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Right. Let's see who can do the best poor mouth about winning this and staying up.
I saw a Mayo poster remark on another thread that going down would be no big deal, as our veterans need a rest and D2 would be a chance to blood new players. Sadly, no. D1 is where you blood players. If you're in D2 your only aim for the year is to get out of it.
The League is more important than the Championship when you're not in in D1 because if you're not in D1 all you are is summertime cannon-fodder anyway. Look how long Galway were down there. Meath are still there. Cork didn't bounce back immediately.
Nervous times, boys and girls. Nervous times.
I've seen that same comment myself. Sometimes I wonder if people have a clue. I am lucky enough to be in Enniskillen this weekend so I hadn't to witness what happened today. I won't know until Sat eve if I'll be able to go to this one.
A draw will be enough for Mayo, yet I know that playing for a draw doesn't work in Gaelic football, unlike soccer. Mayo have never won in Donegal. The players have to buck up in the next 7 days for that stat to change.
We should have rested players this year and given more fringe players a run. We are going to be relegated without any benefits in terms of resting experienced players or giving more young players a run. Don't know what Rochford was at - everything should have been about the Galway game this year and the league used accordingly.
BTW Donegal will win by 5+
Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 18, 2018, 07:36:21 PM
I've seen that same comment myself. Sometimes I wonder if people have a clue. I am lucky enough to be in Enniskillen this weekend so I hadn't to witness what happened today. I won't know until Sat eve if I'll be able to go to this one.
A draw will be enough for Mayo, yet I know that playing for a draw doesn't work in Gaelic football, unlike soccer. Mayo have never won in Donegal. The players have to buck up in the next 7 days for that stat to change.
What Mayo games have you attended this year?
Quote from: IolarCoisCuain on March 18, 2018, 06:57:08 PM
Right. Let's see who can do the best poor mouth about winning this and staying up.
I saw a Mayo poster remark on another thread that going down would be no big deal, as our veterans need a rest and D2 would be a chance to blood new players. Sadly, no. D1 is where you blood players. If you're in D2 your only aim for the year is to get out of it.
The League is more important than the Championship when you're not in in D1 because if you're not in D1 all you are is summertime cannon-fodder anyway. Look how long Galway were down there. Meath are still there. Cork didn't bounce back immediately.
Nervous times, boys and girls. Nervous times.
Monaghan, Donegal and Tyrone bounced back. Roscommon or Cavan look like they will bounce back this year. If you are good enough you'll bounce back.
Quote from: From the Bunker on March 18, 2018, 07:56:15 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 18, 2018, 07:36:21 PM
I've seen that same comment myself. Sometimes I wonder if people have a clue. I am lucky enough to be in Enniskillen this weekend so I hadn't to witness what happened today. I won't know until Sat eve if I'll be able to go to this one.
A draw will be enough for Mayo, yet I know that playing for a draw doesn't work in Gaelic football, unlike soccer. Mayo have never won in Donegal. The players have to buck up in the next 7 days for that stat to change.
What Mayo games have you attended this year?
Kerry and Dublin games.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 18, 2018, 08:19:09 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on March 18, 2018, 07:56:15 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 18, 2018, 07:36:21 PM
I've seen that same comment myself. Sometimes I wonder if people have a clue. I am lucky enough to be in Enniskillen this weekend so I hadn't to witness what happened today. I won't know until Sat eve if I'll be able to go to this one.
A draw will be enough for Mayo, yet I know that playing for a draw doesn't work in Gaelic football, unlike soccer. Mayo have never won in Donegal. The players have to buck up in the next 7 days for that stat to change.
What Mayo games have you attended this year?
Kerry and Dublin games.
I have attended them all. Most have been bore fests. Kerry, Dublin, Galway and Tyrone games were over coming into the home stretch! Most I have left early to beat the traffic! Results were never in doubt in those games! The League is a unwanted distraction to this group! They have no heed on winning it and days like today only add to our injury list!
Ballybofey the venue i think and Donegal have their best record in Ballybofey.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on March 18, 2018, 08:27:48 PM
Ballybofey the venue i think and Donegal have a their best record in Ballybofey.
Yes, they win nathin in Letterkenny!
Quote from: Cunny Funt on March 18, 2018, 08:27:48 PM
Ballybofey the venue i think and Donegal have their best record in Ballybofey.
Thanks for the tip Cunny. Fixed the headline now.
I think Donegal are níos mó trína chéile than Mayo at the moment so I would expect Mayo to win but tsk tsk for leaving it to the last minute. Donegal are struggling with the loss of the all Ireland stalwarts and integrating young players, a calvary that Mayo will face later.
Quote from: seafoid on March 18, 2018, 09:03:18 PM
I think Donegal are níos mó trína chéile than Mayo at the moment so I would expect Mayo to win but tsk tsk for leaving it to the last minute. Donegal are struggling with the loss of the all Ireland stalwarts and integrating young players, a calvary that Mayo will face later.
We always leave it to the last minute and always get away with it! Our number will be up someday!
Quote from: From the Bunker on March 18, 2018, 08:26:52 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 18, 2018, 08:19:09 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on March 18, 2018, 07:56:15 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 18, 2018, 07:36:21 PM
I've seen that same comment myself. Sometimes I wonder if people have a clue. I am lucky enough to be in Enniskillen this weekend so I hadn't to witness what happened today. I won't know until Sat eve if I'll be able to go to this one.
A draw will be enough for Mayo, yet I know that playing for a draw doesn't work in Gaelic football, unlike soccer. Mayo have never won in Donegal. The players have to buck up in the next 7 days for that stat to change.
What Mayo games have you attended this year?
Kerry and Dublin games.
I have attended them all. Most have been bore fests. Kerry, Dublin, Galway and Tyrone games were over coming into the home stretch! Most I have left early to beat the traffic! Results were never in doubt in those games! The League is a unwanted distraction to this group! They have no heed on winning it and days like today only add to our injury list!
I've been to three less league games myself but I can't stand people leaving early
Quote from: macdanger2 on March 18, 2018, 09:32:09 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on March 18, 2018, 08:26:52 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 18, 2018, 08:19:09 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on March 18, 2018, 07:56:15 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 18, 2018, 07:36:21 PM
I've seen that same comment myself. Sometimes I wonder if people have a clue. I am lucky enough to be in Enniskillen this weekend so I hadn't to witness what happened today. I won't know until Sat eve if I'll be able to go to this one.
A draw will be enough for Mayo, yet I know that playing for a draw doesn't work in Gaelic football, unlike soccer. Mayo have never won in Donegal. The players have to buck up in the next 7 days for that stat to change.
What Mayo games have you attended this year?
Kerry and Dublin games.
I have attended them all. Most have been bore fests. Kerry, Dublin, Galway and Tyrone games were over coming into the home stretch! Most I have left early to beat the traffic! Results were never in doubt in those games! The League is a unwanted distraction to this group! They have no heed on winning it and days like today only add to our injury list!
I've been to three less league games myself but I can't stand people leaving early
Either can I! But when you have a 9, 8 and 6 year old with you and the game is done! I'm off! People were freezing today! The choice was made extra easy today!
Are mcbrearty & macniallis due back for next weekend?
McBrearty is out for sure.
Quote from: Tyrdub on March 19, 2018, 09:22:30 AM
Quote from: StephenC on March 18, 2018, 10:50:39 PM
McBrearty is out for sure.
What's his injury?
Knee. He had a scan and no serious damage done. Will be back for the cavan game.
There is only one concern I have about this game, how the fook am I going to get there. Coach journey seems ridiculous from Dublin , six hours apparently.
Quote from: StephenC on March 19, 2018, 11:48:58 AM
Quote from: Tyrdub on March 19, 2018, 09:22:30 AM
Quote from: StephenC on March 18, 2018, 10:50:39 PM
McBrearty is out for sure.
What's his injury?
Knee. He had a scan and no serious damage done. Will be back for the cavan game.
Can Donegal win this game without McBrearty?. Just 1-10 scored in the last two games without him. Donegal conceding too much under Declan Bonner but on the plus side they are up against the lowest scores in Div one next.
Will this be televised? It's the only meaningful D1 game next weekend
Quote from: macdanger2 on March 19, 2018, 10:33:47 PM
Will this be televised? It's the only meaningful D1 game next weekend
I'd be utterly gobsmacked if this wasn't the live game, given all the other games in Division 1 are dead rubbers.
Hurling semi finals probably. Anyway, Andy is free to go.
The match is live on TG4.
Anyone hazard a guess as to what team Rochford will select without Keegan and O'Connor this weekend? Does he know his championship goalie? Any word if Vaughan or Higgins are back with the panel? The only glimmer of hope I can see is that McBrearty is out for them.
Well Higgins won't be back anyway so I presume he'll start Loftus instead of O'Connor and maybe Nally will come in for Keegan if Barrett's not ready. The farce at full back will probably continue.
Quote from: Mac2 on March 23, 2018, 10:09:49 AM
Well Higgins won't be back anyway so I presume he'll start Loftus instead of O'Connor and maybe Nally will come in for Keegan if Barrett's not ready. The farce at full back will probably continue.
Why do you say that?
Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 23, 2018, 09:35:54 AM
Anyone hazard a guess as to what team Rochford will select without Keegan and O'Connor this weekend? Does he know his championship goalie? Any word if Vaughan or Higgins are back with the panel? The only glimmer of hope I can see is that McBrearty is out for them.
Can't see Vaughan back, still doing rehab.
Loftus will start in place of Cillian and be on the frees. Durcan will come in for Keegan. SO'S might start as well. Can't see anything else changing.
Quote from: MayoBuck on March 23, 2018, 10:35:31 AM
Loftus will start in place of Cillian and be on the frees. Durcan will come in for Keegan. SO'S might start as well. Can't see anything else changing.
Can't complain much about those switches! If they happen!
Keegan is heading straight for surgery! No point in messing about I suppose!
Quote from: macdanger2 on March 23, 2018, 10:25:13 AM
Quote from: Mac2 on March 23, 2018, 10:09:49 AM
Well Higgins won't be back anyway so I presume he'll start Loftus instead of O'Connor and maybe Nally will come in for Keegan if Barrett's not ready. The farce at full back will probably continue.
Why do you say that?
https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/higgins-return-for-mayo-footballers-still-on-ice-36735236.html
Quote from: From the Bunker on March 23, 2018, 10:39:10 AM
Quote from: MayoBuck on March 23, 2018, 10:35:31 AM
Loftus will start in place of Cillian and be on the frees. Durcan will come in for Keegan. SO'S might start as well. Can't see anything else changing.
Can't complain much about those switches! If they happen!
Keegan is heading straight for surgery! No point in messing about I suppose!
Forgot about Durcan, though I wouldn't mind seeing Nally get a run as well.
Boland, Douglas and Loftus might start on Sunday.
I wouldn't read into the Tyrone game much at all. Fierce distractions with injuries and with Deegan reffing he was always going to side with the more physical team this time of year. We don't really get stuck in unless we have to in the league and for some reason we don't click for the home matchs in the league at all, i don't know if that is complacency or something else?
If we get a ref that is "soft" on forwards like the McNally lad in Kildare we will win. As Doc says "when we need to win we stand up". Mayo by 5 depending on the ref.
On another note Tyrone are far too muscled up and this will catch them badly later in the year when speed is needed. I thought they would have learned this by now.
It's the same ref who reffed the Galway game Anthony Nolan that's down to ref it. Make of that what you will.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 23, 2018, 09:35:54 AM
Anyone hazard a guess as to what team Rochford will select without Keegan and O'Connor this weekend? Does he know his championship goalie? Any word if Vaughan or Higgins are back with the panel? The only glimmer of hope I can see is that McBrearty is out for them.
David Clarke
Caolan Crowe, Ger Cafferkey, Eoin O'Donoghue,
Paddy Durcan Colm Boyle, Stephen Coen
Tom Parsons, Seamus O'Shea
Diarmuid O'Connor;Aidan O Shea, Kevin McLoughlin
Jason Doherty, Andy Moran, Conor Loftus
Chris Barrett is also meant to be back and might start in place of Crowe. Its experienced enough team to beat a Donegal side that have only won one of their 6 league games.
Is this on tv anywhere?
Very much so. http://www.gaa.ie/news/crunch-time-for-mayo-and-donegal-footballers/
Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 23, 2018, 09:35:54 AM
Anyone hazard a guess as to what team Rochford will select without Keegan and O'Connor this weekend? Does he know his championship goalie? Any word if Vaughan or Higgins are back with the panel? The only glimmer of hope I can see is that McBrearty is out for them.
Well all know who the Championship goalie is Farr. Don't worry about it.
Hope so Iolar.
Anyway, isn't it mad any time Mayo lose badly rumours start flying around like wildfire.
Anyway back to the most important issue of this game how am I going to get there. Anyone know how much a taxi would be from Donegal town to ballybofey?
Quote from: Blowitupref on March 23, 2018, 09:29:41 PM
Very much so. http://www.gaa.ie/news/crunch-time-for-mayo-and-donegal-footballers/
Thanks Martin. You doing the game tomorrow? ;D
Quote from: larryin89 on March 24, 2018, 10:04:45 AM
Anyway back to the most important issue of this game how am I going to get there. Anyone know how much a taxi would be from Donegal town to ballybofey?
Put aost up in the Mayogaablog.....Im sure someone would give you a lift
Stick your thumb out Larry shur everyone in east Mayo knows ya.
Quote from: larryin89 on March 24, 2018, 10:04:45 AM
Anyway back to the most important issue of this game how am I going to get there. Anyone know how much a taxi would be from Donegal town to ballybofey?
For the scenic premium alone through the Barnes Mór Gap, you're looking at a €5 surcharge I reckon! ;)
About 25km I'd say, and it's no more extortionate taxi-wise than anywhere else.
Mayo team
1. David Clarke – Ballina Stephenites
2. Caolan Crowe – Garrymore
3. Ger Cafferkey – Ballina Stephenites
4. Eoin O'Donoghue – Belmullet
5. Colm Boyle – Davitts
6. Stephen Coen – Hollymount/Carramore
7. Patrick Durcan – Castlebar Mitchels
8. Seamus O'Shea – Breaffy
9. Tom Parsons – Charlestown
10. Kevin McLoughlin – Knockmore
11. Aidan O'Shea – Breaffy
12. Diarmuid O'Connor – Ballintubber
13. Jason Doherty – Burrishoole
14. Andy Moran – Ballaghaderreen
15. Adam Gallagher – Mayo Gaels
Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 24, 2018, 08:22:41 PM
Mayo team
1. David Clarke – Ballina Stephenites
2. Caolan Crowe – Garrymore
3. Ger Cafferkey – Ballina Stephenites
4. Eoin O'Donoghue – Belmullet
5. Colm Boyle – Davitts
6. Stephen Coen – Hollymount/Carramore
7. Patrick Durcan – Castlebar Mitchels
8. Seamus O'Shea – Breaffy
9. Tom Parsons – Charlestown
10. Kevin McLoughlin – Knockmore
11. Aidan O'Shea – Breaffy
12. Diarmuid O'Connor – Ballintubber
13. Jason Doherty – Burrishoole
14. Andy Moran – Ballaghaderreen
15. Adam Gallagher – Mayo Gaels
I got 14 right and Loftus might start yet.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 24, 2018, 08:22:41 PM
Mayo team
1. David Clarke – Ballina Stephenites
2. Caolan Crowe – Garrymore
3. Ger Cafferkey – Ballina Stephenites
4. Eoin O'Donoghue – Belmullet
5. Colm Boyle – Davitts
6. Stephen Coen – Hollymount/Carramore
7. Patrick Durcan – Castlebar Mitchels
8. Seamus O'Shea – Breaffy
9. Tom Parsons – Charlestown
10. Kevin McLoughlin – Knockmore
11. Aidan O'Shea – Breaffy
12. Diarmuid O'Connor – Ballintubber
13. Jason Doherty – Burrishoole
14. Andy Moran – Ballaghaderreen
15. Adam Gallagher – Mayo Gaels
On paper at any rate, that is probably the strongest side Rochford can put out. Of course he is likely to make some last minute changes as usual. I dunno what the purpose of this mucking about with the team selection is but management must think otherwise.
I may be totally wrong here but it seems to me that there could be a bit of
easontas in the camp as Seafóid might put it.
Definitely, the variations in combination and concentration and the desire to win and all that stuff is a bit perplexing. THe only time the team really seemed determined to win at all costs was the game against Kildare and then we saw the real Mayo at their best. I hope I am wrong on that count but I wouldn't be surprised if there really is some tension in the camp. As I see it, coming to the end of a less than convincing league run, we'll be hard pushed to beat any side when summer comes around, unless we have Chris, Leeroy and Keith back and raring for action. Tom and Seamie would need to be firing on all cylinders as well.
The game against Galway frightened the hell outa me. We had at least five of the six upfront that are likely to start on May 13th and the Galway defence tied 'em up without bother. I have no idea of what is going to happen in Ballybofey or what Mayo team will turn up.
I'd hope that this side won't want to go down in history as the first Mayo side to be relegated from the premier division since the league in its present format was established.
Donegal haven't had a lot of luck in this years league. Played well against Kerry,Dublin,Galway and got nothing out of those games. Then they got their top scorer ruled out for the rest of the league. Wouldn't surprise me if this game ends in a draw tomorrow with Mayo scoring a leveller deep into injury time.
I have a lift sorted today afterall. It feels like a championship match in March given what's at stake. I'm expecting a highly affair, games usually are involving these two teams invariably are. As for the outcome, I hope Mayo have their bad league game over them. I hope we can score a lot early on so Donegal will have no choice but to attack leaving holes in their defence we might be able to expose. Hopefully we won't mess around on the 45 like the last few times I've seen them play. My heart says we will get a draw. I'm going with it today as Donegal haven't set the league alight either. Up Mayo.
Is Ryan McHugh injured?
Quote from: CumminsCiderLarry on March 25, 2018, 02:41:58 PM
Expect Mayo to make pure shit of Donegal today.Donegal in transiton and not beaten mayo since 2012. Mayo by 10-12 points.
Donegal beat Mayo in 2016, the last time they played in Ballybofey.
What the fvck....Mayo were all over them and just turned off
Great start from Mayo but they have fallen off badly since. McBrearty starting the game was a big surpise. Thought he was definitely out? Colm Boyle with another nasty one this week. He definitely has that streak in him.
Big half needed here, Mayo 12/5 with PP
Hope there is a strong wind. Some of those Donegal scores were magical.
A few questions:
What was the last Donegal scored free for?
For advantage (I think the last scored free was where advantage was played) does the free not go back to where the foul originated? McBrearty took the free from where he was when the ref eventually blew. Or is that the way it works ?
Huge point from Loftus after a bad miss from mcbrearty
Ref hasnt a clue
Should be 10 mins added with all the stoppages
Quote from: joemamas on March 25, 2018, 04:31:00 PM
Should be 10 mins added with all the stoppages
Yeah right! 4 minutes!
Brilliant player but McBrearty really cost Donegal in the last 10 minutes there. Was in complete me feiner mode and wouldn't pass to anyone. Ran one chance over the end line and dropped another short. Ignoring teammates.
MCLOUGHLIN YOU BEAUTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Always a big fan of Kevin McLoughlin.
Nerves of steel to kick that last point.
Jaysus, didn't see that happening with 5 mins to go, savage result
Quote from: whitey on March 25, 2018, 04:11:38 PM
Ref hasnt a clue
how do Mayo get away with holding and pinning lads to the ground to kill the game?
McBrearty lost that by not passing at the end
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on March 25, 2018, 04:37:24 PM
Brilliant player but McBrearty really cost Donegal in the last 10 minutes there. Was in complete me feiner mode and wouldn't pass to anyone.
Would agree. Backed himself with no space over passing to someone who could have been clean through.
In saying that macniallas scored that and game over.
That f**king ludicrous free the ref gave against Mark McHugh when O'Shea pushed him over onto the ball turned out to be vital after all.
Cheers ref.
McBrearty cost Donegal there by not passing the ball.
Well done Mayo but ref should have added more time on at the end . Mc Brearty with the chance to kick it anywhere but into the goalies hands and he messed up. This will give Mayo a huge boost going into the May 13 clash with Galway and they now have to be strong favs. Gutsy display which will bring them in and their experience is massive. Some team when the chips are down.
Great point from young O'Donoghue at the end
Quote from: J70 on March 25, 2018, 04:40:59 PM
That f**king ludicrous free the ref gave against Mark McHugh when O'Shea pushed him over onto the ball turned out to be vital after all.
Cheers ref.
two o'sheas get away some amount of messing
gripping a player in a headlock needs to be a straight red card
Quote from: cicfada on March 25, 2018, 04:41:26 PM
Well done Mayo but ref should have added more time on at the end . Mc Brearty with the chance to kick it anywhere but into the goalies hands and he messed up. This will give Mayo a huge boost going into the May 13 clash with Galway and they now have to be strong favs. Gutsy display which will bring them in and their experience is massive. Some team when the chips are down.
Yes the team who narrowly escaped relegation must be strong favourites against the team who didn't even lose a game!!
Looks even worse for McBrearty on replay. Could have passed the ball and there's a good chance Donegal would have got a point. He could have held possession and Donegal could have recycled the ball and seen the time out. Instead he tries to kick a point on the turn and even worse he doesn't even put it wide but drops it into the keepers arms.
Donegal did not try to play football for last twenty minutes
They deserve what they got,
Mayo fortunate no doubt,
4 mins extra time a joke, ironically it cost Donegal a chance to win
Quit your moaning J70. Ye got a ridiculously soft free along the sideline when we fairly dispossessed you and we would've been free to attack. All in all the ref wasn't too bad. He stamped out our cynicism early on with 3 yellow cards so we weren't let be our usual cynical selfs.
Couldn't make Croker today to watch Monaghan beat the Dubs, but there was great entertainment and drama watching this game on tg4 and listening to northern sound. The commentator on the Cavan game won't have his voice back for a while!
Quote from: highorlow on March 25, 2018, 04:49:44 PM
Quit your moaning J70. Ye got a ridiculously soft free along the sideline when we fairly dispossessed you and we would've been free to attack. All in all the ref wasn't too bad. He stamped out our cynicism early on with 3 yellow cards do we weren't let be our usual cynical selfs.
Don't know what one you are talking about. Was that free a scoring chance?
If not, then spare us. The McHugh one, the ref was a couple of feet away and should never have given it. But that's the way it goes. We got done out of a point in Kerry too due to the ref missing a double hop right before the player kicked the winning point. Other times I'm sure we've been the beneficiaries. A year in Division 2 is probably not the worst thing for this squad anyway.
Enjoy the result.
Quote from: J70 on March 25, 2018, 04:40:59 PM
That f**king ludicrous free the ref gave against Mark McHugh when O'Shea pushed him over onto the ball turned out to be vital after all.
Cheers ref.
That one was extremely soft tbf. I thought the free against Andy in the same corner was a bit harsh though
Quote from: macdanger2 on March 25, 2018, 04:43:24 PM
Great point from young O'Donoghue at the end
McLoughlin will get the plaudits. But O'Donoghues Score put huge pressure on Donegal coming into the home strait.
Did you put money on the draw, Farr?
I'll have to look at the McHugh foul again. I didn't notice it at the time. The foul for us wasn't a scoring chance.
Luck played a big part for us today. I thought ye played Murphy in the wrong position today considering all yer options in the middle of the field.
Quote from: From the Bunker on March 25, 2018, 05:06:47 PM
Quote from: macdanger2 on March 25, 2018, 04:43:24 PM
Great point from young O'Donoghue at the end
McLoughlin will get the plaudits. But O'Donoghues Score put huge pressure on Donegal coming into the home strait.
McLaughin has played on the big stage before, but being a newcomer to the team this year O Donoghues score was immense for his confidence (after the drubbing he got against Dublin)
What a relief!
I know Donegal fans will bitch about frees they should have got or wides that should have been scores but Mayo would have equal reason to moan if the game had gone Donegal's way. No doubt the ref did his best but I can't see him getting an All Ireland to handle anytime soon.
Now that it's over and, I know Mayo weren't consistent at any time and overall, it was a bit like the parson's egg; good in places. But one thing struck me today and for me, the league brought on some o f the fringe players in a way that hadn't happened before, that I can remember anyway.
Caolan Crowe and Eoin O'Donoghue played very well today and will be serious contenders when May 13th comes around. Stephen Coen and Conor Loftus played very well too. Can't predict what Rochy is going to start with, given the amount of injured players we have but we won't be relying on the first fifteen only.
Quote from: J70 on March 25, 2018, 05:01:03 PM
Quote from: highorlow on March 25, 2018, 04:49:44 PM
Quit your moaning J70. Ye got a ridiculously soft free along the sideline when we fairly dispossessed you and we would've been free to attack. All in all the ref wasn't too bad. He stamped out our cynicism early on with 3 yellow cards do we weren't let be our usual cynical selfs.
Don't know what one you are talking about. Was that free a scoring chance?
If not, then spare us. The McHugh one, the ref was a couple of feet away and should never have given it. But that's the way it goes. We got done out of a point in Kerry too due to the ref missing a double hop right before the player kicked the winning point. Other times I'm sure we've been the beneficiaries. A year in Division 2 is probably not the worst thing for this squad anyway.
Enjoy the result.
Donegal tried to kill the clock after they went up by three, it backfired on them.
They are capable of playing great football as we saw in first half , but then the revert to that shite
Martin McHugh pissing and moaning on the radio from everything from division 1to division 4.
What a dose
Quote from: Syferus on March 25, 2018, 05:12:23 PM
Did you put money on the draw, Farr?
If I did it wouldn't be a draw!
Quote from: Lar Naparka on March 25, 2018, 05:23:38 PM
What a relief!
I know Donegal fans will bitch about frees they should have got or wides that should have been scores but Mayo would have equal reason to moan if the game had gone Donegal's way. No doubt the ref did his best but I can't see him getting an All Ireland to handle anytime soon.
Now that it's over and, I know Mayo weren't consistent at any time and overall, it was a bit like the parson's egg; good in places. But one thing struck me today and for me, the league brought on some o f the fringe players in a way that hadn't happened before, that I can remember anyway.
Caolan Crowe and Eoin O'Donoghue played very well today and will be serious contenders when May 13th comes around. Stephen Coen and Conor Loftus played very well too. Can't predict what Rochy is going to start with, given the amount of injured players we have but we won't be relying on the first fifteen only.
Coen ??, are you related.
Quote from: Lar Naparka on March 25, 2018, 05:23:38 PM
What a relief!
I know Donegal fans will bitch about frees they should have got or wides that should have been scores but Mayo would have equal reason to moan if the game had gone Donegal's way. No doubt the ref did his best but I can't see him getting an All Ireland to handle anytime soon.
Now that it's over and, I know Mayo weren't consistent at any time and overall, it was a bit like the parson's egg; good in places. But one thing struck me today and for me, the league brought on some o f the fringe players in a way that hadn't happened before, that I can remember anyway.
Caolan Crowe and Eoin O'Donoghue played very well today and will be serious contenders when May 13th comes around. Stephen Coen and Conor Loftus played very well too. Can't predict what Rochy is going to start with, given the amount of injured players we have but we won't be relying on the first fifteen only.
Don't see it myself, Lar.
Loftus was excellent alright.
Very poor from McBrearty in injury time when he kicked tamely into the keepers hand, he had a couple of Donegal men in decent positions
In fairness to McBrearty, he had kicked scores from more difficult positions all day.
He was entitled to go for it, he just rushed it.
Quote from: Minder on March 25, 2018, 05:44:14 PM
Very poor from McBrearty in injury time when he kicked tamely into the keepers hand, he had a couple of Donegal men in decent positions
Could even have recycled possession and run out the clock. Last minute of injury time. Possession is almost as important as an extra score at that stage.
Even kicking it wide would have been preferable to what he ended up doing.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on March 24, 2018, 11:48:25 PM
Wouldn't surprise me if this game ends in a draw tomorrow with Mayo scoring a leveller deep into injury time.
Good call. Got out of jail today but i don't think anyone is surprised that Mayo have survived in Div one for another year.
Needless to say I'm happy with the result.
Clarke - I am one of his fans but his kickouts were poorish today. Seemed jittery when taking them.
O'Donoghue- brilliant, did a great job on McBrearty and his point to go one down at the end was mighty.
Crowe - a solid defensive display. I always thought him more of a half back but he has had a good league in the full back line.
Boyle - a warrior, made some rash tackles today though.
Coen - not a bad second half, he is decent when there's someone to handpass it off to.
Durcan - good running forward even though his end product could have been better.
Parsons - not his best day. Hope it's fitness related.
SOS - can't fault his work rate. Not many clean balls won by midfield but the rest were ready for the breaking ball. I suppose a 50-50 Overall
McLoughlin - stepped up to the plate when needed to. Retained possession very well too. I'm biased when I say this but he should have an all star after last year.
AOS - had a good game overall I thought. One or two mistakes though.
DOC - had a good game, made a lot of runs off the ball but wasn't picked out.
Drake - didn't do much.
Andy - not his best game due to been isolated and lack of ball going into him.
Loftus - I was critical of him before the game for him not winning ball and making it stick. Proved me wrong today (apart from one early on). Kept us in it with frees.
Subs not on long enough to make an impact.
Was the boy who scored the point not number 4 and the boy marking mcbrearty number 2? (I wasn't 100% sure who mayo number 2 was and missed teamsheets)
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 25, 2018, 09:25:50 PM
Was the boy who scored the point not number 4 and the boy marking mcbrearty number 2? (I wasn't 100% sure who mayo number 2 was and missed teamsheets)
Maybe in the second half all right. In the first half it was O'Donoghue on him.
Ah right. I had thought it was the other corner back but maybe only remembering later stages.
More impressed with Crowe than ODonogue as a defender and it seemed to me that Crowe was on McB for the second half
Yeah if that is number 2 i would agree. Mcbrearty got away with less second half.
Our style of play doesn't suit the league winter football trying to beat blanket defenses with sludgeball. That's why we struggle each year.
The only videos the lads should watch are the Kildare game and today's one. The reason for that is to review our goal misses. Today we missed 4 in total.
We were 5-1 up and ought to have been out of sight. We had goals on and opted to punch points over the bar. Same v Kildare. It's at these crunch times we need to pile in more scores. It's a weakness that's lingering now since last year.
p.s what's all this talk about the new Galway "system" this year? They were a 1-13-1 formation against us last year in the championship.
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 25, 2018, 10:09:18 PM
Yeah if that is number 2 i would agree. Mcbrearty got away with less second half.
Caolan Crowe was on McBrearty for the full game but picked up Murphy the couple of times he went full forward. I thought he did well showing him out wide and onto his weak foot - McBrearty's 2 points from play were unreal so can't ship much blame for them.
I thought Mayo number 2 done well on McBrearty who has been arguably the best forward in this years league. McBrearty although a fine player, is a bit of a one trick pony though and his only thought is how to make space to get a shot off on his left boot. The Mayo number 2 constantly pushed him onto his right and kept him reasonably quiet as a result.
I thought Donegal overall deserved the win and Mayo got out of jail. I do believe that Mayos goose is cooked though and I really can't see them beating Galway with an ageing team that has failed to discover very many new players in the last 3 years.
That was some quick recovery by McBrearty when he wasn't meant to be back until May. Donegal not getting the job done with him on the field is not good from Donegal and I think they will now find it hard to get back to Division 1. Mayo without Higgins,Vaughan,Keegan,C O Connor,Harrison and Barrett were there for the taking and probably can't believe their luck they are still in Division one tonight.
Once Mayo are full strength I'd expect a big improvement from them this summer there is at least one more kick in them you certainly don't write off a seasoned and experienced side like them.
Quote from: yellowcard on March 25, 2018, 11:39:14 PM
I thought Mayo number 2 done well on McBrearty who has been arguably the best forward in this years league. McBrearty although a fine player, is a bit of a one trick pony though and his only thought is how to make space to get a shot off on his left boot. The Mayo number 2 constantly pushed him onto his right and kept him reasonably quiet as a result.
I thought Donegal overall deserved the win and Mayo got out of jail. I do believe that Mayos goose is cooked though and I really can't see them beating Galway with an ageing team that has failed to discover very many new players in the last 3 years.
Mayo's goose is cooked when you compare them to Dublin. To be fair everybodys goose is cooked when you compare them to Dublin. I mean your own county is on the up. But how far are they away from Dublin? How far are Kerry away from Dublin. How far are Tyrone away from Dublin.
Dublin are the Glasgow Celtic in Scotland of Gaelic football in Ireland.
Better team lost (ish) today but they have no one to blame but themselves. Wasting time for the whole of the second half.
McBrearty was on one leg and Crowe did a great job on him, realised it early and showed him the outside all day, excellent reading
Ref was brutal, some real hometown decisions. Did anyone else notice that one each mayo kick out in the second half he blew the whistle for something stopping a quick kick out? It was almost as if he was doing it on purpose. And not once did he warn the Donegal keeper about time wasting!
Very surprised he didn't give them one last chance.
The giving out about mayo pulling at the end on league Sunday was over the top too. Durcan did alright but that niggle had started after O'Donoghues point by that ban lad
A very depressing 60 mins were bookended by 15 and 5 mins of excellent football
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on March 26, 2018, 12:47:39 AM
Better team lost (ish) today but they have no one to blame but themselves. Wasting time for the whole of the second half.
McBrearty was on one leg and Crowe did a great job on him, realised it early and showed him the outside all day, excellent reading
Ref was brutal, some real hometown decisions. Did anyone else notice that one each mayo kick out in the second half he blew the whistle for something stopping a quick kick out? It was almost as if he was doing it on purpose. And not once did he warn the Donegal keeper about time wasting!
Very surprised he didn’t give them one last chance.
The giving out about mayo pulling at the end on league Sunday was over the top too. Durcan did alright but that niggle had started after O’Donoghues point by that ban lad
A very depressing 60 mins were bookended by 15 and 5 mins of excellent football
Donegal were gone mad time wasting before k Mc's point at one stage they threw the ball away 3 times for their own free before diarmuid placed in to Murphys breadbasket.
I would have no sympathy for them , what goes around come around
Just looked at the McLoughlin point again and one of my bug bears with the refereeing is the lack of implementation of the over carrying rule.
It's the same these days for all teams I suppose and forwards get away with it which is what happened here again with our man, I suppose it's something we have learned from the Dublin forwards.
The over carrying rule seems to have been unofficially extended to ten steps to keep the speed of the game up.
Quote from: Jinxy on March 25, 2018, 06:56:20 PM
In fairness to McBrearty, he had kicked scores from more difficult positions all day.
He was entitled to go for it, he just rushed it.
Disagree - You want someone like McBrearty who is a leader at young age making the correct decisions when the game is in the melting pot - he made a bad decision when he had so many safer options to close the game out.
If he had to do again what would he choose?
Quote from: rosnarun on March 26, 2018, 09:44:03 AM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on March 26, 2018, 12:47:39 AM
Better team lost (ish) today but they have no one to blame but themselves. Wasting time for the whole of the second half.
McBrearty was on one leg and Crowe did a great job on him, realised it early and showed him the outside all day, excellent reading
Ref was brutal, some real hometown decisions. Did anyone else notice that one each mayo kick out in the second half he blew the whistle for something stopping a quick kick out? It was almost as if he was doing it on purpose. And not once did he warn the Donegal keeper about time wasting!
Very surprised he didn't give them one last chance.
The giving out about mayo pulling at the end on league Sunday was over the top too. Durcan did alright but that niggle had started after O'Donoghues point by that ban lad
A very depressing 60 mins were bookended by 15 and 5 mins of excellent football
Donegal were gone mad time wasting before k Mc's point at one stage they threw the ball away 3 times for their own free before diarmuid placed in to Murphys breadbasket.
I would have no sympathy for them , what goes around come around
To be fair Donegal ended up conceding that final point because they actually went for another score instead of just retaining possession and running down the clock.
Quote from: WT4E on March 26, 2018, 01:41:10 PM
Quote from: Jinxy on March 25, 2018, 06:56:20 PM
In fairness to McBrearty, he had kicked scores from more difficult positions all day.
He was entitled to go for it, he just rushed it.
Disagree - You want someone like McBrearty who is a leader at young age making the correct decisions when the game is in the melting pot - he made a bad decision when he had so many safer options to close the game out.
If he had to do again what would he choose?
He'll learn from it that sometimes the circumstances favour possession retention. But he scored harder chances on the day. Had he connected properly and it went over,, finishing the game, no one would have commented at all. Given his overall performances over the past year, I don't think anyone can be too harsh on the lad.
Quote from: WT4E on March 26, 2018, 01:41:10 PM
Quote from: Jinxy on March 25, 2018, 06:56:20 PM
In fairness to McBrearty, he had kicked scores from more difficult positions all day.
He was entitled to go for it, he just rushed it.
Disagree - You want someone like McBrearty who is a leader at young age making the correct decisions when the game is in the melting pot - he made a bad decision when he had so many safer options to close the game out.
If he had to do again what would he choose?
To not miss.
shooting in the first 20 mins when you are fresh is much different than the last 5 minutes
Quote from: manfromdelmonte on March 26, 2018, 03:40:17 PM
shooting in the first 20 mins when you are fresh is much different than the last 5 minutes
Especially coming back from injury.
Quote from: Jinxy on March 26, 2018, 02:24:28 PM
Quote from: WT4E on March 26, 2018, 01:41:10 PM
Quote from: Jinxy on March 25, 2018, 06:56:20 PM
In fairness to McBrearty, he had kicked scores from more difficult positions all day.
He was entitled to go for it, he just rushed it.
Disagree - You want someone like McBrearty who is a leader at young age making the correct decisions when the game is in the melting pot - he made a bad decision when he had so many safer options to close the game out.
If he had to do again what would he choose?
To not miss.
Exactly and whats the best way to not miss?
Not shoot - I learned that a long time ago! ;D