Mayo GAA Discussion Thread

jjdonegal

eire 2012 wrote: »

Any concerns here that Dublin joe is referee for Sunday. It would concern me if I was from Mayo.

Being honest he has never been biased in my viewpoint. Reffed the 2012 and 2013 mayo games grand in my eyes and was very fair to us last year in the semi.
Whoever loses; I hope it's not through reffing decisions like the way Mayo were robbed in Limerick but id have full faith in McQuillan as I rate him very highly.

eire 2012

eire 2012 wrote: »

Any concerns here that Dublin joe is referee for Sunday. It would concern me if I was from Mayo.

Vlad the Impaler would be an improvement on Cormac Reilly so Joe can't go too far wrong.

eire 2012

Deleted User wrote: »

Vlad the Impaler would be an improvement on Cormac Reilly so Joe can't go too far wrong.

That's true disgraceful what went on in Limerick last year. Gaa would love their dream final Kerry v Dublin. Kerry got the help out last year only for Donegal to come and spoil the party the next day.

Coillte_Bhoy

eire 2012 wrote: »

That's true disgraceful what went on in Limerick last year. Gaa would love their dream final Kerry v Dublin. Kerry got the help out last year only for Donegal to come and spoil the party the next day.

Who do you mean by 'GAA' exactly? I dont see your point. I'd imagine that almost the entire GAA community would like to see Mayo win one at this stage.

Barlett

There is no big GAA conspiracy to have a Dublin v Kerry final lads, we just got a bad referee so lets just let it go.

kupus

Coillte_Bhoy wrote: »

Who do you mean by 'GAA' exactly? I dont see your point. I'd imagine that almost the entire GAA community would like to see Mayo win one at this stage.

Except those diehards from Meath, still cribbin about the land commission:pac::pac:

eire 2012

Coillte_Bhoy wrote: »

Who do you mean by 'GAA' exactly? I dont see your point. I'd imagine that almost the entire GAA community would like to see Mayo win one at this stage.

I would imagine 31 counties will be hoping for the green and red of Mayo next Sunday ( well maybe not Galway ha ha !!) I mean the top brass in the gaa would like the dream final and all the hype and nostalgia it would bring.

threeball

eire 2012 wrote: »

I would imagine 31 counties will be hoping for the green and red of Mayo next Sunday ( well maybe not Galway ha ha !!) I mean the top brass in the gaa would like the dream final and all the hype and nostalgia it would bring.

I'd bet that Galway people would be one of Mayo's biggest supporters once we exit the championship. This year might be an exception though as AOS having a bitch after the game in Salthill rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. For a lad that's made a career out of doling out the physical he wasn't in a great position to go cribbing when Galway do it too.

Fr Tod Umptious

eire 2012 wrote: »

I would imagine 31 counties will be hoping for the green and red of Mayo next Sunday ( well maybe not Galway ha ha !!) I mean the top brass in the gaa would like the dream final and all the hype and nostalgia it would bring.

After last year Mayo v Kerry would certainly wet the appetite as much as Dublin v Kerry.

WesternZulu

threeball wrote: »

I'd bet that Galway people would be one of Mayo's biggest supporters once we exit the championship. This year might be an exception though as AOS having a bitch after the game in Salthill rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. For a lad that's made a career out of doling out the physical he wasn't in a great position to go cribbing when Galway do it too.

Mayo aren't well supported on the Galway side of North Galway/South Mayo border that's for sure

naughto

threeball wrote: »

I'd bet that Galway people would be one of Mayo's biggest supporters once we exit the championship. This year might be an exception though as AOS having a bitch after the game in Salthill rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. For a lad that's made a career out of doling out the physical he wasn't in a great position to go cribbing when Galway do it too.

There's doling out the physical as u call it and there's what happened in the Galway game, Hanley was beat very early in that game and he knew it so any time aos got the ball he pulled him down.

Anyways that game is dust we have more important things to talk about ,as in what it's like to play football in sep.

I have a feeling we will go full on blanket defence right from the off bit with out Barry Moran playing.

threeball

WesternZulu wrote: »

Mayo aren't well supported on the Galway side of North Galway/South Mayo border that's for sure

I'm only 15 miles from Mayo border and most people I know would have been very supportive of mayo teams over the years.

threeball

naughto wrote: »

There's doling out the physical as u call it and there's what happened in the Galway game, Hanley was beat very early in that game and he knew it so any time aos got the ball he pulled him down.

Anyways that game is dust we have more important things to talk about ,as in what it's like to play football in sep.

I have a feeling we will go full on blanket defence right from the off bit with out Barry Moran playing.

And its this type of sh1te that would change most peoples minds. Come back to me when you win something in September rather than just actually taking part.

naughto

threeball wrote: »

And its this type of sh1te that would change most peoples minds. Come back to me when you win something in September rather than just actually taking part.

You are starting to sound like England now still going about how they won the World Cup in 61.

Yes we have won nothing bar 5 Connaught titles which are as cheap as chips these days for some anyway.
And if we fail against the dubs or Kerry we will pick or self up and go at it again next yr for the 6 Connaught title.

blinding

When a team gets out of Connacht it should be supported by Connacht. Its not as if we in Connacht have won so much that we can afford to that petty.

martyos121

blinding wrote: »

When a team gets out of Connacht it should be supported by Connacht. Its not as if we in Connacht have won so much that we can afford to that petty.

Totally agree...







...with the exception of Roscommon.

Blackjack

martyos121 wrote: »

Totally agree...







...with the exception of Roscommon.

lol.

I would support Roscommon, I have a feeling there are many Roscommon fans who would not reciprocate though.

threeball

blinding wrote: »

When a team gets out of Connacht it should be supported by Connacht. Its not as if we in Connacht have won so much that we can afford to that petty.

Totally agree. If you have any sort of work that takes you outside of an office chances are you'll be dealing with people from these counties on a daily basis and the reality is people are sound pretty much everywhere so while the bit of banter is gameball, sour grapes or looking down your nose doesn't really cut it as pretty soon you'll be on the other side of that exchange. Any team will only ever be on top for a short period. Supporting your neighbouring county should be nearly a given once your own team is out.
I know I got nearly as worked up about the semi finals last year as any Mayoman did.

SeanJ09

Any word on the potential weather for Sunday lads?

Blackjack

SeanJ09 wrote: »

Any word on the potential weather for Sunday lads?

YR.NO predicts for Sunday at Croke Park
13:00–19:00
Partly cloudy. For the period: 13:00–19:00
Temperature 16°
0 mm rain
Gentle breeze, 5 m/s from west

Hoping that Gentle Breeze from the West = Hurricane from the West in the form of Mayo Forwards belting footballs into the Dublin Onion bag.

mayo.mick

Mayo GAA ‏@MayoGAA 18m18 minutes ago
Going to be some atmosphere on Sunday. @officialgaa announce that the game is now Officially "Sold Out" #mayogaa #gaa

Stinicker

The bards in the Kingdom of Kerry are predicting a Mayo win, a good omen for the men from the West. Some have even been so bold as to challenge tradition and predict Mayo to finally topple Kerry in the final thereafter.

threeball

Stinicker wrote: »

The bards in the Kingdom of Kerry are predicting a Mayo win, a good omen for the men from the West. Some have even been so bold as to challenge tradition and predict Mayo to finally topple Kerry in the final thereafter.

Beware of Trojan prophets from the south. They are the bringers of complacency and doom.

Blackjack

Folks,
David Brady has made an excellent suggest on Twitter:

Lets Honour Darragh Doherty as supporters&Mayo people 13thminute Sun 13 sec applause #13ForNo13

So those of you that are there, stand and applaud on the 13th minute please.

seligehgit

Blackjack wrote: »

Folks,
David Brady has made an excellent suggest on Twitter:

Lets Honour Darragh Doherty as supporters&Mayo people 13thminute Sun 13 sec applause #13ForNo13

So those of you that are there, stand and applaud on the 13th minute please.

Fantastic idea,spread the word!

spurshero

I'm a proud galway supporter and I wish mayo all the best . They have provided great entertainment the last few years and in my opinion were a few bad calls from winning all ireland last year . They would have beat donegal in final . Anyway that's history . Mayo Abu

seligehgit

spurshero wrote: »

I'm a proud galway supporter and I wish mayo all the best . They have provided great entertainment the last few years and in my opinion were a few bad calls from winning all ireland last year . They would have beat donegal in final . Anyway that's history . Mayo Abu

From one Connaught man to another wishing you guys the best of luck in the hurling.

martyos121

spurshero wrote: »

I'm a proud galway supporter and I wish mayo all the best . They have provided great entertainment the last few years and in my opinion were a few bad calls from winning all ireland last year . They would have beat donegal in final . Anyway that's history . Mayo Abu

Best of luck in the hurling, would be something really special to get Sam AND Liam to Connaught in the same year.

keane2097

threeball wrote: »

Beware of Trojan prophets from the south. They are the bringers of complacency and doom.

I think Dublin are going to win FWIW :pac:

Padkir

It's quiet in here lads, and the Dublin folk in their thread are also trying their best not to talk about the game! Think there are a lot of nerves on both sides, which are probably warranted.

If one or other of the teams does not show up, they could take a hockeying such is the quality of both sides. I don't think that will happen though, I'm going to call it a Mayo win by 1 or 2 points in an edgy, tight but entertaining game (probably not the open free-flowing classic that everyone is expecting but equally entertaining).

Two points I would make to try stir up some discussion (made one of these in the Dublin thread but the only person to engage with me was a Mayo man so taking it back here!):

- Cafferkey shouldn't be marking Brogan (he always seems to struggle on him); put him on Andrews or Rock and have Cunniffe / Higgins pick up Brogan with Boyler given a roving role around the backs and possibly another bigger man sweeping for high balls into the square and to just give some physical presence when Dublin come running through the middle (a la Barry Moran).

- I would start O'Shea, O'Connor and Freeman in the full forward line if possible (I know this would probably mean dropping Diarmuid O'Connor if we want to have Barry back sweeping which is a bit harsh perhaps given how well he has played so far, but may be a good idea for the first half anyway). Dublin will have a plan for O'Shea but doubt they could handle two big target men who are good in the air. If I recall correctly, Freeman always seemed to have a slight edge on O'Carroll. All 3 are well capable of winning ball out in front or into the corners also if the passing in is of good quality, which it has been so far this year, so not like it's just "put 2/3 big men in and pump long high ball into them" tactics. There is then no better man than Andy Moran to spring from the bench mid 2nd half to steady the ship and calm things down if we are leading or provide additional motivation and scoring prowess if we are behind.