Things I don't like to hear in GAA anymore, or want to hear again.

Bud Wiser · July 29, 2009, 08:09:22 AM

Well they took the Builder out of Bob but what used to drive me mad was the saying, after someone drew across someone else with a hurl or a box that "We all have to go to work on Monday" Is that saying defunct now.

The two ones that make me madder are "Stepping up to the plate, jeeeeezus, if I hear this again, or "stand up and be counted" Aaahhhhhhhh!!

Absolutely !

deiseach · July 29, 2009, 08:53:31 AM

I've never heard any of the above. "Stand up and be counted", what hurling match were you watching, Gonzaga v King's Hoss?

T Fearon · July 29, 2009, 09:17:17 AM

Bud, the "we all have to go to work on Monday" mantra might not be entirely valid in these straitened times, when a lot of people haven't any work to go to on any day.

Another saying you don't hear as much these days is when a full back wins the ball and the cry goes up "Walk out with it" as he tries to walk through the entire opposing full and half forward lines right up to midfield. This is probably due to the fact that the immediate instinct is to boot it up the field or hand pass it basketball style.

longball · July 29, 2009, 09:21:18 AM

why is this in the general section!!!!!!!!!!!!

deiseach · July 29, 2009, 09:21:53 AM

Things I don't want to hear again: people who think that it is essential to shout "come on <insert player's name>!" every time a player on their team - any and every player - gets the ball. Okay, you can read the programme, well done

Bud Wiser · July 29, 2009, 01:00:56 PM

QuoteI've never heard any of the above. "Stand up and be counted",

Why am I not surprised? Listen to the next match interviews, panelists and reports and I will guarantee everyone else will hear it.

QuoteWhy is this in the General Section?

Because I am making a comment about the repeated statements made by GAA commentators and journalist that are worn out and have nothing to do with Gonzaga or Kings Hoss but that are not strictly related to GAA.

If you are not busy just Google " gaa stand up and be counted "

longball · July 29, 2009, 01:02:19 PM

This still should be in the GAA section.

That really grinds my gears!

Bud Wiser · July 29, 2009, 01:07:35 PM

Well it's not going to be in the GAA Section so get used to it or don't click on it.

ONeill · July 29, 2009, 01:13:11 PM

Saffron Til I Die

ONeill · July 29, 2009, 01:15:09 PM

The thread title confuses me. Does this include things I 'want to hear again'?

Can the mods step in here.

Main Street · July 29, 2009, 01:18:48 PM

Maybe it's my imagination but has the "Now it's a (pick your number) point game" found its way into RTE commentary lingo via BBC NI.

SidelineKick · July 29, 2009, 01:22:12 PM

Quote from: deiseach on July 29, 2009, 09:21:53 AM
Things I don't want to hear again: people who think that it is essential to shout "come on <insert player's name>!" every time a player on their team - any and every player - gets the ball. Okay, you can read the programme, well done

Yes because having a bit of passion and getting behind your team is extremely annoying.

milltown row · July 29, 2009, 01:31:06 PM

Stick to him like glue

He doesn't like it rough (gay sayings)

One bite at the cherry (depends what championship ya play in, some get two bites)

His balls dropped

Stop hiding, ya woman!

Yer playing like a bunch of women

Swing like fcuk

Get him off da fcuk

Referee, you're a f**king cheat

Forget about the score-line lets win the second half at least (20 nil down)

Zapatista · July 29, 2009, 01:40:01 PM

When a ball crosses the goal line and the someomne says 'no one there to tap it in' (doesn't happen to often). No, there shouldn't be anyone there to tap it in. If there is someone there then it's a foul.

deiseach · July 29, 2009, 02:20:48 PM

A confession. My wife says I am always yelling "steps, ref, STEPS!" To all those who has to endure this on a regular basis, I apologise