Two games this coming weekend.
Mayo at home to Ros. Winners play Leitrim the following weekend in semi-final.
Galway host Sligo.
Mayo won the Connacht League and are going for 3 in-a-row under new management.
Any thoughts?
What's the word on the street Barney? It looks like the minors will once again be our only chance for extending our championship interest beyond the August bank holiday.
Hopefully Ros can repeat the League result between the Counties and get to their 5th Final in a row to give us 2 teams to support on C F day.
However I can't see them winning this one.
Is the Mayo minor game on at 12 on Saturday? Funny time for a game.... :-\
Would this fixture time then enable Mayo spectators to be in good time for the qualifier clash with Longford, at 7 in Longford.
Quote from: AbbeySider on June 21, 2010, 08:23:25 PM
Is the Mayo minor game on at 12 on Saturday? Funny time for a game.... :-\
It was down for 5pm was there a time change?
Not much expected of our minors this year as where missing all the big tall lads from last year & lack the scoring forwards but if we manage a win v Mayo it would give our lads great confidence
P.S the Mayo v Roscommon minor game should have been played before the senior game yesterday
Quote from: ross4life on June 21, 2010, 09:42:02 PM
Not much expected of our minors this year as where missing all the big tall lads from last year & lack the scoring forwards but if we manage a win v Mayo it would give our lads great confidence
P.S the Mayo v Roscommon minor game should have been played before the senior game yesterday
Lads still sitting exams.
Quote from: AbbeySider on June 21, 2010, 08:23:25 PM
Is the Mayo minor game on at 12 on Saturday? Funny time for a game.... :-\
Match still down for 5 on connacht website. Has it been changed?
Quote from: moysider on June 21, 2010, 10:47:21 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on June 21, 2010, 08:23:25 PM
Is the Mayo minor game on at 12 on Saturday? Funny time for a game.... :-\
Match still down for 5 on connacht website. Has it been changed?
Paddy power has it down for 1200 it might be where Abbeysider got it?
Quote from: ross4life on June 21, 2010, 11:26:55 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 21, 2010, 10:47:21 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on June 21, 2010, 08:23:25 PM
Is the Mayo minor game on at 12 on Saturday? Funny time for a game.... :-\
Match still down for 5 on connacht website. Has it been changed?
Paddy power has it down for 1200 it might be where Abbeysider got it?
On www.mayogaa,.com its down for 12.00
http://www.sportsmanager.ie/cake/gaa2/mayo/clubFixtures/647/Fixtures
Mayo News has it down for a 5 o clock start still. I would expect that they should know.
Mayo players fancy their chances... Not sure if that's a good thing or not, but I suppose they have to be confident.
Another piece from The Mayo News/
Connacht GAA Council defends minor fixture
Mike Finnerty
THE Connacht GAA Council have defended their decision to fix Mayo's minor championship match against Roscommon for next Saturday evening in Castlebar at 5pm — despite the fact that the game is clashing with Mayo's All-Ireland SFC Qualifier in Longford at 7pm.
Hundreds of Mayo supporters are now faced with a tough decision next weekend; whether to stay at home and support Tony Duffy's county minors or make the trip to Longford to show their support for John O'Mahony's senior squad.
The fixtures clash has led to some Mayo supporters venting their frustration on Mid West Radio while GAA message boards and forums have also been inundated with complaints. One Mayo GAA blogger, Willie Joe, described the situation as "ludicrous".
However, speaking to The Mayo News this afternoon, Connacht GAA Council secretary John Prenty said there was no question of the throw-in time for the minor championship match being changed to accommodate the All-Ireland Qualifier.
He also confirmed that no official request had been made by the Mayo GAA Board to have the game changed.
"The Connacht minor championship fixtures were made last October and, unless we have a curtain raiser, we don't play matches before 5pm on Saturdays," said Prenty.
"The reality is that if the minor match between Mayo and Roscommon was played earlier in the day, we'd only get half the crowd. We're expecting a crowd of between 1,500 and 2,000 to come but that would not have happened if the game had been played at 1pm or 2pm."
Playing the minor championship match on Friday evening was not an option because of the fact that the Leaving Cert concludes that day. A Sunday fixture was also a non-runner because of the Connacht minor and senior championship games in Pearse Stadium next weekend.
"Having three games on one day, at two different venues, is just not an option in terms of the logistics," said John Prenty. "As it is, the Galway versus Sligo minor game throws-in at 12pm on Sunday and the senior match will be played at 2pm."
So in all fairness, when the county board doesn't want something done it's no wonder supporters are annoyed. We get what we deserve I suppose. ::)
Quote from: moysider on June 24, 2010, 01:36:21 PM
Another piece from The Mayo News/
Connacht GAA Council defends minor fixture
Mike Finnerty
THE Connacht GAA Council have defended their decision to fix Mayo's minor championship match against Roscommon for next Saturday evening in Castlebar at 5pm — despite the fact that the game is clashing with Mayo's All-Ireland SFC Qualifier in Longford at 7pm.
Hundreds of Mayo supporters are now faced with a tough decision next weekend; whether to stay at home and support Tony Duffy's county minors or make the trip to Longford to show their support for John O'Mahony's senior squad.
The fixtures clash has led to some Mayo supporters venting their frustration on Mid West Radio while GAA message boards and forums have also been inundated with complaints. One Mayo GAA blogger, Willie Joe, described the situation as "ludicrous".
However, speaking to The Mayo News this afternoon, Connacht GAA Council secretary John Prenty said there was no question of the throw-in time for the minor championship match being changed to accommodate the All-Ireland Qualifier.
He also confirmed that no official request had been made by the Mayo GAA Board to have the game changed.
"The Connacht minor championship fixtures were made last October and, unless we have a curtain raiser, we don't play matches before 5pm on Saturdays," said Prenty.
"The reality is that if the minor match between Mayo and Roscommon was played earlier in the day, we'd only get half the crowd. We're expecting a crowd of between 1,500 and 2,000 to come but that would not have happened if the game had been played at 1pm or 2pm."
Playing the minor championship match on Friday evening was not an option because of the fact that the Leaving Cert concludes that day. A Sunday fixture was also a non-runner because of the Connacht minor and senior championship games in Pearse Stadium next weekend.
"Having three games on one day, at two different venues, is just not an option in terms of the logistics," said John Prenty. "As it is, the Galway versus Sligo minor game throws-in at 12pm on Sunday and the senior match will be played at 2pm."
What has a minor game between Mayo and Roscommon got to do with a Minor and Senior game in a different county?
Am I missing something? How was Sunday in McHale park a non runner or is he spoofing?
Because one or two Connacht Council Blazers would have to spend the day in Castlebar with tay and sangwedges instead of joining the rest o' them in Salthill getting a good dinner etc.
Let's hope the spirit of poor Dermot can inspire our ladeens to victory.
Quote from: Rossfan on June 25, 2010, 05:42:30 PM
Let's hope the spirit of poor Dermot can inspire our ladeens to victory.
+1
Full time Mayo 1-11 Roscommon 0-11 early Exit for us for the 1st time in years, lack of scoring forwards cost us the game as we kicked 11 wides in the 1st half alone, Cillian O' Connor scored the Mayo goal (1-6 his total) & now they play Leitrim next weekend
Third year in a row we put out forwards that can't put the ball between the posts esp against those shower.
Yet you'll find there are better forwards on the bench or not on the panel at all because they werent on u14 or 16 "development" squads.
How about a bit of basic development like learning to kick the friggin ball between the sticks?
Who won the Galway V Sligo minor game.
Quote from: Tatler Jack on June 27, 2010, 02:23:03 PM
Who won the Galway V Sligo minor game.
Galway won it. By about 3 or 4 points I think.
Quote from: Tatler Jack on June 27, 2010, 02:23:03 PM
Who won the Galway V Sligo minor game.
Galway 0-13 Sligo 0-9
Quote from: ross4life on June 27, 2010, 04:22:24 PM
Quote from: Tatler Jack on June 27, 2010, 02:23:03 PM
Who won the Galway V Sligo minor game.
Galway 0-13 Sligo 0-9
Thanks. Thought Sligo were being talked up this year.
Quote from: Tatler Jack on June 27, 2010, 02:23:03 PM
Who won the Galway V Sligo minor game.
Connacht Minor Football semi final
GALWAY...............0-13
SLIGO.................0-7
By Michael O Connor.
Galway guaranteed by 1.15 that at least one side from the county would be represented on Connacht final day thanks to a hard earned Connacht semi final win over a game Sligo side that allowed Galway to build up a six point half time lead, watched them consolidate it for ten minutes of the second half before starting a fight back that fell just short as Shane Maughan was scorer in chief with seven deserved scores.
Sligo played with a two man full forward line against the breeze but Galway had three wides after only two minutes action. Indeed the Galway forwards were fouling early on making the Sligo defensive job all the simpler. The swirling wind was making kicking accurately difficult as Galway were attempting fast ball into Niall Walshe and he won their first free that was scored by corner forward Shane Maughan after seven minutes.
Within a minute the equaliser was over the Galway crossbar couresty of Sligo's Niall Murphy. A second pointed free by Maughan in the 10th minute was required as Sligo were defending well and indeed for most of the time during the first half when Galway attacked no player was within 60 yards of the Galway goal. Paul Varley could easily from 35 yards have lobbed Vincent Cadden when his speculative cannoned off the crossbar for Galway's third score.
Denis Coffey a minute later kicked into the grateful arms of James Keane from scenic Barna in the Galway goal. Wide number 5 for Galway was kicked by Galway centre forward Fintan Curran as the home side badly required to build up a sizable lead and this was praying on their nerves as Fiachra Barry stretched the Galway tally to four points after 17 minutes. Joe Rodgers saw his 18th minute effort for a point come off the Galway post as Galway's Cathal O Neill with a well taken score had Galway four clear after 20 minutes.
Sligo were content to defend in depth attack on the counter with a two man line inside. A fine effort from 50metres from Shane Maughan after 24 minutes who turned provider seconds later for Niall Walshe for another home side score settled Galway's nerves as they were now (0-7) to (0-1) clear and defending better having come to terms with the Sligo tactics.
Better interplay between the Galway forwards and sloppy passing by Sligo in the Galway half of the field set up a score for Niall Quinn. A crucial moment in the game emerged and past from a Sligo perspective unrewarded when Joe Rodgers set up Niall Murphy whose effort blazed inches wide across the face of the Galway goal. A goal at this stage would have undone all the Galway work and lifted the entire collective spirit of the Yeats county men. Sligo team captain Denis Coffey ended the scoring famine that had lasted twenty minutes when he scored a well taken effort from 30 yards just before the half time whistle as Galway retired (0-8) to (0-2) in front but far from confident facing the second half.
The opening two scores of the second half were shared between Shane Maughan (Galway) and Brian Egan (Sligo) after three minutes of action. Niall Murphy reduced the Galway lead to five with a fine score in the 37th minute as Galway played a conventional lineup against the breeze and low ball being sent in resulted in Maughan once more this time from play creating Galway's 10th score.
The final result was beginning to look more apparent as Maughan with the freedom of Salthill bestowed on him and Conor Rabbitte with a score each lifted Galway eight clear after 43 minutes. The most skilful score of the game to that juncture came from Sligo sub Cathal Brennan whose curled effort sailed over the Galway bar. This seemed to encourage Sligo as Enda McManus did likewise a minute later as Sligo once again were six in arrears. More than ever Sligo needed a goal yet a long range free from Egan for Sligo's third point in as many minutes had Galway alerted to this fact and they started to defend with more zeal.
Sligo were now on top and to their eternal dismay kicked five wides in the last eight minutes when at least two real scorable chances went abegging. By the 56th minute the deficit for Sligo was down to three points thanks to scores from Brian Egan and Niall Collery. A stunning effort deep into injury time by Shane Maughan rocketed off the crossbar but he won a free that he sent over to put Galway four clear and into the Connacht final against Mayo.
Best for the winners were James Shaughnessy, James Keane Marcus Kelly, Paul Varley, Thomas Flynn, Eanna O hEochaidh, Cathal O Neill and man of the hour Shane Maughan. Sligo let Galway get too far ahead and perhaps the tactics stifled their scoring potential in the first half but they worked well in the second half and on another day might have pulled through. Their best included Vincent Cadden, Killian Sweeney, Ray Connolly, Niall Murphy, Denis Coffey, Brian Egan, Enda McManus and Donal Brady.
GALWAY: James Keane, Philip Ezergalis, James Shaughnessy, Colm Mac Donnacha, Mark Loughnane, Marcus Kelly, Paul Varley (0-1), Thomas Flynn, Eanna Ó hEochaidh (Catpaen), Niall Quinn (0-1), Fintan Ó Curraoin, Fiach Ó Bearra (0-1), Cathal ONeill (0-1), Niall Walshe (0-1), Shane Maughan (0-7).
Sub. Conor Rabbitte (0-1) for Quinn, David Black for Loughnane, Eamon McCann for O Bearra
SLIGO: Vincent Cadden, Garret Ryan, Killian Sweeney, Glen Cryan, Liam Kennedy, Raymond Connolly, Donal Brady, Denis Coffey (CAPT.) (0-1), Cathal Finneran, Joseph Rogers, Enda Mc Manus (0-1), Ciaran Brennan (0-1), Niall Murphy (0-2), Brian Egan (0-3), Patrick Heraghty.
Sub: Cathal Brennan for Hegarty, Cian Killoran for Rogers, Niall Collery (0-1) for Brennan
Referee: Vincent Neary (Mayo).
Connacht Gaa website got a scoreline wrong again ::)
Where is Mayo and Leitrim going to be played? Before the Senior replay next week? Surely they can't have 2 games in 2 different places... ::)
Quote from: Farrandeelin on June 27, 2010, 05:01:59 PM
Where is Mayo and Leitrim going to be played? Before the Senior replay next week? Surely they can't have 2 games in 2 different places... ::)
Going ahead at 4.30 in Markievicz.
Very disappointed with our minors. I really think we could have beaten Galway with better tactics and crucially a bit more belief. Galways midfield especially number 8 were brilliant throughout. Maughan (no 15) got man of the match but I thought Breathnach at 14 looked to have serious potential. The centre forward was also quite good. For us I was disapponted with one or two that I'd heard a lot about. Couldn't understand why it took so long for Collery (who was sensational at times for Summerhill when I saw him) to be introduced. Cathal Brennan impoved matters substantially when he came in too. A few lads I know to be good players not even listed in the subs as well. Just another case of what might have been which is unfortunate. I suppose you'll always have regrets with minors due to their age but still think we could have got somethnig out of this one.
Didn't see the game but a good win for Galway I guess especially as they were missing through injury probably their best player and main scorer in Peadar O'Griofa. Not sure how they will do after this as with minors you just don't know. About time they started winning Connacht titles again though. None since 2007. Feels longer though.
Mayo 1-4 Leitrim 0-3 22 minutes gone. MWR gone to an ad break.
Who scored the goal
Sean Kelly, Moy Davitts. O'Connor everything else.
1-6 to 0-4 half time. Leitrim missed a great goal chance, Guckian put the ball wide after a brilliant run through.
Leitrim 1-07 2-12 Mayo ft
Galway v Mayo in Connacht Minor final July 18th
UP MAYO MINORS! It's all we've got left so I'm as well to bump this thread up again.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 13, 2010, 03:35:04 PM
UP MAYO MINORS! It's all we've got left so I'm as well to bump this thread up again.
+1
And they have ensured that the big two get to play on Connacht Final Day ;)
Jesus lads the lack of interest is alarming.. will be interesting to see how many Mayo/Galway fan's will go to the game
I fancy Mayo to win this by 3 points
Quote from: ross4life on July 13, 2010, 05:20:34 PM
Jesus lads the lack of interest is alarming.. will be interesting to see how many Mayo/Galway fan's will go to the game
I fancy Mayo to win this by 3 points
Most Mayo people I meet are talking about the Roscommon V Sligo game rather than our own minors.
So Mayo v Galway at least have one chance of some silverware this year.
Mayo have lost their senior and u21 crowns already. Going for 3 in a row at minor though.
Galway have not won a Connacht title at any level the past two years and need a boost.
Either way the teams will feature in the Quarter Finals. Anybody know what province we are lined up?
Unfortunately we are going into this fixture with too many injuries so I wouldnt be any way confident of us getting a result. Definitely out are both our midfielders, Eanna O hEochaidh has done his collerbone and Tom Flynn dislocated a thumb. Also very doubtful is Colm MacDonnacha who would also be a big loss as I guess he would have been earmarked to pick up Mayo's main scoring threat Cillian O'Connor. Mayo favs to comlete the 3 in a row. Hopefully we will have the injured lads back for the quarters.
Cillian O Conor a serious doubt for this one. Dead leg picked up in U21 match.
Not sure what the teams will be but I hear Galway's two best players are out injured. The midfielder Eanna O hEochaidh who dominated the game against Sligo and Peadar Ó Gríofa up in the forwards. Actually just found the team. O'Griofa managed to make the bench alright.
1. James Keane Bearna
2. Philip Ezergalis Maigh Cuilinn
3. James Shaughnessy Beal Atha na Slua
4. Tom Curran Barna
5. Mark Loughnane Naomh Gabriel
6. Marcus Kelly Beal Átha na Slua
7. Paul Varley Seamróige Cortúin
8. Eoghan Commins Baile Clár na Gaillimhe
9. Michael O'Donnell Salthill/Knocknacarra
10. Niall Quinn Realta Thuama
11. Fintan Ó Curraoin Micheál Breathnach (Captaen)
12. Conor Rabbitte Cill Chloirín/Cluain Bheirne
13. Cathal O'Neill Rinn a'Mhaoil
14. Niall Breathnach Cill Ainin
15. Shane Maughan Naomh Michaél
16. Darren McDonnell Realta Thuama
17. David Black An Clochán
18. Jack Vaughan An Clochán
19. Fiach Ó Bearra Micheál Breathnach
20. Conor Caulfield Baile Átha an Rí
21. Aaron Connolly Naomh Sheamus
22. Peadar Ó Gríofa Micheál Breathnach
23. Eamon McCann An Clochán
24. Adrian Varley Seamróige Cortúin
O'Connor still very doubtful this evening according to Mid Wesht. Would be a massive loss to the team if he doesn't make it.
Quote from: Cosmo Kramer on July 16, 2010, 09:23:17 PM
O'Connor still very doubtful this evening according to Mid Wesht. Would be a massive loss to the team if he doesn't make it.
Yup main scorer & chief
He scored 2-5 in that match he picked up the 'dead leg' in. Didn't see the incident to be honest, but he was playing great stuff. Hopefully he will be fit to start on Sunday.
QuoteEither way the teams will feature in the Quarter Finals. Anybody know what province we are lined up?
I heard on the radio last night on the Sports Talk-shop that it's Longford/Offaly.
QuoteI heard on the radio last night on the Sports Talk-shop that it's Longford/Offaly.
Hmmm. Feeling in Offaly is that they played poorly in the Leinster final while Longford were almost shocked to win it. Offaly beat Longford by something ridiculous like 2-18 to 0-3 in the first round of the Leinster championshp only for Longford to come all the way through the back door in Leinster.
Anyway, lets win Connacht first and worry about that after.
Best of Luck to the Mayo Minors tomorrow keeping the beautiful Green & Red flying in the home of Connacht Football, McHale Park tomorrow.
UP MAYO
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 18, 2010, 12:26:57 AM
Best of Luck to the Mayo Minors tomorrow keeping the beautiful Green & Red flying in the home of Connacht Football, McHale Park tomorrow.
UP MAYO
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Quote from: ross4life on July 18, 2010, 01:45:51 AM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 18, 2010, 12:26:57 AM
Best of Luck to the Mayo Minors tomorrow keeping the beautiful Green & Red flying in the home of Connacht Football, McHale Park tomorrow.
UP MAYO
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Is that one of the Roscommon players trying to enter McHale Park?
mayo 0.05 galway 1.02 25 min. big mistake from mayo goalkeeper
Soft goal for Galway - Mayo keeper lost possession, Galway tapped it tin.
Mayo 0-5 Galway 1-2. Cillian O'Connor lethal from frees.
Mayo 0-6 Galway 1-4, 5 mins to half-time
Mayo 0-7 Galway 1-4
Half-time
Quote from: Tubberman on July 18, 2010, 02:02:28 PM
Mayo 0-7 Galway 1-4
Half-time
Whats the play like is there a potential all Ireland champion from the two?
Going on what Mid-West said (Tommy Marren, not sure who's with him), it sounds poor enough. They said there's a lot of nerves on show, but it's v hard to know with minors. Last couple of years they've generally improved they went along so there's hope yet!
ESB Connacht Minor Football Championship final 60min
Galway 1-05 0-07 Mayo, McHale Park, 1.30pm
36min played
http://www.sportsnewsireland.com/2010/07/18/gaa-live-scores-results-sunday-18th-july/
Cillian O'Connor taken down - penalty for Mayo.
Danny Kirby buries it. Mayo 1-07 Galway 1-05.
Come on!
GOAL for Mayo!!
Darren Coen screamer from 21 yards into top corner
Pointed reply for Galway
Mayo 2-07 Galway 1-06
another goal for mayo-coen
Another goal for Coen and Mayo - this is mental!!
Mayo 3-08 Galway 1-06 (I think)
declan oreilly is the co-commentator.i think he is an ex minor manager
Quote from: Tubberman on July 18, 2010, 02:09:18 PM
Going on what Mid-West said (Tommy Marren, not sure who's with him), it sounds poor enough. They said there's a lot of nerves on show, but it's v hard to know with minors. Last couple of years they've generally improved they went along so there's hope yet!
all over in mchale park.mayo 3.09 galway 1.10. good to win 3 in a row.darren coen m.o.m on midwest
Just back in the door from McHale Park (great senior game, couldn't leave early), impressive second half from Mayo, O'Connor, Coen and a few of the backs were impressive and I'd have hope that this team can go a bit further. Coen's first goal was as good as you'll see all year in terms of build up play and finish, worth a look if the highlights are on TG4 during the week.
Mannion the keeper isn't up to the standard or our recent minor keepers (Schlingermann and Hennelly) and but for his mistake for the Galway goal I think we'd have pulled clear earlier than we did. Good general performance from Mayo all in all though.
Quote from: Tubberman on July 18, 2010, 02:09:18 PM
Going on what Mid-West said (Tommy Marren, not sure who's with him), it sounds poor enough. They said there's a lot of nerves on show, but it's v hard to know with minors. Last couple of years they've generally improved they went along so there's hope yet!
Bollix, MWR wrong yet again, great game bar some awful wides early on by both sides, a very entertaining Connacht Final.
Coen and Cillian O'Conner where great for Mayo and Look out Galway you have a star in Fionntan O Curraoin.
After the two games today I feel so much more confident about the future of Connacht Football.
UP THE WEST.
Yeah I thought it was a good, but not a great game.
Delighted with our lads. We've won 4 of the last 5 under 21 Connacht Titles. 3 Minors in succession. If the new senior manager cannot put some kind of a senior team together he won't have much about him.
When are the Quarters?
I thought Mayo were always the better team. Took the goals very well and the backs were pretty tight. A few players with potential on both teams but Mayo probably have the better team.
Disappointing from a Galway perpective but considering the lads out injured it was always going to be tough ask to win in Castlebar. To be leading mid way through the 2nd half and then to concede 3 goals in 5 minutes or so must have knocked the stuffing out of them. Hopefully they get some of the injuries cleared up in time for the quarter-final against Longford. We might see both teams in the semi-finals yet with a bit of luck.
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 18, 2010, 07:16:56 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on July 18, 2010, 02:09:18 PM
Going on what Mid-West said (Tommy Marren, not sure who's with him), it sounds poor enough. They said there's a lot of nerves on show, but it's v hard to know with minors. Last couple of years they've generally improved they went along so there's hope yet!
Bollix, MWR wrong yet again, great game bar some awful wides early on by both sides, a very entertaining Connacht Final.
Coen and Cillian O'Conner where great for Mayo and Look out Galway you have a star in Fionntan O Curraoin.
After the two games today I feel so much more confident about the future of Connacht Football.
UP THE WEST.
Relax, that quote was from half time in the minor game.
Connacht football isn't as bad as some suggested yesterday and isn't all hunky dorey today either, just because of a minor match and a senior match.
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on July 18, 2010, 07:28:10 PM
Disappointing from a Galway perpective but considering the lads out injured it was always going to be tough ask to win in Castlebar. To be leading mid way through the 2nd half and then to concede 3 goals in 5 minutes or so must have knocked the stuffing out of them. Hopefully they get some of the injuries cleared up in time for the quarter-final against Longford. We might see both teams in the semi-finals yet with a bit of luck.
Ya I heard the starting midfield was not the normal one and number 11 seemed to be helping in there to great effect I must say for long periods. He is a very good player. Didn't one of the normal Galway midfielders come on during the game!
Quote from: muppet on July 18, 2010, 07:28:32 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 18, 2010, 07:16:56 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on July 18, 2010, 02:09:18 PM
Going on what Mid-West said (Tommy Marren, not sure who's with him), it sounds poor enough. They said there's a lot of nerves on show, but it's v hard to know with minors. Last couple of years they've generally improved they went along so there's hope yet!
Bollix, MWR wrong yet again, great game bar some awful wides early on by both sides, a very entertaining Connacht Final.
Coen and Cillian O'Conner where great for Mayo and Look out Galway you have a star in Fionntan O Curraoin.
After the two games today I feel so much more confident about the future of Connacht Football.
UP THE WEST.
Relax, that quote was from half time in the minor game.
Connacht football isn't as bad as some suggested yesterday and isn't all hunky dorey today either, just because of a minor match and a senior match.
Ya I get that, but Connacht is not in as terminal state as the overshannon medja like to protray. I'm pretty sure Mayo will come right soon, Galway I am not so sure about. Leitrim will continue to be tough opposition and New Yourk and London Recession dividend or wha!
Delighted with the win... Any win at any grade against Galway is always nice. Those goals turned the game on its head and effectively killed off the contest, Galway were coming back into the game nicely at that stage. I think the quarterfinals are on the August Bank holiday weekend. Not sure though.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 18, 2010, 07:58:07 PM
Delighted with the win... Any win at any grade against Galway is always nice. Those goals turned the game on its head and effectively killed off the contest, Galway were coming back into the game nicely at that stage. I think the quarterfinals are on the August Bank holiday weekend. Not sure though.
The two goals from play where incredible rasping shots that would awaken the dead from the bowels of hell.
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 18, 2010, 08:40:43 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 18, 2010, 07:58:07 PM
Delighted with the win... Any win at any grade against Galway is always nice. Those goals turned the game on its head and effectively killed off the contest, Galway were coming back into the game nicely at that stage. I think the quarterfinals are on the August Bank holiday weekend. Not sure though.
The two goals from play where incredible rasping shots that would awaken the dead from the bowels of hell.
Have you been smoking Ulysses again?
Quote from: muppet on July 18, 2010, 08:46:02 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 18, 2010, 08:40:43 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 18, 2010, 07:58:07 PM
Delighted with the win... Any win at any grade against Galway is always nice. Those goals turned the game on its head and effectively killed off the contest, Galway were coming back into the game nicely at that stage. I think the quarterfinals are on the August Bank holiday weekend. Not sure though.
The two goals from play where incredible rasping shots that would awaken the dead from the bowels of hell.
Have you been smoking Ulysses again?
These 6.6% Scottish Ales hit the spot alright and have a spot of sunstroke from the match.
Well done to the minors.Galway have one or two who will make it through to the senior panel by all accounts. 3 in a row is great stuff.
Well done Tony Duffy and his team. Cillian O'Connor and those lads will give it everything and hopefully they'll give us a day in Croker yet.
Tubber abú ;D ;)
yes yes yes tubber inspyred mayoooooo o connor and duffy clogher the center of excellence
ggggg
Great stuff. Goals win games and Cillian O'Connor game up with the big play to get the peno by the sounds of it. Listened to it on mid west, commentary from Tommy Marren was shocking....he didn't know what was going on half the time and his co commentator, former minor manager, can't recall his name had to explain the situation about 5 times...
Quote from: Tubberman on July 18, 2010, 11:01:08 PM
Well done Tony Duffy and his team. Cillian O'Connor and those lads will give it everything and hopefully they'll give us a day in Croker yet.
Tubber abú ;D ;)
+1 ;D
Great win for the minors, delighted for Tony and Cillian ;D
Quote from: spuds on July 19, 2010, 02:20:20 AM
yes yes yes tubber inspyred mayoooooo o connor and duffy clogher the center of excellence
ggggg
Are you drunk Spuds? :D I take it you were in town after the match? ;)
Was there many around? ;D
Quote from: spuds on July 19, 2010, 02:20:20 AM
yes yes yes tubber inspyred mayoooooo o connor and duffy clogher the center of excellence
ggggg
How was work today Spuds? ;D
Well done to Tony and co.
Anyone think that O'Connor and Kirby will go on to follow Aiden O'Se or will we have to give them time?
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 19, 2010, 09:38:21 AM
Quote from: spuds on July 19, 2010, 02:20:20 AM
yes yes yes tubber inspyred mayoooooo o connor and duffy clogher the center of excellence
ggggg
Are you drunk Spuds? :D I take it you were in town after the match? ;)
Was there many around? ;D
Town was crazy in a good way.
So these Mayo v offaly/Galway v longford games are on the bank holiday weekend i guess they should/will be in Croke park?
Quote from: ross4life on July 19, 2010, 08:31:14 PM
So these Mayo v offaly/Galway v longford games are on the bank holiday weekend i guess they should be in Croke park?
They should double header them in Dr.Hyde, perfect location.
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 19, 2010, 08:33:15 PM
Quote from: ross4life on July 19, 2010, 08:31:14 PM
So these Mayo v offaly/Galway v longford games are on the bank holiday weekend i guess they should be in Croke park?
They should double header them in Dr.Hyde, perfect location.
Would save the traveling
On TG4 now, savage Mayo goals, great seeing them again.
Quote from: muppet on July 19, 2010, 08:25:54 PM
Quote from: spuds on July 19, 2010, 02:20:20 AM
yes yes yes tubber inspyred mayoooooo o connor and duffy clogher the center of excellence
ggggg
How was work today Spuds? ;D
Well done to Tony and co.
Anyone think that O'Connor and Kirby will go on to follow Aiden O'Se or will we have to give them time?
I hope they don't follow Parsons or O'Se's form this year, but given our record of inability to successfully bring promising talent through to senior, I wouldn't hold my breath.
Quote from: muppet on July 19, 2010, 08:25:54 PM
Anyone think that O'Connor and Kirby will go on to follow Aiden O'Se or will we have to give them time?
Personally muppet I had them earmarked even two years ago as potential Senior Inter County players.
What I would like to see is them getting a clean break and not even being involved in the county U21 set-up next year.
IMO you need a break year after minor before the serious stuff starts again. I know lads that went straight out of minor into U21 panels and they just didnt really didnt want to be there as they knew they had two more years ahead of them of the same hard training and sacrifices. Their hunger leaves and it leads to players burning out.
Its a lot to ask for a young lad to spend from the age of 17 potentially all the way to his 30's watching their diet, training regime and missing out on other things.
QuoteAnyone think that O'Connor and Kirby will go on to follow Aiden O'Se or will we have to give them time?
I don't think either will go straight to senior like Aiden O'Shea did if that's what you're asking.
Both look like good talents but is O'Connor more talented than his older brother? i.e. both are/were very good freetakers but contribution from play isn't that substantial I find. Would have to see more of Kirby to make an assessment there.
Anyway what the senior team really needs (moreso than midfielders or forwards) is some good defenders, especially corner backs. And if we could get one or two out of this minor team that would be great...
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 19, 2010, 08:44:30 PM
On TG4 now, savage Mayo goals, great seeing them again.
I cant seem to find the link, could you post it please...
Quote from: FL/MAYO on July 20, 2010, 05:50:08 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 19, 2010, 08:44:30 PM
On TG4 now, savage Mayo goals, great seeing them again.
I cant seem to find the link, could you post it please...
It was on TG4 (the T.V. Channel) but it might be here http://beo.tg4.ie/main.aspx?content=137343186945 (http://beo.tg4.ie/main.aspx?content=137343186945), I don't have flash so I can't check.
Are the venues selected for the quarter final's yet?
Quote from: ross4life on July 20, 2010, 10:52:23 PM
Are the venues selected for the quarter final's yet?
Date TBC - 31st July-1st-2nd August 2010
Just thinking they could stick the other games (Tyrone-Cork & Kerry-Armagh) in Salthill, isn't that the Galway Races might draw people to the match.
well the Gaa could play them all in Croke park by doing something like this?
31st july Saturday 1st minor quarter final 12pm
31st July Saturday 2nd minor quarter final 2pm
31st July Saturday 1st Senior quarter final 4pm
1st August Sunday 3rd Minor quarter final 12pm
1st August Sunday 2nd Senior quarter final 2pm
1st August Sunday 3rd Senior quarter final 4pm
2nd August Monday 4th minor quarter final 2pm
2nd August Monday 4th Senior quarter final 4pm
Quote from: ross4life on July 21, 2010, 12:58:59 AM
well the Gaa could play them all in Croke park by doing something like this?
31st july Saturday 1st minor quarter final 12pm Galway V Longford
31st July Saturday 2nd minor quarter final 2pm Mayo V Offaly
31st July Saturday 1st Senior quarter final 4pm Roscommon V
1st August Sunday 3rd Minor quarter final 12pm Tyrone V Cork
1st August Sunday 2nd Senior quarter final 2pm Meath V
1st August Sunday 3rd Senior quarter final 4pm Tyrone V
2nd August Monday 4th minor quarter final 2pm Kerry V Armagh
2nd August Monday 4th Senior quarter final 4pm Kerry V
You could tie these ones up aleady.
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 20, 2010, 10:12:38 PM
Quote from: FL/MAYO on July 20, 2010, 05:50:08 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 19, 2010, 08:44:30 PM
On TG4 now, savage Mayo goals, great seeing them again.
I cant seem to find the link, could you post it please...
It was on TG4 (the T.V. Channel) but it might be here http://beo.tg4.ie/main.aspx?content=137343186945 (http://beo.tg4.ie/main.aspx?content=137343186945), I don't have flash so I can't check.
Highlights here (Ireland only I think):
http://beo.tg4.ie/main.aspx?level=GAA2010&content=144947244033 (http://beo.tg4.ie/main.aspx?level=GAA2010&content=144947244033)
You can hear the disappointment in the commentators voice as the goals go in.
Ross4life there is zero chance of that Schedule.
All Quarters will be in Croke Park. They will be over two days next weekend - Saturday and Sunday or Sunday and Monday. If the GAA decide that the Dubs (if they are there) should get a separate date this will either be one of those days (last year it was the Bank Holiday Monday) or the following Saturday and one of the Quarters may be a curtain raiser to the hurling semi-final on Sunday 8th.
Quote from: Barney on July 21, 2010, 10:57:06 AM
Ross4life there is zero chance of that Schedule.
All Quarters will be in Croke Park. They will be over two days next weekend - Saturday and Sunday or Sunday and Monday. If the GAA decide that the Dubs (if they are there) should get a separate date this will either be one of those days (last year it was the Bank Holiday Monday) or the following Saturday and one of the Quarters may be a curtain raiser to the hurling semi-final on Sunday 8th.
All the senior/minor Quarter finals are confirmed for the July 31st August 1st/2nd (check gaa fixture list) it's just a option the gaa could do & seeing that the minor venues are still not decided it may happen?
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 19, 2010, 09:38:21 AM
Quote from: spuds on July 19, 2010, 02:20:20 AM
yes yes yes tubber inspyred mayoooooo o connor and duffy clogher the center of excellence
ggggg
Are you drunk Spuds? :D I take it you were in town after the match? ;)
Was there many around? ;D
not 100% sure great day bad job postin at end of it :D
we d be rightly fecked if it wasn t for the minors mighty lift for the green and red
Quote from: muppet on July 19, 2010, 08:25:54 PM
Quote from: spuds on July 19, 2010, 02:20:20 AM
yes yes yes tubber inspyred mayoooooo o connor and duffy clogher the center of excellence
ggggg
How was work today Spuds? ;D
Well done to Tony and co.
Anyone think that O'Connor and Kirby will go on to follow Aiden O'Se or will we have to give them time?
work suffered nearly as much as meself :P
QuoteAll the senior/minor Quarter finals are confirmed for the July 31st August 1st/2nd (check gaa fixture list) it's just a option the gaa could do & seeing that the minor venues are still not decided it may happen?
Zero chance. They do this every year. And every year people plan around. And every they change.
There will be one or two minors in Croker but not all of them.
I appreciate you are a novice at this stage of the championship ;)
Quote from: Barney on July 21, 2010, 05:14:42 PM
QuoteAll the senior/minor Quarter finals are confirmed for the July 31st August 1st/2nd (check gaa fixture list) it's just a option the gaa could do & seeing that the minor venues are still not decided it may happen?
I appreciate you are a novice at this stage of the championship ;)
:D
Be carefull Barney in 2015 he might be saying the same thing to you.
Quote from: Barney on July 21, 2010, 05:14:42 PM
QuoteAll the senior/minor Quarter finals are confirmed for the July 31st August 1st/2nd (check gaa fixture list) it's just a option the gaa could do & seeing that the minor venues are still not decided it may happen?
Zero chance. They do this every year. And every year people plan around. And every they change.
There will be one or two minors in Croker but not all of them.
I appreciate you are a novice at this stage of the championship ;)
well in 2006 us novice rossies picked up the cup unlike your Senior's :-*
Quote from: ross4life on July 21, 2010, 06:57:10 PM
Quote from: Barney on July 21, 2010, 05:14:42 PM
QuoteAll the senior/minor Quarter finals are confirmed for the July 31st August 1st/2nd (check gaa fixture list) it's just a option the gaa could do & seeing that the minor venues are still not decided it may happen?
Zero chance. They do this every year. And every year people plan around. And every they change.
There will be one or two minors in Croker but not all of them.
I appreciate you are a novice at this stage of the championship ;)
well in 2006 us novice rossies picked up the cup unlike your Senior's :-*
Our U-21s made up for it though it was earlier in the year.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 21, 2010, 07:40:34 PM
Quote from: ross4life on July 21, 2010, 06:57:10 PM
Quote from: Barney on July 21, 2010, 05:14:42 PM
QuoteAll the senior/minor Quarter finals are confirmed for the July 31st August 1st/2nd (check gaa fixture list) it's just a option the gaa could do & seeing that the minor venues are still not decided it may happen?
Zero chance. They do this every year. And every year people plan around. And every they change.
There will be one or two minors in Croker but not all of them.
I appreciate you are a novice at this stage of the championship ;)
well in 2006 us novice rossies picked up the cup unlike your Senior's :-*
Our U-21s made up for it though it was earlier in the year.
Indeed you did.....joke's aside would be nice for a repeat of 2006 was some craic among Mayo/rossies fan's in Dublin back then
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 21, 2010, 07:40:34 PM
well in 2006 us novice rossies picked up the cup unlike your Senior's :-*
Our U-21s made up for it though it was earlier in the year.
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Bet ye didnt play Kerry in that U 21 final ;) ;D
Quote from: Rossfan on July 21, 2010, 08:05:09 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 21, 2010, 07:40:34 PM
well in 2006 us novice rossies picked up the cup unlike your Senior's :-*
Our U-21s made up for it though it was earlier in the year.
Bet ye didnt play Kerry in that U 21 final ;) ;D
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No it was the Cork team that is now putting the shits up everyone.
Quote from: ross4life on July 21, 2010, 07:43:35 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 21, 2010, 07:40:34 PM
Quote from: ross4life on July 21, 2010, 06:57:10 PM
Quote from: Barney on July 21, 2010, 05:14:42 PM
QuoteAll the senior/minor Quarter finals are confirmed for the July 31st August 1st/2nd (check gaa fixture list) it's just a option the gaa could do & seeing that the minor venues are still not decided it may happen?
Zero chance. They do this every year. And every year people plan around. And every they change.
There will be one or two minors in Croker but not all of them.
I appreciate you are a novice at this stage of the championship ;)
well in 2006 us novice rossies picked up the cup unlike your Senior's :-*
Our U-21s made up for it though it was earlier in the year.
Indeed you did.....joke's aside would be nice for a repeat of 2006 was some craic among Mayo/rossies fan's in Dublin back then
& the Leitrims for the Semi