All Ireland SHC Final (formerly SHC thread) - READ MOD NOTE POST #1

spurshero

Gone very quiet here considering big match Sunday . What's people's fancy for final . I think it will be Galway v cork . But I am biased !

OldMrBrennan83

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MfMan

spurshero wrote: »

Gone very quiet here considering big match Sunday . What's people's fancy for final . I think it will be Galway v cork . But I am biased !

Think fans of both are scarcely able to breathe at this stage, much less post here, such is the anticipation. I think it ranks with the '89 (semi-) final and 2001 final in terms of magnitude. Both managers doing the rounds of Ballybrit this week, probably hoping to unwind a bit. Hope there's no late injury concerns for Galway.

willietherock

Now or never for the core group of Galway players. Tipp obviously gone back and Galway less obviously appear to have progressed. Should be Galway.

mickmackey1

I wouldn't put bad money on Galway in a situation where they are favourites, the Croker jinx will weigh heavily on them. Tipp to win provided the atmosphere in the squad is not too toxic.

Mantis Toboggan

Everything points towards a Galway victory but they've disappointed before on the big occasion.

Their footballers never turned up on Sunday and the same can happen their hurlers so I wouldn't be completely discounting this Tipp team. Obviously not at the standards of last year but still a very dangerous team.

blue note

Tyson Fury wrote: »

Everything points towards a Galway victory but they've disappointed before on the big occasion.

I'm not so sure everything does. They beat Tipp comfortably in the league final. But 3 or 4 months later that doesn't indicate a whole lot. They also had some poor performances in the league - losing to Wexford and being 9 points down against a Waterford team that only had 3 starters from our last championship team. The two wins they've had in the championship were against Dublin and Wexford. Tipp and Waterford beat those two teams in a similar fashion to Galway this year.

I'd fancy Tipp in the tie to be honest. I think they've been improving through the qualifiers and expect them to be better than Galway on the day. Tipp by about 4 in my view.

cyrils foxpit

blue note wrote: »

I'm not so sure everything does. They beat Tipp comfortably in the league final. But 3 or 4 months later that doesn't indicate a whole lot. They also had some poor performances in the league - losing to Wexford and being 9 points down against a Waterford team that only had 3 starters from our last championship team. The two wins they've had in the championship were against Dublin and Wexford. Tipp and Waterford beat those two teams in a similar fashion to Galway this year.

I'd fancy Tipp in the tie to be honest. I think they've been improving through the qualifiers and expect them to be better than Galway on the day. Tipp by about 4 in my view.

when draw was made I thought galway by 2...the closer the game gets the more I think tipp will winand how much by...tipp by 4 today so prob by 7 on match day

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cyrils foxpit wrote: »

when draw was made I thought galway by 2...the closer the game gets the more I think tipp will winand how much by...tipp by 4 today so prob by 7 on match day

I doubt that

Utopia Parkway

mickmackey1 wrote: »

I wouldn't put bad money on Galway in a situation where they are favourites, the Croker jinx will weigh heavily on them. Tipp to win provided the atmosphere in the squad is not too toxic.

The Croker jinx generally doesn't affect them in semi-finals though. They've won plenty of those.

Utopia Parkway

blue note wrote: »

I'm not so sure everything does. They beat Tipp comfortably in the league final. But 3 or 4 months later that doesn't indicate a whole lot. They also had some poor performances in the league - losing to Wexford

I think losing a game to Wexford in the 2nd game of the league can be discounted by now. Wexford were flat out during the league while Galway were just tipping away at that stage. I mean the two sides met 5 weeks ago which is probably much more relevant.

threeball

If Galway show up they'll win, but have a history of not showing up. Although you can't accuse them of that against tipp. Only game in memory where they crumbled against tipp was the qf where they conspired to throw away a 10pt lead. Other than that its been very even with tipp up by 7 games to 6 since the rivalry of the late 80s.

Galway don't fear tipp and only for Joe tearing his hamstring apart last year history could be very different. I'd be more worried about Cork in the final if this hurdle is cleared.

dubcat51

Once waterford dont win I will be happy.any team playing with a sweeper I cant pull for..galway waterford final but hope im.wrong qith the watetford prediction.

letowski

I'm going to put my head on the block and back Tipperary for this one. All the scrutiny in on the Tipp's full back line but the pressure is on Galway. You can see from the Galway public that this is the one they want, to make a statement. The reality is Galway have not been tested and no team has no weaknesses, while Tipp at least know where they needed to improve and have momentum. While Tipp might not have the strongest back line, the likes of Tuohy, Hanbury, P. Mannion and McInerney wouldn't be proven stellar backs either.

Both teams have the firepower to seriously hurt each other but if this gets down to a shootout, it may come down to who holds their nerve best in taking their chances in the last 10 minutes. One thing about Tipp's attack is their efficiency. Their movement and distribution is the best in the championship and they have the finishers. All they're forwards know each others game inside out and look to play off each other. Galway's attack is excellent too but they play more as individuals, which is perfectly fine, but if one or two of their key men is held, they could fine it tough. Therefore I don't think say going all out to stop Conor Cooney would be the best option, Michael Ryan I think will set out to stop Canning and the other Cooney would are Galway's most industrious players (apart from Burke).

The Burke v Callinan battle on the edge of the square is pivotal to the outcome of the game.

Really looking forward to this game tomorrow.

PhiliousPhogg

Selling one ticket for Galway v Tipp tomorrow for €30 (face value €45) - Upper Cusack section 709 which is along the 21 or a little outfield. Row J so not too far up. PM if interested, I'll be around Dublin north city centre from around 1pm on.

(Mods - apologies if this is breaking the rules but I don't see anything in the charter against it and just trying to offload a spare ticket)

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Galway for me more pressure on tipp to deliver,galway don't fear tipp last years semi is all the motivation galway need forget this years league final.
All this talk about galway not been tested is scutter these players are around long enough and are a lot more settled than tipp at the moment.
Anyhow let's hope it's as heart stopping as the last two semis.

Joe_ Public

Why is there more pressure on Tipp to deliver? They're not even favourites for the match and rightly so.

letowski

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Why is there more pressure on Tipp to deliver? They're not even favourites for the match and rightly so.

Tipp are not under more pressure. This is Galway's best chance to win an All-Ireland for years, and that includes 2012. There is massive expectation from within the county on this team and rightly so, they have a very good team. But they must deliver tomorrow.

Joe_ Public

letowski wrote: »

Tipp are not under more pressure. This is Galway's best chance to win an All-Ireland for years, and that includes 2012. There is massive expectation from within the county on this team and rightly so, they have a very good team. But they must deliver tomorrow.

Yeah, I think that's how the majority would see it. It might not make any difference in the end but, as a Tipperary supporter, I'm happy enough to let the opposition have the favourite's tag.

Mantis Toboggan

Definitely more pressure on Galway, Tipp have their all Irelands won, Galway are staring at 30 years without one if they don't deliver tomorrow. This Galway team are more than good enough to win one.

Galway big favourites in my opinion. If they turn up and play to their level I can't see Tipp sticking with them. This is a serious Galway team, serious strength and height mixed with speed, they look unstoppable at times.

Having O'Donoghue as manager is a big advantage imo, he knows the tipp players inside out. Tipp just not at the level of last season.

Will be interesting to see how Galway dealt with the 5 week gap and how they deal with the expectations, 30 years is a long time without no all Ireland and that will play on the players minds. If they can deal with that then they should be home and hosed but anything can happen.

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Joe_ Public wrote: »

Why is there more pressure on Tipp to deliver? They're not even favourites for the match and rightly so.

Back to back AI and all that dirty laundry that has been aired over the summer and Barrett dropping off the panel.They have to perform tomorrow so the pressure is all on them.

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I said wrote: »

Back to back AI and all that dirty laundry that has been aired over the summer and Barrett dropping off the panel.They have to perform tomorrow so the pressure is all on them.

The sad thing is though that some of this 'dirty laundry' that was aired amongst the truth was an absolute slanderous fabrication originating from gombeens in a whatsapp group in Offaly. Those who spread these vicious rumours should be sued.

Mick has dealt with the Barrett issue in the fairest way possible and set a huge marker in doing so in my opinion.

Joe_ Public

I said wrote: »

Back to back AI and all that dirty laundry that has been aired over the summer and Barrett dropping off the panel.They have to perform tomorrow so the pressure is all on them.

Worth a try I suppose.

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[Deleted User] wrote: »

The sad thing is though that some of this 'dirty laundry' that was aired amongst the truth was an absolute slanderous fabrication originating from gombeens in a whatsapp group in Offaly. Those who spread these vicious rumours should be sued.

Mick has dealt with the Barrett issue in the fairest way possible and set a huge marker in doing so in my opinion.

Whispering campaigns are desperate alright

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Joe_ Public wrote: »

Worth a try I suppose.

No try back to back AI has been the talk in tipp among supporters since last September and that doesn't have an effect.Yeah right

Joe_ Public

I said wrote: »

No try back to back AI has been the talk in tipp among supporters since last September and that doesn't have an effect.Yeah right

Sure look, 50 years since a back to back title, 30 years since any title at all.....take your pick. Nobody's suggesting there isn't any pressure on the Tipp lads, but you're welcome to spin it anyway you like.

The_Kew_Tour

Cant wait for tomorrow.

God after watching that Muck today it be great see classic tomorrow. Galway to shade it for me

mountgomery burns

Conditions not good, going to be a seriously attritional game. Would give Galway the edge.

Itssoeasy

I hope the expectations don't get to Galway today as I think they are a very good team but anyone I've talked to last night were all picking Tipperary.

digzy

Itssoeasy wrote: »

I hope the expectations don't get to Galway today as I think they are a very good team but anyone I've talked to last night were all picking Tipperary.

It's amazing you say that. Everyone I meet in tipp fancy Galway!