Poll
Question:
In the Connacht final will Galway bate Mayo?
Option 1: No
votes: 5
Option 2: Yes
votes: 2
Three games this weekend.
On Saturday
London v Galway, McGovern Park, Ruislip, 3pm
On Sunday
New York v Mayo, Gaelic Park, 8pm Irish time
Leitrim v Sligo,Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, 3.30pm
The matches in London and New York will be live on GAAGO
Semi final line up on the weekend of April 20th/21st.
Galway/London v Sligo/Leitrim
Roscommon v Mayo/New York
Ros v Mayowestros the big one.
Sligo/Leitrim unlikely to trouble Galway.
Hopefully a dry day on the 21st so we can all sit out in the lovely new seats in the Hyde.
€30 to the Stand for Laythrum v Shligo.
JP taking the piss altogether
Padraic Joyce has suggested an extension to the season to allow a decent break between the end of the League and the start of the Championship .Dessie Dolan has also been talking along these lines
https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2024/0331/1440971-too-busy-dolan-dubious-of-gaelic-football-schedule/
So they can have 30 or 40 more training sessions?
Quote from: Rossfan on April 02, 2024, 06:42:50 PM€30 to the Stand for Laythrum v Shligo.
JP taking the piss altogether
Can somewhat understand those prices if they were charging €30 for the Connacht final but for Quarter final? for the Connacht championship launch last week it was basically used to talk up and advertise the Dome in Bekan by the national media who were all invited to praise the "great visionary" JP.
Quote from: Rossfan on April 02, 2024, 08:35:21 PMSo they can have 30 or 40 more training sessions?
Last year I seem to recall the Rossies having 3 matches over 4 weekends.
If they had beaten Kildare they would have had 4 over 5 weekends.
This is insane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RijB8wnJCN0
Quote from: Rossfan on April 02, 2024, 08:35:21 PMSo they can have 30 or 40 more training sessions?
Correct.
Quote from: seafoid on April 02, 2024, 08:46:26 PMQuote from: Rossfan on April 02, 2024, 08:35:21 PMSo they can have 30 or 40 more training sessions?
Last year I seem to recall the Rossies having 3 matches over 4 weekends.
If they had beaten Kildare they would have had 4 over 5 weekends.
This is insane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RijB8wnJCN0
Armagh club leagues start this weekend. They'll play 12 games in a row with no breaks up to and including the weekend of the 6th July. Mostly with small squads and in a lot of cases minors playing Friday Monday. You won't hear a word of complaint though. Players want games.
If there wasn't matches being played managers would be dogging the shite out of players in training anyway so complaining about games doesn't wash with me.
Galway team for Saturday's 2024 Championship opening game.
1. Connor Gleeson
2. Jonathan McGrath 3. Seán Fitzgerald 4. Jack Glynn
5. Dylan McHugh 6. John Daly 7. Liam Silke
8. Paul Conroy 9. Seán Kelly
10. Johnny Heaney 11. Cathal Sweeney 12. Céin Darcy
13. Robert Finnerty 14. Cillian Ó Curraoin 15. Liam Ó Conghaile
Subs
16. Conor Flaherty 17. Kieran Molloy 18. Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin 19. Daniel O'Flaherty 20. Eoghan Kelly 21. Ciarán Brady
22. Niall Daly 23. Patrick Egan 24. Jack McCabe 25. Rory Cunningham 26. Tomo Culhane
Quote from: Blowitupref on April 05, 2024, 01:28:23 AMGalway team for Saturday's 2024 Championship opening game.
1. Connor Gleeson
2. Jonathan McGrath 3. Seán Fitzgerald 4. Jack Glynn
5. Dylan McHugh 6. John Daly 7. Liam Silke
8. Paul Conroy 9. Seán Kelly
10. Johnny Heaney 11. Cathal Sweeney 12. Céin Darcy
13. Robert Finnerty 14. Cillian Ó Curraoin 15. Liam Ó Conghaile
Subs
16. Conor Flaherty 17. Kieran Molloy 18. Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin 19. Daniel O'Flaherty 20. Eoghan Kelly 21. Ciarán Brady
22. Niall Daly 23. Patrick Egan 24. Jack McCabe 25. Rory Cunningham 26. Tomo Culhane
Whats the feeling on Shane Walsh in Galway.
Played first game or two of league and then got injured.
Has been on holiday since that and I see hes in Portugal this week too.
Definitely deserves a holiday considering all the football hes played.
But it seems as if he gets special treatment and that he seems more committed to Kilmacud than Galway.
But I may be totally wrong on that.
I'd imagine Galway are hoping to have everyone available for the AI series.
They have 2 handy Connacht games coming up and they'll probably take the Connacht Final as they find it.
Sligo v Leitrim could go either way but looks like Ros Andy is concentrating more on the u20s so shoild be a win for Sligo.
Quote from: Rossfan on April 05, 2024, 12:20:29 PMI'd imagine Galway are hoping to have everyone available for the AI series.
They have 2 handy Connacht games coming up and they'll probably take the Connacht Final as they find it.
Sligo v Leitrim could go either way but looks like Ros Andy is concentrating more on the u20s so shoild be a win for Sligo.
Getting top seed i'd imagine would be a big advantage though; be guaranteed to face one of Derry Kerry or Dublin if not.
Didnt do them much good last year mind.
I presume provincial finalists avoid each other in group stages?
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 10:45:19 AMWhats the feeling on Shane Walsh in Galway.
Played first game or two of league and then got injured.
Has been on holiday since that and I see hes in Portugal this week too.
Definitely deserves a holiday considering all the football hes played.
But it seems as if he gets special treatment and that he seems more committed to Kilmacud than Galway.
But I may be totally wrong on that.
Odd post. Got injured in round 1 of the NFL and will be back playing for Galway once he overcomes it.
Mayo taking no chances against New York with naming their strongest possible team. Diarmuid O'Connor and Joran Flynn out injured.
Colm Reape
Jack Coyne Rory Brickenden Sam Callinan
Paddy Durcan Stephen Coen Eoghan McLaughlin
David McBrien Matthew Ruane
Bob Tuohy Fergal Boland Jack Carney
Aidan O'Shea Tommy Conroy Ryan O'Donoghue
Subs Rob Hennelly,Aaron McDonnell,Cillian O'Connor,Conor Hunt,Conor McStay,Darren McHale,Enda Hession,Fenton Kelly,Michael Plunkett,Padraig O'Hora,Paul Towey
Sligo team and subs to face Leitrim on Sunday
1. Aidan Devaney
2. Evan Lyons3. Eddie McGuinness 4. Paul McNamara
5. Peter Laffey 6. Nathan Mullen 7. Darragh Cummins
8. Sean Carrabine9. Canice Mulligan
10. Cian Lally11. Alan McLoughlin12. Eoghan Smith
13. Paul Kilcoyne 14. Niall Murphy 15. Lee Deignan
Subs Daniel Lyons,Brian Cox,Daire O'Boyle,Donal Conlon,Dylan Walsh,Keelan Cawley,Paddy O'Connor,David Quinn,Mickey Gordon,Mark Ward,Luke Casserly
Leitrim team
Nevin O'Donnell
Conor Reynolds Mark Diffley Aidan Flynn
Donal Wrynn Mark Plunkett Adam Reynolds
Jack Gilheany Pearce Dolan
Tom Prior Ryan O'Rourke Paul Keaney
Riordan O'Rourke Darragh Rooney Evan Sweeney
Subs Killian Gaffey,James Rooney,Kieran Clancy,Stephen McLoughlin,Jamie McCreal,Radek Oberwan,Jack Flynn,Shane Quinn,Conor Quinn
Quote from: Blowitupref on April 05, 2024, 03:15:45 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 10:45:19 AMWhats the feeling on Shane Walsh in Galway.
Played first game or two of league and then got injured.
Has been on holiday since that and I see hes in Portugal this week too.
Definitely deserves a holiday considering all the football hes played.
But it seems as if he gets special treatment and that he seems more committed to Kilmacud than Galway.
But I may be totally wrong on that.
Odd post. Got injured in round 1 of the NFL and will be back playing for Galway once he overcomes it.
My gut feeling there's more to it than that but could be wrong
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 05:05:17 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on April 05, 2024, 03:15:45 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 10:45:19 AMWhats the feeling on Shane Walsh in Galway.
Played first game or two of league and then got injured.
Has been on holiday since that and I see hes in Portugal this week too.
Definitely deserves a holiday considering all the football hes played.
But it seems as if he gets special treatment and that he seems more committed to Kilmacud than Galway.
But I may be totally wrong on that.
Odd post. Got injured in round 1 of the NFL and will be back playing for Galway once he overcomes it.
My gut feeling there's more to it than that but could be wrong
Yeah doesn't seem to be the most dedicated sort of boy. Don't know whether to describe him as flaky or if thats a bit harsh.
Quote from: Armagh18 on April 05, 2024, 05:19:36 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 05:05:17 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on April 05, 2024, 03:15:45 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 10:45:19 AMWhats the feeling on Shane Walsh in Galway.
Played first game or two of league and then got injured.
Has been on holiday since that and I see hes in Portugal this week too.
Definitely deserves a holiday considering all the football hes played.
But it seems as if he gets special treatment and that he seems more committed to Kilmacud than Galway.
But I may be totally wrong on that.
Odd post. Got injured in round 1 of the NFL and will be back playing for Galway once he overcomes it.
My gut feeling there's more to it than that but could be wrong
Yeah doesn't seem to be the most dedicated sort of boy. Don't know whether to describe him as flaky or if thats a bit harsh.
After over a decade of service I think it's clear there is nothing wrong with Shane Walsh commitment to Galway senior footballers. Best not to engage with that wum.
New York team only survivors from last years starting team in that win against Leitrim are Jamie Boyle,Robert Wharton,Shane Brosnan.
Joseph Grace;
Shane Bolger, Jamie Boyle, Tadhg O'Riordan;
Shane Brosnan, Cian O'Dea, Robert Wharton;
James Walsh, Emmet O'Connghaile;
Tiernan Mathers, Frank O'Reilly, Pierce Lillis;
Sean Reilly, Michael Argue, Killian Butler.
Subs: Ryan Corrigan, Michael Boyle, Israel Ilunga, Caolain Mathers, Peter Fox, Adam Loughlin Stones, Liam Kearney, Jordan Ajani, Niall McCarthy, Michael Brosnan, Jack Reilly
London much changed from last years final championship game against Laois with just seven same starters named.
Michael Lynch;
Daire Rooney, Matt Moynihan, Fiontan Eastwood;
Oran Kerr, Eoin Walsh, Tighe Barry;
Liam Gallagher, Stephen Dornan;
DJ O'Flaherty, Daniel Clarke, Ciaran Diver;
Joshua Obahor, Shay Rafter, Nathan McElwaine.
Subs: Andrew Walsh, Caolan Mulgrew, Gareth McDowell, Luke Kelly, Michael Carroll, Michael Miller, Patrick Dolan, Ruairi Rafferty, Ryan Tohill, Sean McMonagle, Sean Tucker
Quote from: Armagh18 on April 05, 2024, 05:19:36 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 05:05:17 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on April 05, 2024, 03:15:45 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 10:45:19 AMWhats the feeling on Shane Walsh in Galway.
Played first game or two of league and then got injured.
Has been on holiday since that and I see hes in Portugal this week too.
Definitely deserves a holiday considering all the football hes played.
But it seems as if he gets special treatment and that he seems more committed to Kilmacud than Galway.
But I may be totally wrong on that.
Odd post. Got injured in round 1 of the NFL and will be back playing for Galway once he overcomes it.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on April 05, 2024, 05:39:09 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on April 05, 2024, 05:19:36 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 05:05:17 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on April 05, 2024, 03:15:45 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 10:45:19 AMWhats the feeling on Shane Walsh in Galway.
Played first game or two of league and then got injured.
Has been on holiday since that and I see hes in Portugal this week too.
Definitely deserves a holiday considering all the football hes played.
But it seems as if he gets special treatment and that he seems more committed to Kilmacud than Galway.
But I may be totally wrong on that.
Odd post. Got injured in round 1 of the NFL and will be back playing for Galway once he overcomes it.
My gut feeling there's more to it than that but could be wrong
Yeah doesn't seem to be the most dedicated sort of boy. Don't know whether to describe him as flaky or if thats a bit harsh.
After over a decade of service I think it's clear there is nothing wrong with Shane Walsh commitment to Galway senior footballers. Best not to engage with that wum.
My gut feeling there's more to it than that but could be wrong
Yeah doesn't seem to be the most dedicated sort of boy. Don't know whether to describe him as flaky or if thats a bit harsh.
You are getting very defensive I just asked the question.
We'll see in few months time hopefully I'm wrong.
Galway panel picture today in Ruislip which includes injured players such as Shane Walsh which should end any more odd and pure speculation posts
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GKfEo2CWIAACuJm?format=jpg&name=large)
Quote from: Blowitupref on April 06, 2024, 03:05:35 PMGalway panel picture today in Ruislip which includes injured players such as Shane Walsh which should end any more odd and pure speculation posts
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GKfEo2CWIAACuJm?format=jpg&name=large)
I wouldn't turn down a trip to London either haha.
Great to see him there though.
Half time in a sunny but windy Ruislip, Galway 1-15 London 0-3. Cathal Sweeney goal on 30 minutes to give Galway a 11 point lead and game as a contest as good as over.
Quote from: Blowitupref on April 06, 2024, 03:37:59 PMHalf time in a sunny but windy Ruislip, Galway 1-15 London 0-3. Cathal Sweeney goal on 30 minutes to give Galway a 11 point lead and game as a contest as good as over.
Galways shooting has been very good
Galway really putting London to the sword this afternoon. 4 goals in this 2nd half to currently lead 5-18 to 0-4
FT London 0-9 Galway 5-21.
Quote from: Armagh18 on April 05, 2024, 05:19:36 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 05:05:17 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on April 05, 2024, 03:15:45 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on April 05, 2024, 10:45:19 AMWhats the feeling on Shane Walsh in Galway.
Played first game or two of league and then got injured.
Has been on holiday since that and I see hes in Portugal this week too.
Definitely deserves a holiday considering all the football hes played.
But it seems as if he gets special treatment and that he seems more committed to Kilmacud than Galway.
But I may be totally wrong on that.
Odd post. Got injured in round 1 of the NFL and will be back playing for Galway once he overcomes it.
My gut feeling there's more to it than that but could be wrong
Yeah doesn't seem to be the most dedicated sort of boy. Don't know whether to describe him as flaky or if thats a bit harsh.
He's virtually been every present in the panel since the age of 19. Absolutely lives and breathes football, doesn't drink, rarely injured until this year.
It's incredible that if a lad throws a few dummy solos regularly, trys to kick spinners and has a tight haircut people assume he's flaky and probably soft. I've seen first hand the abuse Walsh has taken basically every day he's gone out in his career (at intermediate level in Galway it was as bad as it gets) and yet hes still there year after year
Add John Maher, Tomo Culhane and possibly Heaney to the ever growing injury list. I've never seen anything like it in the GAA. Records aren't kept on this sort of stuff but it must be record breaking in nature
London for Sam
https://westernpeople.ie/sport/gaa/letter-from-america-anyone-buying-or-selling-tickets_arid-13614.html (https://westernpeople.ie/sport/gaa/letter-from-america-anyone-buying-or-selling-tickets_arid-13614.html)
Bit of a farcical situation. Imagine travelling the New York to be turned away at the gate.
Quote from: RedHand88 on April 07, 2024, 07:29:24 AMhttps://westernpeople.ie/sport/gaa/letter-from-america-anyone-buying-or-selling-tickets_arid-13614.html (https://westernpeople.ie/sport/gaa/letter-from-america-anyone-buying-or-selling-tickets_arid-13614.html)
Bit of a farcical situation. Imagine travelling the New York to be turned away at the gate.
Connacht Gaa saying tickets will be available to purchase at the gate. I thought those days was over? sure for every other game they organise be it senior or underage you must have a ticket already purhased.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on April 07, 2024, 02:18:48 PMQuote from: RedHand88 on April 07, 2024, 07:29:24 AMhttps://westernpeople.ie/sport/gaa/letter-from-america-anyone-buying-or-selling-tickets_arid-13614.html (https://westernpeople.ie/sport/gaa/letter-from-america-anyone-buying-or-selling-tickets_arid-13614.html)
Bit of a farcical situation. Imagine travelling the New York to be turned away at the gate.
Connacht Gaa saying tickets will be available to purchase at the gate. I thought those days was over? sure for every other game they organise be it senior or underage you must have a ticket already purhased.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on April 07, 2024, 02:18:48 PMQuote from: RedHand88 on April 07, 2024, 07:29:24 AMhttps://westernpeople.ie/sport/gaa/letter-from-america-anyone-buying-or-selling-tickets_arid-13614.html (https://westernpeople.ie/sport/gaa/letter-from-america-anyone-buying-or-selling-tickets_arid-13614.html)
Bit of a farcical situation. Imagine travelling the New York to be turned away at the gate.
Connacht Gaa saying tickets will be available to purchase at the gate. I thought those days was over? sure for every other game they organise be it senior or underage you must have a ticket already purhased.
Isn't that great to see
Half time Leitrim 0-1 Sligo 0-9. Leitrim have the aid of the strong wind 2nd half. Result Leitrim 0-6 Sligo 0-15.
Looks to be a good crowd in New York, Ryan O'Donoghue goal for Mayo. 1-5 to 0-2 after 22 mins.
Mayo leading in the Bronx 1-11 to 0-2 at half time. 1-9 for Ryan O'Donoghue. Are they to do the same as Galway yesterday and go for goals 2nd half?
The big difference I can see at this level is kickouts. New York are ok when they get the ball but they can barely get their hands on it as they can't press Mayo and can't retain their own kickout.
Goal for New York has got the biggest cheer of the match so far. Latest New York 1-3 Mayo 1-15
Second goal for New York 2-3 to 1-17 that latest. Mayo from the next attack score a goal from penalty 2-3 to 2-17
A very good goal there for New York. Penalty to Mayo.
Result New York 2-6 Mayo 2-21.
The semi finals in two weeks.
Roscommon v Mayo
Sligo v Galway.
Connacht Championship very poor. 2 strong teams. 3 very poor teams and Roscommon just slightly below Galway/Mayo.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on April 07, 2024, 10:54:25 PMConnacht Championship very poor. 2 strong teams. 3 very poor teams and Roscommon just slightly below Galway/Mayo.
Mayo stand out team in Connacht by miles. Only team in last 20 years to perform consistently in Croke Park in championship which Galway and Roscommon haven't done. Galway even with full team rarely deliver in knockout games.
Quote from: Gael85 on April 07, 2024, 11:01:54 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on April 07, 2024, 10:54:25 PMConnacht Championship very poor. 2 strong teams. 3 very poor teams and Roscommon just slightly below Galway/Mayo.
Mayo stand out team in Connacht by miles. Only team in last 20 years to perform consistently in Croke Park in championship which Galway and Roscommon haven't done. Galway even with full team rarely deliver in knockout games.
They were in the All Ireland final with a full team less than 2 years ago. Sadly have not had close to a full team since.
With the injuries for Galway and Roscommon it's hard to see either toppling Mayo in Connacht this year and Roscommon,Galway under current circumstances will likely see All Ireland quarter final appearance as a good championship. Mayo on the other hand had Quarter final exits the last two years and heavy defeats at that. This summer should see an improvement with a possible semi final appearance and competitive in that game.
Sligo's development in the years ahead will be worth keeping an eye on. A lot of good young players coming through with a winning mentality.
Quote from: Gael85 on April 07, 2024, 11:01:54 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on April 07, 2024, 10:54:25 PMConnacht Championship very poor. 2 strong teams. 3 very poor teams and Roscommon just slightly below Galway/Mayo.
Mayo stand out team in Connacht by miles. Only team in last 20 years to perform consistently in Croke Park in championship which Galway and Roscommon haven't done. Galway even with full team rarely deliver in knockout games.
Not to make excuses (although I will), Ros, Sligo and Leitrim are 26, 27 and 32 in population ranking. All 3 rank in Top 5 counties with the oldest demographics, per CSO. (I double checked those stats in case Ed Ricketts reads this thread). It's a wonderful thing that we put it up to the top teams every now and then. I'm hopeful of a shock or two in Connacht.
Quote from: weareros on April 08, 2024, 10:37:16 PMQuote from: Gael85 on April 07, 2024, 11:01:54 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on April 07, 2024, 10:54:25 PMConnacht Championship very poor. 2 strong teams. 3 very poor teams and Roscommon just slightly below Galway/Mayo.
Mayo stand out team in Connacht by miles. Only team in last 20 years to perform consistently in Croke Park in championship which Galway and Roscommon haven't done. Galway even with full team rarely deliver in knockout games.
Not to make excuses (although I will), Ros, Sligo and Leitrim are 26, 27 and 32 in population ranking. All 3 rank in Top 5 counties with the oldest demographics, per CSO. (I double checked those stats in case Ed Ricketts reads this thread). It's a wonderful thing that we put it up to the top teams every now and then. I'm hopeful of a shock or two in Connacht.
Well, actually...
:P
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on April 07, 2024, 09:10:50 PMA very good goal there for New York. Penalty to Mayo.
I assume you are talking about NY first goal,
second goal was inept defending(understatement),
I know S Coen tries hard, but sorry that type of defending ain,t cutting it.
Simply not inter county standard defending
Venues and throw in times confirmed for the semi finals.
Saturday 20th Sligo v Galway in Markievicz Park 3:30pm
Sunday 21st Roscommon v Mayo in Dr Hyde Park 4pm
Two of the four semi finalists have named their teams.
Roscommon. Ben O'Carroll,Keith Doyle who missed the majority of the league return and named among the subs.
Conor Carroll
David Murray Brian Stack Niall Higgins
Niall Daly Ruaidhri Fallon Eoin McCormack
Enda Smith Tadhg O'Rourke
Dylan Ruane Ultan Harney Ronan Daly
Donie Smith Daire Cregg Diarmuid Murtagh
Subs - Colm Lavin,Patrick Gavin,Shane Cunnane,Robbie Dolan,Ben O'Carroll,Cian Connolly,Andrew Glennon,Keith Doyle,Conor Cox,James Fitzpatrick,Ciaran Lennon
Galway team the main talking point is Shane Walsh back and named to start and Comer named on the bench.
Connor Gleeson
Johnny McGrath,Sean Fitzgerald,Jack Glynn
Dylan McHugh,John Daly,Liam Silke
Paul Conroy,Sean Kelly
Johnny Heaney,Shane Walsh,Cein Darcy
Jack McCabe,Rob Finnerty,Liam O'Conghaile
Subs Conor Flaherty,Sean Mulkerrin,Eoghan Kelly.Kieran Molloy,Daniel O'Flaherty,Diarmuid Kilcommins,Niall Daly,Patrick Egan,Cillian O'Curraoin,Damien Comer,Rory Cunnigham
Get Comer starting and that Galway team will give anyone a game!
Other two teams named.
Sligo:
Aidan Devaney
Eddie Lyons, Eddie McGuinness, Paul McNamara; Peter Laffey, Nathan Mullen, Darragh Cummins; Seán Carrabine, Canice Mulligan; Cian Lally, Alan McLoughlin, Eoghan Smith; Paul Kilcoyne, Niall Murphy, Lee Deignan.
Subs: Daniel Lyons, Brian Cox, Daire O'Boyle, Donal Conlon, Dylan Walsh, Keelan Cawley, Patrick O'Connor, Brian Callaghan, Mikey Gordon, Mark Walsh, Luke Casserly.
Mayo
Colm Reape
Jack Coyne, Rory Brickenden, Sam Callinan
Paddy Durcan, David McBrien, Enda Hession
Stephen Coen, Mattie Ruane
Bob Tuohy, Fergal Boland, Jack Carney
Aidan O'Shea, Tommy Conroy, Ryan O'Donoghue.
Subs: Rob Hennelly, James Carr, Jordan Flynn, Conor Hunt, Conor Loftus, Darren McHale, Donnacha McHugh, Pádraig O'Hora, Michael Plunkett, Kevin Quinn, Paul Towey
Sligo giving a good account of themselves and leading Galway at half time 0-9 to 0-6.
Comer off the bench has scored two points. Sligo still leading 0-12 to 0-10 after 50 minutes.
67 minutes played Sligo 0-14 Galway 0-11
Quote from: Blowitupref on April 20, 2024, 04:40:36 PMComer off the bench has scored two points. Sligo still leading 0-12 to 0-10 after 50 minutes.
67 minutes played Sligo 0-14 Galway 0-11
Provincials not dead yet!
Quote from: Armagh18 on April 20, 2024, 04:58:39 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on April 20, 2024, 04:40:36 PMComer off the bench has scored two points. Sligo still leading 0-12 to 0-10 after 50 minutes.
67 minutes played Sligo 0-14 Galway 0-11
Provincials not dead yet!
Has been some effort by Sligo. Into added time they lead by one 0-14 to 0-13. Four minutes added.
Some turn around from their last game!
Ah ffs
Galway goal in added time wins it. Get out of jail card used and defeat so hard on the effort Sligo put in. FT Sligo 0-14 Galway 1-13.
One bad mistake punished. Real shame for Sligo who were the better team by all accounts
Hard to describe how poor we were today.
It was daylight robbery.
Missing three great goal chances in the first ten minutes didn't help but Sligo would have been full value for a win today.
Comer was the difference as usual for us.
He's the main man. Walsh might just be the most naturally talented player in the country but he just doesn't deliver on a consistent basis.
For every decent game he has he has another 4 shite ones. He's infuriating.
Pj doesn't get a pass here either.
O Conghaile has been poor in the league and was dire in London, while McCabe has barely played at all for the seniors yet both started today.
Absolutely not on merit.
If we plau like we did today we'll lose the Connacht final by double digits.
"Get out of jail card" and daylight robbery that I keep seeing being mentioned everywhere suggests luck on Galway's side, not really having that. An absolutely dire performance yes. A great performance by Sligo, absolutely. Their conversion rate was superb
But everything seemed to go against Galway, from the point awarded to Sligo that was 4 foot wide, to some of the first half ref decisions and the 5 missed goal chances obviously. If even one of those chances goes in it's a very different game. Not that it means it's in anyway acceptable to be going into injury time a point behind a D3 side but it does explain a bit of how they got there
Agree with the above on O'Conghaile and McCabe. Like I get they're young but still it's completely inexcusable from management. O'Conghaile hasn't done a single positive thing since R1 of the league and McCabe couldn't even make the u20 side last year. Cunningham and o'Currain have done significantly more than either. You could play O'Flaherty in the forwards either who's in excellent form
Quote from: Manning18 on April 20, 2024, 06:39:32 PM"Get out of jail card" and daylight robbery that I keep seeing being mentioned everywhere suggests luck on Galway's side, not really having that. An absolutely dire performance yes. A great performance by Sligo, absolutely. Their conversion rate was superb
But everything seemed to go against Galway, from the point awarded to Sligo that was 4 foot wide, to some of the first half ref decisions and the 5 missed goal chances obviously. If even one of those chances goes in it's a very different game. Not that it means it's in anyway acceptable to be going into injury time a point behind a D3 side but it does explain a bit of how they got there
Agree with the above on O'Conghaile and McCabe. Like I get they're young but still it's completely inexcusable from management. O'Conghaile hasn't done a single positive thing since R1 of the league and McCabe couldn't even make the u20 side last year. Cunningham and o'Currain have done significantly more than either. You could play O'Flaherty in the forwards either who's in excellent form
Conroy very poor today also, gave away at least 3 passes resulting in a couple of Sligo scores. John Daly could be in major danger of being dropped. Very skillful on the ball and good at picking passes going forwards, but now very incapable of holding the HB line and keeping attacking lines on the outside. HB line in general too porous (as usual) today. This is the first and biggest problem to be addressed.
Pádraic Joyce
QuoteIt definitely was relief, We were playing second fiddle the whole game but we stuck at it and we eventually got the break at the end. Disappointing for Sligo, probably would be kicking themselves for not seeing the game out they were the better team by far all day, they were in control of the game for a lot of the time so yeah we are very relived to be out of here and into a Connacht final in two weeks.
What I just can't get my head around re this Galway team are the things that we have been poor at/areas we have been weak in for a long time now seem to not even have been worked on.
Kickouts firstly. The "plan" if you can call it that goes like this...
If the opposition don't have a full press and leave one of our full back line free - Gleeson will tap it to them. If the opposition don't leave said corner back free he literally boots it as far down the field as possible and hopes for the best.
I was watching it very closely today and there was absolutely no deviation from this for the whole game.
Nothing innovative that you would see from other teams who seem able to manufacture space to retain their own kick outs.
And the length of time he takes to actually get the ball on the tee and get the kick away is junior C stuff.
Secondly - the speed of our transition from defence to attack off turnover ball is ridiculously slow.
We slow it down, go backwards and sideways etc. instead of getting bodies bombing forward at pace to take advantage of a disorganised defence. Instead we give them all the time in the world to get organised and start our slow ponderous build up play again.
It's shocking that we're still struggling in these areas of our game.
Sounds like Ros......
Quote from: galwayman on April 20, 2024, 11:56:47 PMWhat I just can't get my head around re this Galway team are the things that we have been poor at/areas we have been weak in for a long time now seem to not even have been worked on.
Kickouts firstly. The "plan" if you can call it that goes like this...
If the opposition don't have a full press and leave one of our full back line free - Gleeson will tap it to them. If the opposition don't leave said corner back free he literally boots it as far down the field as possible and hopes for the best.
I was watching it very closely today and there was absolutely no deviation from this for the whole game.
Nothing innovative that you would see from other teams who seem able to manufacture space to retain their own kick outs.
And the length of time he takes to actually get the ball on the tee and get the kick away is junior C stuff.
Secondly - the speed of our transition from defence to attack off turnover ball is ridiculously slow.
We slow it down, go backwards and sideways etc. instead of getting bodies bombing forward at pace to take advantage of a disorganised defence. Instead we give them all the time in the world to get organised and start our slow ponderous build up play again.
It's shocking that we're still struggling in these areas of our game.
The fact that these two issues have been ongoing through Joyce's time in charge is a damming indictment.
Quote from: mouview on April 20, 2024, 09:55:46 PMQuote from: Manning18 on April 20, 2024, 06:39:32 PM"Get out of jail card" and daylight robbery that I keep seeing being mentioned everywhere suggests luck on Galway's side, not really having that. An absolutely dire performance yes. A great performance by Sligo, absolutely. Their conversion rate was superb
But everything seemed to go against Galway, from the point awarded to Sligo that was 4 foot wide, to some of the first half ref decisions and the 5 missed goal chances obviously. If even one of those chances goes in it's a very different game. Not that it means it's in anyway acceptable to be going into injury time a point behind a D3 side but it does explain a bit of how they got there
Agree with the above on O'Conghaile and McCabe. Like I get they're young but still it's completely inexcusable from management. O'Conghaile hasn't done a single positive thing since R1 of the league and McCabe couldn't even make the u20 side last year. Cunningham and o'Currain have done significantly more than either. You could play O'Flaherty in the forwards either who's in excellent form
Conroy very poor today also, gave away at least 3 passes resulting in a couple of Sligo scores. John Daly could be in major danger of being dropped. Very skillful on the ball and good at picking passes going forwards, but now very incapable of holding the HB line and keeping attacking lines on the outside. HB line in general too porous (as usual) today. This is the first and biggest problem to be addressed.
Conroy made so many silly kick passes into the corner straight to Sligo, it was ridiculous. John Daly has always been one of the first names on the team sheet but he's had a couple of stinkers now, Sean Fitz also isn't able for the fast ground. I think we need Sean Kelly back at no 3. Rob Finnerty in fairness to him stood up yesterday, apart from that the rest weren't at the races. I think we need Molloy back in the team from the start too, he brings energy around the middle that we don't seem to have at the minute.
That should be black card for Jack Coyne.
Surely referees are wise to Ryan O'Donoghue diving.
Mayo tackling is top notch. Roscommon bringing a lot of ball into contact.
Ros can actually play a bit of football when they have to. Who'd a thunk it?
Mayo leading 1-6 to 0-8 but IMO Roscommon was the better team in that half.
Quote from: Gael85 on April 21, 2024, 04:21:22 PMSurely referees are wise to Ryan O'Donoghue diving.
When you're a Marquee Forward you have to look for protection from the Referee.
Big score from Conroy. There more in him. I know still recovering from a bad injury.
Quote from: From the Bunker on April 21, 2024, 04:47:47 PMQuote from: Gael85 on April 21, 2024, 04:21:22 PMSurely referees are wise to Ryan O'Donoghue diving.
When you're a Marquee Forward you have to look for protection from the Referee.
Was a fair tackle from Donie Smith.
Quote from: From the Bunker on April 21, 2024, 04:47:47 PMQuote from: Gael85 on April 21, 2024, 04:21:22 PMSurely referees are wise to Ryan O'Donoghue diving.
When you're a Marquee Forward you have to look for protection from the Referee.
Whats that got to do with O'Donoghue? ;)
Mayo defence excellent. Roscommon not offering any goal threat.
Roscommon have gone flat. Mayo's purple patch has killed the game.
Quote from: Gael85 on April 21, 2024, 05:08:10 PMMayo defence excellent. Roscommon not offering any goal threat.
Roscommon had at least three or four goal chances today and wasted them all, needed at least one to have brought that game to the wire.
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Quote from: Blowitupref on April 21, 2024, 07:37:48 PMQuote from: Gael85 on April 21, 2024, 05:08:10 PMMayo defence excellent. Roscommon not offering any goal threat.
Roscommon had at least three or four goal chances today and wasted them all, needed at least one to have brought that game to the wire.
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Quote from: Blowitupref on April 21, 2024, 07:37:48 PMQuote from: Gael85 on April 21, 2024, 05:08:10 PMMayo defence excellent. Roscommon not offering any goal threat.
Roscommon had at least three or four goal chances today and wasted them all, needed at least one to have brought that game to the wire.
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The chances were after I posted. Enda
Smith had a bad miss after a good catch.
They closed out Diarmuid Murtagh excellently in second half too.
McStays inside knowledge of Roscommon meant that he would know a plethora of their weak spots. Nobody knows the weakness of a team better than the teams own manager. And it's not so long since McStay was in the Rossie dressingroom.
The ambush of last year was not going to happen this time. Mayo did the minimum to stay in Division One. This date would have been larger on the horizon this year.
Both Galway and Mayo now meet to see who will be Number One Seeds under the guise of a Connacht title. Both have a lot of work to do. Galway are in bonus territory, as they won't be as bad as they were on Saturday and nobody will be talking them up. They will be able to drift into the final with little or no fanfare.
After the weekend displays, other counties that are not provincial champions will be hoping to end up in the Connacht champions group.
Deserved win for Mayo less wasteful team and made the least amount of mistakes. Will likely beat Galway in the final but will have to improve a lot to top group in the All Ireland series, not finishing 1st will mean another exit before the semi final stage IMO. With Buckley, Rochford on the management team improvement is very possible.
For all the media talk about Davy Burke it looks like a lot of their good work last year was more to do with now departed coaches Mark McHugh and Gerry McGowan. Would they have been as wasteful if McKeon, Ciarian Murtagh was available and Ben O'Carroll more up to speed? Losing two important players Harney, Murray to injuries today won't help matters and another last 16 exit looks likely.
I like Davy Burke. It's a tough grind being a Manager of Roscommon. They mix it with the big boys regularly and are expected from that consistency to move to the next level. This next level is not easy achieve. Teams pop in and pop out of the next level regularly.
On the Sunday Game, there was a poor attendance at Sligo v Galway. The time wasn't ideal, but it shows that neither county is interested.
Quote from: armaghniac on April 21, 2024, 11:10:48 PMOn the Sunday Game, there was a poor attendance at Sligo v Galway. The time wasn't ideal, but it shows that neither county is interested.
Galway don't have the best of support, might bring out more for the final but will be well outnumbered in support for the home final in two weeks. Sligo support highlights the lack hope they had for that match. Maybe with more performances like that one will bring out more support. Strong at underage with lot of good players to bring through yet.
Quote from: armaghniac on April 21, 2024, 11:10:48 PMOn the Sunday Game, there was a poor attendance at Sligo v Galway. The time wasn't ideal, but it shows that neither county is interested.
Nearly 5k I think, and most of that was on the terrace where the footage comes from. Charging €30 for stand tickets doesn't help especially in a stand where the view from lower seats is far from ideal. Besides it's a very long time since Galway brought a decent crowd to Sligo for a game.
On the game, wasn't expecting that good of a performance from Sligo, gave them a proper game and were well worth the position they were in the closing minutes, one unforced error was all it took to lose it but we were flagging a bit before that, and had it gone to ET we were most likely sitting ducks. Certain flaws still exist and the difference in what the teams brought in off the bench is telling but there's a lot to be positive about for the Tailteann.
Quote from: Blowitupref on April 21, 2024, 11:41:58 PMQuote from: armaghniac on April 21, 2024, 11:10:48 PMOn the Sunday Game, there was a poor attendance at Sligo v Galway. The time wasn't ideal, but it shows that neither county is interested.
Galway don't have the best of support, might bring out more for the final but will be well outnumbered in support for the home final in two weeks. Sligo support highlights the lack hope they had for that match. Maybe with more performances like that one will bring out more support. Strong at underage with lot of good players to bring through yet.
Not sure Galway will be well outnumbered at home in 2 weeks tbh, certainly wasn't the case for the qualifier game last year.
Mayo's support seems to be tapering off in recent times. Approx 7k or so Mayo fans at a short distance championship game there today in perfect weather doesn't seem excessive. Thought the Mayo crowds at the last two quarter final weekends in Croker were paltry also, absolutely dwarfed by Armagh fans on both occasions those weekends. The self annoionted "best fans in Ireland" title certainly has to be put back on the shelf for the foreseeable, cringe-fest's in times square or not
Outside of occasionally Armagh and Dublin, no football teams fans can really hold a candle to Munster hurling teams at the moment
Quote from: Manning18 on January 01, 1970, 05:45:37 AMOutside of occasionally Armagh and Dublin, no football teams fans can really hold a candle to Munster hurling teams at the moment
Not really fair comparing with the completely different setup in hurling.
The football provincials are not much more than a warm-up before the serious business starts with the group stages.
The Munster hurling round-robin has real jeopardy with every single game being critical given 40% of the teams taking part will be finished for the summer in a few weeks (and possibly even sooner depending on how results go).
Quote from: Blowitupref on April 21, 2024, 07:37:48 PMQuote from: Gael85 on April 21, 2024, 05:08:10 PMMayo defence excellent. Roscommon not offering any goal threat.
Roscommon had at least three or four goal chances today and wasted them all, needed at least one to have brought that game to the wire.
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Mayo lost a fair few PUCK OUTs I see...Christ that is just sloppy.
Quote from: twohands!!! on April 22, 2024, 10:34:47 AMQuote from: Manning18 on January 01, 1970, 05:45:37 AMOutside of occasionally Armagh and Dublin, no football teams fans can really hold a candle to Munster hurling teams at the moment
Not really fair comparing with the completely different setup in hurling.
The football provincials are not much more than a warm-up before the serious business starts with the group stages.
The Munster hurling round-robin has real jeopardy with every single game being critical given 40% of the teams taking part will be finished for the summer in a few weeks (and possibly even sooner depending on how results go).
This is definitely how fans view the provincials but the reality is you're probably facing a slow death if you don't win the province. The benefits of winning a province are massive - avoid Kerry, Dublin and Ulster champs in the groups, 2 in 3 chance of getting Clare and louth/Kildare as the seed 2. presuming you use this leg up to win the group you probably again avoid Dublin and Kerry and Ulster champs in quarter finals.
We looked like a tired jaded team yesterday.
Can't see major improvements in the next 4 weeks as we didn't see any in the last 4.
Davy will you pleeeaaasssse stop forcing Diarmuid to go back defending. Let him and Ben stay up front and be sharp and ready when ball comes up to them.
4 other forward no jerseys, 2 midfielders and a half back line should be enough back to keep the score down.
Quote from: twohands!!! on April 22, 2024, 10:34:47 AMQuote from: Manning18 on January 01, 1970, 05:45:37 AMOutside of occasionally Armagh and Dublin, no football teams fans can really hold a candle to Munster hurling teams at the moment
Not really fair comparing with the completely different setup in hurling.
The football provincials are not much more than a warm-up before the serious business starts with the group stages.
The Munster hurling round-robin has real jeopardy with every single game being critical given 40% of the teams taking part will be finished for the summer in a few weeks (and possibly even sooner depending on how results go).
But football fans aren't going to any games in those numbers is the point. If you took Armagh fan out of the All Ireland quarter final double header on the Saturday last year there'd have been less than 15k there. Similar for the Sunday double header if you took Dublin fans out. Those are exceptionally big games and nobody outside of an Armagh bandwagon will travel for them anymore
Hurling fans, especially in Munster, will travel for games currently tbf. Clare who are a small county have brought 35k+ to their last two semis. Limerick and Cork (hurling only) have huge support constantly
Quote from: Manning18 on April 22, 2024, 02:23:12 PMQuote from: twohands!!! on April 22, 2024, 10:34:47 AMQuote from: Manning18 on January 01, 1970, 05:45:37 AMOutside of occasionally Armagh and Dublin, no football teams fans can really hold a candle to Munster hurling teams at the moment
Not really fair comparing with the completely different setup in hurling.
The football provincials are not much more than a warm-up before the serious business starts with the group stages.
The Munster hurling round-robin has real jeopardy with every single game being critical given 40% of the teams taking part will be finished for the summer in a few weeks (and possibly even sooner depending on how results go).
But football fans aren't going to any games in those numbers is the point. If you took Armagh fan out of the All Ireland quarter final double header on the Saturday last year there'd have been less than 15k there. Similar for the Sunday double header if you took Dublin fans out. Those are exceptionally big games and nobody outside of an Armagh bandwagon will travel for them anymore
Hurling fans, especially in Munster, will travel for games currently tbf. Clare who are a small county have brought 35k+ to their last two semis. Limerick and Cork (hurling only) have huge support constantly
Cost/amount of games have to be putting people off. The 2 Ulster games and the Limerick/Clare hurling match were all brilliant watches at the weekend, but theres a semi final and final for Tyrone/Donegal coming soon, plus 3 group games to come. The product is great but isn't helped by wankers running it down in the media and by the price of tickets.
Mayo was loved by many neutrals for the way their played and made a lot of their games well worth watching. Am I alone in thinking Mayo right now are a bit boring and the upcoming Connacht final will be a real arm wrestling contest and not a game for the purists.
Quote from: Armagh18 on April 22, 2024, 02:27:26 PMQuote from: Manning18 on April 22, 2024, 02:23:12 PMQuote from: twohands!!! on April 22, 2024, 10:34:47 AMQuote from: Manning18 on January 01, 1970, 05:45:37 AMOutside of occasionally Armagh and Dublin, no football teams fans can really hold a candle to Munster hurling teams at the moment
Not really fair comparing with the completely different setup in hurling.
The football provincials are not much more than a warm-up before the serious business starts with the group stages.
The Munster hurling round-robin has real jeopardy with every single game being critical given 40% of the teams taking part will be finished for the summer in a few weeks (and possibly even sooner depending on how results go).
But football fans aren't going to any games in those numbers is the point. If you took Armagh fan out of the All Ireland quarter final double header on the Saturday last year there'd have been less than 15k there. Similar for the Sunday double header if you took Dublin fans out. Those are exceptionally big games and nobody outside of an Armagh bandwagon will travel for them anymore
Hurling fans, especially in Munster, will travel for games currently tbf. Clare who are a small county have brought 35k+ to their last two semis. Limerick and Cork (hurling only) have huge support constantly
Cost/amount of games have to be putting people off. The 2 Ulster games and the Limerick/Clare hurling match were all brilliant watches at the weekend, but theres a semi final and final for Tyrone/Donegal coming soon, plus 3 group games to come. The product is great but isn't helped by wankers running it down in the media and by the price of tickets.
Basically every game is on tv now too. That has to be a factor.
QuoteMayo was loved by many neutrals for the way their played and made a lot of their games well worth watching. Am I alone in thinking Mayo right now are a bit boring and the upcoming Connacht final will be a real arm wrestling contest and not a game for the purists.
Your alone, it will be the game of the championship.
Mayo are probably stronger based on the form.
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David Gough to referee Connacht final.
The two teams for Sunday's final.
Galway
Connor Gleeson
Johnny McGrath, Seán Fitzgerald, Jack Glynn
Dylan McHugh, John Daly, Liam Silke
Paul Conroy, Seán Kelly
Johnny Heaney, John Maher, Céin D'Arcy
Rob Finnerty, Damien Comer, Shane Walsh.
Subs: Conor Flaherty, Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin, Eoin Kelly, Daniel O'Flaherty, Jack McCabe, Cathal Sweeney, Kieran Molloy, Liam Ó Conghaile, Cillian Ó Curraoin, Matthew Tierney, Sam O'Neill.
Mayo
Colm Reape
Jack Coyne, Rory Brickenden, Sam Callinan
Paddy Durcan, David McBrien, Donnacha McHugh
Stephen Coen, Mattie Ruane
Jordan Flynn, Fergal Boland, Jack Carney
Aidan O'Shea, Tommy Conroy, Ryan O'Donoghue.
Subs: Rob Hennelly, Enda Hession, Conor Loftus, Darren McHale, Eoghan McLaughlin, Cillian O'Connor, Diarmuid O'Connor, Pádraig O'Hora, Kevin Quinn, Paul Towey, Bob Tuohy.
Hope ye all have a nice day at the seaside.
Mayo's bench seems much stronger than Galway's
No Shane Walsh for Galway. Should be a comfortable win for Mayo.
Quote from: Blowitupref on May 03, 2024, 03:40:48 PMThe two teams for Sunday's final.
Galway
Connor Gleeson
Johnny McGrath, Seán Fitzgerald, Jack Glynn
Dylan McHugh, John Daly, Liam Silke
Paul Conroy, Seán Kelly
Johnny Heaney, John Maher, Céin D'Arcy
Rob Finnerty, Damien Comer, Shane Walsh.
Subs: Conor Flaherty, Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin, Eoin Kelly, Daniel O'Flaherty, Jack McCabe, Cathal Sweeney, Kieran Molloy, Liam Ó Conghaile, Cillian Ó Curraoin, Matthew Tierney, Sam O'Neill.
Mayo
Colm Reape
Jack Coyne, Rory Brickenden, Sam Callinan
Paddy Durcan, David McBrien, Donnacha McHugh
Stephen Coen, Mattie Ruane
Jordan Flynn, Fergal Boland, Jack Carney
Aidan O'Shea, Tommy Conroy, Ryan O'Donoghue.
Subs: Rob Hennelly, Enda Hession, Conor Loftus, Darren McHale, Eoghan McLaughlin, Cillian O'Connor, Diarmuid O'Connor, Pádraig O'Hora, Kevin Quinn, Paul Towey, Bob Tuohy.
The changes to the above teams.
Maher and Shane Walsh not starting for Galway, McDaid after a long injury lay off now on the bench. Molloy,Sweeney come in. For Mayo one change McLaughlin in for Durcan.
Quote from: Blowitupref on May 05, 2024, 03:47:16 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on May 03, 2024, 03:40:48 PMThe two teams for Sunday's final.
Galway
Connor Gleeson
Johnny McGrath, Seán Fitzgerald, Jack Glynn
Dylan McHugh, John Daly, Liam Silke
Paul Conroy, Seán Kelly
Johnny Heaney, John Maher, Céin D'Arcy
Rob Finnerty, Damien Comer, Shane Walsh.
Subs: Conor Flaherty, Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin, Eoin Kelly, Daniel O'Flaherty, Jack McCabe, Cathal Sweeney, Kieran Molloy, Liam Ó Conghaile, Cillian Ó Curraoin, Matthew Tierney, Sam O'Neill.
Mayo
Colm Reape
Jack Coyne, Rory Brickenden, Sam Callinan
Paddy Durcan, David McBrien, Donnacha McHugh
Stephen Coen, Mattie Ruane
Jordan Flynn, Fergal Boland, Jack Carney
Aidan O'Shea, Tommy Conroy, Ryan O'Donoghue.
Subs: Rob Hennelly, Enda Hession, Conor Loftus, Darren McHale, Eoghan McLaughlin, Cillian O'Connor, Diarmuid O'Connor, Pádraig O'Hora, Kevin Quinn, Paul Towey, Bob Tuohy.
The changes to the above teams.
Maher and Shane Walsh not starting for Galway, McDaid after a long injury lay off now on the bench. Molloy,Sweeney come in. For Mayo one change McLaughlin in for Durcan.
Kelly centre forward, D'Arcy to midfield?
Double save on the Comer goal chance. After 14 mins Galway 0-1 Mayo 0-2
Comer will destroy any fullback with time and space like that.
Good game so far, Comer looks on fire but the ref should've played advantage as Galway had men over and could've been another goal chance.
Quote from: Armagh18 on May 05, 2024, 04:19:14 PMComer will destroy any fullback with time and space like that.
Leaving him one on one will have to change sooner than latter for Mayo.
Quote from: Armagh18 on May 05, 2024, 04:19:14 PMComer will destroy any fullback with time and space like that.
And as Fitzmaurine noted, Galway are leaving him up near the Mayo posts.
Quote from: Armagh18 on May 05, 2024, 04:19:14 PMComer will destroy any fullback with time and space like that.
Comer not the most clinical of finishers.
Two Galway shots in a row dropped short. Aside from Comer would any of their forwards make the Mayo team?
Our use of possession is absolutely chronic.
Comer can't win this on his own
Half time Galway 0-5 Mayo 0-7. Decent competitive 1st half of action.
Quote from: Gael85 on May 05, 2024, 04:31:50 PMTwo Galway shots in a row dropped short. Aside from Comer would any of their forwards make the Galway team?
Which team?
Mayo have loads of wides but are doing well at the back
The last 10 mins will be interesting
Galway hanging on by their finger-tips - will be delighted to be only down by 2 points at the half.
Mayo doing their trick of managing to make a game much closer than it should be.
Neither side making much of a case to be considered serious All-Ireland challengers based on that performance.
Quote from: Gael85 on May 05, 2024, 04:24:33 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on May 05, 2024, 04:19:14 PMComer will destroy any fullback with time and space like that.
Comer not the most clinical of finishers.
Yet he's still one of the dangerous forwards the games seen... Have you seen Galway's win / loss percentages with Comer playing / not playing?
I think Galway needed to be ahead at h/t. Alot to ask men to return and put in a huge 70+ mins in championship
Sean Kelly has very quiet. More suited to a defensive role facing the play.
What is given for a keeper blatantly charging out of the small rectangle ?
Is it a penalty? Genuinely asking
Two big goal chance wasted for Galway now could be looking back on those if they lose today. 0-7 each 41 minute.
45 minutes played Mayo back in front 0-9 to 0-8
Galway are creating chances . Mayo are up for it. It's a decent match.
Mayo have allowed Galway back into the game completely of their own doing. I don't think either of these sides are AI contenders on this viewing but it's competitive and a decent match.
Mayo exploiting Galway on the turnovers. 52 minutes played Mayo three points ahead.
Walsh has been anonymous since he came on.
A one point game 59 minutes played Galway 0-10 Mayo 0-11. Level game 0-11 each 61 mins.
Galway lead by one 62 mins.
Walsh on fire all of a sudden, still has a bit of class.
65 minutes played level again 0-13 each, will we get extra time?
Mayo lead by 1 point 68 minutes gone.
Referee doing Galway no favours today.
Quote from: yellowcard on May 05, 2024, 05:31:32 PMReferee doing Galway no favours today.
That decision was a game changer.
Gough is abysmal
David Gough loves been centre of attention.
John Maher very effective with his running at Mayo.
Sides are level with a minute of added time to play.
That's a bad call there, Mayo man was fouled twice. Gough made a bad mistake there.
Shocking last 10 minutes from Gough today.
Gleeson the match winner for Galway. FT Galway 0-16 Mayo 0-15
Quote from: Blowitupref on May 05, 2024, 05:38:43 PMGleeson the match winner for Galway. FT Galway 0-16 Mayo 0-15
Some might argue it was Gough was the match winner. Some strange decisions from him second half. Didn't think he had a great performance
Great finish, brilliant kick by Gleeson to win it
Lucky free but some kick from Gleeson to win it, Mayo will be kicking themselves.
Quote from: yellowcard on May 05, 2024, 05:37:06 PMShocking last 10 minutes from Gough today.
Terrible.... where do you start. Gave Mayo a couple of bad calls and then decides to try to balance it up. To cap it all he plays way over the 5 minutes trying to let Mayo equalsie. Not his finest hour (or finest 5 minutes even)
Cillian O'Choker does it again!
Shane Walsh stood up when needed.
Quote from: JoG2 on May 05, 2024, 04:47:21 PMQuote from: Gael85 on May 05, 2024, 04:24:33 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on May 05, 2024, 04:19:14 PMComer will destroy any fullback with time and space like that.
Comer not the most clinical of finishers.
Yet he's still one of the dangerous forwards the games seen... Have you seen Galway's win / loss percentages with Comer playing / not playing?
I think Galway needed to be ahead at h/t. Alot to ask men to return and put in a huge 70+ mins in championship
A class player and a vital leader for Galway. I was basing on his scoring return.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on May 05, 2024, 05:36:58 PMThat's a bad call there, Mayo man was fouled twice. Gough made a bad mistake there.
Two extremely lucky frees to win it. The 2nd last, Maher goes down to pick the ball up when he's nowhere near it win a free(did exactly the same against Derry, indeed he threw himself across Conor Doherty injuring him), very crafty move. 3 men batter Loftus and it's a free in. Thems the breaks. Super game between two very good teams
Quote from: SHEEDY on May 05, 2024, 05:40:37 PMGreat finish, brilliant kick by Gleeson to win it
Fair play to him. He had a tough first half with his kickouts.
Well done to Galway first time they have won three in a row Connacht titles since the mid 80s! Some way to win a final and the scenes at the end showed how much it still means to players,management and supporters to win a provincial title.
Quote from: SouthDublinBro on May 05, 2024, 05:41:45 PMCillian O'Choker does it again!
That's your take on a man who has the balls to take the shot on with the rest of the Mayo team playing the ball laterally a minute over added time
You're some clown
Better contest than I thought it would be. Galway will all players back fit have stronger 15 and bench than Mayo match against Derry next should be a very interesting one. Mayo will likely need to top their group to bounce back and win All Ireland Quarter however the chances of that happening with having Dublin in their group?
There was another point near the end of normal time where the Mayo man got the ball and Kelly came from behind him, either tackling/fouling or pushing him. No free was given and Galway pointed from it
Post match interview, Joyce was fulsome in his praise for referee Gough who had a great game (i.e. according to Pádraig)
Galway justified the faith of the bookies that the injury situation was not permanent and that cometh the hour, cometh the football.
Mayo weren't very off either. It was a compelling match.
Bit of a joke near the end. Galway got the charity frees that helped them cross the line. Gough made so many bad calls earlier, that he did not know his arse from his elbow in how to even it up. A complete meltdown, Joyce got into his head from the sideline and he succumbed. Can happen to the best of us.
Comer and Finnerty both had good games for Galway and Walsh made a telling impact from the bench.Galway to me have better forwards and that helped them get over the line.Could they be getting players back at the right time?
Quote from: statto on May 05, 2024, 07:16:44 PMComer and Finnerty both had good games for Galway and Walsh made a telling impact from the bench.Galway to me have better forwards and that helped them get over the line.Could they be getting players back at the right time?
Medical teams are timing recoveries for around now according to Enda McGinley
https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2024/0505/1447393-format-forces-football-into-mid-season-doldrums/
Quote from: From the Bunker on May 05, 2024, 07:08:12 PMBit of a joke near the end. Galway got the charity frees that helped them cross the line. Gough made so many bad calls earlier, that he did not know his arse from his elbow in how to even it up. A complete meltdown, Joyce got into his head from the sideline and he succumbed. Can happen to the best of us.
Embarrassing post. Mayo got absolutely ridiculous decisions from minute 20 to minute 70. Even the Mayo clowns around us were saying it
You honestly believe a couple of soft frees at the end made up for complete ridiculous one-sidedness for most of a game? Take your beating pal
Quote from: Manning18 on May 05, 2024, 07:45:09 PMQuote from: From the Bunker on May 05, 2024, 07:08:12 PMBit of a joke near the end. Galway got the charity frees that helped them cross the line. Gough made so many bad calls earlier, that he did not know his arse from his elbow in how to even it up. A complete meltdown, Joyce got into his head from the sideline and he succumbed. Can happen to the best of us.
Embarrassing post. Mayo got absolutely ridiculous decisions from minute 20 to minute 70. Even the Mayo clowns around us were saying it
You honestly believe a couple of soft frees at the end made up for complete ridiculous one-sidedness for most of a game? Take your beating pal
To be fair I only seen the game from the 58th minute on. And during that short stint - Galway got a ridiculous call against them. After that there was a procession of soft frees to Galway who were chasing the game. I take my beating - Galway won. And I cyberly shake your hand in congratulations. But I can still say Gough really lost the run of himself at a very important juncture.
Quote from: From the Bunker on May 05, 2024, 07:08:12 PMBit of a joke near the end. Galway got the charity frees that helped them cross the line. Gough made so many bad calls earlier, that he did not know his arse from his elbow in how to even it up. A complete meltdown, Joyce got into his head from the sideline and he succumbed. Can happen to the best of us.
Did you watch the full game?
Are you seriously suggesting we came out the better of Gough's "refereeing" over the course of the game?
Take your beating like a good lad
From a neutral perspective I just thought he had a strange game but I did say about the 63rd minute that whoever loses wont be happy with his performance. That didnt change in the last 12/13 minutes
Just went back and rewatched the last 5 mins.
Firstly Gough, did favor Mayo with a lot of decisions in regular time, However he totally lost the plot in the last five minutes.
70 mins Mayo 0-15 Galway 0-13
72 .30 Phantom free against Tommy Conroy as he pulled on loose ball.
just watched it back four times, no way was it a free. That was the game right there as O donohue had the ball and was breaking away down the field
Result Galway point.
Mayo 0-15 Galway 0-14
73.13 fairly easy on Coyne Galway free Galway point 0-15 Galway 0-15
74.25 Dodgy overcarry free on Loftus, easily could have been a free to Mayo (you could blame Reape or Mchugh the latter punched passed it to Loftus, who had two galway men in close proximity) he could have blasted it down the field.
Anyway just thought i would point that out.
Gough did not cost Mayo the game but has a shit last five minutes.
Quote from: From the Bunker on May 05, 2024, 07:53:01 PMQuote from: Manning18 on May 05, 2024, 07:45:09 PMQuote from: From the Bunker on May 05, 2024, 07:08:12 PMBit of a joke near the end. Galway got the charity frees that helped them cross the line. Gough made so many bad calls earlier, that he did not know his arse from his elbow in how to even it up. A complete meltdown, Joyce got into his head from the sideline and he succumbed. Can happen to the best of us.
Embarrassing post. Mayo got absolutely ridiculous decisions from minute 20 to minute 70. Even the Mayo clowns around us were saying it
You honestly believe a couple of soft frees at the end made up for complete ridiculous one-sidedness for most of a game? Take your beating pal
To be fair I only seen the game from the 58th minute on. And during that short stint - Galway got a ridiculous call against them. After that there was a procession of soft frees to Galway who were chasing the game. I take my beating - Galway won. And I cyberly shake your hand in congratulations. But I can still say Gough really lost the run of himself at a very important juncture.
Watch the full game back!
This myth of Gough being the best referee around I just don't get.
He was terrible
Gough was fortunate that Galway won, If they hadn't won, he would've been melted on the spot by the extent of Joyce's ire post game. Considering the 2 shocking decisions when Galway were trying to claw back the 3 point deficit, the two soft frees they did get just balanced things out.
But that's not how a game should be reffed.
Overall I thought Galway were well worth the margin of victory.
Quote from: galwayman on May 05, 2024, 08:19:16 PMQuote from: From the Bunker on May 05, 2024, 07:53:01 PMQuote from: Manning18 on May 05, 2024, 07:45:09 PMQuote from: From the Bunker on May 05, 2024, 07:08:12 PMBit of a joke near the end. Galway got the charity frees that helped them cross the line. Gough made so many bad calls earlier, that he did not know his arse from his elbow in how to even it up. A complete meltdown, Joyce got into his head from the sideline and he succumbed. Can happen to the best of us.
Embarrassing post. Mayo got absolutely ridiculous decisions from minute 20 to minute 70. Even the Mayo clowns around us were saying it
You honestly believe a couple of soft frees at the end made up for complete ridiculous one-sidedness for most of a game? Take your beating pal
To be fair I only seen the game from the 58th minute on. And during that short stint - Galway got a ridiculous call against them. After that there was a procession of soft frees to Galway who were chasing the game. I take my beating - Galway won. And I cyberly shake your hand in congratulations. But I can still say Gough really lost the run of himself at a very important juncture.
Watch the full game back!
This myth of Gough being the best referee around I just don't get.
He was terrible
Gough is the best of a bad lot. He was poor for both teams today especially the last 15 minutes.
Quote from: JoG2 on May 05, 2024, 05:48:04 PMQuote from: SouthDublinBro on May 05, 2024, 05:41:45 PMCillian O'Choker does it again!
That's your take on a man who has the balls to take the shot on with the rest of the Mayo team playing the ball laterally a minute over added time
You're some clown
And just in case there's some posters who don't know: "SouthDublinBr" is a Cavan man. Why he chooses to abandon his normal moniker when slagging off Monaghan, Tyrone, and now Mayo, I do not know, and it's not a surface I want to scratch, people should just put him on ignore as he never posts genuine posts under this handle.
Very much enjoyed the game. Both teams had great attitude and tried to do it the right way. Best team on the day won, imo. Galway keeper is a disaster waiting to happen when soloing up the field, but in fairness, he did cop on to that, eventually. And the ball he won in midfield followed by the massive free winner was great,so fair play to him.
As a Dub, I have to say I really fear Comer! Monster player, really hope he stays fit for the business end.
I think most of the criticism of football refs is biased nonsense, often in ignorance of the rules. But Gough was terrible today.
I didn't see the game but I see Mayo yet again lost to the referee. When will the GAA do something about this? If its wasn't for bad referees Mayo would be unbeaten since 1884.
;D ;D
Galway are just a different team with comer in. They go from about 10th in the country to the top half dozen.
Well Ref did do a few shocking calls against Mayo, which ended In 2/3 points so I can see how alot of Mayo fans aren't impressed. The winning score, the Mayo lad was fouled twice, then give the free to Galway, and when he realises he made a balls, he played way over time hoping Mayo get the equaliser to cover the bollacks, of his last call.
Did not think it was a free in at the end but then the ref played like 90 secs overtime to give Mayo one last chance.
Quote from: Itchy on May 05, 2024, 09:24:48 PMI didn't see the game but I see Mayo yet again lost to the referee. When will the GAA do something about this? If its wasn't for bad referees Mayo would be unbeaten since 1884.
Cavan has had the same problem for the same length of time -1! (Mayo 1951, Cavan 1952)
Quote from: statto on May 05, 2024, 07:16:44 PMComer and Finnerty both had good games for Galway and Walsh made a telling impact from the bench.Galway to me have better forwards and that helped them get over the line.Could they be getting players back at the right time?
Of the starting teams today I said earlier I felt Mayo had the better forwards but Galway will have Walsh and Tierney to come into team who will be serious additions. Cillian McDaid if fit around the middle will be another big plus. Maher off the bench was every efficient and moved the ball well.
Quote from: Main Street on May 05, 2024, 08:26:28 PMGough was fortunate that Galway won, If they hadn't won, he would've been melted on the spot by the extent of Joyce's ire post game. Considering the 2 shocking decisions when Galway were trying to claw back the 3 point deficit, the two soft frees they did get just balanced things out.
But that's not how a game should be reffed.
Overall I thought Galway were well worth the margin of victory.
Think Gough realised that he gave Mayo a couple of very marginal calls heading towards injury time so gave Galway a couple of marginal calls during injury time. That's what it felt like at least. That said I thought Maher got clattered for that free. Even if he was expecting the hit. Not sure how that one is even controversial.
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on May 06, 2024, 01:40:16 AMQuote from: Main Street on May 05, 2024, 08:26:28 PMGough was fortunate that Galway won, If they hadn't won, he would've been melted on the spot by the extent of Joyce's ire post game. Considering the 2 shocking decisions when Galway were trying to claw back the 3 point deficit, the two soft frees they did get just balanced things out.
But that's not how a game should be reffed.
Overall I thought Galway were well worth the margin of victory.
Think Gough realised that he gave Mayo a couple of very marginal calls heading towards injury time so gave Galway a couple of marginal calls during injury time. That's what it felt like at least. That said I thought Maher got clattered for that free. Even if he was expecting the hit. Not sure how that one is even controversial.
Maher dove after he knew he was not gettin it.
Tommy Conroy got all ball. The reaction of the three or four Mayo players around it really tells the tale, they were incredulous.
But as I said earlier Gough did not cost Mayo the game.
He Did give us a fair few 50/50 ones earlier.
Last one for a point wasn't marginal or 50/50 call. Mayo lad was fouled not once but twice. The one pulled bck for the kick into comer. That free cane from Kelly fouling The Mayo man also. I thought Mayo were actually the better team with Galway only really playing the last 20mins.
Does anyone have the statistics? Galway seemed to have been more efficient. Neither team were in peak condition either. Mayo lacked a bit of energy towards the end I thought.
Ultimately this match was only an appetiser
Last free a definite free out. Talk about refs being inconsistent. Gough isn't even consistent with his own decisions and did McStay say he's the best in the business?
This was his decision yesterday that decided the game.
https://youtu.be/iD0JQIzecUc?&t=7m10s
Look at this decision he made in the critical final minutes of last year's Ulster Final.
https://youtu.be/mqmfjXQD7c4?&t=10m02s
Free here against the Armagh man with minimal contact and yesterday he does the complete opposite for a two man tackle and contact about the head.
Similarly With pulling back the quick Galway free into Comer. I remember him doing something similar on an Armagh kickouts last year so he could speak to a player.
Both teams on both occasions have cause for complaint, but the best compliment that can be made of a referee is that they aren't noticed and in the dying minutes of two provincial finals two years running and he's the centre of attention.
Quote from: seafoid on May 06, 2024, 10:28:41 AMDoes anyone have the statistics? Galway seemed to have been more efficient. Neither team were in peak condition either. Mayo lacked a bit of energy towards the end I thought.
Ultimately this match was only an appetiser
RTÉ stats.
(https://i.ibb.co/VW8wS1w/IMG-20240505-181532-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/99jZTDZ)
Quote from: Blowitupref on May 06, 2024, 01:07:53 PMQuote from: seafoid on May 06, 2024, 10:28:41 AMDoes anyone have the statistics? Galway seemed to have been more efficient. Neither team were in peak condition either. Mayo lacked a bit of energy towards the end I thought.
Ultimately this match was only an appetiser
RTÉ stats.
(https://i.ibb.co/VW8wS1w/IMG-20240505-181532-2.jpg)
(https://ibb.co/99jZTDZ)
GRMA
Quote from: Blowitupref on May 06, 2024, 01:07:53 PMQuote from: seafoid on May 06, 2024, 10:28:41 AMDoes anyone have the statistics? Galway seemed to have been more efficient. Neither team were in peak condition either. Mayo lacked a bit of energy towards the end I thought.
Ultimately this match was only an appetiser
RTÉ stats.
(https://i.ibb.co/VW8wS1w/IMG-20240505-181532-2.jpg)
(https://ibb.co/99jZTDZ)
How does "Scoring chances converted" relate to the next two rows? In Galway's case there is a only a difference of one in the sum of the frees and scores from play, but in Mayo's case there is a difference of 9?
Bit of a contrast for Mayo compared to semi-final with Ros when they only registered 4 wides, and converted 16/24 chances - even though losing 8 out of their own kickouts. They tend to shoot better in the Hyde. Any chance we could give them home advantage for the group game.
Quote from: armaghniac on May 06, 2024, 02:08:48 PMHow does "Scoring chances converted" relate to the next two rows? In Galway's case there is a only a difference of one in the sum of the frees and scores from play, but in Mayo's case there is a difference of 9?
Forget it jake, it's
chinatownRTE
Quote from: joemamas on May 06, 2024, 02:08:57 AMQuote from: GalwayBayBoy on May 06, 2024, 01:40:16 AMQuote from: Main Street on May 05, 2024, 08:26:28 PMGough was fortunate that Galway won, If they hadn't won, he would've been melted on the spot by the extent of Joyce's ire post game. Considering the 2 shocking decisions when Galway were trying to claw back the 3 point deficit, the two soft frees they did get just balanced things out.
But that's not how a game should be reffed.
Overall I thought Galway were well worth the margin of victory.
Think Gough realised that he gave Mayo a couple of very marginal calls heading towards injury time so gave Galway a couple of marginal calls during injury time. That's what it felt like at least. That said I thought Maher got clattered for that free. Even if he was expecting the hit. Not sure how that one is even controversial.
Maher dove after he knew he was not gettin it.
Tommy Conroy got all ball. The reaction of the three or four Mayo players around it really tells the tale, they were incredulous.
But as I said earlier Gough did not cost Mayo the game.
He Did give us a fair few 50/50 ones earlier.
The biggest decision in the game was the Galway goal being over the line by the RTE slowmo doing the rounds on twitter and not being given. Even if that wasn't given as over the line (it was), Brickenden basically threw the ball out thereafter. By rules is that a penalty or a 14 yard free? Huge moment nonetheless. A couple of dodgy calls in Galway's favour in injury time doesn't change the fact that Mayo benefitted from Gough more than they were hindered
Aren't all fouls un the small square penalties?
It was a throw alright.
Quote from: Manning18 on May 06, 2024, 04:21:41 PMQuote from: joemamas on May 06, 2024, 02:08:57 AMQuote from: GalwayBayBoy on May 06, 2024, 01:40:16 AMQuote from: Main Street on May 05, 2024, 08:26:28 PMGough was fortunate that Galway won, If they hadn't won, he would've been melted on the spot by the extent of Joyce's ire post game. Considering the 2 shocking decisions when Galway were trying to claw back the 3 point deficit, the two soft frees they did get just balanced things out.
But that's not how a game should be reffed.
Overall I thought Galway were well worth the margin of victory.
Think Gough realised that he gave Mayo a couple of very marginal calls heading towards injury time so gave Galway a couple of marginal calls during injury time. That's what it felt like at least. That said I thought Maher got clattered for that free. Even if he was expecting the hit. Not sure how that one is even controversial.
Maher dove after he knew he was not gettin it.
Tommy Conroy got all ball. The reaction of the three or four Mayo players around it really tells the tale, they were incredulous.
But as I said earlier Gough did not cost Mayo the game.
He Did give us a fair few 50/50 ones earlier.
The biggest decision in the game was the Galway goal being over the line by the RTE slowmo doing the rounds on twitter and not being given. Even if that wasn't given as over the line (it was), Brickenden basically threw the ball out thereafter. By rules is that a penalty or a 14 yard free? Huge moment nonetheless. A couple of dodgy calls in Galway's favour in injury time doesn't change the fact that Mayo benefitted from Gough more than they were hindered
Didn't think it was over the line tbh and in fairness umpires and refs don't get replays. Good few bad calls all round though.
Blame the ref........
Those goalline dramas are never going to be given. There was another one in the club hurling final.
Quote from: armaghniac on May 06, 2024, 02:08:48 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on May 06, 2024, 01:07:53 PMQuote from: seafoid on May 06, 2024, 10:28:41 AMDoes anyone have the statistics? Galway seemed to have been more efficient. Neither team were in peak condition either. Mayo lacked a bit of energy towards the end I thought.
Ultimately this match was only an appetiser
RTÉ stats.
(https://i.ibb.co/VW8wS1w/IMG-20240505-181532-2.jpg)
(https://ibb.co/99jZTDZ)
How does "Scoring chances converted" relate to the next two rows? In Galway's case there is a only a difference of one in the sum of the frees and scores from play, but in Mayo's case there is a difference of 9?
Wides and shots that dropped short?
A lot of people owe the Galway goalie Gleeson an apology. His frees into the wind at the end won them that game. I remember he got a lot of stick over the past few years, notably from his own countymen.
Quote from: SouthDublinBro on May 06, 2024, 07:26:19 PMA lot of people owe the Galway goalie Gleeson an apology. His frees into the wind at the end won them that game. I remember he got a lot of stick over the past few years, notably from his own countymen.
He would never have taken those frees either only for Walsh and Tierney are still rehabbing injuries so they weren't allowed to kick from the ground.
Quote from: SouthDublinBro on May 06, 2024, 07:26:19 PMA lot of people owe the Galway goalie Gleeson an apology. His frees into the wind at the end won them that game. I remember he got a lot of stick over the past few years, notably from his own countymen.
Is he the fella that was nets against us in Croker that time?
Hit a couple of great free kicks. Doesn't take away from the fact that he is a real weak link for Galway.
Listening to GAA social and McConville loving getting the digs in at Mayo management. He was turned down to be involved with Mayo couple of years back.
Quote from: square_ball on May 06, 2024, 08:05:26 PMHit a couple of great free kicks. Doesn't take away from the fact that he is a real weak link for Galway.
Hasn't conceded a goal in a while though, actually quite good in that dept.
Quote from: mouview on May 07, 2024, 12:37:32 PMQuote from: square_ball on May 06, 2024, 08:05:26 PMHit a couple of great free kicks. Doesn't take away from the fact that he is a real weak link for Galway.
Hasn't conceded a goal in a while though, actually quite good in that dept.
Helps to have a defence in front of him that doesn't give up many goal scoring opportunities as was the case last Sunday.
Here, Galway play with a Double sweeper system.Let them play open and we see what the Keeper gives up.
Quote from: SouthDublinBro on May 06, 2024, 07:26:19 PMA lot of people owe the Galway goalie Gleeson an apology. His frees into the wind at the end won them that game. I remember he got a lot of stick over the past few years, notably from his own countymen.
Do they really? He was a calamity against Armagh goalkeeping more inclined with junior b than an all ireland quarter final. He did well with his frees at weekend yes, but criticism after the Armagh game was fully warranted.
Quote from: statto on May 07, 2024, 03:52:10 PMQuote from: SouthDublinBro on May 06, 2024, 07:26:19 PMA lot of people owe the Galway goalie Gleeson an apology. His frees into the wind at the end won them that game. I remember he got a lot of stick over the past few years, notably from his own countymen.
Do they really? He was a calamity against Armagh goalkeeping more inclined with junior b than an all ireland quarter final. He did well with his frees at weekend yes, but criticism after the Armagh game was fully warranted.
If Donegal win the Ulster Final , Armagh will meet Galway again.
Quote from: seafoid on May 07, 2024, 06:15:38 PMQuote from: statto on May 07, 2024, 03:52:10 PMQuote from: SouthDublinBro on May 06, 2024, 07:26:19 PMA lot of people owe the Galway goalie Gleeson an apology. His frees into the wind at the end won them that game. I remember he got a lot of stick over the past few years, notably from his own countymen.
Do they really? He was a calamity against Armagh goalkeeping more inclined with junior b than an all ireland quarter final. He did well with his frees at weekend yes, but criticism after the Armagh game was fully warranted.
If Donegal win the Ulster Final , Armagh will meet Galway again.
The best of three!
Quote from: armaghniac on May 07, 2024, 06:34:05 PMQuote from: seafoid on May 07, 2024, 06:15:38 PMQuote from: statto on May 07, 2024, 03:52:10 PMQuote from: SouthDublinBro on May 06, 2024, 07:26:19 PMA lot of people owe the Galway goalie Gleeson an apology. His frees into the wind at the end won them that game. I remember he got a lot of stick over the past few years, notably from his own countymen.
Do they really? He was a calamity against Armagh goalkeeping more inclined with junior b than an all ireland quarter final. He did well with his frees at weekend yes, but criticism after the Armagh game was fully warranted.
If Donegal win the Ulster Final , Armagh will meet Galway again.
The best of three!
May the best team win. It would be weird to have Galway, Armagh and Westmeath in the same group again.
Quote from: seafoid on May 07, 2024, 07:07:38 PMMay the best team win. It would be weird to have Galway, Armagh and Westmeath in the same group again.
Armagh fans expect Armagh to do their utmost to avoid this scenario.
Galway v Derry is GAAGO only, pity it would've been a good one for RTE.
Galway were very poor in that first half, so many basic errors with their handling, hand passing and kicking. Losing possession of the ball when not even under pressure was a regular occurrence. Nobody minds conceding scores to good play but some of those Mayo scores were soo easy, the ball was walked into the scoring zone without a hand laid on them; Sweeney & Molloy didn't cover themselves in glory there!
The balance of the team wasn't right, not enough forwards picked in the team that started, looked a totally team when Maher, Walsh & Tierney came on. Appreciate those lads aren't fit enough for 70 mins so Joyce had a bit of a dilemma. 11 points in that second half when the wind had picked up was a very good effort.
Are McLaughlin & Hernon both back training with the panel? I saw them both at the match, Hernon in particular would be a huge addition; Thought he was excellent in the few games he played last year.
Quote from: Maroon Manc on May 08, 2024, 11:22:54 AMGalway were very poor in that first half, so many basic errors with their handling, hand passing and kicking. Losing possession of the ball when not even under pressure was a regular occurrence. Nobody minds conceding scores to good play but some of those Mayo scores were soo easy, the ball was walked into the scoring zone without a hand laid on them; Sweeney & Molloy didn't cover themselves in glory there!
The balance of the team wasn't right, not enough forwards picked in the team that started, looked a totally team when Maher, Walsh & Tierney came on. Appreciate those lads aren't fit enough for 70 mins so Joyce had a bit of a dilemma. 11 points in that second half when the wind had picked up was a very good effort.
Are McLaughlin & Hernon both back training with the panel? I saw them both at the match, Hernon in particular would be a huge addition; Thought he was excellent in the few games he played last year.
McLaughlin and Hernon are now back training with the squad
Any reason why the ladies connacht final wasn't played last sunday prior to the mens game ? surely a huge chance to promote the game ?
So as the LGFA wouldn't get a share of the gate €?
Quote from: Armagh18 on May 07, 2024, 10:18:11 AMListening to GAA social and McConville loving getting the digs in at Mayo management. He was turned down to be involved with Mayo couple of years back.
For an IC manager McConville does a lot of media work. Wicklow must not be paying much.
Quote from: Gael85 on May 09, 2024, 10:07:44 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on May 07, 2024, 10:18:11 AMListening to GAA social and McConville loving getting the digs in at Mayo management. He was turned down to be involved with Mayo couple of years back.
For an IC manager McConville does a lot of media work. Wicklow must not be paying much.
I'd say he isn't driving down the road for the good of his health for all that!
what's his profession?
Quote from: imtommygunn on May 10, 2024, 07:27:02 AMwhat's his profession?
Could be wrong but is he a counselor of some sort?
Not sure but when they did that thing about a typical day with wicklow and then you look at what he does in the media I doubt he can have a conventional ~40 hour week or whatever job.