Question for the 26 neutral counties (no political connotations intended!)
I'd be split between Down and Kildare. Kildare because of the Armagh link, I'd love to see Geezer winning another All Ireland even if it isn't with Armagh and Down as I'd be sort of friendly with one of the players. Obviously there's no team I enjoy beating more than Down but I suppose I know a lot more Down supporters than any other county so I wouldn't mind seeing them win it.
Cork are still going to actually win it though but that's not the topic for this thread!
Dublin - Yes. Even though there are serious doubts about the quality of this side, I'd like to see them enter the Championship in 2011 as reigning champs. It'd be some craic.
Meath - Yes. Got a tough time over Sluddengate.
Kildare - Yes. Like McGeeney. Earley. Have family there.
Cork - No. Should've won it last year.
Down - Yes. Like Down's swagger.
Roscommon - Yes. For the craic.
Down.
Down. Failing that, Kildare.
kildare or Roscommon -would bridge along gap for both teams
Dublin- Have taken a lot of stick
Down - Play a good brand of football
Meath or Cork - Too much whinging from Cork Meath should have offered the re-play
Anybody but Dublin :)
Would like to see Kildare win it
Meath - No - NEVER
Kildare - Would not bother me
Cork - No - hard to warm to the langers
Down - Would not bother me
Roscommon - No, the journeys to Dublin would be horrendous
In order of preference:
1. Roscommon
2. Kildare
3. Down
4. Dublin
5. Cork
Down, simply because today has been the best football I've seen all year by far.
I like the way they played and the intensity they played with...it was a real team performance.
After them, Cork probably but based on the way the played last time out I wouldn't be surprised if they got beat the mara.
1) roscommon
2) down
3) kildare
4) dublin
5) meath
6) it gets called off due to war/famine/end of world
Good thread Tac. If it's not Ross then Kildare for me. Love to see Dermot Junior win the one medal his dad didnt but deserved. Also really admire McGeeney as a player and manager. Interesting character. Man of substance.
I can't say I have a real preference anymore. No offence meant to the Kerry and Tyrone lads but I'm glad it won't be one of them this year. I'd like to see Cork win it if only for all my talk about them :D and I know a few of them to boot. But I would be delighted to see any of the others win it too. I'd probably go for Kildare at a push as they've been close before but not done it and it would be good for football in the county.
1. Kildare - for the Armagh lads.
2. Roscommon - for the lulz.
3. Cork, Meath, Dublin - Meh.
6. Down - Didn't mind them winning today, but Jaysus, they'd be hard listened to if they went all the way.
I think we need a poll added.
Cork - To make up for last year, then maybe dublin for beating tyrone!;)
1) down
2) roscommon, cause its unlikely to happen
3) kildare, cause of McGeeny and O'Rourke
4) dublin, hill 16 deserve something
5) meath
6) cork
1 Kildare - Would bring Daz colour to Croker ;D
2 Roscommon - At least the Sheepstealers wouldnt be another boring winner
3 Down - if only to keep the kerrymen having nightmares about what might have been - especially JOC
4 Dublin - really like the new approach - plenty of kick ball - good to watch
Equal last Meath and Cork - if these 2 are in the final I may go to the Aran Islands for the day >:(
Thanks lads!
These lists are in reverse order aren't they?
1) Cork (c'mon Munster)
2) Roscommon
3) kildare,
4) Dublin
5) Meath/Down
Dublin/Down/Kildare
I would love to see Down bring Sam up North again but would also genuinly be delighted to see the Dubs win it. They showed great fire in their bellies today.
Dublin
Living in the Capital, married to a Dub and my two boys are Dubs.
I'd have a slightly preference for Meath, but regardless of who wins it will be a momentous win.
We're guaranteed bonfires, tens of thousands at the homecomings and a few months solid of celebrating.
It could be the like the glory days of the 90s in hurling, when the old guard didn't get a look in for a few years and the likes of Wexford and Clare came through from the doldrums.
Quote from: deiseach on July 31, 2010, 08:51:06 PM
In order of preference:
1. Roscommon
You are one true gentleman.
1) Roscommon
2) kildare
3) Down
4) Cork
5) Meath
6) Dublin
If any of the top 3 win, I'd be delighted for them
Quote from: Rossfan on July 31, 2010, 09:57:58 PM
Quote from: deiseach on July 31, 2010, 08:51:06 PM
In order of preference:
1. Roscommon
You are one true gentleman.
At the risk of getting mawkish, it would be a splendid tribute to Dermot Earley. Not that Roscommon need any extra incentive, but it would be a lovely story.
Anyone other than Cork or Meath would be fabulous. Consider the other four officially jinxed
If the flourbags win there won't be a horse milked in Kildare for a week.
Kildare
Meath
Cork
Roscommon
Dublin
Down
Current betting with PP
Cork 5/4 (ffs to win 3 matches)
Dublin 9/4
Down 7/2
Meath 8/1
Kildare 9/1
Roscommon 80/1
Quote from: Jinxy on July 31, 2010, 11:00:07 PM
If the flourbags win there won't be a horse milked in Kildare for a week.
:D
It's great to see it so wide open after two thoroughly enjoyable games today.
Wouldn't have a particular preference for AI but would like to see a Leinster county win out
- despite neighbourly rivalry I would be in the majority of Laoismen who wish the Lilywhites all the best
- living in Dublin I would not begrudge the Dubs victory
- Meath will fear nobody and good luck to them too.
An Dun
Benny Coulter for player of the year also
Quote from: The Worker on July 31, 2010, 11:52:55 PM
Benny Coulter for player of the year also
Let's not get carried away.
Quote from: Maguire01 on August 01, 2010, 12:10:24 AM
Quote from: The Worker on July 31, 2010, 11:52:55 PM
Benny Coulter for player of the year also
Let's not get carried away.
whos ur player of the year so far then
Quote from: The Worker on August 01, 2010, 12:10:57 AM
Quote from: Maguire01 on August 01, 2010, 12:10:24 AM
Quote from: The Worker on July 31, 2010, 11:52:55 PM
Benny Coulter for player of the year also
Let's not get carried away.
whos ur player of the year so far then
I'd have to think about it. But Coulter doesn't particularly stand out.
Quote from: Maguire01 on August 01, 2010, 12:20:10 AM
Quote from: The Worker on August 01, 2010, 12:10:57 AM
Quote from: Maguire01 on August 01, 2010, 12:10:24 AM
Quote from: The Worker on July 31, 2010, 11:52:55 PM
Benny Coulter for player of the year also
Let's not get carried away.
whos ur player of the year so far then
I'd have to think about it. But Coulter doesn't particularly stand out.
maybe think about your smart remarks in future then first
how many down games have you seen this year?
Quote from: The Worker on August 01, 2010, 12:21:42 AM
Quote from: Maguire01 on August 01, 2010, 12:20:10 AM
Quote from: The Worker on August 01, 2010, 12:10:57 AM
Quote from: Maguire01 on August 01, 2010, 12:10:24 AM
Quote from: The Worker on July 31, 2010, 11:52:55 PM
Benny Coulter for player of the year also
Let's not get carried away.
whos ur player of the year so far then
I'd have to think about it. But Coulter doesn't particularly stand out.
maybe think about your smart remarks in future then first
how many down games have you seen this year?
Smart remarks? Just my opinion.
I've seen the game against Donegal and today's game on TV; I was at the Tyrone game.
I didn't see the other 3 games, although they were obviously against lesser opposition, so it's harder to judge.
I admire Coulter as a player, but he's not standing out as a player of the year, although he has time yet.
Kildare - no time for Mr. Personality but like the cut of their jib.
Dublin - for the annoyance factor
Ross - fairytale
Meath - do it for Louth yis c***ts
Down - I was at Casement for their match against Tyrone and their second half performance was embarrassing. Tyrone could have bate them with 10 men so it would make a mockery of the thing if such a shower of shite won it.
Cork - horrible, striking counts.
Quote from: Maguire01 on August 01, 2010, 12:26:52 AM
Quote from: The Worker on August 01, 2010, 12:21:42 AM
Quote from: Maguire01 on August 01, 2010, 12:20:10 AM
Quote from: The Worker on August 01, 2010, 12:10:57 AM
Quote from: Maguire01 on August 01, 2010, 12:10:24 AM
Quote from: The Worker on July 31, 2010, 11:52:55 PM
Benny Coulter for player of the year also
Let's not get carried away.
whos ur player of the year so far then
I'd have to think about it. But Coulter doesn't particularly stand out.
maybe think about your smart remarks in future then first
how many down games have you seen this year?
Smart remarks? Just my opinion.
I've seen the game against Donegal and today's game on TV; I was at the Tyrone game.
I didn't see the other 3 games, although they were obviously against lesser opposition, so it's harder to judge.
I admire Coulter as a player, but he's not standing out as a player of the year, although he has time yet.
well you have said enough here, Coulters performance against Donegal wont be bettered this year.
Your opinion means nothing to me so keep it to yourself!
1.Roscommon
2.Kildare
3.Down
4.Cork
5.Dublin
6.Nope ;D
Quote from: The Worker on August 01, 2010, 12:30:17 AM
Quote from: Maguire01 on August 01, 2010, 12:26:52 AM
Quote from: The Worker on August 01, 2010, 12:21:42 AM
Quote from: Maguire01 on August 01, 2010, 12:20:10 AM
Quote from: The Worker on August 01, 2010, 12:10:57 AM
Quote from: Maguire01 on August 01, 2010, 12:10:24 AM
Quote from: The Worker on July 31, 2010, 11:52:55 PM
Benny Coulter for player of the year also
Let's not get carried away.
whos ur player of the year so far then
I'd have to think about it. But Coulter doesn't particularly stand out.
maybe think about your smart remarks in future then first
how many down games have you seen this year?
Smart remarks? Just my opinion.
I've seen the game against Donegal and today's game on TV; I was at the Tyrone game.
I didn't see the other 3 games, although they were obviously against lesser opposition, so it's harder to judge.
I admire Coulter as a player, but he's not standing out as a player of the year, although he has time yet.
well you have said enough here, Coulters performance against Donegal wont be bettered this year.
Your opinion means nothing to me so keep it to yourself!
There's a saying that One Swallow doesn't make a Summer. And no player gets Player of the Year on the basis of a first round performance.
And if we were to keep our opinions to ourselves, none of us would be on a discussion board.
I cant really choose between
Kildare or Roscommon, kildare are the best fans ive ever come across by a mile, i get on well with the rossies too, i loved all white colour kldare support bring, and there style is total football, roscommon are connacht but i think kildare have a better chance to be honest. Roscommon will be lifted by today, who knows?
I have a soft spot for the Dubs aswell, there workrate is unreal. The atmosphere they bring to games is class.
I was glad for Down today but from a Sligo perspective. Benny Coulter hasnt a hope of winning player of the year.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 01, 2010, 12:58:17 AM
I have a soft spot for the Dubs aswell, there workrate is unreal. The atmosphere they bring to games is class.
That'll be the whistles.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 01, 2010, 12:58:17 AM
I was glad for Down today but from a Sligo perspective. Benny Coulter hasnt a hope of winning player of the year.
You clearly missed their first round encounter with Donegal. :P
Quote from: Maguire01 on August 01, 2010, 01:03:49 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 01, 2010, 12:58:17 AM
I have a soft spot for the Dubs aswell, there workrate is unreal. The atmosphere they bring to games is class.
That'll be the whistles.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 01, 2010, 12:58:17 AM
I was glad for Down today but from a Sligo perspective. Benny Coulter hasnt a hope of winning player of the year.
You clearly missed their first round encounter with Donegal. :P
Ya sure i never even heard of Benny Coulter until today :P
Don't care a jot.
That said staying ahead of Meath and Cork on the role of honour would be nice but meh! Once we're gone I could care less.
roscommon all the way.... (my mammy is from there)
i'm peeved............. with tyrone!
and typsy!
oh well...
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 01, 2010, 12:58:17 AM
I cant really choose between
Kildare or Roscommon, kildare are the best fans ive ever come across by a mile, i get on well with the rossies too, i loved all white colour kldare support bring, and there style is total football, roscommon are connacht but i think kildare have a better chance to be honest. Roscommon will be lifted by today, who knows?
I have a soft spot for the Dubs aswell, there workrate is unreal. The atmosphere they bring to games is class.
I was glad for Down today but from a Sligo perspective. Benny Coulter hasnt a hope of winning player of the year.
Not sure about kildare fans. the ones i was near for the derry game were shocking. half cut and swearing all roud them in front of youngs ones. bad craic in my opinion but they were obviously not a representation of the whole county. Would love to see down win it just because the dismantled kerry (didn't see the match but listened to the radio and it was all one way). c'mon the rossies just for the craic but can't see them past cork
Quote from: ross matt on July 31, 2010, 08:58:23 PM
Good thread Tac. If it's not Ross then Kildare for me. Love to see Dermot Junior win the one medal his dad didnt but deserved. Also really admire McGeeney as a player and manager. Interesting character. Man of substance.
Yup, I'd agree with the above.
I'd love to see Ros win it but deep down I know there is no chance. Kildare have the capacity to go all the way I think. I've been watching them lately and I love the way they play. McGeeney is a top class manager and I believe Kildare will face Cork in final. The head says Cork but the heart says Kildare.
Portloasie in 2003 was one of my favourite days out as a Roscommon supporter, as much for the banter with the Kildare boys as anything else. I lived in Meath for six years and to borrow a phrase..."I'd love it you beat them.......I'd love it"....
Has to be Kildare with the strong Armagh connection although there's nobody in there that I wouldn't like to see winning it.
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 31, 2010, 09:49:39 PM
Dublin
Living in the Capital, married to a Dub and my two boys are Dubs.
Terrible disease that, Is there nothing you can do to cure them?
1 Dublin
2 Down/Roscommon
4 Kildare
5 Cork
Quote from: leenie on August 01, 2010, 03:40:28 AM
roscommon all the way.... (my mammy is from there)
i'm peeved............. with tyrone!
and typsy!
oh well...
Hungover much Leenie? :)
Hope Down can win it now,if not i would like to see Cork lift it.
1.Roscommon (little chance)
2.Kildare (for Dermot)
3.Down
4.Meath
5.Cork
6.Dublin (won more than everyone else in the list)
1. Dublin
2. Down
3. Roscommon
4. Kildare
5. Meath
6. Cork (most self-righteous crowd of hoors in Ireland!) ;)
down, all the way! bring on cork in the semi's :)
Quote from: takeyourownpath on August 01, 2010, 03:17:54 PM
down, all the way! bring on cork in the semi's :)
Eh, you're playing the winners of Kildare and Meath. Do keep up.
woulld love dubs to win it improving with every game if not then maybe down or kildare ::)
In order of preference.
1. Down - I always enjoyed the Down teams of the past. Just when I was really getting into football - Linden and Wee James were enthralling to me. I enjoy watching Benny Coulter and I think on their day they can play the most attractive and dangerous brand of football - they are always a goal threat - which isnt something you can say about every team.
2. Kildare - Was a big fan of Niall Buckley back in the day and the whole Kildare resurgence that saw them almost win it in the late 90s I think. Cannot warm to McGeeney at all however, but I'd still like to see the lilly whites take it down.
3. The Dubs - Even though they robbed the arses out of us in 1995 - Ive always enjoyed seeing a good Dublin team play. This is a good Dublin team, and I like the fact that they displayed some levels of intensity against Tyrone yesterday, that I hadnt seen since the Ty Ky 2003 semi final. I always liked Jayo - even though that goal in 1995 broke my heart. I am glad they moved on from Pillar. Bernard Brogan seemed like a good spud when interviewed yesterday after the game, even though I dont like the cut of his brother.
4. No real gra for either of the next quarterfinalists.
Down
Dublin
Kildare
Cork
Down
new York
Liverpool fc
Can't say I have a strong preference for any of the last four teams remaining. All have their good and bad points.
Cork. Plus, maybe the best team left and a good team to watch. Minus, that Peoples Republic Of Cork shite is hard to listen to and if they win it this year it will likely be the start of a run like Kerry and Tyrone had done in the last decade.
Dublin. Plus, they bring great colour to Croke Park for the big game. Minus, the Dublin based press will be masturbating hard for a "GAA needed a Dublin All Ireland win" line for years to come.
Down. Plus, a good team to watch, forwards played very well against Kerry. Minus, their support are awful shower of hoors to listen to at the best of times. They will be even harder to listen to if they get this All Ireland out of nowhere like 1994.
Kildare. Plus, it might put a smile again on Mc Geenys face. Minus, it might put a smile again on Mc Geenys face.
Anybody but that shower of cocky hoors from Leeside now.
1. Dublin
2. Kildare/Down
1,000,000. Cork
Quote from: Farrandeelin on August 01, 2010, 09:24:27 PM
Anybody but that shower of cocky hoors from Leeside now.
lol
Kildare or Down!
Down. I grew up listening to Micheal O'Hehir on the radio effuse about Paddy Doherty, Joe Lennon, Sean O'Neill. My dad went to all the games, a man from the 'Point.
Still, there's also great appeal in picturing Geezer raising Sam one more time.
No matter who wins it...will the supporters be kept off the field afterwards?
I have my doubts, somehow.
A small chance the Tyrone or Kerry supporters would have stayed put, seeing one or the other have been there for the last 7 years...but that's out the window now.
If Down win the all-ireland it won't matter if there's Sniper Towers around the ground there will be thousands of mourne men on the pitch, absolutley no chance of keeping us of the pitch!!!
My 4 preferred options in order of preference:
Kildare
Down
Dublin
Not awarded/championship abandoned
are cork really that disliked? i've had nothing but good experiences down on leeside. wouldnt bother me at all if they won it. in fact id be delighted for any of the 4 teams remaining to lift sam. great end to the championship coming up!
I'd like to see a Leinster team win it, preferably Kildare although 'It would be great for the GAA if Dublin won an All Ireland (copyright Irish Independent)'.
Failing a Leinster team, and in fact if Leinster had won one since 1999 or whenever it was, I'd love to see Down winning it.
Finally Cork, but not due to any negative feelings towards Cork. They are probably the best team in it, although not on current form, so would be worthy winners. But just to piss Zulu off :D
1. Dubs
2. Down
2. Kildare
4. Thon shower of striking, player power, roll over agin Kerry cnuts
I may be paranoid but Im picking up some subtle signals that Cork aren't that liked.
:'(
Don't be silly Chris.
You're not paranoid.
To update..
(1)Kildare (Dermot would like this)
(2) Cork (will make our 9 point defeat look better if they win the all Ireland)
(3) Down (for Ulster)
(4) Dublin (won it 22 times already)
Cork as have been telling anyone who'd listen since the start of the year that they'd win it, not a fan of the humble pie...
Failing that wouldn't have a problem with any of the other 3 winning it, it's been a good year for football (outside the Lake County)...
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 31, 2010, 09:49:39 PM
Dublin
Living in the Capital, married to a Dub and my two boys are Dubs.
Jaysus Gerry, can u not invoke the parentage rule or something??? :P
Down.
Down (Related to a few, Ulaidh Abu, Great brand of football, Great to watch, Excellent history in the game, 1994 V Derry at Celtic Park the greatest game ever played)
Kildare (Dermott, Geezer, Seems like pure blood and sweat has got them there, They have went a long time without one, respect to the guys in the hill given her 90!)
Cork (Up the rebels, memories of 1993, always sound, great Dual County)
Dublin (Widen the expansion of the games in the capitiol, stop all the D4 cricket/egg chaser chat for a while, show the success of the work been done on the ground)
Couldnt really begrudge any the chance to take it home, but hopefully Down take her.
Kildare ... 82 years is a long time , and of course the Earley factor.
Of the others Cork/Down/Dublin in that order.
It really is wide open now .
Kldare - They have had hell of a long wait.
1/ Kildare......lot of friends from there.
2/ Dublin.......the genuine GAA men from Dublin are very sound
3/ Down.......someone has to be 3 rd choice
4/ Cork.........I pray the wont. 1000 Cork fans for a Q/F means they should NEVER be allowed win anything. Tight-fisted shower.
Quote from: Oldira on August 06, 2010, 03:04:29 PM
1000 Cork fans for a Q/F means they should NEVER be allowed win anything. Tight-fisted shower.
I want to put in a word for the Cork fans. The fact that many of them left after the first match meant four of us were able to move from seats looking along the end line at the hill end of the Cusack to seats on the halfway line for the Meath-Kildare game.
1. Dublin - I want to see the African-Irish take to Gaelic Football in a big way.
2. Kildare - Theyre a Leinster team with Dermot Earley
3. Down - They have a great history with Offaly from the 60's
4. Cork - Someone has to be last.
Quote from: fearglasmor on August 06, 2010, 06:25:14 PM
1. Dublin - I want to see the African-Irish take to Gaelic Football in a big way.
2. Kildare - Theyre a Leinster team with Dermot Earley
3. Down - They have a great history with Offaly from the 60's
4. Cork - Someone has to be last.
I always like to see the Ulster teams win, but some of the crap fropm Down fans on this site is making it hard, so failing Down then Kildare for geezer and Aiden O'Rourke.