Mayo v Roscommon - Connacht SFC Semi-Final, June 20, Venue TBC

[mortified]

Is Hennelly going to be called back into the squad?

[Cosmo Kramer]

I heard a story in New York that Hennelly was offered the chance to come back in for that game, but turned it down, as he was unhappy with being dropped in the first place. Don't know if that was true or not, but Heaney ended up being named as a sub keeper and an outfield player on the program.

If it is true I would hope it doesn't count against him in future as he's only 18/19 and potentially has a big future ahead of him as a Mayo keeper.

[kevmy]

Clarke is a loss but I'm confident that Kenny can cover well for him.

You can argue who is the better goalie (personally I think O'Malley's kickouts are better than Clarke's) and we shouldn't forget that up until his injury it looked like he was going to edge out Clarke for the No.1 jersey.

But either way we're solid even though I hope Clarke recovers quickly and we'll have a serious choice for later in the Championship

[RedandGreenSniper]

O'Malley is as good, if not better than Clarke.

[stephenite]

O'Malley is as good, if not better than Clarke.

That's yet to be proved I'd feel, not trying to knock O'Malley now but David Clarke is a keeper of considerable quality.

[RedandGreenSniper]

O'Malley is as good, if not better than Clarke.

That's yet to be proved I'd feel, not trying to knock O'Malley now but David Clarke is a keeper of considerable quality.

Agreed, we're blessed with both of them and Hennelly too. I'm spliting hairs but I reckon O'Malley has better kick outs and while Clarke has presence and is a very good shot-stopper, O'Malley is solid under a dropping ball too and very agile. I reckon, too, that Clarke has got too much credit for the clean sheets run - how many saves had he to make? A bit like Van Der Sar at United during their clean run. But, again, splitting hairs. Losing Clarke is not a huge loss, not because he's not a great keeper, but because we've got such quality in reserve.

[AbbeySider]

Agreed, we're blessed with both of them and Hennelly too. I'm spliting hairs but I reckon O'Malley has better kick outs and while Clarke has presence and is a very good shot-stopper, O'Malley is solid under a dropping ball too and very agile. I reckon, too, that Clarke has got too much credit for the clean sheets run - how many saves had he to make? A bit like Van Der Sar at United during their clean run. But, again, splitting hairs. Losing Clarke is not a huge loss, not because he's not a great keeper, but because we've got such quality in reserve.

Totally agree, im not sure how much Clarke has been tested.
As big as Clarke is I often thought he was not commanding enough in his square and under a high ball.
I always maintain that behind every great full back is a keeper that is commanding, quick off his line and confident under a high ball.

It will be interesting to see how O Malley will fair.

[IolarCoisCuain]

As big as Clarke is I often thought he was not commanding enough in his square and under a high ball.

Hasn't Clarke been coming off his line all year to clatter fellas and let them know he's in it?

Jesus lads, you're a tough bunch to please.

[rosnarun]

from what i remeber o'malley was beginning to edge out clarke before his injury anyway . clarke will find it hard regain his spot.
Clarke is very good with shirt clever kick outs but his long one are very suspect  some of the early league games this year he out mayo underr serious pressure. though its hard to argue with clean sheets who ever takes the credit

[AbbeySider]

Hasn't Clarke been coming off his line all year to clatter fellas and let them know he's in it?

Example?

Jesus lads, you're a tough bunch to please.

True, there is no harm in expecting high standards. If we didnt then we we would be like the other 24 or so no-hope counties.

[Barney]

Must you constantly knock our players?

Don't know what you mean.

Kenneth O'Malley was a very good underage. He had a major injury/illness 2 years ago and hasn't played competitive football for Mayo since. That is a big worry going into a major championship game with a rookie full-back, possibly corner-back and another corner-back being far than convincing. Look at Peter Cech. If Kenneth is right psychologically the rest just take care of itself.

[Zulu]

You don't need to worry about Kenneth he is well able for this. He played some great ball for UL this year and he is a very intelligent and confident young man, he won't leave Mayo down.

[kevmy]

Hasn't Clarke been coming off his line all year to clatter fellas and let them know he's in it?

Example?

Against Galway in Tuam for one, came out took a bit more of man than ball - a missed penalty from Meehan was the result.

TBH goalkeeper is one area of the field I wouldn't be to worried about - we have more troubles elsewhere on the pitch with much less cover

[Farrandeelin]

So I take it McHale Park is the venue, especially when there's no up-roar over it.

[rosnarun]

Mchale it is. could be leaving themselves very open if any one has an accident. it wasnt fit for the crowd during the National league Game if its being rushed  they could end up being very sorry .
be terrible to spoil the ship to tuppence worth of tar