Laois footballers the Championship 2018 What went on and the review!

[OTF]

I'd give them some chance against the winners of Armagh and Clare and that would be a good measure of how far we've come and of the others IMO no chance

Hard to disagree. A lot depends on how we bounce back from Sunday. They're in the gym tonight, and out tomorrow night. I'd love a crack off either of the above two. Failing that, its a descending scale of Mayo-Tyrone-Monaghan, depending on venues, most likely Croke Park double headers inevitably.

I watched Meath v Tyrone and  thought Tyrone were very lucky to get out with a win.  Themselves and Monaghan are above Laois in terms of development but I think Ulster football is in decline. Their is no doubt that Laois will be the team everyone wants to get in the next round however. A team from Div 4 who don't play a blanket defence and just shipped a hammering. I thought Laois showed sparks of progress in the first half against Dublin, hopefully they can give a better account of themselves in the qualifiers.

Will Armagh want to draw us

[Andy06]

Question.
Is the rule for home advantage to div 3/4 teams applied the whole way through the qualifiers?
I generally remember round 4 of previous years being played in neutral venues as opposed to given to the team drawn first.

[redsetanta]

In my opinion I dont think getting to the Super 8's would do anything to progress this team. As someone mentioned while Kerry coming to Portlaoise would be a good occasion they could give us a right hiding and in fairness we could be looking at 3 heavy defeats. I'm not so sure it's the way to go. A gutsy performance against a Mayo or Monaghan but ultimately coming up short would be a better scenario right now for this team. Finish this year on a high, give the lads a break and Sugrue can look forward to the club championship and planning to try and get promoted Div 2.

[galwayman]

The clown that runs that MayoGaaBlog is one insufferable tool.

[Don Draper]

The clown that runs that MayoGaaBlog is one insufferable tool.

You would think that 

[galwayman]

The clown that runs that MayoGaaBlog is one insufferable tool.

You would think that 

I somehow managed to post this in the wrong place. Damn iphone :-)
Ah man - nothing to do with where I'm from at all but the lad is arrogant beyond belief. If he was an ice cream he would lick himself.

[The PRO]

Maybe so and deep down I'm guessing that's how it will pan out. But maybe this is something worth fighting for and taking it as far as it goes. There is no legal obligation on Kildare (so far) to play in Croke Park and there wasn't on us to play in Kilkenny. The GAA will be embarrassed and humbled by a no show and they have needed that jolt for a long time

And I dont disagree with that but, I make these two points and let it go then:

They've done f**k all with Newbridge over the past 20 years and thats on them.
They had a chance stand with us in 2015 and turned their backs on us, like every other county in Leinster. Our CB shouldn't be slow in reminding them of that too when and if they come looking for support.

Kildare should take their hush money, do a deal on either selling Conleths or redeveloping it, and move on.

Kildare are snookered here. If they hold firm, you can imagine the response they'll get from Tom Ryan when they go with the begging bowl for redeveloping their "stadium".
As Don says, this will be sorted as the week goes on with the promise of a nice few quid for the homeless!

[Keyser Söze]

O' Neill is 100% right. But it shouldn't have been him saying it.
In many ways, he can't back down.
The Chairman/Secretary of the CB could have taken this stance, got something behind the scenes, got the game moved to Tullamore/Portlaoise and came out and said "we have been given assurrances regarding this matter into the future".
O' Neill can't do this because it's stuff that isn't within his remit.

I really think this has been a major tactical error. They picked the right battle, one in which they are technically right and will gather maximum public support- big slip up in the approach they took.

[Don Draper]

Maybe so and deep down I'm guessing that's how it will pan out. But maybe this is something worth fighting for and taking it as far as it goes. There is no legal obligation on Kildare (so far) to play in Croke Park and there wasn't on us to play in Kilkenny. The GAA will be embarrassed and humbled by a no show and they have needed that jolt for a long time

And I dont disagree with that but, I make these two points and let it go then:

They've done f**k all with Newbridge over the past 20 years and thats on them.
They had a chance stand with us in 2015 and turned their backs on us, like every other county in Leinster. Our CB shouldn't be slow in reminding them of that too when and if they come looking for support.

Kildare should take their hush money, do a deal on either selling Conleths or redeveloping it, and move on.

Kildare are snookered here. If they hold firm, you can imagine the response they'll get from Tom Ryan when they go with the begging bowl for redeveloping their "stadium".
As Don says, this will be sorted as the week goes on with the promise of a nice few quid for the homeless!

A few quid may satisfy the Kildare County Board, but what about O'Neill and the players? What do they get out of it?

A trip to the Japanese Gardens?

[Don Draper]

O' Neill is 100% right. But it shouldn't have been him saying it.
In many ways, he can't back down.
The Chairman/Secretary of the CB could have taken this stance, got something behind the scenes, got the game moved to Tullamore/Portlaoise and came out and said "we have been given assurrances regarding this matter into the future".
O' Neill can't do this because it's stuff that isn't within his remit.

I really think this has been a major tactical error. They picked the right battle, one in which they are technically right and will gather maximum public support- big slip up in the approach they took.

O'Neill cancelled his press conference at 5 today. The fix is in, Kildare have dipped into the greasy till and come out smiling. O'Neill meanwhile is left seething.

[Keyser Söze]

O' Neill is 100% right. But it shouldn't have been him saying it.
In many ways, he can't back down.
The Chairman/Secretary of the CB could have taken this stance, got something behind the scenes, got the game moved to Tullamore/Portlaoise and came out and said "we have been given assurrances regarding this matter into the future".
O' Neill can't do this because it's stuff that isn't within his remit.

I really think this has been a major tactical error. They picked the right battle, one in which they are technically right and will gather maximum public support- big slip up in the approach they took.

O'Neill cancelled his press conference at 5 today. The fix is in, Kildare have dipped into the greasy till and come out smiling. O'Neill meanwhile is left seething.

He's around long enough to have known better.
Kildare could win this one. He couldn't!

[blueandwhite1]

O' Neill is 100% right. But it shouldn't have been him saying it.
In many ways, he can't back down.
The Chairman/Secretary of the CB could have taken this stance, got something behind the scenes, got the game moved to Tullamore/Portlaoise and came out and said "we have been given assurrances regarding this matter into the future".
O' Neill can't do this because it's stuff that isn't within his remit.

I really think this has been a major tactical error. They picked the right battle, one in which they are technically right and will gather maximum public support- big slip up in the approach they took.

Just goes to show that it isn't just our county board that are a cowardly shower of Croke park pleasing bureaucrats. "We'll be right behind you all the way Cian. Go on telly and tell them what you think....."

[Don Draper]

O' Neill is 100% right. But it shouldn't have been him saying it.
In many ways, he can't back down.
The Chairman/Secretary of the CB could have taken this stance, got something behind the scenes, got the game moved to Tullamore/Portlaoise and came out and said "we have been given assurrances regarding this matter into the future".
O' Neill can't do this because it's stuff that isn't within his remit.

I really think this has been a major tactical error. They picked the right battle, one in which they are technically right and will gather maximum public support- big slip up in the approach they took.

Just goes to show that it isn't just our county board that are a cowardly shower of Croke park pleasing bureaucrats. "We'll be right behind you all the way Cian. Go on telly and tell them what you think....."

Cian needs no encouragement to go on telly

[BallyroanAbu]

Yep Kildare showing leadership

They owe Croke Park a fortune

Most of their supporters won't be able to attend the game due to Conleths being tiny.

Jesus the County Board in Laois as far as I can see are doing their best under tough conditions, no real sponsorship and we are not over run with volunteers in clubs.  They ain't perfect but they are a hell of a lot better than some.  I would argue we need more long term planning in youth development and the clubs need to face some realities.  I am not saying they are perfect but as things go they ain't too bad. 

Kildare may win this battle but they will pay for it long term.

[recyclebin]

Some people are awful bitter on here. From close to the border myself , I never like to see Kildare doin well but this time they are in the right and the GAA should follow it's own rules. They need to take a stand here or only the chosen few will actually get home games come the Super 8's.