Galway GAA discussion thread

Aiel · 01-07-2011 4:47pm

20euro's for Stand and 15 for Terrace,a bit stingy just to see one game i think.
I assume Farragher will switch with Andy Smith either just before throw-in or at some point during the game.The half forward line and midfield have to start performing.The ball has to start "sticking" up around there and not keep coming back at the weary defence every time.

RealityCheck · 02-07-2011 2:31pm

From a Galway point of view I'd expect the following.

1. A bit of passion, fight and some real championship intensity.

2. Some sort of obvious game plan and pattern of play that leads to more possesion and more scores. A game plan that we can build on in the next round should we beat Clare.

3. See forwards other than Joe Canning stand up to the plate. We can't expect JC to do it all himself, others need to chip in. We'll go nowhere being a one man team. Its hard to know what type of games we'll get from Farragher and Tannion, but I expect a greater performance from Hayes. Hopefully Gantley has another good game. We all know what to expect from Alan Kerins. I would have prefered to have seen a pacy corner forward in there but we'll get honesty of effort from Alan.
Hopefully we get all three and the result. Galway by 3/4.

kraggy · 02-07-2011 2:51pm

Any way around the Ireland-only restrictions on rte.ie for watching the game?

Would really like to watch it over here.

deisedude · 02-07-2011 3:47pm

kraggy wrote: »

Any way around the Ireland-only restrictions on rte.ie for watching the game?

Would really like to watch it over here.

Well you could find a website that that would give you a fake Irish IP address. Other than that no i'm afraid to say

02-07-2011 3:54pm

kraggy wrote: »

Any way around the Ireland-only restrictions on rte.ie for watching the game?

Would really like to watch it over here.

It's listed on MYP2P anyway.

One link is Sopcast that requires a two minute install and the second is Veetle.

If the Veetle link works I doubt it would be pulled like a Boxing PPV or Premiership match.
As I believe someone connected with those companies broadcasting, track illegal streams and get them pulled(by and large).
So with that in mind I'd say a GAA game would be fine on Veetle if it's up.

Sopcast though is reliable, streams don't get pulled afaik.

kraggy · 02-07-2011 5:12pm

Thanks for the info on watching the match lads. Downloaded Sopcast. Hopefully the feed won't be pulled. The match starts at 3a.m here so sitting in the apartment sippin beers in the meantime.

On a sidenote, I think the GAA need to cop on really soon about ticket prices. I think €20 for one match is an outrage. If you consider that a man and wife might want to bring their kids to the game, the cost of tickets plus food plus petrol and the lack of incentive given Galway's poor recent showings, it's a bit much to ask people, whose lives revolve around hurling, to pay that much money. Add to that the fact that those who actually still have a job are more than likely earning less than they were say 2 years ago.

Reality check needed if you ask me.

Lapin · 02-07-2011 8:40pm

Where are those who called for McIntire's head a fortnight ago ?

ShamoBuc · 02-07-2011 8:45pm

Lapin wrote: »

Where are those who called for McIntire's head a fortnight ago ?

I'm guessing they'll wait till the next match!

FlutterinBantam · 02-07-2011 8:59pm

ShamoBuc wrote: »

I'm guessing they'll wait till the next match!

Steady up lads.

Galway far from the finished article, a good hard team will kill them.

Big improvement in attitude and hurling.

McIntyre said it himself, too much cones and drills.

Get in there and start shifting out some front teeth:cool:

ShamoBuc · 02-07-2011 9:20pm

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

Steady up lads.

Galway far from the finished article, a good hard team will kill them.

Big improvement in attitude and hurling.

McIntyre said it himself, too much cones and drills.

Get in there and start shifting out some front teeth:cool:

I wonder what he will blame if they fall flat the next day?

Obviously much improved tonight but I'm still not convinced they have turned the corner.

Mars Bar · 02-07-2011 10:47pm

Are we playing Limerick next or are we playing the winners of the Cork vs Antrim match?

I keep hearing different things.

Lapin · 02-07-2011 10:50pm

I'm hoping we get Cork out of the hat in tomorrow's draw.

After tonight's performance, we have the momentum and confidence to face one of the established sides.

No disrespect to Antrim, but there are few things more than the sight of a red jersey to spurn this Galway team on.

With the same commitment we showed tonight, I reckon we could take them

RealityCheck · 02-07-2011 11:26pm

mars bar wrote: »

Are we playing Limerick next or are we playing the winners of the Cork vs Antrim match?

I keep hearing different things.

We're playing either Cork or Antrim. We're playing one, Limerick are playing the other. Winners of those two games play the losers of the provincial finals in the quarters.

Lapin wrote: »

I'm hoping we get Cork out of the hat in tomorrow's draw.

After tonight's performance, we have the momentum and confidence to face one of the established sides.

No disrespect to Antrim, but there are few things more than the sight of a red jersey to spurn this Galway team on.

With the same commitment we showed tonight, I reckon we could take them

I would err on the side of caution regarding a potential Cork game. Yes we're in much better shape than after the Dublin game but this team have long way to go. That Clare side were really poor, especially in defence, however credit where credits due they pulled off a good win. The problem with Galway is consistency, good one game bad the next, last year being a prime example. Poor against Offaly, sluggish against Kilkenny and then nearly take Tipperary. The Clare win certainly gives us something to build on but we must be under no illusions Galway still have a lot to prove.

Mountainlad · 03-07-2011 12:48am

Clare put up a big score despite not really looking to have any ideas up front. The intensity wasn't great and players seemed to get more space than you'd think on both sides, though Galway effectively snuffed out Clare not letting them in for any goal chances.

From a Galway perspective it was a much improved performance and the kind of response they needed! However, Clare's defense was shocking. This isn't the kind of game Galway need to prove themselves in. It's when they come up against a team that pushes them all the way and fights to the end, that's when they need to prove themselves. At the same time, Tipp played Offaly and Wexford and won comfortably without playing amazing last year, so in fairness anyone who isn't convinced should realise Galway are a threat, but they have to win four big games now and it certainly won't be an easy won all-ireland if they're to do so.

On another note, though I admire his skill, thought Canning was lucky not to give away a free for his goal. Also, what McInerney did was possibly the most shameful thing I've seen on a field in quite a while at least. I'm sure he'll be disappointed with himself in hindsight!

RealityCheck · 03-07-2011 1:01am

Mountainlad wrote: »

From a Galway perspective it was a much improved performance and the kind of response they needed! However, Clare's defense was shocking. This isn't the kind of game Galway need to prove themselves in. It's when they come up against a team that pushes them all the way and fights to the end, that's when they need to prove themselves. At the same time, Tipp played Offaly and Wexford and won comfortably without playing amazing last year, so in fairness anyone who isn't convinced should realise Galway are a threat, but they have to win four big games now and it certainly won't be an easy won all-ireland if they're to do so.

Galway won't be easily beat. They have to take each game as it comes. But I don't think even the most optimistic in the county think we have any realistic ambitions of an All Ireland. We're capable of a semi but if we come up against Kilkenny or Tipperary we're destined to come up short, just not enough talent and thats no shame either. All we can ask is that they give it they're best and that the management develop a plan that allows them to do so. Our wildest expectations I think would be a semi final, but as I said take each game as it comes and if we come up short against Cork etc then so be it.

Kojak · 03-07-2011 2:52am

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Obviously much improved tonight but I'm still not convinced they have turned the corner.

Same here, if they were to do that to your own county the next day (they won't by the way) then I'd say they are becoming a team, but at the moment the jury remains out imo.

Mountainlad · 03-07-2011 12:07pm

Kojak wrote: »

Same here, if they were to do that to your own county the next day (they won't by the way) then I'd say they are becoming a team, but at the moment the jury remains out imo.

So if they were to hammer Cork you'd say they were becoming a team? Maybe taking it to the other extreme there no? Galway are a good team, and I think that they will put it up to anyone, but they need to learn to keep fighting to the end and to not let the heads down. Two things let them down last year against Tipp, the soft goal Callinan scored before half time, and the collapse when Ollie Canning left the field. It seems a long way away, but I don't see that last years team was better than this years, in fact Canning looks like he might be ready to start delivering on the glimpses he shows of his brilliance.

Also, people have been writing off this year since the few minutes after the all-ireland final last year, saying only Tipp and Kilkenny can win it. I don't know are Kilkenny going to be even as good as they were last year, they'll still be good but not the untouchable side of a few years ago. Tipp also, haven't been totally convincing yet and I know that often seems to be the way with them but they've new managment this year. I don't think the gap is quite as big as some people like to make out.

Diabhal Beag · 03-07-2011 2:34pm

To be fair to the critics it was our first good showing so far this championship. We have been horrible this year but hopefully yesterday was the turning point. Sure Clare were bad but any side that gives away 4-25 in a match isn't exactly guaranteed a win. Thought our fullback line was great specifically Kavanagh. Half backs were good. The most satisfying position was the half-forward line which was very impressive. Here's hoping we'll put up that kind of showing against Cork should we face them.

Oh and Alan Kerins goal was a thing of beauty.

RealityCheck · 03-07-2011 5:26pm

I was pleased with the performance but I'd still worry about a few things.

1. Like in the Dublin game we are giving away far too many soft frees, with a lot of them coming from Cullinanes side. Cullinane did'nt have the best of games. I'd either brings Collins out to wing back and move Cullinane to corner or else drop Cullinane in favour of Damien Joyce.

2. Still a lot more work required as we're still struggling under the high ball.

We've a chance against Cork and probably even Waterford, but nowhere near the level required to challenge Tipp or Kilkenny.

Having said that I think we might fall short yet again.

Diabhal Beag · 03-07-2011 5:54pm

Jesus they aren't showing Galay-Meath

RealityCheck · 03-07-2011 6:00pm

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Jesus they aren't showing Galay-Meath

Sure why would they? There's two or three tastier games IMHO.

Laois vs Kildare
Longford vs Tyrone

I think that game could be one sided sadly.

Lapin · 03-07-2011 6:30pm

Tenner says we get Cork !

Lapin · 03-07-2011 6:32pm

Knew it

Bring on the rebel féckers :pac:

BERBA · 03-07-2011 6:34pm

Lapin wrote: »

Knew it

Bring on the rebel féckers :pac:

end of the road for galway now!;)

Diabhal Beag · 03-07-2011 6:38pm

Thurles?

ShamoBuc · 03-07-2011 8:09pm

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Thurles?

Down the páirc bai!!!

ShamoBuc · 03-07-2011 8:10pm

Lapin wrote: »

Knew it

Bring on the rebel féckers :pac:

consider it done;)

dartsfan · 07-07-2011 12:26am

Any know of either of the Galway matches are shown this weekend? Can't find them on any channel

h2005 · 07-07-2011 12:28am

hurling yes football no

Kojak · 07-07-2011 1:02am

h2005 wrote: »

hurling yes football no

Is the hurling on the television - I didn't see it listed anywhere

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