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Breathnach, as I've said here ad nauseum, is not good enough at this level. Neither is Matt Clancy, when he has to take the step up as we've seen yesterday. Nor is Cormac Bane, but I think Sammon realises this to a certain extent. Blake is probably a better option now at number 6. Paul Conroy and Dunleavy, injuries permitting, should now be pencilled in for starting places come c'ship. Can't see us beating Mayo come July, not that it matters too much, as the quarter-finals are now the new Provincial finals. Equally, debating the current Galway line-up is pretty academic, we're not going to win an AI for at least 5 years - minimum - and no team will come near Kerry this year, they'd bate the pick of Connacht at the moment I'd say.

I knew we would get cleaned in mid-field yesterday and took the right decision and went to Limerick to watch the hurlers. Look on the bright side mouview, if Galway ever get playing for 70 mins like they did in the first half against Cork yesterday, then they would bate the pick of Munster...!
Meehan was dissapointing, I only saw the highlights but he will be embarrassed about falling over in front of goals.
It was men against boys there from what I saw and heard.. A harsh lesson for the lads but they should be all the better for it. The realise now how far they have to travel while still having a good league.

That sideline was special alright.

Against the wind.

And did he actually win that sideline by blocking John Gardiner down without a hurley??

Yes, Gardner teed up the ball and took one hell of a swing, canning tapped it away with his hand and got full value of the swing into the midriff and arm.
Then he knocked it over with a curl, against the wind, from 50 meters. Special..

http://www.nba.com/aroundtheassociation/newlookceltics_atareview.html

The big 3 and the changes that they have wrought on the Celtics this year

Well, a fantatstic first half by Galway, but a fantastic 2nd by Cork who had pride on the line after being 14 points down at half time. Ronan Curran man of the match on the 2nd half alone he made some difference.
From a Galway perspective, I thought John Lee was excellent Ger Farragher, Iarla Tannion Fergal Moore and even Tony Og Regan after all the shit he's gotten were very good. The backs as a unit looked better than I had seen them and harried Cork from the off. Most of cork's poins in the second half came because their HF line got totally on top with currans introduction. Thats a worry. But still 2-15 against cork at ht was some tally.
As for the Phenomenon, well I have to say all hype aside, for his first intercounty match 5 points from play, a side line cut, one off the ground, set-up a goal so not bad! He worked hard as well even though he wasn't as fit as his teammates. He was well marked today and you could see the the touch in action and when ever he got a bit of space he found a man or found the posts. All you couls ask of a 19 year old. A good start. More to come.

Thanks GI.
You would have to say that he sounds like a fairly level headed young fella. Well schooled coming from that stock alright..

Lads,
Could someone post up the Irish Times article on Joe Cannings debut here..

Thanks in advance..

James Skehill is going to have some crack trying to find that halfforward line with his puck outs.

I would imagine that Tannion will be in and about that area as well.. F Healy was supposed to be excellent there against Limerick. This will be a far sterner test though.

So.. The Joe show makes its debut. Against a tough crowd in the guise of the Rock.. Well in for a penny in for a pound.. Let him have it Joe..!!

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/02/sports/playmagazine/02play-klosterman.html?ref=basketball


Good article on how one player if he is good enough can effect the entire ethos of a team for good..

Could someone post Tom Humphs article on Len Bias' death on the board. That knocked the Celtic nation back years. Tom if your looking in, can you score tickets for the playoff's seeing as I gave you an idea for an article...!

Keep up the good work. No doubt the story of the season will be the Boston Celtics this year!

__ Sunday 13.04.08 __

Allianz National Hurling League

Roinn I Semi-Finals
Páirc na nGael 3.30pm Corcaigh v Gaillimh

Nowlan Park 4.15pm Cill Chainnigh v Tiobraid Árann


SO.. No DH.
At least Limerick is accessible to both Gal and Cork

I thought that our fullback line were shaky. Gill was terrible, honest to God, I said that if he was going to do anything then this should be the game that brought any ability he had. Harte not much better. However, they showed some fight against the blizzard in the second half. To be honest, I have to say that the 1 point lead at half-time looked ominous and especially with the shakiness of the fullback line. I think that Mayo may learn lessons from this game, but we need to develop a more physical side. Galway really intimidated us in the physical stakes again yesterday and it seems that they have their homework done in that regard. Suppose Mayo can take heart from the fact they played good football against the snow in the second half, but will have to up the stakes when it comes to physicality come Summer.

Oh FFS. Its always the same with you Mayo whingers..  'We have to up the physicality stakes' I dont think so. It cant get much more physical without sendings off. See EMcGee's piece in the indo if you are in doubt.

Try getting better footballers, or heres an original thought 'Upping the skill stakes in the summer'

JC and a few more of the Port lads have been in training with the senior squad since last Sat week so I reckon there is a fair chance that he will be named in the match day squad alright GYJ.  Cant wait to see him in action for the seniors and it would make for some craic if he was lobbed in on top of "the rock" for a while next weekend! Knowing the powers that be in headquarters for fixtures, this game could be in Nowlan Park, Thurles or The Gaelic Grounds

Well its got to compete with Galway v Kerry in Pearse for the right to the football league final so they would want to use the head and put it into Limerick where both sets are an hour and a bit from.
I can see this one happening on a Sat evening unless they want a double header in which case it has to be Thurles if its available.

Will Galway Cork be in Limerick? Surely that makes sense to use the white elephant on the Ennis Road?

If it makes sense that rules it out then...

Its the GAA man...

But yes, it would be the obvious option. Allied to the fact that Galway are playing Kerry for a place in the football league final, they would need a handy spot to get the Galway crowd, and dont think THAT many will travel from Cork. But Limerick is now just an hour from either so would be happy to go see that.

Be a bigger crowd again should one JC be named in the squad...

Lads,
Galway v Cork.
Tipp v KK.
Venues and Times to be announced.
I think Galway v Cork will be the game of the day and I see it going Galways way. The Cats should win the battle with Tipp and we could see a fortaste of the summer with a Galway v Cats final

Predictions

Cork 1-20, Galway 3-18
KK 4-14, Tipp 1-17

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/02/sports/playmagazine/02play-klosterman.html?ref=basketball


Good article on how one player if he is good enough can effect the entire ethos of a team for good..