Mayo GAA Discussion Thread

Syferus

tacofries wrote: »

Ive watched the sunday game twice now and both times the intro showing tryones glory days and mayos defeats really got me pumped and emotional...... could only imagine what its like if you were actually part of the team. A team on the edge of all Ireland greatness 3 times only to have it clasped away from them each time.

Let's hope this year things end differently and we make history after 62years!

Err, aren't Dillon and Andy the only survivors from the 2004 panel? Andy only came on as a 65th minute sub (he was an U21 in 04) too.

Seans_Username

ColeTrain wrote: »

We'll be called 'bottlers' and 'chokers' for another year at least - so ****ing what!

That's not so easy to say if you're living in Donegal and are friends with some of the greatest wind-up merchants known to man...

ColeTrain

Seans_Username wrote: »

That's not so easy to say if you're living in Donegal and are friends with some of the greatest wind-up merchants known to man...

Just say "16 points" and walk off..job done

Seans_Username

ColeTrain wrote: »

Just say "16 points" and walk off..job done

I expect a reply something along the lines of "We won when it mattered" or "2 AI's in 20 years" blah blah blah

But they've been awfully quiet since that QF alright!

tacofries

ColeTrain wrote: »

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't confident that we can do it.

The way I see it is, if we lose then what changes? Us supporters are too used to taking these defeats on the chin. We'll be called 'bottlers' and 'chokers' for another year at least - so ****ing what! The journey so far has been superb.
l.

It has been a great journey alright seeing them progress through the year however I cant imagine losing again especially as this TEAM is a different class to that of 04 & 06. I was in tears of sorrow last year, this time round im praying they'll be tears of happiness instead

kevmy85

Syferus wrote: »

Err, aren't Dillon and Andy the only survivors from the 2004 panel? Andy only came on as a 65th minute sub (he was an U21 in 04) too.

Mickey C came on and scored 1-2(?) that day.

seligehgit

Not an overly emotional guy but it put the hairs on the back of my neck standing hearing The Green and Red of Mayo at full time on Sunday,nearly shed a tear.The afternoon was the usual emotional rollercoaster that comes with supporting my beloved Mayo.I do not know what I'll be like if we manage to bring home Sam after the prolonged famine. :_(
At least they got in right this time after the fiasco that was the N17 after the Donegal game

Fr Tod Umptious

Watched the game again last night
I had thought on the day that Tyrone made a good few decent goal chances in the second half and ran at Mayo a lot, on TV it did not seem to be the case.

For the final itself I think that you start with one of the following set of forwards
McLoughlin A Moran Dillion
Conroy Freeman Varley
or
McLouglhin Higgins Dillion
Conroy Freeman A Moran

I have always believed that Andy Moran would work well as a half forward were he can be more creative, I don't think they have much option other tahn to play him even though he has not been great
Varley had a stinker on Sunday but he is still a guy who can deliver sometimes, the lack of fit guys means that you have to go for him
Conroy looked great v Tyrone and I think is ready to start.
that leave Higgins at the back where I think he will be needed, especially v Dublin

The other option is keep Higgins up there and drop Varley to the bench, where he may be a good impact sub, but the first substitution would be Carolan for Cuniffe and Higgins dropping back as we have seen previously

seligehgit

Unsure re Enda father,he can blow hot or cold,yeah he was awful on Sunday.Probably more likely to kick over a few scores with his sweet ciotog than the ever lasting duracell battery that is Cathal Carolan.Probably would be inclined to start him but I do not believe there's a snowball's chance of Andy been dropped,ditto Chris Barrett.So Zippy will stay in the half forwards and Michael Conroy in for Cillian O Coonor.

Fowler87

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

Watched the game again last night
I had thought on the day that Tyrone made a good few decent goal chances in the second half and ran at Mayo a lot, on TV it did not seem to be the case.

For the final itself I think that you start with one of the following set of forwards
McLoughlin A Moran Dillion
Conroy Freeman Varley
or
McLouglhin Higgins Dillion
Conroy Freeman A Moran

I have always believed that Andy Moran would work well as a half forward were he can be more creative, I don't think they have much option other tahn to play him even though he has not been great
Varley had a stinker on Sunday but he is still a guy who can deliver sometimes, the lack of fit guys means that you have to go for him
Conroy looked great v Tyrone and I think is ready to start.
that leave Higgins at the back where I think he will be needed, especially v Dublin

The other option is keep Higgins up there and drop Varley to the bench, where he may be a good impact sub, but the first substitution would be Carolan for Cuniffe and Higgins dropping back as we have seen previously

Agree about Higgins to an extent. But the his role as a sweeper in the half forward line will be more of use against Dublin or Kerry. The last day the role was of little use as Tyrone were defensive and countering the whole time but Kerry and especially Dublin will attack relentlessly so we will need cover for our half back line attacks. Its gonna be an interesting few weeks anyhow especially with the Cillian situation

irishgeo

so who do we want to win on sunday?

padd b1975

Kerry please.

Defiler Of The Coffin

seligehgit wrote: »

Not an overly emotional guy but it put the hairs on the back of my neck standing hearing The Green and Red of Mayo at full time on Sunday,nearly shed a tear.

Here you go! - http://www.rte.ie/sport/player/809/470232/

No matter what happens in the final we'll still have some good memories from this year.

Defiler Of The Coffin

irishgeo wrote: »

so who do we want to win on sunday?

Based on performances this year I'd be more confident of beating Kerry in the final, however the winner of Sunday's match will be a formidable opponent. A lot has been made of Dublin's fitness and the question stills remains to be answered if they've peaked too early. My money would be on Dublin to win, they've shown more tenacity this year and have been far more clinical in dispatching of teams while Kerry seem to have limped through the year so far.

kippy

Want Kerry to win. We owe them some payback.......
Think they have a good chance catching the Dubs on the hop,especially with the team that has been namef.

naughto

tacofries

Without trying to be cockey or ludicrous, I think that if we get kerry in the final we may possibly annhiilate them as I reckon Mayo would have the will power and motivation to play 78 minutes flat and destroy them in the way they destroyed us in other years. Now I know they should have the motivation to do that no matter who they're against but fact of the matter is that mayo and kerry do have history and I know a lot of people would like to see that history truely put into the past! Here's to hope anyway

Realistically I think we will face Dublin though!

Syferus

tacofries wrote: »

Without trying to be cockey or ludicrous, I think that if we get kerry in the final we may possibly annhiilate them as I reckon Mayo would have the will power and motivation to play 78 minutes flat and destroy them in the way they destroyed us in other years. Now I know they should have the motivation to do that no matter who they're against but fact of the matter is that mayo and kerry do have history and I know a lot of people would like to see that history truely put into the past! Here's to hope anyway

Realistically I think we will face Dublin though!

8 minutes injury time? Are you expecting Donal Vaughan to snap Gooch's arm in half or something?

tacofries

can never be sure!

ColeTrain

Syferus wrote: »

8 minutes injury time? Are you expecting Donal Vaughan to snap Gooch's arm in half or something?

4 mins injury time in the first half and 4 in the second!

tacofries

statement from mayo gaa today:

Cáirde Mhaigheo Season Ticket Holders - All Ireland Football Final Tickets

Distribution of All Ireland Final Tickets for 2013 to Cairde Mhaigh Eo Members will take place at Elverys MacHale Park on Saturday the 7th of September 2013.

Cairde Mhaigh Eo 2013 membership entitles each member to one stand ticket for the All Ireland Final at a cost of €80.00. Membership of Cairde Mhaigh Eo for 2014 will be available to existing members on the day. Existing Cairde Mhaigh Eo members who sign up for 2014 (Cost €200.00) on the day will be entitled to purchase an additional All Ireland Stand ticket at a cost of €80.00. The total cost of this package is €360.00, €200.00 Cairde Membership and €80.00 for each stand ticket.

Hours of opening will be 10.30 - 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.00pm. (Closed for Lunch)
Tickets will be distributed to Cairde Members in the meeting room underneath the main stand at the Davitt House end.
Directions as follows;
Enter the ground at the main gate to the right of An Sporlann and follow directions underneath the back of the stand.
Orders will be processed in Alphabetical Order grouped by Surname. You will be briefed on entry to the ground.

We will accept Cash/Cheque/Debit-Credit Card.

In order to have your allocation processed efficiently please insure that you bring your Cairde Mhaigh Eo members card with you. We would also advise that you should bring your Driving License or Passport with you.

Cairde Mhaigh Eo members who cannot be identified by way of card or identification or by a member of the board will not receive their All Ireland ticket(s) on the day.
Officers of the Mayo County Board will also be in attendance to assist on the day.

We look forward to seeing you on the day.

Coiste Chontae Mhaigh Eo.


Heard this on the supporters bus a week ago but didnt think it could be true!

davegrohl48

Good that they are looking after the Cairde ticket holders with possibility of a second ticket Think there will be big signing up for 2014

Fowler87

Bargain 360e :eek:

ColeTrain

Fowler87 wrote: »

Bargain 360e :eek:

If you were going to sign up for next year anyway then it's a good deal.

2014 membership €200 + two All-Ireland tickets €160 = €360

Also you can knock €80 off it as you don't need two seats, unless you're obese.

Will probably go for it myself

Does anyone know if the tickets will be in 306/307 ?

davegrohl48

Fowler87 wrote: »

Bargain 360e :eek:

I would say it is a bargain Its the All Ireland final

Fowler87

davegrohl48 wrote: »

I would say it is a bargain Its the All Ireland final

Suppose if ya were on that cairde maigheo its good in that ya get the chance to get an extra ticket. But in comparison to the gaa season ticket its expensive imo

ColeTrain

Fowler87 wrote: »

Suppose if ya were on that cairde maigheo its good in that ya get the chance to get an extra ticket. But in comparison to the gaa season ticket its expensive imo

It nearly pays for itself if you make use of it!

League/club games free.
1st round of championship free, €5 off all other championship games, free Cairde jacket if it's your first year and of course being guaranteed a golden ticket!
It's also paying into a good cause.

davegrohl48

ColeTrain wrote: »

It nearly pays for itself if you make use of it!

League/club games free.
1st round of championship free, €5 off all other championship games, free Cairde jacket if it's your first year and of course being guaranteed a golden ticket!
It's also paying into a good cause.

And vouchers for Elverys Havent directly compared to the Gaa season ticket but is definitely unreal value if you use it

Stationmaster

Clare hurling supporter here with 2 premium tickets for the football final to swap for 2 premium tickets for the hurling final if anyone is interested. Swaps only - not interested in selling them.

Fowler87

ColeTrain wrote: »

It nearly pays for itself if you make use of it!

League/club games free.
1st round of championship free, €5 off all other championship games, free Cairde jacket if it's your first year and of course being guaranteed a golden ticket!
It's also paying into a good cause.

Does that include a free county draw ticket? If then it isn't overly expensive as ya pay 100e for that draw anyhow. But all the things you mentioned you get with the gaa seasonticket (70e) other than the jacket and free club games (only be going to my own anyhow if not playing). Just my IMO but I think its expensive but it does reward our county teams so thats another benefit I suppose.