Mayo v Donegal all ireland quarter final Sunday Aug 4 4.00pm

[squire_in_navy_slacks]

I would worry a lot about some of our 'role players'. Ryan Bradley appears to me to have lost all of his confidence. He was one of the top players in the Ulster championship last year, but this year he seems to prone to silly turnovers and bad passes. His effort at a point in Carrick summed it up for me - he's a man who has lost the spark and confidence that he had before.
Tony Thompson is another man who hasn't reached the heights of last year. He's has still been solid but I believe he is carrying a knock that is hampering him. Rory Kavanagh has been poor enough as well apart from his 2nd half against Tyrone. Again I believe he is hampered by a niggling injury.
Leo McLoone didn't start in Carrick and is another player who seems stuck in a slump.
So while all the talk is about Lacey and McHugh, if we don't get improved performances from these lads that I have mentioned (and others) then we won't have a hope of beating the Mayo men.

You can blame the dream team of Jimmy and weasel Rory on that one, with insisting he lie that he was bitten in a game

[Syferus]

I would worry a lot about some of our 'role players'. Ryan Bradley appears to me to have lost all of his confidence. He was one of the top players in the Ulster championship last year, but this year he seems to prone to silly turnovers and bad passes. His effort at a point in Carrick summed it up for me - he's a man who has lost the spark and confidence that he had before.
Tony Thompson is another man who hasn't reached the heights of last year. He's has still been solid but I believe he is carrying a knock that is hampering him. Rory Kavanagh has been poor enough as well apart from his 2nd half against Tyrone. Again I believe he is hampered by a niggling injury.
Leo McLoone didn't start in Carrick and is another player who seems stuck in a slump.
So while all the talk is about Lacey and McHugh, if we don't get improved performances from these lads that I have mentioned (and others) then we won't have a hope of beating the Mayo men.

You can blame the dream team of Jimmy and weasel Rory on that one, with insisting he lie that he was bitten in a game

I think you're getting a wee bit confused there, Squire.

[StephenC]

I would worry a lot about some of our 'role players'. Ryan Bradley appears to me to have lost all of his confidence. He was one of the top players in the Ulster championship last year, but this year he seems to prone to silly turnovers and bad passes. His effort at a point in Carrick summed it up for me - he's a man who has lost the spark and confidence that he had before.
Tony Thompson is another man who hasn't reached the heights of last year. He's has still been solid but I believe he is carrying a knock that is hampering him. Rory Kavanagh has been poor enough as well apart from his 2nd half against Tyrone. Again I believe he is hampered by a niggling injury.
Leo McLoone didn't start in Carrick and is another player who seems stuck in a slump.
So while all the talk is about Lacey and McHugh, if we don't get improved performances from these lads that I have mentioned (and others) then we won't have a hope of beating the Mayo men.

You can blame the dream team of Jimmy and weasel Rory on that one, with insisting he lie that he was bitten in a game

Don't you have a car to burn out or something? I though it was only Paddy McBrearty that was bitten by a Dublin player. Not it turns out there was another bite? Even more shame on Dublin.

[squire_in_navy_slacks]

I would worry a lot about some of our 'role players'. Ryan Bradley appears to me to have lost all of his confidence. He was one of the top players in the Ulster championship last year, but this year he seems to prone to silly turnovers and bad passes. His effort at a point in Carrick summed it up for me - he's a man who has lost the spark and confidence that he had before.
Tony Thompson is another man who hasn't reached the heights of last year. He's has still been solid but I believe he is carrying a knock that is hampering him. Rory Kavanagh has been poor enough as well apart from his 2nd half against Tyrone. Again I believe he is hampered by a niggling injury.
Leo McLoone didn't start in Carrick and is another player who seems stuck in a slump.
So while all the talk is about Lacey and McHugh, if we don't get improved performances from these lads that I have mentioned (and others) then we won't have a hope of beating the Mayo men.

You can blame the dream team of Jimmy and weasel Rory on that one, with insisting he lie that he was bitten in a game

I think you're getting a wee bit confused there, Squire.

I think your correct my good man ..................................you understand me though dont ya 

[BluestackBoy]

I would worry a lot about some of our 'role players'. Ryan Bradley appears to me to have lost all of his confidence. He was one of the top players in the Ulster championship last year, but this year he seems to prone to silly turnovers and bad passes. His effort at a point in Carrick summed it up for me - he's a man who has lost the spark and confidence that he had before.
Tony Thompson is another man who hasn't reached the heights of last year. He's has still been solid but I believe he is carrying a knock that is hampering him. Rory Kavanagh has been poor enough as well apart from his 2nd half against Tyrone. Again I believe he is hampered by a niggling injury.
Leo McLoone didn't start in Carrick and is another player who seems stuck in a slump.
So while all the talk is about Lacey and McHugh, if we don't get improved performances from these lads that I have mentioned (and others) then we won't have a hope of beating the Mayo men.

You can blame the dream team of Jimmy and weasel Rory on that one, with insisting he lie that he was bitten in a game

I think you might have confused Ryan Bradley with Patrick McBrearty there squire. But their names are so similar it is an easy mistake to make

[squire_in_navy_slacks]

I would worry a lot about some of our 'role players'. Ryan Bradley appears to me to have lost all of his confidence. He was one of the top players in the Ulster championship last year, but this year he seems to prone to silly turnovers and bad passes. His effort at a point in Carrick summed it up for me - he's a man who has lost the spark and confidence that he had before.
Tony Thompson is another man who hasn't reached the heights of last year. He's has still been solid but I believe he is carrying a knock that is hampering him. Rory Kavanagh has been poor enough as well apart from his 2nd half against Tyrone. Again I believe he is hampered by a niggling injury.
Leo McLoone didn't start in Carrick and is another player who seems stuck in a slump.
So while all the talk is about Lacey and McHugh, if we don't get improved performances from these lads that I have mentioned (and others) then we won't have a hope of beating the Mayo men.

You can blame the dream team of Jimmy and weasel Rory on that one, with insisting he lie that he was bitten in a game

Don't you have a car to burn out or something? I though it was only Paddy McBrearty that was bitten by a Dublin player. Not it turns out there was another bite? Even more shame on Dublin.

You driving down on Sunday I might be on duty ..............Ill keep an eye on her

[StephenC]

I would worry a lot about some of our 'role players'. Ryan Bradley appears to me to have lost all of his confidence. He was one of the top players in the Ulster championship last year, but this year he seems to prone to silly turnovers and bad passes. His effort at a point in Carrick summed it up for me - he's a man who has lost the spark and confidence that he had before.
Tony Thompson is another man who hasn't reached the heights of last year. He's has still been solid but I believe he is carrying a knock that is hampering him. Rory Kavanagh has been poor enough as well apart from his 2nd half against Tyrone. Again I believe he is hampered by a niggling injury.
Leo McLoone didn't start in Carrick and is another player who seems stuck in a slump.
So while all the talk is about Lacey and McHugh, if we don't get improved performances from these lads that I have mentioned (and others) then we won't have a hope of beating the Mayo men.

You can blame the dream team of Jimmy and weasel Rory on that one, with insisting he lie that he was bitten in a game

Don't you have a car to burn out or something? I though it was only Paddy McBrearty that was bitten by a Dublin player. Not it turns out there was another bite? Even more shame on Dublin.

You driving down on Sunday I might be on duty ..............Ill keep an eye on her

Good man. Yella reg naturally.

[Sam2011]

The team that I think will line out for Sunday will be- Hennelly, Cunniffe, Cafferkey, Keegan, Vaughan, Boyle, AOS, SOS, McLoughlin, O'Connor, Feeney, A. Moran, Freeman Dillon.

Like other people would like to see McHale starting as his physicality may be needed in the backs. However I can't see Horan throwing him in the deep end. Other than that I would be pretty happy with the team I think Horan will go for.

I would worry about O'Connor as I think, like last years final, Donegal will target him and in particular his shoulder injury.

The Donegal lads will be trying to rise all of the Mayo players and its very important that they don't rise to it as a sending off could be crucial.

Would also like to see us having a sweeper in the first 15-20mins at least as I'm sure Donegal will target the full back line with high balls again.

[IolarCoisCuain]

Ok, Sweeper, extra man back with a licence to attack, what ever you want to call it. The full back line was left exposed last year, this cannot happen again the next day.

Just as a matter of interest, what would you call Mark McHugh's position on the pitch. I know he's a forward but what would you call his role

Maybe we could call Mark McHugh a ruck-rover, after a similar position in Aussie Rules?

[From the Bunker]

The team that I think will line out for Sunday will be- Hennelly, Cunniffe, Cafferkey, Keegan, Vaughan, Boyle, AOS, SOS, McLoughlin, O'Connor, Feeney, A. Moran, Freeman Dillon.

Like other people would like to see McHale starting as his physicality may be needed in the backs. However I can't see Horan throwing him in the deep end. Other than that I would be pretty happy with the team I think Horan will go for.

I would worry about O'Connor as I think, like last years final, Donegal will target him and in particular his shoulder injury.

The Donegal lads will be trying to rise all of the Mayo players and its very important that they don't rise to it as a sending off could be crucial.

Would also like to see us having a sweeper in the first 15-20mins at least as I'm sure Donegal will target the full back line with high balls again.

Think you are missing Higgins?

[larryin89]

The team that I think will line out for Sunday will be- Hennelly, Cunniffe, Cafferkey, Keegan, Vaughan, Boyle, AOS, SOS, McLoughlin, O'Connor, Feeney, A. Moran, Freeman Dillon.

Like other people would like to see McHale starting as his physicality may be needed in the backs. However I can't see Horan throwing him in the deep end. Other than that I would be pretty happy with the team I think Horan will go for.

I would worry about O'Connor as I think, like last years final, Donegal will target him and in particular his shoulder injury.

The Donegal lads will be trying to rise all of the Mayo players and its very important that they don't rise to it as a sending off could be crucial.

Would also like to see us having a sweeper in the first 15-20mins at least as I'm sure Donegal will target the full back line with high balls again.

We can't go playing 14 a side, i'd play higgans .

[Lar Naparka]

The team that I think will line out for Sunday will be- Hennelly, Cunniffe, Cafferkey, Keegan, Vaughan, Boyle, AOS, SOS, McLoughlin, O'Connor, Feeney, A. Moran, Freeman Dillon.

Like other people would like to see McHale starting as his physicality may be needed in the backs. However I can't see Horan throwing him in the deep end. Other than that I would be pretty happy with the team I think Horan will go for.

I would worry about O'Connor as I think, like last years final, Donegal will target him and in particular his shoulder injury.

The Donegal lads will be trying to rise all of the Mayo players and its very important that they don't rise to it as a sending off could be crucial.

Would also like to see us having a sweeper in the first 15-20mins at least as I'm sure Donegal will target the full back line with high balls again.

As long as you don't forget Higgins, I think you got it right. I could see Dillon and O'Connor swapping places but other than that, I think you're bang on.

[criostlinn]

The team that I think will line out for Sunday will be- Hennelly, Cunniffe, Cafferkey, Keegan, Vaughan, Boyle, AOS, SOS, McLoughlin, O'Connor, Feeney, A. Moran, Freeman Dillon.

Like other people would like to see McHale starting as his physicality may be needed in the backs. However I can't see Horan throwing him in the deep end. Other than that I would be pretty happy with the team I think Horan will go for.

I would worry about O'Connor as I think, like last years final, Donegal will target him and in particular his shoulder injury.

The Donegal lads will be trying to rise all of the Mayo players and its very important that they don't rise to it as a sending off could be crucial.

Would also like to see us having a sweeper in the first 15-20mins at least as I'm sure Donegal will target the full back line with high balls again.

Who do you think that sweeper should be from the team you selected

[moysider]

The team that I think will line out for Sunday will be- Hennelly, Cunniffe, Cafferkey, Keegan, Vaughan, Boyle, AOS, SOS, McLoughlin, O'Connor, Feeney, A. Moran, Freeman Dillon.

Like other people would like to see McHale starting as his physicality may be needed in the backs. However I can't see Horan throwing him in the deep end. Other than that I would be pretty happy with the team I think Horan will go for.

I would worry about O'Connor as I think, like last years final, Donegal will target him and in particular his shoulder injury.

The Donegal lads will be trying to rise all of the Mayo players and its very important that they don't rise to it as a sending off could be crucial.

Would also like to see us having a sweeper in the first 15-20mins at least as I'm sure Donegal will target the full back line with high balls again.

You re probably not far off but I d prefer to start with 14

Disappointing that Clarkie is gone for this and later - if there is a later. No secret either that Dillon is being nursed through the summer and it will be interesting to see whether he starts or finishes. This is going to be interesting. Duel at Diablo. But it s a must win for Mayo. Huge pressure on Mayo to win.

Donegal lose and it s a case for them  'we always have Paris'.

[Syferus]

The team that I think will line out for Sunday will be- Hennelly, Cunniffe, Cafferkey, Keegan, Vaughan, Boyle, AOS, SOS, McLoughlin, O'Connor, Feeney, A. Moran, Freeman Dillon.

Like other people would like to see McHale starting as his physicality may be needed in the backs. However I can't see Horan throwing him in the deep end. Other than that I would be pretty happy with the team I think Horan will go for.

I would worry about O'Connor as I think, like last years final, Donegal will target him and in particular his shoulder injury.

The Donegal lads will be trying to rise all of the Mayo players and its very important that they don't rise to it as a sending off could be crucial.

Would also like to see us having a sweeper in the first 15-20mins at least as I'm sure Donegal will target the full back line with high balls again.

You re probably not far off but I d prefer to start with 14

Disappointing that Clarkie is gone for this and later - if there is a later. No secret either that Dillon is being nursed through the summer and it will be interesting to see whether he starts or finishes. This is going to be interesting. Duel at Diablo. But it s a must win for Mayo. Huge pressure on Mayo to win.

Donegal lose and it s a case for them  'we always have Paris'.

I think ye lads are hitting the champagne a few weeks too early this year.