Mayo GAA Discussion Part 2

mayo.mick

Cillians point to bring the match to a replay,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHMVIKM7wCg

DamoKen

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Well........it is more dishonest PM grabbing the very top of his head when there was zero contact. Clearly trying to get AOS in trouble. Falling down like an absolute gobs%te.

Much as I despise how diving or playing to the ref seems to have become part and parcel of the game, especially when carried out by my own county, there is a vast difference between unsportsmanlike behaviour on the pitch in the heat of the moment compared to post match comments when a player has had plenty of time to cool down and reflect and then quite blatantly lies about another players conduct during the game. The sh*tstorm surrounding that incident last year was unreal, both on RTE's commentary and online. McMahon's name was dragged through the mud and what did O'Shea do? Only lie and fan the flames.

Both are bang out of order but seriously, more dishonest?...

PARlance

Stoner wrote: »

How come Kerry can stay the physical pace with Mayo but not Dublin yet Mayo can stay with Dublin?
It's been that way for a few years now.

Style of play is a big factor imo. I didn't want Kerry in the final because Dublin offer a much faster paced game and that's what we react better too. React being the key word there, we're well able to go toe to toe when it's put up to us but we struggle to dictate that pace against others. That allows Kerry's football to shine through against us more often than not. Dublin dictate it to Kerry of late.

And then there's the mental side. Even in this day and age where there are psychologists a plenty. Sometimes players and counties just prefer playing some teams more than others. You'll see these in all sports, a soccer player with a favourite opposition / ground probably a good close example.

Westernyelp

It wasn't a spoof. The word on Sunday was the Regency because of the darts. I stand corrected though

homewardbound11

mayo.mick wrote: »

Cillians point to bring the match to a replay,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHMVIKM7wCg

How nobody picked up on the foul of the ball in the video is unbelievable .

corny

homewardbound11 wrote: »

How nobody picked up on the foul of the ball in the video is unbelievable .

The referee just ignored that particular rule all day. Far more blatant instances were missed.

Dyr

homewardbound11 wrote: »

How nobody picked up on the foul of the ball in the video is unbelievable .

And Cillian in the refs face as always roaring and shouting trying to have lads booked


What was that other thing the black card brought in for?

Remonstrating aggresively with an official?

The Talking Bread

homewardbound11 wrote: »

How nobody picked up on the foul of the ball in the video is unbelievable .

you referring to when he seemed to pick up the ball??

seemed to be just about after hopping enough off the ground for him to put his hands to it if you look carefully. remember, the pitch had crevices in it at that stage of the game.

he seemed to get a minute touch of the ball with his boot also, enough to warrant a legal pick up. when the play is running that fast and an umpire cant see clearly (remember we are looking from a crows nest angle) he has to always give the player the benefit of the doubt and not blow up for something like that.

Stoner

PARlance wrote:

And then there's the mental side. Even in this day and age where there are psychologists a plenty. Sometimes players and counties just prefer playing some teams more than others. You'll see these in all sports, a soccer player with a favourite opposition / ground probably a good close example.

Dublin and Donegal.

Yet Mayo play an intense game against Donegal all the same.

Dyr

Anyone notice that the mayo definition of "physio" is "Guy who comes on to help cillian to try blaggard the ref"?

Great to see Philly sending both of them packing. Zero tolerance for that muck from suppport staff. They should get no protection if they try to influence the game instead of sticking strictly to the role that allows them access to the pitch

Same with Gallagher for Donegal, running around the pitch like an eejit during play

Fr Tod Umptious

Stoner wrote: »

It's a good article, in think a lot of it comes from the opinion that Kerry are better than Mayo. Along the lines that Dublin have Kerry's number but Kerry have Mayo's number
This has put Mayo in a kind of third place in some people's eyes. However of there was such a things as a neutral observer they'd recognise how close the two teams are.

One thing that has often confused me though is. I don't think it's been asked much.

How come Kerry can stay the physical pace with Mayo but not Dublin yet Mayo can stay with Dublin?
It's been that way for a few years now.

I'm not sure Kerry would have beaten Mayo this year.

Since 2014, when they beat them in extra time of a replay with two of Mayo's most influential players arguing, due to a clash of heads, over which one was the real Julius Cesar, Kerry have regressed in my opinion.

JOD has failed to really get back from a string of injuries, Gooch, although unavailable in 2014, too had not been the same, the two long serving backs are older but still see game time and Donaghey had not performed much since.

Mayo have tightened up at the back and are more tactically astute.

So its not a given that Mayo would always struggle v Kerry.

Stoner

Fr Tod Umptious wrote:

So its not a given that Mayo would always struggle v Kerry.

I agree. I'm almost certain they'd beat Kerry. It was more in response to the newspaper article

PARlance

Stoner wrote: »

Dublin and Donegal.

Yet Mayo play an intense game against Donegal all the same.

I'm not sure there's enough of a past to create much of a story vs Donegal. They beat us in the 12 final and we were a team possessed in 13.

Dyr

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

Since 2014, when they beat them in extra time of a replay with two of Mayo's most influential players arguing, due to a clash of heads, over which one was the real Julius Cesar, Kerry have regressed in my opinion.

Ah they were blessed to beat you in 2014 of course, funny how Kerry are so lucky.

Is there a Mayo book of excuses with an entry for every all ireland?

I can see the freak own goals one has now been entered in gold lettering anyway

seligehgit

Bambi wrote: »

Ah they were blessed to beat you in 2014 of course, funny how Kerry are so lucky.

Is there a Mayo book of excuses with an entry for every all ireland?

I can see the freak own goals one has now been entered in gold lettering anyway

Where did you come to the conclusion that the two own goals have been used as an excuse??The vast majority of Mayo supporters have not done same so your conclusion is erroneous.

Dyr

seligehgit wrote: »

Where did you come to the conclusion that the two own goals have been used as an excuse??The vast majority of Mayo supporters have not done same so your conclusion is erroneous.

Very true, the vast majority don't because they have more cop on but there's a few prize winning examples around here who keep spouting on about freak goals and all the times that overrated kerry and dublin teams somehow got off the hook against this almighty mayo unit.

Even the donegal lads don't lose the run of themselves like that and they've won the fecking thing.

Fr Tod Umptious

Bambi wrote: »

Very true, the vast majority don't because they have more cop on but there's a few prize winning examples around here who keep spouting on about freak goals and all the times that overrated kerry and dublin teams somehow got off the hook against this almighty mayo unit.

Even the donegal lads don't lose the run of themselves like that and they've won the fecking thing.

Not making excuses for 2014, Mayo had ample opportunity to win both games, just pointing out that a Kerry victory v Mayo would not be a given as many suggest.

Fr Tod Umptious

Any news on tickets in Mayo or is it too early ?

The Talking Bread

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

Any news on tickets in Mayo or is it too early ?

The GAA has confirmed arrangements for the replay of the GAA Football All-Ireland final between Dublin and Mayo.

The match will be played at Croke Park on Saturday, October 1st with a 5pm throw-in.

Tickets for the Stands will be available for the reduced price of €60.

Admission to the Dineen/Hill16 terrace will be for the reduced price of €30.

In addition, there will be a limited number of €10 tickets available for Under 16s from the competing counties only.

There will be no tickets on general sale. Tickets will be distributed to clubs via our county committees and to 6,700 GAA Season Ticket holders from competing counties (including 1300 juveniles).

Fr Tod Umptious

The Talking Bread wrote: »

The GAA has confirmed arrangements for the replay of the GAA Football All-Ireland final between Dublin and Mayo.

The match will be played at Croke Park on Saturday, October 1st with a 5pm throw-in.

Tickets for the Stands will be available for the reduced price of €60.

Admission to the Dineen/Hill16 terrace will be for the reduced price of €30.

In addition, there will be a limited number of €10 tickets available for Under 16s from the competing counties only.

There will be no tickets on general sale. Tickets will be distributed to clubs via our county committees and to 6,700 GAA Season Ticket holders from competing counties (including 1300 juveniles).

I was talking in terms of have clubs started distributing them yet ?

Is the allocation expected to be bigger ?

Are people finding it easier or harder than the first game ?

Or is it too earlto tell ?

yop

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

I was talking in terms of have clubs started distributing them yet ?

Is the allocation expected to be bigger ?

Are people finding it easier or harder than the first game ?

Or is it too earlto tell ?

too early to tell. Clubs won't see them until mid next week.
Season tickets are out today.

seligehgit

Section 308 Row X.

tacofries

Hopefully it will be that bit easier without the minors and people travelling from abroad. Last time I got my ticket it was through somebody that won it in a raffle so here's to hoping it's that bit easier this time round!

spurscormac

seligehgit wrote: »

Section 308 Row X.

Bring your all weathers, was in 308 LL the first day and got some mist blowing in on the breeze.

I'm in 301 CC this time around, practically in the Hill.

naughto

307

happyoutscan

I'll be on holidays and my suggestion for me to fly back and over on the day of the replay wasn't very popular. Doing it anyway.

yop

spurscormac wrote: »

Bring your all weathers, was in 308 LL the first day and got some mist blowing in on the breeze.

I'm in 301 CC this time around, practically in the Hill.

Looks like u have my seat from the last match! I was 3 seats from the hill in 301, was actually behind the end line, fkn awful seats I have to say :(:mad::mad:

corny

yop wrote: »

Looks like u have my seat from the last match! I was 3 seats from the hill in 301, was actually behind the end line, fkn awful seats I have to say :(:mad::mad:

Have you beat. I was the very last seat in 301 last year in the final against Kerry.

Deflating experience taking your seat.:(

seligehgit

spurscormac wrote: »

Bring your all weathers, was in 308 LL the first day and got some mist blowing in on the breeze.

I'm in 301 CC this time around, practically in the Hill.

Don't care if it's spilling!:D

spurscormac

yop wrote: »

Looks like u have my seat from the last match! I was 3 seats from the hill in 301, was actually behind the end line, fkn awful seats I have to say :(:mad::mad:

I'm seat 9, so I might be a yard inside the line.

Have some feelers out elsewhere, so if a better seat comes through I'll give my assigned ticket away.