Sigerson/Fitzgibbon draws 2013

maigheo · February 23, 2013, 03:37:07 PM

sublime finish from jason doc .Ht 2.04 to 0.04

yellowcard · February 23, 2013, 03:40:38 PM

Looking at some of the names on DIT's teamsheet its baffling how they were rated 4/1 to beat DCU.

Tubberman · February 23, 2013, 03:41:42 PM

Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 23, 2013, 03:34:07 PM
DIT better in midfield,going forward and defending.

That's fairly comprehensive!

Donnellys Hollow · February 23, 2013, 04:03:10 PM

Eoin O'Mahony must be sick of the sight of Tomás O'Connor!

Captain Obvious · February 23, 2013, 04:20:49 PM

Givney man of the match?* comprehensive win by DIT. edit i see Menton number 3 got it.

Itchy · February 23, 2013, 04:22:46 PM

Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 23, 2013, 04:20:49 PM
Givney man of the match? comprehensive win by DIT

He should've been but some ejit picked Menton at fb which is bizarre but there you go.

Syferus · February 23, 2013, 04:26:58 PM

Some of the most clinical goal scoring I've seen. All three were excellent.

Still can believe how strong Aidan O'Shea is, people jumping off the ground catch him in the air and they just bounce off him. I used to be sceptical but he's easily the best midfielder in the country right now, on top of his obvious physical advantages he's improved considerably as a passer and a scorer from distance - or on goal as was the case today.

spuds · February 23, 2013, 04:29:01 PM

Final score ?
Thanks in advance.

Itchy · February 23, 2013, 04:29:43 PM

Quote from: Syferus on February 23, 2013, 04:26:58 PM
Some of the most clinical goal scoring I've seen. All three were excellent.

Still can believe how strong Aidan O'Shea is, people jumping off the ground catch him in the air and they just bounce off him. I used to be sceptical but he's easily the best midfielder in the country right now, on top of his obvious physical advantages he's improved considerably as a passer and a scorer from distance - or on goal as was the case today.

He's good but the best in Ireland? Not yet anyway. He wasn't even the best midfielder on the pitch today.

Westside · February 23, 2013, 04:30:24 PM

Delighted for Givney, I've seen him lose a Junior Championship final that he dragged his team to as a 19 year old, an U21 Ulster Final against a Michael Murphy inspired Donegal so it'll mean a lot for him to get some silverware. I don't know if 3 games in 3 days is too much for him but I do hope he gets to play some part tomorrow if he's able.

Itchy · February 23, 2013, 04:30:39 PM

Quote from: spuds on February 23, 2013, 04:29:01 PM
Final score ?
Thanks in advance.

3-8 to 0-7

Syferus · February 23, 2013, 04:36:45 PM

Quote from: Itchy on February 23, 2013, 04:29:43 PM
Quote from: Syferus on February 23, 2013, 04:26:58 PM
Some of the most clinical goal scoring I've seen. All three were excellent.

Still can believe how strong Aidan O'Shea is, people jumping off the ground catch him in the air and they just bounce off him. I used to be sceptical but he's easily the best midfielder in the country right now, on top of his obvious physical advantages he's improved considerably as a passer and a scorer from distance - or on goal as was the case today.

He's good but the best in Ireland? Not yet anyway. He wasn't even the best midfielder on the pitch today.

To my eyes he was. Just about everything he did worked today.

I can't think of a single midfielder I'd put above him. Aidan Walsh is a classy operator but he's not as good in the air as O'Shea, though no one is. You just can't teach that sort of size, you either have it and know how to use it properly or you don't. Walsh is more mobile - finesse is a strange word to use in relation to a man Walsh's size, but in compassion it's correct - but as a pure midfielder O'Shea is the one you'd have to pick if you were pushed. You need a sledgehammer in the middle above anything else and O'Shea provides a great platform for whatever team he's on.

Rory Kavanagh , Sean Kavanagh, Michael Darragh McCauley and Bryan Sheehan aren't even in discussion for me. Not that any of them are bad players - Sean K is one of the best attacking footballers in the country - but they all have deficiencies as midfielders when compared to O'Shea.

Itchy · February 23, 2013, 04:42:29 PM

Did o Shea catch a clean kick out today for someone unmatched in the air? It was givney who put his hand on nearly all of them. Really dont know how you could watch that game today and come to that conclusion. Is anyone else in agreement with my Roscommon friend? Best midfielder in Ireland, Sean Cavanagh would be mine.

rodney trotter · February 23, 2013, 04:43:19 PM

Quote from: Syferus on February 23, 2013, 04:36:45 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 23, 2013, 04:29:43 PM
Quote from: Syferus on February 23, 2013, 04:26:58 PM
Some of the most clinical goal scoring I've seen. All three were excellent.

Still can believe how strong Aidan O'Shea is, people jumping off the ground catch him in the air and they just bounce off him. I used to be sceptical but he's easily the best midfielder in the country right now, on top of his obvious physical advantages he's improved considerably as a passer and a scorer from distance - or on goal as was the case today.

He's good but the best in Ireland? Not yet anyway. He wasn't even the best midfielder on the pitch today.

To my eyes he was. Just about everything he did worked today.

I can't think of a single midfielder I'd put above him. Aidan Walsh is a classy operator but he's not as good in the air as O'Shea, though no one is. You just can't teach that sort of size, you either have it and know how to use it properly or you don't. Walsh is more mobile but as a pure midfielder O'Shea is the one you'd have to pick if you were pushed.

Rory Kavanagh , Sean Kavanagh, Michael Darragh McCauley or Bryan Sheehan aren't even in discussion for me.

I can , David Givney on present form. O Shea was quiet in my opinion. Givney was the most dominant of the 4 midfield players, and the best player on the field. unless you are Stevie Wonder how could you not see that.

Syferus · February 23, 2013, 04:45:32 PM

Quote from: rodney trotter on February 23, 2013, 04:43:19 PM
Quote from: Syferus on February 23, 2013, 04:36:45 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 23, 2013, 04:29:43 PM
Quote from: Syferus on February 23, 2013, 04:26:58 PM
Some of the most clinical goal scoring I've seen. All three were excellent.

Still can believe how strong Aidan O'Shea is, people jumping off the ground catch him in the air and they just bounce off him. I used to be sceptical but he's easily the best midfielder in the country right now, on top of his obvious physical advantages he's improved considerably as a passer and a scorer from distance - or on goal as was the case today.

He's good but the best in Ireland? Not yet anyway. He wasn't even the best midfielder on the pitch today.

To my eyes he was. Just about everything he did worked today.

I can't think of a single midfielder I'd put above him. Aidan Walsh is a classy operator but he's not as good in the air as O'Shea, though no one is. You just can't teach that sort of size, you either have it and know how to use it properly or you don't. Walsh is more mobile but as a pure midfielder O'Shea is the one you'd have to pick if you were pushed.

Rory Kavanagh , Sean Kavanagh, Michael Darragh McCauley or Bryan Sheehan aren't even in discussion for me.

I can , David Givney on present form. O Shea was quiet in my opinion. Givney was the most dominant of the 4 midfield players, and the best player on the field. unless you are Stevie Wonder how could you not see that.

Both were good but it was much closer to a push than some on here seem to think. Would Givney have as good without O'Shea taking attention off him, or would O'Shea without Givney taking attention off him? Of course not - they both benefitted each other.