Here in Roscommon all semi finals are on this weekend. *
Senior
St Brigids v Clann na nGael
Western Gaels v Castlerea St Kevins
Intermediate
Boyle v St Michael's
Tulsk v Oran
Junior
Michael Glaveys v Shannon Gales
Fuerty v Strokestown B
* feel free to add your own championship fixtures
The Connacht draws is as follows
Senior
Quarter-Final - 27th October - Sligo v Roscommon
Semi-Final 1 - 10th November - Galway v Mayo
Semi-Final 2 - 10th November - Sligo or Roscommon v Leitrim
Final 24th November
Intermediate
Quarter-Final - 20th October - Mayo v Galway
Semi-Final 1 - 3rd November - Leitrim v Roscommon
Semi-Final 2 - 3rd November - Mayo or Galway v Sligo
Final 17th November
Junior
Quarter-Final - 20th October - Sligo v Roscommon
Semi-Final 1 - 3rd November Sligo or Roscommon v Leitrim
Semi-Final 2 3rd November Galway v Mayo
Final 16th November
Lads, at least aim to make it to all three Connacht finals with that draw. Sligo at home this year for Ros in senior, if won then away to the Lovelies?
Brigids, Boyle and Michael Glavey's for me.
Senior semi-finals in Galway
Salthill v St James
Corofin v Milltown
Intermediate final
Menlough v Claregalway
Not sure about the junior.
Was at the senior double header in Hyde park today the first game played in very strong winds & the odd shower was a poor watch, Castlerea almost went a full half without scoring and got two late goals to give the final scoreline a bit of flattering look. The 2nd game was close contested game & for the 3rd time this summer the AI champs have been put to the pin of their collar. After injury hit year good to see Donie Shine back on form but once again it was the experienced Frankie Dolan that got Brigids over the line.
Senior
St Brigids 1-7 Clann na nGael 0-9
Western Gaels 1-10 Castlerea 2-4
Intermediate
Boyle 1-14 St Michaels 1-7
Tulsk 1-15 Oran 0-9
Junior
Michael Glaveys 1-8 Shannon Gaels 1-7
Fuerty 1-14 Strokestown B 1-3
Both matches ruined by horrible weather and a horrible pitch at the Hyde. Brigids battled against gale-force wind and rain in the first half but had no real wind advantage in the second half thanks to the schizophrenic weather. Hard to read much into the result but Westies should provide the best possible test for Brigids in Roscommon this year.
And county-level refereeing. You gotta love it. Or hate it with a vengeance. Probably the later.
Quote from: Syferus on September 15, 2013, 11:31:22 PM
Both matches ruined by horrible weather and a horrible pitch at the Hyde. Brigids battled against gale-force wind and rain in the first half but had no real wind advantage in the second half thanks to the schizophrenic weather. Hard to read much into the result but Westies should provide the best possible test for Brigids in Roscommon this year.
And county-level refereeing. You gotta love it. Or hate it with a vengeance. Probably the later.
Considering the heavy rain & two games on it i thought the pitch held up fairly well & at least it was cut today plus the lines panted. So a draw you fancy for the final then as Brigids have only won by one point in their last two games. :D
Any Galway posters want to discuss their weekend games? Corofin v Salthill/Knocknacarra looks like tasty senior county final.
Quote from: Syferus on September 15, 2013, 11:31:22 PM
Both matches ruined by horrible weather and a horrible pitch at the Hyde. Brigids battled against gale-force wind and rain in the first half but had no real wind advantage in the second half thanks to the schizophrenic weather. Hard to read much into the result but Westies should provide the best possible test for Brigids in Roscommon this year.
And county-level refereeing. You gotta love it. Or hate it with a vengeance. Probably the later.
Admitting it is the first step.
Quote from: ross4life on September 15, 2013, 11:59:34 PM
Quote from: Syferus on September 15, 2013, 11:31:22 PM
Both matches ruined by horrible weather and a horrible pitch at the Hyde. Brigids battled against gale-force wind and rain in the first half but had no real wind advantage in the second half thanks to the schizophrenic weather. Hard to read much into the result but Westies should provide the best possible test for Brigids in Roscommon this year.
And county-level refereeing. You gotta love it. Or hate it with a vengeance. Probably the later.
Considering the heavy rain & two games on it i thought the pitch held up fairly well & at least it was cut today plus the lines panted. So a draw you fancy for the final then as Brigids have only won by one point in their last two games. :D
Any Galway posters want to discuss their weekend games? Corofin v Salthill/Knocknacarra looks like tasty senior county final.
Brigid have yet to even name their first 15. Cake saw his first action of the run-in today, Darren Dolan on the bench and Ian K an unused sub. Domo not back yet.
Today was as much about muggy conditions as Brigids but if we were to assume decent conditions and a near full-strength Brigids line-up then Westies are very unlikely to win, I simply think Westies are again clearly the next best thing to Brigids in Roscommon. Whether that translates into a result similar to Fhailes' or Clann's I'm not too sure but the standard of play should be at its highest level yet.
Some people are saying it's a sign of competitive championship that Brigids were ran close a few times but the standard left a lot to be desired today and Clann have to be aiming for a much better performance than that in the years to come if they're going to maximise their available talent.
Westies looked as good as you can look in those conditions and ending a game with 13 men on the field.
Quote from: Syferus on September 16, 2013, 12:24:33 AM
Brigid have yet to even name their first 15. Cake saw his first action of the run-in today, Darren Dolan on the bench and Ian K an unused sub. Domo not back yet.
Today was as much about muggy conditions as Brigids but if we were to assume decent conditions and a near full-strength Brigids line-up then Westies are very unlikely to win, I simply think Westies are again clearly the next best thing to Brigids in Roscommon. Whether that translates into a result similar to Fhailes' or Clann's I'm not too sure but the standard of player should be at its highest level yet.
Some people are saying it's a sign of competitive championship that Brigids were ran close a few times but the standard left a lot to be desired today and Clann have to be aiming for a much better performance than that in the years to come if they're going to maximise their available talent.
Westies looked as good as you can look in those conditions and ending a game with 13 men on the field.
Brigids have arguably the strongest panel of players in Connacht for example they were able to bring in Eoin Sheehy,Garvan Dolan as replacements and Darren Dolan,Conor McHugh came off the bench today. No matter the team they choose they always keep the spine of their side strong though how they replace Frankie,Mango,Senan in the years ahead will be very interesting
No sign it is competitive and hopefully that competitiveness in our club championship will bring on our county team. The Murtaghs,Shines etc are as good if not better than what Gaels have so no the standard of player won't be much different in the final & don't be expecting warm,sunny,calm weather in October either.
Quote from: ross4life on September 15, 2013, 11:59:34 PM
Quote from: Syferus on September 15, 2013, 11:31:22 PM
Both matches ruined by horrible weather and a horrible pitch at the Hyde. Brigids battled against gale-force wind and rain in the first half but had no real wind advantage in the second half thanks to the schizophrenic weather. Hard to read much into the result but Westies should provide the best possible test for Brigids in Roscommon this year.
And county-level refereeing. You gotta love it. Or hate it with a vengeance. Probably the later.
Considering the heavy rain & two games on it i thought the pitch held up fairly well & at least it was cut today plus the lines panted. So a draw you fancy for the final then as Brigids have only won by one point in their last two games. :D
Any Galway posters want to discuss their weekend games? Corofin v Salthill/Knocknacarra looks like tasty senior county final.
Tasty but a bit dull. Corofin seem to be there every year. Milltown had a great chance today as Corofin were reduced to 14 men for most of the game but like they often do, Corofin found a way to win.
In the other game Salthill managed to hold off their rivals from the other side of Galway city. St James might become the best team in the city sooner or later but not quite yet.
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on September 16, 2013, 01:10:40 AM
Quote from: ross4life on September 15, 2013, 11:59:34 PM
Quote from: Syferus on September 15, 2013, 11:31:22 PM
Both matches ruined by horrible weather and a horrible pitch at the Hyde. Brigids battled against gale-force wind and rain in the first half but had no real wind advantage in the second half thanks to the schizophrenic weather. Hard to read much into the result but Westies should provide the best possible test for Brigids in Roscommon this year.
And county-level refereeing. You gotta love it. Or hate it with a vengeance. Probably the later.
Considering the heavy rain & two games on it i thought the pitch held up fairly well & at least it was cut today plus the lines panted. So a draw you fancy for the final then as Brigids have only won by one point in their last two games. :D
Any Galway posters want to discuss their weekend games? Corofin v Salthill/Knocknacarra looks like tasty senior county final.
Tasty but a bit dull. Corofin seem to be there every year. Milltown had a great chance today as Corofin were reduced to 14 men for most of the game but like they often do, Corofin found a way to win.
In the other game Salthill managed to hold off their rivals from the other side of Galway city. St James might become the best team in the city sooner or later but not quite yet.
True it can get dull with the same old but Corofin remain your best bet to win the Connacht title & Ian Burke is massive addition to their forward line.
Sounded like Shine junior should have got a goal in the last couple of minutes?
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on September 16, 2013, 09:41:46 AM
Sounded like Shine junior should have got a goal in the last couple of minutes?
Goal? The big chance was a point that was missed. There was a half-chance at a goal earlier on but the final pass was way too slow and the man was smothered and Cake had to make a relatively simple (for the best keeper in Ireland) save.
Is McStay still managing Brigids?
Quote from: moysider on September 16, 2013, 09:55:52 AM
Is McStay still managing Brigids?
No. Last years selector Benny O Brien is now manager, with McHale training team.
Quote from: muppet on September 16, 2013, 12:11:27 AM
Quote from: Syferus on September 15, 2013, 11:31:22 PM
Both matches ruined by horrible weather and a horrible pitch at the Hyde. Brigids battled against gale-force wind and rain in the first half but had no real wind advantage in the second half thanks to the schizophrenic weather. Hard to read much into the result but Westies should provide the best possible test for Brigids in Roscommon this year.
And county-level refereeing. You gotta love it. Or hate it with a vengeance. Probably the later.
Admitting it is the first step.
The pitch in the Hyde is poor, down to the lack of clarity over ownership of the pitch. Hows that white elephant that is Eleverys McHale Park? Mayo's debt levels are bound to be a huge source of concern. Not long now till the troika are at the door of McHale.
Quote from: ross4life on September 16, 2013, 01:27:03 AM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on September 16, 2013, 01:10:40 AM
Quote from: ross4life on September 15, 2013, 11:59:34 PM
Quote from: Syferus on September 15, 2013, 11:31:22 PM
Both matches ruined by horrible weather and a horrible pitch at the Hyde. Brigids battled against gale-force wind and rain in the first half but had no real wind advantage in the second half thanks to the schizophrenic weather. Hard to read much into the result but Westies should provide the best possible test for Brigids in Roscommon this year.
And county-level refereeing. You gotta love it. Or hate it with a vengeance. Probably the later.
Considering the heavy rain & two games on it i thought the pitch held up fairly well & at least it was cut today plus the lines panted. So a draw you fancy for the final then as Brigids have only won by one point in their last two games. :D
Any Galway posters want to discuss their weekend games? Corofin v Salthill/Knocknacarra looks like tasty senior county final.
Tasty but a bit dull. Corofin seem to be there every year. Milltown had a great chance today as Corofin were reduced to 14 men for most of the game but like they often do, Corofin found a way to win.
In the other game Salthill managed to hold off their rivals from the other side of Galway city. St James might become the best team in the city sooner or later but not quite yet.
True it can get dull with the same old but Corofin remain your best bet to win the Connacht title & Ian Burke is massive addition to their forward line.
True. The one thing that Corofin always lacked to go all the way was maybe one or two more quality forwards. If they had those they would be hard to stop even outside Galway.
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on September 16, 2013, 01:29:24 PM
Quote from: ross4life on September 16, 2013, 01:27:03 AM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on September 16, 2013, 01:10:40 AM
Quote from: ross4life on September 15, 2013, 11:59:34 PM
Quote from: Syferus on September 15, 2013, 11:31:22 PM
Both matches ruined by horrible weather and a horrible pitch at the Hyde. Brigids battled against gale-force wind and rain in the first half but had no real wind advantage in the second half thanks to the schizophrenic weather. Hard to read much into the result but Westies should provide the best possible test for Brigids in Roscommon this year.
And county-level refereeing. You gotta love it. Or hate it with a vengeance. Probably the later.
Considering the heavy rain & two games on it i thought the pitch held up fairly well & at least it was cut today plus the lines panted. So a draw you fancy for the final then as Brigids have only won by one point in their last two games. :D
Any Galway posters want to discuss their weekend games? Corofin v Salthill/Knocknacarra looks like tasty senior county final.
Tasty but a bit dull. Corofin seem to be there every year. Milltown had a great chance today as Corofin were reduced to 14 men for most of the game but like they often do, Corofin found a way to win.
In the other game Salthill managed to hold off their rivals from the other side of Galway city. St James might become the best team in the city sooner or later but not quite yet.
True it can get dull with the same old but Corofin remain your best bet to win the Connacht title & Ian Burke is massive addition to their forward line.
True. The one thing that Corofin always lacked to go all the way was maybe one or two more quality forwards. If they had those they would be hard to stop even outside Galway.
They'll have to return to Kiltoom for the final if all goes to form. Would be some occasion to end the year on.
Quote from: Rudi on September 16, 2013, 10:55:45 AM
Quote from: muppet on September 16, 2013, 12:11:27 AM
Quote from: Syferus on September 15, 2013, 11:31:22 PM
Both matches ruined by horrible weather and a horrible pitch at the Hyde. Brigids battled against gale-force wind and rain in the first half but had no real wind advantage in the second half thanks to the schizophrenic weather. Hard to read much into the result but Westies should provide the best possible test for Brigids in Roscommon this year.
And county-level refereeing. You gotta love it. Or hate it with a vengeance. Probably the later.
Admitting it is the first step.
The pitch in the Hyde is poor, down to the lack of clarity over ownership of the pitch. Hows that white elephant that is Eleverys McHale Park? Mayo's debt levels are bound to be a huge source of concern. Not long now till the troika are at the door of McHale.
http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2012/0502/ireland/mayo-get-600000-write-off-from-creditors-192529.html (http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2012/0502/ireland/mayo-get-600000-write-off-from-creditors-192529.html)
Not really. Winning a few matches probably eases the pressure.
http://www.thescore.ie/
Sligo SFC semi-final
Tourlestrane were far too powerful for Curry winning by a surprisingly big 0-14 to 0-4 margin.
Having dominated the opening half Tourlestrane went in protecting a 0-9 to 0-1 lead at the break.
Curry improved slightly in the second period, but they never really threatened a Tourlestrane side who had strong displays from Eamonn O'Hara and Brian Egan. Tubbercurry will be Tourlestrane's opponents in the Sligo decider.
Galway SFC semi-finals
Holders Salthill/Knocknacarra were inspired by potent attackers Sean Armstrong and Seamie Crowe as they defeated St James' by 0-13 to 0-11 in a city derby at Pearse Stadium.
James', with Eoin Concannon highly effective early on, led by 0-6 to 0-2 before Salthill/Knocknacarra reeled off eight points without reply either side of half-time.
During that stint Armstrong and Crowe, who played youth team football with Robbie Keane at Wolverhampton Wanderers, were key contributors.
James' did rally in the second half, but Salthill, managed by former Galway goalkeeper Cathal McGinley, did enough to qualify for the county decider.
Armstrong scored 0-6 (2fs), while Crowe also registered four points from play for the Seasiders.
Despite the first half dismissal of Alan O'Donovan Corofin were able to dig out a 1-12 to 1-9 win over Milltown at Tuam Stadium.
Milltown's Michael Martin was in flying form, but Corofin were 0-6 to 0-5 ahead at the turnaround.
Then a Gary Sice goal proved to be the decisive blow as Corofin held on and they now face Salthill-Knocknacarra in the county final.
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Leitrim senior final will be St Marys v Mohill.
Ross, am I right in assuming the only county the Ros champions have to visit is Leitrim this year, any other ties are home fixtures?
Quote from: Syferus on September 16, 2013, 07:07:20 PM
Ross, am I right in assuming the only county the Ros champions have to visit is Leitrim this year, any other ties are home fixtures?
At senior level yes. At all levels the Connacht champions will face the Munster champions in the All Ireland series & i think its Ulster champs turn to travel to London.
Sligo Update.
In the SFC final neighbours Tourlestrane and Tubbercurry meet on October 6th. Tourlestrane seem to win it every second year and have loads of experience to call on as well and some good young emerging talent. They'd have to be favourites. Tubbercurry have won the most senior football titles in Sligo but haven't won the Owen B Hunt Cup since 1991. They have been very impressive throughout this years competition and everyone expects an exciting and close final.
The IFC is down to the semi finals which will take place on September 29th, with two West v. North games. In the first semi the Drumdliffe/Rosses Point (beaten in last 3 finals) take on Castleconnor. Calry/St Joseph's take on Easkey in the other semi final.
Sligo will have no representative in the Connacht Junior FC this year as all the clubs partaking in the JFC are club second teams. Town teams St Mary's and St. John's face off in the Junior A final, while St John's (3rd team) play Tourlestrane in the Junior B final - both games next Saturday. A fair achievement for St John's it must be said.
Quote from: magpie seanie on September 17, 2013, 11:04:48 AM
Sligo Update.
In the SFC final neighbours Tourlestrane and Tubbercurry meet on October 6th. Tourlestrane seem to win it every second year and have loads of experience to call on as well and some good young emerging talent. They'd have to be favourites. Tubbercurry have won the most senior football titles in Sligo but haven't won the Owen B Hunt Cup since 1991. They have been very impressive throughout this years competition and everyone expects an exciting and close final.
The IFC is down to the semi finals which will take place on September 29th, with two West v. North games. In the first semi the Drumdliffe/Rosses Point (beaten in last 3 finals) take on Castleconnor. Calry/St Joseph's take on Easkey in the other semi final.
Sligo will have no representative in the Connacht Junior FC this year as all the clubs partaking in the JFC are club second teams. Town teams St Mary's and St. John's face off in the Junior A final, while St John's (3rd team) play Tourlestrane in the Junior B final - both games next Saturday. A fair achievement for St John's it must be said.
They have been going well at schools level for a while too. Roughly what proportion of the school's players are with the Tubbercurry club? (and not with nearby clubs/Charlestown etc.)
Quote from: muppet on September 17, 2013, 12:17:45 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on September 17, 2013, 11:04:48 AM
Sligo Update.
In the SFC final neighbours Tourlestrane and Tubbercurry meet on October 6th. Tourlestrane seem to win it every second year and have loads of experience to call on as well and some good young emerging talent. They'd have to be favourites. Tubbercurry have won the most senior football titles in Sligo but haven't won the Owen B Hunt Cup since 1991. They have been very impressive throughout this years competition and everyone expects an exciting and close final.
The IFC is down to the semi finals which will take place on September 29th, with two West v. North games. In the first semi the Drumdliffe/Rosses Point (beaten in last 3 finals) take on Castleconnor. Calry/St Joseph's take on Easkey in the other semi final.
Sligo will have no representative in the Connacht Junior FC this year as all the clubs partaking in the JFC are club second teams. Town teams St Mary's and St. John's face off in the Junior A final, while St John's (3rd team) play Tourlestrane in the Junior B final - both games next Saturday. A fair achievement for St John's it must be said.
They have been going well at schools level for a while too. Roughly what proportion of the school's players are with the Tubbercurry club? (and not with nearby clubs/Charlestown etc.)
St. Attractas schools team would be made up of players from Tourlestrane, Tubbercurry, Curry, Coolaney/Mullinabreena, Bunninadden, Cloonacool and some from Charlestown (2 from this years winning team were Charlestown players). First 4 teams named would have majority of players.
Mayo are down to the final of Intermediate. Kilmaine v Kiltane. Kiltane would be favourites, but Kilmaine have been there or thereabouts for a number of years, this is their first final in quite some time however. In the Junior championship, Ardnaree are back in the final again. I cannot see them losing this year. They had their 'get-out-of-jail' match v Ballina B. Cill Chomáin and Louisburgh are in the other semi-final which ended in a draw the first time out.
The Senior Championship is at the quarter-final stages, due to be played the weekend 5th/6th of October. Castlebar Mitchels would be my favourites for the Moclair Cup, yet I spoke to a number of Ballintubber fans at the recent league match between Knockmore and themselves, they reckon that the 'Tubber won't be beaten, in Mayo. Hard to blame them really.
Surely COC is gone for the season after the AI final and weren't they saying Dillon needs surgery on the stomach injury when the season ends? If they were out or even just one of them Ballintubber's confidence seems misplaced. It'll take something special for the Mayo champions to beat Corofin/Salthill in the Connacht semi given the run-in they'll have.
A few results from today.
Ros Junior final Fuerty 0-16 Michael Glaveys 2-6
Leitrim Senior final St Mary's 2-14 Mohill 2-08
Sligo Intermediate Semi Finals, Calry St Josephs 2-15 Easkey 2-7,Castleconnor 1-10 Drumcliffe Rosses Point 3-13
Mayo Intermediate Final Kiltane 2-18 kilmaine 2-10
Also Cill Chomáin 2-14 Louisburgh 0-11 in the Mayo Junior Semi Final replay.
And another one Galway Intermediate final Claregalway 2-8 Menlough 1-12. Sligo,Roscommon,Galway senior finals all next Sunday i think.
Review of the Connacht draws
Senior
Quarter-Final 27th October Tubbercurry/Tourlestrane v St. Brigids/Western Gaels - Roscommon venue
Semi-Final 1 10th November Corofin/Salthill-Knocknacarra v Mayo winners - Galway venue
Semi-Final 2 10th November Quarter-Final Winner v St. Marys Kiltoghert
Final 24th November
Intermediate
Quarter-Final 20th October Kiltaine v Menlough
Semi-Final 1 3rd November Eslin v Boyle/Tulsk
Semi-Final 2 3rd November Quarter-Final Winner v Calry St. Josephs/Drumcliffe Rosses Point
Final 17th November
Junior
Quarter-Final 20th October Sligo v Fuerty
Semi-Final 1 3rd November Quarter-Final Winner v Leitrim
Semi-Final 2 3rd November Oileain Arainn v Ardnaree Sarsfields/Cill Chomain
Final 16th November
Remaining Leitrim,Sligo junior sides are B teams so i'm not sure does that mean Fuerty are into the final or not.
Quote from: ross4life on September 29, 2013, 09:19:52 PM
And another one Galway Intermediate final Claregalway 2-8 Menlough 1-12. Sligo,Roscommon,Galway senior finals all next Sunday i think.
Review of the Connacht draws
Senior
Quarter-Final 27th October Tubbercurry/Tourlestrane v St. Brigids/Western Gaels - Roscommon venue
Semi-Final 1 10th November Corofin/Salthill-Knocknacarra v Mayo winners - Galway venue
Semi-Final 2 10th November Quarter-Final Winner v St. Marys Kiltoghert
Final 24th November
Intermediate
Quarter-Final 20th October Kiltaine v Menlough
Semi-Final 1 3rd November Eslin v Boyle/Tulsk
Semi-Final 2 3rd November Quarter-Final Winner v Calry St. Josephs/Drumcliffe Rosses Point
Final 17th November
Junior
Quarter-Final 20th October Sligo v Fuerty
Semi-Final 1 3rd November Quarter-Final Winner v Leitrim
Semi-Final 2 3rd November Oileain Arainn v Ardnaree Sarsfields/Cill Chomain
Final 16th November
Remaining Leitrim,Sligo junior sides are B teams so i'm not sure does that mean Fuerty are into the final or not.
I think the Sligo final was deferred for a week to avoid a clash with the FAI cup semi in the showgrounds next sunday
St Brigids 1-13 Western Gaels 0-9.
Expected 4th Roscommon title in row for Brigids. Decent 1st half Brigids only leading by a point 7-6 then Brigids stepped it up in the 2nd half especially the three wish men Frankie,Senan,Mango to win by a bit to spare. Sligo champions next up and it going to take a top team to stop them from winning a 4th Connacht title in a row.
I Presume the Sligo,Galway senior finals will be played next Sunday? In Mayo senior championship quarter final wins for Castlebar,Knockmore,Breaffy and Charlestown.
Regarding the Sligo/Leitrim Junior champions being 'B' sides, surely the county will nominate some other team to fill in? seanie, Sligonian or anyone involved would know the score better.
Again re the junior c'ship the Galway representatives that play the winners of Ardnaree vs Kilcommon will be Headford not Oileann Arainn.
Headford beat Oileann Arainn 3-13 to 2-10 in the West Galway final last weekend.
Quote from: galwayman on October 06, 2013, 10:45:04 PM
Again re the junior c'ship the Galway representatives that play the winners of Ardnaree vs Kilcommon will be Headford not Oileann Arainn.
Headford beat Oileann Arainn 3-13 to 2-10 in the West Galway final last weekend.
Connacht GAA fixture section had Oileain Arainn instead of Headford. Its now updated.
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Connacht senior championship odds
St Brigids 10/11
Corofin 2/1
Castlebar 13/2
Salthill 8/1
Tourlestrane 22/1
St Marys 22/1
Breaffy 33/1
Charlestown 66/1
Tubbercurry 80/1
If Corofin could settle on their best team they could be hard to stop.
Lots of talented players in that club.
I read somewhere that 8 of the 10 players that won the Kilmacud sevens on All Ireland weekend did not play in the county semi final.
Not even on the list of odds. Jesus if we do topple the Mitchels it'll be something else!
Mitchells seem great odds. Hard to see brigids going again
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on October 07, 2013, 09:36:59 AM
Mitchells seem great odds. Hard to see brigids going again
Home Connacht final beckoning and they played excellently with a raft of injuries yesterday. Corofin or no Corofin, Brigids beat them playing badly three years ago and Corofin aren't the only ones who have 'improved' since then.
Is there any Brigids CLUB members that post on the board
Quote from: sans pessimism on October 07, 2013, 10:45:51 AM
Is there any Brigids CLUB members that post on the board
I think Syferus bought the commentary, analysis and cheerleading rights until 2025.
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on October 07, 2013, 09:36:59 AM
Mitchells seem great odds. Hard to see brigids going again
Castlebar were seriously impressive. I think I might throw a silly 10 bob on them for the AI at this stage, no harm in having a punt. Depth of talent is huge within the squad.
But if there is a team who can do a job on them it's our neighbours. Honestly would like to see Knockmore turn them over.
Quote from: ballinaman on October 07, 2013, 11:57:47 AM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on October 07, 2013, 09:36:59 AM
Mitchells seem great odds. Hard to see brigids going again
Castlebar were seriously impressive. I think I might throw a silly 10 bob on them for the AI at this stage, no harm in having a punt. Depth of talent is huge within the squad.
But if there is a team who can do a job on them it's our neighbours. Honestly would like to see Knockmore turn them over.
You'd know we've been poor enough when Ballina folk are wishing us well
We prefer being dirty and despised
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 06, 2013, 10:14:28 PM
Regarding the Sligo/Leitrim Junior champions being 'B' sides, surely the county will nominate some other team to fill in? seanie, Sligonian or anyone involved would know the score better.
All the teams in Junior in Sligo this year were "B" teams so can't even nominate one. Next year we will have a rep - Owenmore Gaels lost the Intermediate relegation final replay at the weekend so they'll be the only "A" team in JFC next year.
I'm a brigids club member. Think there are 2/3 more that would come on here for a read once in a while.
Quote from: PadraicHenryPearse on October 07, 2013, 03:13:40 PM
I'm a brigids club member. Think there are 2/3 more that would come on here for a read once in a while.
Brigids member too. Decent win yesterday without Domican, Kilbride, Darren Dolan etc. Frankie took his goal well and nealy scored a spectuclar one, his bro Garvan should have had one near the end. Corofin in Kiltoom would be a nice one for the final, assuming we don't slip up prior to this.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 07, 2013, 07:38:11 AM
Not even on the list of odds. Jesus if we do topple the Mitchels it'll be something else!
Yep Paddypower aren't going to include Knockmore by the looks of it.
http://www.paddypower.com/bet/gaa-sports/gaa-football/connacht-club-football?ev_oc_grp_ids=22284
Quote from: Rudi on October 07, 2013, 03:33:38 PM
Quote from: PadraicHenryPearse on October 07, 2013, 03:13:40 PM
I'm a brigids club member. Think there are 2/3 more that would come on here for a read once in a while.
Brigids member too. Decent win yesterday without Domican, Kilbride, Darren Dolan etc. Frankie took his goal well and nealy scored a spectuclar one, his bro Garvan should have had one near the end. Corofin in Kiltoom would be a nice one for the final, assuming we don't slip up prior to this.
Prenty has decided clubs can't host Connacht finals at home anymore after the Corofin boys had a bout of the ye olde hooliganisms in Kiltoom three years ago. Brigids will have to mms do with the Hyde if they make the Connacht final.
Quote from: PadraicHenryPearse on October 07, 2013, 03:13:40 PM
I'm a brigids club member. Think there are 2/3 more that would come on here for a read once in a while.
Great PHP-We have the multi club rossie/wannabemayoman doing all the sound bites for ye-he needs someone to take the pressure off(off us in fact!).
Quote from: sans pessimism on October 07, 2013, 05:39:58 PM
Quote from: PadraicHenryPearse on October 07, 2013, 03:13:40 PM
I'm a brigids club member. Think there are 2/3 more that would come on here for a read once in a while.
Great PHP-We have the multi club rossie/wannabemayoman doing all the sound bites for ye-he needs someone to take the pressure off(off us in fact!).
Have you not recovered from the All-Roscommon Connacht final last year or something, Sans?
It's ok, Ballagh lost yesterday so we'll only have the one entrant this year.
Quote from: Syferus on October 07, 2013, 05:44:41 PM
Quote from: sans pessimism on October 07, 2013, 05:39:58 PM
Quote from: PadraicHenryPearse on October 07, 2013, 03:13:40 PM
I'm a brigids club member. Think there are 2/3 more that would come on here for a read once in a while.
Great PHP-We have the multi club rossie/wannabemayoman doing all the sound bites for ye-he needs someone to take the pressure off(off us in fact!).
Have you not recovered from the All-Roscommon Connacht final last year or something, Sans?
It's ok, Ballagh lost yesterday so we'll only have the one entrant this year.
Did you not venture to Gods country yday Sy to see the 2012 MAYO champions lose their crown in the MAYO championship-still It'll ease the pressure on ya this year....you'll be able to settle for following the rossies-at least until the business end of the AI series when you'll be dustin down the mighty Red and Green colours again ;)
Quote from: Syferus on October 07, 2013, 05:44:41 PM
It's ok, Ballagh lost yesterday so we'll only have the one entrant this year.
Lovely to see the large number of Ballagh businesses that sponsored or contributed to Western Gaels funds listed in the programme on Sunday.
True Ros patriots.
Pity WG didn't deliver but just not good enough.
Still the way is clear for Syfín to re mount the St B bandwagon. ::)
Today results
Sligo senior final
Tubbercurry 0-10 Tourlestrane 0-13
Galway senior final
Corofin 2-13 Salthill/Knocknacarra 0-7
Mayo senior semi finals
Breaffy 1-15 Charlestown 1-6
Knockmore 0-09 Castlebar 3-07
Connacht senior odds will be interesting after those results.
Hardly..
Bridget's will be evens
Corofin will be 7/4 and you can name your own price on the rest.
The mayo champs will find it hard to come down to earth after winning
to be ready for a team as experienced and battle hardened as Corofin.
ross4life, Fuerty are indeed in the Connacht Junior Final. They await the winners of Headford/Cill Chomáin on the 16th of November.
Getting a bye to the final won't do them any favours.
Can't think of anywhere else to put this bit of info -
Connacht 2014 Draws -
Minor
Prelim (A) Sligo v Galway.
Semi-Final: A v MayoWR
Roscommon v Leitrim
U21
Prelim: (A) MayoWR v Roscommon.
Semi-Final: Sligo v A.
Galway v Leitrim
2 of the best teams in the Country meeting in March in the U21. Hopefully the Rhus will be lamenting the absence of a back door.
At Minor Laythrum will fancy their chances of winning their A.I. in June as we've been poor at U16 the last couple of years while they've been dacent.
Quote from: Rossfan on October 15, 2013, 10:46:44 AM
Can't think of anywhere else to put this bit of info -
Connacht 2104 Draws -
Minor
Prelim (A) Sligo v Galway.
Semi-Final: A v MayoWR
Roscommon v Leitrim
U21
Prelim: (A) MayoWR v Roscommon.
Semi-Final: Sligo v A.
Galway v Leitrim
2 of the best teams in the Country meeting in March in the U21. Hopefully the Rhus will be lamenting the absence of a back door.
At Minor Laythrum will fancy their chances of winning their A.I. in June as we've been poor at U16 the last couple of years while they've been dacent.
Last year's U16 team was a step ahead of Leitrim's, even if they did with a Manning Shield against a gassed Sligo team. Hopefully Fergie stays on as another AIQF is very doable.
Ros-Mayo should be some battle at U21.
Quote from: Syferus on October 15, 2013, 06:40:54 PM
At Minor Laythrum will fancy their chances of winning their A.I. in June as we've been poor at U16 the last couple of years while they've been dacent.
Last year's U16 team was a step ahead of Leitrim's, even if they did with a Manning Shield against a gassed Sligo team.
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Please stop making a bigger lúdramán of yourself than you are already -
2012 Fr Manning cup - Roscommon 2-16 Leitrim 3-10
2013 Fr Manning cup - Leitrim 3-10 0-4 Roscommon
Ted Webb cup - Roscommon 1-5 2-6 LeitrimAnd who's been firing chemical weapons into Sligo??? I know the rhubarbs are capable of a lot of things but they've hardly gone that far ???
Quote from: Rossfan on October 16, 2013, 10:52:56 AM
Quote from: Syferus on October 15, 2013, 06:40:54 PM
At Minor Laythrum will fancy their chances of winning their A.I. in June as we've been poor at U16 the last couple of years while they've been dacent.
Last year's U16 team was a step ahead of Leitrim's, even if they did with a Manning Shield against a gassed Sligo team.
Please stop making a bigger lúdramán of yourself than you are already -
2012 Fr Manning cup - Roscommon 2-16 Leitrim 3-10
2013 Fr Manning cup - Leitrim 3-10 0-4 Roscommon
Ted Webb cup - Roscommon 1-5 2-6 LeitrimAnd who's been firing chemical weapons into Sligo??? I know the rhubarbs are capable of a lot of things but they've hardly gone that far ???
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Ted Webb Shield winners last year and we made the Manning Cup final and were gassed we we lost that one - it was played two days after the Ted Webb finals. Leitrim only made the Manning Shield, nothing else. We had a significantly better season.
U-16s is the key to the future everyone! :D
Best of luck to Kiltane tomorrow as they venture into Connacht.
Congrats to Boyle on winning Ros intermediate final 2-12 to 2-9 v Tulsk. Another result, Connacht IFC QF - Kiltane 1-15 Menlough 0-9
Connacht IFC semi finals set for Nov 3rd
Eslin(Leitrim) v Boyle- Roscommon venue
Drumcliffe Rosses Point(Sligo) v Kiltane - Mayo venue
Quote from: ross4life on October 20, 2013, 04:51:09 PM
Congrats to Boyle on winning Ros intermediate final 2-12 to 2-9 v Tulsk. Another result, Connacht IFC QF - Kiltane 1-15 Menlough 0-9
Connacht IFC semi finals set for Nov 3rd
Eslin(Leitrim) v Boyle- Roscommon venue
Drumcliffe Rosses Point(Sligo) v Kiltane - Mayo venue
Eslin won the Junior Chamionship in 2010 and played my own club in the Connacht Junior final. They had a decent player up front called Conor Beirne. Is he still playing?
Conor Berine is only 21/22 so I'd imagine he is still playing. He was one of the 4 dropped from the Leitrim Senior panel before the championship for discipline reasons.
Quote from: From the Bunker on October 20, 2013, 08:26:38 PM
Quote from: ross4life on October 20, 2013, 04:51:09 PM
Congrats to Boyle on winning Ros intermediate final 2-12 to 2-9 v Tulsk. Another result, Connacht IFC QF - Kiltane 1-15 Menlough 0-9
Connacht IFC semi finals set for Nov 3rd
Eslin(Leitrim) v Boyle- Roscommon venue
Drumcliffe Rosses Point(Sligo) v Kiltane - Mayo venue
Eslin won the Junior Chamionship in 2010 and played my own club in the Connacht Junior final. They had a decent player up front called Conor Beirne. Is he still playing?
He is indeed would be around 22 now & scored all of Eslin scores in the Leitrim Inter final, good county player also but like his brother Mossy has discipline problems.
Quote from: ross4life on October 20, 2013, 08:42:22 PM
He is indeed would be around 22 now & scored all of Eslin scores in the Leitrim Inter final, good county player also but like his brother Mossy has discipline problems.
Harsh to say they have discipline problems. Have they incurred the wrath of referees anywhere over the years?
Maybe they enjoy a pint or two........ ;)
Mayo senior final & Connacht senior quarter final on this Sunday & Brigids,Castlebar expected to progress. A recap of the Connacht championship fixtures.
Senior
Quarter-Final 27th October
2pm- Hyde Park - St. Brigids v Tourlestrane
Semi Finals 10th November
2pm - Galway venue - Corofin v Castlebar Mitchels/Breaffy
2pm - Sligo/Leitrim venue - St. Marys Kiltoghert v St. Brigids v Tourlestrane
Final 24th November
Intermediate
Semi Finals November 3rd
1 30 PM - Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada - Eslin v Boyle
3 30 PM - MacHale Park - Drumcliffe Rosses Point v Kiltane
Final November 17th
Junior
Semi final November 3rd
2 00 PM - MacHale Park - Headford v Cill Chomain
Final 16th November
Fuerty v
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London senior final also on this Sunday Kingdom Kerry Gaels v Tir Chonaill Gaels & the winner of the senior Connacht championship will have trip over to Ruislip in the middle of December. I presume its the same at other levels though at junior level you had to face the Manchester winners.
Quote from: ross4life on October 25, 2013, 07:45:15 PM
Mayo senior final & Connacht senior quarter final on this Sunday & Brigids,Castlebar expected to progress. A recap of the Connacht championship fixtures.
Senior
Quarter-Final 27th October
2pm- Hyde Park - St. Brigids v Tourlestrane
Semi Finals 10th November
2pm - Galway venue - Corofin v Castlebar Mitchels/Breaffy
2pm - Sligo/Leitrim venue - St. Marys Kiltoghert v St. Brigids v Tourlestrane
Final 24th November
Intermediate
Semi Finals November 3rd
1 30 PM - Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada - Eslin v Boyle
3 30 PM - MacHale Park - Drumcliffe Rosses Point v Kiltane
Final November 17th
Junior
Semi final November 3rd
2 00 PM - MacHale Park - Headford v Cill Chomain
Final 16th November
Fuerty v
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London senior final also on this Sunday Kingdom Kerry Gaels v Tir Chonaill Gaels & the winner of the senior Connacht championship will have trip over to Ruislip in the middle of December. I presume its the same at other levels though at junior level you had to face the Manchester winners.
Can see three Roscommon enterants feature in the three Connacht finals this year. Will be huge for any of them to win, even Brigids.
Juniors play the winners of Britain not Manchester. One of the British qf on this Sunday anyway though no sure abou the rest.
Quote from: Zulu on October 26, 2013, 12:20:17 PM
Juniors play the winners of Britain not Manchester. One of the British qf on this Sunday anyway though no sure abou the rest.
Yes that would be correct. Was wrong about the Connacht winners facing the London champions as its Ulster champs turn this year.
Best wishes to my home club tourlestrane today against the ai champions.
You never know, we usually are good when no one gives us a chance. Although we are up against a very good team
Out of the country at the moment and only have poor wifi on my phone, if someone can post updates on the Mayo co final, I'd appreciate it
Brigid's 1-06 to Tourlestrane 0-01 HT.
Easier than expected so far. Serious downpour ongoing and Tourle will have the wind advantage in the second half.
Brigid's 2-10 Tourlestrane 0-09 FT.
Brigid's ran away with it early in the second half with a goal and some good team points. Goal came from a mis-placed EOH pass. Tourlestrane to their credit ended well (Cake had to make a circus save) but the contest was long over and Brigid's had cleared the bench by that point.
Good performance but further progress is needed in the next game if a Connacht title is in Brigids' future.
Goal Danny Kirby.
Breaffy 0-02 Mitchells 1-01
Irwin free makes it Breaffy 0-03 Mitchells 1-02
Breaffy 0-04 Mitchells 1-06 HT
Mitchells moving the ball quickly compared to Breaffy...looking like they have more scoring options. If Breaffy dominate midfield in the 2nd half and with strong wind, aren't out of it yet.
Mitchells very deserving winners. Far too laboured up front, though, and if they don't improve massively in that area Corofin will railroad them.
Thanks lads
Quote from: Syferus on October 27, 2013, 03:39:29 PM
Brigid's 2-10 Tourlestrane 0-09 FT.
Brigid's ran away with it early in the second half with a goal and some good team points. Goal came from a mis-placed EOH pass. Tourlestrane to their credit ended well (Cake had to make a circus save) but the contest was long over and Brigid's had cleared the bench by that point.
Good performance but further progress is needed in the next game if a Connacht title is in Brigids' future.
Goals came at crucial times for Brigids. They were struggling to breakdown the packed Tourlestrane defence for first goal and were only 4 up with gale at their backs late in the first half. 2 defenders went to pick ball up, it spilled out to Dolan who side footed in. Woeful by EOH for second goal, kicked ball across the pitch to. Brigids man. Game was still up for grabs at that stage despite the score line as wind was so strong.
Winter football suits this Brigids team as they are big strong physical team. They will be hard beaten especially if they get a few players back. Tourlestrane lacked physical strength to compete at times today.
Quote from: Syferus on October 27, 2013, 05:06:33 PM
Mitchells very deserving winners. Far too laboured up front, though, and if they don't improve massively in that area Corofin will railroad them.
That I fear is the end of the road for Mitchels. But don't underestimate the conditions both teams had to play in.
Poor game in Hyde park i don't think Tourlestrane helped themselves with their negative tactics, why they didn't throw off the shackles like Clan,St Faithleachs did v Brigids was strange. A comfortable win for Brigids so they won't be complaining & onto to Carrick now. The likes of Glencar,Kiltubrid have pushed them all the way and they will know what to expect from the Leitrim champions.
Only got to see the 1st half of the Mayo final Barry Moran really stood out against the O'Sheas & for me hes the best all round midfielder Mayo have but i suppose its about keeping him fit.
Quote from: ross4life on October 27, 2013, 07:36:13 PM
Poor game in Hyde park i don't think Tourlestrane helped themselves with their negative tactics, why they didn't throw off the shackles like Clan,St Faithleachs did v Brigids was strange. A comfortable win for Brigids so they won't be complaining & onto to Carrick now. The likes of Glencar,Kiltubrid have pushed them all the way and they will know what to expect from the Leitrim champions.
Only got to see the 1st half of the Mayo final Barry Moran really stood out against the O'Sheas & for me hes the best all round midfielder Mayo have but i suppose its about keeping him fit.
Oh it is! He was one of our best players in 2012. Forgotten about this year due to injury.
Results from today
Intermediate semi Finals Eslin 1-5 Boyle 4-22, Kiltane 2-12 Drumcliffe Rosses Point 4-5
Junior semi final
Headford 1-11 Cill Chomain 1-7
The very best of luck to Fuerty,Boyle in the Connacht finals.
Quote from: ross4life on November 03, 2013, 05:03:23 PM
Results from today
Intermediate semi Finals Eslin 1-5 Boyle 4-22, Kiltane 2-12 Drumcliffe Rosses Point 4-5
Junior semi final
Headford 1-11 Cill Chomain 1-7
The very best of luck to Fuerty,Boyle in the Connacht finals.
Some game between Kiltane and Drumcliffe Rosses Point. Kiltane led by 11 at the beginning of the second half. Fair dues to DRP to sticking with it and nearly catching the Mayo side.
It would be awful if Drumcliffe actually won the bloody game!
Quote from: Farrandeelin on November 03, 2013, 08:03:56 PM
It would be awful if Drumcliffe actually won the bloody game!
Oh, I know that. Hope it's the kick up the arse Kiltane probably need to push on. Still respect to DRP in sticking with it.
Quote from: From the Bunker on November 03, 2013, 07:59:51 PM
Some game between Kiltane and Drumcliffe Rosses Point. Kiltane led by 11 at the beginning of the second half. Fair dues to DRP to sticking with it and nearly catching the Mayo side.
Yes sounded like a good game alright only caught the 2nd half on mid west, Sligo intermediate sides are getting into a habit with these fightbacks http://www.independent.ie/regionals/sligochampion/sport/bunninaddens-sensational-win-in-connacht-championship-28913298.html
Less said about the effort from Eslin the better. Should be a good high scoring final with plenty of forward talent on show.
Quote from: ross4life on November 03, 2013, 08:50:31 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on November 03, 2013, 07:59:51 PM
Some game between Kiltane and Drumcliffe Rosses Point. Kiltane led by 11 at the beginning of the second half. Fair dues to DRP to sticking with it and nearly catching the Mayo side.
Yes sounded like a good game alright only caught the 2nd half on mid west, Sligo intermediate sides are getting into a habit with these fightbacks http://www.independent.ie/regionals/sligochampion/sport/bunninaddens-sensational-win-in-connacht-championship-28913298.html
Less said about the effort from Eslin the better. Should be a good high scoring final with plenty of forward talent on show.
Eslin only won the Sligo Junior Championship a couple of years ago. So Winning the Sligo Intermediate Championship was always going to be the height of their possible achievements.
Quote from: From the Bunker on November 03, 2013, 09:27:29 PM
Quote from: ross4life on November 03, 2013, 08:50:31 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on November 03, 2013, 07:59:51 PM
Some game between Kiltane and Drumcliffe Rosses Point. Kiltane led by 11 at the beginning of the second half. Fair dues to DRP to sticking with it and nearly catching the Mayo side.
Yes sounded like a good game alright only caught the 2nd half on mid west, Sligo intermediate sides are getting into a habit with these fightbacks http://www.independent.ie/regionals/sligochampion/sport/bunninaddens-sensational-win-in-connacht-championship-28913298.html
Less said about the effort from Eslin the better. Should be a good high scoring final with plenty of forward talent on show.
Eslin only won the Sligo Junior Championship a couple of years ago. So Winning the Sligo Intermediate Championship was always going to be the height of their possible achievements.
Given they're a Leitrim club that was some achievement, to be fair.
Quote from: Syferus on November 03, 2013, 10:22:43 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on November 03, 2013, 09:27:29 PM
Quote from: ross4life on November 03, 2013, 08:50:31 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on November 03, 2013, 07:59:51 PM
Some game between Kiltane and Drumcliffe Rosses Point. Kiltane led by 11 at the beginning of the second half. Fair dues to DRP to sticking with it and nearly catching the Mayo side.
Yes sounded like a good game alright only caught the 2nd half on mid west, Sligo intermediate sides are getting into a habit with these fightbacks http://www.independent.ie/regionals/sligochampion/sport/bunninaddens-sensational-win-in-connacht-championship-28913298.html
Less said about the effort from Eslin the better. Should be a good high scoring final with plenty of forward talent on show.
Eslin only won the Sligo Junior Championship a couple of years ago. So Winning the Sligo Intermediate Championship was always going to be the height of their possible achievements.
Given they're a Leitrim club that was some achievement, to be fair.
Yeah sorry, Sligo was on the brain for some reason! :-[
Quote from: From the Bunker on October 27, 2013, 07:19:18 PM
Quote from: Syferus on October 27, 2013, 05:06:33 PM
Mitchells very deserving winners. Far too laboured up front, though, and if they don't improve massively in that area Corofin will railroad them.
That I fear is the end of the road for Mitchels. But don't underestimate the conditions both teams had to play in.
Kirby red card isn't going to help either.
Will Corofin and Castlebar be played in Tuam Stadium?
Quote from: Farrandeelin on November 05, 2013, 10:42:29 PM
Will Corofin and Castlebar be played in Tuam Stadium?
All matches should be played in McHale Park as it is the Croker of Connacht.
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on November 05, 2013, 11:10:23 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on November 05, 2013, 10:42:29 PM
Will Corofin and Castlebar be played in Tuam Stadium?
All matches should be played in McHale Park as it is the Croker of Connacht.
My arse MGHU. Farra yes & at least both sides should have a good playing surface for this game.
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on November 05, 2013, 11:10:23 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on November 05, 2013, 10:42:29 PM
Will Corofin and Castlebar be played in Tuam Stadium?
All matches should be played in McHale Park as it is the Croker of Connacht.
More like the Aviva with the amount of debt on it >:(
Quote from: ross4life on November 05, 2013, 11:51:20 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on November 05, 2013, 11:10:23 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on November 05, 2013, 10:42:29 PM
Will Corofin and Castlebar be played in Tuam Stadium?
All matches should be played in McHale Park as it is the Croker of Connacht.
My arse MGHU. Farra yes & at least both sides should have a good playing surface for this game.
Are there still astroturf goalmouths in Tuam?
Quote from: moysider on November 06, 2013, 09:56:58 PM
Quote from: ross4life on November 05, 2013, 11:51:20 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on November 05, 2013, 11:10:23 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on November 05, 2013, 10:42:29 PM
Will Corofin and Castlebar be played in Tuam Stadium?
All matches should be played in McHale Park as it is the Croker of Connacht.
My arse MGHU. Farra yes & at least both sides should have a good playing surface for this game.
Are there still astroturf goalmouths in Tuam?
And sideline too, like. Even though it's falling apart Tuam Stadium has a hell of a lot of character.
Best of luck to Castlebar Mitchels today. It'll be hard beat Corofin, but Mitchels are not too bad. Kirby and his lucky goals will be a loss though.
Brigids 1-11 Mary's 0-01 HT.
Brigid's in sparkling form, Frankie is completely unmarkable today.
Well done Castlebar, shakey start but dug it out. Corofin had some awful wides. Should get great confidence and battle hardened going up against Brigid's.
Did Corofin take their eye off the ball or are Castlebar fulfilling their promise? Probably a bit of both.
Shows the folly of making Corofin Connacht favourites over Brigid's.
FT from Carrick: Brigids 5-15 Mary's 1-05.
Well done Mitchels.Great effort right til the end.I suspect Corofin were looking at a hill in the distance and didn't see the bump in the road,but Mitchels deserved their win over what Sean og de P described as one of the finest teams ever to come out of Corofin
Well done the Mitchels, hon Castlebar in the final.
Quote from: Syferus on November 10, 2013, 03:37:37 PM
Did Corofin take their eye off the ball or are Castlebar fulfilling their promise? Probably a bit of both.
Corofin's usual problem once they get out of Galway. Just not clinical enough up front against the better sides. They could have had the game wrapped up in the first 15 minutes but missed an absolute pile of easy chances. Only forward they have with a touch of class is Ian Burke and he's still a youngster. Castlebar got 2 quick goals (one excellent and one jammy) and it was a slog in the mud until the end then with Castlebar just about holding them off.
Well done Mitchels. Great win. Didn t look likely after a shambles of a start. Talented bunch and if they played to their potential would be a serious team.
Kirby back for final will help.
When is the final?
Quote from: larryin89 on November 10, 2013, 06:31:33 PM
When is the final?
24th in the Hyde I think.
Anyone confirm?
Yep it is surely ,just seen a tweet from Mayo News.
Well done Mitchels. Their freshness may just nab a Connacht title! They certainly have the hunger as they proved today. Kirby is out for the final from what i hear. Don't think the venue will make a difference, it did not today.
Pure miss-match in Carrick, St Mary more or less gave up after 15 mins its hard to believe three years ago Brigids only bet Glencar Manorhamilton by 2pts in Carrick. Regardless of the opposition it was impressive scoring especially this time of year & between Boyle and themselves thats 9-37 scored against the Leitrim senior,intermediate champions, i think its safe to say the Mayo champions should provide a better challenge.
Good win against the odds by Castlebar any side that can grind out a win in Tuam v Corofin has to be a decent side it should be good final shame it isn't in Kiltoom where the pitch and atmosphere would be better.
Brigids just going about their business with minimal fuss. The emergence of Niall McInerney, Adrian Gleeson and Paraig Kelly spells bad things for those who were thinking Brigids may have been reaching the end of the road at county and provincial level. Fantastic U16 team this year too so everything is there for Brigids to be knocking on the door for quite some time yet.
Oh, and Frankie today. Frankie. He only gets better with age.
It'll take a very good team to beat Brigids.
Will Brigids/Castlebar have to play the London champions this season? Brigids played them in December 2011 and Crokes did likewise last Christmas so I think it's Ulster's turn this year..?
Quote from: From the Bunker on November 10, 2013, 07:32:10 PM
Well done Mitchels. Their freshness may just nab a Connacht title! They certainly have the hunger as they proved today. Kirby is out for the final from what i hear. Don't think the venue will make a difference, it did not today.
Kirby must have got done for a category III infraction so which is 2 games. Used to be 8 weeks.
Said on the radio that Kirby was out for the final. As moysider said it was an awful start for Castlebar but the way they dug deep to grind out the win may stand to them. Seamus Dukes commented that Brigids training sessions were harder than what St. Marys put up today. But Brigids are still there, they will be favourites again I suppose, but I hope and expect Castlebar to give them a game of it in a fortnight's time.
Castlebar are not without their chances. I d be doubtful about the way they are organised - based on what I saw in the first quarter. However they had enough quality players to figure their way. But early on they were a mess.
They also have defenders who can do a job on better forwards. While technically limited, Reilly had a savage game today. Alan Feeney and Cuniffe can go toe to toe with players of intercounty standard and young Durkan has quality and came to terms with Sice after a torrid start.
Forwards will have to do better individually and as a unit. Tom King and Feeney are dependable but Douglas often just seems interested in his own game.
It ll be interesting. I don t think Mitchels have been great last 3 games but have still won.
Quote from: Syferus on November 10, 2013, 09:44:47 PM
Brigids just going about their business with minimal fuss. The emergence of Niall McInerney, Adrian Gleeson and Paraig Kelly spells bad things for those who were thinking Brigids may have been reaching the end of the road at county and provincial level. Fantastic U16 team this year too so everything is there for Brigids to be knocking on the door for quite some time yet.
Oh, and Frankie today. Frankie. He only gets better with age.
It'll take a very good team to beat Brigids.
Will Brigids/Castlebar have to play the London champions this season? Brigids played them in December 2011 and Crokes did likewise last Christmas so I think it's Ulster's turn this year..?
Brigids strength in depth seems to be getting better each year how they have coped without the likes of Ian Kilbride,Peter Domican etc has been impressive however Frankie,Mango,Senan are arguably their most important players & as we saw with Crossmaglen today some key players are very difficult to replace.
Ulster champions have the trip to London this December its Connachts turn in 2014.
Quote from: moysider on November 10, 2013, 10:45:47 PM
Castlebar are not without their chances. I d be doubtful about the way they are organised - based on what I saw in the first quarter. However they had enough quality players to figure their way. But early on they were a mess.
They also have defenders who can do a job on better forwards. While technically limited, Reilly had a savage game today. Alan Feeney and Cuniffe can go toe to toe with players of intercounty standard and young Durkan has quality and came to terms with Sice after a torrid start.
Forwards will have to do better individually and as a unit. Tom King and Feeney are dependable but Douglas often just seems interested in his own game.
It ll be interesting. I don t think Mitchels have been great last 3 games but have still won.
Hit a great shoulder on the Corofin FF to break up a dangerous attack and great credit to the Corofin man (Canny?) who took the hit, was sent flying and still got up without dropping the ball. All without complaint or looking for the ref to give him something.
Wishing Kiltane all the best as they try to capture the Intermediate crown.
Up the Boylers. Donie's a doubt but Boyle still would be a capable side.
Best of luck to Fuerty & Boyle this weekend both are underdogs (11/4,13/8) but as Castlebar proved last weekend upsets are always possible & especially this time of year.
Quote from: ross4life on November 15, 2013, 08:50:26 PM
Best of luck to Fuerty & Boyle this weekend both are underdogs (11/4,13/8) but as Castlebar proved last weekend upsets are always possible & especially this time of year.
Best of luck to both our Reps.
Unfortunately they are both going in cold as Fuerty got a bye and Boyle virtually got a walkover.
Headford Fuerty 11 each after 60 mins.
Now 15 to 11 for Fuerty.
Same score now at HT in ET. Great response from Fuerty after not scoring for 17 minutes before the point that sent it to ET.
6 point win (18-12) well done to Fuerty Connacht champions!
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Well done to the Fuerty lads.
Boyle and St Brids please follow
Mighty stuff from Fuerty. They took the gap between county and provincial championships very seriously when a lot of teams would have sat on their hands when presented with such a break between games and it showed today.
Kiltane 1.04 boyle 1.02 15 min gone
HT kiltane 1.06 Boyle 1.03 .Mikey Sweeny being well held by the Boyle defense.
1.07 to 1.03.Sweenny has just blasted a penalty wide
Goal for Kiltane.2.08 to 1.03.Kiltane with one hand on the cup
All over now anyway - goal for Mikey Sweeney :)
Kiltane 3-09 1-3 Boyle
Well done to kiltane full value for 9 pt win. Poor showing by Boyle on the day tbh they got worse the longer the game went on but a decent year for them & will need to build on that
Quote from: ross4life on November 17, 2013, 03:51:50 PM
Well done to kiltane full value for 9 pt win. Poor showing by Boyle on the day tbh they got worse the longer the game went on but a decent year for them & will need to build on that
Especially since they won by 12! :D
Poor enough showing by Boyle, even with Donie's ankle injury. Not to score for 40 minutes tells its own story.
Quote from: Syferus on November 17, 2013, 04:53:15 PM
Especially since they won by 12! :D
3-10 (19) to 2-4 (10)
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Quote from: ross4life on November 17, 2013, 05:36:44 PM
Quote from: Syferus on November 17, 2013, 04:53:15 PM
Especially since they won by 12! :D
3-10 (19) to 2-4 (10)
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Last reported score in the thread was 3-09 to 1-03 so you'll forgiven the error ;)
Quote from: Farrandeelin on May 12, 2013, 02:18:15 PM
Cill tSéadhna are going out all guns blazing to win the Mayo Intermediate championship this year drici. I wouldn't be surprised if they put it up to Naomh Mícheál.
Great stuff Farr.
They haven't looked back since this post.
Can Castlebar upset the odds on Sunday ? Thought they looked very vulnerable in the first twenty mins v Corofin , indeed Corofin could of been out of sight if shooting boots were on but Castlebar rolled up the sleeves and deserved their win in the end.
Brigids must be getting slightly tired at this stage , they're on the road a few years now for a club team and achieved the ultimate last year. That frenchpark team were fairly out of their depth in Ross final , never looked like a real threat.
Tempted by 15/8 for mitchels but should of got the value on them prior to county final , pretty sure they were 10s to win Connacht .
Castlebar support? Crickey what is that all about,will ye ever get off yer townie holes and get yourselves to Hyde park on Sunday.
Quote from: larryin89 on November 18, 2013, 11:36:41 PM
Can Castlebar upset the odds on Sunday ? Thought they looked very vulnerable in the first twenty mins v Corofin , indeed Corofin could of been out of sight if shooting boots were on but Castlebar rolled up the sleeves and deserved their win in the end.
Brigids must be getting slightly tired at this stage , they're on the road a few years now for a club team and achieved the ultimate last year. That frenchpark team were fairly out of their depth in Ross final , never looked like a real threat.
Tempted by 15/8 for mitchels but should of got the value on them prior to county final , pretty sure they were 10s to win Connacht .
Castlebar support? Crickey what is that all about,will ye ever get off yer townie holes and get yourselves to Hyde park on Sunday.
Western Gaels gave Brigids all they could handle for 40 minutes. Brigids didn't and haven't hit top gear yet this season. They'll need to on Sunday.
Our county final was similar to last years Connacht final where the opposition had no answer once Brigids stepped it up in the 2nd half. Clan na nGael were the 2nd best in Roscommon this year they won the league title,gave Brigids their biggest fright in the championship thus far & IMO would have reached the county final if they were on the other side of the draw.
Castlebar have already upset the odds by reaching the final but this Sunday will be their biggest game for two decades how they react to that occasion will interesting. I think it will be a close probably low scoring game, there isn't many better clubs teams than Brigids for grinding out a result & for that reason alone i fancy Brigids to edge it by a point or two.
Brigids have been the success story of Roscommon since the 2006 minor win. They fear no-one, are mentally tough, have talented players and are professional in their approach. They were also the first team to really crack the Crossmaglen hegemony and impose their own game on Ballymun in the final. They can lift their game to remarkable heights depending on the opposition they are playing. I genuinely think they will overcome Castlebar in a tough low scoring encounter, but would recommend to all neutrals to watch for moments of brilliance throughout the game. They've had their share of luck (both good and bad) but represented both Roscommon and Connaught with distinction over the years.
I get the feeling people are underestimating Castlebar to a degree, Barry Moran, Ritchie Feeney, Alan feeney, Tom Cunnife, Aidan walsh, lydon, douglas, king are all excellent footballers. Time will tell and the obvious outcome is the experienced brigids to prevail but my head is telling me Castlebar will win this for some reason or another.
Hopefully its a good game anyways, will be travelling down for this one and would really love to see that unmerciful bollix cake drove to kingdom come with a rattle.
Quote from: larryin89 on November 20, 2013, 12:58:39 PM
I get the feeling people are underestimating Castlebar to a degree, Barry Moran, Ritchie Feeney, Alan feeney, Tom Cunnife, Aidan walsh, lydon, douglas, king are all excellent footballers. Time will tell and the obvious outcome is the experienced brigids to prevail but my head is telling me Castlebar will win this for some reason or another.
Hopefully its a good game anyways, will be travelling down for this one and would really love to see that unmerciful bollix cake drove to kingdom come with a rattle.
I think the only people who have underestimated Mithcells is the lads from Corofin. Castlebar's problem is that they look laboured in attack and their county calibur players play midfield and backwards. Brigids have an excellent defensive system and even without Domo they have Ian Kilbride returning to fitness and U21 county players like Niall McInerney to come in.
If Brigids exhibit the sort of relish for battles they have in previous years the Connacht title has every chance of wintering in Kiltoom/Cam for another year.
Word is Kirby clear to start.
Just heard the same on Mid West...
Kirby is free to play alright. I wonder where would they put him after last day's display, where they were very good all over (apart from the opening minutes). He is never too outstanding in any game, but usually gets a lucky goal or two however.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on November 21, 2013, 08:42:12 PM
Kirby is free to play alright. I wonder where would they put him after last day's display, where they were very good all over (apart from the opening minutes). He is never too outstanding in any game, but usually gets a lucky goal or two however.
If it's that usual I would debate the word luck...knack of taking up good positions and reading a break is a good attribute to have IMO.
Quote from: ballinaman on November 21, 2013, 11:10:19 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on November 21, 2013, 08:42:12 PM
Kirby is free to play alright. I wonder where would they put him after last day's display, where they were very good all over (apart from the opening minutes). He is never too outstanding in any game, but usually gets a lucky goal or two however.
If it's that usual I would debate the word luck...knack of taking up good positions and reading a break is a good attribute to have IMO.
Still no sign of Horan showing much interest in Kirby? It's either a damning indictment of the lad's temperament or Horan's management.
Quote from: larryin89 on November 20, 2013, 12:58:39 PM
I get the feeling people are underestimating Castlebar to a degree, Barry Moran, Ritchie Feeney, Alan feeney, Tom Cunnife, Aidan walsh, lydon, douglas, king are all excellent footballers. Time will tell and the obvious outcome is the experienced brigids to prevail but my head is telling me Castlebar will win this for some reason or another.
Hopefully its a good game anyways, will be travelling down for this one and would really love to see that unmerciful bollix cake drove to kingdom come with a rattle.
Was talking to cake briefly in a pub one night, didn't seem like a bollix at all tbf, came across as a decent fella. Now that I think of it, not your typical rossie..... ;)
Quote from: macdanger2 on November 22, 2013, 12:19:34 AM
Quote from: larryin89 on November 20, 2013, 12:58:39 PM
I get the feeling people are underestimating Castlebar to a degree, Barry Moran, Ritchie Feeney, Alan feeney, Tom Cunnife, Aidan walsh, lydon, douglas, king are all excellent footballers. Time will tell and the obvious outcome is the experienced brigids to prevail but my head is telling me Castlebar will win this for some reason or another.
Hopefully its a good game anyways, will be travelling down for this one and would really love to see that unmerciful bollix cake drove to kingdom come with a rattle.
Was talking to cake briefly in a pub one night, didn't seem like a bollix at all tbf, came across as a decent fella. Now that I think of it, not your typical rossie..... ;)
Anyone that thinks Cake is an arse is an arse themselves. The whole Curran family are characters but anyone that knows them could tell you how wrong the po-faced brigade are. Some people just want the world to be varying shades of gray or they're not happy.
Best of luck to Castlebar tomorrow. Hopefully the Connachr senior club champions will be a Mayo team for the first time since 2007.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on November 23, 2013, 10:11:36 PM
Best of luck to Castlebar tomorrow. Hopefully the Connachr senior club champions will be a Mayo team for the first time since 2007.
Arrah sure ye already have Minor, Senior IC and Intermediate titles. Ye don't have the room on the mantelpiece for more silver.
Quote from: Syferus on November 23, 2013, 10:19:22 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on November 23, 2013, 10:11:36 PM
Best of luck to Castlebar tomorrow. Hopefully the Connachr senior club champions will be a Mayo team for the first time since 2007.
Arrah sure ye already have Minor, Senior IC and Intermediate titles. Ye don't have the room on the mantelpiece for more silver.
I never thought of that..we'd have to move the statue of The Child of Prague into the "good room" to make a place for it
Brigids full value for their 5 point lead at half time need to keep it going for the next 30mins, losing cathal mchugh to injury is a blow
Quote from: ross4life on November 24, 2013, 02:38:11 PM
Brigids full value for their 5 point lead at half time need to keep it going for the next 30mins, losing cathal mchugh to injury is a blow
Cathal Mc seemed a bit slow, don't think he was close to being fully fit. He's had a rough time of it with injuries.
Gleeson is some lad to have to come on so if anything Brigids are stronger now.
Marty Duffy has sent off Barry Moran on a straight red for a tackle on Karol Mannion - seems to have been a very harsh call according to Midwest.
But penalty for Mitchels that would put them two up!!
Douglas got it despite Curran's antics ;D
goalllllllllllllllllllllllllllll for castlebar.Mitchels ahead by 3
14 man castlebar lead by 3 points some turnaround, brigids on the ropes
GOAL for Richie Feeney!!! Unreal stuff
9 mins to go castlebar lead by 2
Brigids ahead by 1.Looks like Brigids will retain there title
Some game credit to both sides
Sounds like a cracking game in the Hyde. 1 point in it now!!
Marty Duffy making a complete bollocks of the match. Free to Mitchels to level with last kick of game....
Game On!
Will it go to extra time?
Extra time to be played, some match!
Who is marry Duffy related to to get any game of football in Ireland?
Unreal game but duffy the ref is trying his best to ruin it. All to play for in extra time
Duffy up to his usual shite standards? >:(
Brigids man, Darragh Donnelly, sent off. Back down to 14, Mitchels at 15
At this rate Duffy will run out of cards! :P
Three reds that were nothing more than yellows shocking stuff from duffy.
Mitchels 3 up now, 2 mins left
All over - great win for Castlebar Mitchels. Well done, great to have a Mayo team win Connacht club again :D
I think brigids deserved at least a draw but credit to castlebar they won the connacht title the hard way by winning both games against the odds away from home & all the best to them in AI series
Well done Mitchels, deserved winners in ET. Go on and win the Andy Merrigan now.
Marty Duffy, you are a cancer to Connacht GAA.
Quote from: Syferus on November 24, 2013, 04:08:18 PM
Well done Mitchels, deserved winners in ET. Go on and win the Andy Merrigan now.
Marty Duffy, you are a cancer to Connacht GAA.
Duffy is seriously not able to cope with important games. As well as that there is a certain type of Referee that can deal with Autumn /winter games, conditions are totally different and tackles need a bit of common sense to determine a foul.
Magnificent scenes on Shannonside FM today with Willie Hegarty and Donie someone on commentary, some of which I took down for posterity as it was happening.
"Peter Domican, he's like the John Wayne of football".
"At the moment, they're like a Dyson hoover".
Comedy stuff at the end of normal time.
Brigid's were hanging onto a one point lead and the allotted two minutes of injury-time had elapsed. The commentator thought the refereee had blown for full-time and shouted out "Brigid's are the All-Ireland club champions". Then about eight seconds later he says "or are they?". The co-commentator says "he signalled for full-time". Then the main commentator went on for about a minute, changing his mind a couple of times about whether the match was over. Then he thought Senan Kilbride had been sent off. Then at the end of it all, it turns out Castlebar have been awarded a free-kick straight in front of the posts. They tap it over for extra-time. "It's extra-time! Or is it extra-time? I don't know. Donie, is there extra-time?"
There is extra-time.
"They say there shouldn't be football at this time of the year. Well I'm glad there is. Someone told me there was a game of rugby on today. New Zealand were playing Ireland or something. Are they? Well I'm glad I'm here."
Senan Kilbride was sent off just before the end of the 60 minutes.
Now Darragh Donnelly has been sent off the Brigid's team. "Or has he?" He has.
Castlebar had a man sent off in normal time. They now have a man advantage. Still 2-11 to 3-8 "in one of the best games of the summer, one of the best games of the championship."
"We've no light. We've no light in the press box."
Senan Kilbride has in fact not been sent off.
He's just kicked the equaliser.
Mitchels 2 up. "I think Brigid's heart is broke. Their back is broke. Their heart is broke".
"I've got interference. Some soccer report from across the water is in my ears."
Mitchels 3 up. 1 left.
"Jimmy Nail - he's got famous goals in his time but he's put it wide that time".
"Full duck, no dinner - has to be a bit of mustard on the duck".
"PUSH IN THE BACK!!!! PUSH IN THE BACK!!!!!"
No penalty.
30 seconds left. That was a slow 30 seconds considering there was a minute left three minutes ago. Another player has been sent off.
4 in it. That's it. "Castlebar Mitchels are the All-Ireland cha...the Connacht champions... in a game that will down in the annals of Gaelic football..."
It all caught up with Brids today as they lost a game they'd have won a year ago.
Less said about Marty Effin Duffy the better. Any ref that can miss two penalties in 20 seconds plus the one with no 6 flattening Frankie with a drive in the back near the end needs dropping from the job.
I suppose the one good thing from a County point of view is that Johneen Evans will now have a full deck to pick from.
Duffy reffed that with very little cop on.
Exciting spectacle.
Glad to have a brigids lads available for the county team now come Feb '14.
Quote from: Rossfan on November 24, 2013, 05:22:40 PM
It all caught up with Brids today as they lost a game they'd have won a year ago.
Less said about Marty Effin Duffy the better. Any ref that can miss two penalties in 20 seconds plus the one with no 6 flattening Frankie with a drive in the back near the end needs dropping from the job.
I suppose the one good thing from a County point of view is that Johneen Evans will now have a full deck to pick from.
Yes that used to be a major problem for Mayo which we did not have to worry about since 2007! County Managers hate Club championships. And I'd say Glenswilly doing well this year is not to McGuinness Liking?
Frankie for Ros, Frankie for Ros, arrah go on Frankie, it'll keep you fit until the Ros championship starts again..!
Is Pat Holmes under rated as a Manager? He won a National League with Mayo, their first in 30 years. He won a Under 21 AI with Mayo. Their first in over 20 years. He has now won a County and Connacht title with Mitchels. Their First in 20 years! Yet no one seems to (really) rate the man!
Quote from: From the Bunker on November 24, 2013, 05:49:41 PM
Is Pat Holmes under rated as a Manager? He won a National League with Mayo, their first in 30 years. He won a Under 21 AI with Mayo. Their first in over 20 years. He has now won a County and Connacht title with Mitchels. Their First in 20 years! Yet no one seems to (really) rate the man!
Always liked the bucko, was happy when his name was being bandied around for the Ros job last year. Deserves another shot at IC management.
Pat Holmes is definitely under-rated. Great football knowledge and like all good managers has built good backroom teams around him. His only big mistake was to take on the Mayo Senior job so soon in his career but even saying that won a Nat. League. Depth of young talent in C/Bar squad means they should dominate in Mayo(unfortunately) for a few years.
Marty Duffy never fails to live down to expectations. From early in first half when he threw in ball (for Brigid,s taking a free from a metre ahead of the mark) you knew that it was going to be another " keep your eyes on me" performance. Only thing missing was another inexplicable free on the edge of the box when the play was 70 metres away. Linesman McBrien gave two bad calls against Mitchels, one of which Marty overruled.
"Cake" was worth the entry fee on his own. Some brilliant goalkeeping, some moments of madness, some absolute comedy, a dramatic exit and the feeling that the game will be the poorer when he finally hangs up the boots.
Well done to Mitchel's. I thought they did marginally better throughout and had the defining player in Alan Feeney. Nearly self-destructed in the second half after going 6 pts up but showed character to fight back for the draw and extra time. Well done too Brigid's. Lost nothing in defeat and gave all of us in Connacht a great St. Patricks Day. Lets hope Mitchel's continue to improve and give it a good shot.
Quote from: mrhardyannual on November 24, 2013, 07:03:13 PM
Pat Holmes is definitely under-rated. Great football knowledge and like all good managers has built good backroom teams around him. His only big mistake was to take on the Mayo Senior job so soon in his career but even saying that won a Nat. League. Depth of young talent in C/Bar squad means they should dominate in Mayo(unfortunately) for a few years.
Marty Duffy never fails to live down to expectations. From early in first half when he threw in ball (for Brigid,s taking a free from a metre ahead of the mark) you knew that it was going to be another " keep your eyes on me" performance. Only thing missing was another inexplicable free on the edge of the box when the play was 70 metres away. Linesman McBrien gave two bad calls against Mitchels, one of which Marty overruled.
"Cake" was worth the entry fee on his own. Some brilliant goalkeeping, some moments of madness, some absolute comedy, a dramatic exit and the feeling that the game will be the poorer when he finally hangs up the boots.
Well done to Mitchel's. I thought they did marginally better throughout and had the defining player in Alan Feeney. Nearly self-destructed in the second half after going 6 pts up but showed character to fight back for the draw and extra time. Well done too Brigid's. Lost nothing in defeat and gave all of us in Connacht a great St. Patricks Day. Lets hope Mitchel's continue to improve and give it a good shot.
Lost Connacht and All Ireland titles. Dr Crokes All Ireland to lose now?
Quote from: Captain Obvious on November 24, 2013, 07:21:37 PM
Quote from: mrhardyannual on November 24, 2013, 07:03:13 PM
Pat Holmes is definitely under-rated. Great football knowledge and like all good managers has built good backroom teams around him. His only big mistake was to take on the Mayo Senior job so soon in his career but even saying that won a Nat. League. Depth of young talent in C/Bar squad means they should dominate in Mayo(unfortunately) for a few years.
Marty Duffy never fails to live down to expectations. From early in first half when he threw in ball (for Brigid,s taking a free from a metre ahead of the mark) you knew that it was going to be another " keep your eyes on me" performance. Only thing missing was another inexplicable free on the edge of the box when the play was 70 metres away. Linesman McBrien gave two bad calls against Mitchels, one of which Marty overruled.
"Cake" was worth the entry fee on his own. Some brilliant goalkeeping, some moments of madness, some absolute comedy, a dramatic exit and the feeling that the game will be the poorer when he finally hangs up the boots.
Well done to Mitchel's. I thought they did marginally better throughout and had the defining player in Alan Feeney. Nearly self-destructed in the second half after going 6 pts up but showed character to fight back for the draw and extra time. Well done too Brigid's. Lost nothing in defeat and gave all of us in Connacht a great St. Patricks Day. Lets hope Mitchel's continue to improve and give it a good shot.
Lost Connacht and All Ireland titles. Dr Crokes All Ireland to lose now?
or maybe Dr Crokes All Ireland to win now? ;)
Mad thing is Mitchels stayed with St. B's for second half with 14 men! It's mad cos they won't get any credit because they have no recent pedigree. But there is a hunger in this group that just keeps going and they could surprise a few more yet!
Another reigning all-Ireland winner slayed by a Mayo team.
Quote from: sans pessimism on November 24, 2013, 07:59:05 PM
Another reigning all-Ireland winner slayed by a Mayo team.
Yes, and fair play to them. But any Mayo team would prefer to be the reigning champions that other teams are trying to slay.
Hopefully Mitchels can go on and do what Brigid's did last Paddy's Day.
Cake roaring at the poor physio trying to help him. ;D
One of the most entertaining games I've seen at this level. Fair play to both sets of players and their supporters.
The less said about the ref the better. But neither team let him affect them. We were down and out, dragged ourselves back, Brigits responded like true champions and pushed on again. And we dug in again, even after losing Barry. Kirby really stood up at that stage.
In extra time the youth of Mitchels won out against Brigits players with a lot of football played.
Great night to be in Castlebar!
Mighty entertaining game, the ref was a pain, but it's no surprise really. After all it was a Duffy we were dealing with so we shouldn't be too surprised. Congrats to Castlebar, do Mayo and Connacht proud in the All-Ireland series.
Just saw to Barry Moran red card and ref got that decision correct - brutal tackle
Quote from: muppet on November 24, 2013, 08:11:46 PM
One of the most entertaining games I've seen at this level. Fair play to both sets of players and their supporters.
The less said about the ref the better. But neither team let him affect them. We were down and out, dragged ourselves back, Brigits responded like true champions and pushed on again. And we dug in again, even after losing Barry. Kirby really stood up at that stage.
In extra time the youth of Mitchels won out against Brigits players with a lot of football played.
Great night to be in Castlebar!
I think it wasn't as much the age profile of the teams (in the like os Ronan Stack, Adrian Gleeson, Paraig Kelly, Johnny Murray they had more than a few young legs, nevermind only a few members of the Brigids team are pushing 30) and more the fact after Dollars got the line Brigids were down Ian K and Dollars, both key link-men in Brigids' system. Chasing a game in ET with a man down is nearly impossible. The sort of leaden-legged lateral passing Brigids engaged in half of the second ET was the antithesis of everything Brigids are about.
Mitchels obviously lost big Barry for half of the second period but ironically they played their best football with Moran on the sideline. An inability to guard the stand flank in either second halves defined the game, besides that area Brigids were stuffing pretty much everything Mitchels tried.
I would have loved to see this game played unspoiled by Marty, it had everything you'd want from a game of football.
OH, and Frankie for Connacht PotY, anything less would be robbery.
Quote from: Mano on November 24, 2013, 09:51:19 PM
Just saw to Barry Moran red card and ref got that decision correct - brutal tackle
Yeah, He went for the hit and boy did he hit! Frankie did a similar foul unnoticed!
Quote from: From the Bunker on November 24, 2013, 10:12:26 PM
Quote from: Mano on November 24, 2013, 09:51:19 PM
Just saw to Barry Moran red card and ref got that decision correct - brutal tackle
Yeah, He went for the hit and boy did he hit! Frankie did a similar foul unnoticed!
A lot of what happened to Frankie went unnoticed by the beard to be feared.
On the Mitchels, well done Castlebar.
Why does that ref keep getting big games? He's brutal -every time.
Good game of football. Thought st brigids would win out but castlebar very good in et.
Have to say Frankie's point from ~50 yds out straight in front of goal with players closing and no sidestep was pure class. This was when the game was in the pot with a few minutes to go. That type of quality is so rare, privilege to have seen you play the game boy. Other than that agree Duffy had a really poor reffing display, not good enough when two good teams are committing everything to the fray. Brigids the better side in normal time but good luck to Castlebar from here on.
Quote from: Mano on November 24, 2013, 09:51:19 PM
Just saw to Barry Moran red card and ref got that decision correct - brutal tackle
It was right in front of me and its looks bad but I honestly thought it was a harsh red. It was a real hospital pass to Mannion and Moran was committed to the hit.
There was another incident in a similar position where Kelly was hit with a high shoulder and landed outside the sideline.
Should have been a free to Bridgets but he gave a line ball the other way. As it happened the ball was turned over and Blaine got the goal.
If Duffy had given the correct decision Mitchells would have funneled players back and Bridgets wouldn't have scored the goal.
It was one of about 6 decisions which were crucial to the outcome. All in all he was brutal bad to both sides.
Fair play to Mitchells, having to go away to Corofin and Bridgets and win both were 2 massive performances.
Hope they have another 2 in them.
Quote from: larryin89 on November 24, 2013, 03:27:44 PM
"Anyone that thinks Cake is an arse is an arse themselves. The whole Curran family are characters but anyone that knows them could tell you how wrong the po-faced brigade are. Some people just want the world to be varying shades of gray or they're not happy."
A wan k. Er of the highest order, a horrible dirty ugly little fuckin Roscommon ****.
Larry you're an absolute disgrace to Mayo. Do you know anything about Curran other than see him play football?
I doubt it, the man is a gent
Well done to Mitchells
There is no call for that play acting crack he be's at. Been at it for a long time. "Character" does not excuse it.
Is he alright?
I've never seen a man lose the use of his legs like that before.
As a footballer, the Cake is something of a lúdramán, but he does brighten up games. Yes he acts the maggot, but it's not exactly harmful stuff and gaelic football is a better place for his involvement as far as I'm concerned. In person, having met him a few times, he's also a messer but still an absolutely decent skin.
I was in the Hyde yesterday and it was a joy to watch as a game of football - but as far as I can make out, Brigids won a Connacht title that they didn't really deserve in 2011 when they got a real homer of a refereeing performance in Kiltoom. They gave that back yesterday, Marty Duffy was awful and all the big calls went Castlebar's way. Moran's sending off, Blaine's sending off and the C'Bar penalty were all bang on as far as I can see. However Brigids should also have had a penalty at the end for the blatant push, the reversing of a line ball was incorrect and then to let Castlebar take it quickly was downright unfair, the two "drawmaker" frees, the first of which was missed, were just that, and the sending off of Darragh Donnelly left Brigids hugely handicapped for no reason.
Every Brigids supporter I'd know - which is a lot of them - would support Castlebar wholeheartedly from now on as the Mitchels just played a good, hard, honest game of ball. However there would be no such goodwill towards Duffy, who spoiled that match.
Moran sending off was a yellow card at worse. (It was just like the Dublin challenge on the Mayo guy in the AIF which also got a yellow)
Re the penalty: when you spend the entire afternoon diving on the ground clutching your face looking for frees/get your man sent off, don't expect to get a chalk line call when the game is in the pot
Soft frees: just from what I saw on TV, Brigids got 2/3 very soft frees in the first half, all within scoring range
Brigids second point-into the Graveyard end-looked very borderline, maybe even wide.
Quote from: whitey on November 25, 2013, 01:35:52 PM
Moran sending off was a yellow card at worse. (It was just like the Dublin challenge on the Mayo guy in the AIF which also got a yellow)
Re the penalty: when you spend the entire afternoon diving on the ground clutching your face looking for frees/get your man sent off, don't expect to get a chalk line call when the game is in the pot
Soft frees: just from what I saw on TV, Brigids got 2/3 very soft frees in the first half, all within scoring range
Brigids second point-into the Graveyard end-looked very borderline, maybe even wide.
I think Duffy got fed up with the theatrics and the constant pressure put on him by a couple of Brigid's players.
Looking at the replay I think Duffy was within his rights to send off Barry but he missed Frankie Dolan doing a similar effort on Alan Feeney. Dolan's tackle was actually worse as he jumped when leading with the shoulder, so both feet were off the ground.
The Donnelly sending off was ridiculous but I think he was just sick of Cake and Frankie.
It is a pity though to be talking about the ref after such a memorable contest was served up by the players.
Also, Senan Kilbride in full flow is a sight to behold. When he was getting good ball early on, he was unmarkable. And I don't recall him trying to get players booked or sent off. He plays the game the right way.
#FreeTheBird
Kilbride is quality. Even Cunniffe who is a quality defender struggled with him and got caught out by his dummies a few times.
Richie Feeney's fitness levels, presumably from Mayo training all year, looked to be on a different level to anyone else yesterday. He got cramp towards the end but he was moving a lot better than anyone on the pitch for most of extra time.
Duffy cost Brigids the match, he was poor beyond words. Castlebar are a useful side and could very well dominate Connacht for some time. Why on earth did Duffy reverse that side line ball when time was up? Brigids were hard done by yesterday.
In 2011 we got some decisions our way against Corofin, this time it was the other way round. Fair play to all players who took part yesterday, the effort that went in was massive. Good luck to Castlebar for the rest of the campaign. Duffy for the sake of the players, please call it a day.
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Quote from: whitey on November 25, 2013, 01:35:52 PM
Moran sending off was a yellow card at worse. (It was just like the Dublin challenge on the Mayo guy in the AIF which also got a yellow)
Re the penalty: when you spend the entire afternoon diving on the ground clutching your face looking for frees/get your man sent off, don't expect to get a chalk line call when the game is in the pot
Soft frees: just from what I saw on TV, Brigids got 2/3 very soft frees in the first half, all within scoring range
Brigids second point-into the Graveyard end-looked very borderline, maybe even wide.
Also, Senan Kilbride in full flow is a sight to behold. When he was getting good ball early on, he was unmarkable. And I don't recall him trying to get players booked or sent off. He plays the game the right way.
Maybe just me but I never feel he translates his club/winter form into intercounty form once the pitches harden and quicken up during the Summer. He is quite a big, skillful lad but not very quick. He just seems naturally suited to a slower track. Once the sod hardens I think his lack of pace becomes more apparent.
Quote from: Rudi on November 25, 2013, 04:34:38 PM
Duffy cost Brigids the match, he was poor beyond words. Castlebar are a useful side and could very well dominate Connacht for some time. Why on earth did Duffy reverse that side line ball when time was up? Brigids were hard done by yesterday.
In 2011 we got some decisions our way against Corofin, this time it was the other way round. Fair play to all players who took part yesterday, the effort that went in was massive. Good luck to Castlebar for the rest of the campaign. Duffy for the sake of the players, please call it a day.
Don't buy Castlebar dominating Mayo, let alone Connacht. It won't be another 20 years until they win Mayo again but they're just in the mix with the likes of a fit Ballintubber, Ballagh and of course a growing Breaffy team. The likes of Charlestown still have plenty of bite left in them too. Way too early to be declaring dynasties.
Next year's Connacht championship should be very interesting. Lots of teams arond tge same level, and I can't imagine Brigids not coming back stronger next seadon. That said, it rarely isn't interesting!
Quote from: Syferus on November 25, 2013, 04:54:44 PM
Quote from: Rudi on November 25, 2013, 04:34:38 PM
Duffy cost Brigids the match, he was poor beyond words. Castlebar are a useful side and could very well dominate Connacht for some time. Why on earth did Duffy reverse that side line ball when time was up? Brigids were hard done by yesterday.
In 2011 we got some decisions our way against Corofin, this time it was the other way round. Fair play to all players who took part yesterday, the effort that went in was massive. Good luck to Castlebar for the rest of the campaign. Duffy for the sake of the players, please call it a day.
Don't buy Castlebar dominating Mayo, let alone Connacht. It won't be another 20 years until they win Mayo again but they're just in the mix with the likes of a fit Ballintubber, Ballagh and of course a growing Breaffy team. The likes of Charlestown still have plenty of bite left in them too. Way too early to be declaring dynasties.
Next year's Connacht championship should be very interesting. Lots of teams arond tge same level, and I can't imagine Brigids not coming back stronger next seadon. That said, it rarely isn't interesting!
Would it not be good for Roscommon football if a new team emerges next year? Brigids are a quality side, but having the same team dominate the Club scene in the County every year can't be good. Although I'm sure that's easier said then done.
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Quote from: muppet on November 25, 2013, 04:12:11 PM
Quote from: whitey on November 25, 2013, 01:35:52 PM
Moran sending off was a yellow card at worse. (It was just like the Dublin challenge on the Mayo guy in the AIF which also got a yellow)
Re the penalty: when you spend the entire afternoon diving on the ground clutching your face looking for frees/get your man sent off, don't expect to get a chalk line call when the game is in the pot
Soft frees: just from what I saw on TV, Brigids got 2/3 very soft frees in the first half, all within scoring range
Brigids second point-into the Graveyard end-looked very borderline, maybe even wide.
Also, Senan Kilbride in full flow is a sight to behold. When he was getting good ball early on, he was unmarkable. And I don't recall him trying to get players booked or sent off. He plays the game the right way.
Maybe just me but I never feel he translates his club/winter form into intercounty form once the pitches harden and quicken up during the Summer. He is quite a big, skillful lad but not very quick. He just seems naturally suited to a slower track. Once the sod hardens I think his lack of pace becomes more apparent.
I think Senan Kilbride is a confidence player and to get the best out of him at county level he needs to be playing on confident team, one that wins more often than Roscommon.
Quote from: rodney trotter on November 25, 2013, 05:00:42 PM
Quote from: Syferus on November 25, 2013, 04:54:44 PM
Quote from: Rudi on November 25, 2013, 04:34:38 PM
Duffy cost Brigids the match, he was poor beyond words. Castlebar are a useful side and could very well dominate Connacht for some time. Why on earth did Duffy reverse that side line ball when time was up? Brigids were hard done by yesterday.
In 2011 we got some decisions our way against Corofin, this time it was the other way round. Fair play to all players who took part yesterday, the effort that went in was massive. Good luck to Castlebar for the rest of the campaign. Duffy for the sake of the players, please call it a day.
Don't buy Castlebar dominating Mayo, let alone Connacht. It won't be another 20 years until they win Mayo again but they're just in the mix with the likes of a fit Ballintubber, Ballagh and of course a growing Breaffy team. The likes of Charlestown still have plenty of bite left in them too. Way too early to be declaring dynasties.
Next year's Connacht championship should be very interesting. Lots of teams arond tge same level, and I can't imagine Brigids not coming back stronger next seadon. That said, it rarely isn't interesting!
Would it not be good for Roscommon football if a new team emerges next year? Brigids are a quality side, but having the same team dominate the Club scene in the County every year can't be good. Although I'm sure that's easier said then done.
For Roscommon football, sure, but I don't see it in 2014 from all that I've seen with regards that Brigids team and how they'll react to losing, and in that manner. Their belief was on display yesterday when the game swung by ten points (up five at HT, down five with about 12 minutes left) and Brigids still came back and put themselves up by two going into injury time. They have a belief that you can only earn with time and consistency.
They'll get to rest properly for the first time in three or four years too, which can only benefit them - lads like Cathal McHugh snd Darren Dolan have been perennially playing with knocks and if they were fully fit it only increases Brigids quality.
Brigids got plenty of scares in Roscommon this year - Westies in their group game, and in the first half of the county final, Fhailes and Clann ran them to a point and Pearses were within a kick of the ball of Brigids for most of last year's county final. Teams like Roscommon Gaels, Clann, Strokestown and Boyle have been the underage powerhouses driving our county teams so they're all on the rise too.
It's going to take more time than some expect to unseat Brigids, and even when it does happen you can write Brigids in for the county title again the next year. They've built a machine in Kiltoom/Cam and with younger players emerging his year and a very good crop of county U16s this year too there's every reason to believe Brigids will spend plenty of Novembers playing championship football even when the likes of Frankie and Mango hang up their boots.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on November 25, 2013, 05:07:28 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on November 25, 2013, 04:47:43 PM
Quote from: muppet on November 25, 2013, 04:12:11 PM
Quote from: whitey on November 25, 2013, 01:35:52 PM
Moran sending off was a yellow card at worse. (It was just like the Dublin challenge on the Mayo guy in the AIF which also got a yellow)
Re the penalty: when you spend the entire afternoon diving on the ground clutching your face looking for frees/get your man sent off, don't expect to get a chalk line call when the game is in the pot
Soft frees: just from what I saw on TV, Brigids got 2/3 very soft frees in the first half, all within scoring range
Brigids second point-into the Graveyard end-looked very borderline, maybe even wide.
Also, Senan Kilbride in full flow is a sight to behold. When he was getting good ball early on, he was unmarkable. And I don't recall him trying to get players booked or sent off. He plays the game the right way.
Maybe just me but I never feel he translates his club/winter form into intercounty form once the pitches harden and quicken up during the Summer. He is quite a big, skillful lad but not very quick. He just seems naturally suited to a slower track. Once the sod hardens I think his lack of pace becomes more apparent.
I think Senan Kilbride is a confidence player and to get the best out of him at county level he needs to be playing on confident team, one that wins more often than Roscommon.
Which is nonsense. Senan played averagely this year until the Connacht final.
I'd agree with you, GBB, sometimes he caught for pace in the summer. Despite not having the greatest season at club I think he looks fitter than ever now and given he'll get to focus on county properly for the first time in forever I'm hopefully he can recapture his 2011 county form in 2014.
Any update on Cakes injury?
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Any update on Cakes injury?
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Quote from: Jinxy on November 25, 2013, 05:20:29 PM
Any update on Cakes injury?
Haven't heard anything or even watched that part of the match but I assume it's just his dodgy quads/hamstrings acting up again? Looked a bit gimpy going back to goal after his last mid-field solo run.
He's 42 lads. Lighten up on poor Cake.
Doesn't owe anything to anyone.
How many around here will be playing senior club football at that age??
or doing anything sporting wise, for that matter.
Bitches always be hatin'.
So Crokes are the only team left from last years provincial winners, Brigid's are an excellent team but they can't make the step up to greatness just yet. Back to back is exceptionally hard to do and I am sure that they would have liked to have left that mark on the championship. Alas they didn't and I don't think they will win it again, the AI that is, as I think that as Frankie starts slipping off into the night they will find it extremely hard tor replace him..
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on November 25, 2013, 06:40:44 PM
So Crokes are the only team left from last years provincial winners, Brigid's are an excellent team but they can't make the step up to greatness just yet. Back to back is exceptionally hard to do and I am sure that they would have liked to have left that mark on the championship. Alas they didn't and I don't think they will win it again, the AI that is, as I think that as Frankie starts slipping off into the night they will find it extremely hard tor replace him..
No tougher than Cross will find it to replace Osin.
You can't rely on mould-breaking brilliance but you can rely on good structures and the best teams, the Crossmaglens, the Corofins, the Brigids or even though they're in a slumber, the Nemos, use their time on top to build facilities and coaching structures that will maintain a level of quality that will allow future teams to prosper.
Quote from: Syferus on November 25, 2013, 07:27:34 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on November 25, 2013, 06:40:44 PM
So Crokes are the only team left from last years provincial winners, Brigid's are an excellent team but they can't make the step up to greatness just yet. Back to back is exceptionally hard to do and I am sure that they would have liked to have left that mark on the championship. Alas they didn't and I don't think they will win it again, the AI that is, as I think that as Frankie starts slipping off into the night they will find it extremely hard tor replace him..
No tougher than Cross will find it to replace Osin.
You can't rely on mould-breaking brilliance but you can rely on good structures and the best teams, the Crossmaglens, the Corofins, the Brigids or even though they're in a slumber, the Nemos, use their time on top to build facilities and coaching structures that will maintain a level of quality that will allow future teams to prosper.
I wouldn't go equating Corofin or Brigids with clubs like Nemo or Cross just yet, in fairness. There are a handful of clubs in the country that have produced consistently successful teams across a sustained period of time, and by that I mean successful in an All Ireland context. You have Nemo, Cross, and then Ballyhale, Birr and Athenry in hurling - Corofin or Brigids have a lot to do yet to move into that bracket.
Not questioning they have more titles but all those teams (and a few others) have invested in building their clubs from the grassroots rather than just playing at it. A visit to Kiltoom and anyone can tell Brigid's have invested in both coaching and infrastructure to a level only a few clubs in the country have.
Quote from: rodney trotter on November 25, 2013, 05:00:42 PM
Would it not be good for Roscommon football if a new team emerges next year? Brigids are a quality side, but having the same team dominate the Club scene in the County every year can't be good. Although I'm sure that's easier said then done.
Of course it would be. To have a few sides capable of winning Connacht can only be good news for the county team but saying that other than Corofin,Castlebar how many Mayo,Galway clubs are currently capable of winning a senior provincial title?. Brigids dominance was built on their U21 success though over the last four years the like of Strokestown,Padraig Pearses and Roscommon Gaels are now better than them at that level which in theory should make our county senior championship very competitive in the years ahead.
Quote from: Lone Shark on November 25, 2013, 07:44:02 PM
I wouldn't go equating Corofin or Brigids with clubs like Nemo or Cross just yet, in fairness. There are a handful of clubs in the country that have produced consistently successful teams across a sustained period of time, and by that I mean successful in an All Ireland context. You have Nemo, Cross, and then Ballyhale, Birr and Athenry in hurling - Corofin or Brigids have a lot to do yet to move into that bracket.
Corofin,St Brigids have yet to match Clan Na Gaels dominance of Connacht but both have won All Ireland and that will hardly bother them. In Brigids case they have stood toe to toe with Crossmaglen arguably the best club side of all time on three occasions and regardless of what happens they have proven themselves to be excellent team.
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on November 25, 2013, 06:40:44 PM
So Crokes are the only team left from last years provincial winners, Brigid's are an excellent team but they can't make the step up to greatness just yet. Back to back is exceptionally hard to do and I am sure that they would have liked to have left that mark on the championship. Alas they didn't and I don't think they will win it again, the AI that is, as I think that as Frankie starts slipping off into the night they will find it extremely hard tor replace him..
I remember when Brigids were beaten by their neighbours Garrycastle many including some Brigids hardcore fans said their chance of winning All Ireland had sailed past yet they re grouped and won it the following year. How Brigids replace their key will be very important but life let in the old dogs yet.
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Quote from: rodney trotter on November 25, 2013, 05:00:42 PM
Would it not be good for Roscommon football if a new team emerges next year? Brigids are a quality side, but having the same team dominate the Club scene in the County every year can't be good. Although I'm sure that's easier said then done.
Of course it would be.
Indeed it would.
Their neighbours and friends ::) Clan could have bet them this year and I'm sure will give it a right oul rattle next year.
As for Senan K - I never really rated him too high as a County player.
Quote from: Rossfan on November 25, 2013, 10:32:18 PM
Quote from: ross4life on November 25, 2013, 08:18:23 PM
Quote from: rodney trotter on November 25, 2013, 05:00:42 PM
Would it not be good for Roscommon football if a new team emerges next year? Brigids are a quality side, but having the same team dominate the Club scene in the County every year can't be good. Although I'm sure that's easier said then done.
Of course it would be.
Indeed it would.
Their neighbours and friends ::) Clan could have bet them this year and I'm sure will give it a right oul rattle next year.
As for Senan K - I never really rated him too high as a County player.
That's probably a good sign, though.
Quote from: neilthemac on November 25, 2013, 05:58:34 PM
He's 42 lads. Lighten up on poor Cake.
Doesn't owe anything to anyone.
How many around here will be playing senior club football at that age??
or doing anything sporting wise, for that matter.
I'm certainly not having a go at him.
I just wondered was he alright.
Cake Curran to call time?
"Coming from a player, or likely ex-player," he said in the Irish Daily Star.
"Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose, and unfortunately we were beaten. I thought we defended our title with honour and with pride, and we held ourselves in high esteem as losers, I think that's very important.
"I want to congratulate Castlebar Mitchels on a wonderful victory in a wonderful game. That's what makes the GAA the organisation it is."
He hinted he wanted to go into management not so long ago i wonder who would be brave enough to take him on.
Quote from: ross4life on November 26, 2013, 06:35:12 PM
Cake Curran to call time?
"Coming from a player, or likely ex-player," he said in the Irish Daily Star.
"Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose, and unfortunately we were beaten. I thought we defended our title with honour and with pride, and we held ourselves in high esteem as losers, I think that's very important.
"I want to congratulate Castlebar Mitchels on a wonderful victory in a wonderful game. That's what makes the GAA the organisation it is."
He hinted he wanted to go into management not so long ago i wonder who would be brave enough to take him on.
The homestead in Caisleán Riabhach may be available for the Cake.
Do think if he's fit and still has the appetite (and he certainly looks like he has) that Cake should go another year, Mango Óg is still a minor next year.
Quote from: ross4life on November 26, 2013, 06:35:12 PM
Cake Curran to call time?
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"I He hinted he wanted to go into management not so long ago i wonder who would be brave enough to take him on.
Wimbledon or Sultans of Ping FC ;D
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"I want to congratulate Castlebar Mitchels on a wonderful victory in a wonderful game. That's what makes the GAA the organisation it is."[/i]
Castlebar winning games makes the GAA???
Who wrote that - Prenty or Duffy??
Quote from: Jinxy on November 25, 2013, 11:01:26 PM
Quote from: neilthemac on November 25, 2013, 05:58:34 PM
He's 42 lads. Lighten up on poor Cake.
Doesn't owe anything to anyone.
How many around here will be playing senior club football at that age??
or doing anything sporting wise, for that matter.
I'm certainly not having a go at him.
I just wondered was he alright.
Cake may be a character/header on the pitch but off it he is a lovely fella. Has a successful business that means he travels a lot and a young enough family.
The comments he has on Castlebar there are more in keeping with his off-field persona.
Very likeable fella
potential Big shock in Munster final.Crattoe level with Crokes with 6 min to go.The Gooch sent off on 2 yellows. Ft Crokes 0.13 crattoe 0.12
Cora and co. won their fifth club AI today.
She is still the best footballer in Mayowestros :D
St Brigid's Frankie Dolan, who kicked the winning point in All-Ireland final, could face a 48-week ban writes @depboyle in tomorrow's Indo
Quote from: rodney trotter on December 04, 2013, 10:44:06 PM
St Brigid’s Frankie Dolan, who kicked the winning point in All-Ireland final, could face a 48-week ban writes @depboyle in tomorrow’s Indo
Feck me did he deck Duffy after the game? if banned for that length of time Frankie may call time on his career.
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Quote from: rodney trotter on December 04, 2013, 10:44:06 PM
St Brigid's Frankie Dolan, who kicked the winning point in All-Ireland final, could face a 48-week ban writes @depboyle in tomorrow's Indo
Feck me did he deck Duffy after the game? if banned for that length of time Frankie may call time on his career.
What the holy f**k?
Marty Duffy you absolute tool.
Duffy is only compounding a disgraceful performance that Brigids had the decency to accept and get on with. If it was a different club there would have been ructions after his handling of the Connacht final. Any neutral review of that match-refereeing could only conclude the guy is out of his depth. This further citing following his report confirms it.
Quote from: Bojangles on December 05, 2013, 09:20:52 AM
Duffy is only compounding a disgraceful performance that Brigids had the decency to accept and get on with. If it was a different club there would have been ructions after his handling of the Connacht final. Any neutral review of that match-refereeing could only conclude the guy is out of his depth. This further citing following his report confirms it.
In fairness if Dolan interfered with the fourth official as alleged then he has to accept his punishment. I'm not saying he did but if he did then what choice does the ref have. Just because the ref has a bad game that doesn't give players or selectors carte blanche to get their own form of justice.
Sometimes you just have to take it on the chin when you do something wrong and move on.
Unfortunately there are 2 standards of rules in Connacht
one for Mayowestros and
one for everyone else but to be applied especially to any Ros teams getting above what's seen as their "station" e.g Brids winning an All Ireland.
Firstly you stop them from playing at home in their own County standard ground because some Corofin "fans" got thick with a ref, then you ensure that their opponents' players don't be suspended for the final, then the ref gives a makey up free instead of the line ball that the other 4,000 plus saw and then if any of the Ros bucks steps out of line in any way you throw bell, book and candle at them.
That way they'll stick to their "second class" place in future and not be taking the glory that rightfully belongs to their "betters".
>:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Accept your point crossbar but surely context has some bearing on events though. The background to this was a substandard refereering display which directly led to a All-Ireland winning team being evicted from the competition, months of training down the drain and the probable retirement of some quality players. If the suspensions stand, I'm sure they will be accepted and we'll move on. Bitter taste left though, and Duffy will have lost any vestiges of respect from Roscommon.
Well given that he should have been red carded for the elbow to Alan Feeney's head, I dont think he can have too many complaits.
Something must have happened prior to the line ball, as the Mitchells players didnt hesitate for one second in taking it. Marty pointed to his foot, which I took to indicate that there had been a foul against the Mitchels lad prior to the ball going out. Were in the stoppage time of stoppage time so I assume Marty allowed him to just play the ball from the sideline rather than from where the infraction ocurred.
Regarding the amount of time added, with all of Cakes b0llok acting throwing the ball away, I dont think Brigids were going to get the benefit of any deisions there
You're so far out there that you're nearer the International Space Station than Earth, Whitey.
Anyone trying to defend what happened in the Connacht final has balls of steel and an incredible contrary streak.
Quote from: Rossfan on December 05, 2013, 11:10:21 AM
Unfortunately there are 2 standards of rules in Connacht
one for Mayowestros and
one for everyone else but to be applied especially to any Ros teams getting above what's seen as their "station" e.g Brids winning an All Ireland.
Firstly you stop them from playing at home in their own County standard ground because some Corofin "fans" got thick with a ref, then you ensure that their opponents' players don't be suspended for the final, then the ref gives a makey up free instead of the line ball that the other 4,000 plus saw and then if any of the Ros bucks steps out of line in any way you throw bell, book and candle at them.
That way they'll stick to their "second class" place in future and not be taking the glory that rightfully belongs to their "betters".
>:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Proper order too ;D ;D ;D ;D.
QuoteThat way they'll stick to their "second class" place in future and not be taking the glory that rightfully belongs to their "betters".
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Quote from: whitey on December 05, 2013, 12:46:55 PM
Something must have happened prior to the line ball, as the Mitchells players didnt hesitate for one second in taking it. Marty pointed to his foot, which I took to indicate that there had been a foul against the Mitchels lad prior to the ball going out. Were in the stoppage time of stoppage time so I assume Marty allowed him to just play the ball from the sideline rather than from where the infraction ocurred.
Duffy overruled the line ball claiming the ball came off Senan Kilbrides foot even though it came off the knees of Tom Cunniffe.
In all fairness I seem to remember St Brigids getting a very marginal call in their favour on the sideline under the Hogan Stand last St Patrick's Day which led to their winning point.
An old cliché I know but these decisions even themselves out.
Nothing marginal about Duffy's call.
But as it ensured the CC got the "right" result sure that's alright then. >:(
Quote from: Canalman on December 05, 2013, 04:52:19 PM
In all fairness I seem to remember St Brigids getting a very marginal call in their favour on the sideline under the Hogan Stand last St Patrick's Day which led to their winning point.
An old cliché I know but these decisions even themselves out.
If you are really trying to compare the AI final to the Connacht final and saying things even out I have to wonder what AI and Connacht finals you watched, Canalman. Ballymun certainly weren't jobbed in the AI final, Brigids didn't even get a single score-able free all game ffs.
Marty Duffy is infamous in Connacht and he had his Sludden moment at the Hyde in this game, absolutely ruining a game with all the makings of a classic. Time to put him out to pasture.
I just hope Frankie and Brigids keeps fighting and doesn't allow this buckeen have the last word on the career of one of the most talented players in the country. Even a 26-week ban would allow Frankie to be back around in plenty of time for the start of the real club season. I'd imagine Frankie is probably more determined to be back next season because of the utter mess in the Connacht final.
Quote from: Rossfan on December 05, 2013, 05:31:35 PM
Nothing marginal about Duffy's call.
But as it ensured the CC got the "right" result sure that's alright then. >:(
Go away and shite with your conspiracy theories, and give mitchels their dues.
Quote from: Tubberman on December 05, 2013, 06:41:52 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on December 05, 2013, 05:31:35 PM
Nothing marginal about Duffy's call.
But as it ensured the CC got the "right" result sure that's alright then. >:(
Go away and shite with your conspiracy theories, and give mitchels their dues.
I watched the deferred coverage and in fairness it wasn't a marginal call, looked like the referee played for the draw. What was the Brigids number six sent off for in extra time?
Quote from: Captain Obvious on December 05, 2013, 07:02:50 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on December 05, 2013, 06:41:52 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on December 05, 2013, 05:31:35 PM
Nothing marginal about Duffy's call.
But as it ensured the CC got the "right" result sure that's alright then. >:(
Go away and shite with your conspiracy theories, and give mitchels their dues.
I watched the deferred coverage and in fairness it wasn't a marginal call, looked like the referee played for the draw. What was the Brigids number six sent off for in extra time?
Probably for complaining at Duffy's ignoring of two blatant penalties for Brids.
Quote from: Tubberman on December 05, 2013, 06:41:52 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on December 05, 2013, 05:31:35 PM
Nothing marginal about Duffy's call.
But as it ensured the CC got the "right" result sure that's alright then. >:(
Go away and shite with your conspiracy theories, and give mitchels their dues.
It has very little to do with Mitchels. Very few Roscommon people hold any ill will towards Mitchels and most would be happy to see them with the AI. The game was wrecked by poor refereeing, no amount of explaining away can change that fact.
Quote from: Syferus on December 05, 2013, 07:15:00 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on December 05, 2013, 06:41:52 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on December 05, 2013, 05:31:35 PM
Nothing marginal about Duffy's call.
But as it ensured the CC got the "right" result sure that's alright then. >:(
Go away and shite with your conspiracy theories, and give mitchels their dues.
It has very little to do with Mitchels. Very few Roscommon people hold any ill will towards Mitchels and most would be happy to see them with the AI. The game was wrecked by poor refereeing, no amount of explaining away can change that fact.
Yes, it was ruined by Duffy. But he also gave some very suspect decisions to Brigid's e.g. free against Alan Feeney in the second half when he was fouled coming out with the ball. It wasn't some anti-Ros conspiracy...
Look at cakes great "save" in added time. Brigids player who was minding the line pole axed O Reilly who was making a fair attempt to dispossess The Cake. It could/should have been a penalty and a red card for the defender.
What about Cake throwing the ball away that Tom King handed him for the kickout-intentional time wasting. What's the penalty for that-hop ball or free in???
Problem is that a mistake or marginal call at the end of the game is given all the focus because there's no opportunity to bounce back or have it cancelled out by an equally dubious call in your favour.
I'm sure the Corofin by's are sniggering -sauce for the goose,sauce for the gander!(No protective shoulder
for the ref off the pitch from Cake on this occasion)
Quote from: sans pessimism on December 05, 2013, 11:05:31 PM
I'm sure the Corofin by's are sniggering -sauce for the goose,sauce for the gander!(No protective shoulder
for the ref off the pitch from Cake on this occasion)
Given Brigids were punished by the Connacht Council not allowing them host home Connacht championship game after Corofin accosted the referee after that final it appears very much like the tact in Bekan is, when all else fails, punish Roscommon.
This really is pushing credulity to the absolute limit.
Quote from: Syferus on December 05, 2013, 06:23:50 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 05, 2013, 04:52:19 PM
In all fairness I seem to remember St Brigids getting a very marginal call in their favour on the sideline under the Hogan Stand last St Patrick's Day which led to their winning point.
An old cliché I know but these decisions even themselves out.
If you are really trying to compare the AI final to the Connacht final and saying things even out I have to wonder what AI and Connacht finals you watched, Canalman. Ballymun certainly weren't jobbed in the AI final, Brigids didn't even get a single score-able free all game ffs.
Marty Duffy is infamous in Connacht and he had his Sludden moment at the Hyde in this game, absolutely ruining a game with all the makings of a classic. Time to put him out to pasture.
I just hope Frankie and Brigids keeps fighting and doesn't allow this buckeen have the last word on the career of one of the most talented players in the country. Even a 26-week ban would allow Frankie to be back around in plenty of time for the start of the real club season. I'd imagine Frankie is probably more determined to be back next season because of the utter mess in the Connacht final.
In all fairness Syferus you are putting words in my mouth with that first paragraph. Never posted that.
Quote from: Syferus on December 06, 2013, 12:32:18 AM
Quote from: sans pessimism on December 05, 2013, 11:05:31 PM
I'm sure the Corofin by's are sniggering -sauce for the goose,sauce for the gander!(No protective shoulder
for the ref off the pitch from Cake on this occasion)
Given Brigids were punished by the Connacht Council not allowing them host home Connacht championship game after Corofin accosted the referee after that final it appears very much like the tact in Bekan is, when all else fails, punish Roscommon.
This really is pushing credulity to the absolute limit.
Its an unfair advantage that some club teams are allowed play their Connaught club games in their home ground. Either allow all club teams that advantage (if their grounds are suitable) or play all games in the principal county grounds. We (Tourlestrane) played our Connaught club games against Roscommon Gaels and Tuam Stars in our home ground in 94. 2 great occasions for the club and a fantastic result against Roscommon Gaels. The following year the rule was changed to switch games to County grounds.
All Roscommon lads on here complaining about the referee. What about the Brigids number 6 - what an idiotic challenge, deep in injury time, forward with his back to goal 30/40 yards out in front of the posts. If he hadn't made that challenge Brigids would probably have won and there would be no mention of the lineball.
If Dolan gave the fourth official a dig he deserves the ban. Brigids defence is hilarious "he accidently bumped into the fourth official." He has previous in this regard and should do his time.
Quote from: Mano on December 06, 2013, 11:56:39 AM
Quote from: Syferus on December 06, 2013, 12:32:18 AM
Quote from: sans pessimism on December 05, 2013, 11:05:31 PM
I'm sure the Corofin by's are sniggering -sauce for the goose,sauce for the gander!(No protective shoulder
for the ref off the pitch from Cake on this occasion)
Given Brigids were punished by the Connacht Council not allowing them host home Connacht championship game after Corofin accosted the referee after that final it appears very much like the tact in Bekan is, when all else fails, punish Roscommon.
This really is pushing credulity to the absolute limit.
Its an unfair advantage that some club teams are allowed play their Connaught club games in their home ground. Either allow all club teams that advantage (if their grounds are suitable) or play all games in the principal county grounds. We (Tourlestrane) played our Connaught club games against Roscommon Gaels and Tuam Stars in our home ground in 94. 2 great occasions for the club and a fantastic result against Roscommon Gaels. The following year the rule was changed to switch games to County grounds.
All Roscommon lads on here complaining about the referee. What about the Brigids number 6 - what an idiotic challenge, deep in injury time, forward with his back to goal 30/40 yards out in front of the posts. If he hadn't made that challenge Brigids would probably have won and there would be no mention of the lineball.
If Dolan gave the fourth official a dig he deserves the ban. Brigids defence is hilarious "he accidently bumped into the fourth official." He has previous in this regard and should do his time.
Where would a replay of this year's Connacht final have been played? It certainly wasn't going to be Ballina.
If you think the rules aren't being bent out of shape in Connacht I'm afraid you're living in a bubble of your own making. The rules are not being applied equally on a number of issues.
Quote from: Syferus on December 06, 2013, 12:27:09 PM
Quote from: Mano on December 06, 2013, 11:56:39 AM
Quote from: Syferus on December 06, 2013, 12:32:18 AM
Quote from: sans pessimism on December 05, 2013, 11:05:31 PM
I'm sure the Corofin by's are sniggering -sauce for the goose,sauce for the gander!(No protective shoulder
for the ref off the pitch from Cake on this occasion)
Given Brigids were punished by the Connacht Council not allowing them host home Connacht championship game after Corofin accosted the referee after that final it appears very much like the tact in Bekan is, when all else fails, punish Roscommon.
This really is pushing credulity to the absolute limit.
Its an unfair advantage that some club teams are allowed play their Connaught club games in their home ground. Either allow all club teams that advantage (if their grounds are suitable) or play all games in the principal county grounds. We (Tourlestrane) played our Connaught club games against Roscommon Gaels and Tuam Stars in our home ground in 94. 2 great occasions for the club and a fantastic result against Roscommon Gaels. The following year the rule was changed to switch games to County grounds.
All Roscommon lads on here complaining about the referee. What about the Brigids number 6 - what an idiotic challenge, deep in injury time, forward with his back to goal 30/40 yards out in front of the posts. If he hadn't made that challenge Brigids would probably have won and there would be no mention of the lineball.
If Dolan gave the fourth official a dig he deserves the ban. Brigids defence is hilarious "he accidently bumped into the fourth official." He has previous in this regard and should do his time.
Where would a replay of this year's Connacht final have been played? It certainly wasn't going to be Ballina.
If you think the rules aren't being bent out of shape in Connacht I'm afraid you're living in a bubble of your own making. The rules are not being applied equally on a number of issues.
I agree under the current rules it should be at any other venue in the home county other than the competing clubs ground. It would have been interesting if it came to that. Charlestown under the current rules should be the venue, it is a designated county ground. The rules should have been left as they were in 94. Why were the rules changed back then?
Back to football - Barry Moran has been successful in his appeal against the sending off in the Connacht Final, so is now free to play against Crokes. Big boost for Mitchels.
Quote from: Tubberman on December 06, 2013, 02:46:09 PM
Back to football - Barry Moran has been successful in his appeal against the sending off in the Connacht Final, so is now free to play against Crokes. Big boost for Mitchels.
That was a definate red card. Mayo lads seem to get their misdemeanours rescinded very handily at Connaught level. I wonder why that is?
Quote from: Mano on December 06, 2013, 04:10:12 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on December 06, 2013, 02:46:09 PM
Back to football - Barry Moran has been successful in his appeal against the sending off in the Connacht Final, so is now free to play against Crokes. Big boost for Mitchels.
That was a definate red card. Mayo lads seem to get their misdemeanours rescinded very handily at Connaught level. I wonder why that is?
One word - P*****
Time for Croke Park to investigate the Connacht Council and its carry on. Another Castlebar man( Kirby wasn't it?) got a suspension overturned in time to play against Brids.
The whole outfit stinks to thye Heavens.
Quote from: Rossfan on December 06, 2013, 04:14:15 PM
Quote from: Mano on December 06, 2013, 04:10:12 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on December 06, 2013, 02:46:09 PM
Back to football - Barry Moran has been successful in his appeal against the sending off in the Connacht Final, so is now free to play against Crokes. Big boost for Mitchels.
That was a definate red card. Mayo lads seem to get their misdemeanours rescinded very handily at Connaught level. I wonder why that is?
One word - P*****
Time for Croke Park to investigate the Connacht Council and its carry on. Another Castlebar man( Kirby wasn't it?) got a suspension overturned in time to play against Brids.
The whole outfit stinks to thye Heavens.
What's that word Rossfan and who is it aimed at?
Well if Morans was a red card, Brigids should have ended normal time with about 7 players
Quote from: Tubberman on December 06, 2013, 04:35:31 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on December 06, 2013, 04:14:15 PM
Quote from: Mano on December 06, 2013, 04:10:12 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on December 06, 2013, 02:46:09 PM
Back to football - Barry Moran has been successful in his appeal against the sending off in the Connacht Final, so is now free to play against Crokes. Big boost for Mitchels.
That was a definate red card. Mayo lads seem to get their misdemeanours rescinded very handily at Connaught level. I wonder why that is?
One word - P*****
Time for Croke Park to investigate the Connacht Council and its carry on. Another Castlebar man( Kirby wasn't it?) got a suspension overturned in time to play against Brids.
The whole outfit stinks to thye Heavens.
What's that word Rossfan and who is it aimed at?
You probably have a fair idea Tuibín but I don't want to get the GAAboard in trouble. It's time Ros delegates to Connacht Council started to upset the cosy cartel.
The rescinding of Kirby's red was on a technicality. Something along the lines of a straight red being 4 weeks & to include one game in the same competition, but rising to 8 weeks for a 2nd red & to include one game in the same competition. As Kirby's red was in the U-21 championship, the rule was challenged regarding wether the 'same competition' was inclusive of both extra weeks for the 2nd offence and the one game, or being exclusive (i.e. the one game applied only to that competition but not the extra weeks for the 2nd red which would apply to every competition).
I don't know the grounds for Barry's red being rescinded so I can't comment at the moment. I am surprised but delighted obviously.
All of these conspiracy theories from the usual posters are tiring though. Duffy was dreadful for the entire spectacle. Instead of dealing with the misbehaviour of a couple of the Brigid's players from the start, he ignored it for a long time before seeming to snap because of it. These players very obviously tried to play the ref and for a while it worked. But when he sent Moran off he seemed to change completely. Of course a ref should remain objective at all times, but everyone is human. If someone is consistently annoying you everyone has their limit.
I don't know if what Duffy put in his report is justified because I don't know what it says, or what happened exactly. But let's just say I am not surprised at the name in that report. Having said that 48 weeks is a severe punishment.
Bit off topic, saw this on youtube, shane currans run up the pitch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP7TAHA8Wek
Quote from: muppet on December 07, 2013, 12:07:07 PM
The rescinding of Kirby's red was on a technicality. Something along the lines of a straight red being 4 weeks & to include one game in the same competition, but rising to 8 weeks for a 2nd red & to include one game in the same competition. As Kirby's red was in the U-21 championship, the rule was challenged regarding wether the 'same competition' was inclusive of both extra weeks for the 2nd offence and the one game, or being exclusive (i.e. the one game applied only to that competition but not the extra weeks for the 2nd red which would apply to every competition).
I don't know the grounds for Barry's red being rescinded so I can't comment at the moment. I am surprised but delighted obviously.
All of these conspiracy theories from the usual posters are tiring though. Duffy was dreadful for the entire spectacle. Instead of dealing with the misbehaviour of a couple of the Brigid's players from the start, he ignored it for a long time before seeming to snap because of it. These players very obviously tried to play the ref and for a while it worked. But when he sent Moran off he seemed to change completely. Of course a ref should remain objective at all times, but everyone is human. If someone is consistently annoying you everyone has their limit.
I don't know if what Duffy put in his report is justified because I don't know what it says, or what happened exactly. But let's just say I am not surprised at the name in that report. Having said that 48 weeks is a severe punishment.
It's hard to rubbish something as conspiracy theories when it keeps happening on many levels over many years. There's one standard for the big boys and another for the rest. The reason you keep hearing it is because it keeps happening.
It's very easy to ignore when it's your county that's able to continually live above its means and getthe rub from refs and from ruling committees.
Quote from: Syferus on December 07, 2013, 02:59:26 PM
Quote from: muppet on December 07, 2013, 12:07:07 PM
The rescinding of Kirby's red was on a technicality. Something along the lines of a straight red being 4 weeks & to include one game in the same competition, but rising to 8 weeks for a 2nd red & to include one game in the same competition. As Kirby's red was in the U-21 championship, the rule was challenged regarding wether the 'same competition' was inclusive of both extra weeks for the 2nd offence and the one game, or being exclusive (i.e. the one game applied only to that competition but not the extra weeks for the 2nd red which would apply to every competition).
I don't know the grounds for Barry's red being rescinded so I can't comment at the moment. I am surprised but delighted obviously.
All of these conspiracy theories from the usual posters are tiring though. Duffy was dreadful for the entire spectacle. Instead of dealing with the misbehaviour of a couple of the Brigid's players from the start, he ignored it for a long time before seeming to snap because of it. These players very obviously tried to play the ref and for a while it worked. But when he sent Moran off he seemed to change completely. Of course a ref should remain objective at all times, but everyone is human. If someone is consistently annoying you everyone has their limit.
I don't know if what Duffy put in his report is justified because I don't know what it says, or what happened exactly. But let's just say I am not surprised at the name in that report. Having said that 48 weeks is a severe punishment.
It's hard to rubbish something as conspiracy theories when it keeps happening on many levels over many years. There's one standard for the big boys and another for the rest. The reason you keep hearing it is because it keeps happening.
It's very easy to ignore when it's your county that's able to continually live above its means and getthe rub from refs and from ruling committees.
Oh we have our victimhood addicts too, just like every county.
Ever heard a Mayoman mention:
Pat McAneany?
or
Joe McQuillan?
or
Mickey Kerins?????
As for the big boys - Kerry 2012?
You need to come out of your bubble and stop blaming everyone else for your woes. Duffy was dreadful to both teams. Mitchels early on and then inevitably he went the other way. In his own mind he probably evened it up. If he had sent off Frankie Dolan much earlier I would have agreed.
Quote from: muppet on December 07, 2013, 07:41:14 PM
Quote from: Syferus on December 07, 2013, 02:59:26 PM
Quote from: muppet on December 07, 2013, 12:07:07 PM
The rescinding of Kirby's red was on a technicality. Something along the lines of a straight red being 4 weeks & to include one game in the same competition, but rising to 8 weeks for a 2nd red & to include one game in the same competition. As Kirby's red was in the U-21 championship, the rule was challenged regarding wether the 'same competition' was inclusive of both extra weeks for the 2nd offence and the one game, or being exclusive (i.e. the one game applied only to that competition but not the extra weeks for the 2nd red which would apply to every competition).
I don't know the grounds for Barry's red being rescinded so I can't comment at the moment. I am surprised but delighted obviously.
All of these conspiracy theories from the usual posters are tiring though. Duffy was dreadful for the entire spectacle. Instead of dealing with the misbehaviour of a couple of the Brigid's players from the start, he ignored it for a long time before seeming to snap because of it. These players very obviously tried to play the ref and for a while it worked. But when he sent Moran off he seemed to change completely. Of course a ref should remain objective at all times, but everyone is human. If someone is consistently annoying you everyone has their limit.
I don't know if what Duffy put in his report is justified because I don't know what it says, or what happened exactly. But let's just say I am not surprised at the name in that report. Having said that 48 weeks is a severe punishment.
It's hard to rubbish something as conspiracy theories when it keeps happening on many levels over many years. There's one standard for the big boys and another for the rest. The reason you keep hearing it is because it keeps happening.
It's very easy to ignore when it's your county that's able to continually live above its means and getthe rub from refs and from ruling committees.
Oh we have our victimhood addicts too, just like every county.
Ever heard a Mayoman mention:
Pat McAneany?
or
Joe McQuillan?
or
Mickey Kerins?????
As for the big boys - Kerry 2012?
You need to come out of your bubble and stop blaming everyone else for your woes. Duffy was dreadful to both teams. Mitchels early on and then inevitably he went the other way. In his own mind he probably evened it up. If he had sent off Frankie Dolan much earlier I would have agreed.
We're obviously talking on a Connacht level. Sadly Bekan can't wholly control the decision-making process outside the safe confines west of the Shannon.
I think I will start my own conspiracy theory:
Big conspiracy against the Mitchels, some of their best players getting red cards for fvck all at crucial junctures in important games
(BTW-did anyone see Kirbys red card in the U21 County Final? Was it justified? Who was the ref? I find it hard to believe that a seasoned operator like Kirby would do something outrageous in the opening minutes of a County Final-but I could be wrong)
Quote from: whitey on December 07, 2013, 08:50:07 PM
I think I will start my own conspiracy theory:
Big conspiracy against the Mitchels, some of their best players getting red cards for fvck all at crucial junctures in important games
(BTW-did anyone see Kirbys red card in the U21 County Final? Was it justified? Who was the ref? I find it hard to believe that a seasoned operator like Kirby would do something outrageous in the opening minutes of a County Final-but I could be wrong)
Word in Castlebar was it was justified and I heard no talk of conspiracies on that one.
Quote from: whitey on December 07, 2013, 08:50:07 PM
I think I will start my own conspiracy theory:
Big conspiracy against the Mitchels, some of their best players getting red cards for fvck all at crucial junctures in important games
(BTW-did anyone see Kirbys red card in the U21 County Final? Was it justified? Who was the ref? I find it hard to believe that a seasoned operator like Kirby would do something outrageous in the opening minutes of a County Final-but I could be wrong)
I was at it and he deserved the red card. It wasn't pure thuggery but stupid all the same what he did.
Frankie's ban reduced by HQ after the appeal to the Bekan boys failed. He'll be available for mid-April, well in time for the start of the championship.
Egg on the faces of the Connacht Council and the bould Marty now.
Very good weekend for Roscommon.
Best of luck to Kiltane on their quest to becoming Intermediate Club Champions on Sunday, really hope they are focused for the game and that nothing distracts them. Mind you MadWesht are having an 'Up for the Match' special on Thursday night in Bangor Erris.
Also good luck to Fuerty in the Junior decider.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on February 03, 2014, 08:55:43 PM
Best of luck to Kiltane on their quest to becoming Intermediate Club Champions on Sunday, really hope they are focused for the game and that nothing distracts them. Mind you MadWesht are having an 'Up for the Match' special on Thursday night in Bangor Erris.
Also good luck to Fuerty in the Junior decider.
Good luck to Fuerty and Kiltaine today, hopefully 2/2 for Connacht.
Mad scheduling by HQ.
Quote from: Syferus on February 09, 2014, 11:56:41 AM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on February 03, 2014, 08:55:43 PM
Best of luck to Kiltane on their quest to becoming Intermediate Club Champions on Sunday, really hope they are focused for the game and that nothing distracts them. Mind you MadWesht are having an 'Up for the Match' special on Thursday night in Bangor Erris.
Also good luck to Fuerty in the Junior decider.
Good luck to Fuerty and Kiltaine today, hopefully 2/2 for Connacht.
Mad scheduling by HQ.
Yeah, Best of Luck to both Connacht representatives. Hope it's a short journey home for the boys from Erris!
truagh 2.05 kiltane 2.01.Truagh sound like a much better team
Kiltane down by 6 with a few min to go.Looks like another all ireland final defeat for a Mayo team in croker.Will have to avoid reading newspapers for a week or two
Lads, anyone got a live stream for Mitchels v Crokes for watching in the UK?
You'll be able to watch them on TG4. It's only the inter county games that are restricted internationally, the club games can be watched live on their website.
Best of luck to Castlebar later on.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on February 15, 2014, 09:07:18 AM
Best of luck to Castlebar later on.
+1 getting excited now.
Best of luck to Castlebar today. Hopefully we'll see a few of these lads wearing the green and red later in the year.
Some game so far.
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on February 15, 2014, 03:19:20 PM
Some game so far.
I had to mute the commentators.
They think there is only one team playing.
Cooper off, injury.
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on February 15, 2014, 03:21:34 PM
Cooper off, injury.
Goal for Pat Durcan.
Gooch's knee hopefully not too bad.
Double blow for Croke's.
Double blow for Crokes Cooper off and goal for Mitchels!
Pity about cooper going off (for the moment)!
Quote from: From the Bunker on February 15, 2014, 03:24:03 PM
Double blow for Crokes Cooper off and goal for Mitchels!
Pity about cooper going off (for the moment)!
Goal Croke's, commentator over the moon.
...
You never like to see a player get injured but when it's the Gooch you feel like you've been robed of seeing something special.
Crokes responded well with their goal but it's Castlebar's to lose now.
Quote from: Syferus on February 15, 2014, 03:26:49 PM
...
it's Castlebar's to lose now.
errr... Syfín they're 2 points BEHIND !!
:-\
Good man Richie.
We will be playing against wind in second half, I'm very nervous.
1.06
1.06
Quote from: Rossfan on February 15, 2014, 03:28:56 PM
Quote from: Syferus on February 15, 2014, 03:26:49 PM
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it's Castlebar's to lose now.
errr... Syfín they're 2 points BEHIND !!
Doesn't matter. Gooch is worth a hell of alot of points in a game. Castlebar performing at their usual level will beat Crokes. Already level.
Quote from: Syferus on February 15, 2014, 03:32:20 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on February 15, 2014, 03:28:56 PM
Quote from: Syferus on February 15, 2014, 03:26:49 PM
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it's Castlebar's to lose now.
errr... Syfín they're 2 points BEHIND !!
Doesn't matter. Gooch is worth a hell of alot of points in a game. Castlebar performing at their usual level will beat Crokes. Already level.
Mitchels 2 wides
Crokes 5 wides
Newcombe
Mitchels ahead
Half time
Castlebar Mitchels 1.07
Dr.Crokes 1.06
Mayo lads 3 wides
Kerry lads 5 wides
Castlebar had the wind in first half
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on February 15, 2014, 03:33:41 PM
Quote from: Syferus on February 15, 2014, 03:32:20 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on February 15, 2014, 03:28:56 PM
Quote from: Syferus on February 15, 2014, 03:26:49 PM
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it's Castlebar's to lose now.
errr... Syfín they're 2 points BEHIND !!
Doesn't matter. Gooch is worth a hell of alot of points in a game. Castlebar performing at their usual level will beat Crokes. Already level.
Mitchels 2 wides
Crokes 5 wides
Tells me one side is more wasteful. Gooch would have been worth at least one more point by himself or with an assist in the remainder of that half.
Castlebar are playing within themselves and handling Crokes quite well. Wind is always over-rated too.
Crokes' 13 (O'Leary?) is far too slow taking shots, a surefire goal and a surefire point blocked already.
Goal chances for both teams. Mitchels doing well, they will keep going anyway, very fit and hard working team.
Richie hasn't been in it that much, wonder is that because of the rumoured injury
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on February 15, 2014, 03:36:00 PM
Half time
Castlebar Mitchels 1.07
Dr.Crokes 1.06
Mayo lads 3 wides
Kerry lads 5 wides
Castlebar had the wind in first half
Big blow to Crokes with Gooch going off injured.
Quote from: Tubberman on February 15, 2014, 03:37:23 PM
Goal chances for both teams. Mitchels doing well, they will keep going anyway, very fit and hard working team.
Richie hasn't been in it that much, wonder is that because of the rumoured injury
Scored a very good point. If we had kept out that goal we would be very happy at half time, but thems the breaks.
Gooch going off probably unsettled both teams. Important we get the line out right for the second half.
I thought Barry caused a lot of problems at FF and was an interesting selection.
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 03:37:50 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on February 15, 2014, 03:36:00 PM
Half time
Castlebar Mitchels 1.07
Dr.Crokes 1.06
Mayo lads 3 wides
Kerry lads 5 wides
Castlebar had the wind in first half
Big blow to Crokes with Gooch going off injured.
Crokes forward line ordinary without Gooch, great chance for Castlebar to reach the final now.
Would be a small bit worried about Mitchels playing against the wind. But one thing this crowd have is determination and fight. Looking forward to the second half!
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 15, 2014, 03:45:49 PM
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 03:37:50 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on February 15, 2014, 03:36:00 PM
Half time
Castlebar Mitchels 1.07
Dr.Crokes 1.06
Mayo lads 3 wides
Kerry lads 5 wides
Castlebar had the wind in first half
Big blow to Crokes with Gooch going off injured.
Crokes forward line ordinary without Gooch, great chance for Castlebar to reach the final now.
Ballinderry and Vincents would be licking be their lips if Crokes go out today to Castlebar ( no offence to Castlebar ).
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 03:52:31 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 15, 2014, 03:45:49 PM
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 03:37:50 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on February 15, 2014, 03:36:00 PM
Half time
Castlebar Mitchels 1.07
Dr.Crokes 1.06
Mayo lads 3 wides
Kerry lads 5 wides
Castlebar had the wind in first half
Big blow to Crokes with Gooch going off injured.
Crokes forward line ordinary without Gooch, great chance for Castlebar to reach the final now.
Ballinderry and Vincents would be licking be their lips if Crokes go out today to Castlebar ( no offence to Castlebar ).
Why?
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 03:52:31 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 15, 2014, 03:45:49 PM
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 03:37:50 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on February 15, 2014, 03:36:00 PM
Half time
Castlebar Mitchels 1.07
Dr.Crokes 1.06
Mayo lads 3 wides
Kerry lads 5 wides
Castlebar had the wind in first half
Big blow to Crokes with Gooch going off injured.
Crokes forward line ordinary without Gooch, great chance for Castlebar to reach the final now.
Ballinderry and Vincents would be licking be their lips if Crokes go out today to Castlebar ( no offence to Castlebar ).
Not over yet and if we win I don't doubt the other semi would be favs.
Richies great score
1.09
1.06
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 03:52:31 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 15, 2014, 03:45:49 PM
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 03:37:50 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on February 15, 2014, 03:36:00 PM
Half time
Castlebar Mitchels 1.07
Dr.Crokes 1.06
Mayo lads 3 wides
Kerry lads 5 wides
Castlebar had the wind in first half
Big blow to Crokes with Gooch going off injured.
Crokes forward line ordinary without Gooch, great chance for Castlebar to reach the final now.
Ballinderry and Vincents would be licking be their lips if Crokes go out today to Castlebar ( no offence to Castlebar ).
;D ;D ;D How is that not offensive to Castlebar ffs?
D.Casey got one back for the Crokes there.
Reilly very hard on Castlebar for this spell.
Quote from: moysider on February 15, 2014, 03:56:38 PM
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 03:52:31 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 15, 2014, 03:45:49 PM
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 03:37:50 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on February 15, 2014, 03:36:00 PM
Half time
Castlebar Mitchels 1.07
Dr.Crokes 1.06
Mayo lads 3 wides
Kerry lads 5 wides
Castlebar had the wind in first half
Big blow to Crokes with Gooch going off injured.
Crokes forward line ordinary without Gooch, great chance for Castlebar to reach the final now.
Ballinderry and Vincents would be licking be their lips if Crokes go out today to Castlebar ( no offence to Castlebar ).
;D ;D ;D How is that not offensive to Castlebar ffs?
It's ok, it's because we are a Connacht Club, sure it took Brigids winning it to get some acknowledgement.
1 point in it.
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 03:52:31 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 15, 2014, 03:45:49 PM
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 03:37:50 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on February 15, 2014, 03:36:00 PM
Half time
Castlebar Mitchels 1.07
Dr.Crokes 1.06
Mayo lads 3 wides
Kerry lads 5 wides
Castlebar had the wind in first half
Big blow to Crokes with Gooch going off injured.
Crokes forward line ordinary without Gooch, great chance for Castlebar to reach the final now.
Ballinderry and Vincents would be licking be their lips if Crokes go out today to Castlebar ( no offence to Castlebar ).
In fairness Castlebar have beaten St Brigids. Long way to go in this game yet another goal could prove the difference.
Long Live the King ;D
Barry to Richie to King to Crokes net.
It's not meant to be offensive at all.
Crokes would be the favourites here for this game and if Crokes go out as seems probable now, Ballinderry and Vincent's will feel they've a better chance against Castlebar.
But I'm on record as saying I'd love too Mayo win the AI.
In running Crokes 4-1. C'bar 1-4.
Long way to go here.
Can't believe Croke's still have no. 2 on Tom King.
15 mins
Buckley point
2.08
1.09
Quote from: muppet on February 15, 2014, 04:04:27 PM
Long way to go here.
Can't believe Croke's still have no. 2 on Tom King.
Fionn Fitzgerald is their best man marker.
He has taken him for a sail alright.
Couple of great points from Crokes there, but they are on the back foot.
QuoteIn running Crokes 4-1. C'bar 1-4.
biggest difference from Castlebar 3/1 before game!
One point game now.
Casey for the Docs :-\
2.09
1.11
Crokes Boys have found their shooting boots!
Castlebar might need another goal.
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 04:02:24 PM
It's not meant to be offensive at all.
Crokes would be the favourites here for this game and if Crokes go out as seems probable now, Ballinderry and Vincent's will feel they've a better chance against Castlebar.
But I'm on record as saying I'd love too Mayo win the AI.
Crokes rarely carry the favourites tag well in the All Ireland series.
Bad misses from frees could be very costly for us.
11 left. Castlebar still ahead.
Pat Shea's cub on.
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 04:05:32 PM
Quote from: muppet on February 15, 2014, 04:04:27 PM
Long way to go here.
Can't believe Croke's still have no. 2 on Tom King.
Fionn Fitzgerald is their best man marker.
He has taken him for a sail alright.
He seems to be on Neil Douglas now.
Richie off
No free !
Quote from: muppet on February 15, 2014, 03:58:12 PM
Reilly very hard on Castlebar for this spell.
Switched for that free. ;D
Alan off now, so Feeney bros gone.
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 04:10:36 PM
No free !
Soft free alright and moved it forward (not that it made a difference) to add insult!
Mitchels backs doggid
Crokes missing Gooch badly here now.
But Castlebar full value for their lead.
Soft one. So Richie was injured. Castlebar have kicked some awful ball away all game.
Leaving Big Barry at ff will be hailed as a master stroke if 'bar win but not so sure about it tactivally. We ve seen little of Kirby. Patrick Durhan has had a great game,
Looney not happy coming off.
The county town up by 2.
Take a bow Aidan Walsh!
Mitchels up by 4 whoop whoop
Game. Set. Match.
Crokes Crocked!
Quote from: moysider on February 15, 2014, 04:14:07 PM
Soft one. So Richie was injured. Castlebar have kicked some awful ball away all game.
Leaving Big Barry at ff will be hailed as a master stroke if 'bar win but not so sure about it tactivally. We ve seen little of Kirby. Patrick Durhan has had a great game,
Set up a goal, a few points and got a couple points himself. 100% the right decision.
Lydon
2.13
1.11
Well done Castlebar. Worthy winners. Best of luck to them in the final.
Having beaten the Crokes quite comfortably, they'll fear nobody now.
3-13 is some pegging.
Patrick Durcan has had some game!
2 goals from LHB!!!
Best side won well done to Castlebar Mitchels some finish by them, i think they will go on to win the All Ireland now.
GOOOOAAAALLLL
Pat Durkan
We are back in Croke Park ;D
Durkan goal!
Told ye we they d need another goal ;D
Worthy winners. Best side won alright.
Now for Ballinderry and Vincent's.
Is it time to start pumping money into developing club football in Munster?
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 04:18:45 PM
Well done Castlebar. Worthy winners. Best of luck to them in the final.
Having beaten the Crokes quite comfortably, they'll fear nobody now.
And nobody will fear them, eh?
I had a few Euro on Castlebar +3, I'd have got much better odds if I had gone for -3 or more.
Hard for the Gooch though, a player like that would have made a substantial difference.
One of the most bias refereeing performances i have ever seen in GAA, decided the winner along way out.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on February 15, 2014, 04:23:53 PM
One of the most bias refereeing performances i have ever seen in GAA, decided the winner along way out.
He scored the goals and injured gooch did he?
A few of yous are losing the run of yourselves. Gooch was a huge kick on the teeth for Crokes plus there is a couple of handy sides in the other semi
Quote from: Syferus on February 15, 2014, 03:26:49 PM
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You never like to see a player get injured but when it's the Gooch you feel like you've been robed of seeing something special.
Crokes responded well with their goal but it's Castlebar's to lose now.
Crokes had no answers when the game picked up. Gooch going took the best player in the country out of the game and meant they had no gears left to respond to Mitchels when they stepped up in the last ten.
Maybe Mitchels could have still won but it's pretty clear it wouldn't have been the walkover it ended up being. Disapointing as Gooch is always a highlight of any game but well done to the 'Fancy Dans' from Castlebar, hopefully they can make it two in a row for Connacht.
Quote from: J OGorman on February 15, 2014, 04:26:11 PM
A few of yous are losing the run of yourselves. Gooch was a huge kick on the teeth for Crokes plus there is a couple of handy sides in the other semi
You are right.
We should concede the final now and save everyone the bother.
Quote from: Tubberman on February 15, 2014, 04:22:18 PM
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 04:18:45 PM
Well done Castlebar. Worthy winners. Best of luck to them in the final.
Having beaten the Crokes quite comfortably, they'll fear nobody now.
And nobody will fear them, eh?
They won't fear anyone but as I said before Ballinderry and Vincent's will be mighty relieved to see the back of Crokes.
Quote from: muppet on February 15, 2014, 04:26:55 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on February 15, 2014, 04:26:11 PM
A few of yous are losing the run of yourselves. Gooch was a huge kick on the teeth for Crokes plus there is a couple of handy sides in the other semi
You are right.
We should concede the final now and save everyone the bother.
Yip, tip the hat lads.
Well done Mitchell's .
Free holiday for the ref in breaffy house alright, don't think his decisions affected the result though.
Crokes didn't spot his anti tackle policy and should have ran more at mitchell's in the 2nd half.
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on February 15, 2014, 03:58:36 PM
It's ok, it's because we are a Connacht Club, sure it took Brigids winning it to get some acknowledgement.
The nonsense that was written here & elsewhere before Brigids won their All Ireland. Its certainly a Connacht thing, in a four horse race having beaten the defending champs the odds (6/1 for AI ) on Castlebar were insulting & Crokes haven't improve one bit from last years semi final.
Well done to Castlebar finish the job now lads. Yourself,Muppet (two Castlebar lads) will be making the trip to Croker now?
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on February 15, 2014, 04:29:13 PM
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Quote from: J OGorman on February 15, 2014, 04:26:11 PM
A few of yous are losing the run of yourselves. Gooch was a huge kick on the teeth for Crokes plus there is a couple of handy sides in the other semi
You are right.
We should concede the final now and save everyone the bother.
Yip, tip the hat lads.
Ye's are as mad and touchy as tyrone supporters!
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on February 15, 2014, 04:23:53 PM
One of the most bias refereeing performances i have ever seen in GAA, decided the winner along way out.
Ref didn't beat Crokes today. Yes, he'll cringe when he sees the DVD ( then again I'm not sure if referees do cringe ) as a couple of frees were ridiculously soft.
Castlebar played the best football but undoubtedly, Gooch going off was a massive factor in Castlebar winning the game. With only a point in it, Castlebar upped the ante and playing into the wind was no impediment to them.
But hats off to the Mayo men.
Quote from: ross4life on February 15, 2014, 04:32:01 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on February 15, 2014, 03:58:36 PM
It's ok, it's because we are a Connacht Club, sure it took Brigids winning it to get some acknowledgement.
The nonsense that was written here & elsewhere before Brigids won their All Ireland. Its certainly a Connacht thing, in a four horse race having beaten the defending champs the odds (6/1 for AI ) on Castlebar were insulting & Crokes haven't improve one bit from last years semi final.
Well done to Castlebar finish the job now lads. Yourself,Muppet (two Castlebar lads) will be making the trip to Croker now?
Checking out flights now.
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 04:28:52 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on February 15, 2014, 04:22:18 PM
Quote from: orangeman on February 15, 2014, 04:18:45 PM
Well done Castlebar. Worthy winners. Best of luck to them in the final.
Having beaten the Crokes quite comfortably, they'll fear nobody now.
And nobody will fear them, eh?
They won't fear anyone but as I said before Ballinderry and Vincent's will be mighty relieved to see the back of Crokes.
With Gooch crocked they'd have much preferred Crokes. Mitchels don't have the highlight player like Gooch but as a team they have more depth than Crokes; they won't be undone by one injury like the Killarney men.
Final is totally up for grabs now. Might be better for Mitchels to get Vincent's and let the Dublin team suck up the national hype, they'd at worst be in a dead heat with Ballinderry and more likely they'd be favourites.
Congratulations to Castlebar, an excellent win and a great opportunity now in the final. I have to say though that this year's eventual winners will have a small bit of a hollow victory as we were so badly depleted there will always be a question mark over the winners, 'would they have won if Cross had a full deck to play with earlier in the season? ' Anyway best of luck in the final to muppet et al.
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 15, 2014, 04:51:44 PM
Congratulations to Castlebar, an excellent win and a great opportunity now in the final. I have to say though that this year's eventual winners will have a small bit of a hollow victory as we were so badly depleted there will always be a question mark over the winners, 'would they have won if Cross had a full deck to play with earlier in the season? ' Anyway best of luck in the final to muppet et al.
Nice one :)
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 15, 2014, 04:51:44 PM
Congratulations to Castlebar, an excellent win and a great opportunity now in the final. I have to say though that this year's eventual winners will have a small bit of a hollow victory as we were so badly depleted there will always be a question mark over the winners, 'would they have won if Cross had a full deck to play with earlier in the season? ' Anyway best of luck in the final to muppet et al.
Aye Castlebar- Vincent's or Ballinderry will be badly annoyed.
Ballinderry sent the Ulster back cos Cross hadn't a full deck.
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 15, 2014, 04:51:44 PM
Congratulations to Castlebar, an excellent win and a great opportunity now in the final. I have to say though that this year's eventual winners will have a small bit of a hollow victory as we were so badly depleted there will always be a question mark over the winners, 'would they have won if Cross had a full deck to play with earlier in the season? ' Anyway best of luck in the final to muppet et al.
'Would they have won if Marty Duffy wasn't more insane than Tony Ferron after ten pints and put Brigids out of the championship?'
Shoulda, coulda, woulda, and that's from a county with more real grievances than ye Armagh lads have. If you're not there you're not there. Every single title is as precious as the next. You'd love to do it beating all the big guns but only the big guns that don't get to the dance care about the 'quality' of the opposition the eventual winners have faced.
The roll of honour will have no asterisks.
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 15, 2014, 04:51:44 PM
Congratulations to Castlebar, an excellent win and a great opportunity now in the final. I have to say though that this year's eventual winners will have a small bit of a hollow victory as we were so badly depleted there will always be a question mark over the winners, 'would they have won if Cross had a full deck to play with earlier in the season? ' Anyway best of luck in the final to muppet et al.
Rubbish there will never be a question mark over the winners! Who ever get their name on the Cup will be champions and anything else is just be pub chat speculation.
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 15, 2014, 04:51:44 PM
Congratulations to Castlebar, an excellent win and a great opportunity now in the final. I have to say though that this year's eventual winners will have a small bit of a hollow victory as we were so badly depleted there will always be a question mark over the winners, 'would they have won if Cross had a full deck to play with earlier in the season? ' Anyway best of luck in the final to muppet et al.
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Quote from: ross4life on February 15, 2014, 04:32:01 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on February 15, 2014, 03:58:36 PM
It's ok, it's because we are a Connacht Club, sure it took Brigids winning it to get some acknowledgement.
The nonsense that was written here & elsewhere before Brigids won their All Ireland. Its certainly a Connacht thing, in a four horse race having beaten the defending champs the odds (6/1 for AI ) on Castlebar were insulting & Crokes haven't improve one bit from last years semi final.
Well done to Castlebar finish the job now lads. Yourself,Muppet (two Castlebar lads) will be making the trip to Croker now?
I will almost certainly be working and out of the country but I will have to see what can be done.
Quote from: muppet on February 15, 2014, 05:12:20 PM
Quote from: ross4life on February 15, 2014, 04:32:01 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on February 15, 2014, 03:58:36 PM
It's ok, it's because we are a Connacht Club, sure it took Brigids winning it to get some acknowledgement.
The nonsense that was written here & elsewhere before Brigids won their All Ireland. Its certainly a Connacht thing, in a four horse race having beaten the defending champs the odds (6/1 for AI ) on Castlebar were insulting & Crokes haven't improve one bit from last years semi final.
Well done to Castlebar finish the job now lads. Yourself,Muppet (two Castlebar lads) will be making the trip to Croker now?
I will almost certainly be working and out of the country but I will have to see what can be done.
I have Paddy.s week a few days either side booked 6 months now ;D
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 15, 2014, 04:51:44 PM
I have to say though that this year's eventual winners will have a small bit of a hollow victory as we were so badly depleted there will always be a question mark over the winners, 'would they have won if Cross had a full deck to play with earlier in the season?
Would you ever go and crawl up yer own arsh >:(
Well done to Castlebar Mitchels. Gooch got a nasty injury I know, but that shouldn't take anything away from the Mitchels. Hopefully they will do the job on Paddy's Day now.
BC is having some laugh at the minute.
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 15, 2014, 04:51:44 PM
Congratulations to Castlebar, an excellent win and a great opportunity now in the final. I have to say though that this year's eventual winners will have a small bit of a hollow victory as we were so badly depleted there will always be a question mark over the winners, 'would they have won if Cross had a full deck to play with earlier in the season? ' Anyway best of luck in the final to muppet et al.
Sure if st vincents get through it's ok for them as they put manners in you a few years ago ;)
Quote from: Farrandeelin on February 15, 2014, 05:31:24 PM
Well done to Castlebar Mitchels. Gooch got a nasty injury I know, but that shouldn't take anything away from the Mitchels. Hopefully they will do the job on Paddy's Day now.
It shouldn't take from what was a fine win for Mitchels. The Gooch played the full game against Ballymun last year and they weren't much better than today.
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 15, 2014, 04:51:44 PM
Congratulations to Castlebar, an excellent win and a great opportunity now in the final. I have to say though that this year's eventual winners will have a small bit of a hollow victory as we were so badly depleted there will always be a question mark over the winners, 'would they have won if Cross had a full deck to play with earlier in the season? ' Anyway best of luck in the final to muppet et al.
I will definitely raise a glass to you BC on Paddy's Day!
Quote from: muppet on February 15, 2014, 06:04:50 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 15, 2014, 04:51:44 PM
Congratulations to Castlebar, an excellent win and a great opportunity now in the final. I have to say though that this year's eventual winners will have a small bit of a hollow victory as we were so badly depleted there will always be a question mark over the winners, 'would they have won if Cross had a full deck to play with earlier in the season? ' Anyway best of luck in the final to muppet et al.
I will definitely raise a glass to you BC on Paddy's Day!
If you are able to change your work plans I will join you!
BTW there are some dumb fucks in the world, it is too easy some times ;D
Quote from: imtommygunn on February 15, 2014, 05:43:23 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 15, 2014, 04:51:44 PM
Congratulations to Castlebar, an excellent win and a great opportunity now in the final. I have to say though that this year's eventual winners will have a small bit of a hollow victory as we were so badly depleted there will always be a question mark over the winners, 'would they have won if Cross had a full deck to play with earlier in the season? ' Anyway best of luck in the final to muppet et al.
Sure if st vincents get through it's ok for them as they put manners in you a few years ago ;)
Yerra, 1 season wonders!!!
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 15, 2014, 06:07:18 PM
Quote from: muppet on February 15, 2014, 06:04:50 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 15, 2014, 04:51:44 PM
Congratulations to Castlebar, an excellent win and a great opportunity now in the final. I have to say though that this year's eventual winners will have a small bit of a hollow victory as we were so badly depleted there will always be a question mark over the winners, 'would they have won if Cross had a full deck to play with earlier in the season? ' Anyway best of luck in the final to muppet et al.
I will definitely raise a glass to you BC on Paddy's Day!
If you are able to change your work plans I will join you!
BTW there are some dumb f**ks in the world, it is too easy some times ;D
You realise sarcasm isn't something that can be divined easily online, right?
''You're all dumb for not knowing what only I could know!''
Well done and all but don't pat yourself on the arse too much.
Quote from: muppet on February 15, 2014, 03:41:14 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on February 15, 2014, 03:37:23 PM
Goal chances for both teams. Mitchels doing well, they will keep going anyway, very fit and hard working team.
Richie hasn't been in it that much, wonder is that because of the rumoured injury
Scored a very good point. If we had kept out that goal we would be very happy at half time, but thems the breaks.
Gooch going off probably unsettled both teams. Important we get the line out right for the second half.
I thought Barry caused a lot of problems at FF and was an interesting selection.
Apparently An Taoiseach delivered the half time team-talk.
Lawnseed and Willie Frazer will be outraged.
Quote from: muppet on February 15, 2014, 07:19:43 PM
Quote from: muppet on February 15, 2014, 03:41:14 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on February 15, 2014, 03:37:23 PM
Goal chances for both teams. Mitchels doing well, they will keep going anyway, very fit and hard working team.
Richie hasn't been in it that much, wonder is that because of the rumoured injury
Scored a very good point. If we had kept out that goal we would be very happy at half time, but thems the breaks.
Gooch going off probably unsettled both teams. Important we get the line out right for the second half.
I thought Barry caused a lot of problems at FF and was an interesting selection.
Apparently An Taoiseach delivered the half time team-talk.
Lawnseed and Willie Frazer will be outraged.
Mary Robinson for the final?
Quote from: Syferus on February 15, 2014, 06:20:05 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 15, 2014, 06:07:18 PM
Quote from: muppet on February 15, 2014, 06:04:50 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 15, 2014, 04:51:44 PM
Congratulations to Castlebar, an excellent win and a great opportunity now in the final. I have to say though that this year's eventual winners will have a small bit of a hollow victory as we were so badly depleted there will always be a question mark over the winners, 'would they have won if Cross had a full deck to play with earlier in the season? ' Anyway best of luck in the final to muppet et al.
I will definitely raise a glass to you BC on Paddy's Day!
If you are able to change your work plans I will join you!
BTW there are some dumb f**ks in the world, it is too easy some times ;D
You realise sarcasm isn't something that can be divined easily online, right?
''You're all dumb for not knowing what only I could know!''
Well done and all but don't pat yourself on the arse too much.
Ah jaysus syferous man, anyone who knows me will know that I was on the rise, I wouldn't mind but a few lads even commented such and people still were on their high horses!
Anyway, good luck to Castlebar in the final, St V's are a good side but they can be got at and a lot will depend on how they cope with the expectation of completing a club/county double in the 1 season. I have a sneaking suspicion that the Mayomen will nick this one.
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 15, 2014, 04:51:44 PM
Congratulations to Castlebar, an excellent win and a great opportunity now in the final. I have to say though that this year's eventual winners will have a small bit of a hollow victory as we were so badly depleted there will always be a question mark over the winners, 'would they have won if Cross had a full deck to play with earlier in the season? ' Anyway best of luck in the final to muppet et al.
I honestly couldn't see how Vincents would have feared Crossmaglen had we played them after dismantling them in Navan in 2008. The facts are Cross's "aura" is long over at this level.
Fine win for Castlebar. Will be strong favourites in the final after beating the all-ireland champions and the favourites for the competition. We really have our work cut out.
You're a gas man Indiana!
Quote from: Farrandeelin on February 15, 2014, 09:03:38 PM
You're a gas man Indiana!
Not at all. I've huge respect for what Pat Holmes had done with Castlebar.
And I think they are going to cause us awful bother because they won't let us play football like Portlaoise and Balinderry.
3-13 is a hell of a score for any team in 60 minutes football.
Plus on the law of averages Mayo football are due a break. I'm very nervous
Quote from: INDIANA on February 15, 2014, 09:12:09 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on February 15, 2014, 09:03:38 PM
You're a gas man Indiana!
Not at all. I've huge respect for what Pat Holmes had done with Castlebar.
And I think they are going to cause us awful bother because they won't let us play football like Portlaoise and Balinderry.
3-13 is a hell of a score for any team in 60 minutes football.
Plus on the law of averages Mayo football are due a break. I'm very nervous
Sure at club level they haven't a bother winning senior AIs.
Quote from: INDIANA on February 15, 2014, 09:12:09 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on February 15, 2014, 09:03:38 PM
You're a gas man Indiana!
Not at all. I've huge respect for what Pat Holmes had done with Castlebar.
And I think they are going to cause us awful bother because they won't let us play football like Portlaoise and Balinderry.
3-13 is a hell of a score for any team in 60 minutes football.
Plus on the law of averages Mayo football are due a break. I'm very nervous
How many of that St Vincents side have won minor,under 21 and Senior All Ireland winning medals with Dublin?
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 15, 2014, 09:29:43 PM
Quote from: INDIANA on February 15, 2014, 09:12:09 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on February 15, 2014, 09:03:38 PM
You're a gas man Indiana!
Not at all. I've huge respect for what Pat Holmes had done with Castlebar.
And I think they are going to cause us awful bother because they won't let us play football like Portlaoise and Balinderry.
3-13 is a hell of a score for any team in 60 minutes football.
Plus on the law of averages Mayo football are due a break. I'm very nervous
How many of that St Vincents side have won minor,under 21 and Senior All Ireland winning medals with Dublin?
Only 6 of the panel. 4 senior, 1 minor and 1 u21.
I really can't see Castlebar being beaten. Crokes had no answer today, I know Gooch was an awful loss but I think they still would have struggled. They'll beat Vincent's on Paddys day and all of Connacht will be behind them. Mayo football will take big inspiration too I'd say for later in the year.
Quote from: ck on February 15, 2014, 09:56:15 PM
I really can't see Castlebar being beaten. Crokes had no answer today, I know Gooch was an awful loss but I think they still would have struggled. They'll beat Vincent's on Paddys day and all of Connacht will be behind them. Mayo football will take big inspiration too I'd say for later in the year.
On past record you'll need the inspiration at county level alright.
Quote from: Tubberman on February 15, 2014, 07:22:54 PM
Quote from: muppet on February 15, 2014, 07:19:43 PM
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Quote from: Tubberman on February 15, 2014, 03:37:23 PM
Goal chances for both teams. Mitchels doing well, they will keep going anyway, very fit and hard working team.
Richie hasn't been in it that much, wonder is that because of the rumoured injury
Scored a very good point. If we had kept out that goal we would be very happy at half time, but thems the breaks.
Gooch going off probably unsettled both teams. Important we get the line out right for the second half.
I thought Barry caused a lot of problems at FF and was an interesting selection.
Apparently An Taoiseach delivered the half time team-talk.
Lawnseed and Willie Frazer will be outraged.
Mary Robinson for the final?
Pee Flynn? Or Beverley? :P
Quote from: Farrandeelin on February 15, 2014, 10:02:53 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on February 15, 2014, 07:22:54 PM
Quote from: muppet on February 15, 2014, 07:19:43 PM
Quote from: muppet on February 15, 2014, 03:41:14 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on February 15, 2014, 03:37:23 PM
Goal chances for both teams. Mitchels doing well, they will keep going anyway, very fit and hard working team.
Richie hasn't been in it that much, wonder is that because of the rumoured injury
Scored a very good point. If we had kept out that goal we would be very happy at half time, but thems the breaks.
Gooch going off probably unsettled both teams. Important we get the line out right for the second half.
I thought Barry caused a lot of problems at FF and was an interesting selection.
Apparently An Taoiseach delivered the half time team-talk.
Lawnseed and Willie Frazer will be outraged.
Mary Robinson for the final?
Pee Flynn? Or Beverley? :P
Marty Duffy. They need to get him involved in the All-Marty Senior Club Final somehow.
Quote from: INDIANA on February 15, 2014, 09:49:05 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 15, 2014, 09:29:43 PM
Quote from: INDIANA on February 15, 2014, 09:12:09 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on February 15, 2014, 09:03:38 PM
You're a gas man Indiana!
Not at all. I've huge respect for what Pat Holmes had done with Castlebar.
And I think they are going to cause us awful bother because they won't let us play football like Portlaoise and Balinderry.
3-13 is a hell of a score for any team in 60 minutes football.
Plus on the law of averages Mayo football are due a break. I'm very nervous
How many of that St Vincents side have won minor,under 21 and Senior All Ireland winning medals with Dublin?
Only 6 of the panel. 4 senior, 1 minor and 1 u21.
Well in fairness not many club teams have half a dozen county All Ireland winners in their side.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 15, 2014, 10:41:16 PM
Quote from: INDIANA on February 15, 2014, 09:49:05 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 15, 2014, 09:29:43 PM
Quote from: INDIANA on February 15, 2014, 09:12:09 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on February 15, 2014, 09:03:38 PM
You're a gas man Indiana!
Not at all. I've huge respect for what Pat Holmes had done with Castlebar.
And I think they are going to cause us awful bother because they won't let us play football like Portlaoise and Balinderry.
3-13 is a hell of a score for any team in 60 minutes football.
Plus on the law of averages Mayo football are due a break. I'm very nervous
How many of that St Vincents side have won minor,under 21 and Senior All Ireland winning medals with Dublin?
Only 6 of the panel. 4 senior, 1 minor and 1 u21.
Well in fairness not many club teams have half a dozen county All Ireland winners in their side.
True but we aren't a big club. Kilamacud Crokes would have 10-11 of their senior team with all-ireland medals. They are twice our size for example.
Quote from: INDIANA on February 15, 2014, 10:44:52 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 15, 2014, 10:41:16 PM
Quote from: INDIANA on February 15, 2014, 09:49:05 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 15, 2014, 09:29:43 PM
Quote from: INDIANA on February 15, 2014, 09:12:09 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on February 15, 2014, 09:03:38 PM
You're a gas man Indiana!
Not at all. I've huge respect for what Pat Holmes had done with Castlebar.
And I think they are going to cause us awful bother because they won't let us play football like Portlaoise and Balinderry.
3-13 is a hell of a score for any team in 60 minutes football.
Plus on the law of averages Mayo football are due a break. I'm very nervous
How many of that St Vincents side have won minor,under 21 and Senior All Ireland winning medals with Dublin?
Only 6 of the panel. 4 senior, 1 minor and 1 u21.
Well in fairness not many club teams have half a dozen county All Ireland winners in their side.
True but we aren't a big club. Kilamacud Crokes would have 10-11 of their senior team with all-ireland medals. They are twice our size for example.
Is Ger Brennan due back for the final?
Quote from: Syferus on February 15, 2014, 10:58:47 PM
Quote from: INDIANA on February 15, 2014, 10:44:52 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 15, 2014, 10:41:16 PM
Quote from: INDIANA on February 15, 2014, 09:49:05 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 15, 2014, 09:29:43 PM
Quote from: INDIANA on February 15, 2014, 09:12:09 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on February 15, 2014, 09:03:38 PM
You're a gas man Indiana!
Not at all. I've huge respect for what Pat Holmes had done with Castlebar.
And I think they are going to cause us awful bother because they won't let us play football like Portlaoise and Balinderry.
3-13 is a hell of a score for any team in 60 minutes football.
Plus on the law of averages Mayo football are due a break. I'm very nervous
How many of that St Vincents side have won minor,under 21 and Senior All Ireland winning medals with Dublin?
Only 6 of the panel. 4 senior, 1 minor and 1 u21.
Well in fairness not many club teams have half a dozen county All Ireland winners in their side.
True but we aren't a big club. Kilamacud Crokes would have 10-11 of their senior team with all-ireland medals. They are twice our size for example.
Is Ger Brennan due back for the final?
Hope so. He was due back today but nobody knew he was still unfit.
Brendan Egan was a good addition to the St Vincents team, Co player and won a Sigerson with DCU in 06.
Quote from: rodney trotter on February 15, 2014, 11:04:39 PM
Brendan Egan was a good addition to the St Vincents team, Co player and won a Sigerson with DCU in 06.
Only realised just now he's the Sligo Brendan Egan, hell he's Dr. Brendan Egan lectuter at UCD at this stage. Will get plenty of stick on Monday for that lazy tackle late on that got him a yellow and perhaps deserved a black or red card.
Quote from: Syferus on February 15, 2014, 11:18:38 PM
Quote from: rodney trotter on February 15, 2014, 11:04:39 PM
Brendan Egan was a good addition to the St Vincents team, Co player and won a Sigerson with DCU in 06.
Only realised just now he's the Sligo Brendan Egan, hell he's Dr. Brendan Egan lectuter at UCD at this stage. Will get plenty of stick on Monday for that lazy tackle late on that got him a yellow and perhaps deserved a black or red card.
Yeah, rash enough saw him getting sent off for a lazy tackle in the league a few years ago against Cavan, can be a bit reckless, good player though. Joined at start of last year, had won 5 county titles with Tourlestrane asaik.