All-Ireland Final, September 18th, 2016 - Dublin v Mayo

[macdanger2]

http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0919/817634-dubs-delay/

Seems odd that Dublin would insist on coming out later than asked. Did they think there was some sort of psychological edge to be gained??

[Jinxy]

It's almost like he's talking a bunch of bullshit or something!

He's like the Mayo version of Heffo.

[heffo]

It's almost like he's talking a bunch of bullshit or something!

He's like the Mayo version of Heffo.

Except I've never posted anything inaccurate

[Farrandeelin]

It's almost like he's talking a bunch of bullshit or something!

He's like the Mayo version of Heffo.

Probably a tad more pessimistic than heffo. Sure I did say rumours and put it in bold.

[ballinaman]

Any truth in the rumour Jim McGuinness is assisting the Mayo team on the run up to the final?

He's been with them since the start of last week

It's almost like he's talking a bunch of bullshit or something!

He's like the Mayo version of Heffo.

Except I've never posted anything inaccurate

Ahem 

[The Hill is Blue]

And finally.... can Mayo expect an allocation of tickets for the central section of Hill 16 for the replay with Dub supporters split in the peripheral sections, i.e.: the reverse of today? No, of course not. What was I thinking

Another urban myth.

There is no segregation on the Hill.

Supporters naturally gravitate towards their own colours, so you get clusters of supporters in particular areas. I was on the centre of the Hill behind the goalposts. During the minor game there were groups of Mayo lads around us but they all gradually moved across to where the bulk of the Mayo supporters had positioned themselves.

So Hill tickets that say "Nally terrace" allow you to mingle anywhere on the Hill ??

The Nally terrace is not the Hill. I repeat - there is no segregation on the Hill. The support on the Nally terrace was fairly evenly divided between Mayo and Dublin supporters. The majority of Mayo supporters on the terraces were on the Hill. In fact many Mayo supporters in the Nally terrace climbed out and crossed the Hill to join the Mayo supporters on the far side of the Hill.

Get your facts right before concocting conspiracy theories.

[blast05]

And finally.... can Mayo expect an allocation of tickets for the central section of Hill 16 for the replay with Dub supporters split in the peripheral sections, i.e.: the reverse of today? No, of course not. What was I thinking

Another urban myth.

There is no segregation on the Hill.

Supporters naturally gravitate towards their own colours, so you get clusters of supporters in particular areas. I was on the centre of the Hill behind the goalposts. During the minor game there were groups of Mayo lads around us but they all gradually moved across to where the bulk of the Mayo supporters had positioned themselves.

So Hill tickets that say "Nally terrace" allow you to mingle anywhere on the Hill ??

The Nally terrace is not the Hill. I repeat - there is no segregation on the Hill. The support on the Nally terrace was fairly evenly divided between Mayo and Dublin supporters. The majority of Mayo supporters on the terraces were on the Hill. In fact many Mayo supporters in the Nally terrace climbed out and crossed the Hill to join the Mayo supporters on the far side of the Hill.

Get your facts right before concocting conspiracy theories.

OK, fair enough.
Not conspiracy theories .... i was just wrong.

[moysider]

If the rumours emanating from the post match 'feed' in the Croke Park Hotel are true, then it could get nasty in 12 days time.

Familiarity breeds contempt.

Hopefully if it does kick off it won be the deciding of the game like it was in our replay 20 years ago.

I suspect that the referee is between Deegan and McQuillan. I'd prefer McQuillan as I fear Deegan would be a complete homer.
They cant let any of the Meath mafia near it surely?

[highorlow]

What's the idea of that red arm / wrist bandage on some of the Dublin players yesterday? , Macauley and Andrews had them on.

[The Hill is Blue]

And finally.... can Mayo expect an allocation of tickets for the central section of Hill 16 for the replay with Dub supporters split in the peripheral sections, i.e.: the reverse of today? No, of course not. What was I thinking

Another urban myth.

There is no segregation on the Hill.

Supporters naturally gravitate towards their own colours, so you get clusters of supporters in particular areas. I was on the centre of the Hill behind the goalposts. During the minor game there were groups of Mayo lads around us but they all gradually moved across to where the bulk of the Mayo supporters had positioned themselves.

So Hill tickets that say "Nally terrace" allow you to mingle anywhere on the Hill ??

The Nally terrace is not the Hill. I repeat - there is no segregation on the Hill. The support on the Nally terrace was fairly evenly divided between Mayo and Dublin supporters. The majority of Mayo supporters on the terraces were on the Hill. In fact many Mayo supporters in the Nally terrace climbed out and crossed the Hill to join the Mayo supporters on the far side of the Hill.

Get your facts right before concocting conspiracy theories.

OK, fair enough.
Not conspiracy theories .... i was just wrong.

Maith an fear 

[Lar Naparka]

It's almost like he's talking a bunch of bullshit or something!

He's like the Mayo version of Heffo.

Except I've never posted anything inaccurate

Until now, that is.
Anyway I think he was talking about Indiana. That boyo is keeping very quiet at the moment but he's always good for a few off the wall posts at times like this.
Farr wouldn't hold the proverbial candle to him.

[Jinxy]

Yeah, where's Indiana?
I'd love to know what went wrong with the Dubs and he usually has the inside track.

[muppet]

Yeah, where's Indiana?
I'd love to know what went wrong with the Dubs and he usually has the inside track.

He is in Lee Keegan's pocket. 

[BennyHarp]

I genuinely don't get the hatred coming for O'Connor from some corners. Yes, he has a bit of spite in his game but that is a nearly a prerequisite for a top forward operating at the highest level these days. His point on Sunday was pure class and perhaps, in a way, served to fuel a little frustration in those who watch him, as it highlights what he is capable of.

I personally think he is top drawer and said after Mayo beat Tyrone that if he swapped teams that day, we'd have been sitting in an All Ireland final.

[Lar Naparka]

Connolly and Keegan have been banging away at each other quite happily since the '13 final or maybe earlier.
If anyone with a copy of the video of this game is interested enough to go and check back to around the 10th minute of the game, an off-the-ball incident was picked up by a camera with Connolly standing behind Keegan, tugging the collar of his jersey. The bould Lee didn't turn around but he was using his elbow to dig Connolly in the stomach or at least to break his grip.
Bu I also saw a photo somewhere where the two lads were pictured shaking hands and apparently about to swap jerseys at the end of the game.
Leroy and Diarmuid are probably the most fascinating match up in the country at present and both are absolutely vital to their respective sides. He who gains the upper hand next day will finish up on the winning side.