AISF 2010: Corcaigh vs Áth Cliath

[Dinny Breen]

The Hill goes mental...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9xVcFnqR7A

[Chris agus Snoop]

Nick Murphy and Walsh both injury doubts after the weekend. It will hurt Corks chances if they don't recover, Dubs could rule iin midfield.

[Fuzzman]

Haven't been on the board for a while and am amazed there is only 5 pages on this big game
There must not be many Dubs or Corkonians who use the site at all

Am looking forward to this game and seeing the whole minor match for a change

I'll have to shout for the Dubs now that Tyrone have gone and with a family relation playing for the Dubs.

[Chris agus Snoop]

Dubs might not like this   

http://www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1017

[Eire2010]

Tough one to call this,
On the one hand the Dubs are flying high, playing some great stuff, Brogan in the form is virtually unstoppable, and has an excellent partnership with O Gara.
Whilst Cork on the other hand have got to an AI Semi-final without playing well, however they have the physicality with each of their forwards towering over 6ft. I havent seen much of Cork this year, but i did see them against Lemrick were they were awful and agaisnt the Rossies where they diddnt get out of Second gear.
Cork have some top class forwards and a strong backline lead by Canty( who has not had a great championchip to date)
But after being at the Dublin Tyrone game, the Dublin defending and hunger is unbelievable and i expect to see them in the All Ireland final

[GAA_Punter]

All-Ireland Semi final Cork v Dublin Preview by Roscommon's Donal Shine

Sundays clash between Cork and Dublin promises to be one of the most interesting games of the year.

Preview
Both sides possess players with the ability to put in match winning performances and if both teams perform to their capabilities it has the potential to be a classic. It's unusual for two teams to have such strength and depth in crucial positions. We've already seen both Dublin and Cork bring on household names in previous games. In some instances, it could be argued that they finished with stronger teams than initially took the field, bearing this in mind Pat Gilroy and Conor Counihan have huge roles to play in Sunday's tie.

Cork Strengths and weaknesses:
Cork have probably the strong panel in the game. Its not often you see teams that can afford to leave the likes of Nicholas Murphy, Donnacha O' Connor and John Miskella on the bench.
It's hard to find any major weaknesses with this Cork team. Their main problems this year have come on front of goal. In most games their finishing hasn't been clinical and this will need to improve if there to progress on Sunday.

Dublin Strengths and Weaknesses:
Up front Dublin possess real quality.....

Rest of article on
http://www.sportsnewsireland.com/2010/08/18/all-ireland-semi-final-preview-cork-v-dublin-by-roscommons-donal-shine/

[leenie]

i'm looking forward to the game...

i shall be suportin tyrone minors (obv) and cork in the senior..

hope there is a bit of craic in the city on sat nite!

[ziggysego]

I've a mate who is selling two Lower Cusack Stand tickets for Sunday's games, at face value. If anyone is interested, drop me an PM.

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

From the Irish Times:

GAA: Cian O'Sullivan has been restored to the Dublin side ahead on Sunday's All-Ireland football semi-final against Cork. The Kilmacud Crokes defender comes into the half back line in place of Barry Cahill for the match at Croke Park.

O'Sullivan had missed most of the summer through a hamstring injury but has been passed fit and is brought into the side as manager Pat Gilroy seeks to help stem Cork's big threat at centre forward, Pearse O'Neill.

Elsewhere, it's a case of as you were with Gilroy keeping faith with the personnel that overcame Tyrone earlier this month. Paul Flynn had been touted as a possible starter up front, with David Henry's place seemingly under pressure. But Gilroy has retained the services of his team captain, leaving Flynn to settle for a place on the bench.


Cork manager Conor Counihan is due to name his side later today.


Dublin: S Cluxton; M Fitzsimons, R O'Carroll, P McMahon; K Nolan, G Brennan, C O'Sullivan; R McConnell, MD MaCauley; N Corkery, A Brogan, B Cullen; D Henry, E O'Gara, B Brogan

[Hardy]

GAA: Cian O’Sullivan has been restored to the Dublin side ahead on Sunday’s All-Ireland football semi-final against Cork. The Kilmacud Crokes defender comes into the half back line in place of Barry Cahill for the match at Croke Park.

O’Sullivan had missed most of the summer through a hamstring injury but has been passed fit and is brought into the side as manager Pat Gilroy seeks to help stem Cork’s big threat at centre forward, Pearse O’Neill.

Elsewhere, it’s a case of as you were with Gilroy keeping faith with the personnel that overcame Tyrone earlier this month. Paul Flynn had been touted as a possible starter up front, with David Henry’s place seemingly under pressure. But Gilroy has retained the services of his team captain, leaving Flynn to settle for a place on the bench.


Cork manager Conor Counihan is due to name his side later today.

You could write a team announcement for the Irish Times (or any other paper, really) by just copying and pasting the team sheet and starting up the random cliche generator.

Dublin supremo Pat Gilroy has resisted the urge to ring the changes as his team selection for Sunday's eagerly awaited semi-final against Cork at headquarters shows just one change from the side that overcame Ulster kingpins Tyrone in a pulsating quarter-final. Kilmacud Crokes half back Cian O’Sullivan returns from injury at the expense of the long serving Barry Cahill. Meanwhile, the unveiling of the Leesiders' selection is expected later today.

Can anyone beat 13 in a paragraph?

[AZOffaly]

Does 'shows no/just one/two/several changes from the side that beat/lost to insert team here the last day out' count?

[Hardy]

I'd say so.

[Canalman]

Very underwhelming atmosphere here in Dublin prior to game. Minimal outward signs of support for team......................memories of 2008/2009 humiliations still very raw imo.Despite the 2010 wins most fans I speak to are very wary of Sunday and really hoping we don't get hammered again.

Still think that the Dublin team needs 2 new lads in forwards, while O'Sullivan's addition to backs was always on cards.A real class act imo.

However, I defer to Gilroy's team selection and accept that the starting 15 deserve the chance again.

[heffo]

Does 'shows no/just one/two/several changes from the side that beat/lost to insert team here the last day out' count?

I'd allow that, yes.

[Fuzzman]

Yes very muted build up here in Dublin.
Its like they've become the Fearful lads overnight with most terrified to even think of talking up their chances just in case they fall flat on their faces.

They still have my office decorated with Dub v Tyrone pics but they seem to not want to build it up in case I come knocking on their door.

I'm totally behind them now and would like to see a Dublin v Down final and not sure who I'd want to win that though.

If Dublin work as hard as the last day and take their scores and cut out some of the silly wides they have a chance.
Then again if Cork finally click into gear they could would this pulling up as Tyrone should have won had they not kicked 18 wides and hit the crossbar. I'm only teasing lads. Dont take the bait.