll be get rid of that rule
Rory Grugan got a similar one last year without taking the mark, I think the mark rule nearly helped him because the defender almost stopped expecting him to take the mark
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Alright calm down for f**k sake. He was very good. A wonderful talent and a great fella it seems as well but you two have completely lost the run of yourselves. Have a lie down.
Obviously best player of his generation is subjective but he's up there without a doubt. Walks in to any team ever.
A point lost on some in here.
Just happen to rate him higher then the likes of Brogan, Cluxton, Connolly & McCarthy.
People who know say differently.
What does that mean?
People who know what, exactly?
Rating players is not a scientific experiment.
Well he got 3 All Stars. Brian Fenton has 5 to date for example.
This is awarded by a panel of journalist who watch the games and should know. That is as good of barometer as any.
Murphy was an exceptional player. A wonderful talent. But I am just asking for a small bit of perspective here. As soon as someone announces their retirement some posters on here can't wait to declare them the greatest ever or the greatest of their generation. Just calm down.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Alright calm down for f**k sake. He was very good. A wonderful talent and a great fella it seems as well but you two have completely lost the run of yourselves. Have a lie down.
Obviously best player of his generation is subjective but he's up there without a doubt. Walks in to any team ever.
A point lost on some in here.
Just happen to rate him higher then the likes of Brogan, Cluxton, Connolly & McCarthy.
People who know say differently.
What does that mean?
People who know what, exactly?
Rating players is not a scientific experiment.
Well he got 3 All Stars. Brian Fenton has 5 to date for example.
This is awarded by a panel of journalist who watch the games and should know. That is as good of barometer as any.
Murphy was an exceptional player. A wonderful talent. But I am just asking for a small bit of perspective here. As soon as someone announces their retirement some posters on here can't wait to declare them the greatest ever or the greatest of their generation. Just calm down.
Thats largely due to Fenton playing on the best team of all time, it was a bit easier to pick up an aul all star. Murphy carried Donegal for years.
Anyway, pointless discussion, both absolutely superb footballers
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Quote from: imtommygunn on November 16, 2022, 06:53:03 PM
Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Alright calm down for f**k sake. He was very good. A wonderful talent and a great fella it seems as well but you two have completely lost the run of yourselves. Have a lie down.
Obviously best player of his generation is subjective but he's up there without a doubt. Walks in to any team ever.
A point lost on some in here.
Just happen to rate him higher then the likes of Brogan, Cluxton, Connolly & McCarthy.
People who know say differently.
What does that mean?
People who know what, exactly?
Rating players is not a scientific experiment.
Well he got 3 All Stars. Brian Fenton has 5 to date for example.
This is awarded by a panel of journalist who watch the games and should know. That is as good of barometer as any.
Murphy was an exceptional player. A wonderful talent. But I am just asking for a small bit of perspective here. As soon as someone announces their retirement some posters on here can't wait to declare them the greatest ever or the greatest of their generation. Just calm down.
Thats largely due to Fenton playing on the best team of all time, it was a bit easier to pick up an aul all star. Murphy carried Donegal for years.
Anyway, pointless discussion, both absolutely superb footballers
That team was the best because of Fenton.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Alright calm down for f**k sake. He was very good. A wonderful talent and a great fella it seems as well but you two have completely lost the run of yourselves. Have a lie down.
Obviously best player of his generation is subjective but he's up there without a doubt. Walks in to any team ever.
A point lost on some in here.
Just happen to rate him higher then the likes of Brogan, Cluxton, Connolly & McCarthy.
People who know say differently.
What does that mean?
People who know what, exactly?
Rating players is not a scientific experiment.
Well he got 3 All Stars. Brian Fenton has 5 to date for example.
This is awarded by a panel of journalist who watch the games and should know. That is as good of barometer as any.
Murphy was an exceptional player. A wonderful talent. But I am just asking for a small bit of perspective here. As soon as someone announces their retirement some posters on here can't wait to declare them the greatest ever or the greatest of their generation. Just calm down.
It's a terrible barometer.
The all stars is not a selection of the best players in a given year. It is a selection of the best players among the best teams, in a given year.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Alright calm down for f**k sake. He was very good. A wonderful talent and a great fella it seems as well but you two have completely lost the run of yourselves. Have a lie down.
Obviously best player of his generation is subjective but he's up there without a doubt. Walks in to any team ever.
A point lost on some in here.
Just happen to rate him higher then the likes of Brogan, Cluxton, Connolly & McCarthy.
People who know say differently.
What does that mean?
People who know what, exactly?
Rating players is not a scientific experiment.
Well he got 3 All Stars. Brian Fenton has 5 to date for example.
This is awarded by a panel of journalist who watch the games and should know. That is as good of barometer as any.
Murphy was an exceptional player. A wonderful talent. But I am just asking for a small bit of perspective here. As soon as someone announces their retirement some posters on here can't wait to declare them the greatest ever or the greatest of their generation. Just calm down.
Thats largely due to Fenton playing on the best team of all time, it was a bit easier to pick up an aul all star. Murphy carried Donegal for years.
Anyway, pointless discussion, both absolutely superb footballers
That team was the best because of Fenton.
He was an important cog in a big machine. He doesn't stand out as much these days when the Dubs are struggling (relatively)
Some of the posts on here you can tell people didn't really watch Murphy. You can name every Dub that has 6, 7, 8 All-Irelands til the cows come home, how many of them could you drop into the Donegal setup since Michael has been on the scene and they would have the same influence he has had? James McCarthy is one man I think is like Murphy that he is one of the most talented players to have played the game and he has that pure dog-headed, almost ignorant I'll-not-be-beat-today attitude. Diarmuid Connolly has that talent that Murphy has, and he could turn a game all on his own. Lee Keegan in Mayo, Sean Cavanagh for Tyrone as well. Outside of that, I can't think of many that played during the same time as Murphy that are on his level. Cluxton of course as well, and he's probably like Murphy in that you can't really look at the individual accolades to get an accurate feel for how good they are.
There's only so much one player can do but from following Donegal for 40 years, I have never seen any player, in any county, who had so much influence not only on the opposition but also his own team, as Michael Murphy. And it was every game. A 50 metre free that sailed over the bar from Murphy was worth 2, maybe 3 points with the lift it would give Donegal on the pitch and in the stands. Similarly, you just expected it from him then, so if he missed one, you could feel everyone lose a bit of inspiration or faith or whatever with how the game is going, and the opposition fans would go c**k-a-hoop over anything he did wrong, because they knew as well how important and how good he was.
If you can find a single Donegal person who would say he is not the greatest Donegal player of all time I'd love to know who they would put ahead of him. The Wee Man is the only one that comes close, and Lacey would be my third choice on the list. But Murphy stands apart. I'm obviously biased and I suppose I don't really care if people don't agree with it, I know what I've watched over the past 15 or 16 years and I know I'll be talking about Murphy as the best I ever saw play the game til the day I die.
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Some of the posts on here you can tell people didn't really watch Murphy. You can name every Dub that has 6, 7, 8 All-Irelands til the cows come home, how many of them could you drop into the Donegal setup since Michael has been on the scene and they would have the same influence he has had? James McCarthy is one man I think is like Murphy that he is one of the most talented players to have played the game and he has that pure dog-headed, almost ignorant I'll-not-be-beat-today attitude. Diarmuid Connolly has that talent that Murphy has, and he could turn a game all on his own. Lee Keegan in Mayo, Sean Cavanagh for Tyrone as well. Outside of that, I can't think of many that played during the same time as Murphy that are on his level. Cluxton of course as well, and he's probably like Murphy in that you can't really look at the individual accolades to get an accurate feel for how good they are.
There's only so much one player can do but from following Donegal for 40 years, I have never seen any player, in any county, who had so much influence not only on the opposition but also his own team, as Michael Murphy. And it was every game. A 50 metre free that sailed over the bar from Murphy was worth 2, maybe 3 points with the lift it would give Donegal on the pitch and in the stands. Similarly, you just expected it from him then, so if he missed one, you could feel everyone lose a bit of inspiration or faith or whatever with how the game is going, and the opposition fans would go c**k-a-hoop over anything he did wrong, because they knew as well how important and how good he was.
If you can find a single Donegal person who would say he is not the greatest Donegal player of all time I'd love to know who they would put ahead of him. The Wee Man is the only one that comes close, and Lacey would be my third choice on the list. But Murphy stands apart. I'm obviously biased and I suppose I don't really care if people don't agree with it, I know what I've watched over the past 15 or 16 years and I know I'll be talking about Murphy as the best I ever saw play the game til the day I die.
Difficult to take the opinion of any Donegal person when you see what they allowed to be built in that county.
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Phenomenal player. I don't know that even with the dubs five in a row dubs team they even had a better player. Donegal will probably go to the doldrums for a while. Mustn't have fancied the new management!
Don't think they did, Murphy was the best player of his generation.
Alright calm down for f**k sake. He was very good. A wonderful talent and a great fella it seems as well but you two have completely lost the run of yourselves. Have a lie down.
Obviously best player of his generation is subjective but he's up there without a doubt. Walks in to any team ever.
A point lost on some in here.
Just happen to rate him higher then the likes of Brogan, Cluxton, Connolly & McCarthy.
People who know say differently.
What does that mean?
People who know what, exactly?
Rating players is not a scientific experiment.
Well he got 3 All Stars. Brian Fenton has 5 to date for example.
This is awarded by a panel of journalist who watch the games and should know. That is as good of barometer as any.
Murphy was an exceptional player. A wonderful talent. But I am just asking for a small bit of perspective here. As soon as someone announces their retirement some posters on here can't wait to declare them the greatest ever or the greatest of their generation. Just calm down.
Come on, you know that All Stars reflect team achievements almost as much as individual.
We are not talking an NBA team, where a single player can single handedly turn a team into a serious contender. There are very few Declan Brownes in the history of the All Stars, extraordinary players winning awards despite their team not even getting out of their province or past the quarter finals.
Brian Fenton would have been no less of a player had he played for Donegal. Would he have five All Stars then? Absolutely no chance.
Donegal without Murphy might have won an Ulster or two (AI title very doubtful, despite McGuinness).
Dublin without a particular individual, whether Fenton, or Connolly, or Kilkenny, or McCarthy, or Brogan (I can go on) would still have a bag full of AI titles over the last decade or so.
He was a colossus in size and impact.
I can't think of another player of a mid-to-top tier county who influenced their team as much as he did.
They needed him at full forward, centre forward and midfield and he could nearly always do enough in each position to get them through games.
The son of a Mayo man, oh what might have been....
You've all convinced me. He was the greatest ever. Nobody comes close.
Trailer, Fenton can't get the better of Jack Barry, he wouldn't win much with Donegal, am not a Donegal supporter but seem plenty of Murphy live to see how good he was.
https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa/966597/michael-murphy-exclusive-life-changes-and-moves-on-its-not-the-end-of-the-road.html
Awesome! Thanks for that Rudi.
https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2022/11/19/a-massive-double-blow-for-new-mayo-manager-mcstay/
That newspaper are hit and miss with their stories. Would be a surprise if Keegan calls time. A regular starter and no injury issues. Mullen leaving less of a surprise.
https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa/967739/michael-murphy-is-a-generational-talent-and-will-be-a-huge-loss-gallagher.html
For you J70 & Trailer who is Michael Murphys No 1 fan ;D
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https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2022/11/19/a-massive-double-blow-for-new-mayo-manager-mcstay/
That newspaper are hit and miss with their stories. Would be a surprise if Keegan calls time. A regular starter and no injury issues. Mullen leaving less of a surprise.
Not surprised at Mullin but its a pity and he'll be a huge loss. Keegans been hinting at calling it a day, listened to a podcast a while back with him and he seems to have been seriously considering it due to feeling as though he's not getting enough time with the family among other things.
Probably the best never to win Sam, a pure class act and one of my favourite ever players. (trailer no doubt thinks he is shite ;) )
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https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2022/11/19/a-massive-double-blow-for-new-mayo-manager-mcstay/
That newspaper are hit and miss with their stories. Would be a surprise if Keegan calls time. A regular starter and no injury issues. Mullen leaving less of a surprise.
Not surprised at Mullin but its a pity and he'll be a huge loss. Keegans been hinting at calling it a day, listened to a podcast a while back with him and he seems to have been seriously considering it due to feeling as though he's not getting enough time with the family among other things.
Probably the best never to win Sam, a pure class act and one of my favourite ever players. (trailer no doubt thinks he is shite ;) )
Mullin has been plagued with injuries the last couple of years. It's always a case of will he be fit when we get to the business side of the championship. He's had a tough year losing his brother to a car accident. A lot was/is expected from him since he burst onto the scene as Mayo look to replace the lads of the golden 2012-2017 era. One can ony wish him well in Auz.
Keegan One of the best to win 5 All Stars, An intermediate Club All Ireland, A Senior Club County (first for his club), A great servant and a great leader. Hopefully a few more days still remain for Westport.
The Mayo PRO has told Marty Morrissey that he expects both Keegan and Mullin to play for Mayo next year.
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For you J70 & Trailer who is Michael Murphys No 1 fan ;D
The greatest. Forget Fitzgerald, Cooper, Canavan. This man stands alone with no equals.
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https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2022/11/19/a-massive-double-blow-for-new-mayo-manager-mcstay/
That newspaper are hit and miss with their stories. Would be a surprise if Keegan calls time. A regular starter and no injury issues. Mullen leaving less of a surprise.
Not surprised at Mullin but its a pity and he'll be a huge loss. Keegans been hinting at calling it a day, listened to a podcast a while back with him and he seems to have been seriously considering it due to feeling as though he's not getting enough time with the family among other things.
Probably the best never to win Sam, a pure class act and one of my favourite ever players. (trailer no doubt thinks he is shite ;) )
The greatest. He has no equals.
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Some of the posts on here you can tell people didn't really watch Murphy. You can name every Dub that has 6, 7, 8 All-Irelands til the cows come home, how many of them could you drop into the Donegal setup since Michael has been on the scene and they would have the same influence he has had? James McCarthy is one man I think is like Murphy that he is one of the most talented players to have played the game and he has that pure dog-headed, almost ignorant I'll-not-be-beat-today attitude. Diarmuid Connolly has that talent that Murphy has, and he could turn a game all on his own. Lee Keegan in Mayo, Sean Cavanagh for Tyrone as well. Outside of that, I can't think of many that played during the same time as Murphy that are on his level. Cluxton of course as well, and he's probably like Murphy in that you can't really look at the individual accolades to get an accurate feel for how good they are.
There's only so much one player can do but from following Donegal for 40 years, I have never seen any player, in any county, who had so much influence not only on the opposition but also his own team, as Michael Murphy. And it was every game. A 50 metre free that sailed over the bar from Murphy was worth 2, maybe 3 points with the lift it would give Donegal on the pitch and in the stands. Similarly, you just expected it from him then, so if he missed one, you could feel everyone lose a bit of inspiration or faith or whatever with how the game is going, and the opposition fans would go c**k-a-hoop over anything he did wrong, because they knew as well how important and how good he was.
If you can find a single Donegal person who would say he is not the greatest Donegal player of all time I'd love to know who they would put ahead of him. The Wee Man is the only one that comes close, and Lacey would be my third choice on the list. But Murphy stands apart. I'm obviously biased and I suppose I don't really care if people don't agree with it, I know what I've watched over the past 15 or 16 years and I know I'll be talking about Murphy as the best I ever saw play the game til the day I die.
Difficult to take the opinion of any Donegal person when you see what they allowed to be built in that county.
great point well made, you've convinced me
Are the rumours about Donegal true?
What rumours?
Pile of fall outs and other lads have walked from panel not just Murphy.
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Pile of fall outs and other lads have walked from panel not just Murphy.
Keep hearing these rumours but haven't heard any names mentioned.
Eunan's men all gone?
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Pile of fall outs and other lads have walked from panel not just Murphy.
Keep hearing these rumours but haven't heard any names mentioned.
Eunan's men all gone?
Apparently so but I'm only going off twitter rumours I'm sure theres Donegal lads on here more well informed.
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Pile of fall outs and other lads have walked from panel not just Murphy.
Keep hearing these rumours but haven't heard any names mentioned.
Eunan's men all gone?
Apparently so but I'm only going off twitter rumours I'm sure theres Donegal lads on here more well informed.
Patton in particular would be a seismic loss
if that were to be true.
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Pile of fall outs and other lads have walked from panel not just Murphy.
Keep hearing these rumours but haven't heard any names mentioned.
Eunan's men all gone?
Apparently so but I'm only going off twitter rumours I'm sure theres Donegal lads on here more well informed.
f**king hate Donegal so hope they start to eat each other.
Any chance take it to a, seperate thread, saying we had our say on Murphy retiring.
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https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa/967739/michael-murphy-is-a-generational-talent-and-will-be-a-huge-loss-gallagher.html
For you J70 & Trailer who is Michael Murphys No 1 fan ;D
The greatest. Forget Fitzgerald, Cooper, Canavan. This man stands alone with no equals.
Poor wee trailer. :D
Brendan Donaghy. An absolute warrior for us for a long time
Ross Munnelly
He has been some servant for Laois
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Ross Munnelly
He has been some servant for Laois
A great servant indeed.
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Ross Munnelly
He has been some servant for Laois
He was the last non Dublin player still playing intercounty to hold a Leinster senior medal. An absolute gentleman too.
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Ross Munnelly
He has been some servant for Laois
He was the last non Dublin player still playing intercounty to hold a Leinster senior medal. An absolute gentleman too.
Good luck to him. 20 years at inter-county level is some sacrifice.
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Ross Munnelly
He has been some servant for Laois
He was the last non Dublin player still playing intercounty to hold a Leinster senior medal. An absolute gentleman too.
Wow! :o
https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2022/1215/1342062-michael-murphy-i-knew-in-clones-that-my-time-was-up/
https://the42.ie/5948366
The greatest ever.
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https://the42.ie/5948366
The greatest Donegal footballer ever.
Fixed that for you....
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https://the42.ie/5948366
The greatest ever.
Good article
David Tubridy Clare retired.
https://www.clareecho.ie/david-tubridy-calls-time-on-inter-county-career/
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David Tubridy Clare retired.
https://www.clareecho.ie/david-tubridy-calls-time-on-inter-county-career/
Great servant and i believe holds the record as NFL all time top scorer.
https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2022/1231/1344323-decorated-dublin-defender-jonny-cooper-retires-at-33/
Quote from: seafoid on December 31, 2022, 03:18:56 PM
https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2022/1231/1344323-decorated-dublin-defender-jonny-cooper-retires-at-33/
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FlUDY-vXkAAABjQ?format=jpg&name=small)
Is that a surprise or has it been on the cards?
Colin Walshe and Drew Wylie
https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2023/0104/1344808-walsh-and-wylie-call-time-on-monaghan-careers/
Former Roscommon captain and AI minor winner in 2006 Conor Devaney
https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2023/0105/1345093-former-captain-devaney-calls-time-with-roscommon/
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Former Roscommon captain and AI minor winner in 2006 Conor Devaney
https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2023/0105/1345093-former-captain-devaney-calls-time-with-roscommon/
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went on to represent Roscommon 117 times in all, scoring an impressive 14-108.
All the more impressive when one considers he played as a wing half back when McStay was manager.
And he was off the panel a few times over the years.
Mind you I thought he'd retired last year.
You're getting old when you see members of the Roscommon 2006 minor team retiring.
They'll all turn 34 or 35 this year :( :-\
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They'll all turn 34 or 35 this year :( :-\
What status would that 06 team have in the county?
No "status" as such other than lads who won an all Ireland.
We'd be proud of them same as the 65 year olds who won the u21 in 1978.
Not many would be excited (or aware of !!) about the lads in their 40s who won the 2000 JF AI.
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No "status" as such other than lads who won an all Ireland.
We'd be proud of them same as the 65 year olds who won the u21 in 1978.
Not many would be excited (or aware of !!) about the lads in their 40s who won the 2000 JF AI.
Well, as a Mayo man who was in Croker for the drawn minor final, I thought the chance was gone.
watching the replay on tg4 was a novelty and the Rossie crowd was unbelievable. A great day for the underdog
Lee Keegan has retired, a big loss , I thought he might go on for one more year.
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Lee Keegan has retired, a big loss , I thought he might go on for one more year.
Great player and warrior for Mayo. Thoroughly deserving of that so-elusive AI medal. At least he won one with Westport.
Class player. He had a few bad injuries in recent years, but still came back to a high level in 21 and won 5th.All Star.
Quote from: Halfquarter on January 09, 2023, 10:59:08 AM
Lee Keegan has retired, a big loss , I thought he might go on for one more year.
Mayo are at the beginning of a re-build. Westport are a finished product. It's a wise decision.
Superb player whose performances went up a notch even further on the biggest days, best Mayo player of my time watching football.
All the best to him in retirement.
Superb player, quality half back, great at driving forward, setting up attacks & taking scores. Put his marker on the back-foot constantly. One of the best half backs that ever played.
Probably the best Mayo player of that team that lost all those finals, he really deserved an AI medal. He will go down as one of the finest players never to have won one considering how close they came. For him he is probably getting out at the right time as Mayo will not be competing for AI titles for a while as they go through a transition.
Thats a shame. I will miss seeing him play
Had clearly regressed in the last year or so however at his peak there was few better man markers and great man to pop up with important score at the other end of the field.
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Lee Keegan has retired, a big loss , I thought he might go on for one more year.
Probably my favourite ever non Armagh player and one of the best to ever do it. An absolute class act, total rolls royce of a player. If there was any justice in the world that man would have lifted Sam at least once, deserved it as much as anyone ever did. Always stood up on the big days as well, a real pity to see him retire and can wish him nothing but the absolute best for the future. Owes Mayo nothing.
Statement from Lee Keegan:
"I have enjoyed every minute of my time with Mayo. We had great days and some memorable victories. For me, it was always about wearing that Mayo jersey with pride every single day, and I was honoured to play alongside players who were of the same mind, and under managers who drove high standards on and off the pitch. But all good things must come to an end. The reality is that I have had to rely on a lot of people – most notably my wife Aoife – to give me the time and space to pursue my dream. Now that we have two young children, Lile and Rhea, I am keenly aware that I am no longer able to commit to inter-county football in the way I did over the past eleven years. I will continue to make myself available to Westport and look forward to building on last year's historic success in the years ahead. I wish Mayo every success in 2023 and beyond. I will be cheering them on from the terraces. That'll be an unusual experience for me, I'm sure, but such is the way of life."
Best of wishes in retirement. A great player for Mayo over the years, and one of the best at it in his prime.
Probably safer leaving now whilst Mayo are going to go through some transition, it could be a few years yet before they are competing for top honors, by which he will be well past retirement age.
A wonderful player and a great representative of his county. Laoch. Hopefully the next iteration of Mayo can execute the deal finally.
A fantastic player and one of the best half backs of my life time. Without detracting from him has anyone else ever lost more All Ireland finals than him without winning one. 6 final losses I was reading there.
Quote from: David McKeown on January 09, 2023, 08:44:09 PM
A fantastic player and one of the best half backs of my life time. Without detracting from him has anyone else ever lost more All Ireland finals than him without winning one. 6 final losses I was reading there.
I think David Brady lost 8 all Ireland finals - 4 senior, 1 club and 3 underage
Quote from: seafoid on January 09, 2023, 08:56:41 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on January 09, 2023, 08:44:09 PM
A fantastic player and one of the best half backs of my life time. Without detracting from him has anyone else ever lost more All Ireland finals than him without winning one. 6 final losses I was reading there.
I think David Brady lost 8 all Ireland finals - 4 senior, 1 club and 3 underage
David won a Senior Club.
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 09, 2023, 09:44:16 PM
Quote from: seafoid on January 09, 2023, 08:56:41 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on January 09, 2023, 08:44:09 PM
A fantastic player and one of the best half backs of my life time. Without detracting from him has anyone else ever lost more All Ireland finals than him without winning one. 6 final losses I was reading there.
I think David Brady lost 8 all Ireland finals - 4 senior, 1 club and 3 underage
David won a Senior Club.
Didn't Keegan win an AI club at intermediate with Westport?
Best wishes on your retirement Leeroy.
Ya weren't a bad oul player ;D
Thankfully you won't be terrorising us any longer.
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 09, 2023, 02:56:02 PM
Statement from Lee Keegan:
"I have enjoyed every minute of my time with Mayo. We had great days and some memorable victories. For me, it was always about wearing that Mayo jersey with pride every single day, and I was honoured to play alongside players who were of the same mind, and under managers who drove high standards on and off the pitch. But all good things must come to an end. The reality is that I have had to rely on a lot of people – most notably my wife Aoife – to give me the time and space to pursue my dream. Now that we have two young children, Lile and Rhea, I am keenly aware that I am no longer able to commit to inter-county football in the way I did over the past eleven years. I will continue to make myself available to Westport and look forward to building on last year's historic success in the years ahead. I wish Mayo every success in 2023 and beyond. I will be cheering them on from the terraces. That'll be an unusual experience for me, I'm sure, but such is the way of life."
Surely after the career he's had he deserves a stand ticket at least.
Quote from: blanketattack on January 10, 2023, 01:41:40 AM
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 09, 2023, 02:56:02 PM
Statement from Lee Keegan:
"I have enjoyed every minute of my time with Mayo. We had great days and some memorable victories. For me, it was always about wearing that Mayo jersey with pride every single day, and I was honoured to play alongside players who were of the same mind, and under managers who drove high standards on and off the pitch. But all good things must come to an end. The reality is that I have had to rely on a lot of people – most notably my wife Aoife – to give me the time and space to pursue my dream. Now that we have two young children, Lile and Rhea, I am keenly aware that I am no longer able to commit to inter-county football in the way I did over the past eleven years. I will continue to make myself available to Westport and look forward to building on last year's historic success in the years ahead. I wish Mayo every success in 2023 and beyond. I will be cheering them on from the terraces. That'll be an unusual experience for me, I'm sure, but such is the way of life."
Surely after the career he's had he deserves a stand ticket at least.
Maybe he prefers to stand than sit when watching matches.
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 10, 2023, 01:54:55 AM
Quote from: blanketattack on January 10, 2023, 01:41:40 AM
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 09, 2023, 02:56:02 PM
Statement from Lee Keegan:
"I have enjoyed every minute of my time with Mayo. We had great days and some memorable victories. For me, it was always about wearing that Mayo jersey with pride every single day, and I was honoured to play alongside players who were of the same mind, and under managers who drove high standards on and off the pitch. But all good things must come to an end. The reality is that I have had to rely on a lot of people – most notably my wife Aoife – to give me the time and space to pursue my dream. Now that we have two young children, Lile and Rhea, I am keenly aware that I am no longer able to commit to inter-county football in the way I did over the past eleven years. I will continue to make myself available to Westport and look forward to building on last year's historic success in the years ahead. I wish Mayo every success in 2023 and beyond. I will be cheering them on from the terraces. That'll be an unusual experience for me, I'm sure, but such is the way of life."
Surely after the career he's had he deserves a stand ticket at least.
Maybe he prefers to stand than sit when watching matches.
The last time he was at a Mayo match where he was a supporter and not a member of the squad (non-playing or playing) he was only a youngster, now that he's in his 30s he's forgetting the benefits of the seat over the craic with the lads on the terraces 🙂
What a player, probably the best defender I've seen. He's shown remarkable levels of consistency since 2012, looked finished in 2019 but came back as strong as ever in 2020 and won another All Star in 2021 and was probably Mayo's best player again last year. A huge loss to Mayo as is still their best man marker.
Don't recall him missing too much in front of the posts either, fairly sure he was Mayo's top scorer from play in the first 4 All Irelands he played in.
Quote from: Maroon Manc on January 10, 2023, 10:22:07 AM
What a player, probably the best defender I've seen. He's shown remarkable levels of consistency since 2012, looked finished in 2019 but came back as strong as ever in 2020 and won another All Star in 2021 and was probably Mayo's best player again last year. A huge loss to Mayo as is still their best man marker.
Don't recall him missing too much in front of the posts either, fairly sure he was Mayo's top scorer from play in the first 4 All Irelands he played in.
f**king hell here we go again. The Best Ever. Unrivalled. No Equals.
Quote from: trailer on January 10, 2023, 10:40:41 AM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on January 10, 2023, 10:22:07 AM
What a player, probably the best defender I've seen. He's shown remarkable levels of consistency since 2012, looked finished in 2019 but came back as strong as ever in 2020 and won another All Star in 2021 and was probably Mayo's best player again last year. A huge loss to Mayo as is still their best man marker.
Don't recall him missing too much in front of the posts either, fairly sure he was Mayo's top scorer from play in the first 4 All Irelands he played in.
f**king hell here we go again. The Best Ever. Unrivalled. No Equals.
You ok? What a total overreaction this is.
Quote from: An Fhairche Abu on January 10, 2023, 11:05:24 AM
Quote from: trailer on January 10, 2023, 10:40:41 AM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on January 10, 2023, 10:22:07 AM
What a player, probably the best defender I've seen. He's shown remarkable levels of consistency since 2012, looked finished in 2019 but came back as strong as ever in 2020 and won another All Star in 2021 and was probably Mayo's best player again last year. A huge loss to Mayo as is still their best man marker.
Don't recall him missing too much in front of the posts either, fairly sure he was Mayo's top scorer from play in the first 4 All Irelands he played in.
f**king hell here we go again. The Best Ever. Unrivalled. No Equals.
You ok? What a total overreaction this is.
You must have missed the craic about when Murphy retired! ;)
Quote from: An Fhairche Abu on January 10, 2023, 11:05:24 AM
Quote from: trailer on January 10, 2023, 10:40:41 AM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on January 10, 2023, 10:22:07 AM
What a player, probably the best defender I've seen. He's shown remarkable levels of consistency since 2012, looked finished in 2019 but came back as strong as ever in 2020 and won another All Star in 2021 and was probably Mayo's best player again last year. A huge loss to Mayo as is still their best man marker.
Don't recall him missing too much in front of the posts either, fairly sure he was Mayo's top scorer from play in the first 4 All Irelands he played in.
f**king hell here we go again. The Best Ever. Unrivalled. No Equals.
You ok? What a total overreaction this is.
the child is best ignored
Lee Keegan was a great player and a fantastic defender in a Mayo side he stood out as he actually had a bit of heart as opposed to the majority of Mayo footballers. I wish him a happy retirement from Intercounty football.
The best ever? Without a doubt. Forget Tomas O'Se, Jack McCaffrey, Philip Jordan, James McCarthy, Kieran McGeeney or even Seamus Moynihan (I know wayyyy back) Keegan is unrivalled. The greatest. He stands alone. He has no equals.
The GOAT.
Is he not allowed to have an opinion? Naming a load of players is irrelevant.
Quote from: trailer on January 10, 2023, 11:37:05 AM
Lee Keegan was a great player and a fantastic defender in a Mayo side he stood out as he actually had a bit of heart as opposed to the majority of Mayo footballers. I wish him a happy retirement from Intercounty football.
The best ever? Without a doubt. Forget Tomas O'Se, Jack McCaffrey, Philip Jordan, James McCarthy, Kieran McGeeney or even Seamus Moynihan (I know wayyyy back) Keegan is unrivalled. The greatest. He stands alone. He has no equals.
The GOAT.
. He could stand in that pack of names no problem and wouldn't look out of place. So why the big hissy fit ffs?
Quote from: trueblue1234 on January 10, 2023, 01:48:46 PM
Quote from: trailer on January 10, 2023, 11:37:05 AM
Lee Keegan was a great player and a fantastic defender in a Mayo side he stood out as he actually had a bit of heart as opposed to the majority of Mayo footballers. I wish him a happy retirement from Intercounty football.
The best ever? Without a doubt. Forget Tomas O'Se, Jack McCaffrey, Philip Jordan, James McCarthy, Kieran McGeeney or even Seamus Moynihan (I know wayyyy back) Keegan is unrivalled. The greatest. He stands alone. He has no equals.
The GOAT.
. He could stand in that pack of names no problem and wouldn't look out of place. So why the big hissy fit ffs?
Keegan is at the same level as those mentioned imo.
Sure isn't it all about opinions
Quote from: In hiding on January 10, 2023, 01:55:31 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on January 10, 2023, 01:48:46 PM
Quote from: trailer on January 10, 2023, 11:37:05 AM
Lee Keegan was a great player and a fantastic defender in a Mayo side he stood out as he actually had a bit of heart as opposed to the majority of Mayo footballers. I wish him a happy retirement from Intercounty football.
The best ever? Without a doubt. Forget Tomas O'Se, Jack McCaffrey, Philip Jordan, James McCarthy, Kieran McGeeney or even Seamus Moynihan (I know wayyyy back) Keegan is unrivalled. The greatest. He stands alone. He has no equals.
The GOAT.
. He could stand in that pack of names no problem and wouldn't look out of place. So why the big hissy fit ffs?
Keegan is at the same level as those mentioned imo.
Sure isn't it all about opinions
you arent allowed to say "he's the best I've seen." Didnt you know that
2-4 Lee Keegan scored from play in All-Ireland finals. More than Cillian O'Connor with 0-7. Behind Andy Moran with 1-9.
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 10, 2023, 02:00:31 PM
Quote from: In hiding on January 10, 2023, 01:55:31 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on January 10, 2023, 01:48:46 PM
Quote from: trailer on January 10, 2023, 11:37:05 AM
Lee Keegan was a great player and a fantastic defender in a Mayo side he stood out as he actually had a bit of heart as opposed to the majority of Mayo footballers. I wish him a happy retirement from Intercounty football.
The best ever? Without a doubt. Forget Tomas O'Se, Jack McCaffrey, Philip Jordan, James McCarthy, Kieran McGeeney or even Seamus Moynihan (I know wayyyy back) Keegan is unrivalled. The greatest. He stands alone. He has no equals.
The GOAT.
. He could stand in that pack of names no problem and wouldn't look out of place. So why the big hissy fit ffs?
Keegan is at the same level as those mentioned imo.
Sure isn't it all about opinions
you arent allowed to say "he's the best I've seen." Didnt you know that
Don't like getting into the who was better than who but I will say he's probably my favourite non Armagh player ever. Massive loss for Mayo and for GAA fans in general.
Quote from: trueblue1234 on January 10, 2023, 01:48:46 PM
Quote from: trailer on January 10, 2023, 11:37:05 AM
Lee Keegan was a great player and a fantastic defender in a Mayo side he stood out as he actually had a bit of heart as opposed to the majority of Mayo footballers. I wish him a happy retirement from Intercounty football.
The best ever? Without a doubt. Forget Tomas O'Se, Jack McCaffrey, Philip Jordan, James McCarthy, Kieran McGeeney or even Seamus Moynihan (I know wayyyy back) Keegan is unrivalled. The greatest. He stands alone. He has no equals.
The GOAT.
. He could stand in that pack of names no problem and wouldn't look out of place. So why the big hissy fit ffs?
Every time a player retires someone on this board declares them the greatest ever. All I am asking is for a small bit of perspective. Just take it easy. We don't have to declare every retiree the greatest.
Quote from: trailer on January 10, 2023, 02:42:11 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on January 10, 2023, 01:48:46 PM
Quote from: trailer on January 10, 2023, 11:37:05 AM
Lee Keegan was a great player and a fantastic defender in a Mayo side he stood out as he actually had a bit of heart as opposed to the majority of Mayo footballers. I wish him a happy retirement from Intercounty football.
The best ever? Without a doubt. Forget Tomas O'Se, Jack McCaffrey, Philip Jordan, James McCarthy, Kieran McGeeney or even Seamus Moynihan (I know wayyyy back) Keegan is unrivalled. The greatest. He stands alone. He has no equals.
The GOAT.
. He could stand in that pack of names no problem and wouldn't look out of place. So why the big hissy fit ffs?
Every time a player retires someone on this board declares them the greatest ever. All I am asking is for a small bit of perspective. Just take it easy. We don't have to declare every retiree the greatest.
Murphy and Keegan? Both are up there as all time greats. Not too many fit to lace their boots
Quote from: trailer on January 10, 2023, 02:42:11 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on January 10, 2023, 01:48:46 PM
Quote from: trailer on January 10, 2023, 11:37:05 AM
Lee Keegan was a great player and a fantastic defender in a Mayo side he stood out as he actually had a bit of heart as opposed to the majority of Mayo footballers. I wish him a happy retirement from Intercounty football.
The best ever? Without a doubt. Forget Tomas O'Se, Jack McCaffrey, Philip Jordan, James McCarthy, Kieran McGeeney or even Seamus Moynihan (I know wayyyy back) Keegan is unrivalled. The greatest. He stands alone. He has no equals.
The GOAT.
. He could stand in that pack of names no problem and wouldn't look out of place. So why the big hissy fit ffs?
Every time a player retires someone on this board declares them the greatest ever. All I am asking is for a small bit of perspective. Just take it easy. We don't have to declare every retiree the greatest.
Lee Keegan will be mentioned in the same breath as Tomas O'Se, Jack McCaffrey, Philip Jordan, James McCarthy, Kieran McGeeney or even Seamus Moynihan .
He was as good and if not better than the above.
Quote from: seafoid on January 09, 2023, 08:56:41 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on January 09, 2023, 08:44:09 PM
A fantastic player and one of the best half backs of my life time. Without detracting from him has anyone else ever lost more All Ireland finals than him without winning one. 6 final losses I was reading there.
I think David Brady lost 8 all Ireland finals - 4 senior, 1 club and 3 underage
Sorry 6 senior inter county all Ireland finals. Also drew one. Has anyone else played in or lost more without winning one
Quote from: Truth hurts on January 10, 2023, 04:43:05 PM
Quote from: trailer on January 10, 2023, 02:42:11 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on January 10, 2023, 01:48:46 PM
Quote from: trailer on January 10, 2023, 11:37:05 AM
Lee Keegan was a great player and a fantastic defender in a Mayo side he stood out as he actually had a bit of heart as opposed to the majority of Mayo footballers. I wish him a happy retirement from Intercounty football.
The best ever? Without a doubt. Forget Tomas O'Se, Jack McCaffrey, Philip Jordan, James McCarthy, Kieran McGeeney or even Seamus Moynihan (I know wayyyy back) Keegan is unrivalled. The greatest. He stands alone. He has no equals.
The GOAT.
. He could stand in that pack of names no problem and wouldn't look out of place. So why the big hissy fit ffs?
Every time a player retires someone on this board declares them the greatest ever. All I am asking is for a small bit of perspective. Just take it easy. We don't have to declare every retiree the greatest.
Lee Keegan will be mentioned in the same breath as Tomas O'Se, Jack McCaffrey, Philip Jordan, James McCarthy, Kieran McGeeney or even Seamus Moynihan .
He was as good and if not better than the above.
Miles ahead of McGeeney and Jordan anyway, better than O'Sé as well.
Only Moynihan and McCarthy in the same conversation.
Had the pleasure of meeting Lee through work and he's a gem of a lad. A true great for Mayo.
I thought he's give it another year with the new Management but good luck to him
If Horan had stayed on he might have done another year but it's a new cycle and he would have had to commit for longer.
Quote from: David McKeown on January 10, 2023, 04:44:52 PM
Quote from: seafoid on January 09, 2023, 08:56:41 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on January 09, 2023, 08:44:09 PM
A fantastic player and one of the best half backs of my life time. Without detracting from him has anyone else ever lost more All Ireland finals than him without winning one. 6 final losses I was reading there.
I think David Brady lost 8 all Ireland finals - 4 senior, 1 club and 3 underage
Sorry 6 senior inter county all Ireland finals. Also drew one. Has anyone else played in or lost more without winning one
Think Alan Dillob lost 9 AI finals. 6 senior 1 u21 2 minor.
All the best in retirement to Lee Keegan. A super player. Had some scoring record for a defender. Scored 7-49(70) in 67 Championship games.
Quote from: Gael85 on January 10, 2023, 09:22:03 PM
All the best in retirement to Lee Keegan. A super player. Had some scoring record for a defender. Scored 7-49(70) in 67 Championship games.
That's an unreal score tally for a defender.
Quote from: trailer on January 10, 2023, 02:42:11 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on January 10, 2023, 01:48:46 PM
Quote from: trailer on January 10, 2023, 11:37:05 AM
Lee Keegan was a great player and a fantastic defender in a Mayo side he stood out as he actually had a bit of heart as opposed to the majority of Mayo footballers. I wish him a happy retirement from Intercounty football.
The best ever? Without a doubt. Forget Tomas O'Se, Jack McCaffrey, Philip Jordan, James McCarthy, Kieran McGeeney or even Seamus Moynihan (I know wayyyy back) Keegan is unrivalled. The greatest. He stands alone. He has no equals.
The GOAT.
. He could stand in that pack of names no problem and wouldn't look out of place. So why the big hissy fit ffs?
Every time a player retires someone on this board declares them the greatest ever. All I am asking is for a small bit of perspective. Just take it easy. We don't have to declare every retiree the greatest.
No they don't. But regardless, Lee Keenan could rightfully be mentioned in that discussion as could Murphy. So giving out about them being mentioned at that level smacks of just trying to be contrary for the sake of it.
David Moran has retired.
His display in Limerick in 14 v Mayo was awsome.
Quote from: Halfquarter on January 23, 2023, 12:51:41 PM
David Moran has retired.
His display in Limerick in 14 v Mayo was awsome.
Unreal player. Possibly the greatest Midfielder ever. Unrivalled. He has no equals.
The GOAT.
Quote from: trailer on January 23, 2023, 12:55:34 PM
Quote from: Halfquarter on January 23, 2023, 12:51:41 PM
David Moran has retired.
His display in Limerick in 14 v Mayo was awsome.
Unreal player. Possibly the greatest Midfielder ever. Unrivalled. He has no equals.
The GOAT.
;D :D :D :D
Quote from: Halfquarter on January 23, 2023, 12:51:41 PM
David Moran has retired.
His display in Limerick in 14 v Mayo was awsome.
A pity and a big miss. Would have thought there was another year or two in him
Quote from: Halfquarter on January 23, 2023, 12:51:41 PM
David Moran has retired.
His display in Limerick in 14 v Mayo was awsome.
Rare thing to say about a Kerry player but I almost think he was underrated. Brilliant player.
Quote from: oakleaflad on January 23, 2023, 02:10:30 PM
Quote from: Halfquarter on January 23, 2023, 12:51:41 PM
David Moran has retired.
His display in Limerick in 14 v Mayo was awsome.
Rare thing to say about a Kerry player but I almost think he was underrated. Brilliant player.
👍 Fully agree.
Quote from: Halfquarter on January 23, 2023, 12:51:41 PM
David Moran has retired.
His display in Limerick in 14 v Mayo was awsome.
Great career outstanding midfielder going out on a high. Surprised he left it so late or maybe Kerry knew long before the media was told?
Quote from: oakleaflad on January 23, 2023, 02:10:30 PM
Quote from: Halfquarter on January 23, 2023, 12:51:41 PM
David Moran has retired.
His display in Limerick in 14 v Mayo was awsome.
Rare thing to say about a Kerry player but I almost think he was underrated. Brilliant player.
no one in Mayo underrated him Top Class midfielder
Quote from: Halfquarter on January 23, 2023, 12:51:41 PM
David Moran has retired.
His display in Limerick in 14 v Mayo was awsome.
That display had to contain the caveat that Cormac Reilly refereed the game and let Kerry do what ever they liked.
I thought he would stay on for another year. It's a big loss for Kerry.
Quote from: seafoid on January 23, 2023, 06:49:00 PM
I thought he would stay on for another year. It's a big loss for Kerry.
Thought so too. Was moving well in the recent club AI semi final in Croke Park.
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 23, 2023, 05:29:51 PM
Quote from: Halfquarter on January 23, 2023, 12:51:41 PM
David Moran has retired.
His display in Limerick in 14 v Mayo was awsome.
That display had to contain the caveat that Cormac Reilly refereed the game and let Kerry do what ever they liked.
How many cards did Reilly bottled when it came to Kerry players that day?
Has to go down as the worst refereeing display in history
Gooch gets a free almost on the sideline and when Reilly turned his back followed him in almost to right in front of the goal
A fvckin disgrace (but we would still probably have figured out a way to lose the final)
Quote from: whitey on January 23, 2023, 08:37:07 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 23, 2023, 05:29:51 PM
Quote from: Halfquarter on January 23, 2023, 12:51:41 PM
David Moran has retired.
His display in Limerick in 14 v Mayo was awsome.
That display had to contain the caveat that Cormac Reilly refereed the game and let Kerry do what ever they liked.
How many cards did Reilly bottled when it came to Kerry players that day?
Has to go down as the worst refereeing display in history
Gooch gets a free almost on the sideline and when Reilly turned his back followed him in almost to right in front of the goal
A fvckin disgrace (but we would still probably have figured out a way to lose the final)
Gooch wasn't playing that day. I think it was Barry John Keane that got the free.
Quote from: From the Bunker on January 23, 2023, 05:29:51 PM
Quote from: Halfquarter on January 23, 2023, 12:51:41 PM
David Moran has retired.
His display in Limerick in 14 v Mayo was awsome.
That display had to contain the caveat that Cormac Reilly refereed the game and let Kerry do what ever they liked.
Very true, even the crowd will admit to this day that they got away with murder.
Robbie Kiely Tipperary retired.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2023/03/29/leitrim-forward-emlyn-mulligan-retires-from-intercounty-football/
Jason Doherty After 12 years on the Mayo senior county panel. 62 championship appearances in total for Mayo, scoring 6-49. He made his championship debut against London in May 2011. Made 70 league appearances in all with Mayo.
His final outing came this summer against Dublin in the All-Ireland quarter-final at Croke Park.
In a statement, Doherty said: "Playing for Mayo has been a huge honour for me since I first pulled on the jersey as a Mayo minor in 2007. I am so thankful for the experiences I've had and the memories I've made over the last 13 years.
"There were so many ups and downs along the way, but I feel incredibly lucky to have shared a dressing room with a bunch of highly driven, ambitious and talented guys who have now become friends for life.
"There are so many people who helped me along the way, including my club Burrishoole, the management teams who trusted me to wear the green and red jersey and every teammate I've has since 2011 who motivated me to max out on my efforts to reach a shared goal."
Quote from: trailer on January 10, 2023, 10:40:41 AM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on January 10, 2023, 10:22:07 AM
What a player, probably the best defender I've seen.
f**king hell here we go again. The Best Ever. Unrivalled. No Equals.
The important bit of that is underlined ye muppet.
Their opinion based on what they've seen. Not telling
you what
your GOAT should be.
Kevin McLoughlin made his v Westmeath in 2009 in the NFL and made his championship debut the same year against New York in the Bronx.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on August 26, 2023, 03:28:57 PM
Kevin McLoughlin made his v Westmeath in 2009 in the NFL and made his championship debut the same year against New York in the Bronx.
One of the cleverest players to play the game. Great awareness of space. Completely under-rated. You see players like Donnchadh Walsh get an All Star and not this lad and you think WTF.
Richie Hogan, Kilkenny
Quote from: seafoid on September 01, 2023, 02:08:08 PM
Richie Hogan, Kilkenny
Such a tidy player, could hurl in a phone box.
Richie is such a Kilkenny hurling name. The Normans never left
Niall Kilroy Roscommon.
From https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2023/1019/1411843-kilroy-retires-from-roscommon-duty/
the Fuerty clubman made his football debut against Longford in 2012 and played 91 times for Roscommon, scoring 3-45 in that time.
During his time in primrose and blue, he won two Connacht championships, three Division 2 titles as well as FBD Connacht Leagues in 2018 and 2019.
Kilroy also represented the Roscommon hurlers at various stages, making a surprise return for the latter stages of their 2020 Christy Ring campaign while he also played for Ireland in their under-21 shinty international against Scotland in 2012.
"Playing for Roscommon has been an immense honour for me. My childhood dream was to play for my county in Croke Park and I was lucky enough to do this in both football and hurling," Kilroy said.
Best wishes on your Retirement Killer.
A small man but a big heart and a great role model for any young lad.
Tyrone full-back Ronan McNamee has has become the first member of the 2021 All-Ireland winning team to retire from the inter-county game.
The All Star full back also won three Ulster Championships in a 12 year Tyrone senior career, which began in the cauldron of the 2012 qualifier defeat by Kerry in Killarney. Over the past decade and turned out for the Red Hand men on 133 occasions.
Quote from: Blowitupref on October 31, 2023, 09:57:55 PMTyrone full-back Ronan McNamee has has become the first member of the 2021 All-Ireland winning team to retire from the inter-county game.
The All Star full back also won three Ulster Championships in a 12 year Tyrone senior career, which began in the cauldron of the 2012 qualifier defeat by Kerry in Killarney. Over the past decade and turned out for the Red Hand men on 133 occasions.
Very good player who was a steady head in a very changeable Tyrone defence for 12 years. The team always stronger when he was fit and a complete warrior. Always loath to use the term legend, so I'll leave it that he was lynchpin of that Tyrone defence for 10+ years and rarely had an off day. Will be sorely missed.
Not a retirement as such but Kerry's Jack Barry taking a year out.
Benny Heron, nice way to finish his inter County career with 2 Ulster medals after all the graft he put in through those tough years with Derry
Aaron Kernan has retired - A brilliant career. Some haul of medals
Some operator. I'd say not many players had more impact in club football ever. In his day he was a half back and needed marked which said a lot.
Quote from: imtommygunn on November 13, 2023, 10:30:04 AMSome operator. I'd say not many players had more impact in club football ever. In his day he was a half back and needed marked which said a lot.
The game he played for Cross that day against us in the Ulster club was something else, we'd been leading and doing well in the first half, and he intercepted a ball in Cross's corner back position and made it up field with some interchanging passes to lay the goal for Osin to rattle our net, game over as we never recovered and lost our discipline to lol!
The term 'a Rolls Royce player' is made for players like him
It was a joy to watch him play. Hope he remains within the game oin some level. I am sure he would have a lot to offer
Don't think I appreciated AK as much as I should have in his prime, great player.
Lucky to have played with him and remember when he joined us as a raw 17 year old after the minor final in 2001. An outrageously gifted footballer but his greatest gift was how hard he worked and how he looked after himself. He was part of a golden age of young players who replaced another golden age of players and he was the star (though there were a number of them in that group including his brothers). A leader, a legend but to me more than anything a friend. Best of luck Ron!
Am I correct in thinking he didn't win the All Ireland with Armagh but played in the 2003 All Ireland that tyrone won?
Quote from: An Watcher on November 13, 2023, 01:24:22 PMAm I correct in thinking he didn't win the All Ireland with Armagh but played in the 2003 All Ireland that tyrone won?
I think 2004 was his first year with Armagh and won Young player of the year in 2005.
A great player. Always enjoyed watching him play. You'd think he will be Cross manager in the next few years.
AK was one of the finest footballers to come out of Armagh. He had the perfect posture. His vision for a pass was unreal. All round class footballer.
Quote from: square_ball on November 13, 2023, 01:26:07 PMQuote from: An Watcher on November 13, 2023, 01:24:22 PMAm I correct in thinking he didn't win the All Ireland with Armagh but played in the 2003 All Ireland that tyrone won?
I think 2004 was his first year with Armagh and won Young player of the year in 2005.
A great player. Always enjoyed watching him play. You'd think he will be Cross manager in the next few years.
Yeah 2004 was his first year with Armagh but he didn't really breakthrough until 2005 because I googled it to see how long he had been playing while watching the game on Saturday evening.
https://www.irishnews.com/sport/gaafootball/2023/11/27/news/cahair_o_kane_the_two_seans_legendary_21-year_spell_with_eoghan_rua_will_never_be_repeated-3804141/?fbclid=IwAR3JBoah8ty3gJyOagwigKUYXc3wLPgN2WzZsEUyvHSaSQzp2QUILhAlPP4
Sean McGoldrick going into retirement, big boots to fill in that club, felt like he has a hand in managing all their underage teams in both codes, always seemed to be on the Sideline no matter the occasion
Men on the go along time, remember playing fball against the pair of them before they started management.
Two prpoer legends.
Happy retirement but Sean Mc G will probably still take the underage teams.
Sounds like he may be done.
Has carried Fermanagh from a scoring point of view for over a decade.
An outrageous talent who always played the game with a smile on his face .
https://www.irishnews.com/sport/gaafootball/2023/11/30/news/sean_quigley_fermanagh_return_probably_very_unlikely_-3814238/?param=ds441rif44T&fbclid=IwAR1p_jWj7L5dt3ZBrx77HLsrIXONGo7f70pWHyLE1Qt3Bv_F-7x9E6v2yLM (https://www.irishnews.com/sport/gaafootball/2023/11/30/news/sean_quigley_fermanagh_return_probably_very_unlikely_-3814238/?param=ds441rif44T&fbclid=IwAR1p_jWj7L5dt3ZBrx77HLsrIXONGo7f70pWHyLE1Qt3Bv_F-7x9E6v2yLM)
Who was better - him or Seamie?
Sean
Funny, I said the Seamus lad was the best, but not great in the attitude dept.
Looked at a stage Seamie was gonna be the better of the 2. But hard to argue that case now after what sean done for Fermanagh over the years while Seamie went to pot.
Some high scoring years and an All Star nomination too. Scored 1-8 v Dublin in 2015 All Ireland Quarter Final.
Sean done an interview last season where he said he'd like to do nets the way GAA has gone. I actually thought it would have been a good idea for Fermanagh as he was used as an impact sub at stages last year.
Quote from: square_ball on November 30, 2023, 10:19:24 PMWho was better - him or Seamie?
Seamie by a mile with natural talent. Seen him kick frees with both feet, off the ground, sidelines you name it...
Some soccer player too
Always enjoyed the skillsets of Fermanagh's Seamus and Sean Quigley. They always reminded me of their talented namesake, Felix Quigley, who played for Down in the mid sixties.As far as I know he was a native of Roslea but qualified to play for Down when he moved to Dromara! Was Felix related to Seamus and Sean?
Brendan Harrison Mayo officially retired. He hadn't played for a couple years?
Quote from: Gael85 on December 02, 2023, 11:08:03 PMBrendan Harrison Mayo officially retired. He hadn't played for a couple years?
yeah he was completely dogged with injuries. Was a great defender on his day, won an all star i'm near sure?
Quote from: toby47 on December 04, 2023, 09:11:02 AMQuote from: Gael85 on December 02, 2023, 11:08:03 PMBrendan Harrison Mayo officially retired. He hadn't played for a couple years?
yeah he was completely dogged with injuries. Was a great defender on his day, won an all star i'm near sure?
Yes won All Star in 2016. His last appearance for Mayo was round 7 in NFL 2022 against Kildare.
In other news Michael Murphy ended speculation that he would be coming out of retirement.
"That was it, I was out. Just because Jim has come back, as much as there's a loyalty there from me to him, and from me to Donegal, it still doesn't change in terms of the playing point of view.
"Definitely it was never a case of ever going back and that's still the case now. I'll try to give to Donegal in another way. I'm heavily involved with my own club and I'll get back involved with Donegal at underage now and give back in that way. No playing for me, it's job done, 100 per cent."
Podge Collins calls time on his Clare playing days after a decade of playing Hurling and Football.
Quote from: Blowitupref on December 07, 2023, 02:46:47 PMPodge Collins calls time on his Clare playing days after a decade of playing Hurling and Football.
The different versions of Patrick around the country are interesting. Páid and Pa in Munster. Páraic and Pádraig. Paudie , Pat etc
Clare footballer Cathal O'Connor has retired from inter-county football, bringing the curtain down on a 14-season campaign with the Banner.
The 34-year-old made his debut during the National League campaign of 2009
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 04, 2024, 11:35:17 PMClare footballer Cathal O'Connor has retired from inter-county football, bringing the curtain down on a 14-season campaign with the Banner.
The 34-year-old made his debut during the National League campaign of 2009
Clare look to be in some bother this year. 5 retirements and another few leaving the panel according to OTB's clip on Twitter yetserday.
It said from last years starting championship team they are missing their full starting half back line, both midfielders and starting full forward line, 8 starters. Including Keelan Sexton.
Quote from: toby47 on January 05, 2024, 08:58:45 AMQuote from: Blowitupref on January 04, 2024, 11:35:17 PMClare footballer Cathal O'Connor has retired from inter-county football, bringing the curtain down on a 14-season campaign with the Banner.
The 34-year-old made his debut during the National League campaign of 2009
Clare look to be in some bother this year. 5 retirements and another few leaving the panel according to OTB's clip on Twitter yetserday.
It said from last years starting championship team they are missing their full starting half back line, both midfielders and starting full forward line, 8 starters. Including Keelan Sexton.
Clare missing Podge Collins, Eoin Cleary, Cathal O'Connor, Ciaran Russell, Darren O'Neill, Cian O'Dea, David Sexton, Jamie Malone, Keelan Sexton and Pearse Lillis.
David Tubridy, Sean Collins,Gordon Kelly and Kevin Harnett went last year and Gary Brennan and Aaron Fitzgerald(went to hurlers) the year before that. A massive turnover of players
Will struggle to stay in D3 with so many experienced players gone.
Quote from: Gael85 on January 05, 2024, 09:17:37 AMQuote from: toby47 on January 05, 2024, 08:58:45 AMQuote from: Blowitupref on January 04, 2024, 11:35:17 PMClare footballer Cathal O'Connor has retired from inter-county football, bringing the curtain down on a 14-season campaign with the Banner.
The 34-year-old made his debut during the National League campaign of 2009
Clare look to be in some bother this year. 5 retirements and another few leaving the panel according to OTB's clip on Twitter yetserday.
It said from last years starting championship team they are missing their full starting half back line, both midfielders and starting full forward line, 8 starters. Including Keelan Sexton.
Clare missing Podge Collins, Eoin Cleary, Cathal O'Connor, Ciaran Russell, Darren O'Neill, Cian O'Dea, David Sexton, Jamie Malone, Keelan Sexton and Pearse Lillis.
David Tubridy, Sean Collins,Gordon Kelly and Kevin Harnett went last year and Gary Brennan and Aaron Fitzgerald(went to hurlers) the year before that. A massive turnover of players
Will struggle to stay in D3 with so many experienced players hone.
Staying in Division 3 this year would be a monumental achievement
Quote from: toby47 on January 05, 2024, 09:24:56 AMQuote from: Gael85 on January 05, 2024, 09:17:37 AMQuote from: toby47 on January 05, 2024, 08:58:45 AMQuote from: Blowitupref on January 04, 2024, 11:35:17 PMClare footballer Cathal O'Connor has retired from inter-county football, bringing the curtain down on a 14-season campaign with the Banner.
The 34-year-old made his debut during the National League campaign of 2009
Clare look to be in some bother this year. 5 retirements and another few leaving the panel according to OTB's clip on Twitter yetserday.
It said from last years starting championship team they are missing their full starting half back line, both midfielders and starting full forward line, 8 starters. Including Keelan Sexton.
Clare missing Podge Collins, Eoin Cleary, Cathal O'Connor, Ciaran Russell, Darren O'Neill, Cian O'Dea, David Sexton, Jamie Malone, Keelan Sexton and Pearse Lillis.
David Tubridy, Sean Collins,Gordon Kelly and Kevin Harnett went last year and Gary Brennan and Aaron Fitzgerald(went to hurlers) the year before that. A massive turnover of players
Will struggle to stay in D3 with so many experienced players hone.
Staying in Division 3 this year would be a monumental achievement
Quote from: toby47 on January 05, 2024, 09:24:56 AMQuote from: Gael85 on January 05, 2024, 09:17:37 AMQuote from: toby47 on January 05, 2024, 08:58:45 AMQuote from: Blowitupref on January 04, 2024, 11:35:17 PMClare footballer Cathal O'Connor has retired from inter-county football, bringing the curtain down on a 14-season campaign with the Banner.
The 34-year-old made his debut during the National League campaign of 2009
Clare look to be in some bother this year. 5 retirements and another few leaving the panel according to OTB's clip on Twitter yetserday.
It said from last years starting championship team they are missing their full starting half back line, both midfielders and starting full forward line, 8 starters. Including Keelan Sexton.
Clare missing Podge Collins, Eoin Cleary, Cathal O'Connor, Ciaran Russell, Darren O'Neill, Cian O'Dea, David Sexton, Jamie Malone, Keelan Sexton and Pearse Lillis.
David Tubridy, Sean Collins,Gordon Kelly and Kevin Harnett went last year and Gary Brennan and Aaron Fitzgerald(went to hurlers) the year before that. A massive turnover of players
Will struggle to stay in D3 with so many experienced players hone.
Staying in Division 3 this year would be a monumental achievement
Third favorites for promotion with Paddy Power but can't see happening with so many leaders gone. A lot of good young players coming through but need experience around them.
Quote from: Gael85 on January 05, 2024, 09:17:37 AMQuote from: toby47 on January 05, 2024, 08:58:45 AMQuote from: Blowitupref on January 04, 2024, 11:35:17 PMClare footballer Cathal O'Connor has retired from inter-county football, bringing the curtain down on a 14-season campaign with the Banner.
The 34-year-old made his debut during the National League campaign of 2009
Clare look to be in some bother this year. 5 retirements and another few leaving the panel according to OTB's clip on Twitter yetserday.
It said from last years starting championship team they are missing their full starting half back line, both midfielders and starting full forward line, 8 starters. Including Keelan Sexton.
Clare missing Podge Collins, Eoin Cleary, Cathal O'Connor, Ciaran Russell, Darren O'Neill, Cian O'Dea, David Sexton, Jamie Malone, Keelan Sexton and Pearse Lillis.
David Tubridy, Sean Collins,Gordon Kelly and Kevin Harnett went last year and Gary Brennan and Aaron Fitzgerald(went to hurlers) the year before that. A massive turnover of players
Will struggle to stay in D3 with so many experienced players hone.
A shame for Clare who for a number of years more than held their own in Division 2. Of that list a lot of retirements and great service those players gave. Losing Colm Collins as manager probably the biggest lost as he able to retain players with no big turnovers in his time there once he made Clare into top 16 team
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 05, 2024, 11:07:52 AMQuote from: Gael85 on January 05, 2024, 09:17:37 AMQuote from: toby47 on January 05, 2024, 08:58:45 AMQuote from: Blowitupref on January 04, 2024, 11:35:17 PMClare footballer Cathal O'Connor has retired from inter-county football, bringing the curtain down on a 14-season campaign with the Banner.
The 34-year-old made his debut during the National League campaign of 2009
Clare look to be in some bother this year. 5 retirements and another few leaving the panel according to OTB's clip on Twitter yetserday.
It said from last years starting championship team they are missing their full starting half back line, both midfielders and starting full forward line, 8 starters. Including Keelan Sexton.
Clare missing Podge Collins, Eoin Cleary, Cathal O'Connor, Ciaran Russell, Darren O'Neill, Cian O'Dea, David Sexton, Jamie Malone, Keelan Sexton and Pearse Lillis.
David Tubridy, Sean Collins,Gordon Kelly and Kevin Harnett went last year and Gary Brennan and Aaron Fitzgerald(went to hurlers) the year before that. A massive turnover of players
Will struggle to stay in D3 with so many experienced players hone.
A shame for Clare who for a number of years more than held their own in Division 2. Of that list a lot of retirements and great service those players gave. Losing Colm Collins as manager probably the biggest lost as he able to retain players with no big turnovers in his time there once he made Clare into top 16 team
That's what Eoin Cleary said in an interview before Xmas. That he probably would have finished up a couple of years ago , only for Collins. Given that he isn't 30 yet - it shows how demanding it is.
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 04, 2024, 11:35:17 PMClare footballer Cathal O'Connor has retired from inter-county football, bringing the curtain down on a 14-season campaign with the Banner.
The 34-year-old made his debut during the National League campaign of 2009
O'Connor the last player that either played or managed under Mick O'Dwyer at intercounty. Link going back to 1948.
Mark Timmons was brought onto Laois panel by Micko in 2005 though he didn't make his debut until after Micko's departure. Mark lined out at centre-back on Wednesday against Offaly in the O'Byrne Cup.
Niall Sludden, 116 appearances for Tyrone, superb player and person
Liam Gavaghan, a London stalwart for a good few years.
Cork and Nemo Rangers footballer Luke Connolly is forced to retire at 31 years of age due to a persistent knee injury.
dean rock retiring from inter county
Quote from: PMG1 on January 06, 2024, 12:28:47 AMNiall Sludden, 116 appearances for Tyrone, superb player and person
This one has gone under the radar. A brilliant footballer. Baffling how he saw so little game time since the All Ireland win. Will be hard to replace such a great player.
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 16, 2024, 10:07:36 AMdean rock retiring from inter county
"the time has come for me to hang up the Blue jersey & end my playing career with the Dublin Senior Football team.
"I now step aside fulfilled, knowing that I made the most of the opportunity that was given to me."
Up there with the best free takers and a good free should never be underestimated. Keen eye for a goal also.
Quote from: Goals_Will_Come on January 16, 2024, 10:11:34 AMQuote from: PMG1 on January 06, 2024, 12:28:47 AMNiall Sludden, 116 appearances for Tyrone, superb player and person
This one has gone under the radar. A brilliant footballer. Baffling how he saw so little game time since the All Ireland win. Will be hard to replace such a great player.
Top all round footballer that could play anywhere. Shoulda been given a good chance to play into form
Antrim's Cathy Carey has announced her inter-county retirement. Still only 33, she has played senior for 20 years!
Kieran Hughes. Really good article in the Irish news. I liked him- not your conventional kind of player.
https://www.irishnews.com/gaa/richie-donnelly-calls-time-on-tyrone-career-ILA4L26LYVE5FP5SVO6LCCB2VM/
TYRONE have been dealt another retirement blow with the news that Richie Donnelly has opted out for the incoming season.
The Trillick man's decision comes just over a week out from the beginning of the Allianz League and is something of a surprise.
While recent seasons had been constantly disrupted by niggly injuries, Donnelly's autumn form was the best of his career as he guided Trillick to a league and championship double in Tyrone.
In the absence of his brother Mattie and other key players, he stepped up along with Rory Brennan in particular and propelled them to within a whisker of an Ulster final, losing an epic semi-final to Scotstown after extra-time.
He didn't start a game for Tyrone in 2023 however, making just seven substitute appearances and getting no game time in the All-Ireland quarter-final defeat by Kerry.
The former St Michael's Enniskillen student made his debut off the bench against Limerick in the first round of the All-Ireland qualifiers in 2015.
He has gone on to make 71 appearances for the Red Hands at senior level, with 29 of those coming in the championship and another 29 in the League, scoring 2-53 in the process.
Donnelly was part of the 2021 All-Ireland winning panel, although he wasn't in the matchday 26 for the final as he struggled to shake off the effects of Covid having contracted it the week before the Ulster final in the middle of a condensed championship.
He was named to start the 2018 final against Dublin but was replaced before throw-in by his clubmate Rory Brennan.
Donnelly came on in the second half but the game was already gone by then.
His brother Mattie has declared his intention to stay on despite spending the winter recuperating from another serious leg injury, while Peter Harte's appearance in the McKenna Cup indicates there's unlikely to be any more major surprises for Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher to deal with.
They lost Donnelly's 2010 All-Ireland minor winning team-mate Niall Sludden to retirement in recent weeks.
Surprised at that. He was flying for the club what I saw.
Disappointing. He was fantastic for trillick last year. TBF never seemed to hit his potential for the county for one reason or another. But was hoping he would change that this year with his current form.
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 16, 2024, 10:07:36 AMdean rock retiring from inter county
Surely even the Dubs will miss a player like Rock?
Deadly accurate, ice cold temperament when the game is on the line.
Quote from: J70 on January 17, 2024, 12:50:35 PMQuote from: tonto1888 on January 16, 2024, 10:07:36 AMdean rock retiring from inter county
Surely even the Dubs will miss a player like Rock?
Deadly accurate, ice cold temperament when the game is on the line.
Bound to miss him. Strikes me as a standard setter in the squad similar to Cluxton.
Is Cluxton giving it another year?
Quote from: J70 on January 17, 2024, 12:50:35 PMQuote from: tonto1888 on January 16, 2024, 10:07:36 AMdean rock retiring from inter county
Surely even the Dubs will miss a player like Rock?
Deadly accurate, ice cold temperament when the game is on the line.
you would think so. People like him dont come off the conveyor belt that often
Interviewed on RTÉ Dean Rock said winning 8 all Irelands was the sort of thing you dreamt as a kid. FFS.
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 17, 2024, 01:58:01 PMQuote from: J70 on January 17, 2024, 12:50:35 PMQuote from: tonto1888 on January 16, 2024, 10:07:36 AMdean rock retiring from inter county
Surely even the Dubs will miss a player like Rock?
Deadly accurate, ice cold temperament when the game is on the line.
you would think so. People like him dont come off the conveyor belt that often
Dublin could do without Dean for 68 minutes of last years final, He has been a great servant - but his time has come.
Why are people putting up a year out as retirements. Not know the difference.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on January 17, 2024, 09:03:50 PMWhy are people putting up a year out as retirements. Not know the difference.
who like?
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 17, 2024, 09:38:02 AMKieran Hughes. Really good article in the Irish news. I liked him- not your conventional kind of player.
Big loss for Monaghan - not a starter anymore or not someone that would have the 60/70/80 mins of running in him but for a lad to throw in for 20 mins when the games in the mixer and just tell him to cause havoc he could do it
Was a frustrating player to watch at times as a Monaghan fan because he couldn't just give a simple punt pass it just HAD to be an off the outside of the left boot sidewinder !
When it did come off it was glorious to watch!
Near enough destroyed Donegal on his own in 2013 - he had great hands and was comfortable under a high ball with nearby attention - loved it in fact ! McGee got nothing from him that day
Wonder how much longer he will stay with Scotstown now
Think he could be a good man on the line some day too
Anyway - A great servant for Monaghan football
Quote from: The Subbie on January 18, 2024, 12:33:25 AMQuote from: imtommygunn on January 17, 2024, 09:38:02 AMKieran Hughes. Really good article in the Irish news. I liked him- not your conventional kind of player.
Big loss for Monaghan - not a starter anymore or not someone that would have the 60/70/80 mins of running in him but for a lad to throw in for 20 mins when the games in the mixer and just tell him to cause havoc he could do it
Was a frustrating player to watch at times as a Monaghan fan because he couldn't just give a simple punt pass it just HAD to be an off the outside of the left boot sidewinder !
When it did come off it was glorious to watch!
Near enough destroyed Donegal on his own in 2013 - he had great hands and was comfortable under a high ball with nearby attention - loved it in fact ! McGee got nothing from him that day
Wonder how much longer he will stay with Scotstown now
Think he could be a good man on the line some day too
Anyway - A great servant for Monaghan football
Would have been a good option for sweeper keeper? He has a good few years left in him for club
Richie Donnelly unlikely to be back. Same as clubmate Rory Brennan, the best central defender in the county on current form. Issue is the current management, specifically Dooher who (a bit like Roy Keane) was a brilliant player, and no doubt a great coach, but he's no man-manager, and, worse, he has favourites. The county is no longer a major draw for lads from the Div 1 clubs in Tyrone anyway, as they will play a better brand of football at club level, and the quality of training and prep is nowadays indistinguishable from county.