All Ireland Championship 2025.

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thewobbler

I didn't see the first half of Tyrone Mayo, but i'm reading the analysis of the game on here as:

When Tyrone beat Donegal last week it was because Tyrone were brilliant. Donegal are still a good side.

When Mayo beat Tyrone this week it was all down to Tyrone being awful. Mayo are still a poor side.

I suppose we will know more about all this later today after the Cavan v Donegal game. And the bookies would seem to follow this analysis, with Donegal 7 point favourites away from home.

I just can't help thinking Jimmy has pulled the wool over eyes a bit this year about Donegal. They're a handful of players yet away from being a binafide contender.

Dunneroyal

Some very good aspects to concentrate on. Kinsella is a real find , Conlon is just majestic and from been just a panel member or sub he is now one of the first names on team sheet. With right ball into him he is unmarkable.  That all been said another 2 soft goals conceded against the wind and run of play is concerning. We have at the very least qualified for the preliminary qf and in all likelihood a home one at that. Stil its winners take all v Kerry tighten up at the back and we could take them. Huge improvement this year and really the most improved team in Ireland imo. And the talk of flakey is well and truly gone.
Looking forward to the next game to really test ourselves about how far we have come.
Hon the royal

Rossfan

Quote from: Blowitupref on June 01, 2025, 12:55:07 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 31, 2025, 10:55:12 PMNo score in the final nine minutes of the Meath-Roscommon draw.
Lots of misses.  Handful of wides and shots dropped short for the rossies. Meath had a goal chance.  Both had the ball after the hooter went and wasted their opportunity to win by a point.
We blew it badly last 10 or so.
They'll think the same of their late goal chance.
Kerry would have scored around 4-25 with the chances we had yesterday.
That's why they're competing for Sam and we're not.
But we restored some pride yesterday at least.
Anyway it's all down to beating/drawing with Cork and we owe them one for 2023.
Play the game and play it fairly
Play the game like Dermot Earley.

Armagh18

Quote from: thewobbler on June 01, 2025, 09:11:52 AMI didn't see the first half of Tyrone Mayo, but i'm reading the analysis of the game on here as:

When Tyrone beat Donegal last week it was because Tyrone were brilliant. Donegal are still a good side.

When Mayo beat Tyrone this week it was all down to Tyrone being awful. Mayo are still a poor side.

I suppose we will know more about all this later today after the Cavan v Donegal game. And the bookies would seem to follow this analysis, with Donegal 7 point favourites away from home.

I just can't help thinking Jimmy has pulled the wool over eyes a bit this year about Donegal. They're a handful of players yet away from being a binafide contender.
Armagh are obviously contenders and theres clearly nothing between Armagh and Donegal given the last 2 Ulsters, it took a Conroy point shot dropping in to the net last year to get Galway past them who clearly are contenders.

It'll take a good side to put Donegal out this year again. They're definitely All Ireland contenders. Would expect then to beat Cavan fairly well and will beat Mayo as well

Aaron Boone

Topping your group is essential for getting an extra week off. For those with genuine AI ambitions, that is a big goal to aim for.

Funny how this format has grown on me this year but it's gonna change again in 2026.

Dunneroyal

Quote from: Armagh18 on June 01, 2025, 09:23:17 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 01, 2025, 09:11:52 AMI didn't see the first half of Tyrone Mayo, but i'm reading the analysis of the game on here as:

When Tyrone beat Donegal last week it was because Tyrone were brilliant. Donegal are still a good side.

When Mayo beat Tyrone this week it was all down to Tyrone being awful. Mayo are still a poor side.

I suppose we will know more about all this later today after the Cavan v Donegal game. And the bookies would seem to follow this analysis, with Donegal 7 point favourites away from home.

I just can't help thinking Jimmy has pulled the wool over eyes a bit this year about Donegal. They're a handful of players yet away from being a binafide contender.
Armagh are obviously contenders and theres clearly nothing between Armagh and Donegal given the last 2 Ulsters, it took a Conroy point shot dropping in to the net last year to get Galway past them who clearly are contenders.

It'll take a good side to put Donegal out this year again. They're definitely All Ireland contenders. Would expect then to beat Cavan fairly well and will beat Mayo as well
I don't mean this disrespecting but I wouldn't have Armagh as contenders this year. Honestly I think it's Kerry Dublin then Galway and then a bit behind Donegal. Armagh next. But outside the top 3 I mentioned winning it would be a huge shock.
Hon the royal

Armagh18

Quote from: Dunneroyal on June 01, 2025, 09:59:08 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on June 01, 2025, 09:23:17 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 01, 2025, 09:11:52 AMI didn't see the first half of Tyrone Mayo, but i'm reading the analysis of the game on here as:

When Tyrone beat Donegal last week it was because Tyrone were brilliant. Donegal are still a good side.

When Mayo beat Tyrone this week it was all down to Tyrone being awful. Mayo are still a poor side.

I suppose we will know more about all this later today after the Cavan v Donegal game. And the bookies would seem to follow this analysis, with Donegal 7 point favourites away from home.

I just can't help thinking Jimmy has pulled the wool over eyes a bit this year about Donegal. They're a handful of players yet away from being a binafide contender.
Armagh are obviously contenders and theres clearly nothing between Armagh and Donegal given the last 2 Ulsters, it took a Conroy point shot dropping in to the net last year to get Galway past them who clearly are contenders.

It'll take a good side to put Donegal out this year again. They're definitely All Ireland contenders. Would expect then to beat Cavan fairly well and will beat Mayo as well
I don't mean this disrespecting but I wouldn't have Armagh as contenders this year. Honestly I think it's Kerry Dublin then Galway and then a bit behind Donegal. Armagh next. But outside the top 3 I mentioned winning it would be a huge shock.
Today will tell a lot about Dublin and Armagh I think. Should be a cracker.

Mario

We spend the whole season in GAA talking about contenders. Form is irrelevant until the last group game really. Not too many tipped Armagh this time last year. Tyrone were a contender last week now they aren't. Dublin were finished now they are a contender. Doesn't seem to happen in other sports.

Armagh18

Quote from: Mario on June 01, 2025, 10:15:36 AMWe spend the whole season in GAA talking about contenders. Form is irrelevant until the last group game really. Not too many tipped Armagh this time last year. Tyrone were a contender last week now they aren't. Dublin were finished now they are a contender. Doesn't seem to happen in other sports.
Yeah 1 result seems to tip the whole narrative week on week.

Tubberman

Quote from: Dunneroyal on June 01, 2025, 09:59:08 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on June 01, 2025, 09:23:17 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 01, 2025, 09:11:52 AMI didn't see the first half of Tyrone Mayo, but i'm reading the analysis of the game on here as:

When Tyrone beat Donegal last week it was because Tyrone were brilliant. Donegal are still a good side.

When Mayo beat Tyrone this week it was all down to Tyrone being awful. Mayo are still a poor side.

I suppose we will know more about all this later today after the Cavan v Donegal game. And the bookies would seem to follow this analysis, with Donegal 7 point favourites away from home.

I just can't help thinking Jimmy has pulled the wool over eyes a bit this year about Donegal. They're a handful of players yet away from being a binafide contender.
Armagh are obviously contenders and theres clearly nothing between Armagh and Donegal given the last 2 Ulsters, it took a Conroy point shot dropping in to the net last year to get Galway past them who clearly are contenders.

It'll take a good side to put Donegal out this year again. They're definitely All Ireland contenders. Would expect then to beat Cavan fairly well and will beat Mayo as well
I don't mean this disrespecting but I wouldn't have Armagh as contenders this year. Honestly I think it's Kerry Dublin then Galway and then a bit behind Donegal. Armagh next. But outside the top 3 I mentioned winning it would be a huge shock.

I'd have Armagh as favourites tbh.
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

Gael85

Quote from: Dunneroyal on June 01, 2025, 09:59:08 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on June 01, 2025, 09:23:17 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 01, 2025, 09:11:52 AMI didn't see the first half of Tyrone Mayo, but i'm reading the analysis of the game on here as:

When Tyrone beat Donegal last week it was because Tyrone were brilliant. Donegal are still a good side.

When Mayo beat Tyrone this week it was all down to Tyrone being awful. Mayo are still a poor side.

I suppose we will know more about all this later today after the Cavan v Donegal game. And the bookies would seem to follow this analysis, with Donegal 7 point favourites away from home.

I just can't help thinking Jimmy has pulled the wool over eyes a bit this year about Donegal. They're a handful of players yet away from being a binafide contender.
Armagh are obviously contenders and theres clearly nothing between Armagh and Donegal given the last 2 Ulsters, it took a Conroy point shot dropping in to the net last year to get Galway past them who clearly are contenders.

It'll take a good side to put Donegal out this year again. They're definitely All Ireland contenders. Would expect then to beat Cavan fairly well and will beat Mayo as well
I don't mean this disrespecting but I wouldn't have Armagh as contenders this year. Honestly I think it's Kerry Dublin then Galway and then a bit behind Donegal. Armagh next. But outside the top 3 I mentioned winning it would be a huge shock.

Think will be between Armagh and Kerry. Think Tyrone could be contenders.

Armagh18

Quote from: Gael85 on June 01, 2025, 12:02:31 PM
Quote from: Dunneroyal on June 01, 2025, 09:59:08 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on June 01, 2025, 09:23:17 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 01, 2025, 09:11:52 AMI didn't see the first half of Tyrone Mayo, but i'm reading the analysis of the game on here as:

When Tyrone beat Donegal last week it was because Tyrone were brilliant. Donegal are still a good side.

When Mayo beat Tyrone this week it was all down to Tyrone being awful. Mayo are still a poor side.

I suppose we will know more about all this later today after the Cavan v Donegal game. And the bookies would seem to follow this analysis, with Donegal 7 point favourites away from home.

I just can't help thinking Jimmy has pulled the wool over eyes a bit this year about Donegal. They're a handful of players yet away from being a binafide contender.
Armagh are obviously contenders and theres clearly nothing between Armagh and Donegal given the last 2 Ulsters, it took a Conroy point shot dropping in to the net last year to get Galway past them who clearly are contenders.

It'll take a good side to put Donegal out this year again. They're definitely All Ireland contenders. Would expect then to beat Cavan fairly well and will beat Mayo as well
I don't mean this disrespecting but I wouldn't have Armagh as contenders this year. Honestly I think it's Kerry Dublin then Galway and then a bit behind Donegal. Armagh next. But outside the top 3 I mentioned winning it would be a huge shock.

Think will be between Armagh and Kerry. Think Tyrone could be contenders.
Again all on the day, we got the rub of the green last year against Kerry, Donegal got it in the Ulster final this year, all comes down to on the day.

trileacman

Quote from: Lamh Dhearg Alba on June 01, 2025, 01:24:14 AM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on May 31, 2025, 09:57:31 PMVery poor by Tyrone tonight somewhat lost the run of themselves with that win over Donegal who was a little lost without Patton. Well done Mayo with that win they blow the group wide open.

The win over Donegal and the manner of it cannot be underestimated, both in terms of what it meant to Tyrone and Donegal. Tyrone certainly didn't back it up tonight which is disappointing but they're still a work in progress after a couple of years when they were a rudderless ship. Also missed some key men while blooding some very talented young players - with a lot more to come. And crucially, the narrative that Mayo were done was seriously flawed. Anyone who thought Tyrone had "lost the run of themselves" wasn't seeing the bigger picture


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Truthsayer

Tyrone have been better than last year and could still go on a run. Last year they conceded six goals against Dublin in the league and made hard work of Clare. Lost at home to Roscommon in the championship. Mayo were in do-or-die mode yesterday while county was still basking in Donegal win that probly rubbed off on the players too.
Tyrone have improved and the new management deserve a bit of time. Was there first bad performance since round 3 of the league. Beat Cavan and the show goes on. Some people too eager to jump on yesterday like they've been waiting their opportunity.

SouthOfThe Bann

Quote from: Truthsayer on June 01, 2025, 01:33:20 PMTyrone have been better than last year and could still go on a run. Last year they conceded six goals against Dublin in the league and made hard work of Clare. Lost at home to Roscommon in the championship. Mayo were in do-or-die mode yesterday while county was still basking in Donegal win that probly rubbed off on the players too.
Tyrone have improved and the new management deserve a bit of time. Was there first bad performance since round 3 of the league. Beat Cavan and the show goes on. Some people too eager to jump on yesterday like they've been waiting their opportunity.

Not sure if it was so or die mode for Mayo though either but they needed a big result.

Yesterday's win means nothing unless they can beat Donegal.