All Ireland Quarter Final Roscommon V Cork

[Beard]

We can't complain too much about the draw as it has been kind to us so far this year.

Obviously it's a massive task, Cork, from a phyisicallity point of view wont suit us. They also have the capability to cut us to ribbons and this could potentially be very damaging as noted by others here. In Graham Canty they have a full back who will be capable of shuting down Donie Shine and if this happens I worry about where the scores will come from.

All Roscommon can do is work out a simple game plan and give each player a clearly defined task and performance target for the game. If the players achieve these targets we will be in a healthy position at the final whistle. If the team start to worry to much about Cork and become fazed by the occaison they will be in for a tough afternoon. We also have to play to win the game and not just be content to keep the score down. Nothing is impossible in football and you can not take to the field thinking that you ARE going to lose.

Its a great opportunity for the players to play on the big stage and I'm sure the boys will be relishing the chance to prove the Connacht title was no fluke.

[ross matt]

We can't complain too much about the draw as it has been kind to us so far this year.

Obviously it's a massive task, Cork, from a phyisicallity point of view wont suit us. They also have the capability to cut us to ribbons and this could potentially be very damaging as noted by others here. In Graham Canty they have a full back who will be capable of shuting down Donie Shine and if this happens I worry about where the scores will come from.

All Roscommon can do is work out a simple game plan and give each player a clearly defined task and performance target for the game. If the players achieve these targets we will be in a healthy position at the final whistle. If the team start to worry to much about Cork and become fazed by the occaison they will be in for a tough afternoon. We also have to play to win the game and not just be content to keep the score down. Nothing is impossible in football and you can not take to the field thinking that you ARE going to lose.

Its a great opportunity for the players to play on the big stage and I'm sure the boys will be relishing the chance to prove the Connacht title was no fluke.

Brilliant assessment Beard. It's a case of the team everyone wanted versus the team nobody wanted but like you say nothing is impossible and if they focus on performance rather than fearing their opponents they will give a good account of themselves. Cork's power and pace could slice Ross apart physically and on the scoreboard but I think Fergie will have a plan to ensure at the very least players and supporters will leave Croker with their heads held high. It's a big challenge to face but a much better one than earlier this spring when they were demoted to div 4 and fearing London maight beat them in the championship.

[AZOffaly]

Thery'll probably start Canty centre back though, Eoin Cadogan is manning the square. I can't see a young Roscommon team coping with the physical nature of the the Cork team.

[Chris agus Snoop]

Cadogan has commited to the hurlers until they get beaten. Shields will probably mark Shine, Canty will be wing back.

[Rossie11]

The clash between Noel O'leary and Cregg will be worth the admission alone.
OLeary battered the head off him in Kiltoom in the league few years ago and had enough
fouls for 2 red cards.. Ref must have felt sorry for him since it was his 1st match back after the strike and let him stay on  !!
Cregg is a bit more battle hardened now and the space in Croker will suit him to run at O'leary every chance he gets.

[AZOffaly]

Cadogan has commited to the hurlers until they get beaten. Shields will probably mark Shine, Canty will be wing back.

Correct Chris, sorry. I should have said Shields. Who will play centre back if Canty is on the wing?

[Dinny Breen]

Looking like 2pm Sunday, Kildare/Meath 4pm

[Rossfan]

Is that  the word in GAA circles Dinny?
Suit me fine if it's that way.

[Dinny Breen]

It's what a Dub mate of mine texted, normally reliable although these things can take a life of their own..

[SLIGONIAN]

It will definitly be in Croke park, Roscommon will be the only Connacht team going into the knock out stages on high and full of confidence. I would say Roscommons showing will be way more a barometer of Connacht football than Mayos, Galways and Sligos showing. In fairness to later 3 they never turned up the next days. Looking at Sunday game last night, Cork looked poor and there for the taking, there right footed free taker imploded, and some players are lacking in confidence. Im sure FOD will watch the tapes and come up with a cunning plan to maximise Rosses potential on the day, whether it will be enough no one knows. Everyone tipped Sligo, everyone will tip Cork but it doenst matter jack shit to Roscommon. Best of luck.

[AZOffaly]

It will definitly be in Croke park, Roscommon will be the only Connacht team going into the knock out stages on high and full of confidence. I would say Roscommons showing will be way more a barometer of Connacht football than Mayos, Galways and Sligos showing. In fairness to later 3 they never turned up the next days. Looking at Sunday game last night, Cork looked poor and there for the taking, there right footed free taker imploded, and some players are lacking in confidence. Im sure FOD will watch the tapes and come up with a cunning plan to maximise Rosses potential on the day, whether it will be enough no one knows. Everyone tipped Sligo, everyone will tip Cork but it doenst matter jack shit to Roscommon. Best of luck.

Paddy Kelly is not their freetaker though. donnacha O'connor was injured, and I'd expect him to start seeing as how he came on. To be honest, Cork and Sligo are two different animals, so while Roscommon will give it a lash as you'd expect from them, I can't see Cork being as flummoxed as Sligo were.

[rocco]

ROS V CORK SUN AUG 1ST @ 2.00 PM. CROKE PARK

[Rossfan]

I hear it's Cork 1/14, Ros 8/1.
An oul €10 going on to pay for the Semi final.
If  we don't make it I'll hardly miss the tenner and wont need the €80.

[ross4life]

Why are some people judging Cork on last week's performance v Limerick? after all Limerick know cork inside & out at this stage, before last weekend Cork Hammered Wexford in Wexford Park & hammered a Cavan team that hammered us in Feb, No Doubt Cork played bad last weekend but i can't see them having two bad game's in a row & worth pointing out for the Cork fan's the last time they beat us in the Championship they went on to win the Alll Ireland

The only thing going for us is there will be no pressure on us with the freedom to express themselves

in Reply to Beard "I'm sure the boys will be relishing the chance to prove the Connacht title was no fluke." What has a quarter final with cork got to do with the Connacht Championship? proving connacht was fluke would be winning another title in the next 3/4 years & judging the current standard of connacht i think we're more the capable of doing so

P.S dropped into the GAA office in Ballyhaunis today, ticket's will on sale tomorrow priced 45 euro 

[Dinny Breen]

Are you sure it's not €35 euro I'm only been charged €30 on season ticket, €5 discount.