Venue is Mayo's call this time. Sligo went with The Hyde in 2012.
I'm not sure Mayo would go with Hyde Park, even if it was available.
Mayo are trying to get Sligo to come to McHale Park. What Sligo will demand remains to be seen. A number of future matches played in Mark. Park if they are not finals? A cash incentive? The game would attract as many as 10k more in Castlebar. Say an extra 100.000 euro in the coffers. Sligo can of course tell us to feck off and hold out for a neutral venue.
Has been agreed a number of years ago that Sligo and Leitrim are entitled to a neutral venue if and when they reach Connacht finals. Been asked to play the final in MacHale park with the lure of money is FIFA like.
Quote from: Blowitupref on June 22, 2015, 04:38:26 PM
Has been agreed a number of years ago that Sligo and Leitrim are entitled to a neutral venue if and when they reach Connacht finals. Been asked to play the final in MacHale park with the lure of money is FIFA like.
They'd be mad to consider McHale park unless they are only going for the day out. It's a pain for fans but unless we get Croke Park (free on the 19th), we're stuck with Salthill again.
Quote from: moysider on June 22, 2015, 04:29:07 PM
Venue is Mayo's call this time. Sligo went with The Hyde in 2012.
I'm not sure Mayo would go with Hyde Park, even if it was available.
Mayo are trying to get Sligo to come to McHale Park. What Sligo will demand remains to be seen. A number of future matches played in Mark. Park if they are not finals? A cash incentive? The game would attract as many as 10k more in Castlebar. Say an extra 100.000 euro in the coffers. Sligo can of course tell us to feck off and hold out for a neutral venue.
Where's this 'call' thing coming from? It's a neutral venue every time so it's never either team's call surely?
The reality of declining attendances means the Hyde would probably still be able to host everyone that will want to go to this game.
Be surprised if Sligo are bloody-minded enough to drag it to Salthill. I highly doubt there was any chance we would have.
Quote from: Blowitupref on June 22, 2015, 04:38:26 PM
Has been agreed a number of years ago that Sligo and Leitrim are entitled to a neutral venue if and when they reach Connacht finals. Been asked to play the final in MacHale park with the lure of money is FIFA like.
There's a lot of clubs in both counties struggling to keep going and could do with a few quid. Are we so flush we can throw away 100,000 grand? Just saying. But if it has to be Salthill, Limerick, Portlaois, Croke Park or Breffni so be it.
We'll play in Castlebar if they promise to give Parsons back.
Quote from: Syferus on June 22, 2015, 04:45:35 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 22, 2015, 04:29:07 PM
Venue is Mayo's call this time. Sligo went with The Hyde in 2012.
I'm not sure Mayo would go with Hyde Park, even if it was available.
Mayo are trying to get Sligo to come to McHale Park. What Sligo will demand remains to be seen. A number of future matches played in Mark. Park if they are not finals? A cash incentive? The game would attract as many as 10k more in Castlebar. Say an extra 100.000 euro in the coffers. Sligo can of course tell us to feck off and hold out for a neutral venue.
Where's this 'call' thing coming from? It's a neutral venue every time so it's never either team's call surely?
The reality of declining attendances means the Hyde would probably still be able to host everyone that will want to go to this game.
Be surprised if Sligo are bloody-minded enough to drag it to Salthill. I highly doubt there was any chance we would have.
Like I said, if it comes to a neutral venue, it is Mayo's turn to decide what neutral venue it will be. I thought I made that clear enough earlier. Sligo will have no say except on insisting on neutrality if they wish. I don t see Hyde as an option.
But no matter who chooses the neutral corner, it has to be Salthill if that's the way it goes?
Quote from: sligoman on June 22, 2015, 04:51:54 PM
We'll play in Castlebar if they promise to give Parsons back.
Gave ye Jimmy K... n ye made fuk all useoom😉😉
I personally feel we may as well not turn up if we agree to castlebar based on a bribe and that's what it would be in my eyes. Bribes are always based on greed and that would guarantee the result for mayo aswell so is it really worth it. Im sure our cb would probably want to but the manager and players will never agree to it imo.
I certainly am not turning up for the sake of it.
For me its guaranteed to be Salthill as the hyde is not big enough with new health and safety review, Connacht finals with Sligo have attracted 23,000+ consistently so I gladly take traffic issues to Salthill to play Mayo in Connacht final. If mayofans want to stay away I don't really care either.
Quote from: moysider on June 22, 2015, 04:53:23 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 22, 2015, 04:45:35 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 22, 2015, 04:29:07 PM
Venue is Mayo's call this time. Sligo went with The Hyde in 2012.
I'm not sure Mayo would go with Hyde Park, even if it was available.
Mayo are trying to get Sligo to come to McHale Park. What Sligo will demand remains to be seen. A number of future matches played in Mark. Park if they are not finals? A cash incentive? The game would attract as many as 10k more in Castlebar. Say an extra 100.000 euro in the coffers. Sligo can of course tell us to feck off and hold out for a neutral venue.
Where's this 'call' thing coming from? It's a neutral venue every time so it's never either team's call surely?
The reality of declining attendances means the Hyde would probably still be able to host everyone that will want to go to this game.
Be surprised if Sligo are bloody-minded enough to drag it to Salthill. I highly doubt there was any chance we would have.
Like I said, if it comes to a neutral venue, it is Mayo's turn to decide what neutral venue it will be. I thought I made that clear enough earlier. Sligo will have no say except on insisting on neutrality if they wish. I don t see Hyde as an option.
But what I'm asking is if that's actually part of the arrangement? It makes no sense that it would be because when that was drawn up the only place Sligo or Mayo would ever choose for a neutral venue was the Hyde. I hadn't ever assumed the counties took turns choosing neutral venues.
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 22, 2015, 04:54:38 PM
But no matter who chooses the neutral corner, it has to be Salthill if that's the way it goes?
I don t think so. There is no precedent for it but I understand it doesn t have to be played in the province. Was there not an Armagh?Tyrone Ulster final played in CP.
There was no precedent for playing an AISF in Limerick either ;D
Quote from: Syferus on June 22, 2015, 04:59:48 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 22, 2015, 04:53:23 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 22, 2015, 04:45:35 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 22, 2015, 04:29:07 PM
Venue is Mayo's call this time. Sligo went with The Hyde in 2012.
I'm not sure Mayo would go with Hyde Park, even if it was available.
Mayo are trying to get Sligo to come to McHale Park. What Sligo will demand remains to be seen. A number of future matches played in Mark. Park if they are not finals? A cash incentive? The game would attract as many as 10k more in Castlebar. Say an extra 100.000 euro in the coffers. Sligo can of course tell us to feck off and hold out for a neutral venue.
Where's this 'call' thing coming from? It's a neutral venue every time so it's never either team's call surely?
The reality of declining attendances means the Hyde would probably still be able to host everyone that will want to go to this game.
Be surprised if Sligo are bloody-minded enough to drag it to Salthill. I highly doubt there was any chance we would have.
Like I said, if it comes to a neutral venue, it is Mayo's turn to decide what neutral venue it will be. I thought I made that clear enough earlier. Sligo will have no say except on insisting on neutrality if they wish. I don t see Hyde as an option.
But what I'm asking is if that's actually part of the arrangement? It makes no sense that it would be because when that was drawn up the only place Sligo or Mayo would ever choose for a neutral venue was the Hyde. I hadnt ever assumed the counties took turns choosing neutral venues.
This is a 'home' game for us. We get to choose the venue as long as it is neutral. Even if the Hyde was available we would not necessarily have to go there. That is my understanding anyway.
Quote from: sligoman on June 22, 2015, 04:51:54 PM
We'll play in Castlebar if they promise to give Parsons back.
Sound, so long as ye give us David Kelly back
Quote from: moysider on June 22, 2015, 05:05:13 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 22, 2015, 04:59:48 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 22, 2015, 04:53:23 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 22, 2015, 04:45:35 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 22, 2015, 04:29:07 PM
Venue is Mayo's call this time. Sligo went with The Hyde in 2012.
I'm not sure Mayo would go with Hyde Park, even if it was available.
Mayo are trying to get Sligo to come to McHale Park. What Sligo will demand remains to be seen. A number of future matches played in Mark. Park if they are not finals? A cash incentive? The game would attract as many as 10k more in Castlebar. Say an extra 100.000 euro in the coffers. Sligo can of course tell us to feck off and hold out for a neutral venue.
Where's this 'call' thing coming from? It's a neutral venue every time so it's never either team's call surely?
The reality of declining attendances means the Hyde would probably still be able to host everyone that will want to go to this game.
Be surprised if Sligo are bloody-minded enough to drag it to Salthill. I highly doubt there was any chance we would have.
Like I said, if it comes to a neutral venue, it is Mayo's turn to decide what neutral venue it will be. I thought I made that clear enough earlier. Sligo will have no say except on insisting on neutrality if they wish. I don t see Hyde as an option.
But what I'm asking is if that's actually part of the arrangement? It makes no sense that it would be because when that was drawn up the only place Sligo or Mayo would ever choose for a neutral venue was the Hyde. I hadnt ever assumed the counties took turns choosing neutral venues.
This is a 'home' game for us. We get to choose the venue as long as it is neutral. Even if the Hyde was available we would not necessarily have to go there. That is my understanding anyway.
Are you going off home-away arrangements for matches outside of Connacht finals though? Surely if a match between two teams is supposed to be always at a neutral venue there are no home sides or one county having more of a call on the venue than the other. This whole arrangement has always been clouded in a bit of fog..
Connacht and Ulster finals in Croke Park double header could happen yet :P
I would have thought the same as Moy - one team has choice of Hyde or Salthill in normal circumstances.
With the Hyde out, it's surely salthill. Disgraceful if sligo agree to castlebar imo, worth at least 2 points to us
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 22, 2015, 04:58:18 PM
I personally feel we may as well not turn up if we agree to castlebar based on a bribe and that's what it would be in my eyes. Bribes are always based on greed and that would guarantee the result for mayo aswell so is it really worth it. Im sure our cb would probably want to but the manager and players will never agree to it imo.
I certainly am not turning up for the sake of it.
For me its guaranteed to be Salthill as the hyde is not big enough with new health and safety review, Connacht finals with Sligo have attracted 23,000+ consistently so I gladly take traffic issues to Salthill to play Mayo in Connacht final. If mayofans want to stay away I don't really care either.
Just make sure to avoid Charlestown and Bellaghy on your way home. ;)
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 22, 2015, 04:58:18 PM
I personally feel we may as well not turn up if we agree to castlebar based on a bribe and that's what it would be in my eyes. Bribes are always based on greed and that would guarantee the result for mayo aswell so is it really worth it. Im sure our cb would probably want to but the manager and players will never agree to it imo.
I certainly am not turning up for the sake of it.
For me its guaranteed to be Salthill as the hyde is not big enough with new health and safety review, Connacht finals with Sligo have attracted 23,000+ consistently so I gladly take traffic issues to Salthill to play Mayo in Connacht final. If mayofans want to stay away I don't really care either.
Tbh not too fussed where it's played. I'd prefer Salthill to The Hyde any day. Traffic a bit trickier but a few nice pubs in Salthill. Had a few nice pints of Rebel Red in PJ Flaherty's the last day.
Not a great crowd in Mark. Park for Roscommon game. Stand wasn t even full. Total 9,480. Even if the crowd was 50:50 that leaves less than 5,000 Sligo fans at a home championship game. Will many more go to the trouble of going to an away game that televised?
Quote from: moysider on June 22, 2015, 05:16:33 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 22, 2015, 04:58:18 PM
I personally feel we may as well not turn up if we agree to castlebar based on a bribe and that's what it would be in my eyes. Bribes are always based on greed and that would guarantee the result for mayo aswell so is it really worth it. Im sure our cb would probably want to but the manager and players will never agree to it imo.
I certainly am not turning up for the sake of it.
For me its guaranteed to be Salthill as the hyde is not big enough with new health and safety review, Connacht finals with Sligo have attracted 23,000+ consistently so I gladly take traffic issues to Salthill to play Mayo in Connacht final. If mayofans want to stay away I don't really care either.
Tbh not too fussed where it's played. I'd prefer Salthill to The Hyde any day. Traffic a bit trickier but a few nice pubs in Salthill. Had a few nice pints of Rebel Red in PJ Flaherty's the last day.
Not a great crowd in Mark. Park for Roscommon game. Stand wasn t even full. Total 9,480. Even if the crowd was 50:50 that leaves less than 5,000 Sligo fans at a home championship game. Will many more go to the trouble of going to an away game that televised?
I think this could easily go to 100 pages, especially if Roscommon somehow make the minor final.
I don't like Salthill but in fairness Sligo are entitled to a neutral venue and that's the end of it for me. Money shouldn't decide this and after all the whining that went on about Limerick (I think our replay should have been in Croker by the way) where it is obvious our Co Board weren't going to rock the boat because of their need for financial backup , it would be unbelievably hypocritical of us (even by GAA/Mayo/Irish standards) to demand the Sligo Co Board sell their team/fans short for a few euros and an easier car journey by putting this game in Castlebar.
Quote from: moysider on June 22, 2015, 05:05:13 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 22, 2015, 04:59:48 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 22, 2015, 04:53:23 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 22, 2015, 04:45:35 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 22, 2015, 04:29:07 PM
Venue is Mayo's call this time. Sligo went with The Hyde in 2012.
I'm not sure Mayo would go with Hyde Park, even if it was available.
Mayo are trying to get Sligo to come to McHale Park. What Sligo will demand remains to be seen. A number of future matches played in Mark. Park if they are not finals? A cash incentive? The game would attract as many as 10k more in Castlebar. Say an extra 100.000 euro in the coffers. Sligo can of course tell us to feck off and hold out for a neutral venue.
Where's this 'call' thing coming from? It's a neutral venue every time so it's never either team's call surely?
The reality of declining attendances means the Hyde would probably still be able to host everyone that will want to go to this game.
Be surprised if Sligo are bloody-minded enough to drag it to Salthill. I highly doubt there was any chance we would have.
Like I said, if it comes to a neutral venue, it is Mayo's turn to decide what neutral venue it will be. I thought I made that clear enough earlier. Sligo will have no say except on insisting on neutrality if they wish. I don t see Hyde as an option.
But what I'm asking is if that's actually part of the arrangement? It makes no sense that it would be because when that was drawn up the only place Sligo or Mayo would ever choose for a neutral venue was the Hyde. I hadnt ever assumed the counties took turns choosing neutral venues.
This is a 'home' game for us. We get to choose the venue as long as it is neutral. Even if the Hyde was available we would not necessarily have to go there. That is my understanding anyway.
If that was the case then Mayo had the call on neutral venue in 2012 as Sligo were at home to Mayo in 2010.
That was not a final. If Mayo play Sligo next year in first round or semi it will be played in Castlebar I assume.
Quote from: moysider on June 22, 2015, 05:32:48 PM
That was not a final. If Mayo play Sligo next year in first round or semi it will be played in Castlebar I assume.
Why not toss a coin, if its in Sligo then the attendance is what it is. From the initial reaction to Salthill, a lot of people will stay away due to traffic, and parking due to other events taking place in Galway that week. How many more than 17k (Markievicz park capacity I think) do people think will attend game in Salthill.
Quote from: joemamas on June 22, 2015, 06:06:36 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 22, 2015, 05:32:48 PM
That was not a final. If Mayo play Sligo next year in first round or semi it will be played in Castlebar I assume.
Why not toss a coin, if its in Sligo then the attendance is what it is. From the initial reaction to Salthill, a lot of people will stay away due to traffic, and parking due to other events taking place in Galway that week. How many more than 17k (Markievicz park capacity I think) do people think will attend game in Salthill.
Just looked on line, capacity is almost 19,000. again how many more than that would go to Salthill.
Quote from: joemamas on June 22, 2015, 06:10:36 PM
Quote from: joemamas on June 22, 2015, 06:06:36 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 22, 2015, 05:32:48 PM
That was not a final. If Mayo play Sligo next year in first round or semi it will be played in Castlebar I assume.
Why not toss a coin, if its in Sligo then the attendance is what it is. From the initial reaction to Salthill, a lot of people will stay away due to traffic, and parking due to other events taking place in Galway that week. How many more than 17k (Markievicz park capacity I think) do people think will attend game in Salthill.
Just looked on line, capacity is almost 19,000. again how many more than that would go to Salthill.
Can't imagine even that going. Very small stand capacity in Markievicz Park. Less than 4000. And the terraces would have to be pretty jammed to take 18,500 I d say. Still, a toss would be the sensible option.
The Hyde can accomodate over 23k even now..
Quote from: Syferus on June 22, 2015, 06:20:58 PM
The Hyde can accomodate over 23k even now..
Look Sy. nobody wants to go to Hyde ok. Not even if they build motorways, hand out free hotdogs, beer and bring over Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders for the game. It s not going to happen. Roscommon input is finished for 2015. Accept it ;)
Think Markievicz was downgraded to 12k when that report came out a few years ago, could be wrong.
That could be correct. 18/19K seems like a bit of a crush for the grounds.
Did London get much of a say in 2013 for the Connacht final?They were up against it as it was,without having to play Mayo on their home ground.
Quote from: rodney trotter on June 22, 2015, 10:26:45 PM
Did London get much of a say in 2013 for the Connacht final?They were up against it as it was,without having to play Mayo on their home ground.
They had no say and were told MacHale park was the only viable option for that Connacht final.
Does anyone know if Tuam is approved for Connacht Finals these days?
Quote from: muppet on June 22, 2015, 10:49:26 PM
Does anyone know if Tuam is approved for Connacht Finals these days?
Of course not. If the Hyde can't host them there's not a snowballs hope that an even more neglected ground could.
Quote from: Syferus on June 22, 2015, 10:54:21 PM
Quote from: muppet on June 22, 2015, 10:49:26 PM
Does anyone know if Tuam is approved for Connacht Finals these days?
Of course not. If the Hyde can't host them there's not a snowballs hope that an even more neglected ground could.
God between us and all harm. Last time I was there it was still 1930s dressing rooms and bizarrely synthetic penalty areas. About 3 years ago. Doubt much has changed. Shame it was let go. I always found the playing surface there immaculate.
Is Croke Park free that day? Connacht final often used to be same day as Leinster hurling. At least both counties have a train service to Dublin ;D
Regarding Markievicz Park I don't know what the exact capacity is but a quick look around after the announcement of the attendance left me wondering where you would fit a couple of thousand more. So assuming the attendance announced was accurate, I think 12,000 would have the place jammed completely.
Salthill is a pain but as Sligonian says it is a pain we're delighted to have. Might have to go the night before and stay with a buddy of mine in Salthill. As moysider mentioned, PJ's is a grand spot and there are many others. Bring it on.
Football wise - it will be very tough to stop the 5 in a row. Mayo are seasoned All-Ireland contenders and we are early in this teams development. I hoping that we kick on from the last day and rise a good challenge.
As for Parsons - I wouldn't take the cnut back for anything. I heard strong rumours that he was being courted about 16 months ago and it made me sick. If we win I'm sure the Curry lads can put a bonfire outside his house!!!!
Sligo should push for Croker given Mayo's history in finals there
Expect a very good match, Sligo always are always decent. Can't recall giving Sligo a paddlin like we've dished out to other counties in Connacht in recent years.
Ross Donovan is a serious player and we know all about their forwards.
This Mayo team are too long in the tooth to not got about their business professionally and ruthlessly.
The 5 week break should allow for the knocks picked up against Galway to clear up. Another round of club championship to navigate this weekend and they should be primed.
Aidan O'Shea scoring a hat trick inside 25 minutes last weekend vs Ballyhaunis in the championship. He's flying.
Quote from: magpie seanie on June 22, 2015, 11:03:50 PM
Regarding Markievicz Park I don't know what the exact capacity is but a quick look around after the announcement of the attendance left me wondering where you would fit a couple of thousand more. So assuming the attendance announced was accurate, I think 12,000 would have the place jammed completely.
Salthill is a pain but as Sligonian says it is a pain we're delighted to have. Might have to go the night before and stay with a buddy of mine in Salthill. As moysider mentioned, PJ's is a grand spot and there are many others. Bring it on.
Football wise - it will be very tough to stop the 5 in a row. Mayo are seasoned All-Ireland contenders and we are early in this teams development. I hoping that we kick on from the last day and rise a good challenge.
As for Parsons - I wouldn't take the cnut back for anything. I heard strong rumours that he was being courted about 16 months ago and it made me sick. If we win I'm sure the Curry lads can put a bonfire outside his house!!!!
I'm very sceptical about the attendances that are given at any game practically outside of Croke Park, or a solid out Munster hurling final in Thurles. Either they are understated by a few thousand, or th pictures on TV etc are a bit misleading and there's plenty of space on terraces that mightn't be obvious from afar. I'd imagine you'd comfortably have got a lot more in on Saturday if you went right around the ground.
Quote from: magpie seanie on June 22, 2015, 11:03:50 PM
Regarding Markievicz Park I don't know what the exact capacity is but a quick look around after the announcement of the attendance left me wondering where you would fit a couple of thousand more. So assuming the attendance announced was accurate, I think 12,000 would have the place jammed completely.
Salthill is a pain but as Sligonian says it is a pain we're delighted to have. Might have to go the night before and stay with a buddy of mine in Salthill. As moysider mentioned, PJ's is a grand spot and there are many others. Bring it on.
Football wise - it will be very tough to stop the 5 in a row. Mayo are seasoned All-Ireland contenders and we are early in this teams development. I hoping that we kick on from the last day and rise a good challenge.
As for Parsons - I wouldn't take the cnut back for anything. I heard strong rumours that he was being courted about 16 months ago and it made me sick. If we win I'm sure the Curry lads can put a bonfire outside his house!!!!
Ah now. In fairness ye never had him to be taking him back. He was always a Mayo player however much it grates with ye about his Sligo address. Didn t hear about the courting thing and It would be a waste of time. Tom would consider himself Mayo. I see David Brady tweeting about his Sligo address. Would you have ever considered him a Sligo man.
Quote from: Buckass on June 22, 2015, 11:12:58 PM
Sligo should push for Croker given Mayo's history in finals there
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Nice one, Buckass.
Quote from: Buckass on June 22, 2015, 11:12:58 PM
Sligo should push for Croker given Mayo's history in finals there
;D ;D ;D We ve got the 2 Ronnies here folks. Such a fresh take on things.
We haven t lost a Connacht final there yet though ;)
And we ve won more championship games in CP than we ve lost in recent years.
Last year our record in CP was Won1 Drew1 Lost0. Not so bad. We weren t let play a 3rd game there though for some reason that was a ball of shite.
How did you get on?
Quote from: Buckass on June 22, 2015, 11:12:58 PM
Sligo should push for Croker given Mayo's history in finals there
If there was Tommy Murphy cup for comedy surely you would be gone in the first round ;).
Quote from: magpie seanie on June 22, 2015, 11:03:50 PM
Regarding Markievicz Park I don't know what the exact capacity is but a quick look around after the announcement of the attendance left me wondering where you would fit a couple of thousand more. So assuming the attendance announced was accurate, I think 12,000 would have the place jammed completely.
Salthill is a pain but as Sligonian says it is a pain we're delighted to have. Might have to go the night before and stay with a buddy of mine in Salthill. As moysider mentioned, PJ's is a grand spot and there are many others. Bring it on.
Football wise - it will be very tough to stop the 5 in a row. Mayo are seasoned All-Ireland contenders and we are early in this teams development. I hoping that we kick on from the last day and rise a good challenge.
As for Parsons - I wouldn't take the cnut back for anything. I heard strong rumours that he was being courted about 16 months ago and it made me sick. If we win I'm sure the Curry lads can put a bonfire outside his house!!!!
It didn't take long for the anti Parsons brigade to emerge. Of course he is responsible for all the ills of sligo football for the past decade or so.
As a young fella, I would always shout for Sligo unless they were playing Mayo, I have a feeling that with all the poisonous shite that will be spewed by you and others over the next month, that by the time the game finally rolls around, i may hope that Mayo will win by twenty. Hopefully it will not come to that.
Just one additional point. He has played his club football all his life in Mayo. You would not be taking him back.
Seem to have hit a nerve !!!!!
Look - I don't want to go down this road again. I know the history very well and am entitled to my opinion that he should not be playing for Mayo. Ye have plenty of good players within your county.
Quote from: magpie seanie on June 23, 2015, 01:03:40 AM
Seem to have hit a nerve !!!!!
Look - I don't want to go down this road again. I know the history very well and am entitled to my opinion that he should not be playing for Mayo. Ye have plenty of good players within your county.
A nerve maybe, but you did call him a cnut.
Fair enough end of, lets keep it football related.
It is Sligo's call as to where the game will be played and they would be crazy to play the game anywhere else but Salthill.Mayo have a lot of injury concerns with the two O Connors ,Andy Moran Tom Cunniffe and Alan Dillion not playing for there clubs at the weekend.In fact D.O Connor has a fractured bone in his wrist so he could be a doubt for final.There is another round of championship games in Mayo this weekend so that may reveal more as to how serious the injuries the above players are carrying.
With our record in Salthill and the distance Sligo have to travel I would say that the Sligo CB will run with Castlebar. Salthill could be crowded on the 19th with the skywhale.
Quote from: highorlow on June 23, 2015, 10:48:01 AM
With our record in Salthill and the distance Sligo have to travel I would say that the Sligo CB will run with Castlebar. Salthill could be crowded on the 19th with the skywhale.
Cripes!
Maybe the Breffni Park murmurings were not so silly after all!
Quote from: moysider on June 23, 2015, 11:06:27 AM
Quote from: highorlow on June 23, 2015, 10:48:01 AM
With our record in Salthill and the distance Sligo have to travel I would say that the Sligo CB will run with Castlebar. Salthill could be crowded on the 19th with the skywhale.
Cripes!
Maybe the Breffni Park murmurings were not so silly after all!
If its a good day on the 19th July Salthill would be jammers either way I'd say.
Dont really mind where it is, get up to Galway early and wait a while after for the traffic to die down - theres worse places one could be looking to kill a few hours! :P
Quote from: magpie seanie on June 22, 2015, 11:03:50 PM
Regarding Markievicz Park I don't know what the exact capacity is but a quick look around after the announcement of the attendance left me wondering where you would fit a couple of thousand more. So assuming the attendance announced was accurate, I think 12,000 would have the place jammed completely.
Salthill is a pain but as Sligonian says it is a pain we're delighted to have. Might have to go the night before and stay with a buddy of mine in Salthill. As moysider mentioned, PJ's is a grand spot and there are many others. Bring it on.
Football wise - it will be very tough to stop the 5 in a row. Mayo are seasoned All-Ireland contenders and we are early in this teams development. I hoping that we kick on from the last day and rise a good challenge.
As for Parsons - I wouldn't take the cnut back for anything. I heard strong rumours that he was being courted about 16 months ago and it made me sick. If we win I'm sure the Curry lads can put a bonfire outside his house!!!!
Won't make the night before, but could you be persuaded to stay the Sunday night? Salthill is a pain to get to and home from, but if you are staying, there is nowhere better. :D
Salthill is actually a strange venue for a provincial ground that will be busy in summer months, when traffic around Salthill is already jammers. Surely Tuam would have been better to redevelop?
We need to come up with a plan for midfield, best we can hope for is to break the ball and pick up the breaks. We probably got more out of our fast running midfielders than we would get from big slow high fielders.
Let's keep the discussion on track, we are delighted to be in a Connacht final and very happy with the massive underdog tag.
Mutterings that it's going to be Castlebar. Expect a 12 angry men scenario tonight before it's announced no doubt.
Quote from: ballinaman on June 23, 2015, 12:56:45 PM
Mutterings that it's going to be Castlebar. Expect a 12 angry men scenario tonight before it's announced no doubt.
Feck it. Castlebar will only cause ill feeling and we d be better off going neutral. I heard about the Castlebar thing yesterday and I dunno. Heard Sligo team were open to the idea but I can t figure that.
If our board sell out by giving up future home fixtures they should be roaded. Ransoming future teams and managements is not on imo.
Quote from: moysider on June 23, 2015, 01:03:42 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 23, 2015, 12:56:45 PM
Mutterings that it's going to be Castlebar. Expect a 12 angry men scenario tonight before it's announced no doubt.
Feck it. Castlebar will only cause ill feeling and we d be better off going neutral. I heard about the Castlebar thing yesterday and I dunno. Heard Sligo team were open to the idea but I can t figure that.
If our board sell out by giving up future home fixtures they should be roaded. Ransoming future teams and managements is not on imo.
True, not bothered where's it's played and I know our lads don't care either, just want to get the job done.
O Hara tweeting about wanting to go to the "lions den"...give over will ya.
Waterford playing Tipp in Thurles and nothing is being made of it.
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 23, 2015, 11:50:05 AM
Salthill is actually a strange venue for a provincial ground that will be busy in summer months, when traffic around Salthill is already jammers. Surely Tuam would have been better to redevelop?
Had to suit both the footballers and hurlers and Tuam is not really a hurling heartland being well away from the denizens of south and south-east Galway. Most of whom would have minimal interest in the fortunes of the Galway footballers themselves let alone football in general. I guess redeveloping Pearse was seen as a compromise. Pearse is a great ground in itself. Just a bad location. Should have sold Pearse and they would have made an absolute bomb from it and developed a green field site on the eastern side/outskirts of Galway city. Been said many times since unfortunately.
Black schmoke I hear in Balla'haunis
Quote from: weareros on June 23, 2015, 05:22:01 PM
Black schmoke I hear in Balla'haunis
Someone send the fire brigade.
Quote from: sligoman2 on June 23, 2015, 12:54:49 PM
We need to come up with a plan for midfield, best we can hope for is to break the ball and pick up the breaks. We probably got more out of our fast running midfielders than we would get from big slow high fielders.
Let's keep the discussion on track, we are delighted to be in a Connacht final and very happy with the massive underdog tag.
Agree with that to a point and doubt we can go with the same kickout strategy on our own kickouts but my biggest concern is AOS. Good and all a player as McDonnell is I think we need a plan to nullify him as best we can when he is in at FF. A scary good player.
Interesting to note that even though we were well beaten overall on winning kickouts (43%:57%), we did shade the total possession stat (51%:49%).
Quote from: muppet on June 23, 2015, 11:32:17 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on June 22, 2015, 11:03:50 PM
Regarding Markievicz Park I don't know what the exact capacity is but a quick look around after the announcement of the attendance left me wondering where you would fit a couple of thousand more. So assuming the attendance announced was accurate, I think 12,000 would have the place jammed completely.
Salthill is a pain but as Sligonian says it is a pain we're delighted to have. Might have to go the night before and stay with a buddy of mine in Salthill. As moysider mentioned, PJ's is a grand spot and there are many others. Bring it on.
Football wise - it will be very tough to stop the 5 in a row. Mayo are seasoned All-Ireland contenders and we are early in this teams development. I hoping that we kick on from the last day and rise a good challenge.
As for Parsons - I wouldn't take the cnut back for anything. I heard strong rumours that he was being courted about 16 months ago and it made me sick. If we win I'm sure the Curry lads can put a bonfire outside his house!!!!
Won't make the night before, but could you be persuaded to stay the Sunday night? Salthill is a pain to get to and home from, but if you are staying, there is nowhere better. :D
That plan got kiboshed not long after I typed it. Looks like I'll be on the train from Dublin to Galway or Castlebar early that morning. Can't stay Sunday night unfortunately. Some other time.
Castlebar would be giving Mayo home advantage but its a he'll of a lot closer to Sligo than Salthill is, better stadium too
A venue was supposed to be announced today so 'negotiations' must be ongoing.
My suspicion is that the Connacht Council is playing hard-ball with both county boards. Money is the bottom line for CC. A Mayo V Roscommon final in McHale Park would have been a huge sell with the Rossie hoards sniffing blood. Now they have a scenario where their biggest earner of the year is not going to be very big.
I hope Mayo Board don t give in to the pressure. This Mayo team has been able to win everywhere apart from Limerick >:( Mayo management have said they don t care where it is played. Obviously they just want to focus on team preparation.
Quote from: moysider on June 23, 2015, 11:38:17 PM
A venue was supposed to be announced today so 'negotiations' must be ongoing.
My suspicion is that the Connacht Council is playing hard-ball with both county boards. Money is the bottom line for CC. A Mayo V Roscommon final in McHale Park would have been a huge sell with the Rossie hoards sniffing blood. Now they have a scenario where their biggest earner of the year is not going to be very big.
I hope Mayo Board don t give in to the pressure. This Mayo team has been able to win everywhere apart from Limerick >:( Mayo management have said they don t care where it is played. Obviously they just want to focus on team preparation.
Game will likely be in Castlebar like I said in the beginning. And then Mayo's hypocrisy pie will be fully baked and ready to be served.
If you don't think the Mayo CB want it at home you're mad. Of course they do and so would any county in their position. The only ones who would ever, ever push for Salthill are Sligo and even then the bean counters in the county wouldn't want it.
Quote from: Syferus on June 23, 2015, 11:56:29 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 23, 2015, 11:38:17 PM
A venue was supposed to be announced today so 'negotiations' must be ongoing.
My suspicion is that the Connacht Council is playing hard-ball with both county boards. Money is the bottom line for CC. A Mayo V Roscommon final in McHale Park would have been a huge sell with the Rossie hoards sniffing blood. Now they have a scenario where their biggest earner of the year is not going to be very big.
I hope Mayo Board don t give in to the pressure. This Mayo team has been able to win everywhere apart from Limerick >:( Mayo management have said they don t care where it is played. Obviously they just want to focus on team preparation.
Game will likely be in Castlebar like I said in the beginning. And then Mayo's hypocrisy pie will be fully baked and ready to be served.
Wha?
Dunno what you re on about there Sy? Mayo are as likely to win/lose this game anywhere else as in Castlebar.
This is Connacht Council's baby. Not Mayo's.
I m only hoping that Mayo board do not concede anything stupid for the future for immediate monetary solace. If a deal can be done with funds I d be ok with that.
I m also aware of the practicality of the debt that is there and the need to manage it. At the end of the day a match lasts 70mins but money issues drag on for several years/decades.
If sport was about sport and fairness then this should be a neutral venue. But who decides? Players and management? Board? There are already vested interests before even fans have an opinion and naturally they don t have a say.
I dunno how you re making this out to be a Mayo 'pie ::)'?
Anyway if ye boys were as good as ye were hyped up to be we wouldn t be in this mess. We d be landing the five in McHale Park and God would be happy in Heaven and the Connacht Council would be rich and thick.
Quote from: moysider on June 24, 2015, 12:11:08 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 23, 2015, 11:56:29 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 23, 2015, 11:38:17 PM
A venue was supposed to be announced today so 'negotiations' must be ongoing.
My suspicion is that the Connacht Council is playing hard-ball with both county boards. Money is the bottom line for CC. A Mayo V Roscommon final in McHale Park would have been a huge sell with the Rossie hoards sniffing blood. Now they have a scenario where their biggest earner of the year is not going to be very big.
I hope Mayo Board don t give in to the pressure. This Mayo team has been able to win everywhere apart from Limerick >:( Mayo management have said they don t care where it is played. Obviously they just want to focus on team preparation.
Game will likely be in Castlebar like I said in the beginning. And then Mayo's hypocrisy pie will be fully baked and ready to be served.
Wha?
Dunno what you re on about there Sy? Mayo are as likely to win/lose this game anywhere else as in Castlebar.
This is Connacht Council's baby. Not Mayo's.
I m only hoping that Mayo board do not concede anything stupid for the future for immediate monetary solace. If a deal can be done with funds I d be ok with that.
I m also aware of the practicality of the debt that is there and the need to manage it. At the end of the day a match lasts 70mins but money issues drag on for several years/decades.
If sport was about sport and fairness then this should be a neutral venue. But who decides? Players and management? Board? There are already vested interests before even fans have an opinion and naturally they don t have a say.
I dunno how you re making this out to be a Mayo 'pie ::)'?
Anyway if ye boys were as good as ye were hyped up to be we wouldn t be in this mess. We d be landing the five in McHale Park and God would be happy in Heaven and the Connacht Council would be rich and thick.
Limerick. And good luck selling this as the Connacht Council 'forcing' a home Connacht final on Mayo.
If our manager can't get away with saying he wants to try and get to the top ye haven't much hope getting this one through without a bollicking from a lot of quarters.
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 12:20:06 AM
Quote from: moysider on June 24, 2015, 12:11:08 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 23, 2015, 11:56:29 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 23, 2015, 11:38:17 PM
A venue was supposed to be announced today so 'negotiations' must be ongoing.
My suspicion is that the Connacht Council is playing hard-ball with both county boards. Money is the bottom line for CC. A Mayo V Roscommon final in McHale Park would have been a huge sell with the Rossie hoards sniffing blood. Now they have a scenario where their biggest earner of the year is not going to be very big.
I hope Mayo Board don t give in to the pressure. This Mayo team has been able to win everywhere apart from Limerick >:( Mayo management have said they don t care where it is played. Obviously they just want to focus on team preparation.
Game will likely be in Castlebar like I said in the beginning. And then Mayo's hypocrisy pie will be fully baked and ready to be served.
Wha?
Dunno what you re on about there Sy? Mayo are as likely to win/lose this game anywhere else as in Castlebar.
This is Connacht Council's baby. Not Mayo's.
I m only hoping that Mayo board do not concede anything stupid for the future for immediate monetary solace. If a deal can be done with funds I d be ok with that.
I m also aware of the practicality of the debt that is there and the need to manage it. At the end of the day a match lasts 70mins but money issues drag on for several years/decades.
If sport was about sport and fairness then this should be a neutral venue. But who decides? Players and management? Board? There are already vested interests before even fans have an opinion and naturally they don t have a say.
I dunno how you re making this out to be a Mayo 'pie ::)'?
Anyway if ye boys were as good as ye were hyped up to be we wouldn t be in this mess. We d be landing the five in McHale Park and God would be happy in Heaven and the Connacht Council would be rich and thick.
Limerick. And good luck selling this as the Connacht Council 'forcing' a home Connacht final on Mayo.
If our manager can't get away with saying he wants to try and get to the top ye haven't much hope getting this one through without a bollicking from a lot of quarters.
Ah quit trying to cut a stick to beat us with. Sligo can insist on a neutral venue all day long. I and most Mayo people that I d take seriously want to go neutral just to avoid the inevitable resentment that would come from people like you if it it was played in McHale Park. The bean counters will have their say unfortunately.
Next time The Dubs play Kildare or Meath in a Leinster final it should be played down in Nowlan Park in the interest of transparency and making people travel a distance. They already do it in Ulster.
Quote from: moysider on June 24, 2015, 12:34:57 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 12:20:06 AM
Quote from: moysider on June 24, 2015, 12:11:08 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 23, 2015, 11:56:29 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 23, 2015, 11:38:17 PM
A venue was supposed to be announced today so 'negotiations' must be ongoing.
My suspicion is that the Connacht Council is playing hard-ball with both county boards. Money is the bottom line for CC. A Mayo V Roscommon final in McHale Park would have been a huge sell with the Rossie hoards sniffing blood. Now they have a scenario where their biggest earner of the year is not going to be very big.
I hope Mayo Board don t give in to the pressure. This Mayo team has been able to win everywhere apart from Limerick >:( Mayo management have said they don t care where it is played. Obviously they just want to focus on team preparation.
Game will likely be in Castlebar like I said in the beginning. And then Mayo's hypocrisy pie will be fully baked and ready to be served.
Wha?
Dunno what you re on about there Sy? Mayo are as likely to win/lose this game anywhere else as in Castlebar.
This is Connacht Council's baby. Not Mayo's.
I m only hoping that Mayo board do not concede anything stupid for the future for immediate monetary solace. If a deal can be done with funds I d be ok with that.
I m also aware of the practicality of the debt that is there and the need to manage it. At the end of the day a match lasts 70mins but money issues drag on for several years/decades.
If sport was about sport and fairness then this should be a neutral venue. But who decides? Players and management? Board? There are already vested interests before even fans have an opinion and naturally they don t have a say.
I dunno how you re making this out to be a Mayo 'pie ::)'?
Anyway if ye boys were as good as ye were hyped up to be we wouldn t be in this mess. We d be landing the five in McHale Park and God would be happy in Heaven and the Connacht Council would be rich and thick.
Limerick. And good luck selling this as the Connacht Council 'forcing' a home Connacht final on Mayo.
If our manager can't get away with saying he wants to try and get to the top ye haven't much hope getting this one through without a bollicking from a lot of quarters.
Ah quit trying to cut a stick to beat us with. Sligo can insist on a neutral venue all day long. I and most Mayo people that I d take seriously want to go neutral just to avoid the inevitable resentment that would come from people like you if it it was played in McHale Park. The bean counters will have their say unfortunately.
Next time The Dubs play Kildare or Meath in a Leinster final it should be played down in Nowlan Park in the interest of transparency and making people travel a distance. They already do it in Ulster.
As I said from the start, the only venue that makes sense is Castlebar. It's fanciful to think there is any serious desire in Mayo to willingly go down to Salthill either and certainly any CB official who has anything approaching intimate knowledge of the money involved who would be stupid enough to support that really has lost the plot.
I feel sorry for Mayo in one sense, because the logical venue is also the one that creates a glaring hypocrisy for a county that lost their heads over going to Limerick last August. Then I remember you're getting a home Connacht final that wasn't really due you.
Connacht needs the Hyde. The sort of funding McHale and Pearse got would be a nice way of preventing this happening.
Play it in effin Limerick.....
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 12:43:41 AM
Quote from: moysider on June 24, 2015, 12:34:57 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 12:20:06 AM
Quote from: moysider on June 24, 2015, 12:11:08 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 23, 2015, 11:56:29 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 23, 2015, 11:38:17 PM
A venue was supposed to be announced today so 'negotiations' must be ongoing.
My suspicion is that the Connacht Council is playing hard-ball with both county boards. Money is the bottom line for CC. A Mayo V Roscommon final in McHale Park would have been a huge sell with the Rossie hoards sniffing blood. Now they have a scenario where their biggest earner of the year is not going to be very big.
I hope Mayo Board don t give in to the pressure. This Mayo team has been able to win everywhere apart from Limerick >:( Mayo management have said they don t care where it is played. Obviously they just want to focus on team preparation.
Game will likely be in Castlebar like I said in the beginning. And then Mayo's hypocrisy pie will be fully baked and ready to be served.
Wha?
Dunno what you re on about there Sy? Mayo are as likely to win/lose this game anywhere else as in Castlebar.
This is Connacht Council's baby. Not Mayo's.
I m only hoping that Mayo board do not concede anything stupid for the future for immediate monetary solace. If a deal can be done with funds I d be ok with that.
I m also aware of the practicality of the debt that is there and the need to manage it. At the end of the day a match lasts 70mins but money issues drag on for several years/decades.
If sport was about sport and fairness then this should be a neutral venue. But who decides? Players and management? Board? There are already vested interests before even fans have an opinion and naturally they don t have a say.
I dunno how you re making this out to be a Mayo 'pie ::)'?
Anyway if ye boys were as good as ye were hyped up to be we wouldn t be in this mess. We d be landing the five in McHale Park and God would be happy in Heaven and the Connacht Council would be rich and thick.
Limerick. And good luck selling this as the Connacht Council 'forcing' a home Connacht final on Mayo.
If our manager can't get away with saying he wants to try and get to the top ye haven't much hope getting this one through without a bollicking from a lot of quarters.
Ah quit trying to cut a stick to beat us with. Sligo can insist on a neutral venue all day long. I and most Mayo people that I d take seriously want to go neutral just to avoid the inevitable resentment that would come from people like you if it it was played in McHale Park. The bean counters will have their say unfortunately.
Next time The Dubs play Kildare or Meath in a Leinster final it should be played down in Nowlan Park in the interest of transparency and making people travel a distance. They already do it in Ulster.
As I said from the start, the only venue that makes sense is Castlebar. It's fanciful to think there is any serious desire in Mayo to willingly go down to Salthill either and certainly any CB official who has anything approaching intimate knowledge of the money involved would would be stupid enough to support that really has lost the plot.
I feel sorry for Mayo in one sense, because the logical venue is also the one that creates a glaring hypocrisy for a county that lost their heads over going to Limerick last August. Then I remember you're getting a home Connacht final that wasn't really due you.
Connacht needs the Hyde. The sort of funding McHale and Pearse got would be a nice way of preventing this happening.
Quit the hyperbole Sy. There s a big difference between playing Kerry in an AI semi in Limerick/in Munster and Sligo playing Mayo in McHale Park. When Ros get to that AISF stage again and are dealt a hand like that, I assume you'd be cool with it ::).
There is no hypocrisy involved from Mayo. Not our call. CC would have lost money in 2012 playing in Hyde. Do you see Leinster finals played outside CP or Munster Hurling away from Semple. Many Ulster finals outa Clones. Surely Monaghan should play Donegal in Ballyshannon for once.
I don t want this game in Castlebar because you and others will be like a dog with a bone. Play it in Mark. Park if it s tossed and print 13.000 tickets. Those that don t get a ticket watch it on tv. Big deal. A lot of fans have to do that for bigger matches. But that is not the way it will work out. Money talks and bullshit walks.
Quote from: moysider on June 24, 2015, 01:36:33 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 12:43:41 AM
Quote from: moysider on June 24, 2015, 12:34:57 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 12:20:06 AM
Quote from: moysider on June 24, 2015, 12:11:08 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 23, 2015, 11:56:29 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 23, 2015, 11:38:17 PM
A venue was supposed to be announced today so 'negotiations' must be ongoing.
My suspicion is that the Connacht Council is playing hard-ball with both county boards. Money is the bottom line for CC. A Mayo V Roscommon final in McHale Park would have been a huge sell with the Rossie hoards sniffing blood. Now they have a scenario where their biggest earner of the year is not going to be very big.
I hope Mayo Board don t give in to the pressure. This Mayo team has been able to win everywhere apart from Limerick >:( Mayo management have said they don t care where it is played. Obviously they just want to focus on team preparation.
Game will likely be in Castlebar like I said in the beginning. And then Mayo's hypocrisy pie will be fully baked and ready to be served.
Wha?
Dunno what you re on about there Sy? Mayo are as likely to win/lose this game anywhere else as in Castlebar.
This is Connacht Council's baby. Not Mayo's.
I m only hoping that Mayo board do not concede anything stupid for the future for immediate monetary solace. If a deal can be done with funds I d be ok with that.
I m also aware of the practicality of the debt that is there and the need to manage it. At the end of the day a match lasts 70mins but money issues drag on for several years/decades.
If sport was about sport and fairness then this should be a neutral venue. But who decides? Players and management? Board? There are already vested interests before even fans have an opinion and naturally they don t have a say.
I dunno how you re making this out to be a Mayo 'pie ::)'?
Anyway if ye boys were as good as ye were hyped up to be we wouldn t be in this mess. We d be landing the five in McHale Park and God would be happy in Heaven and the Connacht Council would be rich and thick.
Limerick. And good luck selling this as the Connacht Council 'forcing' a home Connacht final on Mayo.
If our manager can't get away with saying he wants to try and get to the top ye haven't much hope getting this one through without a bollicking from a lot of quarters.
Ah quit trying to cut a stick to beat us with. Sligo can insist on a neutral venue all day long. I and most Mayo people that I d take seriously want to go neutral just to avoid the inevitable resentment that would come from people like you if it it was played in McHale Park. The bean counters will have their say unfortunately.
Next time The Dubs play Kildare or Meath in a Leinster final it should be played down in Nowlan Park in the interest of transparency and making people travel a distance. They already do it in Ulster.
As I said from the start, the only venue that makes sense is Castlebar. It's fanciful to think there is any serious desire in Mayo to willingly go down to Salthill either and certainly any CB official who has anything approaching intimate knowledge of the money involved would would be stupid enough to support that really has lost the plot.
I feel sorry for Mayo in one sense, because the logical venue is also the one that creates a glaring hypocrisy for a county that lost their heads over going to Limerick last August. Then I remember you're getting a home Connacht final that wasn't really due you.
Connacht needs the Hyde. The sort of funding McHale and Pearse got would be a nice way of preventing this happening.
Quit the hyperbole Sy. There s a big difference between playing Kerry in an AI semi in Limerick/in Munster and Sligo playing Mayo in McHale Park. When Ros get to that AISF stage again and are dealt a hand like that, I assume you'd be cool with it ::).
There is no hypocrisy involved from Mayo. Not our call. CC would have lost money in 2012 playing in Hyde. Do you see Leinster finals played outside CP or Munster Hurling away from Semple. Many Ulster finals outa Clones. Surely Monaghan should play Donegal in Ballyshannon for once.
I don t want this game in Castlebar because you and others will be like a dog with a bone. Play it in Mark. Park if it s tossed and print 13.000 tickets. Those that don t get a ticket watch it on tv. Big deal. A lot of fans have to do that for bigger matches. But that is not the way it will work out. Money talks and bullshit walks.
You seem to assume I'm bothered by it. I'm a realist on these sorts of things and know McHale is the only venue that makes any sense for supporters and finically. There was some in our county who were ready to get their backs up at the idea of going to McHale but in reality they too would be in a minority.
It's nice you're willing to play it anywhere but I don't think the average Mayo summer band-wagoner, nor their Sligo counterparts, that will make up the majority of the people attending the game have any desire to go to Salthill out of 'fairness'. Even die-hards wouldn't really care all that much I'd wager. Most people just want a venue close to them with decent traffic flow and the chance to make a quick exit when all's said and done.
There is a hyporicsy in how this looks whether you would like to admit it or not. Mayo are far from silent partners in this, even the Connacht Council is John Prenty's machine and no one would ever label him Mayo's enemy. Just take it on the chin Moy.
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 01:54:12 AM
Quote from: moysider on June 24, 2015, 01:36:33 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 12:43:41 AM
Quote from: moysider on June 24, 2015, 12:34:57 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 12:20:06 AM
Quote from: moysider on June 24, 2015, 12:11:08 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 23, 2015, 11:56:29 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 23, 2015, 11:38:17 PM
A venue was supposed to be announced today so 'negotiations' must be ongoing.
My suspicion is that the Connacht Council is playing hard-ball with both county boards. Money is the bottom line for CC. A Mayo V Roscommon final in McHale Park would have been a huge sell with the Rossie hoards sniffing blood. Now they have a scenario where their biggest earner of the year is not going to be very big.
I hope Mayo Board don t give in to the pressure. This Mayo team has been able to win everywhere apart from Limerick >:( Mayo management have said they don t care where it is played. Obviously they just want to focus on team preparation.
Game will likely be in Castlebar like I said in the beginning. And then Mayo's hypocrisy pie will be fully baked and ready to be served.
Wha?
Dunno what you re on about there Sy? Mayo are as likely to win/lose this game anywhere else as in Castlebar.
This is Connacht Council's baby. Not Mayo's.
I m only hoping that Mayo board do not concede anything stupid for the future for immediate monetary solace. If a deal can be done with funds I d be ok with that.
I m also aware of the practicality of the debt that is there and the need to manage it. At the end of the day a match lasts 70mins but money issues drag on for several years/decades.
If sport was about sport and fairness then this should be a neutral venue. But who decides? Players and management? Board? There are already vested interests before even fans have an opinion and naturally they don t have a say.
I dunno how you re making this out to be a Mayo 'pie ::)'?
Anyway if ye boys were as good as ye were hyped up to be we wouldn t be in this mess. We d be landing the five in McHale Park and God would be happy in Heaven and the Connacht Council would be rich and thick.
Limerick. And good luck selling this as the Connacht Council 'forcing' a home Connacht final on Mayo.
If our manager can't get away with saying he wants to try and get to the top ye haven't much hope getting this one through without a bollicking from a lot of quarters.
Ah quit trying to cut a stick to beat us with. Sligo can insist on a neutral venue all day long. I and most Mayo people that I d take seriously want to go neutral just to avoid the inevitable resentment that would come from people like you if it it was played in McHale Park. The bean counters will have their say unfortunately.
Next time The Dubs play Kildare or Meath in a Leinster final it should be played down in Nowlan Park in the interest of transparency and making people travel a distance. They already do it in Ulster.
As I said from the start, the only venue that makes sense is Castlebar. It's fanciful to think there is any serious desire in Mayo to willingly go down to Salthill either and certainly any CB official who has anything approaching intimate knowledge of the money involved would would be stupid enough to support that really has lost the plot.
I feel sorry for Mayo in one sense, because the logical venue is also the one that creates a glaring hypocrisy for a county that lost their heads over going to Limerick last August. Then I remember you're getting a home Connacht final that wasn't really due you.
Connacht needs the Hyde. The sort of funding McHale and Pearse got would be a nice way of preventing this happening.
Quit the hyperbole Sy. There s a big difference between playing Kerry in an AI semi in Limerick/in Munster and Sligo playing Mayo in McHale Park. When Ros get to that AISF stage again and are dealt a hand like that, I assume you'd be cool with it ::).
There is no hypocrisy involved from Mayo. Not our call. CC would have lost money in 2012 playing in Hyde. Do you see Leinster finals played outside CP or Munster Hurling away from Semple. Many Ulster finals outa Clones. Surely Monaghan should play Donegal in Ballyshannon for once.
I don t want this game in Castlebar because you and others will be like a dog with a bone. Play it in Mark. Park if it s tossed and print 13.000 tickets. Those that don t get a ticket watch it on tv. Big deal. A lot of fans have to do that for bigger matches. But that is not the way it will work out. Money talks and bullshit walks.
You seem to assume I'm bothered by it. I'm a realist on these sorts of things and know McHale is the only venue that makes any sense for supporters and finically. There was some in our county who were ready to get their backs up at the idea of going to McHale but in reality they too would be in a minority.
It's nice you're willing to play it anywhere but I don't think the average Mayo summer band-wagoner, nor their Sligo counterparts, that will make up the majority of the people attending the game have any desire to go to Salthill out of 'fairness'. Even die-hards wouldn't really care all that much I'd wager. Most people just want a venue close to them with decent traffic flow and the chance to make a quick exit when all's said and done.
There is a hyporicsy in how this looks whether you would like to admit it or not. Mayo are far from silent partners in this, even the Connacht Council is John Prenty's machine and no one would ever label him Mayo's enemy. Just take it on the chin Moy.
At the end of the day Prenty is Prenty and his focus is getting as much bobs in the door as possible. Anybody that thinks there is any softness there is deluding themselves.
I was with a few Sligo lads this evening - lads that were at the Ros game and are proper Sligo GAA men (players, refs etc). Good friends and fellas I know for years. They want the game in Salthill and I d suspect they are fairly reflective of most Sligo fans. Will their wishes be taken into consideration? I doubt it.
I don't assume you're bothered with it but so far you're the only one (I think) that is looking at this as a Mayo stroke to get a home advantage.
Sligo have as good a chance in Castlebar as anywhere else. They beat us there in a replay in 75. But I don t wan t this game in Castlebar. Far too much shite involved.
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A venue was supposed to be announced today so 'negotiations' must be ongoing.
My suspicion is that the Connacht Council is playing hard-ball with both county boards. Money is the bottom line for CC. A Mayo V Roscommon final in McHale Park would have been a huge sell with the Rossie hoards sniffing blood. Now they have a scenario where their biggest earner of the year is not going to be very big.
I hope Mayo Board don t give in to the pressure. This Mayo team has been able to win everywhere apart from Limerick >:( Mayo management have said they don t care where it is played. Obviously they just want to focus on team preparation.
Game will likely be in Castlebar like I said in the beginning. And then Mayo's hypocrisy pie will be fully baked and ready to be served.
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Dunno what you re on about there Sy? Mayo are as likely to win/lose this game anywhere else as in Castlebar.
This is Connacht Council's baby. Not Mayo's.
I m only hoping that Mayo board do not concede anything stupid for the future for immediate monetary solace. If a deal can be done with funds I d be ok with that.
I m also aware of the practicality of the debt that is there and the need to manage it. At the end of the day a match lasts 70mins but money issues drag on for several years/decades.
If sport was about sport and fairness then this should be a neutral venue. But who decides? Players and management? Board? There are already vested interests before even fans have an opinion and naturally they don t have a say.
I dunno how you re making this out to be a Mayo 'pie ::)'?
Anyway if ye boys were as good as ye were hyped up to be we wouldn t be in this mess. We d be landing the five in McHale Park and God would be happy in Heaven and the Connacht Council would be rich and thick.
Limerick. And good luck selling this as the Connacht Council 'forcing' a home Connacht final on Mayo.
If our manager can't get away with saying he wants to try and get to the top ye haven't much hope getting this one through without a bollicking from a lot of quarters.
Ah quit trying to cut a stick to beat us with. Sligo can insist on a neutral venue all day long. I and most Mayo people that I d take seriously want to go neutral just to avoid the inevitable resentment that would come from people like you if it it was played in McHale Park. The bean counters will have their say unfortunately.
Next time The Dubs play Kildare or Meath in a Leinster final it should be played down in Nowlan Park in the interest of transparency and making people travel a distance. They already do it in Ulster.
As I said from the start, the only venue that makes sense is Castlebar. It's fanciful to think there is any serious desire in Mayo to willingly go down to Salthill either and certainly any CB official who has anything approaching intimate knowledge of the money involved would would be stupid enough to support that really has lost the plot.
I feel sorry for Mayo in one sense, because the logical venue is also the one that creates a glaring hypocrisy for a county that lost their heads over going to Limerick last August. Then I remember you're getting a home Connacht final that wasn't really due you.
Connacht needs the Hyde. The sort of funding McHale and Pearse got would be a nice way of preventing this happening.
Quit the hyperbole Sy. There s a big difference between playing Kerry in an AI semi in Limerick/in Munster and Sligo playing Mayo in McHale Park. When Ros get to that AISF stage again and are dealt a hand like that, I assume you'd be cool with it ::).
There is no hypocrisy involved from Mayo. Not our call. CC would have lost money in 2012 playing in Hyde. Do you see Leinster finals played outside CP or Munster Hurling away from Semple. Many Ulster finals outa Clones. Surely Monaghan should play Donegal in Ballyshannon for once.
I don t want this game in Castlebar because you and others will be like a dog with a bone. Play it in Mark. Park if it s tossed and print 13.000 tickets. Those that don t get a ticket watch it on tv. Big deal. A lot of fans have to do that for bigger matches. But that is not the way it will work out. Money talks and bullshit walks.
You seem to assume I'm bothered by it. I'm a realist on these sorts of things and know McHale is the only venue that makes any sense for supporters and finically. There was some in our county who were ready to get their backs up at the idea of going to McHale but in reality they too would be in a minority.
It's nice you're willing to play it anywhere but I don't think the average Mayo summer band-wagoner, nor their Sligo counterparts, that will make up the majority of the people attending the game have any desire to go to Salthill out of 'fairness'. Even die-hards wouldn't really care all that much I'd wager. Most people just want a venue close to them with decent traffic flow and the chance to make a quick exit when all's said and done.
There is a hyporicsy in how this looks whether you would like to admit it or not. Mayo are far from silent partners in this, even the Connacht Council is John Prenty's machine and no one would ever label him Mayo's enemy. Just take it on the chin Moy.
At the end of the day Prenty is Prenty and his focus is getting as much bobs in the door as possible. Anybody that thinks there is any softness there is deluding themselves.
I was with a few Sligo lads this evening - lads that were at the Ros game and are proper Sligo GAA men (players, refs etc). Good friends and fellas I know for years. They want the game in Salthill and I d suspect they are fairly reflective of most Sligo fans. Will their wishes be taken into consideration? I doubt it.
I don't assume you're bothered with it but so far you're the only one (I think) that is looking at this as a Mayo stroke to get a home advantage.
Sligo have as good a chance in Castlebar as anywhere else. They beat us there in a replay in 75. But I don t wan t this game in Castlebar. Far too much shite involved.
Well it's hard for it to be a stroke when I'm saying it's the only venue that makes sense. And if you think a lad from Sligo who goes to maybe home championship games and Connacht finals wants to travel to Salthill and sit in a traffic jam for half a day then you're more than a bit gullible. Idealistic sorts who don't have to look at the numbers and the balance books can sit on a pub stool waxing lyrical about fairness and who they'd travel to Salthill all they want but it's representative of very little that's important.
This issue has been somewhat forced on Mayo by the Connacht Council deciding in its wisdom that the Hyde cannot host Connacht finals. That doesn't change the fact it suits Mayo's interests very well to have a home Connacht final, just as it suited Kerry to have Mayo to come to a Munster ground they knew very well.
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A venue was supposed to be announced today so 'negotiations' must be ongoing.
My suspicion is that the Connacht Council is playing hard-ball with both county boards. Money is the bottom line for CC. A Mayo V Roscommon final in McHale Park would have been a huge sell with the Rossie hoards sniffing blood. Now they have a scenario where their biggest earner of the year is not going to be very big.
I hope Mayo Board don t give in to the pressure. This Mayo team has been able to win everywhere apart from Limerick >:( Mayo management have said they don t care where it is played. Obviously they just want to focus on team preparation.
Game will likely be in Castlebar like I said in the beginning. And then Mayo's hypocrisy pie will be fully baked and ready to be served.
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Dunno what you re on about there Sy? Mayo are as likely to win/lose this game anywhere else as in Castlebar.
This is Connacht Council's baby. Not Mayo's.
I m only hoping that Mayo board do not concede anything stupid for the future for immediate monetary solace. If a deal can be done with funds I d be ok with that.
I m also aware of the practicality of the debt that is there and the need to manage it. At the end of the day a match lasts 70mins but money issues drag on for several years/decades.
If sport was about sport and fairness then this should be a neutral venue. But who decides? Players and management? Board? There are already vested interests before even fans have an opinion and naturally they don t have a say.
I dunno how you re making this out to be a Mayo 'pie ::)'?
Anyway if ye boys were as good as ye were hyped up to be we wouldn t be in this mess. We d be landing the five in McHale Park and God would be happy in Heaven and the Connacht Council would be rich and thick.
Limerick. And good luck selling this as the Connacht Council 'forcing' a home Connacht final on Mayo.
If our manager can't get away with saying he wants to try and get to the top ye haven't much hope getting this one through without a bollicking from a lot of quarters.
Ah quit trying to cut a stick to beat us with. Sligo can insist on a neutral venue all day long. I and most Mayo people that I d take seriously want to go neutral just to avoid the inevitable resentment that would come from people like you if it it was played in McHale Park. The bean counters will have their say unfortunately.
Next time The Dubs play Kildare or Meath in a Leinster final it should be played down in Nowlan Park in the interest of transparency and making people travel a distance. They already do it in Ulster.
As I said from the start, the only venue that makes sense is Castlebar. It's fanciful to think there is any serious desire in Mayo to willingly go down to Salthill either and certainly any CB official who has anything approaching intimate knowledge of the money involved would would be stupid enough to support that really has lost the plot.
I feel sorry for Mayo in one sense, because the logical venue is also the one that creates a glaring hypocrisy for a county that lost their heads over going to Limerick last August. Then I remember you're getting a home Connacht final that wasn't really due you.
Connacht needs the Hyde. The sort of funding McHale and Pearse got would be a nice way of preventing this happening.
Quit the hyperbole Sy. There s a big difference between playing Kerry in an AI semi in Limerick/in Munster and Sligo playing Mayo in McHale Park. When Ros get to that AISF stage again and are dealt a hand like that, I assume you'd be cool with it ::).
There is no hypocrisy involved from Mayo. Not our call. CC would have lost money in 2012 playing in Hyde. Do you see Leinster finals played outside CP or Munster Hurling away from Semple. Many Ulster finals outa Clones. Surely Monaghan should play Donegal in Ballyshannon for once.
I don t want this game in Castlebar because you and others will be like a dog with a bone. Play it in Mark. Park if it s tossed and print 13.000 tickets. Those that don t get a ticket watch it on tv. Big deal. A lot of fans have to do that for bigger matches. But that is not the way it will work out. Money talks and bullshit walks.
You seem to assume I'm bothered by it. I'm a realist on these sorts of things and know McHale is the only venue that makes any sense for supporters and finically. There was some in our county who were ready to get their backs up at the idea of going to McHale but in reality they too would be in a minority.
It's nice you're willing to play it anywhere but I don't think the average Mayo summer band-wagoner, nor their Sligo counterparts, that will make up the majority of the people attending the game have any desire to go to Salthill out of 'fairness'. Even die-hards wouldn't really care all that much I'd wager. Most people just want a venue close to them with decent traffic flow and the chance to make a quick exit when all's said and done.
There is a hyporicsy in how this looks whether you would like to admit it or not. Mayo are far from silent partners in this, even the Connacht Council is John Prenty's machine and no one would ever label him Mayo's enemy. Just take it on the chin Moy.
At the end of the day Prenty is Prenty and his focus is getting as much bobs in the door as possible. Anybody that thinks there is any softness there is deluding themselves.
I was with a few Sligo lads this evening - lads that were at the Ros game and are proper Sligo GAA men (players, refs etc). Good friends and fellas I know for years. They want the game in Salthill and I d suspect they are fairly reflective of most Sligo fans. Will their wishes be taken into consideration? I doubt it.
I don't assume you're bothered with it but so far you're the only one (I think) that is looking at this as a Mayo stroke to get a home advantage.
Sligo have as good a chance in Castlebar as anywhere else. They beat us there in a replay in 75. But I don t wan t this game in Castlebar. Far too much shite involved.
Well it's hard for it to be a stroke when I'm saying it's the only venue that makes sense. And if you think a lad from Sligo who goes to maybe home championship games and Connacht finals wants to travel to Salthill and sit in a traffic jam for half a day then you're more than a bit gullible. Idealistic sorts who don't have to look at the numbers and the balance books can sit on a pub stool waxing lyrical about fairness and who they'd travel to Salthill all they want but it's representative of very little that's important.
This issue has been somewhat forced on Mayo by the Connacht Council deciding in its wisdom that the Hyde cannot host Connacht finals. That doesn't change the fact it suits Mayo's interests very well to have a home Connacht final, just as it suited Kerry to have Mayo to come to a Munster ground they knew very well.
Not gullible( I hope) and these guys are far from being idealistic. One of them could easily be making calls at a championship match anon. I regard them as being fairly reflective of the Sligo view and I can see where they are coming from. Sligonian has expressed similar feelings already I think? Magpie Seanie, I suspect, feels the same way?
I think Sligo fans think they have a better chance playing in say Salthill. And because they never had a home final against us in 40 years then it is a bit much.......
As you ve said already, we don t deserve a home final and the more I think about it the more I hope it's not. But will you forget about the Hyde for a while.
QuoteSligo have as good a chance in Castlebar as anywhere else.
I think it's 2008 against Galway since Mayo lost a championship game in MacHale park. The last time Sligo played Mayo in MacHale park they lost by 13 points and they were defending Connacht champions then. The last meeting between the two played in neutral venue Sligo only lost by 2 points.
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A venue was supposed to be announced today so 'negotiations' must be ongoing.
My suspicion is that the Connacht Council is playing hard-ball with both county boards. Money is the bottom line for CC. A Mayo V Roscommon final in McHale Park would have been a huge sell with the Rossie hoards sniffing blood. Now they have a scenario where their biggest earner of the year is not going to be very big.
I hope Mayo Board don t give in to the pressure. This Mayo team has been able to win everywhere apart from Limerick >:( Mayo management have said they don t care where it is played. Obviously they just want to focus on team preparation.
Game will likely be in Castlebar like I said in the beginning. And then Mayo's hypocrisy pie will be fully baked and ready to be served.
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Dunno what you re on about there Sy? Mayo are as likely to win/lose this game anywhere else as in Castlebar.
This is Connacht Council's baby. Not Mayo's.
I m only hoping that Mayo board do not concede anything stupid for the future for immediate monetary solace. If a deal can be done with funds I d be ok with that.
I m also aware of the practicality of the debt that is there and the need to manage it. At the end of the day a match lasts 70mins but money issues drag on for several years/decades.
If sport was about sport and fairness then this should be a neutral venue. But who decides? Players and management? Board? There are already vested interests before even fans have an opinion and naturally they don t have a say.
I dunno how you re making this out to be a Mayo 'pie ::)'?
Anyway if ye boys were as good as ye were hyped up to be we wouldn t be in this mess. We d be landing the five in McHale Park and God would be happy in Heaven and the Connacht Council would be rich and thick.
Limerick. And good luck selling this as the Connacht Council 'forcing' a home Connacht final on Mayo.
If our manager can't get away with saying he wants to try and get to the top ye haven't much hope getting this one through without a bollicking from a lot of quarters.
Ah quit trying to cut a stick to beat us with. Sligo can insist on a neutral venue all day long. I and most Mayo people that I d take seriously want to go neutral just to avoid the inevitable resentment that would come from people like you if it it was played in McHale Park. The bean counters will have their say unfortunately.
Next time The Dubs play Kildare or Meath in a Leinster final it should be played down in Nowlan Park in the interest of transparency and making people travel a distance. They already do it in Ulster.
As I said from the start, the only venue that makes sense is Castlebar. It's fanciful to think there is any serious desire in Mayo to willingly go down to Salthill either and certainly any CB official who has anything approaching intimate knowledge of the money involved would would be stupid enough to support that really has lost the plot.
I feel sorry for Mayo in one sense, because the logical venue is also the one that creates a glaring hypocrisy for a county that lost their heads over going to Limerick last August. Then I remember you're getting a home Connacht final that wasn't really due you.
Connacht needs the Hyde. The sort of funding McHale and Pearse got would be a nice way of preventing this happening.
Quit the hyperbole Sy. There s a big difference between playing Kerry in an AI semi in Limerick/in Munster and Sligo playing Mayo in McHale Park. When Ros get to that AISF stage again and are dealt a hand like that, I assume you'd be cool with it ::).
There is no hypocrisy involved from Mayo. Not our call. CC would have lost money in 2012 playing in Hyde. Do you see Leinster finals played outside CP or Munster Hurling away from Semple. Many Ulster finals outa Clones. Surely Monaghan should play Donegal in Ballyshannon for once.
I don t want this game in Castlebar because you and others will be like a dog with a bone. Play it in Mark. Park if it s tossed and print 13.000 tickets. Those that don t get a ticket watch it on tv. Big deal. A lot of fans have to do that for bigger matches. But that is not the way it will work out. Money talks and bullshit walks.
You seem to assume I'm bothered by it. I'm a realist on these sorts of things and know McHale is the only venue that makes any sense for supporters and finically. There was some in our county who were ready to get their backs up at the idea of going to McHale but in reality they too would be in a minority.
It's nice you're willing to play it anywhere but I don't think the average Mayo summer band-wagoner, nor their Sligo counterparts, that will make up the majority of the people attending the game have any desire to go to Salthill out of 'fairness'. Even die-hards wouldn't really care all that much I'd wager. Most people just want a venue close to them with decent traffic flow and the chance to make a quick exit when all's said and done.
There is a hyporicsy in how this looks whether you would like to admit it or not. Mayo are far from silent partners in this, even the Connacht Council is John Prenty's machine and no one would ever label him Mayo's enemy. Just take it on the chin Moy.
At the end of the day Prenty is Prenty and his focus is getting as much bobs in the door as possible. Anybody that thinks there is any softness there is deluding themselves.
I was with a few Sligo lads this evening - lads that were at the Ros game and are proper Sligo GAA men (players, refs etc). Good friends and fellas I know for years. They want the game in Salthill and I d suspect they are fairly reflective of most Sligo fans. Will their wishes be taken into consideration? I doubt it.
I don't assume you're bothered with it but so far you're the only one (I think) that is looking at this as a Mayo stroke to get a home advantage.
Sligo have as good a chance in Castlebar as anywhere else. They beat us there in a replay in 75. But I don t wan t this game in Castlebar. Far too much shite involved.
Well it's hard for it to be a stroke when I'm saying it's the only venue that makes sense. And if you think a lad from Sligo who goes to maybe home championship games and Connacht finals wants to travel to Salthill and sit in a traffic jam for half a day then you're more than a bit gullible. Idealistic sorts who don't have to look at the numbers and the balance books can sit on a pub stool waxing lyrical about fairness and who they'd travel to Salthill all they want but it's representative of very little that's important.
This issue has been somewhat forced on Mayo by the Connacht Council deciding in its wisdom that the Hyde cannot host Connacht finals. That doesn't change the fact it suits Mayo's interests very well to have a home Connacht final, just as it suited Kerry to have Mayo to come to a Munster ground they knew very well.
Not gullible( I hope) and these guys are far from being idealistic. One of them could easily be making calls at a championship match anon. I regard them as being fairly reflective of the Sligo view and I can see where they are coming from. Sligonian has expressed similar feelings already I think? Magpie Seanie, I suspect, feels the same way?
I think Sligo fans think they have a better chance playing in say Salthill. And because they never had a home final against us in 40 years then it is a bit much.......
As you ve said already, we don t deserve a home final and the more I think about it the more I hope it's not. But will you forget about the Hyde for a while.
Well what I'm saying is those people are the people who if you told them if the match was being played on Venus would immediately try to book spaceships.
People like that will follow their county wherever they take them, but the people who don't have that attachment can be put off by a few more miles and a few more hours travelling. Especially when you can pay nothing to sit on your couch and watch the Sunday Game. There's going to be more of the later than the former at a Connacht final.
Sligo are right to think they'd have a better chance in football terms in Salthill. It's just that other factors make that almost as unlikely a location as Venus. Sometimes fairness is sacrificed at the altar of convenience.
We want to win the game first and foremost, and give ourselves the best chance, mayo have too much experience in McHale compared to us so of course we want Salthill, we don't care about the traffic or weather, we just want to win the game. There is no way the players and management want the game in McHale imo, but our county board are an entirely different entity. We will find out tonight just how bad our county board are.
And btw I have to fly back to London after the game and make the flight from Dublin which will be tight but all I care about is winning this.
And also traffic into Castlebar in 2010 was a nightmare with about 5000 late for the game, massive tailbacks in bellaghy and castlebar.
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We want to win the game first and foremost, and give ourselves the best chance, mayo have too much experience in McHale compared to us so of course we want Salthill, we don't care about the traffic or weather, we just want to win the game. There is no way the players and management want the game in McHale imo, but our county board are an entirely different entity. We will find out tonight just how bad our county board are.
And btw I have to fly back to London after the game and make the flight from Dublin which will be tight but all I care about is winning this.
And also traffic into Castlebar in 2010 was a nightmare with about 5000 late for the game, massive tailbacks in bellaghy and castlebar.
I don't doubt a word of that Sligonian and I'd be the same in your shoes, but if you thought the traffic in Castlebar in 2010 was bad, Salthill in the same week as the Galway Arts Festival with most Mayo and Sligo traffic approaching the city on the same roads would be spoken about for decades!
But whichever of the grounds is chosen is fair enough, Mayo don't have a say as such, so we'll just get on with it.
I won't be there anyway, booked holidays without checking the dates - poor planning :(
If it's in Castlebar, it's a massive advantage to Mayo and honestly, I think there's very little chance of Sligo beating us there.
I'd be massively p*ssed if I was from Sligo at their own CB and (less so) at the CC.
From a Mayo point of view, I'd be delighted - shorter distance to travel and a better chance of winning. It's a no-brainer for us but it's certainly not fair.
BTW Syf, do you not have an All Ireland qualifier thread to be posting in?? ;D ;D
I would be of the same opinion of all the other Sligo posters on here. Play the game in a neutral venue and we have a better chance of been competitive and winning the game. Mayo have enough advantages in their favour with having a Sligo man playing in midfield and a Roscommon corner forward, tradition, bigger playing resources. Why give them the advantage of playing the game in the own back yard.
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I would be of the same opinion of all the other Sligo posters on here. Play the game in a neutral venue and we have a better chance of been competitive and winning the game. Mayo have enough advantages in their favour with having a Sligo man playing in midfield and a Roscommon corner forward, tradition, bigger playing resources. Why give them the advantage of playing the game in the own back yard.
Agree with you on the neutral venue , Sligo deserved the right to play in Salthill and money shouldn't change this.
I am intrigued to know what Sligo club Tom Parsons played for before he started with Charlestown and the same for Andy Moran , which Roscommon club did he transfer from to Ballagh? :D :D
Alan Costello wasn't exactly born reared and a diehard Sligo clubman was he ;D?? Sure David Kelly played town league for the Quay in Ballina and only moved to Tubber in his teens!!!
Actually the more I think about it , for the blatant thievery of our young talent I think Sligo should do the honourable thing and chose Castlebar so all us humble Mayo folk can save a bit of diesel in these harsh economic times!!! ;D ;D
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I would be of the same opinion of all the other Sligo posters on here. Play the game in a neutral venue and we have a better chance of been competitive and winning the game. Mayo have enough advantages in their favour with having a Sligo man playing in midfield and a Roscommon corner forward, tradition, bigger playing resources. Why give them the advantage of playing the game in the own back yard.
Agree with you on the neutral venue , Sligo deserved the right to play in Salthill and money shouldn't change this.
I am intrigued to know what Sligo club Tom Parsons played for before he started with Charlestown and the same for Andy Moran , which Roscommon club did he transfer from to Ballagh? :D :D
Alan Costello wasn't exactly born reared and a diehard Sligo clubman was he ;D?? Sure David Kelly played town league for the Quay in Ballina and only moved to Tubber in his teens!!!
Actually the more I think about it , for the blatant thievery of our young talent I think Sligo should do the honourable thing and chose Castlebar so all us humble Mayo folk can save a bit of diesel in these harsh economic times!!! ;D ;D
I think most Mayo fans wouldn't mind if the game was played at the North Pole , they just want to get on with the game regardless of the venue. I imagine the same applies to the management and players. Rows over venues will only serve as a distraction for the team's preparations.
BTW, what has become of James Kilcullen?
Last I heard of him, he was playing for Sligo but he seems to have dropped out of the panel.
Here was a Roscommon man who played club football with Ballagh and played for Mayo before switching to Sligo.
Nobody in Sligo, or Ross either, complained when he switched his allegiance to another county.
Strange indeed....
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 24, 2015, 08:20:58 AM
And btw I have to fly back to London after the game and make the flight from Dublin which will be tight but all I care about is winning this.
And also traffic into Castlebar in 2010 was a nightmare with about 5000 late for the game, massive tailbacks in bellaghy and castlebar.
There is a flight from Knock to Luton at 18.45 which could be doable but traffic will be very heavy on that route.
Kilcullen is/was very mediocre imo. Of course, another advantage to Mayo of playing the final in Castlebar, is that it will give their minors home advantage in the minor final if they get there. If there's any fair play in this, it will be Salthill. Anything else will be Fifa-esque.
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 24, 2015, 01:21:15 PM
Kilcullen is/was very mediocre imo. Of course, another advantage to Mayo of playing the final in Castlebar, is that it will give their minors home advantage in the minor final if they get there. If there's any fair play in this, it will be Salthill. Anything else will be Fifa-esque.
Re: Kilcullen, so it only matters if the player is any use?
Ahra give over will ya, this is the Connacht councils baby. Nothing to do with Mayo, we'll play where we're told to.
Don't hear much from Waterford about playing Tipp in Thurles? Munster council doing a FIFA as well ya?
Quote from: ballinaman on June 24, 2015, 01:26:55 PM
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 24, 2015, 01:21:15 PM
Kilcullen is/was very mediocre imo. Of course, another advantage to Mayo of playing the final in Castlebar, is that it will give their minors home advantage in the minor final if they get there. If there's any fair play in this, it will be Salthill. Anything else will be Fifa-esque.
Re: Kilcullen, so it only matters if the player is any use?
Ahra give over will ya, this is the Connacht councils baby. Nothing to do with Mayo, we'll play where we're told to.
Don't hear much from Waterford about playing Tipp in Thurles? Munster council doing a FIFA as well ya?
Thurles is just about a home ground for everyone in Munster hurling as they play there so often. Waterford probably have a better record there than they do at home.
Quote from: ballinaman on June 24, 2015, 01:26:55 PM
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 24, 2015, 01:21:15 PM
Kilcullen is/was very mediocre imo. Of course, another advantage to Mayo of playing the final in Castlebar, is that it will give their minors home advantage in the minor final if they get there. If there's any fair play in this, it will be Salthill. Anything else will be Fifa-esque.
Re: Kilcullen, so it only matters if the player is any use?
Ahra give over will ya, this is the Connacht councils baby. Nothing to do with Mayo, we'll play where we're told to.
Nothing to do with Mayo? The Headline in the Western yesterday was "Mayo Officials in Bid to Secure Final for Castlebar". Granted it was the print equivalent of click bait because the story was a whole pile of hypotheticals - ie if we secure Castlebar, then me might have to give Sligo the next 4 clashes in Markevich Park and we wouldn't want to be doing that..
Re: James Kilcullen. He was entitled to play for Sligo because both his parents were from Sligo. He is also nephew of Mickey Kearns.
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on June 24, 2015, 01:40:45 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 24, 2015, 01:26:55 PM
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 24, 2015, 01:21:15 PM
Kilcullen is/was very mediocre imo. Of course, another advantage to Mayo of playing the final in Castlebar, is that it will give their minors home advantage in the minor final if they get there. If there's any fair play in this, it will be Salthill. Anything else will be Fifa-esque.
Re: Kilcullen, so it only matters if the player is any use?
Ahra give over will ya, this is the Connacht councils baby. Nothing to do with Mayo, we'll play where we're told to.
Don't hear much from Waterford about playing Tipp in Thurles? Munster council doing a FIFA as well ya?
Thurles is just about a home ground for everyone in Munster hurling as they play there so often. Waterford probably have a better record there than they do at home.
That's fair enough I suppose, Sligo and Mayo would have equal ish experience of playing in Salthill..mayo probably a shade more. Castlebar is a different story obviously.
We'll play where we are told to. Learned that lesson last year.
Quote from: ballinaman on June 24, 2015, 01:26:55 PM
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 24, 2015, 01:21:15 PM
Kilcullen is/was very mediocre imo. Of course, another advantage to Mayo of playing the final in Castlebar, is that it will give their minors home advantage in the minor final if they get there. If there's any fair play in this, it will be Salthill. Anything else will be Fifa-esque.
Re: Kilcullen, so it only matters if the player is any use?
Ahra give over will ya, this is the Connacht councils baby. Nothing to do with Mayo, we'll play where we're told to.
Don't hear much from Waterford about playing Tipp in Thurles? Munster council doing a FIFA as well ya?
This idea being perpetuated by some Mayo posters here (most of whom I think are very good and fair posters) that Mayo somehow have no influence on the location of this final despite it being the dominant player in the Connacht Council itself and rumours of negotiations between the counties to come to an arrangement is hard to swallow. I know you're trying to save face because it looks bad, but c'mon man.
Costello was living and working around Sligo and transferred to the Coolera/Strandhill club making him eligible to represent Sligo.
James Kilcullen transferred to play for Sligo under the parentage rule which the weaker counties can avail of. Both his parents are from west of the county, Mickey Kearins is his uncle.
Both scenarios are completely different from the situation where players have to represent the County the GAA club is affiliated with even though the people in that catchment area live in another county. With regard to Parsons he was brought up and lives just inside the Mayo border in Sligo but for some reason he went and played with Charlestown instead of his own club of Curry.
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 01:49:03 PM
This idea being perpetuated by some Mayo posters here (most of whom I think are very good and fair posters) that Mayo somehow have no influence on the location of this final despite it being the dominant player in the Connacht Council itself and rumours of negotiations between the counties to come to an arrangement is hard to swallow. I know you're trying to save face because it looks bad, but c'mon man.
It's obviously worth a few pound to the town of Castlebar so I'm not surprised the county board are involved in some negotiations. It would be remiss of them if they didn't. It'll be the CC's call at them end of the day though.
Quote from: Mano on June 24, 2015, 01:54:32 PM
With regard to Parsons he was brought up and lives just inside the Mayo border in Sligo but for some reason he went and played with Charlestown instead of his own club of Curry.
Some reason which would be down to himself. Met the lad a good few times, absolute gent.
Quote from: Mano on June 24, 2015, 01:54:32 PM
Costello was living and working around Sligo and transferred to the Coolera/Strandhill club making him eligible to represent Sligo.
James Kilcullen transferred to play for Sligo under the parentage rule which the weaker counties can avail of. Both his parents are from west of the county, Mickey Kearins is his uncle.
Both scenarios are completely different from the situation where players have to represent the County the GAA club is affiliated with even though the people in that catchment area live in another county. With regard to Parsons he was brought up and lives just inside the Mayo border in Sligo but for some reason he went and played with Charlestown instead of his own club of Curry.
Also - it was clear Mayo didn't want Costello or Kilcullen.
Of course Mayo CB are lobbying for it to be in Mayo, why wouldn't they ffs?? They want what's best for Mayo football and it's up to their Sligo counterparts to want the best for Sligo football
Connacht Telegraph reporting the Hyde is being considered but would have a cut capacity of 20,000
http://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2015/06/24/4038510-connaught-final-set-for-hyde-park/
Quote from: Goin Down on June 24, 2015, 02:29:28 PM
Connacht Telegraph reporting the Hyde is being considered but would have a cut capacity of 20,000
http://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2015/06/24/4038510-connaught-final-set-for-hyde-park/
But we're wondering about the 'Connacht' final.. it would be some about-face if the Connacht Council caved on the Hyde.
It's approved for 18,750(?) but can hold up to 30,000. So couldn't take much work to bring it to 20,000 one would think..
Is the main problem the small no of exits/steps from the big terrace ?.
Otherwise it's hard to see where safety is compromised as the Stadium is set in the middles of a great big field with loads of space behind the Stand and the main terrace.
Apart from getting some €s in ground rent and to the Town businesses I doubt if we'll have any other interest on the day as I'm told we're most unlikely to make the Minor final.
Quote from: Rossfan on June 24, 2015, 03:12:42 PM
It's approved for 18,750(?) but can hold up to 30,000. So couldn't take much work to bring it to 20,000 one would think..
Is the main problem the small no of exits/steps from the big terrace ?.
Otherwise it's hard to see where safety is compromised as the Stadium is set in the middles of a great big field with loads of space behind the Stand and the main terrace.
Apart from getting some €s in ground rent and to the Town businesses I doubt if we'll have any other interest on the day as I'm told we're most unlikely to make the Minor final[/b].
With Sligo and Leitrim on the same side of the draw I find that comment very surprising tbh, given ye beat us and Mayo in the CML, Not sure what to make of 20,000 in the Hyde that means a lot of empty spaces, that Health and safety report is a load of bollox and overkill imo 25,000 would be safe enough
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 24, 2015, 03:23:22 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on June 24, 2015, 03:12:42 PM
It's approved for 18,750(?) but can hold up to 30,000. So couldn't take much work to bring it to 20,000 one would think..
Is the main problem the small no of exits/steps from the big terrace ?.
Otherwise it's hard to see where safety is compromised as the Stadium is set in the middles of a great big field with loads of space behind the Stand and the main terrace.
Apart from getting some €s in ground rent and to the Town businesses I doubt if we'll have any other interest on the day as I'm told we're most unlikely to make the Minor final.
With Sligo and Leitrim on the same side of the draw I find that comment very surprising tbh, given ye beat us and Mayo in the CML, Not sure what to make of 20,000 in the Hyde that means a lot of empty spaces, that Health and safety report is a load of bollox and overkill imo 25,000 would be safe enough
Rossfan likes to rubbish the minor and U16 teams. I think he's due to start doing it to the U21s from January too.
The Connacht minor championship is wide open this year. Leitrim have beaten us at U16 and minor with this year's team but we did beat Sligo and Mayo in the league and those two won it and were runners up respectively. We won't be turning up to make up the numbers no more than Sligo were on Saturday evening.
Also I seen Oharas comments re the Venue, he basically states that 2.5 hrs to Salthill and 1 hr to castlebar, no brainer has to be castlebar into the lions den, what goes on his head sometimes?
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 24, 2015, 03:36:05 PM
Also I seen Oharas comments re the Venue, he basically states that 2.5 hrs to Salthill and 1 hr to castlebar, no brainer has to be castlebar into the lions den, what goes on his head sometimes?
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Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 03:25:35 PM
Rossfan likes to rubbish the minor and U16 teams. .
Well we've certainly gone backwards with the last few squads. :-\ esp the U16s. I hope it's just lack of numbers but fear penny pinching across the underage set up across the board has a lot to answer for.
I'll be very pleasantly surprised if we make this year's Connacht Minor Final.
P.S Brilliant Sligoman. ;D
Very disrespectful Sligoman. Whatever you think of the man on a personal level he was a legend for Sligo GAA for nearly 20 years.
Quote from: Mano on June 24, 2015, 04:26:02 PM
Very disrespectful Sligoman. Whatever you think of the man on a personal level he was a legend for Sligo GAA for nearly 20 years.
Ah c'mon. No one is denying he was a great player. Just like Cake, if you've got a big mouth you've got to take the slaps. I'm sure O'Hara understands that as well as anyone.
Ah, I didn't mean it to be disrespectful. Behind it all O'Hara is one of those guys who doesn't really care what people think about him and I don't think he really takes himself that seriously away from the pitch. I've nothing but the height of respect for what he's given to Sligo football, it's just a small joke about how he can be perceived.
I have a funny feeling this could end up in Roscommon.
Who gets the gate receipts from the cf? is it the counties who participate, the conn council, all the counties, Croke part or some mixture of these.
Quote from: sligoman2 on June 24, 2015, 04:53:10 PM
I have a funny feeling this could end up in Roscommon.
Who gets the gate receipts from the cf? is it the counties who participate, the conn council, all the counties, Croke part or some mixture of these.
We had all this talk in 2012 and it ended up in the Hyde. Connacht Council get the gate receipts.
Looks like the groundsman is fairly confident it'll go to the Hyde anyway.
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Quote from: Rossfan on June 24, 2015, 01:16:28 AM
Play it in effin Limerick.....
Effin in Co. Limerick could hold about 850 in total ;D ;D ;D
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Quote from: oneoftheseyears on June 24, 2015, 05:32:12 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on June 24, 2015, 01:16:28 AM
Play it in effin Limerick.....
Effin in Co. Limerick could hold about 850 in total ;D ;D ;D
https://www.google.ie/maps/place/Effin+GAA+Club/@52.362553,-8.629695,3a,75y,169.6h,90t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sF1ZrvS1RsdO9pJRoHf_Ypw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DF1ZrvS1RsdO9pJRoHf_Ypw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D100%26h%3D80%26yaw%3D173.60323%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656!4m2!3m1!1s0x4844b2eab44069d5:0x8d23f66b2bf7d27c
:) :D ;D
I hear she's in the Hyde ;)
Yep. Confirmed for the Hyde.
Sligo won their last one in the Hyde in 2007. A good omen hopefully
Thanks Rossies for the goodwill and getting the hyde ready😃😃 like 2007 your support will be more than welcome
Christ, that's worse than Salthill. Everyone's a loser - except, perversely, the Rossies!
Happy days. No shite talk about it being in Castlebar or Galway now.
Great for the Rossies too...even if their minoreens don't make the final, they can see the Connacht final at least.
Quote from: Goin Down on June 24, 2015, 02:29:28 PM
Connacht Telegraph reporting the Hyde is being considered but would have a cut capacity of 20,000
http://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2015/06/24/4038510-connaught-final-set-for-hyde-park/
They called it right. I suppose with attendances down 20,000 capacity should be enough?
Tickets will be hard got for this one I'd say!
Quote from: sligoman on June 24, 2015, 07:34:09 PM
Tickets will be hard got for this one I'd say!
4,500 Mayo season tickets are automatically allocated. Not sure how many Sligo have....
Quote from: Rossie11 on June 24, 2015, 07:00:05 PM
Sligo won their last one in the Hyde in 2007. A good omen hopefully
Well, if you ignore the 2012 Connacht final..
The capacity of Markievicz Park surely isn't much less than that? 18500? The arrangement seems fairly pointless if the capacity of the neutral venue can be 20,000! ::)
Quote from: Goin Down on June 24, 2015, 07:43:16 PM
The capacity of Markievicz Park surely isn't much less than that? 18500? The arrangement seems fairly pointless if the capacity of the neutral venue can be 20,000! ::)
Marky is far smaller than the Hyde even with revised capacities..
Final is in DrHyde
Can't believe that, I thought they deemed that shithole "unfit to host Connacht Finals" it doesn't even have toilets ffs
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 07:45:58 PM
Quote from: Goin Down on June 24, 2015, 07:43:16 PM
The capacity of Markievicz Park surely isn't much less than that? 18500? The arrangement seems fairly pointless if the capacity of the neutral venue can be 20,000! ::)
Marky is far smaller than the Hyde even with revised capacities..
Doesn't matter anyways, there's a game to be played and now that can be focused on! Will be strange if it sells out though and a third of the place will be empty
Quote from: Rossie11 on June 24, 2015, 07:00:05 PM
Sligo won their last one in the Hyde in 2007. A good omen hopefully
Lost 2012 one against Mayo...
Quote from: Mayo4Sam14 on June 24, 2015, 07:47:39 PM
Can't believe that, I thought they deemed that shithole "unfit to host Connacht Finals" it doesn't even have toilets ffs
Well I remember walking in for the minor match in 2012 and the first person I saw was a gentleman in a purple jumper and glasses. I made a point of complimenting him on how well the Hyde looked (the portapottys were sparking at this stage and there were some makeshift signs with arrows warning people on the areas to avoid, in deference to the Slattery Report). He seemed very happy with everything and I got a bit of plamas on what a great job we did. In fact I was surprised when it was downgraded the following year and even more surprised that it's back in business for Connacht finals again. Will wonders ever cease.
Well if any supporter gets hurt or injured (apart from their feelings) there could be one heck of As lawsuit
Ah well, there goes the plans for rendezvous for a few pints in PJ Flaherty's and a Sunday night in Salthill by a sea. We ll have to make do with a dry run to the midlands instead.
Syferus worked some magic to get the Hyde in the frame. The kid's got some pull and neck. Well done to you.
Limerick would be a better option ffs ;D
Quote from: Mayo4Sam14 on June 24, 2015, 07:47:39 PM
Can't believe that, I thought they deemed that shithole "unfit to host Connacht Finals" it doesn't even have toilets ffs
Just use the jacket pockets in front of you.
Make castlebar the clones of Connacht and to hell with what anyone else thinks . It's absolutely shit rule this , castlebar gettin nothing and it a great ground and home of the best team in the province with the most support by a mile.
The choice of Roscommon for this match puts Hyde Park back on the map for big matches, even before the redevelopment takes place. Wouldn't it be fitting if Andy Moran wins the 5 in a row on home soil!!. Don't rule Sligo out in Hyde Park.. The business people in Roscommon town will be thrilled .
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 24, 2015, 09:35:42 PM
The choice of Roscommon for this match puts Hyde Park back on the map for big matches, even before the redevelopment takes place. Wouldn't it be fitting if Andy Moran wins the 5 in a row on home soil!!. Don't rule Sligo out in Hyde Park.. The business people in Roscommon town will be thrilled .
Hopefully the minors make it so we can siphon away some of the tickets.
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 24, 2015, 09:35:42 PM
The choice of Roscommon for this match puts Hyde Park back on the map for big matches, even before the redevelopment takes place. Wouldn't it be fitting if Andy Moran wins the 5 in a row on home soil!!. Don't rule Sligo out in Hyde Park.. The business people in Roscommon town will be thrilled .
From All Ireland contenders, to living out your dreams through Andy.....poor craatures
Us Mayo/Sligo season ticket holders will get seats I assume?
Quote from: ballinaman on June 24, 2015, 09:43:04 PM
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 24, 2015, 09:35:42 PM
The choice of Roscommon for this match puts Hyde Park back on the map for big matches, even before the redevelopment takes place. Wouldn't it be fitting if Andy Moran wins the 5 in a row on home soil!!. Don't rule Sligo out in Hyde Park.. The business people in Roscommon town will be thrilled .
From All Ireland contenders, to living out your dreams through Andy.....poor craatures
We're only out of the race for the Nestor ballinaman..
http://mayogaablog.com/?p=16648 lmfao
I've never had any issues with Hyde, always been in side terrace when I've been there and it's grand. Not keen on Castlebar as a ground at all.
No skywhale!
I just heard that the Ross county board got this through by offering to convert the bus into a jacks and putting it behind the stand for the day.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 24, 2015, 10:05:37 PM
http://mayogaablog.com/?p=16648 lmfao
It was almost worth losing to ye to get to see Willie Joe shit himself about going to the Hyde.
Mayo's last three performances there (Ros 2011, Sligo 2012 and Ros 2014) have been less than stellar too..
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 10:15:50 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 24, 2015, 10:05:37 PM
http://mayogaablog.com/?p=16648 lmfao
It was almost worth losing to ye to get to see Willie Joe shit himself about going to the Hyde.
Mayo's last three performances there (Ros 2011, Sligo 2012 and Ros 2014) have been less than stellar too..
A repeat of any of those would do us nicely ;D
I've no problem with Hyde Park to be honest. In fact I have no problem anywhere with any venue. I am probably alone in my thoughts with that. I just wonder how many seats there are and if I'll get one. ;)
PS, they're right about the small Mayo support (over on the blog) in 2011. I wonder when this team's cycle ends will the support base decline again?
Quote from: Farrandeelin on June 24, 2015, 10:25:39 PM
I've no problem with Hyde Park to be honest. In fact I have no problem anywhere with any venue. I am probably alone in my thoughts with that. I just wonder how many seats there are and if I'll get one. ;)
PS, they're right about the small Mayo support (over on the blog) in 2011. I wonder when this team's cycle ends will the support base decline again?
2011 was hilarious, i down the graveyard end. It was like somebody had a high powered fan and a hose.....some craic. Back of me was bone dry.
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 09:49:50 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 24, 2015, 09:43:04 PM
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 24, 2015, 09:35:42 PM
The choice of Roscommon for this match puts Hyde Park back on the map for big matches, even before the redevelopment takes place. Wouldn't it be fitting if Andy Moran wins the 5 in a row on home soil!!. Don't rule Sligo out in Hyde Park.. The business people in Roscommon town will be thrilled .
From All Ireland contenders, to living out your dreams through Andy.....poor craatures
We're only out of the race for the Nestor ballinaman..
You should go for the Roscommon PRO job
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Haha yea, ballinaman, I do look at An Spailpín Fánach's blog every now and again at the 'Championship 2011' files and boy the nets were fairly blowing that day too.
Quote[Make castlebar the clones of Connacht and to hell with what anyone else thinks . It's absolutely shit rule this , castlebar gettin nothing and it a great ground and home of the best team in the province with the most support by a mile./Quote
Shur Larry what more do you need in July? A few pints in regan's a quick visit and prayer for Ruairi and into the field for a historic Connacht final.
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 10:15:50 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 24, 2015, 10:05:37 PM
http://mayogaablog.com/?p=16648 lmfao
It was almost worth losing to ye to get to see Willie Joe shit himself about going to the Hyde.
Mayo's last three performances there (Ros 2011, Sligo 2012 and Ros 2014) have been less than stellar too..
Where in that post does he indicate he is shittin himself? We will shot before we go though as you wouldn't ask a dog to go to the toilet in that kip.
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 09:41:28 PM
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 24, 2015, 09:35:42 PM
The choice of Roscommon for this match puts Hyde Park back on the map for big matches, even before the redevelopment takes place. Wouldn't it be fitting if Andy Moran wins the 5 in a row on home soil!!. Don't rule Sligo out in Hyde Park.. The business people in Roscommon town will be thrilled .
Hopefully the minors make it so we can siphon away some of the tickets.
Christ, even when ye get run out of town on a rail, like ye were on Saturday night ye behave like ye 're leading the parade ::) ::) Ye ve got some nerve, I ll give ye that.
I cant see any mad rush for this one. Sligo had maybe 4000 on Saturday. Can t see a huge demand from there with only the most optimistic expecting a win. I dunno what attraction a possible/probable 5-in a row would have for the summer fans in Mayo? The massive crowd for a league game against the Dubs shows what potential there is for big crowd from Mayo. Still 21,000+ turned up for the 13 London final. But I suspect that the Hyde will be a hard sell. It is not spectator friendly. The main terrace gets awful tight and standing for 2 games is not much fun. The stand viewing is like looking through the wrong end of a telescope. It s like you re in a different timezone. All of McHale Park is seated which is something in itself.
Anyway the Hyde won t bother us. The first half of the 4 in a row was won there. It's just the nuisance of the bloody place. Bit like these European Games being held in Baku - who thought that was a good idea?
Quote from: Farrandeelin on June 24, 2015, 09:46:10 PM
Us Mayo/Sligo season ticket holders will get seats I assume?
You will, but where are you going to watch the game from?
Fair play to Sligo,not going to be bullied by the big boys. The big boys should have stood up for themselves last year below in Limerick, and not leave it up to a poor auld builder to claim some semblance of justice ;D
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 10:15:50 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 24, 2015, 10:05:37 PM
http://mayogaablog.com/?p=16648 lmfao
It was almost worth losing to ye to get to see Willie Joe shit himself about going to the Hyde.
Mayo's last three performances there (Ros 2011, Sligo 2012 and Ros 2014) have been less than stellar too..
Stellar my arse. Last time I checked we d won all 3.
Quote from: moysider on June 24, 2015, 10:55:49 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 10:15:50 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 24, 2015, 10:05:37 PM
http://mayogaablog.com/?p=16648 lmfao
It was almost worth losing to ye to get to see Willie Joe shit himself about going to the Hyde.
Mayo's last three performances there (Ros 2011, Sligo 2012 and Ros 2014) have been less than stellar too..
Stellar my arse. Last time I checked we d won all 3.
Coulda lost all three too.
Quote from: Rudi on June 24, 2015, 10:54:27 PM
Fair play to Sligo,not going to be bullied by the big boys. The big boys should have stood up for themselves last year below in Limerick, and not leave it up to a poor auld builder to claim some semblance of justice ;D
You re suggesting that the executive of the Mayo County Board should have attacked a crooked referee? :o :o
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 11:02:18 PM
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Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 10:15:50 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 24, 2015, 10:05:37 PM
http://mayogaablog.com/?p=16648 lmfao
It was almost worth losing to ye to get to see Willie Joe shit himself about going to the Hyde.
Mayo's last three performances there (Ros 2011, Sligo 2012 and Ros 2014) have been less than stellar too..
Stellar my arse. Last time I checked we d won all 3.
Coulda lost all three too.
Shoulda won all three by more too.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on June 24, 2015, 09:46:10 PM
Us Mayo/Sligo season ticket holders will get seats I assume?
I'd bring your own to be on the safe side. God knows what's in store.
Plenty of seats in the stand for the fancy folks.
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 11:15:28 PM
Plenty of seats in the stand for the fancy folks.
It's one of the smallest stands in the country though. I know there's 'sideline' in front of it, but with all the Mayo season tickets, Sligonian or magpie seanie might know the amount of Sligo season tickets (and not to mention the Connacht council themselves hogging a nice amount ::)) there won't be many left for ordinary folk! Sure last year v Ros I had to stand up in front of the bloody thing and got a soaking.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on June 24, 2015, 11:21:17 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 24, 2015, 11:15:28 PM
Plenty of seats in the stand for the fancy folks.
It's one of the smallest stands in the country though. I know there's 'sideline' in front of it, but with all the Mayo season tickets, Sligonian or magpie seanie might know the amount of Sligo season tickets (and not to mention the Connacht council themselves hogging a nice amount ::)) there won't be many left for ordinary folk! Sure last year v Ros I had to stand up in front of the bloody thing and got a soaking.
Isn't that small. If you want to see a small stand go to Pearse Park. You should remember it from 2010 Farr ;D
Would people actually want a stand seat in a GAA stadium on a good day? With the exception of Croke Park, the majority of them are badly designed with pillars everywhere and impaired viewing of the game itself.
Quote from: sligoman on June 24, 2015, 11:32:14 PM
Would people actually want a stand seat in a GAA stadium on a good day? With the exception of Croke Park, the majority of them are badly designed with pillars everywhere and impaired viewing of the game itself.
None of that at Dr. Hyde Park. Just make sure to take a shite before you head for the ground.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 24, 2015, 10:05:37 PM
http://mayogaablog.com/?p=16648 lmfao
The guy that wrote that article does not come across well, somewhat pompous.
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The terraces would be great for sowing a few rows of spuds.
As far as I'm aware Croker is available on the 19th, it may just be me but I think if the GAA put it in Crocker it would really be rubbing salt in the Mayo wounds that still remain from a Summer which such prospect which was single handedly destroyed by satin and a human wrecking ball, why? Because, they would let us play the ai semi in Croker so imagine if they didn't let us play the connacht final inConnacht! 😂 This time forcing us to play in croker, the irony! 😂
And Ahaha yes I did just refer to Cormac Reilly as satin and Donaghy a human wrecking ball! 😂😂😂
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on June 24, 2015, 11:48:34 PM
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The terraces would be great for sowing a few rows of spuds.
There's gravel and stuff on the ground now. Added traction. Still have the calving gate onto the field though.
Also those are seats GBB unless you're two foot tall ;)
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on June 24, 2015, 11:48:34 PM
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The terraces would be great for sowing a few rows of spuds.
Not so bad. The guy that built the stand in the next parish must have thought he was building a viewing platform for nuclear bomb tests - so he built her well back.
It d be a shame to do anything with her now. Archaeologists and botanists could have great craic around there.
By the way Farr.. see those long concrete yokes on little stilts? we ll they are part of the stand too. Ye re supposed to sit on those. That s the fancy part of the ground.
The Hyde is a hole, it was in poor condition for the Mitchels v Bridgets game in 2013 and I hope, but doubt, it is much better now. If the Hyde is good enough with a capactiy of 20,000, then we should play it in Sligo with their 18,500.
I am kinda gald it is isn't in Castlebar as it simply wouldn't be fair to Sligo. I was looking forward to Galway as it suited that weekend.
Quote from: muppet on June 25, 2015, 01:23:51 AM
The Hyde is a hole, it was in poor condition for the Mitchels v Bridgets game in 2013 and I hope, but doubt, it is much better now. If the Hyde is good enough with a capactiy of 20,000, then we should play it in Sligo with their 18,500.
I am kinda gald it is isn't in Castlebar as it simply wouldn't be fair to Sligo. I was looking forward to Galway as it suited that weekend.
Marky doesn't hold that much.
Will Enda be in need of a mossy concrete seat to see the famous 5 in a row. With space tight, we'll have to make sure Frank Feighan is there to elbow people out of the way.
Just heard on radio that Sligo may be appealing the decision to hold it in the Hyde!
Apparently they asked for pearse stadium. Curiouser and curiouser...
Quote from: Tubberman on June 25, 2015, 07:15:03 AM
Just heard on radio that Sligo may be appealing the decision to hold it in the Hyde!
Apparently they asked for pearse stadium. Curiouser and curiouser...
Holy smoke! That's mad altogether. Maybe Ros did a FIFAesque deal? ;)
This is the source - not an awful lot in it to be honest. Can't see it being changed
http://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/sligo-meeting-to-discuss-shock-hyde-park-decision-31328392.html (http://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/sligo-meeting-to-discuss-shock-hyde-park-decision-31328392.html)
Interesting all right, I will say one thing our last few Connacht finals have had 23,000 average attendance, id be expecting a bigger Sligo crowd than 2012 but obviously nothing close to the 17,000 for 2010. Id say demand in Sligo will be between 10,000 and 13,000 and with mayos demand that would easily exceed 20,000 capacity for the Hyde final. So not everyone will get a ticket. If Sligo have choice this time why did the CC ignore that rule and not even let Sligo know before making the decision. If true that is.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 25, 2015, 08:26:20 AM
Interesting all right, I will say one thing our last few Connacht finals have had 23,000 average attendance, id be expecting a bigger Sligo crowd than 2012 but obviously nothing close to the 17,000 for 2010. Id say demand in Sligo will be between 10,000 and 13,000 and with mayos demand that would easily exceed 20,000 capacity for the Hyde final. So not everyone will get a ticket. If Sligo have choice this time why did the CC ignore that rule and not even let Sligo know before making the decision. If true that is.
Anyone who attended the recent Galway v Mayo game would know why. Cars were jammed on the road into Galway for hours. Tuam was a logjam. If you add all the Sligo traffic that has to travel the same N17 route then chaos is to be expected. Sligo are entitled to have the game played at a neutral venue. They are not entitled to cause unnecessary hardship to travelling supporters. Commonsense may not be that common but its good to see that the Connacht Council still retains a modicum of it.
The Hyde is more of an ecosystem than a football stadium really.
Have to wonder if this decision would have been made if one central body was in charge as opposed to the provincial council ?
Then there wouldn't be a Connacht Final.
Sligo Co Board prefers to send their supporters on a ten hour journey to Salthill????
Quote from: mrhardyannual on June 25, 2015, 08:48:45 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 25, 2015, 08:26:20 AM
Interesting all right, I will say one thing our last few Connacht finals have had 23,000 average attendance, id be expecting a bigger Sligo crowd than 2012 but obviously nothing close to the 17,000 for 2010. Id say demand in Sligo will be between 10,000 and 13,000 and with mayos demand that would easily exceed 20,000 capacity for the Hyde final. So not everyone will get a ticket. If Sligo have choice this time why did the CC ignore that rule and not even let Sligo know before making the decision. If true that is.
Anyone who attended the recent Galway v Mayo game would know why. Cars were jammed on the road into Galway for hours. Tuam was a logjam. If you add all the Sligo traffic that has to travel the same N17 route then chaos is to be expected. Sligo are entitled to have the game played at a neutral venue. They are not entitled to cause unnecessary hardship to travelling supporters. Commonsense may not be that common but its good to see that the Connacht Council still retains a modicum of it.
I was actually heading back to Sligo from Salthill around midday that day and the traffic going the other way was simply chronic. Salthill would be a complete disaster, especially getting back to north Sligo after a 4pm throw in.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 25, 2015, 08:26:20 AM
Interesting all right, I will say one thing our last few Connacht finals have had 23,000 average attendance, id be expecting a bigger Sligo crowd than 2012 but obviously nothing close to the 17,000 for 2010. Id say demand in Sligo will be between 10,000 and 13,000 and with mayos demand that would easily exceed 20,000 capacity for the Hyde final. So not everyone will get a ticket. If Sligo have choice this time why did the CC ignore that rule and not even let Sligo know before making the decision. If true that is.
Are you sure about those figures? They look a good bit on the high side to me. There couldn't have been 17,000 Sligo people at the final in 2010. I know it was the bandwagon to beat all bandwagons but the population of the county is only about 55k.
Looking at that Indo Article the Connacht Council appear to have done the classic mandarin routine getting an Event Management Company / Consultant involved. They are sub-contracting any chaos so the blame and complaints can be 'buck passed'.
Only two stadiums within each province should be designated to host provincial finals in either code.
Alternate it each year.
Ulster - Clones & Casement
Connacht - Castlebar & Salthill
Munster - Killarney & PUC (football), Thurles & PUC (hurling)
Leinster - Croke Park & a redeveloped Pairc Tailteann
Anyway back to the football
Any chance Shine will be back for this match?
I'd be worried about the Rossies attack, if Shine is back then it's a serious outfit with Cregg, Kilbride and the two Murtaghs.
We'll be lucky to break even at midfield too.
With them having home advantage now as well we could be in real trouble
Just to kind of wreck Mayo supporters' complaints, this is what the Hyde looked like for the this very fixture three years ago:
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Perfect.
QuoteJust to kind of wreck Mayo supporters' complaints, this is what the Hyde looked like for the this very fixture three years ago:
I see portaloos in the background and this is what a straight line looks like ___________________________________
latest according to Prenty is Stand tickets are not assured for the hyde for season ticket holders( is this a breach of terms?)
Are they trying to make as big a f**kup as possible
and if mayo fans are wondering how this was agreed to look no further than Paddy 'i'll appoint who I want' Mc nicholas
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on June 25, 2015, 12:01:22 PM
Anyway back to the football
Any chance Shine will be back for this match?
I'd be worried about the Rossies attack, if Shine is back then it's a serious outfit with Cregg, Kilbride and the two Murtaghs.
We'll be lucky to break even at midfield too.
With them having home advantage now as well we could be in real trouble
very deep sarcasm or do you work for RTE
Quote from: rosnarun on June 25, 2015, 02:15:27 PM
latest according to Prenty is Stand tickets are not assured for the hyde for season ticket holders( is this a breach of terms?)
Are they trying to make as big a f**kup as possible
and if mayo fans are wondering how this was agreed to look no further than Paddy 'i'll appoint who I want' Mc nicholas
Season ticket holders were given stand tickets three years ago, only if you were a lazy fecker and you didn't order tickets in time did you even risk not getting in the stand. On a fine day sitting on the stone benches a bit back is the best spot in the house anyways. I was surrounded by the cûnts that day. Made Roscommon playing in a minor final at the Hyde seem like an away game.
'Not assured' is just legalese to try and cover arses.
Quote from: magpie seanie on June 25, 2015, 09:44:18 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 25, 2015, 08:26:20 AM
Interesting all right, I will say one thing our last few Connacht finals have had 23,000 average attendance, id be expecting a bigger Sligo crowd than 2012 but obviously nothing close to the 17,000 for 2010. Id say demand in Sligo will be between 10,000 and 13,000 and with mayos demand that would easily exceed 20,000 capacity for the Hyde final. So not everyone will get a ticket. If Sligo have choice this time why did the CC ignore that rule and not even let Sligo know before making the decision. If true that is.
Are you sure about those figures? They look a good bit on the high side to me. There couldn't have been 17,000 Sligo people at the final in 2010. I know it was the bandwagon to beat all bandwagons but the population of the county is only about 55k.
I just want to say I'm not being sarcastic when i say this but I made that up in my head but I still take it as fact 😅
Quote from: Syferus on June 25, 2015, 12:39:17 PM
Just to kind of wreck Mayo supporters' complaints, this is what the Hyde looked like for the this very fixture three years ago:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8509/8421385433_88601a2386_o.jpg)
Perfect.
Is that Roscommon's dream of a Connacht championship lying just beyond the supporters behind the goal??? ;D
Syferus
you keep making excuse and justifying what it could possibly be played there
but if your explaining your losing
here some reason why it shouldn't be played there
no one want to go to roscommon
roscommon are not involved
hyde park is outdated with no public facilities
almost every one will be standing .
last year it was downright dangerous with people clogging up the aisle by sitting on them as soon as it got wet
It always rains in roscommon
and I repeat no one wants to go there
Quote from: rosnarun on June 25, 2015, 03:19:15 PM
Syferus
you keep making excuse and justifying what it could possibly be played there
but if your explaining your losing
here some reason why it shouldn't be played there
no one want to go to roscommon
roscommon are not involved
hyde park is outdated with no public facilities
almost every one will be standing .
last year it was downright dangerous with people clogging up the aisle by sitting on them as soon as it got wet
It always rains in roscommon
and I repeat no one wants to go there
They want to go there more than McHale or Salthill it seems.. ;D
This Mayo freak-out has really put a pep back in our step after Saturday. Tis deadly what Mayo losing the rag over going to Roscommon can do for the spirits.
Okay so if not the Hyde where do you play it? Even Sligo supporters I know wouldn't travel to Salthill such is the congestion there. If it were in McHale Park, Sligo concede home advantage to Mayo. So while the Hyde is outdated, soon to be redeveloped thankfully, the only other alternatives are a wind tunnel where supporters will be all evening trying to get out of the city or a home match for Mayo, not fair to Sligo.
Quote from: rosnarun on June 25, 2015, 03:19:15 PM
Syferus
you keep making excuse and justifying what it could possibly be played there
but if your explaining your losing
here some reason why it shouldn't be played there
no one want to go to roscommon
roscommon are not involved
hyde park is outdated with no public facilities
almost every one will be standing .
last year it was downright dangerous with people clogging up the aisle by sitting on them as soon as it got wet
It always rains in roscommon
and I repeat no one wants to go there
Stay at fcukin home so and give us all a bit of peace.
Jasus I never heard so much whingin and moanin from one County ( + a bit of another Co) about a choice of venue since... last August ::) :-[
I know Sligo have to be accommodated but playing a game at this dive while a more modern, bigger, all-seater stadium lies closer to both sets of supporters is daftness in the name of fairness.
I hope this fairness is implemented across the board and championship games involving the Dubs are played outside CP in fairness to the opposition who will never have the opportunity of playing the Dubs on their home patch in championship.
Could the Mayo lads please supply the rest of us with a list of stadiums they are willing to play in.
It'd avoid a lot of hassle.
Quote from: moysider on June 25, 2015, 04:12:41 PM
I know Sligo have to be accommodated but playing a game at this dive while a more modern, bigger, all-seater stadium lies closer to both sets of supporters is daftness in the name of fairness.
I hope this fairness is implemented across the board and championship games involving the Dubs are played outside CP in fairness to the opposition who will never have the opportunity of playing the Dubs on their home patch in championship.
The connacht council have no control over the 'fairness' of the leinster championship!
Quote from: Jinxy on June 25, 2015, 04:15:25 PM
Could the Mayo lads please supply the rest of us with a list of stadiums they are willing to play in.
It'd avoid a lot of hassle.
Shag off back to your own thread, this is the Mayo v Roscommon Connacht final thread..........
Quote from: The Black Mamba on June 25, 2015, 03:52:10 PM
Okay so if not the Hyde where do you play it? Even Sligo supporters I know wouldn't travel to Salthill such is the congestion there. If it were in McHale Park, Sligo concede home advantage to Mayo. So while the Hyde is outdated, soon to be redeveloped thankfully, the only other alternatives are a wind tunnel where supporters will be all evening trying to get out of the city or a home match for Mayo, not fair to Sligo.
What are the plans for the redeveloped Hyde Park?? I always thought you could make a great 25000 capacity stadium out of it. There is enough room to have two lovely stands with terracing on either side of the pitch containing shops toilets etc.. and I would just leave the terraces at either end alone unless they need remedial work done to them. The pitch could do with a serious overhaul too as I was shocked at how rundown it was (and the rest of the ground) last year even compared to 2011/2012!!Maybe widen the access road from the golf links road and some extra turnstiles as well if possible.
Never minded the Hyde as long as I wasn't sitting up in the stand. I agree with Syferus if it is dry the concrete benches in front of the stand are better than the stand seats. If it's raining the back of the main terrace is probably the best view while staying dry.
Should be a good match with Sligo's strongest performers the last day matching up against arguably our weakest positions (Hughes v full back , Marren and or Mark Brehony v CHB. I think we might have to seriously push up on the kickouts to force Devanney to kick down the middle to try and dominate possession. Also we mightn't get as much joy with O'Shea at fullforward as McDonnell will certainly pose more of a challenge than Finian Hanley.
Cillian O Connor v Donovan will be an interesting battle as will Higgins v Kelly , although I would be tempted to put Higgins on Marren so if Marren goes out the field he would have to worry about Higgins doing damage attacking Sligo as well as marking him tightly. Also maybe start Ger Caff in place of Barrett to shadow Kelly?? and leave Kevin Keane to battle it out with Pat Huges?? Cunniffe will probably pick up Marren though or maybe Kelly??
Plenty of options for Noel and Pat but we definitely need someone ( Not Parsons like the last day) to drop back into a deep center back role so as not leave huge space in front of our full back line or a huge hole to run into like we did against Galway!!
Quote from: westbound on June 25, 2015, 04:16:21 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 25, 2015, 04:12:41 PM
I know Sligo have to be accommodated but playing a game at this dive while a more modern, bigger, all-seater stadium lies closer to both sets of supporters is daftness in the name of fairness.
I hope this fairness is implemented across the board and championship games involving the Dubs are played outside CP in fairness to the opposition who will never have the opportunity of playing the Dubs on their home patch in championship.
The connacht council have no control over the 'fairness' of the leinster championship!
Not just the Leinster final.
Say an AISF Donegal v Dublin in Clones or Castlebar.
Dublin v Galway in Thurles or Limerick.
Quote from: Crete Boom on June 25, 2015, 04:25:29 PM
Quote from: The Black Mamba on June 25, 2015, 03:52:10 PM
Okay so if not the Hyde where do you play it? Even Sligo supporters I know wouldn't travel to Salthill such is the congestion there. If it were in McHale Park, Sligo concede home advantage to Mayo. So while the Hyde is outdated, soon to be redeveloped thankfully, the only other alternatives are a wind tunnel where supporters will be all evening trying to get out of the city or a home match for Mayo, not fair to Sligo.
What are the plans for the redeveloped Hyde Park?? I always thought you could make a great 25000 capacity stadium out of it. There is enough room to have two lovely stands with terracing on either side of the pitch containing shops toilets etc.. and I would just leave the terraces at either end alone unless they need remedial work done to them. The pitch could do with a serious overhaul too as I was shocked at how rundown it was (and the rest of the ground) last year even compared to 2011/2012!!Maybe widen the access road from the golf links road and some extra turnstiles as well if possible.
Never minded the Hyde as long as I wasn't sitting up in the stand. I agree with Syferus if it is dry the concrete benches in front of the stand are better than the stand seats. If it's raining the back of the main terrace is probably the best view while staying dry.
Should be a good match with Sligo's strongest performers the last day matching up against arguably our weakest positions (Hughes v full back , Marren and or Mark Brehony v CHB. I think we might have to seriously push up on the kickouts to force Devanney to kick down the middle to try and dominate possession. Also we mightn't get as much joy with O'Shea at fullforward as McDonnell will certainly pose more of a challenge than Finian Hanley.
Cillian O Connor v Donovan will be an interesting battle as will Higgins v Kelly , although I would be tempted to put Higgins on Marren so if Marren goes out the field he would have to worry about Higgins doing damage attacking Sligo as well as marking him tightly. Also maybe start Ger Caff in place of Barrett to shadow Kelly?? and leave Kevin Keane to battle it out with Pat Huges?? Cunniffe will probably pick up Marren though or maybe Kelly??
Plenty of options for Noel and Pat but we definitely need someone ( Not Parsons like the last day) to drop back into a deep center back role so as not leave huge space in front of our full back line or a huge hole to run into like we did against Galway!!
I would expect Maye to pick up O'Connor and Donovan to mark Andy Moran if Moran starts. I'd imagine it will be the same as the last day for Sligo providing no injuries crop up, thought Davey struggled a bit to get into the game before he was black carded but he is a big lad and we probably need some size around there. Curran and Gilmartin did well after coming in the last day so will be decent options to have available.
Agree with that Sligoman. Would have no qualms about going with Criostoir despite him not playing up to potential the last day. We have a couple of decent option in reserve if it doesn't go well for him but I reckon he'll bounce back. I think Saturday was just "one of those days" for him when little went right.
The marking arrangements will be interesting alright. I imagine if Higgins takes Marren then Marren will stay in all game.
Quote from: Crete Boom on June 25, 2015, 04:25:29 PM
Quote from: The Black Mamba on June 25, 2015, 03:52:10 PM
Okay so if not the Hyde where do you play it? Even Sligo supporters I know wouldn't travel to Salthill such is the congestion there. If it were in McHale Park, Sligo concede home advantage to Mayo. So while the Hyde is outdated, soon to be redeveloped thankfully, the only other alternatives are a wind tunnel where supporters will be all evening trying to get out of the city or a home match for Mayo, not fair to Sligo.
What are the plans for the redeveloped Hyde Park?? I always thought you could make a great 25000 capacity stadium out of it. There is enough room to have two lovely stands with terracing on either side of the pitch containing shops toilets etc.. and I would just leave the terraces at either end alone unless they need remedial work done to them. The pitch could do with a serious overhaul too as I was shocked at how rundown it was (and the rest of the ground) last year even compared to 2011/2012!!Maybe widen the access road from the golf links road and some extra turnstiles as well if possible.
Never minded the Hyde as long as I wasn't sitting up in the stand. I agree with Syferus if it is dry the concrete benches in front of the stand are better than the stand seats. If it's raining the back of the main terrace is probably the best view while staying dry.
Should be a good match with Sligo's strongest performers the last day matching up against arguably our weakest positions (Hughes v full back , Marren and or Mark Brehony v CHB. I think we might have to seriously push up on the kickouts to force Devanney to kick down the middle to try and dominate possession. Also we mightn't get as much joy with O'Shea at fullforward as McDonnell will certainly pose more of a challenge than Finian Hanley.
Cillian O Connor v Donovan will be an interesting battle as will Higgins v Kelly , although I would be tempted to put Higgins on Marren so if Marren goes out the field he would have to worry about Higgins doing damage attacking Sligo as well as marking him tightly. Also maybe start Ger Caff in place of Barrett to shadow Kelly?? and leave Kevin Keane to battle it out with Pat Huges?? Cunniffe will probably pick up Marren though or maybe Kelly??
Plenty of options for Noel and Pat but we definitely need someone ( Not Parsons like the last day) to drop back into a deep center back role so as not leave huge space in front of our full back line or a huge hole to run into like we did against Galway!!
I think it's still in the planning stage so I've no idea what they intend to do with it. Seriously in need of some redevelopment though. Agree with your suggestions but the scoreboard could do with replacing too ;)
John Prenty explains everything as only John can.
I wonder will there be scanners at the terrace entrance side for this one? Doesn t sound like it. Nuisance is there isn t.
Well done Crete on posting about the game and not bitching about the venue.
I believe the broad plan is to move the pitch nearer the stand which would mean losing the front half of the concrete seats.
The back half to be built up and incorporated into the stand.
Was a suggestion that a new stand would be built opposite with dressing rooms etc under it.
Better wait till we see what the Project managers come up with.
Quote from: moysider on June 25, 2015, 10:07:04 PM
John Prenty explains everything as only John can.
I wonder will there be scanners at the terrace entrance side for this one? Doesn t sound like it. Nuisance is there isn t.
For season ticket holders? We all have to go in from the golf links road. That's the way I usually go in, at the back of the stand.
Quote from: mayo.mick on June 25, 2015, 10:19:57 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 25, 2015, 10:07:04 PM
John Prenty explains everything as only John can.
I wonder will there be scanners at the terrace entrance side for this one? Doesn t sound like it. Nuisance is there isn t.
For season ticket holders? We all have to go in from the golf links road. That's the way I usually go in, at the back of the stand.
Or as it's known, the correct entrance to the Hyde. To my eternal shame I used a neigbours' Cairde Maigheo card to get in to the match at the Hyde last year.. he wasn't bothered about going to a Connacht match, iirc :o
Quote from: mayo.mick on June 25, 2015, 10:19:57 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 25, 2015, 10:07:04 PM
John Prenty explains everything as only John can.
I wonder will there be scanners at the terrace entrance side for this one? Doesn t sound like it. Nuisance is there isn t.
For season ticket holders? We all have to go in from the golf links road. That's the way I usually go in, at the back of the stand.
What happens when your friends and family have terrace tickets? Very few could have a whole family on season tickets? I just want to be in the terrace with the rest. I don t want to be sitting in the stand on my own.
With no phone coverage in Salthill, I couldn t find anybody after 'having' to enter on the stand side. Watched the game on my own then. Not much fun except the pints in the pub before the game. Mine are fairly grown up but how does it work if the kids are young enough?
Quote from: moysider on June 25, 2015, 10:38:52 PM
Quote from: mayo.mick on June 25, 2015, 10:19:57 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 25, 2015, 10:07:04 PM
John Prenty explains everything as only John can.
I wonder will there be scanners at the terrace entrance side for this one? Doesn t sound like it. Nuisance is there isn t.
For season ticket holders? We all have to go in from the golf links road. That's the way I usually go in, at the back of the stand.
What happens when your friends and family have terrace tickets? Very few could have a whole family on season tickets? I just want to be in the terrace with the rest. I don t want to be sitting in the stand on my own.
With no phone coverage in Salthill, I couldn t find anybody after 'having' to enter on the stand side. Watched the game on my own then. Not much fun except the pints in the pub before the game. Mine are fairly grown up but how does it work if the kids are young enough?
Never been anyone that checked you had a terrace ticket at the Hyde in my experience. In fairness I've never been on the terrace for a Connacht final so you'd want to get confirmation from someone who has but once you get into the ground you should be able to get on the terrace.
Certainly nothing stops you getting to the terrace from going round the back of the town end goal when you come in the Golf Links entertance.
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John Prenty explains everything as only John can.
I wonder will there be scanners at the terrace entrance side for this one? Doesn t sound like it. Nuisance is there isn t.
For season ticket holders? We all have to go in from the golf links road. That's the way I usually go in, at the back of the stand.
What happens when your friends and family have terrace tickets? Very few could have a whole family on season tickets? I just want to be in the terrace with the rest. I don t want to be sitting in the stand on my own.
With no phone coverage in Salthill, I couldn t find anybody after 'having' to enter on the stand side. Watched the game on my own then. Not much fun except the pints in the pub before the game. Mine are fairly grown up but how does it work if the kids are young enough?
Never been anyone that checked you had a terrace ticket at the Hyde in my experience. In fairness I've never been on the terrace for a Connacht final so you'd want to get confirmation from someone who has but once you get into the ground you should be able to get on the terrace.
Certainly nothing stops you getting to the terrace from going round the back of the town end goal when you come in the Golf Links entertance.
Of course but how do you find say your kids again - esp when there is no mobile coverage. Which there wasn t in Salthill.
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Quote from: mayo.mick on June 25, 2015, 10:19:57 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 25, 2015, 10:07:04 PM
John Prenty explains everything as only John can.
I wonder will there be scanners at the terrace entrance side for this one? Doesn t sound like it. Nuisance is there isn t.
For season ticket holders? We all have to go in from the golf links road. That's the way I usually go in, at the back of the stand.
What happens when your friends and family have terrace tickets? Very few could have a whole family on season tickets? I just want to be in the terrace with the rest. I don t want to be sitting in the stand on my own.
With no phone coverage in Salthill, I couldn t find anybody after 'having' to enter on the stand side. Watched the game on my own then. Not much fun except the pints in the pub before the game. Mine are fairly grown up but how does it work if the kids are young enough?
Never been anyone that checked you had a terrace ticket at the Hyde in my experience. In fairness I've never been on the terrace for a Connacht final so you'd want to get confirmation from someone who has but once you get into the ground you should be able to get on the terrace.
Certainly nothing stops you getting to the terrace from going round the back of the town end goal when you come in the Golf Links entertance.
Of course but how do you find say your kids again - esp when there is no mobile coverage. Which there wasn t in Salthill.
There's masts on top of the stand at the Hyde, you'll have no trouble getting a phone call made at the Hyde Moy 8)
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Quote from: mayo.mick on June 25, 2015, 10:19:57 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 25, 2015, 10:07:04 PM
John Prenty explains everything as only John can.
I wonder will there be scanners at the terrace entrance side for this one? Doesn t sound like it. Nuisance is there isn t.
For season ticket holders? We all have to go in from the golf links road. That's the way I usually go in, at the back of the stand.
What happens when your friends and family have terrace tickets? Very few could have a whole family on season tickets? I just want to be in the terrace with the rest. I don t want to be sitting in the stand on my own.
With no phone coverage in Salthill, I couldn t find anybody after 'having' to enter on the stand side. Watched the game on my own then. Not much fun except the pints in the pub before the game. Mine are fairly grown up but how does it work if the kids are young enough?
Never been anyone that checked you had a terrace ticket at the Hyde in my experience. In fairness I've never been on the terrace for a Connacht final so you'd want to get confirmation from someone who has but once you get into the ground you should be able to get on the terrace.
Certainly nothing stops you getting to the terrace from going round the back of the town end goal when you come in the Golf Links entertance.
Of course but how do you find say your kids again - esp when there is no mobile coverage. Which there wasn t in Salthill.
There's masts on top of the stand at the Hyde, you'll have no trouble getting a phone call made at the Hyde Moy 8)
Yeah right. You r some pimp for the Hyde in fairness.
If there's one thing that annoys me at Championship games when the Summer fans come out it's th'eejits who have to ring everyone they know telling them where exactly they are.
Always at the top of the voice and has to include "I'm waving now".
Usually makes me long for a cowld sleety FBD game in Elphin or Ballinlough :D
Quote from: Rossfan on June 26, 2015, 12:04:50 AM
If there's one thing that annoys me at Championship games when the Summer fans come out it's th'eejits who have to ring everyone they know telling them where exactly they are.
Always at the top of the voice and has to include "I'm waving now".
Usually makes me long for a cowld sleety FBD game in Elphin or Ballinlough :D
You havin a go at me boss?
Quote from: Rossfan on June 26, 2015, 12:04:50 AM
If there's one thing that annoys me at Championship games when the Summer fans come out it's th'eejits who have to ring everyone they know telling them where exactly they are.
Always at the top of the voice and has to include "I'm waving now".
Usually makes me long for a cowld sleety FBD game in Elphin or Ballinlough :D
your annoyance will soon be over for this year ;)
Quote from: moysider on June 26, 2015, 12:09:24 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on June 26, 2015, 12:04:50 AM
If there's one thing that annoys me at Championship games when the Summer fans come out it's th'eejits who have to ring everyone they know telling them where exactly they are.
Always at the top of the voice and has to include "I'm waving now".
Usually makes me long for a cowld sleety FBD game in Elphin or Ballinlough :D
You havin a go at me boss?
Ah sure why not. ;D
As for the game - I presume the Rhus will win handy.
Forewarned, too strong and experienced, know how to defend, Sligo have won their All IRL, ........
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Quote from: Rossfan on June 26, 2015, 12:04:50 AM
If there's one thing that annoys me at Championship games when the Summer fans come out it's th'eejits who have to ring everyone they know telling them where exactly they are.
Always at the top of the voice and has to include "I'm waving now".
Usually makes me long for a cowld sleety FBD game in Elphin or Ballinlough :D
You havin a go at me boss?
Ah sure why not. ;D
As for the game - I presume the Rhus will win handy.
Forewarned, too strong and experienced, know how to defend, Sligo have won their All IRL, ........
Just like Mayo went they beat us, I guess.
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Quote from: Rossfan link= ::) and has to include "I'm waving now".
Usually makes me long for a cowld sleety FBD game in Elphin or Ballinlough :D
/quote]your annoyance will soon be over for this year ;)
Not sure about that. They may well be outa the Championship before the Connacht final but they ll be dictating to us how we should feel about going to the Hyde ::)
The ironic thing is that Hyde will be hosting its 3rd Connacht final in 5 years, even though....
(a) they haven t been involved in any of the last 5 themselves.
(b) it s the most vile county pitch in the province.
It could have been 4 from 5 because there would have been a call for London final to be played at a neutral venue. Yeah, a neutral venue for London ;D
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Quote from: Rossfan on June 26, 2015, 12:04:50 AM
If there's one thing that annoys me at Championship games when the Summer fans come out it's th'eejits who have to ring everyone they know telling them where exactly they are.
Always at the top of the voice and has to include "I'm waving now".
Usually makes me long for a cowld sleety FBD game in Elphin or Ballinlough :D
You havin a go at me boss?
Ah sure why not. ;D
As for the game - I presume the Rhus will win handy.
Forewarned, too strong and experienced, know how to defend, Sligo have won their All IRL, ........
Just like Mayo went they beat us, I guess.
Guess again ::)
Quote from: moysider on June 26, 2015, 12:31:07 AM
The ironic thing is that Hyde will be hosting its 3rd Connacht final in 5 years, even though....
(a) they haven t been involved in any of the last 5 themselves.
Mayo v Roscommon Connacht final 2011 was played in Hyde park.
Pearse stadium for all the money spent on it will only be used for a Connacht final when they are due a home game against Mayo or Roscommon by the looks of it. Galway really should have redeveloped Tuam stadium instead.
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Quote from: moysider on June 26, 2015, 12:31:07 AM
The ironic thing is that Hyde will be hosting its 3rd Connacht final in 5 years, even though....
(a) they haven t been involved in any of the last 5 themselves.
Mayo v Roscommon Connacht final 2011 was played in Hyde park.
Pearse stadium for all the money spent on it will only be used for a Connacht final when they are due a home game against Mayo or Roscommon by the looks of it. Galway really should have redeveloped Tuam stadium instead.
Will ye stop giving them slack. Correct of course. 2011 was sweet considering the mauling that happened under Johnno. Such brutal conditions. We beat the conditions as well as Ros. It was set up for the home team.
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Quote from: moysider on June 26, 2015, 12:31:07 AM
The ironic thing is that Hyde will be hosting its 3rd Connacht final in 5 years, even though....
(a) they haven t been involved in any of the last 5 themselves.
Mayo v Roscommon Connacht final 2011 was played in Hyde park.
Pearse stadium for all the money spent on it will only be used for a Connacht final when they are due a home game against Mayo or Roscommon by the looks of it. Galway really should have redeveloped Tuam stadium instead.
Will ye stop giving them slack. Correct of course. 2011 was sweet considering the mauling that happened under Johnno. Such brutal conditions. We beat the conditions as well as Ros. It was set up for the home team.
Yeah a blizzard blowing two on-target Donie Shine frees back in the second half and Aidan O'Shea flooring Donal Ward (who was flying) with an elbow - set up for the home side!
Even when we're not playing ye all ye seem to think about is Roscommon. If ye had this demented streak going when you were playing for All-Irelands you'd have a few in the bag by now :-X
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Quote from: moysider on June 26, 2015, 12:31:07 AM
The ironic thing is that Hyde will be hosting its 3rd Connacht final in 5 years, even though....
(a) they haven t been involved in any of the last 5 themselves.
Mayo v Roscommon Connacht final 2011 was played in Hyde park.
Pearse stadium for all the money spent on it will only be used for a Connacht final when they are due a home game against Mayo or Roscommon by the looks of it. Galway really should have redeveloped Tuam stadium instead.
Will ye stop giving them slack. Correct of course. 2011 was sweet considering the mauling that happened under Johnno. Such brutal conditions. We beat the conditions as well as Ros. It was set up for the home team.
Yeah a blizzard blowing two on-target Donie Shine frees back in the second half and Aidan O'Shea flooring Donal Ward (who was flying) with an elbow - set up for the home side!
Even when we're not playing ye all ye seem to think about is Roscommon. If ye had this demented streak going when you were playing for All-Irelands you'd have a few in the bag by now :-X
The only reason I ve to think about Roscommon is that I ll have to drive there.
The daft thing is that you and other Rossies are posting on this thread. Talk to me when ye get to play for AIs. In the meantime ye have to head into Cavan. That should be your focus for now. And it's a decent pitch.
Quote from: moysider on June 26, 2015, 01:31:41 AM
Quote from: Syferus on June 26, 2015, 01:13:53 AM
Quote from: moysider on June 26, 2015, 01:04:53 AM
Quote from: Blowitupref on June 26, 2015, 12:47:54 AM
Quote from: moysider on June 26, 2015, 12:31:07 AM
The ironic thing is that Hyde will be hosting its 3rd Connacht final in 5 years, even though....
(a) they haven t been involved in any of the last 5 themselves.
Mayo v Roscommon Connacht final 2011 was played in Hyde park.
Pearse stadium for all the money spent on it will only be used for a Connacht final when they are due a home game against Mayo or Roscommon by the looks of it. Galway really should have redeveloped Tuam stadium instead.
Will ye stop giving them slack. Correct of course. 2011 was sweet considering the mauling that happened under Johnno. Such brutal conditions. We beat the conditions as well as Ros. It was set up for the home team.
Yeah a blizzard blowing two on-target Donie Shine frees back in the second half and Aidan O'Shea flooring Donal Ward (who was flying) with an elbow - set up for the home side!
Even when we're not playing ye all ye seem to think about is Roscommon. If ye had this demented streak going when you were playing for All-Irelands you'd have a few in the bag by now :-X
The only reason I ve to think about Roscommon is that I ll have to drive there.
The daft thing is that you and other Rossies are posting on this thread. Talk to me when ye get to play for AIs. In the meantime ye have to head into Cavan. That should be your focus for now. And it's a decent pitch.
If you had to play in Breffni as much as we have had to you'd know it's a poor pitch too..
In all seriousness Moy, some of the reaction in Mayo has been comical. Most here have the good sense to know the location is sensible and better than Salthill and fairer than McHale but your supporters are developing a bad rep for moaning over fixtures now. I'd hope it's just the swollen bandwagon talking but that Willie Joe article and the reaction on other message boards and what I'm hearing from people over the boarder makes me think even the die-hard have thrown their toys from the pram too.. it's not good for Mayo in the long run.
Quote from: Syferus on June 26, 2015, 01:40:12 AM
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Quote from: Syferus on June 26, 2015, 01:13:53 AM
Quote from: moysider on June 26, 2015, 01:04:53 AM
Quote from: Blowitupref on June 26, 2015, 12:47:54 AM
Quote from: moysider on June 26, 2015, 12:31:07 AM
The ironic thing is that Hyde will be hosting its 3rd Connacht final in 5 years, even though....
(a) they haven t been involved in any of the last 5 themselves.
Mayo v Roscommon Connacht final 2011 was played in Hyde park.
Pearse stadium for all the money spent on it will only be used for a Connacht final when they are due a home game against Mayo or Roscommon by the looks of it. Galway really should have redeveloped Tuam stadium instead.
Will ye stop giving them slack. Correct of course. 2011 was sweet considering the mauling that happened under Johnno. Such brutal conditions. We beat the conditions as well as Ros. It was set up for the home team.
Yeah a blizzard blowing two on-target Donie Shine frees back in the second half and Aidan O'Shea flooring Donal Ward (who was flying) with an elbow - set up for the home side!
Even when we're not playing ye all ye seem to think about is Roscommon. If ye had this demented streak going when you were playing for All-Irelands you'd have a few in the bag by now :-X
The only reason I ve to think about Roscommon is that I ll have to drive there.
The daft thing is that you and other Rossies are posting on this thread. Talk to me when ye get to play for AIs. In the meantime ye have to head into Cavan. That should be your focus for now. And it's a decent pitch.
If you had to play in Breffni as much as we have had to you'd know it's a poor pitch too..
In all seriousness Moy, some of the reaction in Mayo has been comical. Most here have the good sense to know the location is sensible and better than Salthill and fairer than McHale but your supporters are developing a bad rep for moaning over fixtures now. I'd hope it's just the swollen bandwagon talking but that Willie Joe article and the reaction on other message boards and what I'm hearing from people over the boarder makes me think even the die-hard have thrown their toys from the pram too.. it's not good for Mayo in the long run.
Do you think it is a fair system for venue for finals we have in Connacht . Surely people can see it's frustrating for Mayo supporters. There has to be a fair and transparent system put in place , not this up in the air shite we have every other year . If we were playing Roscommon on the 19th July , I fookin guarantee you there would of been still shite about the venue . To add into the mix for the defence of those opposed to the Hyde , how can everyone be guaranteed a ticket that wants to go, let's say Ross get to the minor final , 3k fans maybe? That's down to 17k then , about 6k season ticket holders I'd guess between both counties (cairde and croke park 5k Mayo) . Serious lack of tickets , could be mayhem in three weeks time with their "event management plan" .
Quote from: sans pessimism on June 26, 2015, 12:12:15 AM
your annoyance will soon be over for this year ;)
There seems to be an awful lot of stuff like this going on. What if Sligo were to beat us and suddenly we're out and are drawn against Roscommon in the qualifiers?
Do people think of these scenarios at all? I'm not having a go at you at all sp but there seems to be this sense of entitlement and badness crept into Mayo fans psyche lately. Evident here and over on willie how's blog. Giving out about the feckin venue and who the ref might be. It would make the dog sick. Some people were expecting it to be played in Croke park ffs!
I'm 22000kms from home and I'd give anything to be going to the Connacht final and witness the five in a row IF we are to get over Sligo.
Treat your opposition with the respect they deserve. This will be no easy game and we'll know more about this Mayo team after this than we did coming out of Salthill.
funny thing is
hyde might well be big enough. mainly because some people wont go because of the location,
A similar thing happen in Limerick last year
Fair play to you Bod Mor. Your post is a breath of fresh air when compared to the anti- Roscommon shite that usually flows from most of the Mayo posters. Us Rossies actually find it amusing......Larryin89 is calling for a fairer system re venues. What he's really looking for is a system that would have seen this match go ahead in Castlebar. That's what it's all about larry isn't it.. Wait until Hyde Park is redeveloped. That's where the action will be. Was it Padraig Duffy who said earlier this year, that the Croke Park hierarchy will ensure that Hyde Park gets it's dues once the work is done.
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on June 25, 2015, 12:01:22 PM
Anyway back to the football
Any chance Shine will be back for this match?
I'd be worried about the Rossies attack, if Shine is back then it's a serious outfit with Cregg, Kilbride and the two Murtaghs.
We'll be lucky to break even at midfield too.
With them having home advantage now as well we could be in real trouble
Kilbride should have recovered from the hamstring injury that he struggled with in Sligo too.
It'll be a big game for Roscommon, Connacht title this year will seriously build on back to back promotions and impressive form in January too.
No doubt the Roscommon posters in this thread have their finger on the pulse over there...what's the mood like? We need more input from ye badly...maybe some sort of Roscommon Connacht final opinion text alert service could be provided?
Regards
The rest of Connacht
Quote from: magpie seanie on June 25, 2015, 05:29:30 PM
Agree with that Sligoman. Would have no qualms about going with Criostoir despite him not playing up to potential the last day. We have a couple of decent option in reserve if it doesn't go well for him but I reckon he'll bounce back. I think Saturday was just "one of those days" for him when little went right.
The marking arrangements will be interesting alright. I imagine if Higgins takes Marren then Marren will stay in all game.
Well Mark Brehony is well able to play the deep playmaker role and his nephew Cian is well able to pick a pass too. Throw in Niall Murphy who is a superb passer of the ball and there is no shortage of creativity in the middle for Sligo provided they get the ball. I think we(Mayo) need to ensure they are spending their time scraping for possession under huge pressure to counteract this and I also think we need to find away to make Brendan Egan's life uncomfortable because he is steady as a rock in the CHB for Sligo. If we can weaken this lane for a running game this in turn will leave some space in front of the inside line for Moran/O'Connor/Aido to exploit.
I think Sligo won't worry too much about leaving Marren inside because people might forget after the last match that he is a more natural deadly finisher than a playmaking CHF. I hope we can hold our structure at full back and CHB better than we did against Galway. Hopefully Kevin Mac can sweep back between the line to strengthen the link between these lines.I would say Boyle will shadow Ewing with Keegan been given the job to keep Brehony quiet.
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Okay so if not the Hyde where do you play it? Even Sligo supporters I know wouldn't travel to Salthill such is the congestion there. If it were in McHale Park, Sligo concede home advantage to Mayo. So while the Hyde is outdated, soon to be redeveloped thankfully, the only other alternatives are a wind tunnel where supporters will be all evening trying to get out of the city or a home match for Mayo, not fair to Sligo.
What are the plans for the redeveloped Hyde Park?? I always thought you could make a great 25000 capacity stadium out of it. There is enough room to have two lovely stands with terracing on either side of the pitch containing shops toilets etc.. and I would just leave the terraces at either end alone unless they need remedial work done to them. The pitch could do with a serious overhaul too as I was shocked at how rundown it was (and the rest of the ground) last year even compared to 2011/2012!!Maybe widen the access road from the golf links road and some extra turnstiles as well if possible.
Never minded the Hyde as long as I wasn't sitting up in the stand. I agree with Syferus if it is dry the concrete benches in front of the stand are better than the stand seats. If it's raining the back of the main terrace is probably the best view while staying dry.
Should be a good match with Sligo's strongest performers the last day matching up against arguably our weakest positions (Hughes v full back , Marren and or Mark Brehony v CHB. I think we might have to seriously push up on the kickouts to force Devanney to kick down the middle to try and dominate possession. Also we mightn't get as much joy with O'Shea at fullforward as McDonnell will certainly pose more of a challenge than Finian Hanley.
Cillian O Connor v Donovan will be an interesting battle as will Higgins v Kelly , although I would be tempted to put Higgins on Marren so if Marren goes out the field he would have to worry about Higgins doing damage attacking Sligo as well as marking him tightly. Also maybe start Ger Caff in place of Barrett to shadow Kelly?? and leave Kevin Keane to battle it out with Pat Huges?? Cunniffe will probably pick up Marren though or maybe Kelly??
Plenty of options for Noel and Pat but we definitely need someone ( Not Parsons like the last day) to drop back into a deep center back role so as not leave huge space in front of our full back line or a huge hole to run into like we did against Galway!!
I think it's still in the planning stage so I've no idea what they intend to do with it. Seriously in need of some redevelopment though. Agree with your suggestions but the scoreboard could do with replacing too ;)
I think the Rossies should keep the vintage scoreboard Mamba!! If hipsters can have their vintage t shirts , bikes and bags the maybe we should have our own version of GAA hipsterism starting with keeping the legendary black and white scoreboards!! ;D ;D Maybe make sure all shops have to sell Choc Ices and Loop the Loops!!! ;D
Quote from: Rossfan on June 25, 2015, 10:18:55 PM
Well done Crete on posting about the game and not bitching about the venue.
I believe the broad plan is to move the pitch nearer the stand which would mean losing the front half of the concrete seats.
The back half to be built up and incorporated into the stand.
Was a suggestion that a new stand would be built opposite with dressing rooms etc under it.
Better wait till we see what the Project managers come up with.
That would be a solid development plan if true Ross. You could concentrate on the pitch and building the new stand where the terrace is and have the improved original stand up and running as well which would have the ground ready in one close season. Also it would give you scope to redevelop the original stand and work on the end terraces/entrances/extra turnstiles/shops/toilets etc.. in say year two during the close season having everything done as quickly as possible within a reasonable budget!!
The Mayo lads are right. The game should be played in White Elephant Park. Sligo, Leitrim, Galway and Ros should get 20 million together to help pay of the debts of this fine stadium, with a lovely scoreboard and super toilet facilities (that the locals don't use, instead just piss up against the walls). Hand the Nestor cup to them now and sure while we are at it, scrawl them down for the 2016 as well. Seriously do we want these moaners down in the Hyde? Very best of luck to Sligo, no matter where the game is played.
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 26, 2015, 09:33:21 AM
Fair play to you Bod Mor. Your post is a breath of fresh air when compared to the anti- Roscommon shite that usually flows from most of the Mayo posters. Us Rossies actually find it amusing......Larryin89 is calling for a fairer system re venues. What he's really looking for is a system that would have seen this match go ahead in Castlebar. That's what it's all about larry isn't it.. Wait until Hyde Park is redeveloped. That's where the action will be. Was it Padraig Duffy who said earlier this year, that the Croke Park hierarchy will ensure that Hyde Park gets it's dues once the work is done.
Ah, c'mon now, don't be like that! ;D
Maybe you take what passes for intellectual debate on an internet forum far too seriously. Some of you definitely find " the anti- Roscommon shite" amusing since they go out of their way to rise a row in the first place.
There's a few hardy bucks on your side of the mearing fence that could start a row in a graveyard.
Generally, especially when I have nothing better to do, I'll give them better than I got, if ye follow me but there's no malice intended on my part. Ye could hop fucks of some of your crowd all day and they'd come back for more.
AS I see it, the Sligo CB have complained publicly about the selection of the Hyde for the final. I don't know any Sligo fan on this board or elsewhere who is happy with the CC's decision so there are more than Mayo people bitching about your fecking ground.
My main memories of my most recent visits to the Hyde are the trips to the nearest dry cleaners to get my trousers cleaned with all the mud that got stuck on 'em in that boggy field beside the stadium. That's not to mention the need to get the hoover out and try and get rid of all the muck that 3 or 4 people took in with them. All that and being pissed on even when I was sitting in the stand.
What Paraic Duffy had to say isn't worth the full of me arse of burnt snow, as one of my Donegal buddies once put it.
We've all heard those promises before and in those straitened times, I expect we will hear them again and maybe another again before anything is done at the Hyde.
In any event, we're worrying about this year's final not an indeterminate date somewhere down the line.
The only reason any Mayo person could be upset is because it's not being played at home because only a madman could think Salthill was a better location. Which flies in the face of the 'let's be fair to Sligo' commentary here pre-Hyde annoucement..
The only reason a Sligo person could be upset is if they failed ordinary level Geography in the Junior Cert.
Fair play to Mick Rock, the CC president. Just a few months into his term, and already a condemned Hyde Park is staging Connacht Finals again... Lar, why don't you take a leaf out of John Maughan's book and wear shorts the next time you're in Hyde Park. Look at the money you'd save on dry cleaning.
Championship banter is mighty ;D
Willie Joe blog getting upset about f**k all, there's a precious git if there was ever one with his house rules and what not which he routinely breaks himself as he sees fit.
Quote from: Syferus on June 26, 2015, 11:52:59 AM
The only reason any Mayo person could be upset is because it's not being played at home because only a madman could think Salthill was a better location. Which flies in the face of the 'let's be fair to Sligo' commentary here pre-Hyde annoucement..
The only reason a Sligo person could be upset is if they failed ordinary level Geography in the Junior Cert.
Et tu Brute or Syfe or whoever!
Here was me thinking you were one of the (extremely) few Rossies who had a biteen of sense but there she goes anyway.
You happen to be insulting the Sligo CB and most of the Sligo posters here who wanted to go to Salthill at any cost. Nothing flies in the face of anything Mayo posters have have said about the "let's be fair to Sligo" attitude and plenty of Mayos have said that and with good reason.
If we happened to win in Castlebar, there would be no amount of criticism that we had an unfair advantage.
If we happen to win the five-in-a-row, let it be done on the field of play and I honestly think no Mayo fan would have it otherwise.
You can't really blame Sligo or Leitrim for that matter, if neither has a ground capable of staging a Connacht final but your shower has been promising a new and totally re-vamped Hyde ever since Fionn Mac Cumhail was in short trousers.
So the game goes ahead at the Hyde, which is somewhat better than Salthill, but that doesn't mean that the place is suitable venue for the final.
Quote from: Mac2 on June 26, 2015, 12:38:46 PM
Willie Joe blog getting upset about f**k all, there's a precious git if there was ever one with his house rules and what not which he routinely breaks himself as he sees fit.
+1. Time to move on. Venue is sorted. Best hope now that nobody gets injured this weekend in club championship action.
Quote from: Lar Naparka on June 26, 2015, 12:45:32 PM
Quote from: Syferus on June 26, 2015, 11:52:59 AM
The only reason any Mayo person could be upset is because it's not being played at home because only a madman could think Salthill was a better location. Which flies in the face of the 'let's be fair to Sligo' commentary here pre-Hyde annoucement..
The only reason a Sligo person could be upset is if they failed ordinary level Geography in the Junior Cert.
Et tu Brute or Syfe or whoever!
Here was me thinking you were one of the (extremely) few Rossies who had a biteen of sense but there she goes anyway.
You happen to be insulting the Sligo CB and most of the Sligo posters here who wanted to go to Salthill at any cost. Nothing flies in the face of anything Mayo posters have have said about the "let's be fair to Sligo" attitude and plenty of Mayos have said that and with good reason.
If we happened to win in Castlebar, there would be no amount of criticism that we had an unfair advantage.
If we happen to win the five-in-a-row, let it be done on the field of play and I honestly think no Mayo fan would have it otherwise.
You can't really blame Sligo or Leitrim for that matter, if neither has a ground capable of staging a Connacht final but your shower has been promising a new and totally re-vamped Hyde ever since Fionn Mac Cumhail was in short trousers.
So the game goes ahead at the Hyde, which is somewhat better than Salthill, but that doesn't mean that the place is suitable venue for the final.
Nah, not insulting. Just saying it like it is. If the Sligo CB really preferred Salthill to the Hyde (as opposed to just campaigning for Salthill when it was assumed the Hyde was out of the question) they were being belligerent to their duty to their supporters' best interests. A Connacht final between Mayo and Sligo in Salthill with all the traffic going one direction would have been a smoldering wreck of an occasion more befitting an AA Traffic Watch bulletin than a sports report. Nevermind significantly less would have traveled. The Hyde is creaking but it can and has handled bigger crowds with little trouble. It won't be Croke Park West but if the fare's good on the field who really cares?
There's a first time for everything - John Prenty was dead right in what he did and that has absolutely nothing to do with it being the Hyde, matches should always be played in the nearest and fairest locations and in this situation the Hyde was that location in this case. Nothing more to it.
As Farr said it's time ye all moved on.
Quote from: Mac2 on June 26, 2015, 12:38:46 PM
Willie Joe blog getting upset about f**k all, there's a precious git if there was ever one with his house rules and what not which he routinely breaks himself as he sees fit.
Its his blog and he can do what he likes. He will end up talking to himself if he keeps that attitude up. Feisty as falling into a ditch full of brambles and nettles.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on June 26, 2015, 12:48:09 PM
Quote from: Mac2 on June 26, 2015, 12:38:46 PM
Willie Joe blog getting upset about f**k all, there's a precious git if there was ever one with his house rules and what not which he routinely breaks himself as he sees fit.
+1. Time to move on. Venue is sorted. Best hope now that nobody gets injured this weekend in club championship action.
this place is bad
but WJ's blog is the true home of the Loonies
at least here theres outsider to choke back on the invective
Quote from: Rudi on June 26, 2015, 01:27:16 PM
Quote from: Mac2 on June 26, 2015, 12:38:46 PM
Willie Joe blog getting upset about f**k all, there's a precious git if there was ever one with his house rules and what not which he routinely breaks himself as he sees fit.
Its his blog and he can do what he likes. He will end up talking to himself if he keeps that attitude up. Feisty as falling into a ditch full of brambles and nettles.
To his defense, he is generally ok. Seems like a decent very genuine mayo supporter, who has put a fair bit of time and effort in that blog. There are some eejits who post crap on there, so he does a decent job at monitoring. Beard in mind, I believe he has a full time job and it appears also ma young family. So don't be too critical of him.
Day after a game he does a great job of compiling match reports.
My only criticism, is that I wish you could somehow rank or go straight to certain bloggers, I find more and more of the newer one are way out in left field, and it has become a bit tedious scrolling down to find bloggers whose opinion I respect.
But overall value added by site.
Quote from: joemamas on June 26, 2015, 02:00:53 PM
Quote from: Rudi on June 26, 2015, 01:27:16 PM
Quote from: Mac2 on June 26, 2015, 12:38:46 PM
Willie Joe blog getting upset about f**k all, there's a precious git if there was ever one with his house rules and what not which he routinely breaks himself as he sees fit.
Its his blog and he can do what he likes. He will end up talking to himself if he keeps that attitude up. Feisty as falling into a ditch full of brambles and nettles.
To his defense, he is generally ok. Seems like a decent very genuine mayo supporter, who has put a fair bit of time and effort in that blog. There are some eejits who post crap on there, so he does a decent job at monitoring. Beard in mind, I believe he has a full time job and it appears also ma young family. So don't be too critical of him.
Day after a game he does a great job of compiling match reports.
My only criticism, is that I wish you could somehow rank or go straight to certain bloggers, I find more and more of the newer one are way out in left field, and it has become a bit tedious scrolling down to find bloggers whose opinion I respect.
But overall value added by site.
I hear ya, play the ball not the man. He does seem like a good one, who can have an off day like us all.
Quote from: rosnarun on June 26, 2015, 01:54:39 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on June 26, 2015, 12:48:09 PM
Quote from: Mac2 on June 26, 2015, 12:38:46 PM
Willie Joe blog getting upset about f**k all, there's a precious git if there was ever one with his house rules and what not which he routinely breaks himself as he sees fit.
+1. Time to move on. Venue is sorted. Best hope now that nobody gets injured this weekend in club championship action.
this place is bad
but WJ's blog is the true home of the Loonies
at least here theres outsider to choke back on the invective
ros, do you remember mayofans.com?
About 7 or 8 years ago,( I can't really remember), Willie Joe got his drawers in a twist when someone or other on that forum put up some very mild criticism of something he had posted.
I think he slagged some player who was a Mitchels man and the mayofans lad complained that WJ must have something against Castlebar - or something like that.
In his next blog, WJ went ballistic, he threatened nothing short of downright war on the lot of us.
WTF did we think we were etc. Etc.
You then posted something that he took to be another insult and he really lost the plot in his next blog. "There's another one of them, sticking his head over the parapet to hurl another cheap shot at me. But I'll tell you guys this, I'm getting pissed off with you..." and he went on and on.
At that stage, I decided to have a bit of craic so I posed on his site, basically telling him to grow up or something like that. I said that you and any other mayofans poster were entitled to say your piece without having to get his permission first.
Besides that, I told him his language was disgraceful and he had some neck complaining about anyone daring to disagree with him, while he was calling others tools and fools and the likes.
He softened his cough a bit when he replied but said that anyone who disagreed with him should go to his site and post their views there.
I sent him a replay and he did not post that one!
However, he did mellow his language after that.
Apart from his fragile ego, I think he's a good analyst and a devoted Mayo supporter. His blog is easily the best Mayo-related one I have come across.
Quote from: Bod Mor on June 26, 2015, 07:56:39 AM
Quote from: sans pessimism on June 26, 2015, 12:12:15 AM
your annoyance will soon be over for this year ;)
There seems to be an awful lot of stuff like this going on. What if Sligo were to beat us and suddenly we're out and are drawn against Roscommon in the qualifiers?
Do people think of these scenarios at all? I'm not having a go at you at all sp but there seems to be this sense of entitlement and badness crept into Mayo fans psyche lately. Evident here and over on willie how's blog. Giving out about the feckin venue and who the ref might be. It would make the dog sick. Some people were expecting it to be played in Croke park ffs!
I'm 22000kms from home and I'd give anything to be going to the Connacht final and witness the five in a row IF we are to get over Sligo.
Treat your opposition with the respect they deserve. This will be no easy game and we'll know more about this Mayo team after this than we did coming out of Salthill.
Bod,last time I checked t'owl smiley at the end was equal to a bitta banther....so much for humour.I will arise and go now-oops! sorry sligos!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cto7vZcF43w
lol not even mentioned
Michael Gallagher on the radio said COC came on with 6 mins to go for Ballintubber. He said Dillon played well too. Good to hear.
Tubbers game with the Abbeysiders was 6pts to 5 HT.Dillon came on with 25mins to go COC got 10mins of play (both looked well fit)FT 2-11 ta 07.Interesting Alan Plunkett knocked in 2-4 from play.Big win for The Na men over Ballagh,10pts to 8,Clarke and the two Reagans no start (inj)Andy was down to start but didn't,may have come in2nd half ,man who sent me text was also deep in chat with too many pints of guiness ;D in Stephenites bar.Any other Na men at the game?info pls.Cunniffe was on for the Mitchells win but taken off for a possible hamstring again!
O'Hara's Ballagh bus is parked up in June for the year..
Quote from: Syferus on June 28, 2015, 02:52:30 PM
O'Hara's Ballagh bus is parked up in June for the year..
Yep,it was die dog or shit the licence time for both teams.Now where Eamonns bus,time to chase some wheels,woof woof.
I hear he had another hilarious twittery - What do you call a Roscommon man at a Connacht Final? A steward.
May his fcukin tan turn bright purple ;D
O'Hara obviously isn't up to much as a manager.. Ballagh must have been hard up to look in his direction.
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 28, 2015, 05:16:01 PM
O'Hara obviously isn't up to much as a manager.. Ballagh must have been hard up to look in his direction.
Not too often I'd be hoping Ballina would win and get through, last evening was one exception however. All down to O'Hara.
Any word on what's up with Clarke?
Quote from: Farrandeelin on June 28, 2015, 05:26:29 PM
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 28, 2015, 05:16:01 PM
O'Hara obviously isn't up to much as a manager.. Ballagh must have been hard up to look in his direction.
Not too often I'd be hoping Ballina would win and get through, last evening was one exception however. All down to O'Hara.
Tut, tut Farr why is that? I usually like to see Knockmore win unless it's against us.
Groin is the matter with Clarkie I hear.
Good news is that Andy Moran looked grand and he played the whole second half.
Quote from: moysider on June 28, 2015, 05:37:08 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on June 28, 2015, 05:26:29 PM
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 28, 2015, 05:16:01 PM
O'Hara obviously isn't up to much as a manager.. Ballagh must have been hard up to look in his direction.
Not too often I'd be hoping Ballina would win and get through, last evening was one exception however. All down to O'Hara.
Tut, tut Farr why is that? I usually like to see Knockmore win unless it's against us.
Groin is the matter with Clarkie I hear.
Good news is that Andy Moran looked grand and he played the whole second half.
Might be because most of ye are townies. ;) Ah, I have come round to warming to ye a bit, I was hoping against hope ye'd beat Castlebar last week too. Is Clarke out for the Connacht final? Hennelly did all he had to do today. The O'Sheas were top notch as well. If Clarke is out, I assume the boys will call on O'Malley again? He's very unfortunate with injuries Clarkie isn't he.
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 28, 2015, 05:16:01 PM
O'Hara obviously isn't up to much as a manager.. Ballagh must have been hard up to look in his direction.
I hear that O'Hara may not be the only one to blame. Not an easy job I'm led to believe.
Quote from: Lar Naparka on June 26, 2015, 07:55:47 PM
Quote from: rosnarun on June 26, 2015, 01:54:39 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on June 26, 2015, 12:48:09 PM
Quote from: Mac2 on June 26, 2015, 12:38:46 PM
Willie Joe blog getting upset about f**k all, there's a precious git if there was ever one with his house rules and what not which he routinely breaks himself as he sees fit.
+1. Time to move on. Venue is sorted. Best hope now that nobody gets injured this weekend in club championship action.
this place is bad
but WJ's blog is the true home of the Loonies
at least here theres outsider to choke back on the invective
ros, do you remember mayofans.com?
About 7 or 8 years ago,( I can't really remember), Willie Joe got his drawers in a twist when someone or other on that forum put up some very mild criticism of something he had posted.
I think he slagged some player who was a Mitchels man and the mayofans lad complained that WJ must have something against Castlebar - or something like that.
In his next blog, WJ went ballistic, he threatened nothing short of downright war on the lot of us.
WTF did we think we were etc. Etc.
You then posted something that he took to be another insult and he really lost the plot in his next blog. "There's another one of them, sticking his head over the parapet to hurl another cheap shot at me. But I'll tell you guys this, I'm getting pissed off with you..." and he went on and on.
At that stage, I decided to have a bit of craic so I posed on his site, basically telling him to grow up or something like that. I said that you and any other mayofans poster were entitled to say your piece without having to get his permission first.
Besides that, I told him his language was disgraceful and he had some neck complaining about anyone daring to disagree with him, while he was calling others tools and fools and the likes.
He softened his cough a bit when he replied but said that anyone who disagreed with him should go to his site and post their views there.
I sent him a replay and he did not post that one!
However, he did mellow his language after that.
Apart from his fragile ego, I think he's a good analyst and a devoted Mayo supporter. His blog is easily the best Mayo-related one I have come across.
i remember that but I cant remember the subject , initally i said very little and i think ewe had a few 'Cross' cross posts and I havent really gone near the place since. reminds me o a smiley teacher who's every ones friend untill some one is naughhy and then goes into a blind Rage because people dont realize how sound and cool he is.
but as some on said its his blog and he makes the rules so what can you do but ignore him.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on June 28, 2015, 09:03:35 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 28, 2015, 05:37:08 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on June 28, 2015, 05:26:29 PM
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 28, 2015, 05:16:01 PM
O'Hara obviously isn't up to much as a manager.. Ballagh must have been hard up to look in his direction.
Not too often I'd be hoping Ballina would win and get through, last evening was one exception however. All down to O'Hara.
Tut, tut Farr why is that? I usually like to see Knockmore win unless it's against us.
Groin is the matter with Clarkie I hear.
Good news is that Andy Moran looked grand and he played the whole second half.
Might be because most of ye are townies. ;) Ah, I have come round to warming to ye a bit, I was hoping against hope ye'd beat Castlebar last week too. Is Clarke out for the Connacht final? Hennelly did all he had to do today. The O'Sheas were top notch as well. If Clarke is out, I assume the boys will call on O'Malley again? He's very unfortunate with injuries Clarkie isn't he.
Reckon he ll be okay but if he played the other evening he d have been destroyed.
Quote from: magpie seanie on June 29, 2015, 10:16:52 AM
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 28, 2015, 05:16:01 PM
O'Hara obviously isn't up to much as a manager.. Ballagh must have been hard up to look in his direction.
I hear that O'Hara may not be the only one to blame. Not an easy job I'm led to believe.
Ballagh were well organised and set up to be fair. Not O Hara's fault that they missed some easy chances that should have swung it in their favour. A team in transition. Besides, Ballina at home in the championship is not an easy place to win. That was the crunch game in the group. Castlebar much better than Ballagh at the present time.
Maybe I'm biased but Clarke would be my favourite for the #1 spot. Hennelly did nothing wrong yesterday though. Can anyone tell me are the county players playing the next roundof the league? I presume it's starred, but it is a fortnight after the Connacht final so who knows.
Quote from: moysider on June 28, 2015, 05:37:08 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on June 28, 2015, 05:26:29 PM
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 28, 2015, 05:16:01 PM
O'Hara obviously isn't up to much as a manager.. Ballagh must have been hard up to look in his direction.
Not too often I'd be hoping Ballina would win and get through, last evening was one exception however. All down to O'Hara.
Tut, tut Farr why is that? I usually like to see Knockmore win unless it's against us.
You're a disgrace Farr
Quote from: Farrandeelin on June 28, 2015, 09:03:35 PM
Quote from: moysider on June 28, 2015, 05:37:08 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on June 28, 2015, 05:26:29 PM
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 28, 2015, 05:16:01 PM
O'Hara obviously isn't up to much as a manager.. Ballagh must have been hard up to look in his direction.
Not too often I'd be hoping Ballina would win and get through, last evening was one exception however. All down to O'Hara.
Tut, tut Farr why is that? I usually like to see Knockmore win unless it's against us.
Groin is the matter with Clarkie I hear.
Good news is that Andy Moran looked grand and he played the whole second half.
Might be because most of ye are townies. ;) Ah, I have come round to warming to ye a bit, I was hoping against hope ye'd beat Castlebar last week too. Is Clarke out for the Connacht final? Hennelly did all he had to do today. The O'Sheas were top notch as well. If Clarke is out, I assume the boys will call on O'Malley again? He's very unfortunate with injuries Clarkie isn't he.
That's very hurtful Farr!
Think of all the townies that have served Mayo well down the years.
Courell, Acton, Forde, Casey, Jinkin Joe, Sally Loftus, O Dowd, McStay, Browne, Brady, McHale etc. The soul of Mayo teams ;)
Never mind them Farr.
You can't beat them often enough. 😄
BTW how is Stephenite getting on? Haven't seen him here in a long time.
They're fighting amongst themselves lads! Good sign!!!
Looking forward to ticket distribution for this game.
Quote from: magpie seanie on June 30, 2015, 12:13:00 PM
They're fighting amongst themselves lads! Good sign!!!
Na, just picking on me. But I don't heed them at the best of times. As for the game otself, I think Sligo will be harder beaten than many expect.
Any injuries to report from the championship games at the weekend??
Quote from: macdanger2 on June 30, 2015, 03:52:05 PM
Any injuries to report from the championship games at the weekend??
Eamonn O'Hara's pride.
Any official confirmation on the capacity yet?
<20,000
Willie Joe is going to be a dangerous man if we beat Sligo in the minor semi on Friday so ;D
If the Minor final was Roscommon v Galway, what would be the likely ticket allocation to each county?
Quote from: Shrewdness on June 30, 2015, 06:43:13 PM
If the Minor final was Roscommon v Galway, what would be the likely ticket allocation to each county?
We usually get a couple thousand by hook or by crook when just the minors get there. Those matches had little chance of reaching capacity though. Galway won't be bringing many souls to support their minors if they make it.
Quote from: muppet on June 30, 2015, 11:49:22 AM
Never mind them Farr.
You can't beat them often enough. 😄
BTW how is Stephenite getting on? Haven't seen him here in a long time.
Still here, thanks for asking.
I see Mayo played Westmeath and beat them in a challenge.
Interesting article in local media in Ros, about Hyde Park on Connacht Final day.. The Ros Co Board chairman states that Sligo requested Hyde Park as the venue.. A lot of info in it about tickets and matchday procedures..Capacity for the day will be increased from 18,900 to 23,500...Season ticket holders are guaranteed a ticket, but not necessarily in the stand. Apparently, the pitch is in great condition.
Quote from: Shrewdness on July 07, 2015, 10:18:37 PM
Interesting article in local media in Ros, about Hyde Park on Connacht Final day.. The Ros Co Board chairman states that Sligo requested Hyde Park as the venue.. A lot of info in it about tickets and matchday procedures..Capacity for the day will be increased from 18,900 to 23,500...Season ticket holders are guaranteed a ticket, but not necessarily in the stand. Apparently, the pitch is in great condition.
Lot of rain in the last 3 days.
Quote from: manfromdelmonte on July 07, 2015, 11:20:42 PM
Quote from: Shrewdness on July 07, 2015, 10:18:37 PM
Interesting article in local media in Ros, about Hyde Park on Connacht Final day.. The Ros Co Board chairman states that Sligo requested Hyde Park as the venue.. A lot of info in it about tickets and matchday procedures..Capacity for the day will be increased from 18,900 to 23,500...Season ticket holders are guaranteed a ticket, but not necessarily in the stand. Apparently, the pitch is in great condition.
Lot of rain in the last 3 days.
The match is 12 days away..
Quote from: manfromdelmonte on July 07, 2015, 11:20:42 PM
Quote from: Shrewdness on July 07, 2015, 10:18:37 PM
Interesting article in local media in Ros, about Hyde Park on Connacht Final day.. The Ros Co Board chairman states that Sligo requested Hyde Park as the venue.. A lot of info in it about tickets and matchday procedures..Capacity for the day will be increased from 18,900 to 23,500...Season ticket holders are guaranteed a ticket, but not necessarily in the stand. Apparently, the pitch is in great condition.
Lot of rain in the last 3 days.
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Quote from: Jinxy on July 08, 2015, 09:58:51 AM
Quote from: manfromdelmonte on July 07, 2015, 11:20:42 PM
Quote from: Shrewdness on July 07, 2015, 10:18:37 PM
Interesting article in local media in Ros, about Hyde Park on Connacht Final day.. The Ros Co Board chairman states that Sligo requested Hyde Park as the venue.. A lot of info in it about tickets and matchday procedures..Capacity for the day will be increased from 18,900 to 23,500...Season ticket holders are guaranteed a ticket, but not necessarily in the stand. Apparently, the pitch is in great condition.
Lot of rain in the last 3 days.
(http://jamigold.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Binoculars-in-the-grass.jpg)
(http://www.busterhollow.com/RB_in_long_grass-_sized_for_web.jpg)
35 years to the day yesterday since John Morley and Henry Bryne were killed at Shannon's Cross. It still casts a shadow over the area.
Syferus, i come from half a mile away from where they were shot. I was only a child, but can remember so much about the scene and aftermath etc.. Where did that 35 years go?
5 tickets got for our house, bring it on 😎
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on July 08, 2015, 03:14:48 PM
5 tickets got for our house, bring it on 😎
That's the stand full so. ;D
Lol good one, i know its hard to imagine the football knowledge i have can fit in a normal size head but it can, rahooo
1954 since Sligo featured in both minor and senior finals
I hear a lot of Rhus are peeved that their season tickets only get them access to the open seats only :D Nice one Mr.P.
Is it true as one of them claimed that Sligo have no season ticket holders???
Quote from: Rossfan on July 08, 2015, 06:40:22 PM
I hear a lot of Rhus are peeved that their season tickets only get them access to the open seats only :D Nice one Mr.P.
Is it true as one of them claimed that Sligo have no season ticket holders???
JP really has gone about getting Roscommon onside in an excellent fashion this year.
I also heard Roscommon season ticket holders, oh wait never mind..........
Never miss but I'll not be going to this one , fook the Hyde .
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 08, 2015, 08:06:03 PM
I also heard Roscommon season ticket holders, oh wait never mind..........
We hope to be preparing for a Round 4 game Farr.........
And I sincerely and genuinely hope that ye'll be doing the same that evening :D
Quote from: larryin89 on July 08, 2015, 09:23:31 PM
Never miss but I'll not be going to this one , fook the Hyde .
larry, please explain your intense dislike for everything Roscommon to all of us.
As regards the match itself, well going back to the semis actually, how come Mayo seemed 'rusty' after 10 weeks of a break, while Sligo, by all accounts came out all guns blazing after an eleven week bresk? At least there's no injuries reported this time.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 09, 2015, 11:26:33 AM
Quote from: larryin89 on July 08, 2015, 09:23:31 PM
Never miss but I'll not be going to this one , fook the Hyde .
larry, please explain your intense dislike for everything Roscommon to all of us.
As regards the match itself, well going back to the semis actually, how come Mayo seemed 'rusty' after 10 weeks of a break, while Sligo, by all accounts came out all guns blazing after an eleven week bresk? At least there's no injuries reported this time.
Nowt to do with dislike for Roscommon , I just completely disagree with the arrangement , I don't understand how castlebar is supposed to survive without , what if Sligo and Mayo contest the next several finals , no final for castlebar at all, it's a bulshit rule and I don't care what others say about fairness . There are different aspects of fairness to take into consideration.
As for your next point I'd put it down to Mayo expect August football at least where as Sligo didn't. Mayo have the potential to win this game comfortably.
Sligo and Laythrum's grounds are too small to host their all too rare Connacht Final appearances.
In the interests of fair play CFs involving them are at neutral venues.
The more regular CFs between the other 3 Counties are held on a home and away basis.
Simple, fair , straightforward.
Quote from: Rossfan on July 09, 2015, 12:42:40 PM
Sligo and Laythrum's grounds are too small to host their all too rare Connacht Final appearances.
In the interests of fair play CFs involving them are at neutral venues.
The more regular CFs between the other 3 Counties are held on a home and away basis.
Simple, fair , straightforward.
Look we'll not turn this thread into a venue debate as its doe to death , I disagree with you. I'd take the hit for the lower attendance now and again to bring all counties into the arrangement . That's just my opinion .
Quote from: larryin89 on July 09, 2015, 12:49:18 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on July 09, 2015, 12:42:40 PM
Sligo and Laythrum's grounds are too small to host their all too rare Connacht Final appearances.
In the interests of fair play CFs involving them are at neutral venues.
The more regular CFs between the other 3 Counties are held on a home and away basis.
Simple, fair , straightforward.
Look we'll not turn this thread into a venue debate as its doe to death , I disagree with you. I'd take the hit for the lower attendance now and again to bring all counties into the arrangement . That's just my opinion .
How are Sligo and Leitrim supposed to generate the revenue to upgrade their own grounds?
As long as the ground passes all safety standards etc, and has a minimum capacity that is remotely decent, then we should all being going to Markievicz Park for Connacht Finals in rotation.
Quote from: Rossfan on July 08, 2015, 06:40:22 PM
I hear a lot of Rhus are peeved that their season tickets only get them access to the open seats only :D Nice one Mr.P.
Is it true as one of them claimed that Sligo have no season ticket holders???
Hmmmnn.The Unwashed County on a CF thread,who left the gate open?The opine of Sligo,Mayo,Galway and London with their recent histories but yee? Seriously!A case of poor husbandry,give the woman of the house too many baubles and gems(trinkets from the kids of 06 and a million pound bus)and pinny goes flyin and the mouth!
The infidels that you speak of on their way to that sh
ithole of yours are the men and women of the glorious and ancient `Maritime Province.`Gleaming and resplendent they will leave their coastlines behind them shieldarm ever towards the sea and head into the swamp 5th of the province.Therein will ensue a couple of historic battles,both youngones and seniors in that said mire on the 19th.Its called football and you have our permission to leave your mud huts and watch a bit(maybe learn a bit*)and then return pinny on and do what you do this time every year(your only remit since the beginning of it all)make our tea,make our sandwiches and button your gobs
*An understanding of the term HUBRIS cannot be remiss for anyone,for definition yee may want to consult the the toes of the 15 pair of football boots worn by Sligo when they hammered your arrogance out the gates of Markievicz park!(where we should be playin)Continued slight and disparagement toward London(not even allowed a vote on yere CF thead half of whom would have voted for ye like the Galway boys did)"Sligo nonsense" 5aside football pitch blind referees to quote a few, is expected.Now go paint the backdoor again,some of us will need it soon enough.Chop Chop.
nice to see the sheep are checking the pitch, next up is the cattle checking the stands lol
Quote from: bring sam home to mayo on July 09, 2015, 02:36:05 PM
nice to see the sheep are checking the pitch, next up is the cattle checking the stands lol
Ah Mayo supporters may be whiny bastards but you don't need to go that far..
Quote from: larryin89 on July 08, 2015, 09:23:31 PM
Never miss but I'll not be going to this one , fook the Hyde .
Not up to your standards is it not, fans are turning into right divas nowadays. If it's good enough for the mayo team it should be well good enough for you. A five in a row on the line, just shows how spoilt we are, these sort of days won't always be here.
I'm sure they'll survive without me , it's the arrangement I'm pissed off with tbh. On a personal level it's probably an excuse too as I don't have the shillings to travel down either . Told the young buck last night and his disappointment is probably going to mean I'll have to go down now. I've about 3 hours left to get the money in the bank for the tickets , so you see it's not always as simple as people think , match tickets, travel from Dublin , grub money etc it all adds up .
Quote from: larryin89 on July 10, 2015, 12:24:02 PM
I'm sure they'll survive without me , it's the arrangement I'm pissed off with tbh. On a personal level it's probably an excuse too as I don't have the shillings to travel down either . Told the young buck last night and his disappointment is probably going to mean I'll have to go down now. I've about 3 hours left to get the money in the bank for the tickets , so you see it's not always as simple as people think , match tickets, travel from Dublin , grub money etc it all adds up .
sounds like time you joined us on the ham sandwich Brigade .
Sign on up ,its not so bad
Quote from: larryin89 on July 10, 2015, 12:24:02 PM
I'm sure they'll survive without me , it's the arrangement I'm pissed off with tbh. On a personal level it's probably an excuse too as I don't have the shillings to travel down either . Told the young buck last night and his disappointment is probably going to mean I'll have to go down now. I've about 3 hours left to get the money in the bank for the tickets , so you see it's not always as simple as people think , match tickets, travel from Dublin , grub money etc it all adds up .
See, your young buck doesn't care where the match is, just make sure you get him there whatever it takes.
Never seen such a scrum over nothing in all my life.
What are ye muttering about now Sy?
The build up has been low key for this. Read a few news reports this week that Mayo are at full strength. I think Martyn was the only current panel member exc Harrison that was unavailable for Roscommon, going by what I heard on his injury at the time I'd say it's unlikely he'll be involved for this.
Less than a week now to this, looking forward to it.
I wouldn't have seen a whole pile of Sligo in recent years but they have a decent forward line who could do damage if we're as loose as we were against Galway and a couple of handy enough backs. Midfield is where we should have the edge though, bigger men and better conditioning and I'd expect that to make the difference.
Any word on fitness / injuries?? Assuming all the non-long term absentees are fit, I'd go with:
Clarke
Caff Keane Higgins
Boyle Barrett Keegan
Parsons SOS
McLoughlin COC Vaughan
Andy AOS Doc
But the team I think H&C are likely to go for is:
Clarke
Cunniffe Keane Higgins
Boyle Barrett Keegan
Parsons SOS
McLoughlin Doc DOC
Andy AOS COC
The spread is 8 points which seems a bit high to me - I fancy us for a 3-5 point win, keeping a clean sheet for once would be bonus
Will be rooting for Sligo in this one but hard to stop Mayo getting 5 in a row.
A five in a row would be nice and probably would be as good as it gets if we manage it.
Apart from a couple of league games where it looked like we might become more practical/defensive it looks like it's going to be the same gung-ho approach by us. If were serious about challenging the top3 we would have set our stall out against Galway imo.
An objective on Sunday should be to limit Sligo to 12 scores or less and not concede a goal. To win a game we control and build from there. I want to see a defensive performance.
Quote from: moysider on July 13, 2015, 02:02:59 PM
A five in a row would be nice and probably would be as good as it gets if we manage it.
Apart from a couple of league games where it looked like we might become more practical/defensive it looks like it's going to be the same gung-ho approach by us. If were serious about challenging the top3 we would have set our stall out against Galway imo.
An objective on Sunday should be to limit Sligo to 12 scores or less and not concede a goal. To win a game we control and build from there. I want to see a defensive performance.
But we are the Brazil of the GAA world. We can't be going all defensive.
Are behind the goals (athlone end) standing? Or seated?
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 13, 2015, 05:01:58 PM
Are behind the goals (athlone end) standing? Or seated?
Lying down.
It's a graveyard!
The whole ground is terrace except for the stand side.
Quote from: moysider on July 13, 2015, 05:31:40 PM
The whole ground is terrace except for the stand side.
Didn't realise that - have only ever been there on the stand side and I assumed it was concrete benches the whole way around.
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 13, 2015, 05:01:58 PM
Are behind the goals (athlone end) standing? Or seated?
First you hate the Hyde and now you refuse to call the Graveyard End and by its proper name!!
Both ends are terrace only, same as the side opposite the stand / uncovered seating that Mayo season ticket holders are so excited about sitting on.
Going with 4 pensioners and 2 juveniles, standing for the day won't be too popular!!
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 13, 2015, 05:51:24 PM
Going with 4 pensioners and 2 juveniles, standing for the day won't be too popular!!
The fairness brigade don t factor in the practicalities. Meanwhile there's a ground where everybody is seated vacant.
At least they know now it's standing up and they have the option of the telly. The wise option unless the pensioners are fairly fit. The ould terrace across from the stand is no picnic when it gets crowded.
Honestly don't know what to expect from this. Mayo are 1/10 favourites and the spread is 8 so nobody is giving us a chance. We love being underdogs and usually run mayo close in finals. We need to try and break the balls on Mayo kick outs and hope to clean up the breaks. If we can get posession we can do some damage inside.
It's a massive task and it's great to have both teams in the final. It could be a long day but we will give a lash and see what happens. Great recovery from losing the first 3 games in div 3. Well done to Niall and the mgmt team and the players. I hope we have great support on Sunday and that we come home with some silverware.
Quote from: moysider on July 14, 2015, 12:49:36 AM
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 13, 2015, 05:51:24 PM
Going with 4 pensioners and 2 juveniles, standing for the day won't be too popular!!
The fairness brigade don t factor in the practicalities. Meanwhile there's a ground where everybody is seated vacant.
At least they know now it's standing up and they have the option of the telly. The wise option unless the pensioners are fairly fit. The ould terrace across from the stand is no picnic when it gets crowded.
How many grounds in Ireland are all-seater Moy? I don't recall the pensioner argument being made as boisterously when other counties have had to 'endure' terraces..
Quote from: moysider on July 14, 2015, 12:49:36 AM
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 13, 2015, 05:51:24 PM
Going with 4 pensioners and 2 juveniles, standing for the day won't be too popular!!
The fairness brigade don t factor in the practicalities. Meanwhile there's a ground where everybody is seated vacant.
At least they know now it's standing up and they have the option of the telly. The wise option unless the pensioners are fairly fit. The ould terrace across from the stand is no picnic when it gets crowded.
Castlebar you mean? Those uncomfortable slabs of dirt and concrete where the view is terrible? Terraces with proper barriers to lean on is a ten times better viewing experience than the narrow little health hazards all over McHale park
I read recently, that when the redevelopment of Hyde Park is completed, it will have a capacity of 25,000 with seating for 13,000...
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 13, 2015, 05:51:24 PM
Going with 4 pensioners and 2 juveniles, standing for the day won't be too popular!!
Two of the pensioners have pulled out - don't worry, they're Sligo men anyway!! One will be in with the season ticket and the other will be ok standing.
Quote from: Shrewdness on July 14, 2015, 07:38:35 AM
I read recently, that when the redevelopment of Hyde Park is completed, it will have a capacity of 25,000 with seating for 13,000...
And fodder for 200 head of cattle.
Who is Fintan Ruddy?
Quote from: Jinxy on July 14, 2015, 09:40:07 AM
Quote from: Shrewdness on July 14, 2015, 07:38:35 AM
I read recently, that when the redevelopment of Hyde Park is completed, it will have a capacity of 25,000 with seating for 13,000...
And fodder for 200 head of cattle.
That's Páirc Tailteann.
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 14, 2015, 10:59:36 AM
Who is Fintan Ruddy?
Ex-Mayo keeper from around 2002/2003 if i remember correctly. From the Kilcommon club out Erris country. Serious boot on him, think he won the kick fada title too.
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 14, 2015, 10:59:36 AM
Who is Fintan Ruddy?
A mayo man called into the Sligo panel.Played a few games for Mayo around 2006 but would have been a back up rather than a starter.Won the long kick competition a few times.Now living in Sligo
Interesting that he gets called into the panel at this stage with what happened with another goalkeeper earlier in the year. ::)
Sligo stealing our players again, they're like the Kildare of Connacht ;D
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 14, 2015, 12:33:17 PM
Sligo stealing our players again, they're like the Kildare of Connacht ;D
Agreed. It's out of control at this stage. Disgraceful
Kevin Keane a doubt it seems.
I couldnt give a shite about where it's played, but a final isn't supposed to be played in the first neutral venue Ya could find its supposed to be in the best stadium or else a predecided venue, isn't that why the Dubs never move Croker
Days before the last Mayo v Sligo Connacht final in Hyde park Conor Mortimer took his ball and went home will any Mayo player pull a similar stunt in the next few days?
When/where was this Fintan ruddy thing announced? What club does he play for?
What was the other goalie incident you are referring to Seanie?
Who was our sub goalie?
Quote from: ballinaman on July 14, 2015, 12:40:08 PM
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 14, 2015, 12:33:17 PM
Sligo stealing our players again, they're like the Kildare of Connacht ;D
Agreed. It's out of control at this stage. Disgraceful
+1
1. Clarke
2. Barrett
3. Keane
4. Higgins
5. Keegan
6. Cunniffe
7. Boyle
8. Seamus O'Sé
9. Tom Parsons
10. Diarmuid O'Connor
11. Aidan O'Sé
12. Kevin McLoughlin
13. ??
14. Cillian O'Connor
15. Jason Doherty
Cillian and Aido inside, Doc as a sweeper (Maybe Mac too)
Id like to be keeping Andy and Dillon on the bench
Fairly decent bench the two Morans, Dillon, Ronaldson, young Sweeney is good for a goal, Donie Vaughan, GerCafferekey, very good sub keeper
My mayo team IMO
Quote from: sligoman2 on July 14, 2015, 04:55:27 PM
When/where was this Fintan ruddy thing announced? What club does he play for?
What was the other goalie incident you are referring to Seanie?
Who was our sub goalie?
Never mind I just saw this
http://m.hoganstand.com/Home/Details/240956?county=Sligo
Quote from: sligoman2 on July 14, 2015, 04:55:27 PM
When/where was this Fintan ruddy thing announced? What club does he play for?
What was the other goalie incident you are referring to Seanie?
Who was our sub goalie?
Was he our keeper for the 2004 All-Ireland U-21 Final v Armagh?
Just thinking out loud here but is this Ruddy thing a tactical move.
The dogs in the street are expecting Mayo to press the Sligo short kick-outs to 1. hopefully to force an error or two and snaffle a couple high up and 2 to force the long kick-out where it would appear we might have an advantage.
Ruddy could be landing kick-outs way down on the Mayo hb line. Ok Mayo might still be able to get more of these but it's well away from danger area. If Sligo can then stop the Mayo runners and effect turnovers the game would have a different dynamic to the one people are expecting. That is Sligo having to work short kick-outs under a high press.
Would dropping the regular keeper be too disruptive though? He did fine v Ros apart from one or two early jittery kick-outs.
Quote from: Blowitupref on July 14, 2015, 04:52:43 PM
Days before the last Mayo v Sligo Connacht final in Hyde park Conor Mortimer took his ball and went home will any Mayo player pull a similar stunt in the next few days?
Don't think so.
Quote from: moysider on July 14, 2015, 06:32:48 PM
Just thinking out loud here but is this Ruddy thing a tactical move.
The dogs in the street are expecting Mayo to press the Sligo short kick-outs to 1. hopefully to force an error or two and snaffle a couple high up and 2 to force the long kick-out where it would appear we might have an advantage.
Ruddy could be landing kick-outs way down on the Mayo hb line. Ok Mayo might still be able to get more of these but it's well away from danger area. If Sligo can then stop the Mayo runners and effect turnovers the game would have a different dynamic to the one people are expecting. That is Sligo having to work short kick-outs under a high press.
Would dropping the regular keeper be too disruptive though? He did fine v Ros apart from one or two early jittery kick-outs.
It would not be very good for the morale of the group if a player brought in a few weeks before a provincial final gets a starting place instead of a lad who has been bursting his ass all year.
It's a non-runner, Devaney will start. He is a good shot stopper, yet to concede a goal in championship football. His kick outs are also a huge improvement on previous keepers.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2015/0713/714534-sligo-1975/
Saw this on rte today. Would be nice to repeat on Sunday
Quote from: sligoman2 on July 14, 2015, 08:02:51 PM
http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2015/0713/714534-sligo-1975/
Saw this on rte today. Would be nice to repeat on Sunday
My first Connacht final. Seems like a different century ;D ;D
Sligo won that in McHale Park too, fair play to them.
Quote from: moysider on July 14, 2015, 08:35:49 PM
Quote from: sligoman2 on July 14, 2015, 08:02:51 PM
http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2015/0713/714534-sligo-1975/
Saw this on rte today. Would be nice to repeat on Sunday
My first Connacht final. Seems like a different century ;D ;D
Sligo won that in McHale Park too, fair play to them.
Was also there, not my first mind you. I can clearly remember the Sligo folk going crazy in Charlestown on their way home.
Did anybody catch the Kick by Barnes Murphy on Willie McGee at 7 mins. Halarious.
Quote from: joemamas on July 14, 2015, 08:41:01 PM
Quote from: moysider on July 14, 2015, 08:35:49 PM
Quote from: sligoman2 on July 14, 2015, 08:02:51 PM
http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2015/0713/714534-sligo-1975/
Saw this on rte today. Would be nice to repeat on Sunday
My first Connacht final. Seems like a different century ;D ;D
Sligo won that in McHale Park too, fair play to them.
Was also there, not my first mind you. I can clearly remember the Sligo folk going crazy in Charlestown on their way home.
Did anybody catch the Kick by Barnes Murphy on Willie McGee at 7 mins. Halarious.
You mean this bit of dirt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SbUTZ8yUvc
I'm splitting my hole laughing here ::)
Larryin how do you feel about Kilmovee being in the County Roscommon postcode? Personally it's the best news I've heard all week.. :D
Quote from: moysider on July 14, 2015, 09:09:37 PM
Quote from: joemamas on July 14, 2015, 08:41:01 PM
Quote from: moysider on July 14, 2015, 08:35:49 PM
Quote from: sligoman2 on July 14, 2015, 08:02:51 PM
http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2015/0713/714534-sligo-1975/
Saw this on rte today. Would be nice to repeat on Sunday
My first Connacht final. Seems like a different century ;D ;D
Sligo won that in McHale Park too, fair play to them.
Was also there, not my first mind you. I can clearly remember the Sligo folk going crazy in Charlestown on their way home.
Did anybody catch the Kick by Barnes Murphy on Willie McGee at 7 mins. Halarious.
You mean this bit of dirt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SbUTZ8yUvc
I'm splitting my hole laughing here ::)
Need to clarify that one, Laughing at how blatant it was, relative to what anybody would attempt in a game today.
Similar to the kick from behind that finished Colman Corrigan. That kind of thing can do some job on the Achilles. Sligo had a few enforcers in that team. The full-back made likes of Mick Lyons look like a Xmas tree fairy.
Quote from: moysider on July 14, 2015, 06:32:48 PM
Just thinking out loud here but is this Ruddy thing a tactical move.
The dogs in the street are expecting Mayo to press the Sligo short kick-outs to 1. hopefully to force an error or two and snaffle a couple high up and 2 to force the long kick-out where it would appear we might have an advantage.
Ruddy could be landing kick-outs way down on the Mayo hb line. Ok Mayo might still be able to get more of these but it's well away from danger area. If Sligo can then stop the Mayo runners and effect turnovers the game would have a different dynamic to the one people are expecting. That is Sligo having to work short kick-outs under a high press.
Would dropping the regular keeper be too disruptive though? He did fine v Ros apart from one or two early jittery kick-outs.
Oisin McConville said recently that the position of goalkeeper has evolved to a position where the goalkeeper is picked like the Australians used to pick their goalkeepers for the International Rows. McConville reckons you want a man who can kick long and accurately. If he can stop shots, great, but that's no longer the goalkeeper's primary role.
The goalkeeper's primary role in the modern game is to kick it out and make sure his own boys get it. Besides, in these blanket days McConville wasn't sure there were all that many shots on goal in the first place. It was on the Second Captains podcast McConville said all this, but I've no idea when. It could be weeks ago, or it could be months. I suspect months, somehow.
Anyway, Carew is no daw. Something like what Moysider suggests could be exactly what he's thinking. Will Pat and Noel be able to adapt?
He's definitely no daw ICC, and that's the only reason why I'm fearful. It would be nice to win 5 Connachts in a row for sure, but Sligo will not roll over.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 14, 2015, 10:51:19 PM
He's definitely no daw ICC, and that's the only reason why I'm fearful. It would be nice to win 5 Connachts in a row for sure, but Sligo will not roll over.
Mayo will win by as much or little as they want,cause we're Mayo and we do what we want in Connacht.
Syferus , it's a fook up.
Quote from: larryin89 on July 14, 2015, 10:55:30 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 14, 2015, 10:51:19 PM
He's definitely no daw ICC, and that's the only reason why I'm fearful. It would be nice to win 5 Connachts in a row for sure, but Sligo will not roll over.
Mayo will win by as much or little as they want,cause we're Mayo and we do what we want in Connacht.
Syferus , it's a fook up.
Really?!
Has worked out then as little as we want the last couple of finals we've played.
Quote from: larryin89 on July 14, 2015, 10:55:30 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 14, 2015, 10:51:19 PM
He's definitely no daw ICC, and that's the only reason why I'm fearful. It would be nice to win 5 Connachts in a row for sure, but Sligo will not roll over.
Mayo will win by as much or little as they want,cause we're Mayo and we do what we want in Connacht.
Syferus , it's a fook up.
Except for getting a home venue for this final I suppose.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 14, 2015, 10:51:19 PM
He's definitely no daw ICC, and that's the only reason why I'm fearful. It would be nice to win 5 Connachts in a row for sure, but Sligo will not roll over.
What I d like to know is why bring in another goalkeeper to panel now unless there are injuries to existing keepers (anybody know if there are injuries) or there is the intention to use his giant boot tactically. He would also be a weapon from long range frees.
But hey its probable nothing at all.
Why would Sligo roll over Farr?
Not meaning that at all, just since they beat Ros, nearly everyone is saying it's in the bag. I know this panel of players have dealt with the favourites tag well enough, but I'd like to have the game over first (with a win) before we have it in the bag.
I actually saw Ruddy playing in a club match recently (for St Mary's) but didn't know who he was. I only found out last night. I don't think there's any chance of him seeing action on Sunday.
I've a cousin from Mayo who reckons they will win by an absolute cricket score.
He reckons it'll be like watching a senior club team playing the u-14s.
Quote from: Jinxy on July 15, 2015, 09:30:45 AM
I've a cousin from Mayo who reckons they will win by an absolute cricket score.
He reckons it'll be like watching a senior club team playing the u-14s.
larryin89?
Hoping for a dirty wet miserable day in the Hyde ( from 3 to 6 anyway) and a Sligo double.
Not that I'm biased against Rhubarbians or anything ............... or bitter and upset over our disaster of a Championship.....
Quote from: Rossfan on July 15, 2015, 11:00:13 AM
Hoping for a dirty wet miserable day in the Hyde
Is there any other kind?? ;D
Quote from: Jinxy on July 15, 2015, 09:30:45 AM
I've a cousin from Mayo who reckons they will win by an absolute cricket score.
He reckons it'll be like watching a senior club team playing the u-14s.
Here s what you tell him to do then seeing he's so c**k sure. He can make a cool grand by putting 10grand on Mayo. Let us know if he puts his money where his mouth or if he's talking through his hole. If he doesn't take the bet he's just full of piss. Lots of easy money to be made for anybody with the balls to go for it - unless they are talking shite of course.
Quote from: Rossfan on July 15, 2015, 11:00:13 AM
Hoping for a dirty wet miserable day in the Hyde ( from 3 to 6 anyway) and a Sligo double.
Not that I'm biased against Rhubarbians or anything ............... or bitter and upset over our disaster of a Championship.....
If Sligo win it's going to make us look really stupid.
Quote from: Syferus on July 15, 2015, 12:55:58 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on July 15, 2015, 11:00:13 AM
Hoping for a dirty wet miserable day in the Hyde ( from 3 to 6 anyway) and a Sligo double.
Not that I'm biased against Rhubarbians or anything ............... or bitter and upset over our disaster of a Championship.....
If Sligo win it's going to make us look really stupid.
Don't think ye need much help, doing mighty thus far.
Quote from: ballinaman on July 15, 2015, 10:57:17 AM
Quote from: Jinxy on July 15, 2015, 09:30:45 AM
I've a cousin from Mayo who reckons they will win by an absolute cricket score.
He reckons it'll be like watching a senior club team playing the u-14s.
larryin89?
Mayo Mick wherever he is.? Maybe he moved near his cousins.
Quote from: Jinxy on July 15, 2015, 09:30:45 AM
I've a cousin from Mayo who reckons they will win by an absolute cricket score.
He reckons it'll be like watching a senior club team playing the u-14s.
One of the Lyons or the Coyles?
With regard to the Sligo team for Sunday I would make one change. Gilmartin to come in for Cristeoir Davey. Davey was unlucky to get the black card against Roscommon but didn't get much possession of the ball and most of his influence was in dropping back into back line.
Mayo will have noted from the Roscommon game that Sligo tried to kick out short where possible as our midfield duo are not the tallest. Roscommon dominated in midfield on their kick out. I would expect Mayo to push up on our kickouts. Gilmartin in midfield or wing for kickouts will give us added height and physically to contest this vital area. If we get enough possession we have better scoring forwards than Mayo.
Does gilmartin have the legs and speed to cover back when we lose the ball?
Kelly and Marren will have to work hard to get possession as they will be marked very tightly. We need a great performance from the whole team and if we get it we could cause another big upset.
Quote from: joemamas on July 15, 2015, 01:23:45 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 15, 2015, 10:57:17 AM
Quote from: Jinxy on July 15, 2015, 09:30:45 AM
I've a cousin from Mayo who reckons they will win by an absolute cricket score.
He reckons it'll be like watching a senior club team playing the u-14s.
larryin89?
Mayo Mick wherever he is.? Maybe he moved near his cousins.
The "other" Mayo Mick I hope? ;D
Quote from: Syferus on July 14, 2015, 09:20:34 PM
Larryin how do you feel about Kilmovee being in the County Roscommon postcode? Personally it's the best news I've heard all week.. :D
You must be delighted alright, more lads with Roscommon addresses who can play for mayo
Quote from: Syferus on July 15, 2015, 12:55:58 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on July 15, 2015, 11:00:13 AM
Hoping for a dirty wet miserable day in the Hyde ( from 3 to 6 anyway) and a Sligo double.
Not that I'm biased against Rhubarbians or anything ............... or bitter and upset over our disaster of a Championship.....
If Sligo win it's going to make us look really stupid.
If they lose by the expected 13 points to your beloved Rhus it will make us look even more stupid ;)
Quote from: Rossfan on July 15, 2015, 11:00:13 AM
Hoping for a dirty wet miserable day in the Hyde ( from 3 to 6 anyway) and a Sligo double.
Not that I'm biased against Rhubarbians or anything ............... or bitter and upset over our disaster of a Championship.....
It's giving rain anyway so you'll be one happy man.
How much contact training has COC done since the Galway game?
Quote from: Rossfan on July 15, 2015, 08:11:23 PM
Quote from: Syferus on July 15, 2015, 12:55:58 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on July 15, 2015, 11:00:13 AM
Hoping for a dirty wet miserable day in the Hyde ( from 3 to 6 anyway) and a Sligo double.
Not that I'm biased against Rhubarbians or anything ............... or bitter and upset over our disaster of a Championship.....
If Sligo win it's going to make us look really stupid.
If they lose by the expected 13 points to your beloved Rhus it will make us look even more stupid ;)
I'd take that over knowing we threw a Connacht title under the bus in Markievicz.
Quote from: Mano on July 15, 2015, 05:30:30 PM
With regard to the Sligo team for Sunday I would make one change. Gilmartin to come in for Cristeoir Davey. Davey was unlucky to get the black card against Roscommon but didn't get much possession of the ball and most of his influence was in dropping back into back line.
Mayo will have noted from the Roscommon game that Sligo tried to kick out short where possible as our midfield duo are not the tallest. Roscommon dominated in midfield on their kick out. I would expect Mayo to push up on our kickouts. Gilmartin in midfield or wing for kickouts will give us added height and physically to contest this vital area. If we get enough possession we have better scoring forwards than Mayo.
I doubt it but sure we ll see. But I suppose every team in the country thinks like that so not surprised.
David Clarke (Ballina Stephenites);
Ger Cafferkey (Ballina Stephenites), Donal Vaughan (Ballinrobe), Keith Higgins (Ballyhaunis);
Lee Keegan (Westport), Tom Cunniffe (Castlebar Mitchels), Colm Boyle (Davitts);
Seamus O'Shea (Breaffy), Tom Parsons (Charlestown Sarsfields);
Diarmuid O'Connor (Ballintubber), Aidan O'Shea (Breaffy), Kevin McLoughlin (Knockmore);
Andy Moran (Ballghaderreen), Cillian O'Connor (Ballintubber), Jason Doherty (Burrishoole).
I assume Vaughan will be at 6 and Cunniffe at 2, with Caff at 3.
Yeah, you would expect something like that in the backs Farr anyway if those 6 start.
Interesting statistics from Martin Breheny in today's independent.
Mayo going for 13 in a row in Connacht this Sunday. (Unlucky 13?)
Also going for 5 in a row titles.
In that period they have only played Sligo once - where Sligo setup defensively and lost by 2 points in the Hyde in 2012.
Finally the last team to beat Mayo in Connacht were Sligo in 2010.
Quote from: Nihilist on July 16, 2015, 08:37:07 AM
Interesting statistics from Martin Breheny in today's independent.
Mayo going for 13 in a row in Connacht this Sunday. (Unlucky 13?)
Also going for 5 in a row titles.
In that period they have only played Sligo once - where Sligo setup defensively and lost by 2 points in the Hyde in 2012.
Finally the last team to beat Mayo in Connacht were Sligo in 2010.
Fuckn Hell-did you just relete 'interesting' and 'Martin Breheny'
QuoteHoping for a dirty wet miserable day in the Hyde ( from 3 to 6 anyway) and a Sligo double.
Your hopes on the weather look likely. Maybe the morning rain will clear.
I don't understand your logic on how this would suit Sligo?
The rain always suits the fitter and better conditioned side which is where we are miles ahead of anyone else in Connacht. The more rain the wider our margin of victory.
Calling a spade a spade no matter what the conditions our lads will win this pulling up. We already got a little scare off the Sligo lads a good while back. This won't happen again. Could be a long day for Sligo supporters I'm afraid.
Hope you're right highorlow. Anyway, am I the only one on here that thinks Barrett is unlucky to miss out?
Quote from: sligoman2 on July 15, 2015, 05:40:21 PM
Does gilmartin have the legs and speed to cover back when we lose the ball?
Kelly and Marren will have to work hard to get possession as they will be marked very tightly. We need a great performance from the whole team and if we get it we could cause another big upset.
Sligoman2 here are the reasons I would include Gilmartin
http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaa-statistics-sligo-under-pressure-to-resolve-kickout-conundrum-1.2286279 (http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaa-statistics-sligo-under-pressure-to-resolve-kickout-conundrum-1.2286279)
Quote from: highorlow on July 16, 2015, 09:38:33 AM
QuoteHoping for a dirty wet miserable day in the Hyde ( from 3 to 6 anyway) and a Sligo double.
Your hopes on the weather look likely. Maybe the morning rain will clear.
I don't understand your logic on how this would suit Sligo?
The rain always suits the fitter and better conditioned side which is where we are miles ahead of anyone else in Connacht. The more rain the wider our margin of victory.
Calling a spade a spade no matter what the conditions our lads will win this pulling up. We already got a little scare off the Sligo lads a good while back. This won't happen again. Could be a long day for Sligo supporters I'm afraid.
That would make lovely wallpaper in the Sligo dressing room.
Quote from: highorlow on July 16, 2015, 09:38:33 AM
QuoteHoping for a dirty wet miserable day in the Hyde ( from 3 to 6 anyway) and a Sligo double.
Your hopes on the weather look likely. Maybe the morning rain will clear.
I don't understand your logic on how this would suit Sligo?
Nothing to do with logic.
I want the underdog to win and ye lot getting drenched while watching it. 8)
Well whatever floats your boat Rossfan. If Mayo lose our season ticket holders will still have one game to look forward to ;).
Quote from: Mano on July 16, 2015, 09:52:47 AM
Quote from: sligoman2 on July 15, 2015, 05:40:21 PM
Does gilmartin have the legs and speed to cover back when we lose the ball?
Kelly and Marren will have to work hard to get possession as they will be marked very tightly. We need a great performance from the whole team and if we get it we could cause another big upset.
Sligoman2 here are the reasons I would include Gilmartin
http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaa-statistics-sligo-under-pressure-to-resolve-kickout-conundrum-1.2286279 (http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaa-statistics-sligo-under-pressure-to-resolve-kickout-conundrum-1.2286279)
Sligoman2's point is well made. The wing forwards are vital to the defensive set up and put in huge work. Gilmartin cannot fulfill their roles. From kickouts he is clearly a ball winner but its when we don't have the ball that's the issue.
There is no doubt Mayo will push up on our kick-outs forcing us to go long to midfield handing the advantage to the taller Mayo pairing. If those stats from the Irish Times from the Roscommon game are repeated against Mayo we will be in big trouble. On the Mayo side Parsons is very poor defensively but they have a better balance to their midfield. We have great mobility, shooting and passing skills in Murphy and C Brehony but without the ball both will be on the back foot and Marren, Kelly etc. will be starved of possession. Gilmartin has to start with C. Brehony going to wing forward. We will know soon enough.
Quote from: Mano on July 16, 2015, 09:52:47 AM
Quote from: sligoman2 on July 15, 2015, 05:40:21 PM
Does gilmartin have the legs and speed to cover back when we lose the ball?
Kelly and Marren will have to work hard to get possession as they will be marked very tightly. We need a great performance from the whole team and if we get it we could cause another big upset.
Sligoman2 here are the reasons I would include Gilmartin
http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaa-statistics-sligo-under-pressure-to-resolve-kickout-conundrum-1.2286279 (http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaa-statistics-sligo-under-pressure-to-resolve-kickout-conundrum-1.2286279)
Valid point Mano the best we could hope for with high balls is to break them and hopefully pick up the breaks even with gilmartin. I'm willing to sacrifice height for speed and work rate as apparently is Carew.l
Quote from: sans pessimism on July 16, 2015, 09:22:40 AM
Quote from: Nihilist on July 16, 2015, 08:37:07 AM
Interesting statistics from Martin Breheny in today's independent.
Mayo going for 13 in a row in Connacht this Sunday. (Unlucky 13?)
Also going for 5 in a row titles.
In that period they have only played Sligo once - where Sligo setup defensively and lost by 2 points in the Hyde in 2012.
Finally the last team to beat Mayo in Connacht were Sligo in 2010.
Fuckn Hell-did you just relete 'interesting' and 'Martin Breheny'
;D ;D ;D ;D I thought the exact same thing when I read that post!!
Any word on a Sligo team??
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 16, 2015, 09:43:35 AM
Hope you're right highorlow. Anyway, am I the only one on here that thinks Barrett is unlucky to miss out?
Who would you drop Cunniffe or Vaughan?
I think Vaughan needs to be in to allow him drive forward now that Keegan and Boyle are been asked to hold their positions.
QuoteWho would you drop Cunniffe or Vaughan?
I think Vaughan needs to be in to allow him drive forward now that Keegan and Boyle are been asked to hold their positions.
Likely that Sligo will be forced into long kick outs, this could be another reason for Donie.
Same Sligo team selected
I thought Cunnffe was ropey enough in the first half the last day, though he improved in the second half. I just think Barrett is unlucky. He's a great asset off the bench though.
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 16, 2015, 11:40:03 AM
Quote from: sans pessimism on July 16, 2015, 09:22:40 AM
Quote from: Nihilist on July 16, 2015, 08:37:07 AM
Interesting statistics from Martin Breheny in today's independent.
Mayo going for 13 in a row in Connacht this Sunday. (Unlucky 13?)
Also going for 5 in a row titles.
In that period they have only played Sligo once - where Sligo setup defensively and lost by 2 points in the Hyde in 2012.
Finally the last team to beat Mayo in Connacht were Sligo in 2010.
Fuckn Hell-did you just relete 'interesting' and 'Martin Breheny'
;D ;D ;D ;D I thought the exact same thing when I read that post!!
Fair enough. Unfortunately I felt I had to reference it as being Brehenys article. But personally I think he's s**te as well.
It was a summary of the stats alone I thought were interesting.
According to PP Mayo are 1/10 to win with the handicap being 7 points.
Put that against the last 2 times Mayo played Sligo and the question of "fate" and the 5 in a row fails historically throughout the GAA.
What happens to the losers of the Connacht final?
In which side of the draw are they consigned to after it?
Good luck to our last remaining representative in this championship on Sunday: Dr. Hyde. In case Mayo lads are wondering why it always rains in Hyde Park (it doesn't of course), well that a good look at that lovely coast you have for what happens is that by "commodius vicus of recirculation" to quote Joyce (not Padraig), clouds rise and arrive over Hyde and in the words of McGahern then piss down on the Holy Catholics of Connacht.
Very much looking forward to this game. Was there in 2012 and thought Sligo should have won and AOS was the difference that day when he came on as a sub and did a Willie Joe type rousing catch and scored an even more rousing point. It will be interesting to see if the Mayo backs cope better with Sligo's diagonal balls that our farcical efforts and the pulling the full forward out to create space for the corners to create havoc. I must say while I am a big fan of Marren, he is fortunate to be playing given the unprovoked punch in the stomach to Cathal Shine while Cormac Reilly stood their watching but Cormac as we know doesn't see things that are and sees things that aren't.
Will be a major surprise if Mayo don't win. But both teams are only playing their second game. Could be some serious cobwebs on display and I don't mean the seats in the stand.
Quote from: weareros on July 16, 2015, 01:56:42 PM
Good luck to our last remaining representative in this championship on Sunday: Dr. Hyde. In case Mayo lads are wondering why it always rains in Hyde Park (it doesn't of course), well that a good look at that lovely coast you have for what happens is that by "commodius vicus of recirculation" to quote Joyce (not Padraig), clouds rise and arrive over Hyde and in the words of McGahern then piss down on the Holy Catholics of Connacht.
Very much looking forward to this game. Was there in 2012 and thought Sligo should have won and AOS was the difference that day when he came on as a sub and did a Willie Joe type rousing catch and scored an even more rousing point. It will be interesting to see if the Mayo backs cope better with Sligo's diagonal balls that our farcical efforts and the pulling the full forward out to create space for the corners to create havoc. I must say while I am a big fan of Marren, he is fortunate to be playing given the unprovoked punch in the stomach to Cathal Shine while Cormac Reilly stood their watching but Cormac as we know doesn't see things that are and sees things that aren't.
Will be a major surprise if Mayo don't win. But both teams are only playing their second game. Could be some serious cobwebs on display and I don't mean the seats in the stand.
I though Maurice Deegan was the ref.
Quote from: jjjshabadoojnr on July 16, 2015, 02:04:16 PM
Quote from: weareros on July 16, 2015, 01:56:42 PM
Good luck to our last remaining representative in this championship on Sunday: Dr. Hyde. In case Mayo lads are wondering why it always rains in Hyde Park (it doesn't of course), well that a good look at that lovely coast you have for what happens is that by "commodius vicus of recirculation" to quote Joyce (not Padraig), clouds rise and arrive over Hyde and in the words of McGahern then piss down on the Holy Catholics of Connacht.
Very much looking forward to this game. Was there in 2012 and thought Sligo should have won and AOS was the difference that day when he came on as a sub and did a Willie Joe type rousing catch and scored an even more rousing point. It will be interesting to see if the Mayo backs cope better with Sligo's diagonal balls that our farcical efforts and the pulling the full forward out to create space for the corners to create havoc. I must say while I am a big fan of Marren, he is fortunate to be playing given the unprovoked punch in the stomach to Cathal Shine while Cormac Reilly stood their watching but Cormac as we know doesn't see things that are and sees things that aren't.
Will be a major surprise if Mayo don't win. But both teams are only playing their second game. Could be some serious cobwebs on display and I don't mean the seats in the stand.
I though Maurice Deegan was the ref.
Indeed he was but Mr. Reilly was standing on the sideline when the punch happened and not long after that ran onto the pitch to overrule the umpire for Murtagh's point. He was of course wrong. But anyway, enough of him. Best of luck to both teams on Sunday and it will be a proud moment for Sligo to have a team in each match. Sincerely hope they win at least one.
Poor oul Cormac gets the blame for everything.
Quote from: Jinxy on July 16, 2015, 02:24:30 PM
Poor oul Cormac gets the blame for everything.
No but weareros is correct. He was standing pretty close to the Marren punch.
I guess I have fully recover from last August in Limerick. >:(
Quote from: Mano on July 16, 2015, 12:00:48 PM
Same Sligo team selected
James Horan on Newstalk has backed your view Mano - suggesting Gilmartin will start as part of a three man midfield.
Quote from: baoithe on July 16, 2015, 08:35:48 PM
Quote from: Mano on July 16, 2015, 12:00:48 PM
Same Sligo team selected
James Horan on Newstalk has backed your view Mano - suggesting Gilmartin will start as part of a three man midfield.
It makes sense. We will be annihilated in midfield from kick outs if we don't get a ball winner in there or at least to disrupt Mayo from getting clean possession. Don't think Gilmartin for C Davey will make much difference in terms of mobility and he will be more of a threat in the air. Mayo will be much more clinical with possession than Roscommon were.
Quote from: Mano on July 16, 2015, 09:53:59 PM
Quote from: baoithe on July 16, 2015, 08:35:48 PM
Quote from: Mano on July 16, 2015, 12:00:48 PM
Same Sligo team selected
James Horan on Newstalk has backed your view Mano - suggesting Gilmartin will start as part of a three man midfield.
It makes sense. We will be annihilated in midfield from kick outs if we don't get a ball winner in there or at least to disrupt Mayo from getting clean possession. Don't think Gilmartin for C Davey will make much difference in terms of mobility and he will be more of a threat in the air. Mayo will be much more clinical with possession than Roscommon were.
I think either option involves a trade off. My point was that defensively we will be weakened by Gilmartin. It all adds to the intrigue.
I think Mayo will have too much power for us in any event.
For me, the minor match is of more importance to Sligo than the Senior. A good run by our minors will set the tone for underage panels coming behind them.
Ye can say what ye like about him but none of ye would would be complaining if he played for ye're county:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ZjZUmrDBQ
Quote from: baoithe on July 16, 2015, 10:02:10 PM
Quote from: Mano on July 16, 2015, 09:53:59 PM
Quote from: baoithe on July 16, 2015, 08:35:48 PM
Quote from: Mano on July 16, 2015, 12:00:48 PM
Same Sligo team selected
James Horan on Newstalk has backed your view Mano - suggesting Gilmartin will start as part of a three man midfield.
It makes sense. We will be annihilated in midfield from kick outs if we don't get a ball winner in there or at least to disrupt Mayo from getting clean possession. Don't think Gilmartin for C Davey will make much difference in terms of mobility and he will be more of a threat in the air. Mayo will be much more clinical with possession than Roscommon were.
I think either option involves a trade off. My point was that defensively we will be weakened by Gilmartin. It all adds to the intrigue.
I think Mayo will have too much power for us in any event.
For me, the minor match is of more importance to Sligo than the Senior. A good run by our minors will set the tone for underage panels coming behind them.
I agree. For the seniors to win Mayo will have to perform like Galway did in 07 and our lads to play the games of their collective lives. The minor team though is a seriously good side with some excellent individuals.
Galway big favourites for the minor.
Sligo 3/1 which could be a good bet.
Good luck to both teams.
A degree of optimism from Sligo lads I know, all of whom would be football men. I can see where they are coming from as well. Nothing to lose so a good puncher's chance at it.
There are still huge question marks about Mayo. This management pairing would not like to be losing this and Holmes' previous stint in championship management was rubbish with a good team at the time. He knows what it's like to lose to Sligo as well (which puts him in the awful company of Johnno's second coming), so complacency will hardly have any role the next day.
Mayo badly need to be putting down a marker in this one.
Quote from: moysider on July 17, 2015, 01:36:43 PM
A degree of optimism from Sligo lads I know, all of whom would be football men. I can see where they are coming from as well. Nothing to lose so a good puncher's chance at it.
There are still huge question marks about Mayo. This management pairing would not like to be losing this and Holmes' previous stint in championship management was rubbish with a good team at the time. He knows what it's like to lose to Sligo as well (which puts him in the awful company of Johnno's second coming), so complacency will hardly have any role the next day.
Mayo badly need to be putting down a marker in this one.
If Mayo lose I assume you will batter Holmes on here.
If Mayo win so will you give Holmes the credit or will it go to both him and Connelly? ;)
Quote from: Nihilist on July 16, 2015, 01:47:03 PM
What happens to the losers of the Connacht final?
In which side of the draw are they consigned to after it?
I see the answer here
(Tipperary/Tyrone and Galway/Derry) in bowl 1.
The beaten Ulster and Connacht Finalists (Sligo/Mayo and Monaghan/Donegal) will be in bowl 2.
This draw is subject to avoidance of repeat pairings, e.g. Donegal V Tyrone, Donegal V Derry and Mayo V Galway.
Confirmation of venues, times etc for these fixtures will be confirmed by the CCCC on Monday afternoon.
Not sure what happens if both Tyrone and Derry win though.
I genuinely believe that Sligo are in with a good shout in this game. Midfield is my concern but if we can come close to break even in this area I think we'll trouble Mayo. Carew is a shrewd operator and will be able to steer things in the line, he's the best we've had in Sligo.
Quote from: Nihilist on July 17, 2015, 01:49:25 PM
Quote from: moysider on July 17, 2015, 01:36:43 PM
A degree of optimism from Sligo lads I know, all of whom would be football men. I can see where they are coming from as well. Nothing to lose so a good puncher's chance at it.
There are still huge question marks about Mayo. This management pairing would not like to be losing this and Holmes' previous stint in championship management was rubbish with a good team at the time. He knows what it's like to lose to Sligo as well (which puts him in the awful company of Johnno's second coming), so complacency will hardly have any role the next day.
Mayo badly need to be putting down a marker in this one.
If Mayo lose I assume you will batter Holmes on here.
If Mayo win so will you give Holmes the credit or will it go to both him and Connelly? ;)
Correct. He was lucky there was damn all social media in his first term ;)
Seeing how this team was well able to win Connachts before Pateen and Noel pitched up I wont be giving either any credit if we win.
If however they can take this team further than Horan did then they will get all the credit in the world ;)
That's the train of thought amongst a lot of Mayo men. Myself included!
Conor.mortimer @Conmort 3h3 hours ago
On @GameOn2FM tonight talking Connaught final And how all is not rosy in camp Mayo tune in 7-8 @hughcahill7 @HesTheSportsguy 👍👍👍
Whats all this about?? What players would be throwing the toys out of the pram?
We have a post up on our site now with all the match info for Sunday. http://mayoclub51.com/drive-for-five-in-the-hyde/
Important information for season ticket holders. Make sure to check your payment card account details are up to date or your season ticket card will not scan on Sunday.
Bring the colour - Bring the noise! :)
Quote from: Mayo Club 51 on July 17, 2015, 06:10:51 PM
We have a post up on our site now with all the match info for Sunday. http://mayoclub51.com/drive-for-five-in-the-hyde/
Important information for season ticket holders. Make sure to check your payment card account details are up to date or your season ticket card will not scan on Sunday.
Bring the colour - Bring the noise! :)
Can I get my season ticket scanned and enter the terrace from the Athlone road.
Quote from: moysider on July 17, 2015, 07:19:37 PM
Quote from: Mayo Club 51 on July 17, 2015, 06:10:51 PM
We have a post up on our site now with all the match info for Sunday. http://mayoclub51.com/drive-for-five-in-the-hyde/
Important information for season ticket holders. Make sure to check your payment card account details are up to date or your season ticket card will not scan on Sunday.
Bring the colour - Bring the noise! :)
Can I get my season ticket scanned and enter the terrace from the Athlone road.
You could if you have a terrace ticket too?
I know a girl with her season ticket and her young sister that has a terrace. They will be separated for the match, unless they could swap tickets.
Just wondering, who are the seats in the stand reserved for anyway?
There's lots of talk on Mayogaablog (well speculation) that Vaughan may be left at full back? What do people on here think of this, personally, I don't like that thought at all. He can barely defend at the #6 position, but I don't think the management will have him at fullback at all.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 17, 2015, 10:59:21 PM
Just wondering, who are the seats in the stand reserved for anyway?
There's lots of talk on Mayogaablog (well speculation) that Vaughan may be left at full back? What do people on here think of this, personally, I don't like that thought at all. He can barely defend at the #6 position, but I don't think the management will have him at fullback at all.
Vaughan was played at fb in couple of league games I think and the jury seemed to be out on that at the time. I don t think it will happen either but I can see how some can see it might.
Quote from: Ivan Itch on July 17, 2015, 05:45:57 PM
Conor.mortimer @Conmort 3h3 hours ago
On @GameOn2FM tonight talking Connaught final And how all is not rosy in camp Mayo tune in 7-8 @hughcahill7 @HesTheSportsguy 👍👍👍
Whats all this about?? What players would be throwing the toys out of the pram?
Heard that earlier and nothing to this particular angle imo. Apparently some players unhappy about not starting and the way they learned they were'nt starting. Jaysus c'mon Mort. Who is ever happy about not starting anyway? Maybe he's projecting his own unwillingness to accept a role off the bench onto others.
Unfortunately he is raising ?marks about some players attitude because it does not take an Einstein to figure out who the players are that are close to starting or have been recently dropped.
Not that anybody'd pay too much heed to Conoreen anyway.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 17, 2015, 10:59:21 PM
Just wondering, who are the seats in the stand reserved for anyway?
There's lots of talk on Mayogaablog (well speculation) that Vaughan may be left at full back? What do people on here think of this, personally, I don't like that thought at all. He can barely defend at the #6 position, but I don't think the management will have him at fullback at all.
Available in Super Valu and the like. General sale basically. I'm sure Enda and/or Michael Ring will be in behind the Nestor smiling away though.
I'm predicting Mayo by 5/6 points
I'll predict a narrow 2 point win. For Mayo. Struggling to think of a big win against them.
Why shouldn't it be a double digit margin victory for Mayo, if it isn't I'll be shocked . Sligo a very poor side from the lower divisions .
iF Mayo eliminate the threat of Marren and kelly which you would assume is their primary aim. it will be difficult to see sligo scoring more than 10-12pts.
Quote from: larryin89 on July 18, 2015, 01:13:25 PM
Why shouldn't it be a double digit margin victory for Mayo, if it isn't I'll be shocked . Sligo a very poor side from the lower divisions .
How much are you going to bet so? A tonne surely with that confidence..handy few bob to make surely, cover the trip.
Quote from: ballinaman on July 18, 2015, 01:33:32 PM
Quote from: larryin89 on July 18, 2015, 01:13:25 PM
Why shouldn't it be a double digit margin victory for Mayo, if it isn't I'll be shocked . Sligo a very poor side from the lower divisions .
How much are you going to bet so? A tonne surely with that confidence..handy few bob to make surely, cover the trip.
No spare cash at this time I'm afraid but if dustin Johnson birdies the 18 th ( if they ever get to compete the second rd) I will be betting and on a far more risky margin than the handicap .
These games don't prove anyone is right or wrong IMO even if they predict a far bigger winning margin , it's all down to little things that will determine the margin of victory, Mayos attitude , do they sit back for sligos hard hitting first quarter or do they not even give them a chance to think and hit them from the go with everything they've got . If Mayo did the latter and built up a decent lead, it could be a massive margin as I think Sligo might start to really doubt themselves , Mayo won't let up either , there's nothing soft about Mayo when it comes to driving it home despite the shite you hear , Roscommon, Galway , Donegal , Leitrim have all had good beatings from this team.
So yes to answer your question ,the value bet is Mayo in the spread.
There has been a lot of rain around Roscommon in the last 24 hours, particularly today. With more forecast, it could take a toll on the pitch in Hyde Park.
Quote from: larryin89 on July 18, 2015, 01:53:47 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 18, 2015, 01:33:32 PM
Quote from: larryin89 on July 18, 2015, 01:13:25 PM
Why shouldn't it be a double digit margin victory for Mayo, if it isn't I'll be shocked . Sligo a very poor side from the lower divisions .
How much are you going to bet so? A tonne surely with that confidence..handy few bob to make surely, cover the trip.
No spare cash at this time I'm afraid but if dustin Johnson birdies the 18 th ( if they ever get to compete the second rd) I will be betting and on a far more risky margin than the handicap .
These games don't prove anyone is right or wrong IMO even if they predict a far bigger winning margin , it's all down to little things that will determine the margin of victory, Mayos attitude , do they sit back for sligos hard hitting first quarter or do they not even give them a chance to think and hit them from the go with everything they've got . If Mayo did the latter and built up a decent lead, it could be a massive margin as I think Sligo might start to really doubt themselves , Mayo won't let up either , there's nothing soft about Mayo when it comes to driving it home despite the shite you hear , Roscommon, Galway , Donegal , Leitrim have all had good beatings from this team.
So yes to answer your question ,the value bet is Mayo in the spread.
Add Down to that list! But remember in 2012 we beat Sligo with the help of a dodgy point along with some pulling and dragging to close out the game in the Hyde! That Sligo team were also finished mid-table in Division Three!
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 18, 2015, 03:04:11 PM
Quote from: larryin89 on July 18, 2015, 01:53:47 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 18, 2015, 01:33:32 PM
Quote from: larryin89 on July 18, 2015, 01:13:25 PM
Why shouldn't it be a double digit margin victory for Mayo, if it isn't I'll be shocked . Sligo a very poor side from the lower divisions .
How much are you going to bet so? A tonne surely with that confidence..handy few bob to make surely, cover the trip.
No spare cash at this time I'm afraid but if dustin Johnson birdies the 18 th ( if they ever get to compete the second rd) I will be betting and on a far more risky margin than the handicap .
These games don't prove anyone is right or wrong IMO even if they predict a far bigger winning margin , it's all down to little things that will determine the margin of victory, Mayos attitude , do they sit back for sligos hard hitting first quarter or do they not even give them a chance to think and hit them from the go with everything they've got . If Mayo did the latter and built up a decent lead, it could be a massive margin as I think Sligo might start to really doubt themselves , Mayo won't let up either , there's nothing soft about Mayo when it comes to driving it home despite the shite you hear , Roscommon, Galway , Donegal , Leitrim have all had good beatings from this team.
So yes to answer your question ,the value bet is Mayo in the spread.
Add Down to that list! But remember in 2012 we beat Sligo with the help of a dodgy point along with some pulling and dragging to close out the game in the Hyde! That Sligo team were also finished mid-table in Division Three!
Don't worry Bunker. Sligo would never beat a Division 1 team.
Weather for tomorrow looking better than it had been thankfully
Maigh Eo abú
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 18, 2015, 11:24:47 PM
Weather for tomorrow looking better than it had been thankfully
Maigh Eo abú
The players will need snorkels to play on that pitch tomorrow, it soaks up water like a good bog.
I have visions of some Mayo back slipping and letting Kelly in for a goal >:(
Quote from: Syferus on July 18, 2015, 11:28:56 PM
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 18, 2015, 11:24:47 PM
Weather for tomorrow looking better than it had been thankfully
Maigh Eo abú
The players will need snorkels to play on that pitch tommrow, it soaks up water like a good bog.
No need to gloat about it.
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 18, 2015, 03:04:11 PM
Quote from: larryin89 on July 18, 2015, 01:53:47 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 18, 2015, 01:33:32 PM
Quote from: larryin89 on July 18, 2015, 01:13:25 PM
Why shouldn't it be a double digit margin victory for Mayo, if it isn't I'll be shocked . Sligo a very poor side from the lower divisions .
How much are you going to bet so? A tonne surely with that confidence..handy few bob to make surely, cover the trip.
No spare cash at this time I'm afraid but if dustin Johnson birdies the 18 th ( if they ever get to compete the second rd) I will be betting and on a far more risky margin than the handicap .
These games don't prove anyone is right or wrong IMO even if they predict a far bigger winning margin , it's all down to little things that will determine the margin of victory, Mayos attitude , do they sit back for sligos hard hitting first quarter or do they not even give them a chance to think and hit them from the go with everything they've got . If Mayo did the latter and built up a decent lead, it could be a massive margin as I think Sligo might start to really doubt themselves , Mayo won't let up either , there's nothing soft about Mayo when it comes to driving it home despite the shite you hear , Roscommon, Galway , Donegal , Leitrim have all had good beatings from this team.
So yes to answer your question ,the value bet is Mayo in the spread.
Add Down to that list! But remember in 2012 we beat Sligo with the help of a dodgy point along with some pulling and dragging to close out the game in the Hyde! That Sligo team were also finished mid-table in Division Three!
That's the thing, I can't ever remember Mayo giving Sligo a hiding. Also Sligo are missing from larry's list too and if the pitch is as bad as it's made out to be there won't be much in this either. Hopefully Mayo won't concede a goal tomorrow either, but I'm not really convinced to be honest.
Also see how the Mayo GAA facebook have put Donie Vaughan down as being a Ballina player!
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 18, 2015, 11:50:28 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 18, 2015, 03:04:11 PM
Quote from: larryin89 on July 18, 2015, 01:53:47 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 18, 2015, 01:33:32 PM
Quote from: larryin89 on July 18, 2015, 01:13:25 PM
Why shouldn't it be a double digit margin victory for Mayo, if it isn't I'll be shocked . Sligo a very poor side from the lower divisions .
How much are you going to bet so? A tonne surely with that confidence..handy few bob to make surely, cover the trip.
No spare cash at this time I'm afraid but if dustin Johnson birdies the 18 th ( if they ever get to compete the second rd) I will be betting and on a far more risky margin than the handicap .
These games don't prove anyone is right or wrong IMO even if they predict a far bigger winning margin , it's all down to little things that will determine the margin of victory, Mayos attitude , do they sit back for sligos hard hitting first quarter or do they not even give them a chance to think and hit them from the go with everything they've got . If Mayo did the latter and built up a decent lead, it could be a massive margin as I think Sligo might start to really doubt themselves , Mayo won't let up either , there's nothing soft about Mayo when it comes to driving it home despite the shite you hear , Roscommon, Galway , Donegal , Leitrim have all had good beatings from this team.
So yes to answer your question ,the value bet is Mayo in the spread.
Add Down to that list! But remember in 2012 we beat Sligo with the help of a dodgy point along with some pulling and dragging to close out the game in the Hyde! That Sligo team were also finished mid-table in Division Three!
That's the thing, I can't ever remember Mayo giving Sligo a hiding. Also Sligo are missing from larry's list too and if the pitch is as bad as it's made out to be there won't be much in this either. Hopefully Mayo won't concede a goal tomorrow either, but I'm not really convinced to be honest.
Also see how the Mayo GAA facebook have put Donie Vaughan down as being a Ballina player!
Delighted to have Donie on board!
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 18, 2015, 11:50:28 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 18, 2015, 03:04:11 PM
Quote from: larryin89 on July 18, 2015, 01:53:47 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 18, 2015, 01:33:32 PM
Quote from: larryin89 on July 18, 2015, 01:13:25 PM
Why shouldn't it be a double digit margin victory for Mayo, if it isn't I'll be shocked . Sligo a very poor side from the lower divisions .
How much are you going to bet so? A tonne surely with that confidence..handy few bob to make surely, cover the trip.
No spare cash at this time I'm afraid but if dustin Johnson birdies the 18 th ( if they ever get to compete the second rd) I will be betting and on a far more risky margin than the handicap .
These games don't prove anyone is right or wrong IMO even if they predict a far bigger winning margin , it's all down to little things that will determine the margin of victory, Mayos attitude , do they sit back for sligos hard hitting first quarter or do they not even give them a chance to think and hit them from the go with everything they've got . If Mayo did the latter and built up a decent lead, it could be a massive margin as I think Sligo might start to really doubt themselves , Mayo won't let up either , there's nothing soft about Mayo when it comes to driving it home despite the shite you hear , Roscommon, Galway , Donegal , Leitrim have all had good beatings from this team.
So yes to answer your question ,the value bet is Mayo in the spread.
Add Down to that list! But remember in 2012 we beat Sligo with the help of a dodgy point along with some pulling and dragging to close out the game in the Hyde! That Sligo team were also finished mid-table in Division Three!
That's the thing, I can't ever remember Mayo giving Sligo a hiding. Also Sligo are missing from larry's list too and if the pitch is as bad as it's made out to be there won't be much in this either. Hopefully Mayo won't concede a goal tomorrow either, but I'm not really convinced to be honest.
2008 was a form of one I suppose you could say, though you're going back to 94 before that, back in the days when we were firmly in the doldrums.
Of course should say the best of luck to both our teams tomorrow, tis great to have two shots at provincial success, hopefully we can come away with at least one of them.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on July 19, 2015, 12:43:56 AM
Of course should say the best of luck to both our teams tomorrow, tis great to have two shots at provincial success, hopefully we can come away with at least one of them.
I hope ye do win one - provided it's not the second one :D :D :D
So its Connacht final day and no doubt the Roscommon galacticos are competing in both the minor and senior games.......oh wait scratch that, I have no doubt the seniors are easily making their way through the qualifiers with the panel they have.......oh wait scratch that, it must have been a power house of a team that knocked them out........oh wait scratch that, it was two division 3 teans that beat them ;D ;D
Never mind Sufferus you can cheer on Mayo to your hearts content now and not have to jump from one bandwagon to another
Quote from: Put Up That Flag on July 19, 2015, 11:20:25 AM
So its Connacht final day and no doubt the Roscommon galacticos are competing in both the minor and senior games.......oh wait scratch that, I have no doubt the seniors are easily making their way through the qualifiers with the panel they have.......oh wait scratch that, it must have been a power house of a team that knocked them out........oh wait scratch that, it was two division 3 teans that beat them ;D ;D
Never mind Sufferus you can cheer on Mayo to your hearts content now and not have to jump from one bandwagon to another
Wow. Mayoites have a bit of an obsession.
Anyway, when was the last time Sligo were in the minor final?
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Quote from: Put Up That Flag on July 19, 2015, 11:20:25 AM
So its Connacht final day and no doubt the Roscommon galacticos are competing in both the minor and senior games.......oh wait scratch that, I have no doubt the seniors are easily making their way through the qualifiers with the panel they have.......oh wait scratch that, it must have been a power house of a team that knocked them out........oh wait scratch that, it was two division 3 teans that beat them ;D ;D
Never mind Sufferus you can cheer on Mayo to your hearts content now and not have to jump from one bandwagon to another
Wow. Mayoites have a bit of an obsession.
Anyway, when was the last time Sligo were in the minor final?
1998, when we contrived to lose to a bad Leitrim team on a horrible day in Tuam. We have experienced a lot of misery in Connacht finals over the years, that ones right up there along with the U21 and seniors in 2010. The Roscommon semi win was our first over a team other than Leitrim since 98. Beat the Rossies in 98, Galway in 96 and heaven knows when we last beat Mayo at that level.
Oh dear :o
Deliberate trip?
Black card
London were better in the Connacht final a few years ago than Sligo today.
Aiden O Shea would want to get hit with a shovel to win a free kick
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on July 19, 2015, 04:22:07 PM
Aiden O Shea would want to get hit with a shovel to win a free kick
I don't think that would even slow him down. The difference in physicality is stark.
Career and Sligo management have got this so wrong
Mayo full back so dodgy under high ball
How bad are Roscommon?
Goals more popular in the West.
Did Carew even watch the Galway game, as if they weren't expecting Aidan O Shea at ff,
Quote from: rodney trotter on July 19, 2015, 04:30:26 PM
Did Carew even watch the Galway game, as if they weren't expecting Aidan O Shea at ff,
They are awfully open at the back.
Quote from: general_lee on July 19, 2015, 04:28:44 PM
How bad are Roscommon?
The question is
How glad are Roscommon?
Hardcore Sligo fans walking down the road already
If ever there was a convincing argument for an open draw Championship, this game is it! Ridiculous matchup for a provincial final, meanwhile Mayo find themselves in a quarter final untested, current provincial and championship structure is good for no one.
Quote from: general_lee on July 19, 2015, 04:28:44 PM
How bad are Roscommon?
Syferus will answer you when he gets home from the Mayo game
This is embarrassing.
Aidan O Shea like a minor up against an under 10.
You'd imagine other teams will need to plan specifically to curb his threat.
A beast of a man
Mayo decent today against awful opposition but the full back line is still poor. Sligo should have three goals by now, as bad as they are!!
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 04:32:42 PM
Quote from: general_lee on July 19, 2015, 04:28:44 PM
How bad are Roscommon?
The question is How glad are Roscommon?
Would hardly be glad losing to that Sligo team. In fairness Roscommon only lost by one point to Mayo last year.
Quote from: cicfada on July 19, 2015, 04:40:00 PM
Mayo decent today against awful opposition but the full back line is still poor. Sligo should have three goals by now, as bad as they are!!
Yep, as good as we are going forward, the full back line is still being opened up easily. Unless there is something done, that will be our undoing as it has been for the past few years
Did Carew think we could beat Mayo with no midfielder and leaving a raw 19 year old marking AOS one on one with no sweeper and no blanket defence. Did he not watch the Galway game? This is clueless. Gilmartin isnt great at least he could compete in midfield.
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 04:32:42 PM
Quote from: general_lee on July 19, 2015, 04:28:44 PM
How bad are Roscommon?
The question is How glad are Roscommon?
How sad are Roscommon? Pretty f**king sad watching this.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on July 19, 2015, 04:42:40 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 04:32:42 PM
Quote from: general_lee on July 19, 2015, 04:28:44 PM
How bad are Roscommon?
The question is How glad are Roscommon?
Would hardly be glad losing to that Sligo team. In fairness Roscommon only lost by one point to Mayo last year.
Sligo lost by 2 points in the 2012 final! And one of the Mayo points was dodgy!
Unusual to hear this for a Mayo man. But I'm not enjoying this! You can only feel for the Sligo players and their fans.
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 05:12:03 PM
Unusual to hear this for a Mayo man. But I'm not enjoying this! You can only feel for the Sligo players and their fans.
I feel the exact same. just put the ball over the bar please, no more goals
Should Mayo be split in 2 now before the game ends?
A O'Shea to get some sort of individual record?
Playing teams like this will do mayo no favours down the line if they have to play Donegal, Monaghan, Dublin or kerry
Name must surely be on Sam the year at this stage?
There's more life in the graveyard behind the goal than in this match.
No more than ourselves in Pearse Stadium in 2013 Sligo are an embarrassment today
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on July 19, 2015, 05:17:48 PM
Name must surely be on Sam the year at this stage?
Sorry wrong thread, that line was for the Donegal/Armagh thread a few weeks back!
AOS is some beast. If the AIQF ends up being Mayo-Donegal it will be the litmus test of him at FF. if he can do it against the McGees he can do it against anyone.
Any smart tweets from Eamonn O'Hara?
A triple vodka, 6 pints of Guinness and 7 Jameson's and whatever you are having yourself.
Didn't expect to put up such an abject performance. No defense and no midfield today. Mayo are good but not that good.
Congrats Mayo. Hopefully we can recover from this massacre
5 (Five)
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on July 19, 2015, 05:17:48 PM
Name must surely be on Sam the year at this stage?
Brilliant by Mayo today. It's September Croke Park form.
Quote from: Aaron Boone on July 19, 2015, 05:46:08 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on July 19, 2015, 05:17:48 PM
Name must surely be on Sam the year at this stage?
Brilliant by Mayo today. It's September Croke Park form.
My bet is Tyrone, very impressive yesterday!
Quote from: Aaron Boone on July 19, 2015, 05:46:08 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on July 19, 2015, 05:17:48 PM
Name must surely be on Sam the year at this stage?
Brilliant by Mayo today. It's September Croke Park form.
True, pity it's July!! They won't play such an abject team in September
Excellent display from Mayo. Steady though I recall big Aidan getting all the plaudits a couple of years ago after the Donegal game. Bigger men ahead to bounce off
A nothing game. We know nothing about ourselves from that. In fact we are more an unknown quantity for teams to analyse going into the Quarters. Who can we meet in the Quarters?
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 06:27:02 PM
A nothing game. We know nothing about ourselves from that. In fact we are more an unknown quantity for teams to analyse going into the Quarters. Who can we meet in the Quarters?
None of the round four winners will beat that Mayo side in the quarter final. You can plan for All Ireland semi final already probably against Dublin.
Boylers diving block taking it square in the face at 20+ points up....some man
Quote from: Captain Obvious on July 19, 2015, 06:29:05 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 06:27:02 PM
A nothing game. We know nothing about ourselves from that. In fact we are more an unknown quantity for teams to analyse going into the Quarters. Who can we meet in the Quarters?
None of the round four winners will beat that Mayo side in the quarter final. You can plan for All Ireland semi final already probably against Dublin.
If ya think Mayo would walk by Donegal after what happened two years ago you're going to get some fine odds. This match will have little bearing on the next one.
Quote from: Syferus on July 19, 2015, 06:38:20 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on July 19, 2015, 06:29:05 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 06:27:02 PM
A nothing game. We know nothing about ourselves from that. In fact we are more an unknown quantity for teams to analyse going into the Quarters. Who can we meet in the Quarters?
None of the round four winners will beat that Mayo side in the quarter final. You can plan for All Ireland semi final already probably against Dublin.
If ya think Mayo would walk by Donegal after what happened two years ago you're going to get some fine odds. This match will have little bearing on the next one.
It won't but you'd still fancy Mayo to win no?
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Quote from: Syferus on July 19, 2015, 06:38:20 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on July 19, 2015, 06:29:05 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 06:27:02 PM
A nothing game. We know nothing about ourselves from that. In fact we are more an unknown quantity for teams to analyse going into the Quarters. Who can we meet in the Quarters?
None of the round four winners will beat that Mayo side in the quarter final. You can plan for All Ireland semi final already probably against Dublin.
If ya think Mayo would walk by Donegal after what happened two years ago you're going to get some fine odds. This match will have little bearing on the next one.
It won't but you'd still fancy Mayo to win no?
Donegal leg weary as shown today and against Derry. Galway have finally sorted out their defence and they could beat Donegal in two weeks.
Listening to Horan on newstalk and he stated that this Mayo team DESERVE to win an All Ireland.
Mayo haven't deserved to win an AI since 1951.
Galway scored 1-2 from play yesterday, they not get as handy a ref as Lane plus Donegal defend better than Derry and dont give away many scoring frees, cant see Galway beating them to be honest
Our 2 points from play yesterday were both scored by wing backs.
Not good enough from the forwards regardless of the conditions or the amount of bodies in front of goal
Quote from: galwayman on July 19, 2015, 06:41:53 PM
Quote from: Syferus on July 19, 2015, 06:38:20 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on July 19, 2015, 06:29:05 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 06:27:02 PM
A nothing game. We know nothing about ourselves from that. In fact we are more an unknown quantity for teams to analyse going into the Quarters. Who can we meet in the Quarters?
None of the round four winners will beat that Mayo side in the quarter final. You can plan for All Ireland semi final already probably against Dublin.
If ya think Mayo would walk by Donegal after what happened two years ago you're going to get some fine odds. This match will have little bearing on the next one.
I'd favour Mayo but Donegal are still top 5 in Ireland at worst - they would not be a normal team for a provincial winner to be facing in an AIQF.
It won't but you'd still fancy Mayo to win no?
I think Mayo have as good a chance as anyone else right now. They'll be playing Donegal in the quarters as Galway aren't good enough yet to beat Donegal, as much as I would love to be wrong. And in that quarter final, are Donegal really going to intimidate anyone after their display today? They looked very tired today and they will only have 6 days rest I think even if they are better than Galway. Then they're out the following week against Mayo. I couldn't believe how poor Murphy was today for Donegal. As against that, Mayo have a few problems themselves, the fullback line and the fact that despite o Shea's performances at full forward, there is still a need for another scoring forward, that hasn't been found in my opinion. However they have a few weeks to work on this before they meet what should be a more tired team in the bank holiday weekend . After that who knows, it's probably the dubs who they play then? A lot of assumptions there on my part but Mayo are nothing if not resilient, that's for sure!!
Quote from: SouthDublinBro on July 19, 2015, 06:49:29 PM
Listening to Horan on newstalk and he stated that this Mayo team DESERVE to win an All Ireland.
Mayo haven't deserved to win an AI since 1951.
Of course! Why so bitter? Jez, we know that more than anyone! We no more than Dublin deserve to win an AI. It's a comment from a former Manager.
When we win it, we'll have deserved it!
Quote from: SouthDublinBro on July 19, 2015, 06:49:29 PM
Listening to Horan on newstalk and he stated that this Mayo team DESERVE to win an All Ireland.
Mayo haven't deserved to win an AI since 1951.
As Clint said in Unforgiven....'deserve's got nothin to do with it'.......
Commiserations to Sligonian,Seanie and rest of the lads today.
Not easy after days like today, We know what it's like to get clippings like that from Kerry....and even Dublin this year in McHale.
Fair play to vast majority of Sligo fans staying until the end and supporting their team.
Quote from: galwayman on July 19, 2015, 06:56:41 PM
Our 2 points from play yesterday were both scored by wing backs.
Not good enough from the forwards regardless of the conditions or the amount of bodies in front of goal
I don't remember a more humiliating provincial final in the last 40 years.
In my view Mayo were very unlucky not to beat Kerry last year and would have beaten Donegal in the final. I expect a Dubs-Mayo semi this year and it would be a cracker.
Aiden O'Shea is some footballer
The one caveat I have against Mayo is that they celebrate winning the Nestor Cup far too much. In the big picture that cup is irrelevant.
Quote from: Hound on July 19, 2015, 07:32:19 PM
Quote from: galwayman on July 19, 2015, 06:56:41 PM
Our 2 points from play yesterday were both scored by wing backs.
Not good enough from the forwards regardless of the conditions or the amount of bodies in front of goal
I don't remember a more humiliating provincial final in the last 40 years.
In my view Mayo were very unlucky not to beat Kerry last year and would have beaten Donegal in the final. I expect a Dubs-Mayo semi this year and it would be a cracker.
Aiden O'Shea is some footballer
The one caveat I have against Mayo is that they celebrate winning the Nestor Cup far too much. In the big picture that cup is irrelevant.
Mayo would have beaten Kerry last year only for COC and Aido clashing heads coupled with Cormac Reillys refereeing display! Not sure of us beating Donegal (last year), they would have choked us! So it was all the same losing to a fortunate Kerry really!
Contest was over after 8 minutes Mayo can only beat what was in front of them and they were Dublin like didn't ease up like most would have at half time. Nightmare stuff from Sligo have to feel sorry for their supporters that traveled.
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 07:35:37 PM
Quote from: Hound on July 19, 2015, 07:32:19 PM
Quote from: galwayman on July 19, 2015, 06:56:41 PM
Our 2 points from play yesterday were both scored by wing backs.
Not good enough from the forwards regardless of the conditions or the amount of bodies in front of goal
I don't remember a more humiliating provincial final in the last 40 years.
In my view Mayo were very unlucky not to beat Kerry last year and would have beaten Donegal in the final. I expect a Dubs-Mayo semi this year and it would be a cracker.
Aiden O'Shea is some footballer
The one caveat I have against Mayo is that they celebrate winning the Nestor Cup far too much. In the big picture that cup is irrelevant.
Mayo would have beaten Kerry last year only for COC and Aido clashing heads coupled with Cormac Reillys refereeing display! Not sure of us beating Donegal (last year), they would have choked us! So it was all the same losing to a fortunate Kerry really!
Mayo were leaving the ground before Alan Dillon lifted the first of the five in 2011. To say they care too much about it is mad tbh. Higgins looked like he was lifting the FBD title the face on him.
Dr. Hyde Park comes across horribly on television. There's a terrible bang of poverty, famine, coffins and stones about the place. At Croke Park and Thurles people queue for beer at half-time. You can imagine the spectators in Roscommon queueing at soup kitchens at half-time.
They really should build a car park on it, or something.
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 07:35:37 PM
Quote from: Hound on July 19, 2015, 07:32:19 PM
Quote from: galwayman on July 19, 2015, 06:56:41 PM
Our 2 points from play yesterday were both scored by wing backs.
Not good enough from the forwards regardless of the conditions or the amount of bodies in front of goal
I don't remember a more humiliating provincial final in the last 40 years.
In my view Mayo were very unlucky not to beat Kerry last year and would have beaten Donegal in the final. I expect a Dubs-Mayo semi this year and it would be a cracker.
Aiden O'Shea is some footballer
The one caveat I have against Mayo is that they celebrate winning the Nestor Cup far too much. In the big picture that cup is irrelevant.
Mayo would have beaten Kerry last year only for COC and Aido clashing heads coupled with Cormac Reillys refereeing display! Not sure of us beating Donegal (last year), they would have choked us! So it was all the same losing to a fortunate Kerry really!
Yeah,impossible to say in fairness. And someone like me saying I honestly believe Mayo would have taken them is of far less value than even a Nestor cup
Quote from: Sidney on July 19, 2015, 07:40:04 PM
Dr. Hyde Park comes across horribly on television. There's a terrible bang of poverty, famine, coffins and stones about the place. At Croke Park and Thurles people queue for beer at half-time. You can imagine the spectators in Roscommon queueing at soup kitchens at half-time.
They really should build a car park on it, or something.
The farmer that grazes it wouldn't be happy.
Quote from: Sidney on July 19, 2015, 07:40:04 PM
Dr. Hyde Park comes across horribly on television. There's a terrible bang of poverty, famine, coffins and stones about the place. At Croke Park and Thurles people queue for beer at half-time. You can imagine the spectators in Roscommon queueing at soup kitchens at half-time.
They really should build a car park on it, or something.
If a Q for beer is the nark of some type of well heeled modernity then I'll stick to the gentle past.
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 07:24:14 PM
Of course! Why so bitter? Jez, we know that more than anyone! We no more than Dublin deserve to win an AI. It's a comment from a former Manager. When we win it, we'll have deserved it!
Fair enough. Just a bit sick of the Mayo hype really. Dublin get no credit for dominating Leinster while Mayo are lauded for winning against even softer competition.
Massive credit to Dublin for winning the Leinster championship, I think we should drop everything else and talk about this. Such rubbish.
Mayo were brilliant today, are going route one this year and it suits them. I really think they can go all the way this time and bring the sam back to Connacht, if they do they will be hard to listen to but most Rossies will be behind them 100%
I won't be.
However I won't shout too hard against them.
Quote from: giveballaghback on July 19, 2015, 08:19:26 PM
Massive credit to Dublin for winning the Leinster championship, I think we should drop everything else and talk about this. Such rubbish.
Mayo were brilliant today, are going route one this year and it suits them. I really think they can go all the way this time and bring the sam back to Connacht, if they do they will be hard to listen to but most Rossies will be behind them 100%
Connacht is Connacht.
A potential Donegal then Dublin route to the AI will tell us if this year's team are a step above the last few years. I don't put much stock in what happened today.
Mayo were outstanding today, there's a huge gulf between the two teams in terms of physicality and pace and we just couldn't cope with it. Tough on the lads to be on the end of such a humiliating result but the way football has gone now you need to have good big physical athletic players and they are in short supply in Sligo at the minute, it was the same story with the minors who put in a dogged display but they just couldn't cope physically with Galway and were lucky to get a draw.
Mayo's back line must be a big worry for them given the joy we had with the limited ball we did get but I would suspect they'll tailor their plans for more threatening opponents.
Pat Hughes was about the only player we had up to it physically. Carew's done a good job and we've got some good young players but hard to see us doing anything when we don't have seem to have any big physical players up to the standard in the county. Parsons has really blossomed into a superb midfielder, makes it all the more sickening as he could make a huge difference to this team.
Not looking forward to the Tyrone game, hopefully the lads can regain a bit of respectability.
If Mayo are to win it this year, they'll most likely have to go through Donegal, Dublin and Kerry.
Not exactly a soft all-Ireland.
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on July 19, 2015, 08:50:21 PM
If Mayo are to win it this year, they'll most likely have to go through Donegal, Dublin and Kerry.
Not exactly a soft all-Ireland.
They won't get through all 3 of those!
Aidan O'Shea is a tank and could make all the difference this year but as good as Tom Parsons was today,Tom Parsons always seems like a bit of a flat track bully to me.
Tom Parsons looks great against the likes of Sligo & Roscommon, but Tom Parsons never does it against the big boys.
Maybe Tom Parsons has matured.
Quote from: screenexile on July 19, 2015, 08:52:07 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on July 19, 2015, 08:50:21 PM
If Mayo are to win it this year, they'll most likely have to go through Donegal, Dublin and Kerry.
Not exactly a soft all-Ireland.
They won't get through all 3 of those!
I'd not fear two of those!
Quote from: sligoman on July 19, 2015, 08:44:22 PM
Mayo were outstanding today, there's a huge gulf between the two teams in terms of physicality and pace and we just couldn't cope with it. Tough on the lads to be on the end of such a humiliating result but the way football has gone now you need to have good big physical athletic players and they are in short supply in Sligo at the minute, it was the same story with the minors who put in a dogged display but they just couldn't cope physically with Galway and were lucky to get a draw.
Mayo's back line must be a big worry for them given the joy we had with the limited ball we did get but I would suspect they'll tailor their plans for more threatening opponents.
Pat Hughes was about the only player we had up to it physically. Carew's done a good job and we've got some good young players but hard to see us doing anything when we don't have seem to have any big physical players up to the standard in the county. Parsons has really blossomed into a superb midfielder, makes it all the more sickening as he could make a huge difference to this team.
Not looking forward to the Tyrone game, hopefully the lads can regain a bit of respectability.
Can't agree with that bit Sligoman. He sent those lads out today like lambs to the slaughter with no game plan. There was no sweeper, no blanket, no defensive structure nothing to make the game competitive. AOS cleaned an experienced defender like Hanley against Galway and he expected a raw 19 year old who was a midfielder until this year to try to keep AOS quiet. There was no attempt to cut off the supply line. The u21s he managed got a similar hiding against Roscommon in the championship. He got lucky against a cocky, arrogant, injury plagued Roscommon team.
Finally any clown would know Mayo were going to push up aggressively on the Sligo kick outs yet we started with 2 midfielders under 6 feet. Gilmartin may not be the greatest player but we needed him in there to try and make the midfield area a fair contest.
That's it, rant over
I'm absolutely gutted after that display today. I honestly think that that hammering will set us back 10 years. Tyrone will beat us easily.
I believe Carew is doing a good job but we don't have the physicality to compete at higher level.
Quote from: SouthDublinBro on July 19, 2015, 08:09:30 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 07:24:14 PM
Of course! Why so bitter? Jez, we know that more than anyone! We no more than Dublin deserve to win an AI. It's a comment from a former Manager. When we win it, we'll have deserved it!
Fair enough. Just a bit sick of the Mayo hype really. Dublin get no credit for dominating Leinster while Mayo are lauded for winning against even softer competition.
Lauded?? By who?
By the sizable contingent of Mayo analysts and commentators in the media.
Quote from: SouthDublinBro on July 19, 2015, 08:09:30 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 07:24:14 PM
Of course! Why so bitter? Jez, we know that more than anyone! We no more than Dublin deserve to win an AI. It's a comment from a former Manager. When we win it, we'll have deserved it!
Fair enough. Just a bit sick of the Mayo hype really. Dublin get no credit for dominating Leinster while Mayo are lauded for winning against even softer competition.
Do you not read newspapers?
How bad must Roscommon be?
Quote from: SouthDublinBro on July 19, 2015, 10:34:37 PM
By the sizable contingent of Mayo analysts and commentators in the media.
Fair enough, Horan and Brady I suppose you're referring to. I suppose they should call it as it is and say that they've no backs and no forwards despite scoring 6-25 today and winning by 26 points.... (they are right about the full back line in particular, however)
Yes Sligo were rubbish today but Mayo did what they had to do and by God they kept going till the final whistle. The only worry for me is our full back line, as many people have called it they won't win an All Ireland with that full back line. They will probably struggle to win the next day too, Tyrone will come up with a plan to frustrate us, like they did in the league. Galway will have learned too that having played Mayo already to have a plan to deal with our long ball in to Aiden O'Shea route style of playing. For now however, I'll enjoy the next three weeks. There mightn't be much to enjoy afterwards.
EDIT: I don't know how I thought it was Tyrone v Galway. This backdoor stuff has me all confused. :-[ But Donegal will definitely have a plan for O'Shea with McGee battering the hell out of him...
Quote from: Jinxy on July 19, 2015, 08:53:27 PM
Aidan O'Shea is a tank and could make all the difference this year but as good as Parsons was today, he always seems like a bit of a flat track bully to me.
Looks great against the likes of Sligo & Roscommon, but never does it against the big boys.
Maybe he's matured.
He put in a great shift against Kerry down in Limerck last year
Quote from: whitey on July 19, 2015, 10:47:27 PM
Quote from: Jinxy on July 19, 2015, 08:53:27 PM
Aidan O'Shea is a tank and could make all the difference this year but as good as Parsons was today, he always seems like a bit of a flat track bully to me.
Looks great against the likes of Sligo & Roscommon, but never does it against the big boys.
Maybe he's matured.
He put in a great shift against Kerry down in Limerck last year
He put in a great shift in the Kerry game in Croker as well. And against Donegal and Tyrone in 2013. And Dublin in the semi 2012! You are right he has yet to do it against the big teams.
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 11:07:14 PM
Quote from: whitey on July 19, 2015, 10:47:27 PM
Quote from: Jinxy on July 19, 2015, 08:53:27 PM
Aidan O'Shea is a tank and could make all the difference this year but as good as Parsons was today, he always seems like a bit of a flat track bully to me.
Looks great against the likes of Sligo & Roscommon, but never does it against the big boys.
Maybe he's matured.
He put in a great shift against Kerry down in Limerck last year
He put in a great shift in the Kerry game in Croker as well. And against Donegal and Tyrone in 2013. And Dublin in the semi 2012! You are right he has yet to do it against the big teams.
..and he was beaten in his duel against Roscommon last year.
Quote from: Mano on July 19, 2015, 09:22:57 PM
Quote from: sligoman on July 19, 2015, 08:44:22 PM
Mayo were outstanding today, there's a huge gulf between the two teams in terms of physicality and pace and we just couldn't cope with it. Tough on the lads to be on the end of such a humiliating result but the way football has gone now you need to have good big physical athletic players and they are in short supply in Sligo at the minute, it was the same story with the minors who put in a dogged display but they just couldn't cope physically with Galway and were lucky to get a draw.
Mayo's back line must be a big worry for them given the joy we had with the limited ball we did get but I would suspect they'll tailor their plans for more threatening opponents.
Pat Hughes was about the only player we had up to it physically. Carew's done a good job and we've got some good young players but hard to see us doing anything when we don't have seem to have any big physical players up to the standard in the county. Parsons has really blossomed into a superb midfielder, makes it all the more sickening as he could make a huge difference to this team.
Not looking forward to the Tyrone game, hopefully the lads can regain a bit of respectability.
Can't agree with that bit Sligoman. He sent those lads out today like lambs to the slaughter with no game plan. There was no sweeper, no blanket, no defensive structure nothing to make the game competitive. AOS cleaned an experienced defender like Hanley against Galway and he expected a raw 19 year old who was a midfielder until this year to try to keep AOS quiet. There was no attempt to cut off the supply line. The u21s he managed got a similar hiding against Roscommon in the championship. He got lucky against a cocky, arrogant, injury plagued Roscommon team.
Finally any clown would know Mayo were going to push up aggressively on the Sligo kick outs yet we started with 2 midfielders under 6 feet. Gilmartin may not be the greatest player but we needed him in there to try and make the midfield area a fair contest.
That's it, rant over
No doubt he got it badly wrong today but we showed some good performances toward the end of the league and I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for today.
Awesome stuff from the lads today. Congrats to all involved. Big shout out to the new management, they have moved up in everyone's opinion. We might not go the whole way again but by f**k we will die trying!
Fair dues to the Sligo fans for sticking with your team despite the gap. We in Mayo know what that's like and he are a credit to her county for roaring them to the end. Go now and grab a scalp in the next round.m
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 11:07:14 PM
Quote from: whitey on July 19, 2015, 10:47:27 PM
Quote from: Jinxy on July 19, 2015, 08:53:27 PM
Aidan O'Shea is a tank and could make all the difference this year but as good as Parsons was today, he always seems like a bit of a flat track bully to me.
Looks great against the likes of Sligo & Roscommon, but never does it against the big boys.
Maybe he's matured.
He put in a great shift against Kerry down in Limerck last year
He put in a great shift in the Kerry game in Croker as well. And against Donegal and Tyrone in 2013. And Dublin in the semi 2012! You are right he has yet to do it against the big teams.
Parsons?
Sligo were awful today. If Mayo read too much into this display then they will come crashing to earth again. Time to wise up!
Quote from: Jinxy on July 20, 2015, 12:51:17 AM
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 11:07:14 PM
Quote from: whitey on July 19, 2015, 10:47:27 PM
Quote from: Jinxy on July 19, 2015, 08:53:27 PM
Aidan O'Shea is a tank and could make all the difference this year but as good as Parsons was today, he always seems like a bit of a flat track bully to me.
Looks great against the likes of Sligo & Roscommon, but never does it against the big boys.
Maybe he's matured.
He put in a great shift against Kerry down in Limerck last year
He put in a great shift in the Kerry game in Croker as well. And against Donegal and Tyrone in 2013. And Dublin in the semi 2012! You are right he has yet to do it against the big teams.
Parsons?
Sorry, I was wondering at that comment! Agreed on Parsons!
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 20, 2015, 01:14:10 AM
Quote from: Jinxy on July 20, 2015, 12:51:17 AM
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 11:07:14 PM
Quote from: whitey on July 19, 2015, 10:47:27 PM
Quote from: Jinxy on July 19, 2015, 08:53:27 PM
Aidan O'Shea is a tank and could make all the difference this year but as good as Parsons was today, he always seems like a bit of a flat track bully to me.
Looks great against the likes of Sligo & Roscommon, but never does it against the big boys.
Maybe he's matured.
He put in a great shift against Kerry down in Limerck last year
He put in a great shift in the Kerry game in Croker as well. And against Donegal and Tyrone in 2013. And Dublin in the semi 2012! You are right he has yet to do it against the big teams.
Parsons?
Sorry, I was wondering at that comment! Agreed on Parsons!
Parsons hasn't played against Roscommon at all in recent years Jinxy.
Quote from: Syferus on July 20, 2015, 01:16:54 AM
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 20, 2015, 01:14:10 AM
Quote from: Jinxy on July 20, 2015, 12:51:17 AM
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 19, 2015, 11:07:14 PM
Quote from: whitey on July 19, 2015, 10:47:27 PM
Quote from: Jinxy on July 19, 2015, 08:53:27 PM
Aidan O'Shea is a tank and could make all the difference this year but as good as Parsons was today, he always seems like a bit of a flat track bully to me.
Looks great against the likes of Sligo & Roscommon, but never does it against the big boys.
Maybe he's matured.
He put in a great shift against Kerry down in Limerck last year
He put in a great shift in the Kerry game in Croker as well. And against Donegal and Tyrone in 2013. And Dublin in the semi 2012! You are right he has yet to do it against the big teams.
Parsons?
Sorry, I was wondering at that comment! Agreed on Parsons!
Parsons hasn't played against Roscommon at all in recent years Jinxy.
Jesus, do you have to link every post back to Roscommon!?
We're Mayo we do what we want in Connacht .
Big mistake not taking oshea off at half time.
Quote from: didlyi on July 20, 2015, 12:56:46 AM
Sligo were awful today. If Mayo read too much into this display then they will come crashing to earth again. Time to wise up!
Wow, you don't say ::)
Quote from: rrhf on July 20, 2015, 06:59:32 AM
Big mistake not taking oshea off at half time.
I was saying the exact same.
Take him off and work on Plan B, because it's quite possible he could get injured or sent off in one of the big games to come, and then the game plan has to change.
Quote from: Jinxy on July 19, 2015, 08:53:27 PM
Aidan O'Shea is a tank and could make all the difference this year but as good as Parsons was today, he always seems like a bit of a flat track bully to me.
Looks great against the likes of Sligo & Roscommon, but never does it against the big boys.
Maybe he's matured.
???
What about his display against Donegal, the reigning AI champions in the Q/F in 2013?
You absolutely destroyed them from 1-15 that day Lar.
I'm talking about the tight championship games, where you need your midfielders to stand up and be counted.
I'm not having a go at the lad, he was very impressive yesterday, and if he takes that form forward then you have a great shot this year.
He looks in great shape too so now that midfield has serious physicality AND mobility.
More mobility than you'd have if AIDOXI was playing there.
Quote from: Lar Naparka on July 20, 2015, 09:33:26 AM
Quote from: Jinxy on July 19, 2015, 08:53:27 PM
Aidan O'Shea is a tank and could make all the difference this year but as good as Parsons was today, he always seems like a bit of a flat track bully to me.
Looks great against the likes of Sligo & Roscommon, but never does it against the big boys.
Maybe he's matured.
???
What about his display against Donegal, the reigning AI champions in the Q/F in 2013?
Jinxy is referring to Parsons, not AOS
I've edited my original post as quite a few of the Mayo lads are confused.
Great win yesterday, facile and all as it turned out to be. Five Connacht titles in a row is a massive achievement. Well done to the team and to H&C – a Connacht title and retaining D1 status was about what I had hoped for at the start of the year.
Tough day for Sligo yesterday, not nice getting a pasting like that as us Mayo fans know all too well. Hopefully they can regroup and beat Tyrone the next day. Apart from the lack of a plan to deal with AOS, the 5 years worth of top class S&C training by the Mayo players made the difference yesterday.
From a Mayo perspective, the good points were:
- AOS and COC were both excellent, they won't get that kind of space against the likes of Donegal but having the two of them up in the forwards along with Andy is definitely an improvement on the options we've had up to now
- DOC was very good in the first half, great movement, hard work and 4 points
- Parsons was v good as was B Moran when he came on. Was SOS injured or what?
- It was good to see Mayo working on the short kickouts even though we were dominating at MF, that's presumably with an eye on later in the year. Clarke was v good overall especially his save in the 1st half
- The forward line played much more as a unit, plenty of running off the shoulder and players making themselves available for a pass
- No new injuries
Things to work on:
- The FB line – conceded two goals and could easily have been 2-3 more. We'll win no All Ireland leaking goals. Caff & Cunniffe were both poor I thought, made a few individual mistakes that will lose matches. Even when we had an extra man back, he didn't seem to know what he was doing
- The quality of ball into AOS was patchy enough, some very good balls (esp the pass from COC out on the sideline for his 3rd goal) but some awful balls too even if AOS managed to salvage possession. Against the best defences, those balls will be swallowed up by the backs in demoralising fashion
So we're looking at the winners of Galway v Donegal in a QF – if both Galway & Tyrone win, are we still down to play Galway or would there be a draw to see who plays Mayo / Monaghan?
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 20, 2015, 10:35:41 AM
Great win yesterday, facile and all as it turned out to be. Five Connacht titles in a row is a massive achievement. Well done to the team and to H&C – a Connacht title and retaining D1 status was about what I had hoped for at the start of the year.
Tough day for Sligo yesterday, not nice getting a pasting like that as us Mayo fans know all too well. Hopefully they can regroup and beat Tyrone the next day. Apart from the lack of a plan to deal with AOS, the 5 years worth of top class S&C training by the Mayo players made the difference yesterday.
From a Mayo perspective, the good points were:
- AOS and COC were both excellent, they won't get that kind of space against the likes of Donegal but having the two of them up in the forwards along with Andy is definitely an improvement on the options we've had up to now
- DOC was very good in the first half, great movement, hard work and 4 points
- Parsons was v good as was B Moran when he came on. Was SOS injured or what?
- It was good to see Mayo working on the short kickouts even though we were dominating at MF, that's presumably with an eye on later in the year. Clarke was v good overall especially his save in the 1st half
- The forward line played much more as a unit, plenty of running off the shoulder and players making themselves available for a pass
- No new injuries
Things to work on:
- The FB line – conceded two goals and could easily have been 2-3 more. We'll win no All Ireland leaking goals. Caff & Cunniffe were both poor I thought, made a few individual mistakes that will lose matches. Even when we had an extra man back, he didn't seem to know what he was doing
- The quality of ball into AOS was patchy enough, some very good balls (esp the pass from COC out on the sideline for his 3rd goal) but some awful balls too even if AOS managed to salvage possession. Against the best defences, those balls will be swallowed up by the backs in demoralising fashion
So we're looking at the winners of Galway v Donegal in a QF – if both Galway & Tyrone win, are we still down to play Galway or would there be a draw to see who plays Mayo / Monaghan?
Yes- Groin strain.
Quote from: Jinxy on July 20, 2015, 08:51:43 AM
Quote from: rrhf on July 20, 2015, 06:59:32 AM
Big mistake not taking oshea off at half time.
I was saying the exact same.
Take him off and work on Plan B, because it's quite possible he could get injured or sent off in one of the big games to come, and then the game plan has to change.
During the game I was thinking the same thing, take him off and spare him more than anything. As for the plan B. In Noel and Pats defence, we know what plan B is and its a running game which they have off to a tee (and was used yesterday too). Long ball in combined with a running game, I don't think we'll see too many more plans in attack. As for the other end.......
Thought it a great gesture by AOS not to celebrate his goals what with it being the 100th year anniversary of The Wild Swans At Coole poem.
Any word on Seamus O'Shea? Was he injured? Will he be ready for Donegal?
Quote from: Mayo4Sam14 on July 20, 2015, 12:46:00 PM
Any word on Seamus O'Shea? Was he injured? Will he be ready for Donegal?
Not giving the neighbours much of a chance against Donegal then! :P
Just a note on the Hyde - considering the rain, the pitch held up well yesterday, we were on it afterwards and it was in very good nick. Traffic wasn't too bad getting in and out either (a breeze compared to Salthill) but the terrace is a complete disaster when you have kids with you - we were in early and stood right down at the front but there's a load of f*cking hoardings blocking the view for kids. I won't be back with young ones again til it's redeveloped
Quote from: ONeill on July 20, 2015, 12:07:13 PM
Thought it a great gesture by AOS not to celebrate his goals what with it being the 100th year anniversary of The Wild Swans At Coole poem.
May I say O'Neill it is very considerate of you to acknowledge his great gesture. It means a lot to the people of Mayo and further afield.
Thought the pitch was heavy and the grass/clover on the long side. Very uneven surface in places. How we scored 6-25 on that surface I ll never know. Also testament to the conditioning of players like Boyle. Doc, DOC, Parsons etc that could go for 70mins on that leg sapping surface.
Delighted by nearly everything yesterday. Everything has been said already probably.
Yes the team has come on since Horan. Tom Parsons was my motm. It s like getting an extra 5-10% if he can remain fit and well. Clarkey back is huge too. DOC a huge find.
We re set up better and conceding 2- 11 was down to individual problems rather than a system failure. Arguably our 3 poorest performers were in the full back line. Marren gave zippy enough of it and both Caff and Cunniffe did a bit of flapping. Tom is terrible with the ball in the air. Would Barrett and Keane improve things? Whoever is there needs to man up.
Looks like Mayos next match will be on sky. Not good for the armchair fans.
http://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2015/07/20/4039028-mayo-gaa-fans-dismayed-over-tv-bombshell/ (http://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2015/07/20/4039028-mayo-gaa-fans-dismayed-over-tv-bombshell/)
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 20, 2015, 06:23:02 PM
Looks like Mayos next match will be on sky. Not good for the armchair fans.
http://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2015/07/20/4039028-mayo-gaa-fans-dismayed-over-tv-bombshell/ (http://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2015/07/20/4039028-mayo-gaa-fans-dismayed-over-tv-bombshell/)
Should mean more supporters will travel or the armchair supporters will be forced to watch the game in the pub?
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 20, 2015, 10:35:41 AM
Great win yesterday, facile and all as it turned out to be. Five Connacht titles in a row is a massive achievement. Well done to the team and to H&C – a Connacht title and retaining D1 status was about what I had hoped for at the start of the year.
Tough day for Sligo yesterday, not nice getting a pasting like that as us Mayo fans know all too well. Hopefully they can regroup and beat Tyrone the next day. Apart from the lack of a plan to deal with AOS, the 5 years worth of top class S&C training by the Mayo players made the difference yesterday.
From a Mayo perspective, the good points were:
- AOS and COC were both excellent, they won't get that kind of space against the likes of Donegal but having the two of them up in the forwards along with Andy is definitely an improvement on the options we've had up to now
- DOC was very good in the first half, great movement, hard work and 4 points
- Parsons was v good as was B Moran when he came on. Was SOS injured or what?
- It was good to see Mayo working on the short kickouts even though we were dominating at MF, that's presumably with an eye on later in the year. Clarke was v good overall especially his save in the 1st half
- The forward line played much more as a unit, plenty of running off the shoulder and players making themselves available for a pass
- No new injuries
Things to work on:
- The FB line – conceded two goals and could easily have been 2-3 more. We'll win no All Ireland leaking goals. Caff & Cunniffe were both poor I thought, made a few individual mistakes that will lose matches. Even when we had an extra man back, he didn't seem to know what he was doing
- The quality of ball into AOS was patchy enough, some very good balls (esp the pass from COC out on the sideline for his 3rd goal) but some awful balls too even if AOS managed to salvage possession. Against the best defences, those balls will be swallowed up by the backs in demoralising fashion
So we're looking at the winners of Galway v Donegal in a QF – if both Galway & Tyrone win, are we still down to play Galway or would there be a draw to see who plays Mayo / Monaghan?
If both Galway and Tyrone win, Mayo will play Tyrone as repeat pairings are prevented where possible.
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 20, 2015, 06:23:02 PM
Looks like Mayos next match will be on sky. Not good for the armchair fans.
http://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2015/07/20/4039028-mayo-gaa-fans-dismayed-over-tv-bombshell/ (http://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2015/07/20/4039028-mayo-gaa-fans-dismayed-over-tv-bombshell/)
Tut, tut tv bombshell my arse.
Yeah there might be a few housebound older people affected and that's a shame.
But everybody else can go watch the game if they choose to. Sky paid good money to cover these games and their coverage is quite good. Am I missing something?
Quote from: moysider on July 20, 2015, 09:43:03 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 20, 2015, 06:23:02 PM
Looks like Mayos next match will be on sky. Not good for the armchair fans.
http://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2015/07/20/4039028-mayo-gaa-fans-dismayed-over-tv-bombshell/ (http://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2015/07/20/4039028-mayo-gaa-fans-dismayed-over-tv-bombshell/)
Tut, tut tv bombshell my arse.
Yeah there might be a few housebound older people affected and that's a shame.
But everybody else can go watch the game if they choose to. Sky paid good money to cover these games and their coverage is quite good. Am I missing something?
Hardly a bombshell either. It was well known in advance that the quarter finals on August the 8th, which Mayo had hopes of getting there were on Sky. It is a pity on those who cannot go, or people who are tied to things and don't have sky. But it isn't a 'bombshell'.
No they are dead right. This super free scoring mayo juggernaut with the new keiran Donaghy on board are only available to the privileged few. Last year they took them to limerick also....
Quote from: rrhf on July 20, 2015, 09:49:01 PM
No they are dead right. This super free scoring mayo juggernaut with the new keiran Donaghy on board are only available to the privileged few. Last year they took them to limerick also....
Aw well, it will be the last we will ever see of the Mayo juggernaut this year if last year in Limerick is anything to go by... I'm sure that's what you're getting at. ::)
Ye ve me lost anyway ???
Aidan O'Shea being marked during yesterday's game:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10410654_926536360746287_5726372755473676283_n.jpg?oh=98dade0b28b589146e97b58b267cbdad&oe=5654983B)
Nice phota Sy.
There was one in a paper today of a young Sligo fan taking a selfie with The Bear.
Who the f*ck was yer man giving Keith Higgins the cup?? Some man for talking rubbish, he'd remind you of a boring hoor at a wedding or something
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 20, 2015, 11:50:45 PM
Who the f*ck was yer man giving Keith Higgins the cup?? Some man for talking rubbish, he'd remind you of a boring hoor at a wedding or something
The Rossie obsession doesn't end with ye lads!! Mick Rock, your Connacht GAA president, is the man you're insulting I assume.
Quote from: Syferus on July 21, 2015, 12:18:03 AM
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 20, 2015, 11:50:45 PM
Who the f*ck was yer man giving Keith Higgins the cup?? Some man for talking rubbish, he'd remind you of a boring hoor at a wedding or something
The Rossie obsession doesn't end with ye lads!! Mick Rock, your Connacht GAA president, is the man you're insulting I assume.
Must be, you'd swear he was making an acceptance speech the way he went on
Quote from: Syferus on July 21, 2015, 12:18:03 AM
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 20, 2015, 11:50:45 PM
Who the f*ck was yer man giving Keith Higgins the cup?? Some man for talking rubbish, he'd remind you of a boring hoor at a wedding or something
The Rossie obsession doesn't end with ye lads!! Mick Rock, your Connacht GAA president, is the man you're insulting I assume.
Considering he didn't know who he was, it's hard to find a 'Rossie twist' to that one... Carry on regardless. Btw is he any relation to Jim Rock who's involved in Castlebar Mitchels?
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Quote from: Syferus on July 21, 2015, 12:18:03 AM
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 20, 2015, 11:50:45 PM
Who the f*ck was yer man giving Keith Higgins the cup?? Some man for talking rubbish, he'd remind you of a boring hoor at a wedding or something
The Rossie obsession doesn't end with ye lads!! Mick Rock, your Connacht GAA president, is the man you're insulting I assume.
Must be, you'd swear he was making an acceptance speech the way he went on
Second captains did a skit on it. Mick Rock...great name it must be said, solid.
Sorry for not posting til now - I'm not the type for ducking but just didn't get a minute to do it. Congrats to Mayo. Very strong all over and it will take a really, really good team to beat them. That game did them no good though. It was a disgrace and I lay the vast majority of the blame at the management's door. As Mano rightly said - we were lambs to the slaughter with absolutely no game plan. Some in Sligo are willing to give management a free pass because we've made some progress (weren't fighting relegation and beat a dreadful and totally complacent Roscommon team) but the magnitude of the mistakes must surely be taken into account. I never believed we'd win the game and didn't even back Sligo +7 but thought we'd be competitive. We should have been.
As for Hyde Park - thought it was grand. I took a longer route than most and had literally no traffic. Met a few sound Mayo folk (honestly - they exist - who knew!!!!) behind the goal at the town end who in a funny way made the debacle slightly less painful. They were sympathetic but Gaels (who know everyone has their pride) so they tried not to be, if you get my meaning. I'll remember them for that. Got a bagful of free protein shakes which was possibly the highlight of the day!!!!
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 22, 2015, 12:16:47 AM
Sorry for not posting til now - I'm not the type for ducking but just didn't get a minute to do it. Congrats to Mayo. Very strong all over and it will take a really, really good team to beat them. That game did them no good though. It was a disgrace and I lay the vast majority of the blame at the management's door. As Mano rightly said - we were lambs to the slaughter with absolutely no game plan. Some in Sligo are willing to give management a free pass because we've made some progress (weren't fighting relegation and beat a dreadful and totally complacent Roscommon team) but the magnitude of the mistakes must surely be taken into account. I never believed we'd win the game and didn't even back Sligo +7 but thought we'd be competitive. We should have been.
As for Hyde Park - thought it was grand. I took a longer route than most and had literally no traffic. Met a few sound Mayo folk (honestly - they exist - who knew!!!!) behind the goal at the town end who in a funny way made the debacle slightly less painful. They were sympathetic but Gaels (who know everyone has their pride) so they tried not to be, if you get my meaning. I'll remember them for that. Got a bagful of free protein shakes which was possibly the highlight of the day!!!!
Could have been my gang Magpie! We were there.
I dunno how ye could have been more competitive though. Forwards did very well. But it was always going to be a hard game to manage for Sligo. This Mayo team does not get much respect ( no Mayo team ever does really), but they are probably the best we ve seen. Galway 98 - 01 would not have done that to a Sligo team. Neither would Ros 77-80.
I remember the 2002? final v Galway in Castlebar. Sligo had a real shout in that game. I was iffy about the way they set up. Cosgrave was left picking up Joyce. I remember shouting 'he s done him' when Joyce got behind him while the ball was in flight. That decided it but back then things were different.
Lots of good footballers on that Sligo team. The problem is though getting bigger men that can play as well. Conditioning and getting promoted. For a start I d have that full back in midfield where he can play a bit of football ( which he can) rather than have him hung out to dry at fb. I don t think Sligo need to beat themselves up too much.
Good to see someone praising Hyde Pk Seànie :)
Note your comment about us but we effd up against Fermanagh too so we have problems.
I hope you stayed to the end for the players' sakes. Big chat on Shannonside yesterday about the Sligo ( bandwagon) supporters leaving so early.( Finnegan the smug Rhu making a meal of it but had to admit his sons refuse to wear Rhu jerseys. Told him they were Rossies and only wear the Primrose and Blue ;D)
Good luck v Tyrone, hope ye can restore a bit of pride.
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 20, 2015, 11:50:45 PM
Who the f*ck was yer man giving Keith Higgins the cup?? Some man for talking rubbish, he'd remind you of a boring hoor at a wedding or something
I thought the same thing myself...he reminded me of that priest with the mustache from Father Ted who had to bore the arse of everyone
Quote from: moysider on July 22, 2015, 01:01:28 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 22, 2015, 12:16:47 AM
Sorry for not posting til now - I'm not the type for ducking but just didn't get a minute to do it. Congrats to Mayo. Very strong all over and it will take a really, really good team to beat them. That game did them no good though. It was a disgrace and I lay the vast majority of the blame at the management's door. As Mano rightly said - we were lambs to the slaughter with absolutely no game plan. Some in Sligo are willing to give management a free pass because we've made some progress (weren't fighting relegation and beat a dreadful and totally complacent Roscommon team) but the magnitude of the mistakes must surely be taken into account. I never believed we'd win the game and didn't even back Sligo +7 but thought we'd be competitive. We should have been.
As for Hyde Park - thought it was grand. I took a longer route than most and had literally no traffic. Met a few sound Mayo folk (honestly - they exist - who knew!!!!) behind the goal at the town end who in a funny way made the debacle slightly less painful. They were sympathetic but Gaels (who know everyone has their pride) so they tried not to be, if you get my meaning. I'll remember them for that. Got a bagful of free protein shakes which was possibly the highlight of the day!!!!
Could have been my gang Magpie! We were there.
I dunno how ye could have been more competitive though. Forwards did very well. But it was always going to be a hard game to manage for Sligo. This Mayo team does not get much respect ( no Mayo team ever does really), but they are probably the best we ve seen. Galway 98 - 01 would not have done that to a Sligo team.
Markievicz Park 2000
SLIGO 0-4 GALWAY 0-22
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on July 22, 2015, 03:23:33 AM
Quote from: moysider on July 22, 2015, 01:01:28 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 22, 2015, 12:16:47 AM
Sorry for not posting til now - I'm not the type for ducking but just didn't get a minute to do it. Congrats to Mayo. Very strong all over and it will take a really, really good team to beat them. That game did them no good though. It was a disgrace and I lay the vast majority of the blame at the management's door. As Mano rightly said - we were lambs to the slaughter with absolutely no game plan. Some in Sligo are willing to give management a free pass because we've made some progress (weren't fighting relegation and beat a dreadful and totally complacent Roscommon team) but the magnitude of the mistakes must surely be taken into account. I never believed we'd win the game and didn't even back Sligo +7 but thought we'd be competitive. We should have been.
As for Hyde Park - thought it was grand. I took a longer route than most and had literally no traffic. Met a few sound Mayo folk (honestly - they exist - who knew!!!!) behind the goal at the town end who in a funny way made the debacle slightly less painful. They were sympathetic but Gaels (who know everyone has their pride) so they tried not to be, if you get my meaning. I'll remember them for that. Got a bagful of free protein shakes which was possibly the highlight of the day!!!!
Could have been my gang Magpie! We were there.
I dunno how ye could have been more competitive though. Forwards did very well. But it was always going to be a hard game to manage for Sligo. This Mayo team does not get much respect ( no Mayo team ever does really), but they are probably the best we ve seen. Galway 98 - 01 would not have done that to a Sligo team.
Markievicz Park 2000
SLIGO 0-4 GALWAY 0-22
Thanks GBB, needed reminding of that one. Poured down rain too that day to add to our woes.
The sligo management should take a lot of blame for the nature of the defeat although no matter what they did they still would have been beaten. The fact is Mayo are a way better team than Sligo and it wouldve taken a really really complacent approach by mayo to let Sligo have a sniff. It was obvious early doors that that wasnt going to happen.
Felt very sorry for the Sligo FB line who were afforded no protection by the way the team set up and out the field there was also no presure on the ball going in. Add to that the fact that Mayo were wise to Sligos kick out strategy to such an extend as I swear the Sligo keeper was scratching his head for half the match.
I Mayo played Dublin or Kerry in the morning, even with the players at their disposal, they would not leave Aidan O Shea one to one within 20m of the goals - Why Sligos management thought that was a good idea is incredible.
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on July 22, 2015, 03:23:33 AM
Quote from: moysider on July 22, 2015, 01:01:28 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 22, 2015, 12:16:47 AM
Sorry for not posting til now - I'm not the type for ducking but just didn't get a minute to do it. Congrats to Mayo. Very strong all over and it will take a really, really good team to beat them. That game did them no good though. It was a disgrace and I lay the vast majority of the blame at the management's door. As Mano rightly said - we were lambs to the slaughter with absolutely no game plan. Some in Sligo are willing to give management a free pass because we've made some progress (weren't fighting relegation and beat a dreadful and totally complacent Roscommon team) but the magnitude of the mistakes must surely be taken into account. I never believed we'd win the game and didn't even back Sligo +7 but thought we'd be competitive. We should have been.
As for Hyde Park - thought it was grand. I took a longer route than most and had literally no traffic. Met a few sound Mayo folk (honestly - they exist - who knew!!!!) behind the goal at the town end who in a funny way made the debacle slightly less painful. They were sympathetic but Gaels (who know everyone has their pride) so they tried not to be, if you get my meaning. I'll remember them for that. Got a bagful of free protein shakes which was possibly the highlight of the day!!!!
Could have been my gang Magpie! We were there.
I dunno how ye could have been more competitive though. Forwards did very well. But it was always going to be a hard game to manage for Sligo. This Mayo team does not get much respect ( no Mayo team ever does really), but they are probably the best we ve seen. Galway 98 - 01 would not have done that to a Sligo team.
Markievicz Park 2000
SLIGO 0-4 GALWAY 0-22
I'll never forget that day. Lashing rain, think Galway had 14 points on the scoreboard before we finally registered one, Neil Finnegan putting them over from all angles. We had just beaten Mayo in the QF at Markieveicz and would have went into that game with a good deal of confidence.
It was probably worse than Sunday as we had a good team back then and would strongly have fancied taking Galway.
Quote from: Rossfan on July 22, 2015, 01:19:17 AM
I hope you stayed to the end for the players' sakes. Big chat on Shannonside yesterday about the Sligo ( bandwagon) supporters leaving so early.
Where I was, very few Sligo supporters left early which is a credit to them given the scoreline. I was at the Munster final last year and half way through the second half, a small shower of rain nearly emptied the place of Cork supporters
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 22, 2015, 08:48:12 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on July 22, 2015, 01:19:17 AM
I hope you stayed to the end for the players' sakes. Big chat on Shannonside yesterday about the Sligo ( bandwagon) supporters leaving so early.
Where I was, very few Sligo supporters left early which is a credit to them given the scoreline. I was at the Munster final last year and half way through the second half, a small shower of rain nearly emptied the place of Cork supporters
That family had be back for their dinner I heard to be fair to them
Some of ye Mayo lads should ease off on the whinging and complaining. It's referees, venues, how ye're management were selected, ticket allocations and where in the ground those tickets are for, Hyde Park, anything to do with Roscommon etc. And now the latest one!! The quality of speech delivered by someone presenting ye with the Nestor Cup!! If he said very little, he'd have probably been accused of being bitter towards Mayo...Go on lads, ye have an outstanding team, full of class with a loyal support. Some of that support need to show a bit of class as well and not be bitching about every little thing..This could yet turn out to be the best year of ye're lives. Enjoy it.
Quote from: ballinaman on July 22, 2015, 08:53:04 AM
Quote from: macdanger2 on July 22, 2015, 08:48:12 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on July 22, 2015, 01:19:17 AM
I hope you stayed to the end for the players' sakes. Big chat on Shannonside yesterday about the Sligo ( bandwagon) supporters leaving so early.
Where I was, very few Sligo supporters left early which is a credit to them given the scoreline. I was at the Munster final last year and half way through the second half, a small shower of rain nearly emptied the place of Cork supporters
That family had be back for their dinner I heard to be fair to them
;D
Quote from: Shrewdness on July 22, 2015, 08:58:56 AM
Some of ye Mayo lads should ease off on the whinging and complaining. It's referees, venues, how ye're management were selected, ticket allocations and where in the ground those tickets are for, Hyde Park, anything to do with Roscommon etc. And now the latest one!! The quality of speech delivered by someone presenting ye with the Nestor Cup!! If he said very little, he'd have probably been accused of being bitter towards Mayo...Go on lads, ye have an outstanding team, full of class with a loyal support. Some of that support need to show a bit of class as well and not be bitching about every little thing..This could yet turn out to be the best year of ye're lives. Enjoy it.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Jesus, the Rossies are nothing if not defensive, both Carew and H&C could learn a thing or two from ye!!!
Quote from: Shrewdness on July 22, 2015, 08:58:56 AM
Some of ye Mayo lads should ease off on the whinging and complaining. It's referees, venues, how ye're management were selected, ticket allocations and where in the ground those tickets are for, Hyde Park, anything to do with Roscommon etc. And now the latest one!! The quality of speech delivered by someone presenting ye with the Nestor Cup!! If he said very little, he'd have probably been accused of being bitter towards Mayo...Go on lads, ye have an outstanding team, full of class with a loyal support. Some of that support need to show a bit of class as well and not be bitching about every little thing..This could yet turn out to be the best year of ye're lives. Enjoy it.
What about that Roscommon steward on the town end terrace who was farting consistently through the game? Surely you can't defend that shrew? And there were no flakes left for a 99 in the garage on the way home. Absolute fcukers.
Quote from: moysider on July 22, 2015, 01:01:28 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 22, 2015, 12:16:47 AM
Sorry for not posting til now - I'm not the type for ducking but just didn't get a minute to do it. Congrats to Mayo. Very strong all over and it will take a really, really good team to beat them. That game did them no good though. It was a disgrace and I lay the vast majority of the blame at the management's door. As Mano rightly said - we were lambs to the slaughter with absolutely no game plan. Some in Sligo are willing to give management a free pass because we've made some progress (weren't fighting relegation and beat a dreadful and totally complacent Roscommon team) but the magnitude of the mistakes must surely be taken into account. I never believed we'd win the game and didn't even back Sligo +7 but thought we'd be competitive. We should have been.
As for Hyde Park - thought it was grand. I took a longer route than most and had literally no traffic. Met a few sound Mayo folk (honestly - they exist - who knew!!!!) behind the goal at the town end who in a funny way made the debacle slightly less painful. They were sympathetic but Gaels (who know everyone has their pride) so they tried not to be, if you get my meaning. I'll remember them for that. Got a bagful of free protein shakes which was possibly the highlight of the day!!!!
Could have been my gang Magpie! We were there.
I dunno how ye could have been more competitive though. Forwards did very well. But it was always going to be a hard game to manage for Sligo. This Mayo team does not get much respect ( no Mayo team ever does really), but they are probably the best we ve seen. Galway 98 - 01 would not have done that to a Sligo team. Neither would Ros 77-80.
I remember the 2002? final v Galway in Castlebar. Sligo had a real shout in that game. I was iffy about the way they set up. Cosgrave was left picking up Joyce. I remember shouting 'he s done him' when Joyce got behind him while the ball was in flight. That decided it but back then things were different.
Lots of good footballers on that Sligo team. The problem is though getting bigger men that can play as well. Conditioning and getting promoted. For a start I d have that full back in midfield where he can play a bit of football ( which he can) rather than have him hung out to dry at fb. I don t think Sligo need to beat themselves up too much.
Arf, Galway were more concerned with saving their best performance for the biggest game of the season in 98 and 2001.
Quote from: Shrewdness on July 22, 2015, 08:58:56 AM
Some of ye Mayo lads should ease off on the whinging and complaining. It's referees, venues, how ye're management were selected, ticket allocations and where in the ground those tickets are for, Hyde Park, anything to do with Roscommon etc. And now the latest one!! The quality of speech delivered by someone presenting ye with the Nestor Cup!! If he said very little, he'd have probably been accused of being bitter towards Mayo...Go on lads, ye have an outstanding team, full of class with a loyal support. Some of that support need to show a bit of class as well and not be bitching about every little thing..This could yet turn out to be the best year of ye're lives. Enjoy it.
In fairness Mayo fans do like to have a whinge and a moan. Although I can understand their anger at the Limerick venue debacle and Cormac Reilly referring performance last year. Personally I didn't understand their issues with Hyde Park. The pitch stood up well despite the inclement weather of the day before. The standing on the terraces can be a bit of a discomfort for older patrons and also for the youngsters to get a view but overall I thought the venue was fine.
Mayo have a fantastic team and backroom staff who always give of their best no matter who they are playing so I suppose they have to direct the complaints somewhere.
Quote from: Shrewdness on July 22, 2015, 08:58:56 AM
Some of ye Mayo lads should ease off on the whinging and complaining. It's referees, venues, how ye're management were selected, ticket allocations and where in the ground those tickets are for, Hyde Park, anything to do with Roscommon etc. And now the latest one!! The quality of speech delivered by someone presenting ye with the Nestor Cup!! If he said very little, he'd have probably been accused of being bitter towards Mayo...Go on lads, ye have an outstanding team, full of class with a loyal support. Some of that support need to show a bit of class as well and not be bitching about every little thing..This could yet turn out to be the best year of ye're lives. Enjoy it.
Jeez, Shrewdy, me oul'buddy, you need to get rid of your Mayo persecution complex before it takes over completely and you wind up like Rossfan. ;D
We weren't the only ones to complain about the choice of venue, were we?
If you care to remember, the Sligo CB complained as well- and with damned good reason too. You are complaining about Mayo fans wanting to know where in the ground their tickets were for!
FFS, what did you expect them to do?
That's something that should have been sorted out long before the start so you wouldn't have hordes of fan searching about for their seats and getting in the way of others.
The fact that a Roscommon man made the speech doesn't bother me. The fact that he blathered on for so long with so little to say did. If it was a warm, sunny day and I were to know that he is so long-winded , I'd have brought a rucksack along and ask somebody to wake me up when he ran short of breath.
Do you see what i'm saying Lar?. Still complaining .
I thought it was a great speech.
Quote from: Jinxy on July 22, 2015, 12:07:08 PM
I thought it was a great speech.
Could have been. Wasn t listening. Switch off for species. Something I learned to do to survive.
Quote from: Mano on July 22, 2015, 11:17:25 AM
Quote from: Shrewdness on July 22, 2015, 08:58:56 AM
Some of ye Mayo lads should ease off on the whinging and complaining. It's referees, venues, how ye're management were selected, ticket allocations and where in the ground those tickets are for, Hyde Park, anything to do with Roscommon etc. And now the latest one!! The quality of speech delivered by someone presenting ye with the Nestor Cup!! If he said very little, he'd have probably been accused of being bitter towards Mayo...Go on lads, ye have an outstanding team, full of class with a loyal support. Some of that support need to show a bit of class as well and not be bitching about every little thing..This could yet turn out to be the best year of ye're lives. Enjoy it.
In fairness Mayo fans do like to have a whinge and a moan. Although I can understand their anger at the Limerick venue debacle and Cormac Reilly referring performance last year. Personally I didn't understand their issues with Hyde Park. The pitch stood up well despite the inclement weather of the day before. The standing on the terraces can be a bit of a discomfort for older patrons and also for the youngsters to get a view but overall I thought the venue was fine.
Mayo have a fantastic team and backroom staff who always give of their best no matter who they are playing so I suppose they have to direct the complaints somewhere.
There are bog roads in Offaly more level than the pitch at Hyde park, its a total shite hole in my opinion. Whats worse its been like that for decades and nothing seems to have changed. I can handle the old looking ground but surely something can be done about the pitch?
Given that it was a famous occasion - Mayo winning 5 in a row (the bashdards) - I thought The Rock did a great job of being in the zeitgeist. Should Mayo win the All-Ireland (God preserve us), I would hope 10 minutes will be spared on the DVD so future generations can enjoy the speech. The crowds on the pitch was nice to see, a thing of the past for most football grounds. Awful that Ros town ran out of icecream but certainly down through the years I've always noticed the Mayo supporters old and new have to be sluppering at a big old ice-cream cone on their way to find their car past the mart but in fairness always kind enough to say "hard luck lads" before they go back to the slurp slurp slurph ah feckit it's melting.
Quote from: Lar Naparka on July 22, 2015, 11:34:22 AM
We weren't the only ones to complain about the choice of venue, were we?
If you care to remember, the Sligo CB complained as well- and with damned good reason too
Was just a untrue rumour that spread around during the build up it seems.
Roscommon County Board Chairman Michael Fahey quote.
Quotesome of the stuff that has been said and written is utterly untrue. The harsh reality is that a Connacht final in Salthill would have resulted in traffic problems at the height of the summer," he stated.
The chairman confirmed that Sligo had opted for Dr. Hyde Park and that the capacity of the stadium would be raised from 18,900 to 23,500 for the provincial showpiece on Sunday week.
"Sligo had the choice where the game would take place. They were obviously reluctant going to Castlebar. Pearse Stadium has issues in relation to traffic, so they chose the Hyde.
Out of interest did it reach the 23,500 capacity on Sunday?
Quote from: Blowitupref on July 22, 2015, 02:27:58 PM
Quote from: Lar Naparka on July 22, 2015, 11:34:22 AM
We weren't the only ones to complain about the choice of venue, were we?
If you care to remember, the Sligo CB complained as well- and with damned good reason too
Was just a untrue rumour that spread around during the build up it seems.
Roscommon County Board Chairman Michael Fahey quote.
Quotesome of the stuff that has been said and written is utterly untrue. The harsh reality is that a Connacht final in Salthill would have resulted in traffic problems at the height of the summer," he stated.
The chairman confirmed that Sligo had opted for Dr. Hyde Park and that the capacity of the stadium would be raised from 18,900 to 23,500 for the provincial showpiece on Sunday week.
"Sligo had the choice where the game would take place. They were obviously reluctant going to Castlebar. Pearse Stadium has issues in relation to traffic, so they chose the Hyde.
Out of interest did it reach the 23,500 capacity on Sunday?
It was announced as a sell out with no tickets to be sold outside the ground, so I presume it did (allowing for no-shows on the day).
Another successfully hosted Connacht final and not a single Mayo supporter was locked in a porta-potty and rolled down the Golf Links Road exit, much as we'd have liked to.
Quote from: weareros on July 22, 2015, 01:29:36 PM
Given that it was a famous occasion - Mayo winning 5 in a row (the bashdards) - I thought The Rock did a great job of being in the zeitgeist. Should Mayo win the All-Ireland (God preserve us), I would hope 10 minutes will be spared on the DVD so future generations can enjoy the speech. The crowds on the pitch was nice to see, a thing of the past for most football grounds. Awful that Ros town ran out of icecream but certainly down through the years I've always noticed the Mayo supporters old and new have to be sluppering at a big old ice-cream cone on their way to find their car past the mart but in fairness always kind enough to say "hard luck lads" before they go back to the slurp slurp slurph ah feckit it's melting.
Will the other four hours be available on a DVD of its own??
Quote from: mylestheslasher on July 22, 2015, 01:22:45 PM
Quote from: Mano on July 22, 2015, 11:17:25 AM
Quote from: Shrewdness on July 22, 2015, 08:58:56 AM
Some of ye Mayo lads should ease off on the whinging and complaining. It's referees, venues, how ye're management were selected, ticket allocations and where in the ground those tickets are for, Hyde Park, anything to do with Roscommon etc. And now the latest one!! The quality of speech delivered by someone presenting ye with the Nestor Cup!! If he said very little, he'd have probably been accused of being bitter towards Mayo...Go on lads, ye have an outstanding team, full of class with a loyal support. Some of that support need to show a bit of class as well and not be bitching about every little thing..This could yet turn out to be the best year of ye're lives. Enjoy it.
In fairness Mayo fans do like to have a whinge and a moan. Although I can understand their anger at the Limerick venue debacle and Cormac Reilly referring performance last year. Personally I didn't understand their issues with Hyde Park. The pitch stood up well despite the inclement weather of the day before. The standing on the terraces can be a bit of a discomfort for older patrons and also for the youngsters to get a view but overall I thought the venue was fine.
Mayo have a fantastic team and backroom staff who always give of their best no matter who they are playing so I suppose they have to direct the complaints somewhere.
There are bog roads in Offaly more level than the pitch at Hyde park, its a total shite hole in my opinion. Whats worse its been like that for decades and nothing seems to have changed. I can handle the old looking ground but surely something can be done about the pitch?
They can't touch it, it's technically a nature reserve.
There are several species of small indigenous birds that are found nesting only within the long grass of the Hyde.
Birds such as the Roscommon Warbler, the Cake Wren and the rarest of them all, the Great Syferus Tit.
Quote from: Blowitupref on July 22, 2015, 02:27:58 PM
Out of interest did it reach the 23,500 capacity on Sunday?
Attendance was announced as 23,200 or so but apparently it was a sell-out so the rest are either miscounted or bought tickets and didn't show
Location-wise, the Hyde is infinitely better than Salthill but the sooner the ground is redeveloped, the better.
Having games there is nice for the locals to see a Connacht final now and again ;D
Quote from: Jinxy on July 22, 2015, 03:02:47 PM
There are bog roads in Offaly more level than the pitch at Hyde park, its a total shite hole in my opinion. Whats worse its been like that for decades and nothing seems to have changed. I can handle the old looking ground but surely something can be done about the pitch?
They can't touch it, it's technically a nature reserve.
There are several species of small indigenous birds that are found nesting only within the long grass of the Hyde.
Birds such as the Roscommon Warbler, the Cake Wren and the rarest of them all, the Great Syferus Tit.
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From a yahoo whose big rich effin County can't even terrace the two ends of their 1950s ground.
Quote from: Jinxy on July 22, 2015, 03:02:47 PM
Quote from: mylestheslasher on July 22, 2015, 01:22:45 PM
Quote from: Mano on July 22, 2015, 11:17:25 AM
Quote from: Shrewdness on July 22, 2015, 08:58:56 AM
Some of ye Mayo lads should ease off on the whinging and complaining. It's referees, venues, how ye're management were selected, ticket allocations and where in the ground those tickets are for, Hyde Park, anything to do with Roscommon etc. And now the latest one!! The quality of speech delivered by someone presenting ye with the Nestor Cup!! If he said very little, he'd have probably been accused of being bitter towards Mayo...Go on lads, ye have an outstanding team, full of class with a loyal support. Some of that support need to show a bit of class as well and not be bitching about every little thing..This could yet turn out to be the best year of ye're lives. Enjoy it.
In fairness Mayo fans do like to have a whinge and a moan. Although I can understand their anger at the Limerick venue debacle and Cormac Reilly referring performance last year. Personally I didn't understand their issues with Hyde Park. The pitch stood up well despite the inclement weather of the day before. The standing on the terraces can be a bit of a discomfort for older patrons and also for the youngsters to get a view but overall I thought the venue was fine.
Mayo have a fantastic team and backroom staff who always give of their best no matter who they are playing so I suppose they have to direct the complaints somewhere.
There are bog roads in Offaly more level than the pitch at Hyde park, its a total shite hole in my opinion. Whats worse its been like that for decades and nothing seems to have changed. I can handle the old looking ground but surely something can be done about the pitch?
They can't touch it, it's technically a nature reserve.
There are several species of small indigenous birds that are found nesting only within the long grass of the Hyde.
Birds such as the Roscommon Warbler, the Cake Wren and the rarest of them all, the Great Syferus Tit.
Good one. But you forgot to mention the miniature shag, primrose and blue cuckoos and the bitter(n)
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Some of ye Mayo lads should ease off on the whinging and complaining. It's referees, venues, how ye're management were selected, ticket allocations and where in the ground those tickets are for, Hyde Park, anything to do with Roscommon etc. And now the latest one!! The quality of speech delivered by someone presenting ye with the Nestor Cup!! If he said very little, he'd have probably been accused of being bitter towards Mayo...Go on lads, ye have an outstanding team, full of class with a loyal support. Some of that support need to show a bit of class as well and not be bitching about every little thing..This could yet turn out to be the best year of ye're lives. Enjoy it.
In fairness Mayo fans do like to have a whinge and a moan. Although I can understand their anger at the Limerick venue debacle and Cormac Reilly referring performance last year. Personally I didn't understand their issues with Hyde Park. The pitch stood up well despite the inclement weather of the day before. The standing on the terraces can be a bit of a discomfort for older patrons and also for the youngsters to get a view but overall I thought the venue was fine.
Mayo have a fantastic team and backroom staff who always give of their best no matter who they are playing so I suppose they have to direct the complaints somewhere.
There are bog roads in Offaly more level than the pitch at Hyde park, its a total shite hole in my opinion. Whats worse its been like that for decades and nothing seems to have changed. I can handle the old looking ground but surely something can be done about the pitch?
They can't touch it, it's technically a nature reserve.
There are several species of small indigenous birds that are found nesting only within the long grass of the Hyde.
Birds such as the Roscommon Warbler, the Cake Wren and the rarest of them all, the Great Syferus Tit.
;D ;D ;D
Can't say I really enjoyed that match. It is hard to take pleasure from such a one-sided contest. In fairness at least the Sligo forwards and their supporters kept going to the bitter end. But the game did nothing for either team.
The Hyde was what it is. Outdated certainly, but it was nowhere near full, so there were no traffic or crowd problems that I saw. This was even despite the obligatory draw for some form of wildebeest, that of course has to be there in person close to the ground. Does this happen anywhere else?
It was a nice limousin heifer too Muppet. Nearly bought a ticket. Great to see that kinda carry-on.
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It was a nice limousin heifer too Muppet. Nearly bought a ticket. Great to see that kinda carry-on.
Can she play full back?
It's half backs we need.
Just wondering with a plethora of Mayo players with 5 or more Connacht Senior medals. Who holds the record? I'd guess its a Galway lad who played from the late Fifties to the mid to late sixties. Galway won 16 titles in 23 years from 1954 to 1976!
http://www.the42.ie/alan-dillon-andy-moran-2225866-Jul2015/ (http://www.the42.ie/alan-dillon-andy-moran-2225866-Jul2015/)
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 23, 2015, 07:22:21 PM
Just wondering with a plethora of Mayo players with 5 or more Connacht Senior medals. Who holds the record? I'd guess its a Galway lad who played from the late Fifties to the mid to late sixties. Galway won 16 titles in 23 years from 1954 to 1976!
http://www.the42.ie/alan-dillon-andy-moran-2225866-Jul2015/ (http://www.the42.ie/alan-dillon-andy-moran-2225866-Jul2015/)
The announcer on Sunday said Mattie McDonagh had 4 All-Irelands and 10 Connacht Senior medals and that was the record.
But then he introduced Liam Sammon as Liam Griffin!
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Quote from: From the Bunker on July 23, 2015, 07:22:21 PM
Just wondering with a plethora of Mayo players with 5 or more Connacht Senior medals. Who holds the record? I'd guess its a Galway lad who played from the late Fifties to the mid to late sixties. Galway won 16 titles in 23 years from 1954 to 1976!
http://www.the42.ie/alan-dillon-andy-moran-2225866-Jul2015/ (http://www.the42.ie/alan-dillon-andy-moran-2225866-Jul2015/)
The announcer on Sunday said Mattie McDonagh had 4 All-Irelands and 10 Connacht Senior medals and that was the record.
But then he introduced Liam Sammon as Liam Griffin!
He's right about the All-Ireland's anyway. Not sure how many Connacht's he won.
I recall reading somewhere that Mattie had 10 Connachts.
As always in a team game he didn't win them on his own.
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It was a nice limousin heifer too Muppet. Nearly bought a ticket. Great to see that kinda carry-on.
Can she play full back?
played full forward on Sunday
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Quote from: muppet on July 23, 2015, 06:20:34 PM
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It was a nice limousin heifer too Muppet. Nearly bought a ticket. Great to see that kinda carry-on.
Can she play full back?
played full forward on Sunday
T'was a heifer sans p. Not a bull in a china shop. The Sligo fb line would have been safer in this game :o
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm197/Moysider12/San%20Fermino_zps3jjrxlqo.jpg)
Limousin coloured bull as well.
Quote from: Rossfan on July 23, 2015, 10:01:00 PM
I recall reading somewhere that Mattie had 10 Connachts.
As always in a team game he didn't win them on his own.
But he is on his own winning the 10 titles! And he's safe enough from all quarters with the 4 AI medals for a Connacht man!
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Quote from: Rossfan on July 23, 2015, 10:01:00 PM
I recall reading somewhere that Mattie had 10 Connachts.
As always in a team game he didn't win them on his own.
But he is on his own winning the 10 titles! And he's safe enough from all quarters with the 4 AI medals for a Connacht man!
Cillian will match him by the time he is thirty , golden era from Mayo on its way now . All we need to do after we win Sam this year is change the culture in Mayo and that starts by banning supporters who don't have the belief required.
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Quote from: Rossfan on July 23, 2015, 10:01:00 PM
I recall reading somewhere that Mattie had 10 Connachts.
As always in a team game he didn't win them on his own.
But he is on his own winning the 10 titles! And he's safe enough from all quarters with the 4 AI medals for a Connacht man!
Cluxton has 11 Leinsters, which has to be the Leinster record.
I wonder are there Kerrymen with a dozen or more Munsters?
Shef must have some haul of Leinster hurling championships
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Quote from: From the Bunker on July 23, 2015, 11:11:36 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on July 23, 2015, 10:01:00 PM
I recall reading somewhere that Mattie had 10 Connachts.
As always in a team game he didn't win them on his own.
But he is on his own winning the 10 titles! And he's safe enough from all quarters with the 4 AI medals for a Connacht man!
Cluxton has 11 Leinsters, which has to be the Leinster record.
I wonder are there Kerrymen with a dozen or more Munsters?
Shef must have some haul of Leinster hurling championships
There is a crew of 5 Kerry players from the "Golden Years" team who have 8 All-Ireland's so I'd assume they must have a dozen or so Munster titles.
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Quote from: Hound on July 24, 2015, 07:00:06 AM
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 23, 2015, 11:11:36 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on July 23, 2015, 10:01:00 PM
I recall reading somewhere that Mattie had 10 Connachts.
As always in a team game he didn't win them on his own.
But he is on his own winning the 10 titles! And he's safe enough from all quarters with the 4 AI medals for a Connacht man!
Cluxton has 11 Leinsters, which has to be the Leinster record.
I wonder are there Kerrymen with a dozen or more Munsters?
Shef must have some haul of Leinster hurling championships
There is a crew of 5 Kerry players from the "Golden Years" team who have 8 All-Ireland's so I'd assume they must have a dozen or so Munster titles.
Michael Kavanagh and Shef have 13 Leinster titles.
Spillane has 12 Munster, not sure if it's the record!
Magpie Seanie's post above really highlights the difference between Mayo and Kerry. Some Mayo players are being lauded for having 8 provincial medals (good achievement), whilst there are Kerry players with 8 All Ireland medals (Great achievement).. The difference is called tradition.
Quote from: Shrewdness on July 24, 2015, 09:35:06 AM
Magpie Seanie's post above really highlights the difference between Mayo and Kerry. Some Mayo players are being lauded for having 8 provincial medals (good achievement), whilst there are Kerry players with 8 All Ireland medals (Great achievement).. The difference is called tradition.
Ah, sure that's the way of the world there are teams always at the Top, teams always in the middle and teams always at the bottom.
Quote from: Shrewdness on July 24, 2015, 09:35:06 AM
Magpie Seanie's post above really highlights the difference between Mayo and Kerry. Some Mayo players are being lauded for having 8 provincial medals (good achievement), whilst there are Kerry players with 8 All Ireland medals (Great achievement).. The difference is called tradition.
Very good, now can you tell me the difference between mayo and Roscommon while you're at it.
Roscommon can't pick from their whole County while Mayowestros pick from Counties other than Mayo. :)
The difference is a single senior AI.
Quote from: Syferus on July 24, 2015, 07:05:30 PM
The difference is a single senior AI.
Indeed. We beat Kerry in an All-Ireland so until Mayo do that, we'll always be one ahead. Otherwise we are both just living on long past glory.
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The difference is a single senior AI.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz, more to inter county than winning all Ireland's but sure if it makes you feel you're nearly as good as us, fire away. You know, I know and the GAA world knows . 15 year anniversary for ya next year , what's it going to be like for ye when they're out on the pitch being honoured as past greats and ye still haven't managed to beat us. Foo kin muppets.
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Quote from: Syferus on July 24, 2015, 07:05:30 PM
The difference is a single senior AI.
Indeed. We beat Kerry in an All-Ireland so until Mayo do that, we'll always be one ahead. Otherwise we are both just living on long past glory.
Is that the last time ye beat Kerry? Besides Syferus is correct there is only one AI in the difference, no matter how yuppidy uppidy Mayo folk think they are. Really this argument is like two baldy lads fighting over a comb!
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Quote from: weareros on July 24, 2015, 07:15:17 PM
Quote from: Syferus on July 24, 2015, 07:05:30 PM
The difference is a single senior AI.
Indeed. We beat Kerry in an All-Ireland so until Mayo do that, we'll always be one ahead. Otherwise we are both just living on long past glory.
Is that the last time ye beat Kerry? Besides Syferus is correct there is only one AI in the difference, no matter how yuppidy uppidy Mayo folk think they are. Really this argument is like two baldy lads fighting over a comb!
But it is a fun fight, isn't it?
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Quote from: From the Bunker on July 24, 2015, 08:12:41 PM
Quote from: weareros on July 24, 2015, 07:15:17 PM
Quote from: Syferus on July 24, 2015, 07:05:30 PM
The difference is a single senior AI.
Indeed. We beat Kerry in an All-Ireland so until Mayo do that, we'll always be one ahead. Otherwise we are both just living on long past glory.
Is that the last time ye beat Kerry? Besides Syferus is correct there is only one AI in the difference, no matter how yuppidy uppidy Mayo folk think they are. Really this argument is like two baldy lads fighting over a comb!
But it is a fun fight, isn't it?
I have a Cavan Neighbour who continually jibes me about Cavan having won a more recent AI (1952) than Mayo (1951). He adds that Cavan have 5 AI titles! To which I return we'd have 4 each only for the short final of 1948! But once again this is back to the Baldy analogy.
Carew has agreed a new two year deal. O'Hara really went to town on him during the week, some of it with merit and some over the top. He's had a nice bit of rebuilding to do with the age profile of the squad he took on so hope he kicks on from here. How many of the minors will progress to the seniors next year do we think? Would probably say Cummins and McGuinness are two best physically equipped. No real standout club players not involved right now excluding those who didn't make themselves available like McIntyre.
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Carew has agreed a new two year deal. O'Hara really went to town on him during the week, some of it with merit and some over the top. He's had a nice bit of rebuilding to do with the age profile of the squad he took on so hope he kicks on from here. How many of the minors will progress to the seniors next year do we think? Would probably say Cummins and McGuinness are two best physically equipped. No real standout club players not involved right now excluding those who didn't make themselves available like McIntyre.
What's the sense in that?
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Quote from: sligoman on August 14, 2015, 10:20:07 PM
Carew has agreed a new two year deal. O'Hara really went to town on him during the week, some of it with merit and some over the top. He's had a nice bit of rebuilding to do with the age profile of the squad he took on so hope he kicks on from here. How many of the minors will progress to the seniors next year do we think? Would probably say Cummins and McGuinness are two best physically equipped. No real standout club players not involved right now excluding those who didn't make themselves available like McIntyre.
What's the sense in that?
He had a go at him for dropping McDonnell and accused him of scapegoating him as well as his tactics. I don't think O'Hara is one of those people who will ever be satisfied which might not necessarily be a bad thing either.
Really don't see Sligo improving beyond their current level in the coming years. We just don't have the size and it was the same with the minors. Paul Durcan is 10 years gone from the county scene now and we still haven't replaced him.
The two games to end the year were very disappointing and hopefully Carew will take something from them, I think he's done a reasonable job of freshening things up though.
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Quote from: moysider on August 14, 2015, 10:26:53 PM
Quote from: sligoman on August 14, 2015, 10:20:07 PM
Carew has agreed a new two year deal. O'Hara really went to town on him during the week, some of it with merit and some over the top. He's had a nice bit of rebuilding to do with the age profile of the squad he took on so hope he kicks on from here. How many of the minors will progress to the seniors next year do we think? Would probably say Cummins and McGuinness are two best physically equipped. No real standout club players not involved right now excluding those who didn't make themselves available like McIntyre.
What's the sense in that?
He had a go at him for dropping McDonnell and accused him of scapegoating him as well as his tactics. I don't think O'Hara is one of those people who will ever be satisfied which might not necessarily be a bad thing either.
Really don't see Sligo improving beyond their current level in the coming years. We just don't have the size and it was the same with the minors. Paul Durcan is 10 years gone from the county scene now and we still haven't replaced him.
The two games to end the year were very disappointing and hopefully Carew will take something from them, I think he's done a reasonable job of freshening things up though.
His preparation of the U21s was a bit of a disaster too.