Mayo GAA Discussion Thread

TCDStudent1 · 24-11-2014 10:18pm

HighKing33 wrote: »

Corofin move the ball better than most county teams - exhibition stuff and they had the workrate to match it. The kicking, use of space and point-taking was really special - if the Galway seniors could emulate that they'd be a force.

Balintubber gave so much posession away that they were never really in it. Diarmuid O'Connor I thought had a good game. He's not the biggest player in the world and probably not as gifted as the brother but he's a very clever footballer, always makes use of the ball. Not a bad thing for Mayo.

yop wrote: »

Absolutely was top notch. They will be hard stopped. The ONLY weakness I could see in them was when Tubber ran at them at pace, I can see Connolly causing problems, but some of the scores and support play was excellent. They are at a v high standard.

Their trainer, who is from Mayo, is also apparently top notch and is still only in his 30's. He could be a future Mayo manager from what I am hearing about him.

yop · 24-11-2014 11:26pm

Hammer Archer wrote: »

Indeed. Apologies for the delay.
MayoSalmon, do not post in this thread again. Any more trolling will result in a forum ban.

Ah boooo, what are we going to on the off season with no trolls!

yop · 24-11-2014 11:26pm

TCDStudent1 wrote: »

Their trainer, who is from Mayo, is also apparently top notch and is still only in his 30's. He could be a future Mayo manager from what I am hearing about him.

Was a fine footballer as well, played underage with Mayo.

Always_Running · 24-11-2014 11:54pm

TCDStudent1 wrote: »

Their trainer, who is from Mayo, is also apparently top notch and is still only in his 30's. He could be a future Mayo manager from what I am hearing about him.

He was to get Mayo u21 job two years ago but the county board turned him down and gave the job to tony Duffy instead. Duffy was part of ballintubbers management this year I might add.

boosabum · 25-11-2014 9:52am

Always_Running wrote: »

He was to get Mayo u21 job two years ago but the county board turned him down and gave the job to tony Duffy instead. Duffy was part of ballintubbers management this year I might add.

Duffy has been involved with Ballintubber for a few years, it was actually another high profile ballintubber person who insisted he get the position. Join the dots.......

HighKing33 · 25-11-2014 9:41pm

Well, then he's doing the right thing by circumventing the politics and developing his skill set at a top club. Mayo tends to produce very good coaches, good football knowledge and they export well too. Wolfe Tones in Meath made it to senior with a Mayo-man in charge.

Plenty of positives that Mayo can take from it anyway. Going to be interesting to see what C&H do with that team.

yop · 25-11-2014 11:14pm

HighKing33 wrote: »

Well, then he's doing the right thing by circumventing the politics and developing his skill set at a top club. Mayo tends to produce very good coaches, good football knowledge and they export well too. Wolfe Tones in Meath made it to senior with a Mayo-man in charge.

Plenty of positives that Mayo can take from it anyway. Going to be interesting to see what C&H do with that team.

If we are producing so many good coaches then is it the players or the Mayo Co Board that is the issue..... I suspect the later.

seligehgit · 17-12-2014 8:06am

Alan Dillon has confirmed he will stay on for another year, positive news. Quite likely he'll won't be a starter this year.

naughto · 17-12-2014 10:07am

seligehgit wrote: »

Alan Dillon has confirmed he will stay on for another year, positive news. Quite likely he'll won't be a starter this year.

Don't no about that who will take his place?

yop · 17-12-2014 10:12am

Good that he is staying on. I can't see him starting either, Carolan is back, O'Connor no2, Regan, hard to gauge who if any, but now is their time to stake a claim. Would be a great influence off the bench.

Fr Tod Umptious · 17-12-2014 11:48am

naughto wrote: »

Don't no about that who will take his place?

They certainly have to find a few new half forwards, Dillion will make a good impact sub if he is not required to start.

What's the story with Conor O' Shea and Dirmuid O' Connor ?

Both started v Roscommon last year but were not ready I don't think.

Would like to see one of them slot in along with McLoughloin on the right and AOS in the middle.

Another possibility is, and I'll admit it's a bit far fetched and based on a very small bit of evidence, that you put Conroy in there as a runner.

In the games he came on v Kerry in 2014 he seemed to do better as a ball carrier than a man in the corner waiting for something to come his way.

As I said it's based on a very small 'sample size' of evidence and he is hitting 30 so I'm not sure how viable an option that would be.
You could have Conroy starting games at 12 and Dillion finishing them.

Higgins has to be kept at 4 to shore up the back line these days and to teach the new young full back and corner back we are getting, isn't that right

HighKing33 · 17-12-2014 2:02pm

Why shouldn't Dillon start games? Why are we so quick to write off footballers in their 30s? Fact is most GAA players retire at this point because they have family and work commitments, not because of the ageing process.

The manner in which he came back from his injury in the early part of the year was exemplary, he was also the best player on show for Balintubber this year. He keeps himself in great shape and he's easily one of the best playmakers in the country. There is no way that Carolan, C. O'Shea or D. O'Connor could impact a game in the way that Dillon does, they're just not at that level.

I would agree that Mikey Conroy could offer something as a wing-half but I would also look to Adam Gallagher who I thought was very impressive during the league. Still, Jason Doherty continues to improve and adds so much to that midfield.

Fr Tod Umptious · 17-12-2014 4:03pm

HighKing33 wrote: »

Why shouldn't Dillon start games? Why are we so quick to write off footballers in their 30s? Fact is most GAA players retire at this point because they have family and work commitments, not because of the ageing process.

The manner in which he came back from his injury in the early part of the year was exemplary, he was also the best player on show for Balintubber this year. He keeps himself in great shape and he's easily one of the best playmakers in the country. There is no way that Carolan, C. O'Shea or D. O'Connor could impact a game in the way that Dillon does, they're just not at that level.

I would agree that Mikey Conroy could offer something as a wing-half but I would also look to Adam Gallagher who I thought was very impressive during the league. Still, Jason Doherty continues to improve and adds so much to that midfield.

At some stage you have to look to the future rater than rely on the same old guys to get you through.

Mayo are at a very important point right now
The team is not too old to be past it, but neither is it full of young guns that you can plan the next few years around, as was the case with Horan in 2011.

The likes of Higgins, Seamus O Shea, Andy Moran, Dillion, McLoughlin are not getting younger or faster and the fear is that they will end up like Wille Joe, TJ KIlgannon, David Brady, Ciaran Mac etc.
All the skill in the world and long illustrious careers, but no All Ireland medals.

So with that in mind I think the focus should be on getting new young starters rather than automatically going with the tried and trusted.

HighKing33 · 17-12-2014 7:09pm

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

At some stage you have to look to the future rater than rely on the same old guys to get you through.

Mayo are at a very important point right now
The team is not too old to be past it, but neither is it full of young guns that you can plan the next few years around, as was the case with Horan in 2011.

The likes of Higgins, Seamus O Shea, Andy Moran, Dillion, McLoughlin are not getting younger or faster and the fear is that they will end up like Wille Joe, TJ KIlgannon, David Brady, Ciaran Mac etc.
All the skill in the world and long illustrious careers, but no All Ireland medals.

So with that in mind I think the focus should be on getting new young starters rather than automatically going with the tried and trusted.

Sure for the league, yeah but come championship Dillon is just too good not to start and he's currently playing some of the best football of his career, maturing like a fine wine as they say.

Obviously H&C know the current squad through and through and there's been talk of some of Mayo's 2013 minors stepping up but in fairness Horan did a good job bringing young lads on - e.g. C. O'Shea, D. O'Connor, Adam Gallagher and Coen. Whether there will be more youngsters blooded next year will be interesting. Does anyone really stand out? The younger Hanley is a big loss but maybe he'll be back.

Panrich · 17-12-2014 8:53pm

Not too many players broke through during Horan's tenure although many were given chances. Only 3 starters from the debacle in Longford 2010 are no longer on the panel (Howley, Harte and Conor Mort). That's well below average churn at inter county level.

seligehgit · 18-12-2014 8:47am

HighKing33 wrote: »

Why shouldn't Dillon start games? Why are we so quick to write off footballers in their 30s? Fact is most GAA players retire at this point because they have family and work commitments, not because of the ageing process.

The manner in which he came back from his injury in the early part of the year was exemplary, he was also the best player on show for Balintubber this year. He keeps himself in great shape and he's easily one of the best playmakers in the country. There is no way that Carolan, C. O'Shea or D. O'Connor could impact a game in the way that Dillon does, they're just not at that level.

I would agree that Mikey Conroy could offer something as a wing-half but I would also look to Adam Gallagher who I thought was very impressive during the league. Still, Jason Doherty continues to improve and adds so much to that midfield.

Definitely would'nt write off Alan Dillon,he was Ballintubber's stand out player in the club championship and has still much to offer at inter county level.

However I'd like to see Conor O Shea,Diarmuid O Connor,Adam Gallagher,Danny Kirby given further game time in the half forward line.These lads are the future of Mayo football...Aidan O Shea/Jason Gibbons are more options,who knows who else may be discovered?Jason Doherty appears a lockdown for a position if he carries his championship form forward.Lots of competition for places with Kevin McLoughlin in the mix.

Michael Conroy did seem to prosper in his brief running role against Kerry,might suit him better than the corner.

Mayo Club 51 · 18-12-2014 6:21pm

2015 Mayo GAA Fixtures.

We have the 2015 Mayo GAA fixtures page updated. Full details can be found here;

http://mayoclub51.com/mayo-gaa-2015-fixturesresults/senior-football-fixturesresults-2015/

HighKing33 · 19-12-2014 7:28pm

Carolan has potential but I felt that his development had stalled during his last spell with Mayo - a tendency to drop the head and run down blind alleys. Diarmuid O'Connor's a very clever footballer, doesn't have the skill-set that Cillian does but he uses the ball really well. The youngest O'Shea - haven't seen enough of. Adam Gallagher stood out for me.

Fowler87 · 24-12-2014 11:39pm

Happy Christmas to all the Mayo gang on the forum. Bring on the FBD in January 2015:D

glack · 27-12-2014 5:10pm

Keith Higgins just announced his retirement from inter county football on Twitter. Huge loss.

mayo.mick · 27-12-2014 5:20pm

glack wrote: »

Keith Higgins just announced his retirement from inter county football on Twitter. Huge loss.

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glack · 27-12-2014 5:41pm

mayo.mick wrote: »

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Did you see CO'Cs reply? Maybe it's not true. Fingers crossed anyway!!

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Baggy Trousers · 27-12-2014 8:12pm

They said it was a "12 pubs of Xmas" prank on Newstalk.

Cosmo Kramer · 27-12-2014 8:14pm

He lost a bet on a stag weekend apparently. I'd say he's surprised how many thought it was true, he's only 29 so very unlikely to retire for a few years yet.

seligehgit · 27-12-2014 9:08pm

Praise be the Lord,Zippy would have been some loss!

km79 · 27-12-2014 10:00pm

that would have been a devestating loss to the panel.
I was driving at the time and a friend text me . got the wife to read it out . she said some lad had retired from Mayo Keith Higgins!. I nearly crashed the car. I told her it was the worst Xmas ever which did not impress her

can I get something else confirmed whilst I'm on!
is cillian suspended for first league game or championship opener?

john mayo 10 · 27-12-2014 10:07pm

km79 wrote: »

that would have been a devestating loss to the panel.
I was driving at the time and a friend text me . got the wife to read it out . she said some lad had retired from Mayo Keith Higgins!. I nearly crashed the car. I told her it was the worst Xmas ever which did not impress her
can I get something else confirmed whilst I'm on!
is cillian suspended for first league game or championship opener?

First championship match as far as I'm aware

km79 · 27-12-2014 10:33pm

john mayo 10 wrote: »

First championship match as far as I'm aware

if that's galway in salthill with 2 games under their belt that's a problem!
also its a little ridiculous that a red card handed out by a joke of a ref last august rules him out until possibly next July!

Defiler Of The Coffin · 28-12-2014 7:00pm

Was it not a Ballintubber match Cillian had to miss?

km79 · 28-12-2014 7:01pm

Defiler Of The Coffin wrote: »

Was it not a Ballintubber match Cillian had to miss?

I am still not convinced he is out of galway game . there has been literally no talk of it. I reckon its first league game

seligehgit · 01-01-2015 8:52pm

Anybody heading up to the opening game of the FBD league against NUIG on Sunday?Should be interesting......new managerial team in place,potential experimentation......

Mayo Club 51 · 01-01-2015 8:58pm

seligehgit wrote: »

Anybody heading up to the opening game of the FBD league against NUIG on Sunday?Should be interesting......new managerial team in place,potential experimentation......

We'll be there for sure! Raymond Mc Brien is the ref for this match.

Mayo Club 51 · 03-01-2015 12:01am

U-21 match venue changed tomorrow. Now in Tubberclair GAA ground just outside Athlone. Throw in is still 2 pm. Venue directions here;

http://tubberclairgaa.ie/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=55

KMFCross · 03-01-2015 12:39am

New captain: Keith Higgins, Vice Captain: COC

https://twitter.com/MayoGAA/status/551140207442296832

Defiler Of The Coffin · 03-01-2015 12:46am

KMFCross wrote: »

New captain: Keith Higgins, Vice Captain: COC

https://twitter.com/MayoGAA/status/551140207442296832

Well I guess they had no option, they had to tempt him out of retirement somehow

Mayo Club 51 · 03-01-2015 2:47am

2015 Mayo hurling fixtures venues updated;

http://mayoclub51.com/mayo-gaa-2015-fixturesresults/senior-hurling-fixturesresults-2015/

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Mayo Club 51 · 03-01-2015 4:25pm

Latest score in the U-21’s, Mayo 3-06 to Westmeath 0-04. In the hurling, the latest score I have is Mayo 2-08 to Leitrim 0-04 at start of secont half in Ballinamore.

Mayo Club 51 · 03-01-2015 5:01pm

FT score in U-21's.

Mayo 3-07 to Westmeath 0-05.

Mayo Club 51 · 03-01-2015 5:45pm

Full time score in the hurling in Ballinamore

Mayo 2-13 to Leitrim 2-05.

seligehgit · 04-01-2015 8:06pm

Interesting first day out for the new regime.Neil Douglas was the undoubted star of the show until he went off injured.He took his scores very well and was excellent in general play.
Plenty of pace in the Mayo attack with captain for the day Michael Conroy posted on the forty. Full forward line looked a tad small in terms of physicality.Evan Regan was well held in general play but kicked a couple of impressive frees.
Great to see run outs for some new lads....Stephen Coen,Alex Corduff,Caolon Crowe.Nice to see Adam Gallagher back in the fray.Interesting switch at the break with Keith Rogers coming in for Ger Caff.
There appeared to be a dearth of substitutes,tad surprising with the renewed vigour to unearth new talent.Hopefully David Clarke will get a run out before too long,sole unused substitute today.

john mayo 10 · 04-01-2015 9:13pm

Neill douglas impressed alright with 4 from play. Thought Stephen coen got more involved in thé second half when hé played further up thé pitch. Evan regan got very little good Ball. Won and scored his third free which was outside thé 45. Serious limited number or subs though

ColeTrain · 04-01-2015 9:23pm

john mayo 10 wrote: »

Neill douglas impressed alright with 4 from play. Thought Stephen coen got more involved in thé second half when hé played further up thé pitch. Evan regan got very little good Ball. Won and scored his third free which was outside thé 45. Serious limited number or subs though

More than likely it will be a completely different team in Ballina with a change of established players coming in. No point in filling the bench either, better to give the fresh faces a long run.

Definitely a few positives to take from today and it was a decent game all things considered, NUIG to their credit, gave as good as they got.

mayo.mick · 04-01-2015 9:44pm

It looks like the two lads (Noel & Pat) are gonna give everyone on the panal a run out over the 3 games.

Some match photos uploaded now here.

Rawhead · 07-01-2015 10:20pm

Anyone know if I can link up two Cairde tickets so we get seated together?

Defiler Of The Coffin · 07-01-2015 10:26pm

Rawhead wrote: »

Anyone know if I can link up two Cairde tickets so we get seated together?

Seating groups are available for Cairde tickets yes

jj72 · 08-01-2015 2:26pm

Can you set up a seating group between Cairde ticket and a GAA Season Ticket?

mayo.mick · 08-01-2015 4:17pm

jj72 wrote: »

Can you set up a seating group between Cairde ticket and a GAA Season Ticket?

Yes, you can do that now from this year. Cairde season tickets are the same now as Croke Park season tickets and are also subject to the same T&C's.

See how you can set up seating groups here;
http://mayoclub51.com/mayo-gaa-season-tickets/

Cosmo Kramer · 10-01-2015 8:10pm

mayo.mick wrote: »

Yes, you can do that now from this year. Cairde season tickets are the same now as Croke Park season tickets and are also subject to the same T&C's.

See how you can set up seating groups here;
http://mayoclub51.com/mayo-gaa-season-tickets/

Quick question for Mayo Mick (or anyone else that knows the answer) I have two season tickets now set up on the same account for 2015. When I was setting up the second one it made me choose a different e-mail address to the first one. One ticket is a renewal of an existing GAA season ticket and the new ticket is a Cairde/Club+ one (only because the option to take another straight GAA ticket wasn't available).

Is it safe enough to assume that, at any allocated seating games, the match tickets allocated for these two season tickets will be next to each other as they are on the same account - or is there something else I need to do to make sure they are allocated side by side?

mayo.mick · 10-01-2015 8:49pm

Cosmo Kramer wrote: »

Quick question for Mayo Mick (or anyone else that knows the answer) I have two season tickets now set up on the same account for 2015. When I was setting up the second one it made me choose a different e-mail address to the first one. One ticket is a renewal of an existing GAA season ticket and the new ticket is a Cairde/Club+ one (only because the option to take another straight GAA ticket wasn't available).

Is it safe enough to assume that, at any allocated seating games, the match tickets allocated for these two season tickets will be next to each other as they are on the same account - or is there something else I need to do to make sure they are allocated side by side?

Yes, those tickets on the same account will be seated together. If you want to join a seating group or set up a group, you will only have 8 places available for other people (assuming you have 2 tickets).

When I set up my seating group, there is 3 on my account, myself and 2 juveniles. I have 7 places than for people. If some joins with 5 in their account, they all join the seating group. (Only the account holder can set up a seating group, or accept an invitation to join one)

Hope this helps. Anything else just give me a shout.

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