Tír Eoghain vs Áth Cliath '08

[ONeill]

That's actually my belief - I can see the Dubs 8 up by half time, Tyrone mounting a comeback, falling short.

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TYRONE 2-11 DUBLIN 0-15

[orangeman]

Nerves are starting to grow at this stage - will there be floods tomorrow evening like last week ?

[orangeman]

Tyrone floods or Dublin floods ??

[ziggysego]

 There's talk of more flood tomorrow afternoon in Dublin orangeman.

[TacadoirArdMhacha]

I think that, to win, Tyrone need to stay in contention, if not ahead for the vast majority of the game. Dublin look hugely impressive outfit but it'd be interesting to see Tyrone staring down the whites of their eyes with the game level with 10 or 15 to go. If Tyrone can avoid letting Dublin build up a head of steam early in the second half they may have a real chance. Certainly Tyrone will need to play at a level above what they've shown so far but they are capable of doing so. Unlike Derry at the same stage last year, they won't lack the belief that they can win but I still think Dublin will have a bit too much. Really hoping its a good game.

Dublin 2-13
Tyrone 0-14

[Zapatista]

There is a quer n' black sky here in Dublins north side. It is going to piss in biblical proportions all day here

[Zapatista]

The Council are handing sand bags out to houses in the Cabra and Phibsborough ares this morning  

Do you think if this rain they are predicting kicks in before throw in, the Gardai might make a call on the match?

[redhandluke]

Match will defo be on - CP will have no problem with the rain.

Not sure who will cope better with the rain though - always a great leveler, and that been the case then surely to Tyrone's advantage.

Have a large bet on the Dubs to progress - so can't lose either way. 

[Zapatista]

Why do we think Dublin are fitter? I have seen this mentioned a few times but don't know how that conclusion was reached.

I predict a slopply unattractive game but a good contest and battle, with Dublin pulling away in the last 10 minutes. As was seen with Kerry V Galway and Cork V Kilkenny that bit of class and cool heads is the difference between real Champions and the rest. I think Dublin might have that quality this year.

[ONeill]

Serious weather this morning. Wet beards could be a hindrance.

[Zapatista]

Dublin have seriously invested in a large coaching staff and no expense has been spared in fitness and conditioning.  On the other hand, fitness training is the weakest area of Tyrone's preparation, they have depended on playing games to bring them to a level of fitness which will be enough to carry them through.  In a tough game in poor conditions fitness will tell.

Sounds wishy washy to me.

[Radioulster]

not sure about Dublin but it gives for rain to clear in the north this afternoon. Where would you get it an irishmans 2 favourite subjects Football and the weather! Tyrone by 3. The beards to prevail.

[Zapatista]

Serious weather this morning. Wet beards could be a hindrance.

This is how it is at the minute, moving towards Drumcondra. I'd say it will clear up before throw in.

[orangeman]

Will it still be raining after the final whistle ?