Donegal v Dublin semi final 28-8-11

[Fuzzman]

Haven't read any of today's papers yet but I'm amazed there's not more made of the fact that MD Macauley's dad is from Donegal (Lettermacaward near Glenties) and up until this year would have been a big Donegal fan.
MD always told us that he looked forward to meeting Donegal in the championship but little did he think how both their paths would clash so soon and in such a big game.

I was chatting to Jim McGuinness after the Tyrone v Dublin game and he was telling us that he will be trying to get MD a job up in Donegal after this year. He knows where his home is. Haha
I for one used to think he wouldn't make it into the Dublin midfield as they'd too many options there, but he has become one of their main players this year and could be on for an all star depending on how he does today. No pressure MD. 

As someone mentioned after the Tyrone game, that he's even kick passing much better now as he used to be mainly a converted basketball player but he's really bulked up and now brings a lot of strength and running to the team. I think he looks awkward or something but he can take a score when needs be. He tends to get the odd yellow card so he'd need to watch his discipline today as he could get targeted for some big hits.

I hope he does well today and makes his dad and family proud before he gets his transfer North.

[Croí na hÉireann]

Bandwagon firmly attached. Getting the supplies earlier and Mr. Stacker was asking Mr. Customer "Will we win it today?" to which he got "Hopefully we'll win the whole thing this year". Mr. Stacker then came back with the gem "But sure we've never won it before, have we?" Walked away shaking my head while your man explained they were 2nd to Kerry in the rankings of titles won.

Heading over shortly, looking forward to both games, hope it stays dry. Want to see Dublin sneak a tight game as it'll liven up the capital for the next month. They play better football too.

[Goldengreen]

Just parked up here in Dublin. Unreal traffic coming up the road from Donegal. Never seen the likes of it before.
Come on Donegal

[skeog]

reverse of 92 where donegal were lying low dublin modelling suits etc the usual suspects cassidy mc gees in every paper instead of continuing the low profile have a bad feeling that focus of team has switched to be happy to have reached semi final hope im wrong

[cadence]

mcguinnes on highland radio...

http://www.highlandradio.com/2011/08/26/dublin-donegal-jum-mcguinness-views/

off now to get a good seat in the boozer. C'MON DONEGAL!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fuzzman]

Can anyone suggest best place to get late tickets?
Jurys if ye get past the barrier?

[Kerry Mike]

Dubs will win with a bit to spare more football in them.

[Blowitupref]

A lot of changes on this Donegal side up to 4 i think?

[WeePeteIsALegend]

Donegal at 11/1 for the AI

Will wear both the Dubs and Kerry down

[From the Bunker]

nearly 5 minutes without a score...... sign of things to come?

[ross4life]

Flood gates are sure to open after that score 

[J OGorman]

Dubs will win with a bit to spare more football in them.

And you're very niave to think Donegal will let them play the 'more football' you talk about

[Milltown Row2]

This game will end up with both teams under 10 points!!!

[trileacman]

This game will end up with both teams under 10 points!!!

Ten? I'd say 5. This is fuckin dire.

[From the Bunker]

Dublin playing to Donegal's Terms at the moment.

Frees are coming soft!......for both sides!