Homecomings for losing teams

[From the Bunker]

Are doing homecomings for losing teams - just one big embarrassment?

Why do we do them in Inter-county GAA? Does having them have any plus points?

[Armagh18]

Are doing homecomings for losing teams - just one big embarrassment?

Why do we do them in Inter-county GAA? Does having them have any plus points?

I don't mind it. Good chance for fans to show gratitude for players giving them a lot of great days out in a year and for players to show their thanks for the support they got in the year. Doesn't need to be a big event just something short and sweet and then let the team go and blow off steam and drown their sorrows in private.

[markl121]

How can you argue with Daniel o'Donnell singing to you on the back of a lorry after a hammering in Croker

[Baile Brigín 2]

Are doing homecomings for losing teams - just one big embarrassment?

Why do we do them in Inter-county GAA? Does having them have any plus points?

Depends on the county. If you have massively overachieved making the final, probably no harm. But for established top counties, not a chance. Celebrating failure

[johnnycool]

Are doing homecomings for losing teams - just one big embarrassment?

Why do we do them in Inter-county GAA? Does having them have any plus points?

Depends on the county. If you have massively overachieved making the final, probably no harm. But for established top counties, not a chance. Celebrating failure

So did Donegal overachieve reaching the final, or was it a failure that Kerry tore them a new one?

Baring in the mind Donegal have only appeared in 4 AI finals, winning 2 and now losing 2.

[SaffronSports]

Are doing homecomings for losing teams - just one big embarrassment?

Why do we do them in Inter-county GAA? Does having them have any plus points?

Depends on the county. If you have massively overachieved making the final, probably no harm. But for established top counties, not a chance. Celebrating failure

Yeah, I'd say this is the best answer. If you go in as favourites or there was an expectation of winning it, then probably don't do it. Like that Cork one would have been toxic when you see a lot of what went on online.

[Armagh18]

Are doing homecomings for losing teams - just one big embarrassment?

Why do we do them in Inter-county GAA? Does having them have any plus points?

Depends on the county. If you have massively overachieved making the final, probably no harm. But for established top counties, not a chance. Celebrating failure

Yeah, I'd say this is the best answer. If you go in as favourites or there was an expectation of winning it, then probably don't do it. Like that Cork one would have been toxic when you see a lot of what went on online.

Yeah fair. Still does no harm for the Cork boys to make an appearance and acknowledge the savage support they got all year. But wouldn't fancy doing it if I was them

[JoG2]

Didn't know us mere mortals were surrounded by such high sporting achievers / ballers 👏

[Blowitupref]

Are doing homecomings for losing teams - just one big embarrassment?

Why do we do them in Inter-county GAA? Does having them have any plus points?

Depends. If you reach your first final for many years it's worth doing.

[Baile Brigín 2]

Are doing homecomings for losing teams - just one big embarrassment?

Why do we do them in Inter-county GAA? Does having them have any plus points?

Depends on the county. If you have massively overachieved making the final, probably no harm. But for established top counties, not a chance. Celebrating failure

So did Donegal overachieve reaching the final, or was it a failure that Kerry tore them a new one?

Baring in the mind Donegal have only appeared in 4 AI finals, winning 2 and now losing 2.

I would consider Donegal an elite county so yes, that event was demeaning.

But if a minnow made it, absolutely. A Fermanagh, Sligo or Meath level side.

[armaghniac]

Donegal probably didn't have any recognition after winning Ulster, so why not when the AI series is finished.

[From the Bunker]

Donegal probably didn't have any recognition after winning Ulster, so why not when the AI series is finished.

But they already had a homecoming for winning Ulster in Donegal Town.

[JoG2]

Are doing homecomings for losing teams - just one big embarrassment?

Why do we do them in Inter-county GAA? Does having them have any plus points?

Depends on the county. If you have massively overachieved making the final, probably no harm. But for established top counties, not a chance. Celebrating failure

So did Donegal overachieve reaching the final, or was it a failure that Kerry tore them a new one?

Baring in the mind Donegal have only appeared in 4 AI finals, winning 2 and now losing 2.

I would consider Donegal an elite county so yes, that event was demeaning.

But if a minnow made it, absolutely. A Fermanagh, Sligo or Meath level side.

Demeaning, celebrating failure... No harm but you're coming across as a complete tool
We're talking amateur footballers here, club men representing their county who bring enormous pride to their clubs, communities and families. These homecomings will be packed with family, friends, clubmates,  all who've travelled the length and breadth of the country to support their county. To mock or belittle a homecoming for the losing finalist is some elitist bullshit imo

Are you a soccer first, clubless Dublin supporter?

[Rossfan]

1 team won, 1 team lost, 31 teams didn't get that far.

[Armagh18]

Are doing homecomings for losing teams - just one big embarrassment?

Why do we do them in Inter-county GAA? Does having them have any plus points?

Depends on the county. If you have massively overachieved making the final, probably no harm. But for established top counties, not a chance. Celebrating failure

So did Donegal overachieve reaching the final, or was it a failure that Kerry tore them a new one?

Baring in the mind Donegal have only appeared in 4 AI finals, winning 2 and now losing 2.

I would consider Donegal an elite county so yes, that event was demeaning.

But if a minnow made it, absolutely. A Fermanagh, Sligo or Meath level side.

Demeaning, celebrating failure... No harm but you're coming across as a complete tool
We're talking amateur footballers here, club men representing their county who bring enormous pride to their clubs, communities and families. These homecomings will be packed with family, friends, clubmates,  all who've travelled the length and breadth of the country to support their county. To mock or belittle a homecoming for the losing finalist is some elitist bullshit imo

Are you a soccer first, clubless Dublin supporter?

Spot on.