Championship Draw 2008 - Official Thread

rpm · October 14, 2007, 11:20:22 PM

Quote from: corn02 on October 14, 2007, 11:02:33 PM
Jesus shows how much attention I was paying. I could of swore Monaghan came out before Tyrone v Down?

They did!

Gnevin · October 14, 2007, 11:37:02 PM

when will the fixtures be known?

thejuice · October 15, 2007, 12:38:18 AM

If we get by Carlow, we'll be up against another bogey team of the last few years, Wexford. I dont like playing them. we dont have anyone to mark Forde, then again who does. But Wexford of course have more than Forde up front and a good midfield. BUt its a long way off, but i cant wait for next season. cant wait for the league to start.

Barney · October 15, 2007, 07:58:03 AM

Very please with our draw. Sligo did well this year to win Connacht but I think they are a long way off the team of a few years ago. With the game being in Castlebar, Mayo will have to be hot favourites. Its piss or get off the pot time for JOM. He has been given a draw that is favourable so a Connacht title should be delivered.

Looking at things on an overall view if Kerry win Munster only the Connacht Champions or possibly two teams from the qualifiers on that side of the draw stand in their way of getting to the All Ireland. Probably should chalk in down.

Croí na hÉireann · October 15, 2007, 09:25:54 AM

Quote from: Shamrock Shore on October 14, 2007, 10:08:42 PM
Great $:-\$

Longford or Mullingar? Did the Qualifier game earlier this year count as a return? I can't recall.

Anyone looking forward to this? I don't think I will be.

Nope, Westmeath were first out in the qualifer draw and got home advantage, same as de Slashers were first out in the draw this time last year. Haven't a clue where it'll be played, didn't hear anything about first out getting home advantage this time...

Anyways, we'll be looking to finish the job we set out to do in the first half this year if it's in de ~~wind tunnel~~, Pearse Park...

Billys Boots · October 15, 2007, 10:04:20 AM

QuoteAnyways, we'll be looking to finish the job we set out to do in the first half this year if it's in de wind tunnel, Pearse Park...

Ah it's nice for us to get a soft draw in the opener alright.

Croí na hÉireann · October 15, 2007, 10:14:00 AM

Quote from: Billys Boots on October 15, 2007, 10:04:20 AM
QuoteAnyways, we'll be looking to finish the job we set out to do in the first half this year if it's in de wind tunnel, Pearse Park...

Ah it's nice for us to get a soft draw in the opener alright.

There'll be no handy balls batted down to yous this year Billy

Billys Boots · October 15, 2007, 10:22:18 AM

I seem to remember you telling me about a hard game we were going to get in May last year too. Are you applying the stopped-clock theory to all these predictions Croi?

DUBSFORSAM1 · October 15, 2007, 10:39:25 AM

Aamazing how its never the Dublin fans who say that we are going to win the All-Ireland...its all the non-Dub fans who say it and then accuse us of being arrogant...

Bensars · October 15, 2007, 10:43:22 AM

Well at least its a home draw this year. You wont have yer captain coming out and complaining about the indignity of Dublin having to travel to the likes of Longford.

DUBSFORSAM1 · October 15, 2007, 10:45:45 AM

Bensars - The only complaining about Longford was the ability of hte ground to hold a crowd of supporters which it wasn't......

Amazingly Joe Kernan made an even bigger deal about Armagh travelling to Donegal and yet he doesn't get half the abuse...

Croí na hÉireann · October 15, 2007, 11:06:24 AM

Quote from: Billys Boots on October 15, 2007, 10:22:18 AM
I seem to remember you telling me about a hard game we were going to get in May last year too. Are you applying the stopped-clock theory to all these predictions Croi?

Like I said there'll be no handy balls batted down this year. Could fast forward the stop watch to full time, Mullingar, July 7th, 2007 if u want

full back · October 15, 2007, 11:24:31 AM

Happy with the draw
No disrespect to Antrim or Cavan but all Armagh folk should be happy enough with the the first game (except perhaps Paul Grimley who would have had a chance to knock out the county that wouldnt employ him)
It will be interesting to see Mc Donnells style of play & to see if it is even worth our while travelling to the Tyrone game

On the other side, an intresting clash between Donegal & Derry. Derry should win this, but a lot will depend on Donegal players acting the bollix as per usual. The winners of this to beat Monaghan

DUBSFORSAM1 · October 15, 2007, 12:10:08 PM

Tyrone would probably be the 3rd team if they have their players fit....

Dublin mustn't be too bad that they have been knocked out by -
1 - The best Armagh team of all time twice
2 - The best Tyrone team of all time after a replay
3 - Kerry probably the 2nd best Kerry team three times
4 - Mayo in probably their best performance ever

Not bad for a supposedly useless team

saffron sam2 · October 15, 2007, 12:12:57 PM

Quote from: rpm on October 14, 2007, 11:16:40 PM
Monaghan can't meet Armagh in the semi - only the final if both progress.

The Ulster draw is:

Prelim: Antrim v Cavan

G1: Ferm v Monaghan
G2: Done v Derry

G3: Tyrone v Down
G4: Armagh v Prelim winners

Semi 1: G1 v G2
Semi 2: G3 v G4

Am I right in saying that Antrim would have to beat Cavan, Armagh and in all likelihood Tyrone to qualify for the qualifiers?

Well done Dr. McSparran.