Maigh Eo v Ciarrai, 1700, 30ú Lúnasa, Gaelic Grounds

[Throw ball]

Great second half to the game and an exciting finish. The first half was terrible though. Bar the Dublin v Monaghan game I thought all 3 quarter finals and this match showed how exciting football can be. Hurling gets better press, and is a great game, but when the best teams get together in football it has so much to offer. Let's hope Donegal put it up to Dublin so that we can have two more great games next week.

[INDIANA]

Great response from Mayo in second half. However I thought they were going to ground very easy and was disgusted to see O'Shea giving the ref the card sign when he was taken down. Watching too much sky if you ask me. Has Donaghy really being injured all season. Made a huge impact when he came on.

Been injured but even when fit he's been second string under Fitz. Caught two meaningful balls, this is his best performance in three years at least but that tells its own story. I think Mayo would be delighted if Kerry started him the next day. I put more weight on three years of looking like a goner than five minutes of looking like a Star.

Would you? He doesn't have to run far if they hit him with ball like that and Cafferty ain't going to beat him in the air.

[Syferus]

Great response from Mayo in second half. However I thought they were going to ground very easy and was disgusted to see O'Shea giving the ref the card sign when he was taken down. Watching too much sky if you ask me. Has Donaghy really being injured all season. Made a huge impact when he came on.

Been injured but even when fit he's been second string under Fitz. Caught two meaningful balls, this is his best performance in three years at least but that tells its own story. I think Mayo would be delighted if Kerry started him the next day. I put more weight on three years of looking like a goner than five minutes of looking like a Star.

Would you? He doesn't have to run far if they hit him with ball like that and Cafferty ain't going to beat him in the air.

Kerry haven't shown that consistent aptitude for a long time. Lobbing long balls into Star was their sole tactic of substance to by-pass the Donegal iron curtain in 2012 and it was the saddest, most limited performance I saw that (at one point, truly great) Kerry team produce in many's a moon. The execution was excruciatingly bad. This panel is lesser than that one.

[armaghniac]

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/mayo-to-request-rescheduling-of-semi-final-replay-1.1906513

Mayo to request rescheduling of semi-final replay

James Horan unhappy with Limerick as venue after Croke Park draw with Kerry

The Mayo county board will request a postponement of the All-Ireland football semi-final to allow the game to take place in Croke Park.

Kerry and Mayo drew 1-16 apiece at headquarters today but, as it stands, the replay will not be staged there this Saturday because the ground is hosting the 'Croke Park Classic' American football match between University of Central Florida and Penn State.

Mayo want the replay to be postponed until Saturday, September 6th, the day before the senior hurling final between Kilkenny and Tipperary, to allow it to be staged back in Dublin

Predictably, the GAA issued a statement rejecting Mayo, stating that Croke Park is needed for a possible replay of Dublin/Donegal, a possibility that is 22/1, even a 4.5% chance of Dublin needing it trumps the certainty of Mayo needing it.

[bcarrier]

What a wonderful game today, such a shame theirs not a few more games like that more often,I cant remember enjoying a game as much despite losing a few quid on Mayo they displayed incredible heart as did kerry.
Replay nicely poised with the impact of the bench players crucial today posing big selection dilemmas.
I think Mayo will come on more from today and win the replay and have a very real chance in the final.

The best game since Dublin - Kerry in 2013.

[Tubberman]

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/mayo-to-request-rescheduling-of-semi-final-replay-1.1906513

Mayo to request rescheduling of semi-final replay

James Horan unhappy with Limerick as venue after Croke Park draw with Kerry

The Mayo county board will request a postponement of the All-Ireland football semi-final to allow the game to take place in Croke Park.

Kerry and Mayo drew 1-16 apiece at headquarters today but, as it stands, the replay will not be staged there this Saturday because the ground is hosting the 'Croke Park Classic' American football match between University of Central Florida and Penn State.

Mayo want the replay to be postponed until Saturday, September 6th, the day before the senior hurling final between Kilkenny and Tipperary, to allow it to be staged back in Dublin

Predictably, the GAA issued a statement rejecting Mayo, stating that Croke Park is needed for a possible replay of Dublin/Donegal, a possibility that is 22/1, even a 4.5% chance of Dublin needing it trumps the certainty of Mayo needing it.

What a f**king joke. Mayo v Kerry replay can't be in croker on the off chance that Dublin and Donegal draw!? Pathetic decision

[theticklemister]

cafferkey was useless under the high ball from the first to the last. He is a very weak link in that mayo defence. If the ball goes right into Star he will do damage.

[Wildweasel74]

Donaghy only got the legs for 1st half if even that any more so will be only used as a sub

[BennyHarp]

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/mayo-to-request-rescheduling-of-semi-final-replay-1.1906513

Mayo to request rescheduling of semi-final replay

James Horan unhappy with Limerick as venue after Croke Park draw with Kerry

The Mayo county board will request a postponement of the All-Ireland football semi-final to allow the game to take place in Croke Park.

Kerry and Mayo drew 1-16 apiece at headquarters today but, as it stands, the replay will not be staged there this Saturday because the ground is hosting the 'Croke Park Classic' American football match between University of Central Florida and Penn State.

Mayo want the replay to be postponed until Saturday, September 6th, the day before the senior hurling final between Kilkenny and Tipperary, to allow it to be staged back in Dublin

Predictably, the GAA issued a statement rejecting Mayo, stating that Croke Park is needed for a possible replay of Dublin/Donegal, a possibility that is 22/1, even a 4.5% chance of Dublin needing it trumps the certainty of Mayo needing it.

What a f**king joke. Mayo v Kerry replay can't be in croker on the off chance that Dublin and Donegal draw!? Pathetic decision

It is a complete joke, they happily fixed the American Football on that date even though that was the day the first semi final replay was potentially set for.

[saffron sam2]

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/mayo-to-request-rescheduling-of-semi-final-replay-1.1906513

Mayo to request rescheduling of semi-final replay

James Horan unhappy with Limerick as venue after Croke Park draw with Kerry

The Mayo county board will request a postponement of the All-Ireland football semi-final to allow the game to take place in Croke Park.

Kerry and Mayo drew 1-16 apiece at headquarters today but, as it stands, the replay will not be staged there this Saturday because the ground is hosting the 'Croke Park Classic' American football match between University of Central Florida and Penn State.

Mayo want the replay to be postponed until Saturday, September 6th, the day before the senior hurling final between Kilkenny and Tipperary, to allow it to be staged back in Dublin

Predictably, the GAA issued a statement rejecting Mayo, stating that Croke Park is needed for a possible replay of Dublin/Donegal, a possibility that is 22/1, even a 4.5% chance of Dublin needing it trumps the certainty of Mayo needing it.

What a f**king joke. Mayo v Kerry replay can't be in croker on the off chance that Dublin and Donegal draw!? Pathetic decision

And what would be wrong with a double header of semi-final replays?  I would go.

[blanketattack]

Ah come on lads, Limerick is not that rough. Nothing to be afraid of.

Mike,

iT is a munster venue. Right. Have Mayo ever played a championship there.

Picked the two most populous towns in each county.

Killarney to Limerick  109 km
Tralee to Limerick       101km

castlebar to limerick    165km
ballina to limerick        195km

Hawkeye not available, maybe not a big factor who knows.

bottom line it should be in Croke Park, no matter who ends up winning.

Killarney to Dublin 303km
Ballina to Dublin 238km
If using distance to quantify, having the replay in Dublin would also be unfair.

[BennyHarp]

Next week is round 1 of the Colleges American Football, so that leaves 16 rounds of matches right up to mid December that Croke Park could have used to host one of these games. Yet they fix it for the busiest time in the GAA calendar, the day before an All Ireland semi final and on the date of a potential semi final replay. It's a massive fcuk up and in my opinion Croke Park should not be rented out between mid August and the end of September.

[Syferus]

Next week is round 1 of the Colleges American Football, so that leaves 16 rounds of matches right up to mid December that Croke Park could have used to host one of these games. Yet they fix it for the busiest time in the GAA calendar, the day before an All Ireland semi final and on the date of a potential semi final replay. It's a massive fcuk up and in my opinion Croke Park should not be rented out between mid August and the end of September.

Colleges want these glamour foreign matches at the beginning of the season so they can concentrate on their seasons. Like a reverse bowl game in reality, games which are played after the regular season is over.

[BennyHarp]

Next week is round 1 of the Colleges American Football, so that leaves 16 rounds of matches right up to mid December that Croke Park could have used to host one of these games. Yet they fix it for the busiest time in the GAA calendar, the day before an All Ireland semi final and on the date of a potential semi final replay. It's a massive fcuk up and in my opinion Croke Park should not be rented out between mid August and the end of September.

Colleges want these glamour foreign matches at the beginning of the season so they can concentrate on their seasons. Like a reverse bowl game in reality, games which are played after the regular season is over.

That's all very well but (and I genuinely don't know the answer to this) who wanted the game in Croke Park? Croke Park themselves, the colleges or the NCAA? If it was NCAA then they should be told that August is unacceptable. If the colleges just want a glamour foreign game then they should be told the same and if it was Croke Park then serious questions need to be asked about the management of the stadium.

[Sidney]

GAA fixture scheduling/logistics etc is gas. Everybody moans about something.

"It's a joke that players train for six months for one match."

"The back door has ruined the club scene."

"It's a joke that players are told to wait around for six weeks after losing in their provincial championship for a match they don't want to play anyway."

"Dublin need to be taken out of Croke Park. It's completely unfair that they get a home venue for every match."

"Dublin cannot be taken out of Croke Park as the GAA would be neglecting its membership by not maximising its revenue."

"This Tommy Murphy Cup is a farce. Nobody cares about it."

"It's a disgrace that the GAA haven't come up with a meaningful All-Ireland B competition."

"It's a disgrace that the provincial finalists are out again six days after losing."

"It's a joke that the provincial champions have to wait five weeks for their semi-final."

"It's a farce that the Railway Cup is still being played. Nobody cares about it."

"The GAA should hang their heads in shame for the way they've neglected the Railway Cup. This is a competition players want to play in."

"It's ridiculous bringing Kerry and Mayo all the way up to Croke Park for a match that will only attract 25,000."

"It's an insult to Kerry and Mayo bringing them down to Limerick."

"It's ridiculous that dual players are being penalised for playing both hurling and football. These are amateur players and they should be allowed play what they want."

"It's a farce in this day and age that players are trying to play two games at the top level."

"It's a disgrace the way club players are treated in this county."

"It's joke the way the county manager is being messed around by scheduling club fixtures before a championship match."

"It''s a joke that the county championships are put back until September."

"It's not good enough that players aren't allowed play for their country in the International Rules because of a clash with club matches."

"It's a disgrace that a mickey mouse game in International Rules is interfering with club finals."

"It's not good enough that the club championships drag on until St. Patrick's Day, disrupting counties' league campaigns."

"It's terrible that club players will be robbed of the St. Patrick's Day showpiece. Our national finals should be on our national day."

"It's a disgrace that there aren't 10 more weeks in the year. Fooking nature."