What is the best Final of all time?

neilhere · November 30, 2009, 02:29:51 PM

Came across all the all ireland finals since the mid-60's available on dvd at this site www.shamrocksuperstore.net

Going to get one for my granda. What would people here recommend as the best final?

HowAreYeGettinOn · November 30, 2009, 03:33:38 PM

Welcome to the board neilhere!

As in most sports, the ultimate match of the season / year is often an anticlimax, so it can be tough to find genuinely great finals.

If I had to pick three, I'd go for - in this order - 1982 (Kerry within minutes of the five-in-a-row, denied at the death by a sensational goal), 1998 (Galway upsetting Kildare with some majestic football) and 2002 (Armagh's great comeback for their first title).

Best of luck!

longrunsthefox · November 30, 2009, 05:58:03 PM

Much as I'm tempted to go for Tyrone 2005, have to agree with the last post. the 1982 final was sensational and not just the finish. Was a brilliant game throughout and great point taking, loads of drama and had the privelege of being there.

imtommygunn · November 30, 2009, 06:12:33 PM

Wee plug there I notice...

Of the last ten years or so I don't think there've been too many great finals. Can't mind back as far as the 80s so what sticks out for me would be Tyrone - Kerry finals in 2005 and 2008. Armagh Kerry for a tense finish was great viewing too.

Kerry against anyone else of late has been a kite walk for them.

2003 was tight enough but I never thought at any stage of that match Armagh would win so for me wasn't a classuc.

Galway - Kerry draw 2001 was probably a good one too.

muppet · November 30, 2009, 10:50:20 PM

With a name like Neilhere just wondering if you were ever in The White House?

longrunsthefox · November 30, 2009, 10:57:46 PM

Quote from: imtommygunn on November 30, 2009, 06:12:33 PM
Wee plug there I notice...

Of the last ten years or so I don't think there've been too many great finals. Can't mind back as far as the 80s so what sticks out for me would be Tyrone - Kerry finals in 2005 and 2008. Armagh Kerry for a tense finish was great viewing too.

Kerry against anyone else of late has been a kite walk for them.

2003 was tight enough but I never thought at any stage of that match Armagh would win so for me wasn't a classuc.

Galway - Kerry draw 2001 was probably a good one too.

Is it not a 'cake-walk'

neilhere · December 04, 2009, 03:41:31 PM

Quote from: HowAreYeGettinOn on November 30, 2009, 03:33:38 PM
Welcome to the board neilhere!

As in most sports, the ultimate match of the season / year is often an anticlimax, so it can be tough to find genuinely great finals.

If I had to pick three, I'd go for - in this order - 1982 (Kerry within minutes of the five-in-a-row, denied at the death by a sensational goal), 1998 (Galway upsetting Kildare with some majestic football) and 2002 (Armagh's great comeback for their first title).

Best of luck!

Thanks for the welcome and the help!