C+H Sports Discussion Thread

Jay P

Aoibheann wrote: »

Ooh, I know which guy you're talking about (having eliminated the other 1500m athletes from memory). That's really cool that you used to run with him. Fingers crossed for him and the rest of the squad in Barcelona.

Yeah, it was Rory Chesser. He ran really really well. I mean, he was right up the front until about ~200m to go, and he just didn't have the pace. But it was his first time at such a competitive level, so he should definitely improve in the next few years.

Speaking of which, Jason Smyth is amazing. He's a para-athlete, yet he's competing here and he got through the first round of the 100m! He then finished fourth in his semi-final, but unfortunately didn't make the final. Gillick got through to the final very easily in the 400m, winning his semi-final in a season's best of 44.79

Interesting fact about Jason Smyth - He's the second fastest Irishman ever, if memory serves correctly.

ironictoaster

CHICHARITO

Good match overall, especially for the reserves.

sock puppet

Do RTE plan on showing any athletics events. I tuned in to what I thought would be coverage of the European Athletics Championships. Instead I'm treated to 3 backslapping idiots sitting in Dublin.

unknown13

sock puppet wrote: »

Do RTE plan on showing any athletics events. I tuned in to what I thought would be coverage of the European Athletics Championships. Instead I'm treated to 3 backslapping idiots sitting in Dublin.

Don't expect to see much over the weekend. RTE have full coverage of the Football.

Insect Overlord

9 points in it. Incredible!

Edit: Jesus Tap-Dancing Christ, that was a soft penalty decision.

6 points in it at the final whistle. That'll surprise a few "experts"!

DancingQueen:)

I'm surprised that Kerry lost but thought Down played really well and definitely deserved it.

Can't wait for Dublin's game later, Tyrone's probably going to win but i'd love if it was a close one Fingers crossed!

Ally7

Fcuking sickened doesn't even begin to describe it, that was the most shocking display from a Kerry team I have ever seen.

DylanS09

Down/Kerry game was very good. Delighted for Down. Kerry were woeful, but they've had their time and maybe it's time to search for some new players to replace the ones that retired/went to Auzzi rules??

And C'mon Tyrone!

Digits

UP DOWN!!!:D:pac:

Ally7

C'mon the Dubs! It would be class if they won today

DancingQueen:)

Ally7 wrote: »

C'mon the Dubs! It would be class if they won today

+1 That would be pretty amazing!

EuropeanSon

Kerry were as sh!te as i've ever seen them. No midfield at all, and a general lack of hunger and effort.

Dublin were excellent, vastly improved on previous games, and have a realistic chance now at the All Ireland IMO for the first time I can remember.

msbrightside

Two great games in Croke Park today, especially happy about Down winning.
Now, let's hope Derval O'Rourke does well in the hurdles for a great end to a day of sport!

Insect Overlord

Not bad by O'Rourke Looking forward to watching her final now.

unknown13

Great day for Dublin. They won (even though they were awful) and Kerry lost.

BTW, the GAA can seriously fúck off with charging €25 for a student ticket.

ironictoaster

Ah the GAA, what's new there?

bluejay14

That has to have been one of the worst performances I've ever seen from a Kerry team. Delighted Down won though.:)

Can't say the same about Dublin though. They were much better than they have been recently and fully deserved to win but I wanted Tyrone to win (as much as I dislike Tyrone, Dublin is even worse):(

'Mon the Lilly Whites and Rossies tomorrow.

athlete123

Great run by Derval O Rourke a true championship performer!!! When she retires she should become a sports phycologist!!!!

DylanS09

bluejaymraz wrote: »

That has to have been one of the worst performances I've ever seen from a Kerry team. Delighted Down won though.:)

Can't say the same about Dublin though. They were much better than they have been recently and fully deserved to win but I wanted Tyrone to win (as much as I dislike Tyrone, Dublin is even worse):(

'Mon the Lilly Whites and Rossies tomorrow.

This exactly...

unknown13

Come on Roscommon today. The other game I don't really care about but I will be cheering for Kildare.

Slow Show

Are Cork meant to be favourites for the all-Ireland?

Terrible performance so far. But lads, Donal Shine is some player...so for that reason, gwan Roscommon!

unknown13

Xx_emma_xX wrote: »

Are Cork meant to be favourites for the all-Ireland?

Terrible performance so far. But lads, Donal Shine is some player...so for that reason, gwan Roscommon!

I actually think he is a bit overrated.

suitcasepink

Overrated? Half of Rosscommon let alone Ireland hadn't heard of him before this year! And tbf he carried that team in the Connaught Final, without him not a chance they woulda won.
Hes a classy player, but of course hes going to make mistakes if hes their plan A, B and C for scores..


Mehh would be cool if Roscommon won I guess, because then it would be all underdogs so far..

Slow Show

unknown13 wrote: »

I actually think he is a bit overrated.

He's carrying the Roscommon forwards? The team wouldn't have a hope of being where they are without him. Yeah, he's made a few mistakes but every player does, Cork are living proof of that today with all the wides.

I was getting hopeful for Roscommon for a while after their excellent start to the second half but tbh, I can't see Cork losing this match anymore.

unknown13

Roscommon should have led going into half time. They missed easy chances and Shine missed alot of them aswell.

Xx_emma_xX wrote: »

He's carrying the Roscommon forwards? The team wouldn't have a hope of being where they are without him.

If he was injured today or got injured earlier, Roscommon would have had no hope of winning the game. You can't have one man who only does the majority of the scoring.

AddictedToYou

Cork won! Woo!

Dublin here we come...

almostnever

Really hope Kildare sock it to Meath in the second half. Apparently they're a second half team, so looks possible!

unknown13

AddictedToYou wrote: »

Cork won! Woo!

Dublin here we come...

Cork here we come.

suitcasepink

Mon Kildare!!!
Poor yolks are playing their 6th game in 6 weeks, I now want Kildare to win the AI

G'wan the Lily fucking whites!!!

Slow Show

deise_girl wrote: »

Mon Kildare!!!
Poor yolks are playing their 6th game in 6 weeks, I now want Kildare to win the AI

G'wan the Lily fucking whites!!!

Same, Kildare for Sam Wasn't expecting this after the first fifteen minutes but gwan Kildare!