Galway - Waterford

Buckiefc

Anyone have time and date for this.
Heard its Thurles, think next Sunday but not 100% sure of this.

davestar

i would guess at a double header sunday with limerick and dublin .

2.00 limerick and dublin

4.00 galway and waterford

Buckiefc

sound, figured as much just havent heard for sure

tippguy

its on ticketmaster as thurles. nothing on gaa.ie yet

GalwayDub2

davestar wrote: »

i would guess at a double header sunday with limerick and dublin .

2.00 limerick and dublin

4.00 galway and waterford

Yep, these times are confirmed.

deise48

davestar wrote: »

i would guess at a double header sunday with limerick and dublin .

2.00 limerick and dublin

4.00 galway and waterford

lets hope for a dublin waterford double . and then maybe we can start thinking about revenge for last years shambles with kilkenny

davestar

deise48 wrote: »

lets hope for a dublin waterford double . and then maybe we can start thinking about revenge for last years shambles with kilkenny

with all due respect, ye(waterford) won't put it up to kilkenny like we(galway) do. nothing against waterford as i'm not saying galway will beat ye, but we tend to put it upto the cats more than anybody else. but by all means if ye beat us, hammer kilkenny!!!;)

derealbadger

deise48 wrote: »

lets hope for a dublin waterford double . and then maybe we can start thinking about revenge for last years shambles with kilkenny

i think if waterford beat galway kk will give them a worse going over than last year i hope im wrong but kk would tear the waterford defense to shreads

Warper

Are the semi's pre-determined already. The Sunday Game panelists seem to suggest that the winners of Dublin/Limerick would play Tipp and the winners of Galway/Waterford play the Cats. Is this confirmed?

davestar

Warper wrote: »

Are the semi's pre-determined already. The Sunday Game panelists seem to suggest that the winners of Dublin/Limerick would play Tipp and the winners of Galway/Waterford play the Cats. Is this confirmed?

yes a week or two ago lol .

derealbadger

god id love another shot at the cats we should have bet them in tullamore but i think we needed these games to grow into real contenders

tippspur

Warper wrote: »

Are the semi's pre-determined already. The Sunday Game panelists seem to suggest that the winners of Dublin/Limerick would play Tipp and the winners of Galway/Waterford play the Cats. Is this confirmed?

If Dublin win they will def play Tipp,and KK will def play the winners of the other game, but if Limerick and Galway win there will be a draw to see which of them play Tipp or KK.

soccymonster

tippspur wrote: »

If Dublin win they will def play Tipp,and KK will def play the winners of the other game, but if Limerick and Galway win there will be a draw to see which of them play Tipp or KK.

ah damn it, guess there will be another draw so

davestar

there's not another draw???it's fixed already.galway/waterford will play kk, vice verca with the other teams .

Daysha

tippspur wrote: »

If Dublin win they will def play Tipp,and KK will def play the winners of the other game, but if Limerick and Galway win there will be a draw to see which of them play Tipp or KK.

Sorry bud, but it's always been the Munster champions vs Leinster runners up or the team that beats them and vice versa. So if Limerick win they'll definitely meet Tipp.

tippspur

davestar wrote: »

there's not another draw???it's fixed already.galway/waterford will play kk, vice verca with the other teams .

No, i have a pain in my face from trying to explain to people,if Galway and Limerick win through there WILL be a draw.if the Dubs win they will play Tipp, if Galway win through they Will play KK.the only certainty is that KK can't play Dublin and Tipp can't play Waterford.

soccymonster

We should all complain to the gaa and demand they tell us the real format!

davestar

soccymonster wrote: »

We should all complain to the gaa and demand they tell us the real format!

also about u2 taking over croker, madness.

davestar

tippspur wrote: »

No, i have a pain in my face from trying to explain to people,if Galway and Limerick win through there WILL be a draw.if the Dubs win they will play Tipp, if Galway win through they Will play KK.the only certainty is that KK can't play Dublin and Tipp can't play Waterford.

are you sure, can you send me a link that proves this please, thanks.

Daysha

tippspur wrote: »

No, i have a pain in my face from trying to explain to people,if Galway and Limerick win through there WILL be a draw.if the Dubs win they will play Tipp, if Galway win through they Will play KK.the only certainty is that KK can't play Dublin and Tipp can't play Waterford.

Bit of a contradiction there tippspur. If Galway must meet Kilkenny (assuming they beat Waterford), then Limerick must meet Tipp. No draw required.

Also, ever since formats with two quarter finals were introduced back in the 90's, it's always been the case that provincial finalists or their conquerors meet the opposite provincial winners. The same occured last year when Waterford met Tipp (the Munster champs) cause we bet Wexford (the Leinster finalists) in the quarters. Similarly, the Munster finalists (Clare) lost to Cork in the quarters, so they met the Leinster champs. So I really see no reason why they would change it now.

derealbadger

the draw is fixed end of story Galway or waterford play KK dublin or limrick play tipp this is like ground hog day

Mossy Monk

davestar wrote: »

also about u2 taking over croker, madness.

Wrong thread and it is hardly a takeover. They asked if they could play and the GAA said yes.

davestar

Mossy Monk wrote: »

Wrong thread and it is hardly a takeover. They asked if they could play and the GAA said yes.

i'm not against u2, im against the gaa for letting them.

WallyGUFC

Daysha wrote: »

Bit of a contradiction there tippspur. If Galway must meet Kilkenny (assuming they beat Waterford), then Limerick must meet Tipp. No draw required.

Also, ever since formats with two quarter finals were introduced back in the 90's, it's always been the case that provincial finalists or their conquerors meet the opposite provincial winners. The same occured last year when Waterford met Tipp (the Munster champs) cause we bet Wexford (the Leinster finalists) in the quarters. Similarly, the Munster finalists (Clare) lost to Cork in the quarters, so they met the Leinster champs. So I really see no reason why they would change it now.

But if Waterford win they cant play Tipp, right? So if Galway win how could they face KK??

davestar

WallyGUFC wrote: »

But if Waterford win they cant play Tipp, right? So if Galway win how could they face KK??

the rule where you can't play the same team twice doesn't apply in the semi .

premierstone

davestar wrote: »

the rule where you can't play the same team twice doesn't apply in the semi .

Theres no such rule at any stage, the only restriction is you cannot play a team that you already played in a provincial final i.e Dublin cant play KK and W'ford cant play Tipp, so if Limerick and Galway win there will like tippspur said be a draw to decide who plays KK or Tipp. The reason it is different this year is because of the expansion of the Leinster Championship it was considered more suitable.

davestar

premierstone wrote: »

Theres no such rule at any stage, the only restriction is you cannot play a team that you already played in a provincial final i.e Dublin cant play KK and W'ford cant play Tipp, so if Limerick and Galway win there will like tippspur said be a draw to decide who plays KK or Tipp. The reason it is different this year is because of the expansion of the Leinster Championship it was considered more suitable.

god im confused .

Daysha

Well if thats the case and there is a draw then the GAA has forgotten to tell the entire hurling world. Columnists up and down the country in both local and national newspapers, never mind the Sunday Game lads, have all been talking about both sides of the draw as if it was set in stone.

Might be worth dropping them an email and see what the story is. The more people that get onto them about the greater chance of a response, so email fixtures@gaa.ie if you have a spare minute or two.

davestar

Daysha wrote: »

Well if thats the case and there is a draw then the GAA has forgotten to tell the entire hurling world. Columnists up and down the country in both local and national newspapers, never mind the Sunday Game lads, have all been talking about both sides of the draw as if it was set in stone.

Might be worth dropping them an email and see what the story is. The more people that get onto them about the greater chance of a response, so email fixtures@gaa.ie if you have a spare minute or two.

goodman .

sorrywhat

If I posted this in the wrong section I do apologise - Mods feel free to move.

Do any waterford heads know if there are tickets on sale in Walsh Park this week.

I can only see stand tickets on ticket master and I am looking for Terrace tickets.

Thanks in advance!

Daysha

sorrywhat wrote: »

If I posted this in the wrong section I do apologise - Mods feel free to move.

Do any waterford heads know if there are tickets on sale in Walsh Park this week.

I can only see stand tickets on ticket master and I am looking for Terrace tickets.

Thanks in advance!

11am tomorrow morning according to UTD, but I haven't heard that confirmed on WLR yet.

I'd imagine terrace tickets would be pay-at-the-gate though. I'd be surprised if there's more than 30-35,000 at the match.

sorrywhat

Daysha wrote: »

11am tomorrow morning according to UTD, but I haven't heard that confirmed on WLR yet.

I'd imagine terrace tickets would be pay-at-the-gate though. I'd be surprised if there's more than 30-35,000 at the match.

Thanks a mil

Hate going up without a ticket though.

davestar

sorrywhat wrote: »

Thanks a mil

Hate going up without a ticket though.

hi, dunno bout pay at the gate, it's a double header so it should be packed out, i got my stand ticket this morning, to elaborate my friend went down to ennis with me for galway v clare,turns out it wasn't pay at the gate and he couldn't find a ticket, he was left with no choice but to watch it in the pub .:o

WallyGUFC

problem solved!
http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/2009/0721/hurling.html

Daysha

WallyGUFC wrote: »

problem solved!
http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/2009/0721/hurling.html

:eek: RTE's been reading Boards! It's like the writer was reading this exact topic and decided to create an article to answer us. :P

Anyway, good stuff its all sorted.

soccymonster

WallyGUFC wrote: »

problem solved!
http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/2009/0721/hurling.html

Omg..Limerick are f**ked...

JamieK

Sorry soccy but I hope to fcuk Dublin win now!!

Even though I wouldn't take them for granted now!

davestar

oh god please let galway and limerick win, beating waterford and then tipp will be hard, but to get kilkenny in the final would be epic.


GAILLIMH ABU .

GalwayDub2

davestar wrote: »

oh god please let galway and limerick win, beating waterford and then tipp will be hard, but to get kilkenny in the final would be epic.GAILLIMH ABU .

Nooooooooooooooooooo Galway and Dublin to win! Then we'll both be happy in my house

davestar

GalwayDub2 wrote: »

Nooooooooooooooooooo Galway and Dublin to win! Then we'll both be happy in my house

ah stop, i'm sure you'd sacrafice dublin hurling this year for a galway v kk final, anyway dublin have the football .:)

spideog7

As a Galway man it's hard to know who to want to win, obviously Galway to beat Waterford would be great for a start Then I think either way Tipp will be as hard bet as Kilkenny. Though they'd get an extra week or two to rest before the semi if they meet Tipp. I must say a Galway vs Kilkenny final is tantalising but I don't know if we'd beat them in the final and if we do lose I'd rather see Tipp win than see Kilkenny get four !!

Anyway it's a moot point because Limerick won't beat Dublin, and neither of them will win their semi. My money is on a Galway vs Tipp final, be nice to see some new colours up in Croker

davestar

spideog7 wrote: »

As a Galway man it's hard to know who to want to win, obviously Galway to beat Waterford would be great for a start Then I think either way Tipp will be as hard bet as Kilkenny. Though they'd get an extra week or two to rest before the semi if they meet Tipp. I must say a Galway vs Kilkenny final is tantalising but I don't know if we'd beat them in the final and if we do lose I'd rather see Tipp win than see Kilkenny get four !!

Anyway it's a moot point because Limerick won't beat Dublin, and neither of them will win their semi. My money is on a Galway vs Tipp final, be nice to see some new colours up in Croker

revenge for 2001 :P

davestar

davestar wrote: »

hi, dunno bout pay at the gate, it's a double header so it should be packed out, i got my stand ticket this morning, to elaborate my friend went down to ennis with me for galway v clare,turns out it wasn't pay at the gate and he couldn't find a ticket, he was left with no choice but to watch it in the pub .:o

where were ye looking for tickets?, because there was a pub just beside the ground that had a sign saying ''Tickets on sale here''. Were the people at the ground not aware of this?, not ask any locals?

It was nowhere near full and the terrace we were in had PLENTY of space in it

davestar

gilberto_eire wrote: »

where were ye looking for tickets?, because there was a pub just beside the ground that had a sign saying ''Tickets on sale here''. Were the people at the ground not aware of this?, not ask any locals?

It was nowhere near full and the terrace we were in had PLENTY of space in it

i wasnt looking for them, i had gone in already before my friend, that must have been the terrace opposite the scoreboard, it looked dead .

tippspur

premierstone wrote: »

Theres no such rule at any stage, the only restriction is you cannot play a team that you already played in a provincial final i.e Dublin cant play KK and W'ford cant play Tipp, so if Limerick and Galway win there will like tippspur said be a draw to decide who plays KK or Tipp. The reason it is different this year is because of the expansion of the Leinster Championship it was considered more suitable.

Thank God someone else is tuned in...;)

Daysha

tippspur wrote: »

Thank God someone else is tuned in...;)

Except for the part where...you know...he's wrong?

Daysha

Anyway, lets try get back on topic. Noel Connors is a major injury doubt after doing his knee in at a recent training session. The pessimist inside of me fears he'll miss out, but I can't help but think there's a bit of gamesmanship going on. They said the exact same thing about Molumphy and he lasted all 70 mins against Tipp. I'm nearly sure Connors is starting.

I don't expect the team to alter that much, the only real questions are a) will Declan Prendergast continue at full back and b) who'll take Jake Kennedy's place at corner forward. Personally, I don't see Prender starting. It's not as is if the Tipp match was just a once-off bad performance or anything. And the fact is if he makes the same mistakes on Sunday we'll more than likely lose.

I could see Kearney taking his place there. He's filled in at full back before and he's generally a very safe pair of hands. I'd go with him at no3 with Richie Foley taking his place at left wing back. The rest of the backs picks itself. Murphy, Connors, Browne and Brick.

In midfield, Sully will continue to start, but Moran really didn't have a great match in the Munster final. I don't think he's worth dropping though because I rate him higher than our other midfield option (Nagle) while the other midfielders (Brick and Molumphy) are required elsewhere.

In the forwards, Kelly, S.Prender, Molumphy and Mullane are certain starters. Nagle has had a poor season so far but it looks like Davy is persisting with him so he'll probably start too. The 6th position is up for grabs though, and its probably between Eoin McGrath and Dan Shanahan, with Dans younger brother Maurice (whose been flying with the U21s) as an outside shot. I'd go with Eoin myself, but we'll see what happens.

deisedude

Daysha wrote: »

Anyway, lets try get back on topic. Noel Connors is a major injury doubt after doing his knee in at a recent training session. The pessimist inside of me fears he'll miss out, but I can't help but think there's a bit of gamesmanship going on. They said the exact same thing about Molumphy and he lasted all 70 mins against Tipp. I'm nearly sure Connors is starting.

I don't expect the team to alter that much, the only real questions are a) will Declan Prendergast continue at full back and b) who'll take Jake Kennedy's place at corner forward. Personally, I don't see Prender starting. It's not as is if the Tipp match was just a once-off bad performance or anything. And the fact is if he makes the same mistakes on Sunday we'll more than likely lose.

I could see Kearney taking his place there. He's filled in at full back before and he's generally a very safe pair of hands. I'd go with him at no3 with Richie Foley taking his place at left wing back. The rest of the backs picks itself. Murphy, Connors, Browne and Brick.

In midfield, Sully will continue to start, but Moran really didn't have a great match in the Munster final. I don't think he's worth dropping though because I rate him higher than our other midfield option (Nagle) while the other midfielders (Brick and Molumphy) are required elsewhere.

In the forwards, Kelly, S.Prender, Molumphy and Mullane are certain starters. Nagle has had a poor season so far but it looks like Davy is persisting with him so he'll probably start too. The 6th position is up for grabs though, and its probably between Eoin McGrath and Dan Shanahan, with Dans younger brother Maurice (whose been flying with the U21s) as an outside shot. I'd go with Eoin myself, but we'll see what happens.

I'd say Maurice will be starting ahead of Dan and Eoin McGrath. I've heard rumours Moran will be starting in the half forward line with nagle likely to be in midfield.

Daysha

deisedude wrote: »

I'd say Maurice will be starting ahead of Dan and Eoin McGrath. I've heard rumours Moran will be starting in the half forward line with nagle likely to be in midfield.

I assume you heard that from upthedeise yeah? There's also people on the site that seem to believe that Adrien Power will be in goal and no U21s will be involved whatsoever because of the final the following Wednesday (ironic considering Power is an U21 himsef!) A lot of them seem to think they're "in the know", so I'll be waiting for the official team comes out tomorrow before making any judgements.

Kevin Moran in the half forwards would be suicidal though.

flahavaj

deisedude wrote: »

I'd say Maurice will be starting ahead of Dan and Eoin McGrath. I've heard rumours Moran will be starting in the half forward line with nagle likely to be in midfield.

Jesus, don't believe a word you hear from the upthedeise trolls anyway for the love of God.:eek:

TitaniumWilly

Does anybody know if theres any bus or mini-bus going to this match from galway? I think its a disgrace theres no mode of public transport to this match so effectively those of us without cars are left stranded.