Kerry v Tyrone

[Seamus]

I just hope we will never get Joe McQuillan again.

[rrhf]

If Ricey doesn't retire... I will.

[Declan]

Ok Lads which of ye is it??

Smitten Tyrone fan seeks après match with his mystery Kerry rose
By John O'Mahony
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The Tyrone footballers weren't alone in having their hearts broken in Kerry at the weekend. One love-struck farmer from the Red Hand county lost the potential love of his life almost as quickly as he had found her.
Clad in the distinctive white and red shirt of his beloved home county, the devoted fan from the small village of Pomeroy was struck by Cupid's arrow on Saturday when he met a charming green and gold-clad Kerry supporter in a local pub after the Kingdom had triumphed in the All-Ireland qualifier at Fitzgerald Stadium.

The man — identified only as Seamus — arranged to meet up with her again later that night but got delayed and was devastated to find she had been and gone when he eventually reached their rendezvous spot.

And although he searched the town for the girl of his dreams, such was the size of the crowd enjoying the post-match celebrations that he failed to catch up with the auburn-haired beauty.

While they enjoyed some time in each other's company outside Scott's Hotel earlier in the evening, Seamus was so smitten he neglected to ask her for her name or number as he was sure they would meet later on.

The fortysomething Tyrone fan was so upset after he made the long journey home, he asked his friend Martina to go on local radio in Kerry yesterday to issue a heartfelt plea for the unsuspecting Kerry woman to get in touch.

Martina explained how the opposing fans met up and socialised together shortly after the final whistle had sounded and arranged to meet again at the same hotel after he had returned to his accommodation to freshen up.

But after drowning his sorrows with friends, Seamus was late for their date and was gutted to learn she had been there but had moved on when he didn't show on time.

"She caught his eye earlier and they started to chat," said Martina. "They were getting on very well but he wanted to go and freshen up and change into a proper shirt and they arranged to meet up again.

"When he went back one of his friends told him she had actually come back but had left again with her friend.

"He was very sad he had missed her and he asked me to help him find her. He is utterly smitten."

Seamus described his Kerry dream girl as being in her late 30s or early 40s, about 5ft 7in and very pretty. After the match she was in the company of a married Kerry woman.

"She has very unusual auburn hair, very stylishly cut," Martina told Radio Kerry. "He also said she was wearing very snug-fitting jeans and when she walked away, he said she has a very pert bum."

Martina said her pining friend hasn't met anybody that "struck a chord" with him for a long time and he was very upset that when he finally found someone he liked he didn't get her number.

Martina said Seamus, who travels everywhere to support Tyrone, would not hesitate to return to Killarney to meet his dream date.

"He is an honest, decent and nice guy," said Martina, who asked the Kerry woman or anybody that might know her to contact Radio Kerry, who will then get in touch with Seamus.

[orangeman]

Ok Lads which of ye is it??

Smitten Tyrone fan seeks après match with his mystery Kerry rose
By John O'Mahony
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The Tyrone footballers weren't alone in having their hearts broken in Kerry at the weekend. One love-struck farmer from the Red Hand county lost the potential love of his life almost as quickly as he had found her.
Clad in the distinctive white and red shirt of his beloved home county, the devoted fan from the small village of Pomeroy was struck by Cupid's arrow on Saturday when he met a charming green and gold-clad Kerry supporter in a local pub after the Kingdom had triumphed in the All-Ireland qualifier at Fitzgerald Stadium.

The man — identified only as Seamus — arranged to meet up with her again later that night but got delayed and was devastated to find she had been and gone when he eventually reached their rendezvous spot.

And although he searched the town for the girl of his dreams, such was the size of the crowd enjoying the post-match celebrations that he failed to catch up with the auburn-haired beauty.

While they enjoyed some time in each other's company outside Scott's Hotel earlier in the evening, Seamus was so smitten he neglected to ask her for her name or number as he was sure they would meet later on.

The fortysomething Tyrone fan was so upset after he made the long journey home, he asked his friend Martina to go on local radio in Kerry yesterday to issue a heartfelt plea for the unsuspecting Kerry woman to get in touch.

Martina explained how the opposing fans met up and socialised together shortly after the final whistle had sounded and arranged to meet again at the same hotel after he had returned to his accommodation to freshen up.

But after drowning his sorrows with friends, Seamus was late for their date and was gutted to learn she had been there but had moved on when he didn't show on time.

"She caught his eye earlier and they started to chat," said Martina. "They were getting on very well but he wanted to go and freshen up and change into a proper shirt and they arranged to meet up again.

"When he went back one of his friends told him she had actually come back but had left again with her friend.

"He was very sad he had missed her and he asked me to help him find her. He is utterly smitten."

Seamus described his Kerry dream girl as being in her late 30s or early 40s, about 5ft 7in and very pretty. After the match she was in the company of a married Kerry woman.

"She has very unusual auburn hair, very stylishly cut," Martina told Radio Kerry. "He also said she was wearing very snug-fitting jeans and when she walked away, he said she has a very pert bum."

Martina said her pining friend hasn't met anybody that "struck a chord" with him for a long time and he was very upset that when he finally found someone he liked he didn't get her number.

Martina said Seamus, who travels everywhere to support Tyrone, would not hesitate to return to Killarney to meet his dream date.

"He is an honest, decent and nice guy," said Martina, who asked the Kerry woman or anybody that might know her to contact Radio Kerry, who will then get in touch with Seamus.

Kerry hoors !! 

[tc_manchester]

Interesting that Coldrick was the ref in all 3 of Tyrone's defeats in 2012.

Ah ffs come on man dear...................................... I hope you are not implying that he is the reason you lot are no longer in the championship, are you?

Let me say this first - we were beaten by the better team on each of the 3 occasions this year.My point is on how the referee can affect how the game is actually played. If you play a running game and the referee is not good at picking up third man tackles on your players then you end up at a serious disadvantage. If the referee doesn't pick up on the blocking then you end up with two players wrestling on the ground and with both players booked. Both the offender and the offended end up with equal justice. If a referee is quck at spotting it and books the offender only then you'll end up with an open game of football. Brian White was one of the best refs at spotting this and Mc coldrick is not. This should really be a job for the linesman and they should be specific on who was the initial offendor.

[Nally Stand]

"He also said she was wearing very snug-fitting jeans and when she walked away, he said she has a very pert bum."

Of course, they all have very pert bums

[theticklemister]

Coming out tomorrow that Ricey is retiring apparently? Anyone else heard this? To be expected in fairness

A great day for forwards everywhere; no shite being talked into their ears about mothers, wives and girlfriends

[trasna man]

Kerry supporters show huge Harte for Tyrone boss
Sharon Whelton, 25 July 2012








FOLLOWING his side's heavy loss to Kerry on Saturday last in Killarney, one could expect Tyrone manager Mickey Harte to make a swift exit from Fitzgerald Stadium.

However, Kerry supporters had other ideas, with hundreds of well-wishers waiting after the final whistle to show their support for the Red Hands boss and his side following his family's recent anguish.

For those unfamiliar with the tragedy, Harte's daughter Michaela was brutally murdered on her honeymoon in Mauritius early last year, with a recent trial ruling two men to be not guilty of her murder.

To make matters even worse, the Mauritian Sunday Times then published pictures of Michaela's body, which caused outrage among many Irish citizens, both young and old.

Even though his side were well beaten on the night by a superior Kerry side, it was truly heart-warming to see hundreds of Kerry fans clapping their opposition as they made their way to their team-bus.

It was a remarkable sight, thus showing the level of respect held by one and all for Harte, who has managed Tyrone for the past number of years.

Popular social media site Facebook published a short statement from the Tyrone GAA page, which fully explained the scenes in Fitzgerald Stadium.

Joe.ie reported that approximately 500 supporters (both men and women of young and old) waited around and began to clap when Harte and his panel of players emerged from their dressing room.

"When Mickey Harte appeared, a cheer of support went up," the website added. "As the coach headed down through Killarney, hundreds on the pavements took over where the others left off, warmly applauding Tyrone."

"There is no doubt that Ireland lost a lot and took a lot of wrong turns in the last few years. But if you wanted your faith in decency, respect, honour and dignity restored, then Killarney at about eight o'clock last Saturday evening was the place to be," the Tyrone GAA page stated.
"Inspirational. Unforgettable. Classy."

In a time where our country is steeped in economic crisis, it is undeniably refreshing to see such a level of respect and support directed towards one of the GAA's most-loved managers.

[onefaircounty]

Brian McGuigan gave the Gooch a touch in his column. 

[screenexile]

Brian McGuigan gave the Gooch a touch in his column. 

Is it online anywhere??

[J OGorman]

Brian McGuigan gave the Gooch a touch in his column. 

spinal column ?

[sheamy]

he did boy...basically said O'Sullivan and Gooch were hateful hoors, and would ignore ye on allstar trips, but the O'Se's were good craic and Jack O'Connor was a good lad too. That's why he gave O'Sullivan a wee belt I'd imagine, hateful hoor he is, and Brian reckons everyone in Derrytresk will back him on that! He says O'Sullivan was laughing at him when he was walking off but it was totally different in 2003 when he lay down v down. He didn't meant to get Greg McCartan sent off. He was just...ummm...well he didn't mean to. I think sometimes it would be best if we didn't hear what formerly great players had to say. Kinda ruins the image

[Keane]

I just hope we will never get Joe McQuillan again.

You're not the only one there!

[Boghopper]

Is Brian McGuigan's column in the GL?

[ONeill]

Read McGuigan's article. I don't like the way he uses the column to get at people's personalities or what they say on the field. That's the second time he's done it after a defeat - did it with Donegal too. I'm sure he's no angel himself. What happens on the field.....