All-Ireland QFs: Armagh/Roscommon, Dublin/Galway, Donegal/Louth, Kerry/Derry

[tbrick18]

Is there a lift up  to the upper tier in Croke Park? I never looked before

There's a lift to premium level and pretty sure it goes on up. For elderly/people with buggies etc.

I looked into it before, you can't just rock up and use it. I think you have to contact CP hospitality in advance and get on a list.
Was never able to get it sorted, the right person was never available and never rang back.

[Armagh18]

Dublin Galway an interesting one, I think at 100% Galway have the tools to hurt Dublin especially that defense, lets face it if Walsh Comer and Finnerty are all fit they're going to get scores.

Think Dublin will really squeeze that Galway kickout though given Gleesons ability to have a brain fart, no doubt they've noted the Armagh game. Hoping for a good game there too but think you're right Dublin will have too much. Hopefully we'll be in the mood to stay on and shout for Galway though Saturday evening!

[tbrick18]

Who goes on Clifford? I expect Chrissy to pick up O'Shea, and McCloskey to go to 6 on P Clifford. Does that leave McAvoy or Baker on D Clifford? With Glass or McKinless sweeping in front.

For me put Mccloskey on Clifford.
Clifford will have to track back which he won't like and mcloskey can mark a man as well as anyone.

[93-DY-SAM]

Is there a lift up  to the upper tier in Croke Park? I never looked before

Yes

[Armagh18]

Who goes on Clifford? I expect Chrissy to pick up O'Shea, and McCloskey to go to 6 on P Clifford. Does that leave McAvoy or Baker on D Clifford? With Glass or McKinless sweeping in front.

For me put Mccloskey on Clifford.
Clifford will have to track back which he won't like and mcloskey can mark a man as well as anyone.

I'm sure someone else will do the tracking back for Clifford. Surely Derry won't leave him on his own like they did with Turbitt against us!

You probably have to accept that Clifford is going to get scores it's a matter of limiting it and limiting the supply going in. McK marked him last year didn't he? Role of Glass in a defensive sense will be key you'd imagine.

[Jell 0 Biafra]

Clifford will always get his. It's a case of damage limitation with him, and making sure the other forwards are marked up tight.

[Wildweasel74]

The best physical Match up is McAvoy on him.

[toby47]

What sort of attendances do you expect to see in Croke Park on Saturday & Sunday?

Saturday has the potential to be a big crowd, can't see the same being there on Sunday.

[JoG2]

50/55k?

[Rossfan]

I was told they expect around 60 on Saturday and 45 Sunday.

[marty34]

Not great with Kerry V Derry on the Sunday.  Big further to travel on the Sunday.

Louth should bring a decent crowd.

[toby47]

I was told they expect around 60 on Saturday and 45 Sunday.

Fair play, didn't expect as many on Sunday.

[93-DY-SAM]

I was told they expect around 60 on Saturday and 45 Sunday.

Fair play, didn't expect as many on Sunday.

There might be 60k on Sat and 45k on Sun but there'll only be a short window where they are all there at the same time. That's why there is a definite argument about these quarter-finals being played in neutral venues around the country. Donegal will probably bring the biggest crowd of the 4 and I'd imagine a fair chunk of them will hit the road after their game. Same with Louth. It'll be the same story on Saturday. I can't see too many Kerry people travelling as they generally don't at this stage and most see the game against us as a formality. They expect us to give them a bit of game but that's it.

[shawshank]

I watched how Duiblin place Murchan on Clifford in the league game and he attacked as much as possible which Clifford didn't enjoy, it was definitely one of Clifford's weaker outings. McCloskey owes him big time, out of all the defenders currently playing, you do not want McCloskey running to support the play not being marked. Clifford standing watching him. How many gls has McCloskey scored or been involved in this season?

[NotedObserver]

I watched how Duiblin place Murchan on Clifford in the league game and he attacked as much as possible which Clifford didn't enjoy, it was definitely one of Clifford's weaker outings. McCloskey owes him big time, out of all the defenders currently playing, you do not want McCloskey running to support the play not being marked. Clifford standing watching him. How many gls has McCloskey scored or been involved in this season?

Think this is the best route and Kerry should tell him not to follow him. If Derry are careless like previous games it will be a disaster but if Derry are sharp it could be the winning of the game. McKinless is key and surely Kerry are looking at a way of stopping him