Will Galway bate Mayo?

blowitupref

The big game out west this Sunday and it deserves a thread of it's own. Salthill the venue, the last championship meeting between the two ended in a six point win for Mayo.

Current odds with paddy powers

Galway 7/4
Mayo 4/7

I think Mayo will win, the experience they have to bring off the bench will prove the difference.

iDave

Looking forward to this. Good to start the championship with a high profile game. Cant see past a Mayo win

Diabhal Beag

Yes they will bate them.

I should preface this by saying I thought we'd be beaten by Roscommon this time last year so take that for what it's worth. Just can't see this Galway side that is very limited with regards to a midfield and a half-forward line doing enough damage and keeping Mayo at bay. I can see the mind-games starting already with the lineup.

ColeTrain

Yes they will bate them.

blowitupref wrote: »

The big game out west this Sunday and it deserves a thread of it's own. Salthill the venue the last championship meeting between the two ended in a six point win for Mayo.

Mayo won that by a point in 2009.

Spanish Johnny

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

I should preface this by saying I thought we'd be beaten by Roscommon this time last year so take that for what it's worth. Just can't see this Galway side that is very limited with regards to a midfield and a half-forward line doing enough damage and keeping Mayo at bay. I can see the mind-games starting already with the lineup.

I think these areas could be the least of our worries. That defence just looks awful to me. Even though Mayo are missing their best forwards I would be worried about that defence. I see midfield holding their own with Coleman always upping his game for Mayo while I might be a bit over expectant but I think O'Curraoin could show what he is capable for the future especially with Barry Moran out.

leonidas83

Definite win for galway, will be roaring them on all the match. Looking forward to them putting the nearly men back in their box

ColeTrain

Yes they will bate them.

Leonidas83 before Mayo played Cork in 2011

Originally Posted by leonidas83
No wont be laughing, will just have a nice smarmy smile on my face come Sunday evening. We can come on here on Sunday evening and compare scores.Mayo are in for a good beating and I wouldnt usually take pleasure in that, but with guys like your man back there I will be glad of it this time

And with the odds, you should check that out with the bookies yourself, i know what I'm betting on and know what I'm about to win

Originally Posted by leonidas83
Jesus ye Mayo lads are touchy, I'm not even trying to wind ye up and look at ye. Look here buddy, ill tell you some home truths, Mayo are an overated, one sport county with delusions of grandeur about how good their team is. Limerick have both Hurling and Fooball teams, a city with troubles in certain parts but give me Limerick city anyday over that hole ye call Castlebar or any of those dives around it. Roscommon should have beaten ye if it were not for the atrocious conditions in the second half.

Final score Mayo 1-13 Cork 2-06

blowitupref

Yes they will bate them.

ColeTrain wrote: »

Mayo won that by a point in 2009.

Yes that would be the last meeting in Salthill.

Always_Running

Yes they will bate them.

blowitupref wrote: »

The big game out west this Sunday and it deserves a thread of it's own. Salthill the venue, the last championship meeting between the two ended in a six point win for Mayo.

Current odds with paddy powers

Galway 7/4
Mayo 4/7

I think Mayo will win, the experience they have to bring off the bench will prove the difference.

That will be the difference alright very strong and experienced Mayo bench.

yop

Yes they will bate them.

ColeTrain wrote: »

Leonidas83 before Mayo played Cork in 2011





Final score Mayo 1-13 Cork 2-06

LOL, think that proves the point.

yop

Yes they will bate them.

Expect it to be close, especially with Mayos inexperienced forward line, that with the loss of B Moran will keep the game tight. Meehan if fit and Armstrong if finding form will cause Keane problems.
Mayo should come out of it with 2 or 3 point win.

seligehgit

Yes they will bate them.

Yeah here's hoping for a win for the Green and Red,tbh I know very little about the current Galway team.But Mayo Galway games are usually tight irrespective of form.

spiritcrusher

Yes they will bate them.

I'd imagine there won't be any great surprise here, the game could be tighter than it should purely because it's Galway vs Mayo but Mayo should get through in the end. I think we could've thrown on one of this year's u21's like Walsh, Comer or Moran but they're all very young yet. I just don't think we've enough flexible and quick thinking players to keep up with Mayo's experience. Players like Duane, Meehan and Conroy could cause problems for them, particularly Duane from the backline if he hits form. FOC is a bit of an unknown at senior as he's never really hit the heights of u21 level, but his recent run of form against essentially senior level midfields from Kildare and Cork hopefully has given him a confidence boost. Similar story with Flynn. For Galway to have any chance at all, midfield really needs to click.
Still fancy Mayo to come through.

leonidas83

Sorry forgot how mayo got on that year. I have vague recollections of them sh*tting their pants against Kerry in the semis. God that was a good day:)
ye mayo boys are so easy to wind up, plan on making some more more money this year:) BOOM

Defiler Of The Coffin

leonidas83 wrote: »

Sorry forgot how mayo got on that year. I have vague recollections of them sh*tting their pants against Kerry in the semis. God that was a good day:)
ye mayo boys are so easy to wind up, plan on making some more more money this year:) BOOM

Mayo lads aren't the only ones easily wound up. I remember receiving some nice PMs from you after you were called up on your laughable predictions after the Mayo-Cork game. Have you not got a proper team to support or can you only get your kicks from trolling other fans?

Grow up and let the adults discuss the game.

blowitupref

Yes they will bate them.

Head to Head: Championship clashes the last decade.

2011 - Mayo 1-12 Galway 1-6 (Connacht semi-final)
2009 - Galway 1-14 Mayo 2-12 (Connacht final)
2008 - Mayo 1-14 Galway 2-12 (Connacht final)
2007 - Galway 2-10 Mayo 0-9 (Connacht quarter final)
2006 - Mayo 0-12 Galway 1-8 (Connacht final)
2005 - Galway 0-10 Mayo 0-8 (Connacht final)
2004 - Mayo 0-18 Galway 1-9 (Connacht semi-final)
2003 - Galway 1-14 Mayo 0-13 (Connacht final)

Bill The Butcher

Galway to win by 4 points I reckon.

Defiler Of The Coffin

I think Mayo will have too much in the tank for Galway this time around. They will be strong in midfield with the two O'Sheas and the backs are almost at full-strength and should have enough to contain Meehan and the rest. There has been concern about the forward line, Doherty and Conroy will be big losses but Carolan has put in some good performances and if McLoughlin can play to his ability then there should be just enough firepower to see them through. The subs bench is quiet strong as well, the likes of Dillon, Feeney and Cunniffe will make an impact if they are brought on. Hard to know if Andy Moran will be brought on, maybe if things take a real turn for the worse but Horan won't want to chance him unless things are going down the pan!

Mayo by four points.

leonidas83

Dude I don't even remember you, I'll let the football do the talking. It usually shows mayo up for what ye are. Keep referring back to the cork game but I've made much more on ye since. Be happy to meet you at the game on Sunday for a 'friendly' chat if you'd like before ye do the usual & sh*t your pants:)

Defiler Of The Coffin wrote: »

Mayo lads aren't the only ones easily wound up. I remember receiving some nice PMs from you after you were called up on your laughable predictions after the Mayo-Cork game. Have you not got a proper team to support or can you only get your kicks from trolling other fans?

Grow up and let the adults discuss the game.

Defiler Of The Coffin

leonidas83 wrote: »

Dude I don't even remember you, I'll let the football do the talking. It usually shows mayo up for what ye are. Keep referring back to the cork game but I've made much more on ye since. Be happy to meet you at the game on Sunday for a 'friendly' chat if you'd like before ye do the usual & sh*t your pants:)

Bet on a two-horse race often enough and you'll make something out of it, it's not rocket science. See you at the game so, I'll be the one wearing the green and red

blowitupref

Yes they will bate them.

blowitupref wrote: »

Head to Head: Championship clashes the last decade.

2011 - Mayo 1-12 Galway 1-6 (Connacht semi-final)
2009 - Galway 1-14 Mayo 2-12 (Connacht final)
2008 - Mayo 1-14 Galway 2-12 (Connacht final)
2007 - Galway 2-10 Mayo 0-9 (Connacht quarter final)
2006 - Mayo 0-12 Galway 1-8 (Connacht final)
2005 - Galway 0-10 Mayo 0-8 (Connacht final)
2004 - Mayo 0-18 Galway 1-9 (Connacht semi-final)
2003 - Galway 1-14 Mayo 0-13 (Connacht final)

That's not a bad record considering the overall picture the past 11 years.
We've really been in a slump for a long time now, varied leagues but the same old story in the Championship.

One area we won't lack in this time compared to most of those years is midfield.
We must have had the poorest midfield in the country bar none between 2004-2012.

But from seeing us during the league this year, I have to say a fair amount of clean ball was caught which hasn't happened for a long time.
The main problem I saw this year was the team shape when on attack, players were bunching up and running into each other spaces. Giving silly off the head hand passes that put the receiver in danger and cough up the ball more often than not.

However it's a lot easier to work on team shape then it is to train a team to catch and win breaking ball in midfield so there's more scope for improvement as we head into the championship from the league.

While I'm not exactly expecting a win. I think this will at last be the year we bury our 1 point qualifier exits, the strongest possible first round team apart from the loser of this game will possibly be Limerick.

Barlett

Yes they will bate them.

Defiler Of The Coffin wrote: »

Bet on a two-horse race often enough and you'll make something out of it, it's not rocket science. See you at the game so, I'll be the one wearing the green and red

I missed leonidas83 being around last year...glad to see he's back this year. He's like a lucky charm for Mayo at this stage

endacl

I have no opinion on this one, but I love the way the poll is phrased!

Fireball07

Yes they will bate them.

I think Galway could run them close....but I expect Mayo's experience to pull them through in the end.

Mayo forward line doesn't look as dangerous as it might...could find it hard to get scores. Galway have been poor in recent years, but if they click, their inside-forward line has some good players and between O'Curraoin, Flynn, Conroy, etc. they have some good players in the middle third to win ball, which has been a big problem.

yop

Yes they will bate them.

Defiler Of The Coffin wrote: »

Mayo lads aren't the only ones easily wound up. I remember receiving some nice PMs from you after you were called up on your laughable predictions after the Mayo-Cork game. Have you not got a proper team to support or can you only get your kicks from trolling other fans?

Grow up and let the adults discuss the game.

Lol I recall receiving the same, looking over the posts on all threads I think you have nailed it on the head, troll to the teeth.
Dude... your from Galway, not LA.

Anyway, ignore the troll. Should be a good game regardless.

Defiler Of The Coffin

'I'd kill for a pint of porter' should be a poll option

manofwisdom

Galway playing at home against a Mayo side starting this game without IMO their best midfielder Barry Moran and best forwards Alan Dillion,Andy Moran. No Conroy, Doherty,Regan,Gallagher,Cathal Freeman either this game will really test Mayo's strength in depth. Logic still says a Mayo win, Galway weren't great in the league and the last championship game they played in Salthill they lost to Sligo however i have a feeling Galway may pull off a shock win on Sunday.

InchicoreDude

Yes they will bate them.

manofwisdom wrote: »

Galway playing at home against a Mayo side starting this game without IMO their best midfielder Barry Moran and best forwards Alan Dillion,Andy Moran. No Conroy, Doherty,Regan,Gallagher,Cathal Freeman either this game will really test Mayo's strength in depth. Logic still says a Mayo win, Galway weren't great in the league and the last championship game they played in Salthill they lost to Sligo however i have a feeling Galway may pull off a shock win on Sunday.

I'd rate Aidan O'Se as a far better midfielder than Barry Moran.

Who has the international rights for this game? I am not in Ireland at the moment so will miss it :-(

yop

Yes they will bate them.

manofwisdom wrote: »

Galway playing at home against a Mayo side starting this game without IMO their best midfielder Barry Moran and best forwards Alan Dillion,Andy Moran. No Conroy, Doherty,Regan,Gallagher,Cathal Freeman either this game will really test Mayo's strength in depth. Logic still says a Mayo win, Galway weren't great in the league and the last championship game they played in Salthill they lost to Sligo however i have a feeling Galway may pull off a shock win on Sunday.

Seriously? They haven't a full game between them so I think we will be sound.

AOS would be a better midfielder in fairness than BM, but we will of course miss him.

yop

Yes they will bate them.

InchicoreDude wrote: »

I'd rate Aidan O'Se as a far better midfielder than Barry Moran.

Who has the international rights for this game? I am not in Ireland at the moment so will miss it :-(

You will get it on Premier Sports, but thats a sub channel, so publs might have it.

Always_Running

Yes they will bate them.

Aidan O'Se plays better in midfield along side Barry Moran. If Barry was fit i think Horan probably would have started AOS at centre half forward.

seligehgit

Yes they will bate them.

Agree Aidan o Shea is a better midfielder than Barry Moran but Barry has come into his own as a top class midfielder.Hope to God we've seen the last of that silly experimentation of Aidan at centre half forward.

Diabhal Beag

Yes they will bate them.

Pitch is playable anyways barring inevitable rain.

InchicoreDude

Yes they will bate them.

yop wrote: »

You will get it on Premier Sports, but thats a sub channel, so publs might have it.

I think most pubs will be showing premiership though :-(

aidan24326

Yes they will bate them.

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Pitch is playable anyways barring inevitable rain.

Why wouldn't it be?

Sure the weather has been ok.

Diabhal Beag

Yes they will bate them.

aidan24326 wrote: »

Why wouldn't it be?

Sure the weather has been ok.

They had to do a pitch inspection this morning. I didn't notice more rain than usual either but that pitch never carried rain well.

Lapin

aidan24326 wrote: »

Sure the weather has been ok.

:eek:





Galway by a point.

Hulk Hands

aidan24326 wrote: »

Why wouldn't it be?

Sure the weather has been ok.

Was lashing back home all day yesterday.

Anyways, on the way down now listening to N17. Nothing like Galway - Mayo in the championship . Can't wait

Motivator

Not if they have Willie-Joe

aidan24326

Yes they will bate them.

Hulk Hands wrote: »

Was lashing back home all day yesterday.

Didn't realise that. Is the game definitely going ahead?

Ando's Saggy Bottom

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Pitch is playable anyways barring inevitable rain.

I think there's a decent chance of a Galway win here. Mayo have a fair few injuries and if you're going to pull off an upset then the middle of May is the time to do it.

Hulk Hands

aidan24326 wrote: »

Didn't realise that. Is the game definitely going ahead?

It would want to be! Haven't heard or seen anything at all. The Galway supporters facebook page is usually good for updates like that, aren't you Starie

Diabhal Beag

Yes they will bate them.

No way it'll be called off now. Got the go ahead this morning and out my way it's mild in Salthill.

Hulk Hands

Is the wind strong?

Diabhal Beag

Yes they will bate them.

Not bad breeze-wise but those winds can come out of nowhere, especially considering there's still 3+ hours to go.

MaroonAndGreen

Think Galway have a good chance here today, theres alot in their favour at the moment: underdogs, at home, Meehan back firing, u21 All Ireland win, Mayo injuries to key forwards.

Galway wont get a better chance to beat Mayo for years.

Mayo need to show why they are one of the best in the country, All Ireland contenders should pull through difficult times.

Maigh Eo Abu!

Diabhal Beag

Yes they will bate them.

Rafa's Wrinkly Ballbag wrote: »

I think there's a decent chance of a Galway win here. Mayo have a fair few injuries and if you're going to pull off an upset then the middle of May is the time to do it.

Hard to know. Dillon is p. much starting I hear and Andy Moran is a quality sub to bring on that Galway just don't have at senior level. Shane Walsh is an unknown quantity at senior.

dave92

Do ye think ill be able to get tickets at the stadium managed to get the evening off work

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

dave92 wrote: »

Do ye think ill be able to get tickets at the stadium managed to get the evening off work

Yes, definitely.

dave92

THFC wrote: »

Yes, definitely.

Cool happy days hon mayo!

Brain Stroking

Mayo's light squad, especially in the forwards, is a problem today. I expect Dillon to start but i dont rate Freeman at this level and would be worried about the likes of Carolan who strikes me as the type of player whose effectiveness wanes as the ground gets firmer.

I dont rate Galway either however and expect Mayo to get through in a dogfight. Hon Mayo!