2009 All-Ireland Football Final, Kerry V Tyrone/Cork

Son_of_Sam · August 03, 2009, 04:06:55 PM

So who will be lifting Sam lads, Kerry, Tyrone or Cork?

nrico2006 · August 03, 2009, 04:20:55 PM

I wouldn't write off Mayo or Meath yet. Although realistically I can't see Meath challenging.

Yes I Would · August 03, 2009, 04:26:15 PM

So can we write Meath off then?

Schkite · August 03, 2009, 04:34:42 PM

Premature or what! Although to be fair I'd agree, can't see Mayo or Meath making the final. Wouldn't mind being proven wrong but really can't see it.

longball · August 03, 2009, 05:05:57 PM

Anyone any spare tickets for this?

yellowcard · August 03, 2009, 05:10:43 PM

Quote from: Yes I Would on August 03, 2009, 04:26:15 PM
So can we write Meath off then?

Yes, absolutely no chance.

Son_of_Sam · August 04, 2009, 04:31:02 AM

Quote from: Schkite on August 03, 2009, 04:34:42 PM
Premature or what! Although to be fair I'd agree, can't see Mayo or Meath making the final. Wouldn't mind being proven wrong but really can't see it.

How can it be premature? Sure Mayo & Meath might as well not bother get out of bed

Sure its only there to give the poor lads from Mayo & Meath a go in Croke Park.

clarshack · August 04, 2009, 11:45:44 AM

mayo should win by 6 or 7 points against meath but realistically can mayo even compete with kerry mentally after the 2 hidings dished out in recent ai finals.

Fear ón Srath Bán · August 04, 2009, 11:58:55 AM

Quote from: clarshack on August 04, 2009, 11:45:44 AM
... but realistically can mayo even compete with kerry mentally after the 2 hidings dished out in recent ai finals.

With Johnno at the helm, I believe they can.

kevmy · August 04, 2009, 02:10:41 PM

Can Mayo defeat Kerry? Maybe not. Can they compete against Kerry? I firmly believe so.

Looking back on both final defeats I always felt 04 we were a worse team than 06. We got a good start and totally let it slip and offered no resistance.

In 06 we ignored the warning signs and persevered with Heaney at FB and Jimmy Nallen at CB, also Mac was carrying an injury - he had to play but wasn't at full power. Great servants both but they had been exploited by Kerry in 04. We were blitzed from the start but when DB came on and Heaney went to centre back we improved a bit. We were only 6 down at ht. We had 3 chances in the 1st 5 mins of the 2nd half and missed them all. If a couple of them had gone over we may have made a game of it.

I don't think Johnno would let Kerry get the start they did on us that year or they did on the Dubs yesterday.

An Gaeilgoir · August 04, 2009, 02:14:21 PM

Its great to see allthe optimisim around the place, but lets wait until Sunday evening next for this discussion, these threads have a habit for coming backt ot haunt.........especially us Mayo lads. Let's get over Meath first.

Eastern_Pride · August 04, 2009, 03:30:21 PM

I still think mayo should win this...they choke in finals but come good in the semis. I have €40 on mayo for the AI

stew · August 04, 2009, 04:42:28 PM

You cannot rule anyone out at this stage and I doubt Meath will care that some of you think they have no chance, all they need to do is to get hot for two games and they can certainly do that, they are there on merit and will take some stopping.

I can see Cork beating Tyrone, I think they are the best team in the Country with Tyrone a close second, that said, you never know.

Son_of_Sam · August 04, 2009, 04:47:19 PM

Quote from: An Gaeilgoir on August 04, 2009, 02:14:21 PM
Its great to see allthe optimisim around the place, but lets wait until Sunday evening next for this discussion, these threads have a habit for coming backt ot haunt.........especially us Mayo lads. Let's get over Meath first.

This thread has no refrence to the minnows of Mayo & Meath who are there to make up the numbers, sure if Colm O'Rourke says it, it must be true. Sure has anyone ever heard of a Meath team showing determination, resolve & the ability to fight back against the odds, or a Mayo team that suprises people by accomplishing great victories and striking from the long grass, neither of these things ever happen do they. Mayo & Meath who are they?