Mayo GAA Discussion Thread

mayo.mick

seligehgit wrote: »

More sterling work MayoMick,could'nt make it down to Ballina today.:(

Cold enough but was expecting worse. At least the rain held off, pitch in great condition too. Good game today, good to see new players. Looked good and we could have a few more options for later in the year hopefully.

Fowler87

ColeTrain wrote: »

Lyons has pace to burn alright, he done alright today. Very unlucky to see his shot hit the post after a great run through the centre.
Patrick Durcan and Michael Hall also had good games at half back. Durcan could be a a useful addition to the panel. He's full of running.

Evan Regan done well again, got a couple of scores and had the beating of his man.
Mikey Sweeney and Alan Freeman caused the IT Sligo defence problems.
Donie Vaughan was solid in a unfamiliar full back role.
MOTM was Kevin McLoughin. He really is a superb player.

Also, good to see Davie Clarke back between the posts. Not that he had an awful lot for doing.

Still very raw alright and when things don't go for him (like in Connacht semi for Haunis) he can fade out of games. Heaps of potential though no more than Durcan who I was surprised didnt get a run out last year after the year he had with Castlebar at 7. Could be another Keegan in the making.

Fair play to ye all for making it out today. Serious commitment in a dirty day. Unfortunately college project work for tomorrow meant I couldn't make it to Ballina. First outing of the season for myself is normally gainst the Rossies anyhow:pac:

seligehgit

ColeTrain wrote: »

Lyons has pace to burn alright, he done alright today. Very unlucky to see his shot hit the post after a great run through the centre.
Patrick Durcan and Michael Hall also had good games at half back. Durcan could be a a useful addition to the panel. He's full of running.

Evan Regan done well again, got a couple of scores and had the beating of his man.
Mikey Sweeney and Alan Freeman caused the IT Sligo defence problems.
Donie Vaughan was solid in a unfamiliar full back role.
MOTM was Kevin McLoughin. He really is a superb player.

Also, good to see Davie Clarke back between the posts. Not that he had an awful lot for doing.

Very interesting choice for full back...chatting to a few lads today.We were all agreed that Donie has possibly the attributes to be a viable alternative to Ger Caff if the need arose....

yop

Messed up paperwork meant Duffy couldn't tog. If thats sorted for the weekend I'd say he will get a run.

Loafing Oaf

seligehgit wrote: »

Very interesting choice for full back...chatting to a few lads today.We were all agreed that Donie has possibly the attributes to be a viable alternative to Ger Caff if the need arose....

He must have been tried in every central position at this stage, he's like Mayo's Fellaini, only good!:P They should give him a run-out between the sticks, just for completion...

Maybe they're seriously looking at him for full-back, as a guy with more physical presence than Caff who can carry the ball out of defence. IMO they need to do this: shake things up, look at leftfield options, even in 'settled' positions...

statto25

yop wrote: »

Messed up paperwork meant Duffy couldn't tog. If thats sorted for the weekend I'd say he will get a run.

Would all the paperwork not have been sorted last year? Horan would have had all above board before Duffy was added to the panel or am I presuming incorrectly?

yop

statto25 wrote: »

Would all the paperwork not have been sorted last year? Horan would have had all above board before Duffy was added to the panel or am I presuming incorrectly?

Sounds v weird alright.

mayo.mick

The "paperwork malfunction" seemingly is from 15 years ago! I would have thought any paperwork would have been sorted, or at least if anything was amiss would have been done last year?

yop

mayo.mick wrote: »

The "paperwork malfunction" seemingly is from 15 years ago! I would have thought any paperwork would have been sorted, or at least if anything was amiss would have been done last year?

bloody hell!! Even mentaler then!!!

Fr Tod Umptious

A for f sake.
So the Duffy talk has not gone away.

yop

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

A for f sake.
So the Duffy talk has not gone away.

He talks every day at 1.45pm "Talk to Joe"

ColeTrain

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

A for f sake.
So the Duffy talk has not gone away.

There was nearly a riot in the stand in Ballina when he didn't take to the field.

statto25

County Board have spoken on the Duffy paperwork issue:

http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=230083

So last year was a "bedding in" year for Duffy it seems. Still can't see him making it to the summer panel but stranger things have happened. Hopefully we will see him on Sunday

Always_Running

statto25 wrote: »

County Board have spoken on the Duffy paperwork issue:

http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=230083

So last year was a "bedding in" year for Duffy it seems. Still can't see him making it to the summer panel but stranger things have happened. Hopefully we will see him on Sunday

Where was the sense having retired rugby player on senior panel for year knowing he wasn't allowed to play while other lads bursting a gut make it onto to match day 24 but dropped off panel without given a chance.

HighKing33

Freeman seems to be enjoying the more direct approach that C&H prefer. For all that was good about the James Horan era by God were Mayo predictable - almost everything was run down the centre - get runners on the ball like Vaughan and Aidan O'Shea, men who are hard to stop at full tilt but none the less, very predictable and large parts of the game seemed to pass by talented passers like Dillon and Andy Moran.

Holmes liked to use Barry Moran at full forward, O'Connor is already an exceptional target man so you would presume that a more direct brand of football is on the cards for the new season. The tools are there.

Mayo Club 51

TG 4 have announced that they will be showing the Kerry v Mayo match on the 1st of February from Killarney live. Setanta will be showing Mayo v Dublin under lights from MacHale park live on Saturday 14th March. Handy for anyone not able to travel to the match.

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

Latest podcasts on the previous 2 FBD match's also uploaded here:
http://mayoclub51.com/podcasts/2015-podcasts/

Mayo Club 51

Mayo team named earlier.

1) Kenneth O'Malley - Ballinrobe
2) Chris Barrett - Belmullet
3) Donal Vaughan - Ballinrobe
4) Lee Keegan - Westport
5) Colm Boyle - Davitts
6) Stephen Coen - Hollymount/Carramore
7) David Drake - Ballaghaderreen
8) Seamus O'Shea - Breaffy
9) Barry Moran - Castlebar Mitchels
10) Kevin McLoughlin - Knockmore

11) Morgan Lyons - Ballyhaunis
12) Diarmuid O'Connor - Ballintubber
13) Enda Varley - Garrymore
14) Jason Doherty - Burrishoole
15) Darren Coen - Hollymount/Carramore


16) Robbie Hennelly - Breaffy
17) Keith Rogers - Ballaghaderreen
18) Caolan Crowe - Garrymore
19) Darren McHugh - Hollymount/Carramore
20) Jason Gibbons - Ballintubber
21) Neil Douglas - Castlebar Mitchels
22) Mark Ronaldson - Shrule/Glencorrib
23) Alan Freeman - Aghamore

crusier

Any result from the match, I presume mayo won?

Fr Tod Umptious

crusier wrote: »

Any result from the match, I presume mayo won?

Nope
Lost by 5
2-12 to 1-10

crusier

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

Nope
Lost by 5
2-12 to 1-10

Thanks, didn't see that coming!

seligehgit

Well that was a disappointing day at the office,Roscommon were worthy winners.Fair sharper,won the lion's share of the breaking ball at midfield and kicked a far greater percentage of scores from general play.

The game developed a very nasty undercurrent,Roscommon were extremely physical.The referee certainly did'nt help the situation,extremely poor performance.

Kenneth O Malley made a couple of very decent saves in the first half but his kickouts were very poor.

David Drake did'nt bring forth a great case for inclusion in the panel when it is inevitably cut.

Stephen Coen continues to impress in the centre,the Vaughan experiment continues at full back,he needs to hold back on those urges he has to join the attack.Other than that he's a solid option for consideration.

Up front was very underwhelming with little return from general play.Jason Doherty was our most effective attacker,most especially in the first half.I saw little of the lightning speed/promise of Morgan Lyons.

mayo.mick

seligehgit wrote: »

Well that was a disappointing day at the office,Roscommon were worthy winners.Fair sharper,won the lion's share of the breaking ball at midfield and kicked a far greater percentage of scores from general play.

The game developed a very nasty undercurrent,Roscommon were extremely physical.The referee certainly did'nt help the situation,extremely poor performance.

Kenneth O Malley made a couple of very decent saves in the first half but his kickouts were very poor.

David Drake did'nt bring forth a great case for inclusion in the panel when it is inevitably cut.

Stephen Coen continues to impress in the centre,the Vaughan experiment continues at full back,he needs to hold back on those urges he has to join the attack.Other than that he's a solid option for consideration.

Up front was very underwhelming with little return from general play.Jason Doherty was our most effective attacker,most especially in the first half.I saw little of the lightning speed/promise of Morgan Lyons.

I think we only scored 2 from play, 1 in 1st & 1 in 2nd?

Always_Running

One of the worst Mayo performances in MacHale park for a very long time. If the rossies had won by 10 points their could be little complaints. Mayo defence cut open time and time again O Malley kept Mayo in the game with a number of fine saves and you won't win many matches with just 0-2 from play.

Without stating the obvious big improvement needed from Mayo before the Kerry game on Feb 1st.

Inspector Coptoor

1st time Roscommon have beaten Mayo in McHale Park since 1986.
Very poor from Mayo to only score two from play.

yop

Didn't deserve anything from that, poor performances all over the pitch.
Really wonder what Enda Varley brings to the panel, was slow to the ball, was overpowered on every ocassion and ended up on the ground time after time. Doc had a good game, his usual quite productive self. Coen will need time and needs to get a few games.
Midfield was poor, lacking any decision and no able to follow their men, again B Morans form has gone backwards.
Vaughan at the back will be interesting, presume he was instructed to follow his man up the field, I'd still stay with him on it.

Rossies looked much sharper and fitter and took some lovely scores.

Ref was a shocker, never had control or seemed interested in putting his foot down. Boiled over too many times.

km79

Mayo official twitter account just tweeted cillian is suspended for first league game which is good news and in line with my reading of the rule

irishgeo

km79 wrote: »

Mayo official twitter account just tweeted cillian is suspended for first league game which is good news and in line with my reading of the rule

why is it good news?

km79

irishgeo wrote: »

why is it good news?

some people were adamant he was suspended for first championship game despite it being in a different calendar year
so that most likely would have been against a galway team with games under their belt in Salthill!

6541

If we cannot beat Roscommon in McHale park we are in serious bother !

statto25

6541 wrote: »

If we cannot beat Roscommon in McHale park we are in serious bother !