Galway GAA discussion thread

kala85

What did flannery do in 2012 that he isn't starting.

christy c

kala85 wrote: »

What did flannery do in 2012 that he isn't starting.

I was about to ask the same, thought he acquitted himself quite well in a big game

Diabhal Beag

I think he's associated, along with Skehill/Cyril, with the second half collapse. He was put into a thankless position and deserves no blame. We don't know what Skehill we'll get on any given day: penalty saver or brainfart. That surely warranted giving Flannery a go yesterday to see what he can offer outside of training games.

donnem33

kala85 wrote: »

What did flannery do in 2012 that he isn't starting.

He is very suspect under a high ball and has let in a few howlers at under age level - in particular minor and u21. He's a good shot stopper but just a bit small

Would imagine Joe Keane of portumna is really regretting his decision to transfer to Roscommon after being third choice the last few years...would much prefer him over both Flannery and Lally

SarahOH

Are many heading up to the final on July 1st? And if so whereabouts are ye getting tickets for as I don’t fancy being stuck in the middle of half of Kilkenny!

Redo91

Tried to get tickets for the football online but it says they are no longer available online. Is it sold out or are tickets still available at SuperValu’s/centras?

Redo91

Tried to get tickets for the football online but it says they are no longer available online. Is it sold out or are tickets still available at SuperValu’s/centras?

flatty

SarahOH wrote: »

Are many heading up to the final on July 1st? And if so whereabouts are ye getting tickets for as I don’t fancy being stuck in the middle of half of Kilkenny!

Oh I fancy getting stuck right in the middle of them. If we stamp on them.

derealbadger

At the uncles business today

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

Redo91 wrote: »

Tried to get tickets for the football online but it says they are no longer available online. Is it sold out or are tickets still available at SuperValu’s/centras?

Think it might be sold out. Met one of the lads coming out of Super Valu yesterday evening who couldn't get any.

Doctors room ghost

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: »

Think it might be sold out. Met one of the lads coming out of Super Valu yesterday evening who couldn't get any.

The capacity is small enough in hyde Park isn’t it plus Roscommon would have a big following at home

Redo91

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: »

Redo91 wrote: »

Tried to get tickets for the football online but it says they are no longer available online. Is it sold out or are tickets still available at SuperValu’s/centras?

Think it might be sold out. Met one of the lads coming out of Super Valu yesterday evening who couldn't get any.

Ya I rang Galway GAA today and they said themselves and all the Supermarkets are now sold out. I expected an official announcement. Hopefully one turns up closer to the day.

Redo91

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: »

Redo91 wrote: »

Tried to get tickets for the football online but it says they are no longer available online. Is it sold out or are tickets still available at SuperValu’s/centras?

Think it might be sold out. Met one of the lads coming out of Super Valu yesterday evening who couldn't get any.

Ya I rang Galway GAA today and they said themselves and all the Supermarkets are now sold out. I expected an official announcement. Hopefully one turns up closer to the day.

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

There hasn't been any announcement from Ros GAA or the Connacht Council. Season Ticket holders are getting theirs today so there might be a small few returns for any ST holders who opt out. Presume these will go to the County Boards so keep an eye out tomorrow/Friday.

miocicmma

Not surprised it's a hot ticket. Roscommon have a big football following, Galway will bring a crowd too. But you will also have people coming from all over the country. It should be good competitive game between 2 division 1 teams in a provincial final.

They are restricted to 18,000 which isn't a massive capacity for the first final there in years.

Also with both teams on the up interest will exceed that.

They're also not allowed to sell tickets on the day.

I MIGHT have two for sale, I'll know by Friday.

If my friend isn't going, I'm not going alone so I'll be shifting my two.

Hulk Hands

gilberto_eire wrote: »

If my friend isn't going, I'm not going alone so I'll be shifting my two.

Ah but how will you give out about the kick outs when they're happening during TV replays?

Hulk Hands

Hulk Hands wrote: »

Ah but how will you give out about the kick outs when they're happening during TV replays?

If you don't see the difference between us and Dublin and how it leads to issues I'll leave it there.

Hulk Hands

gilberto_eire wrote: »

If you don't see the difference between us and Dublin and how it leads to issues I'll leave it there.

Relax, I've already said I agree with you. We don't need to hear about it after every win however

Snapgal

Was just looking online on tickets.ie for the Leinster hurling final in Croke Park. See there are seats only in lower levels in stands and terrace. Does anybody know if they just want to get rid of lower level tickets first and then release tickets for upper stands? Thanks

MfMan

Snapgal wrote: »

Was just looking online on tickets.ie for the Leinster hurling final in Croke Park. See there are seats only in lower levels in stands and terrace. Does anybody know if they just want to get rid of lower level tickets first and then release tickets for upper stands? Thanks

Generally yes. Probably won't put upper stand on sale if and until all lower are sold out. Last year's final brought a record crowd well in excess of 60k, but I can't see this year's installment passing 50K max. Probably wait until nearer the date to avail of better located tickets.

blowitupref

Connacht final tickets back on sale on tickets.ie today.

Redo91

blowitupref wrote: »

Connacht final tickets back on sale on tickets.ie today.

Gone again it seems.

threeball

MfMan wrote: »

Generally yes. Probably won't put upper stand on sale if and until all lower are sold out. Last year's final brought a record crowd well in excess of 60k, but I can't see this year's installment passing 50K max. Probably wait until nearer the date to avail of better located tickets.

Be lucky to get 35k. Kk won't travel and we won't bring more than 15 to 20k

blowitupref

Redo91 wrote: »

Gone again it seems.

Yes last remaining tickets are sold.


Galway team for Sunday but will it start as selected?




Ruairí Lavelle
Declan Kyne
Seán Andy Ó Ceallaigh
David Wynne
Cathal Sweeney
Gareth Bradshaw
Johnny Heaney
Paul Conroy
Tom Flynn
Eamonn Brannigan
Barry McHugh
Seán Kelly
Ian Burke
Damien Comer
Shane Walsh

Utopia Parkway

blowitupref wrote: »

Yes last remaining tickets are sold.


Galway team for Sunday but will it start as selected?




Ruairí Lavelle
Declan Kyne
Seán Andy Ó Ceallaigh
David Wynne
Cathal Sweeney
Gareth Bradshaw
Johnny Heaney
Paul Conroy
Tom Flynn
Eamonn Brannigan
Barry McHugh
Seán Kelly
Ian Burke
Damien Comer
Shane Walsh

Kerin is a big loss if that team lines out as selected. With Silke already missing I'm not gone on Kyne and Wynne as a corner-back pairing.

TCDStudent1

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

Kerin is a big loss if that team lines out as selected. With Silke already missing I'm not gone on Kyne and Wynne as a corner-back pairing.

Very light on backs alright. I think O'Donnell, Duane & Molloy are the only backs in the subs. I'd have started Duane ahead of Wynne. Hard to know with Molloy yet - might be too early to put him in. Then again, if Galway get to the super 8s and have a couple more injuries, he will be thrown in at the deep end.

jr86

Is Duggan injured? After a MOTM performance against Mayo it would seem harsh to leave him out but KW is clearly a big fan of TF and he won't leave a senior player like Conroy out

The backs are average on paper but it hasn't really mattered as Galway are defending well collectively in numbers.

Different story defending against a full flowing Dublin and Kerry in CP though. Some of those match ups would look very ominous

I think Galway will win with a few to spare Sunday, but either way will be in the Super 8s anyway I'd imagine

Two terrace tickets going... can meet around town tomorrow.

TCDStudent1

jr86 wrote: »

Is Duggan injured? After a MOTM performance against Mayo it would seem harsh to leave him out but KW is clearly a big fan of TF and he won't leave a senior player like Conroy out

The backs are average on paper but it hasn't really mattered as Galway are defending well collectively in numbers.

Different story defending against a full flowing Dublin and Kerry in CP though. Some of those match ups would look very ominous

I think Galway will win with a few to spare Sunday, but either way will be in the Super 8s anyway I'd imagine

He was injured for the Sligo match anyway (hamstring I heard). I dont know if he is fit for Sunday. However, if I was KW, I think I'd have gone with Flynn. He must be in good form in training - it is the only explanation for why he was picked v Mayo as he had a very indifferent league. He was ok v Mayo but he was superb when he came back on. Then, he followed that up with a very dominant display. He is more mobile than Duggan too. I like Duggan a lot but I can see why KW is going for Flynn here (assuming both are fit). Despite his flaws, Conroy remains our best midfielder. And Cooke hasnt done enough this year to be starting.



I think v Sligo, the Sligo goal came from very poor defending despite their being numbers back. Wynne got caught between 2 players without covering any which led to the goal. He does have pace though so I suspect that is why KW likes to play him.