2019 All Ireland Football Qualifiers

thegreeenandgold · June 30, 2019, 01:06:26 PM

I think Offaly could not stick the pace of the game, always going to try and give it a go in the first half. But the writing was on the wall early doors. We looked a level above and Offaly just could not handle the pace. While loving Sugrues way of doing things ,we have yet to beat anyone in a Division above us under his management. We are developing nicely and this will come sooner or later. For now Laois Football is in a nice place.

You have to love the attitude that Sugrue is developing, everyone working their hardest. It's great to see the honesty.

Don Draper · June 30, 2019, 06:25:14 PM

Quote from: thegreeenandgold on June 30, 2019, 01:06:26 PM
I think Offaly could not stick the pace of the game, always going to try and give it a go in the first half. But the writing was on the wall early doors.

Finally someone gets it. 10 rah at the break was great for us, anyone could see that. I'd every confidence our lads could get the upper hand.

Jd · June 30, 2019, 06:43:49 PM

Were Westmeath not a division above us last year when we beat them in Leinster last year

thegreeenandgold · June 30, 2019, 07:07:50 PM

They were you are correct but had they not completely imploded at that stage ? Manager had all but resigned and players were opting out en masse.

the sash · June 30, 2019, 09:22:28 PM

great result last night, what's impressive for me is that evertime we play, somebody else steps up to the mark. last night it was the kingstons turn to shine and boy did they. thought paul's workrate and his ability to bring others into the game stood out last night. we looked a little nervous at times in defence when left in one on one situations in the full back line although we turned over alot of ball. they played quick counter attacking football in the first half which we struggled with. its great that we are able to empty our bench and still finish strong. credit to sugrue and co, if you'd have said to me at the start of the year that ross would be starting a championship match this late on, but sugrue has for his match ups right. would be great to take a big scalp the next day while we have made good progession we probably have only beatin teams in championship that we would have expected to at the start of the year.

MasterJ · July 01, 2019, 08:45:33 AM

Laois will play Cork!

thegreeenandgold · July 01, 2019, 08:48:52 AM

Really the best we could of hoped for, a very winnable game.

Over the Bar · July 01, 2019, 08:49:26 AM

Total fix!

recyclebin · July 01, 2019, 08:58:36 AM

Thurles or Limerick?

Butch Cassidy · July 01, 2019, 09:06:23 AM

:Double header in Thurles with Meath and Clare?

Tony · July 01, 2019, 10:38:33 AM

Quote from: Over the Bar on July 01, 2019, 08:49:26 AM
Total fix!

It was televised. If you think everybody in the studio (10+ people) were paid off, well, you're a simple man really.

Interesting draw. 2 massive games for the neutral and then the Laois Cork game and Meath Clare. I think we're in bonus territory now, really. It's already been a very successful 2019 for Laois and our targets have already been met (and exceeded in my opinion). No idea what will happen in the game but will support the lads no matter what.

Junior Ex Laoistalk · July 01, 2019, 10:49:44 AM

Great draw, Cork will be in a bad place after that defeat to Kerry and we are on a high at the moment. I know that won't win it for us but if you look at the league form this year we are very close to each other so any psychological difference between the teams can make the difference.

We also have a few lads to come back and the guys we have are really battling for a starting spot on this team thanks to John's management skills and the way he has brought on young players this year. We can go into this game with nothing to fear and give it a real go with a Super 8 spot the prize at the end of the day..

Don Draper · July 01, 2019, 10:51:03 AM

Quote from: Junior Ex Laoistalk on July 01, 2019, 10:49:44 AM
Great draw, Cork will be in a bad place after that defeat to Kerry and we are on a high at the moment. I know that won't win it for us but if you look at the league form last year we are very close to each other so any psychological difference between the teams can make the difference.

WTF? Surely Cork are on a high after putting it up to a Kerry side who have bent them over repeatedly in recent years?

Junior Ex Laoistalk · July 01, 2019, 10:59:01 AM

Quote from: Don Draper on July 01, 2019, 10:51:03 AM
Quote from: Junior Ex Laoistalk on July 01, 2019, 10:49:44 AM
Great draw, Cork will be in a bad place after that defeat to Kerry and we are on a high at the moment. I know that won't win it for us but if you look at the league form last year we are very close to each other so any psychological difference between the teams can make the difference.
WTF? Surely Cork are on a high after putting it up to a Kerry side who have bent them over repeatedly in recent years?

They might be on a high but they still lost a game they could have won. That does things to players heads and, as I said, it's not going to win the game for us but it can make heads drop when the going gets tough. Maybe you're right and we will roll over and give up because they put it up to the mighty Kerry but I don't think so and the form suggests there is very little between us.

From the Terrace · July 01, 2019, 11:02:20 AM

I think its a good draw too we have avoided a Division one team. Cork have had a good Munster Championship, They got relegated out of Division 2. On the match the weekend, serious concerns about our full back, Thought midfield was very good & up front i would like to see O'Carroll start next weekend. O'Loughlin, two Kingstons & Scully stood out for me.