All-Ireland QFs: Armagh/Roscommon, Dublin/Galway, Donegal/Louth, Kerry/Derry

[Derryman forever]

Derry are in the same position Donegal were last year,and I think they have to change the manager. Plus blood alot of new players to see if 4/5 cut the mustard. O'Rourke still the own real option, but seems reluctant, The other brings more heat than the current manager.It was still only there 1st Yr in Division 1 and they need stay there a few yrs to improve.

Maybe O'Rourke will want it now that the Glen AI has happened? I'd say everyone in Derry would take RG back in a heartbeat. 

I'd say you are right.
Whatever about his personal issues he was good with Derry.

[screenexile]

Very annoying the narrative around "Derry" tactics on Sunday.

Kerry had every opportunity to press our kickouts and go after us as Donegal and Armagh did but they chose not to.

They could have left Seanie O'Shea and Clifford up but they chose not to. Both teams contributed to that shitefest!

From here I'd be happy enough for Galway or Donegal to win the All Ireland I hope we've 3 good games left!

[Armagh18]

Spot on. Kerry every bit as negative as Derry if not worse. Bar the early point from play and excellent mark Clifford didn't even look interested.

[Armamike]

Very annoying the narrative around "Derry" tactics on Sunday.

Kerry had every opportunity to press our kickouts and go after us as Donegal and Armagh did but they chose not to.

They could have left Seanie O'Shea and Clifford up but they chose not to. Both teams contributed to that shitefest!

From here I'd be happy enough for Galway or Donegal to win the All Ireland I hope we've 3 good games left!

What's your beef with Armagh?   

[Applesisapples]

Anyone know why one of the Derry wans knelt during the anthem?

[tonto1888]

Anyone know why one of the Derry wans knelt during the anthem?

was wondering that myself

[greatpoint]

Anyone know why one of the Derry wans knelt during the anthem?

Protesting police brutality

[square_ball]

Anyone know why one of the Derry wans knelt during the anthem?

A last minute watering of the pitch I would imagine.

[Maroon Manc]

I thought before the match Galways's downfall would be Dublins playing Howard and Bulger in the backs then you add in McCaffrey & McCaffrey and Dublin had 11 players on the pitch capable of scoring a couple of points from play but ultimately it may have been their downfall, Dublin with a lack of natural defenders were very loose.  Galway had 16 shots in that second half and will be disappointed not to have scored 12-13 points given all those 6 misses were well within range for the shooters. Dublin must have scored 8 points before 20 minutes, no pressure whatsoever put on Dublin all over the pitch during that period and it was way too easy for them to get scores.

Silke on O'Callaghan in that first half wasn't a great matchup, Silke is a brilliant defender but always struggles with real raw pace like O'Callaghan has, remember James Carr giving Silke a really difficult time a few years ago in Limerick and there's been other instances where he's struggled too but stick him on a forward like Sean O'Shea and he'll do brilliantly. It didn't help that 3 times the ball was kicked into O'Callaghan no pressure was put on the kicker.

Now its going to be difficult to replicate that 2nd half for a the whole match but Galway don't want another first half like that but it was the best day in HQ for 23 years and a day to remember.

Special mention to Mulkerrins, didn't think he had it in him but the move to wing back has brought the best out of him; When Galway were struggling in that first half he kept on taking on his marker and made something happen. McHugh exceptional as usual, after the game against Mayo in 2021 I'd written him off but since then he's turned into one of the best wingbacks in the game and easily forgotten he missed the defeat to Mayo last year too. D'Arcy a bit limited in possession but those of us who remember him from his u21 days know he could always kick a score and continues to do so, if he understands his limitations he'll continue to be an asset.

[armaghniac]

Both Saturday games now free access on GAAGo if anyone is bored.

[greatpoint]

On the Kerry forums they're blaming Mickey Harte for things that happened when he wasn't even Tyrone manager. For a county with such historical success, the paranoia is hilarious.

[Truthsayer]

On the Kerry forums they're blaming Mickey Harte for things that happened when he wasn't even Tyrone manager. For a county with such historical success, the paranoia is hilarious.

The most begrudging shower ever when they lose to a 'six county' team. '03 to '08 they were horrible when Tyrone turned them over a few times. Lovely when they are beating you tho.. the wee patronising pat on the head.
Apparently the same about Down's style of football in the sixties when they were beating them.
When they beat Tyrone last year Marc and Tomás O'Se sneeringly suggested they'd 'long covid'... still bitter about '21. Couldn't help themselves. 

[Armagh18]

On the Kerry forums they're blaming Mickey Harte for things that happened when he wasn't even Tyrone manager. For a county with such historical success, the paranoia is hilarious.

The most begrudging shower ever when they lose to a 'six county' team. '03 to '08 they were horrible when Tyrone turned them over a few times. Lovely when they are beating you tho.. the wee patronising pat on the head.
Apparently the same about Down's style of football in the sixties when they were beating them.
When they beat Tyrone last year Marc and Tomás O'Se sneeringly suggested they'd 'long covid'... still bitter about '21. Couldn't help themselves. 

Yeah that's why I nearly (only nearly) was happy to see Tyrone bate them in 2021.

The long covid remark was funny but does show that bitterness in them.

[Truthsayer]

On the Kerry forums they're blaming Mickey Harte for things that happened when he wasn't even Tyrone manager. For a county with such historical success, the paranoia is hilarious.

The most begrudging shower ever when they lose to a 'six county' team. '03 to '08 they were horrible when Tyrone turned them over a few times. Lovely when they are beating you tho.. the wee patronising pat on the head.
Apparently the same about Down's style of football in the sixties when they were beating them.
When they beat Tyrone last year Marc and Tomás O'Se sneeringly suggested they'd 'long covid'... still bitter about '21. Couldn't help themselves. 

Yeah that's why I nearly (only nearly) was happy to see Tyrone bate them in 2021.

The long covid remark was funny but does show that bitterness in them.

Marc on GAAGO.. Tómas on RTÉ.. some outfit. Then go to Tyrone looking a coach to sort their defensive problems.

[imtommygunn]

Tbf to Tómas I think he is u20 coach?

Yeah not a big fan of Kerry either. For all Dublin's dominance I still wanted Dublin to beat them last year. They're not overly likable.