Tailteann Cup 2023

[Joeythelips]

So Limerick it is , probably the best of the draws. They have won two of their three games so much the same level.

Yep, best draw we could have got. As you say 2 sides at essentially the same level and if Laois can beat Fermanagh they can beat Limerick. I think the GAA need to take a look at this tournament and run it similar to the Joe McDonagh Cup in hurling so the winners not only go up to AI series next year but they and finalists get a title at the AI that year. Otherwise it will end up like Tommy Murphy cup where squads get him by players heading to US etc. It was indicated on Sunday Game that Offaly had lost a few before Wexfords for this very reason.

[Tier2]

Best possible draw hopefully the players can push on after the year they have had with the current manager they deserve a few good Days out.

Hopefully Billy doesn't make this about him again and allows the players to enjoy the build up

[Laois Rising]

Momentum of win at weekend should stand to Laois going into the Limerick game. Limerick threw their game last week and therefore should be well rested leading into next weekend's game. You'd imagine there will not be too much between the sides. Timmons will be a massive lost. O'Flynn could come in and hopefully give a performance. He is someone who looked to have all the attributes a few years back and it hasn't quiet taken off for him yet at intercounty level. Colm Murphy returning from injury has certainly improved our forward line. We are playing with four scoring threats and Finn and Lowry are working hard for the team to round out the six forwards. For all the criticism of Billy I liked the set up of the team at the weekend-granted Fermanagh going down to 14 men was a huge help in the second half as they visibly tired themselves in the last quarter. Also had they taken that guilt edged goal chance that rattled the crossbar you'd have feared for Laois. Get our tactics/set up right next weekend and we could be looking at a Tailteann Cup semi-final. Getting the mother and father of all shocks against London may have been the wake up call that this management and players needed. 
   

[recyclebin]

Mayo playing Cork in Limerick on Sunday. Wonder will it be double header?

[Spiritof86]

3pm Saturday . Stand alone fixture . Live on GAAGO

[clonadmad]

Nice to know Stephen and Alan from Laois Today are on here contributing

This weeks podcast well worth a listen to

They went in depth on Sheehans rant which they had audio of

[High Fielder]

Billy needs to let off steam. Always did. It's no big deal for me. He's the kinda fella that would fight with his own shadow.

[clonadmad]

Billy needs to let off steam. Always did. It's no big deal for me. He's the kinda fella that would fight with his own shadow.

Supporters that aren't turning up
Media
The clubs
County board delegates
Hurling club delegates
Underage club hurling coaches
And the Laois section on GAA board

All got it

As rants go it was impressive and it  gave the 2 lads a good 10 mins on their podcast

[High Fielder]

We're lucky to have him. How else would we know how much of wasteland we have become. A visionary amongst the blind. I like him. Won't lie. Still probably getting the boot

[Joeythelips]

We're lucky to have him. How else would we know how much of wasteland we have become. A visionary amongst the blind. I like him. Won't lie. Still probably getting the boot

I don't like or dislike him personally, he certainly owes Laois nothing given his inter county career. I always thought he got a lot of unfair stick as a player. As a coach he will judged on results and although Laois may not be in a great place in terms of talent on the player front, its clear he is not up to the level required to prepare an inter county team. He seems like a passionate fella and is probably a decent motivator but you need a lot more at inter county level in this day an age. Id like to think he will prove the critics wrong and Laois might even get to the final and give it a right tilt and Billy will learn as he goes but Im not even confident they will beat Limerick if Im honest.

[High Fielder]

I haven't seen or heard what he said, but I'm assuming he believes there's a lot more wrong than him. If that is what he's saying, I agree with him. In actual fact, talk about Sheehan is deflecting from the real issues that need to be discussed. By any measure it's been a miserable time for this county in recent years. And our Chairman is anonymous. Not a word to be said. His counterpart in Offaly is out there and making things happen. If you want the job, you have to show what you're about.

[Laois man]

Had he anything to say why he abused line men and Refs and gets send to the stands in most game?

[Joeythelips]

Fair play, just watched on GAAGo and Laois pulled it out of the fire when it really mattered. They might lack in certain areas but lack of effort was not going to be their downfall. Very clever goal by Murphy near the end when Limerick were wasting time and playing keep ball and he intercepted a pass to the keeper. It summed Laois up in the second half as they didn't panic and waited for the right time to strike.

Being on of his biggest critics I have to say Billy got tactics spot on too in fairness and used the bench to great effect in the final quarter where the game was won. I think we scored 1-5 without reply at the end of the game which sums it up really and the margin of victory could have been even greater but for a great save by the Limerick keeper from Sean O'Flynn who made a great charge through the middle of the defence. A brilliant win for players and management, fair play to all involved.

I know people will say it was only Limerick and the likes of Meath, Cavan or Down is a big step up but it was clear the Fermanagh win gave the team a huge boost of confidence and this will bring them on even further still. Laois will be underdogs again in the semi final which will suit them, dark horses for the cup now.

[thegreeenandgold]

Great to win
Fair play to players
But Limerick butchered 5/6 goal chances

[blueandwhite1]

Great to win
Fair play to players
But Limerick butchered 5/6 goal chances

Limerick looked decent and well organized. However, Laois were good for long periods and were dominant when it mattered. This team could have thrown the towel in after London but have stayed in the fight.