Mayo GAA Discussion - Part 3

Bunny Colvin

Audioslaven wrote: »

Are we not going over old ground with some of these players. Freeman does not have the fight in him. Douglas has had loads of opportunities to make a claim. These are mature players and the definition of insanity comes to mind.

Freeman could still do a job for us. The year away from the panel might have done him the world of good. I'd certainly give him a chance anyway!

Oldtree

Is it a 3pm start time for the match on sunday? cant seem to find it anywhere

muddle84

Audioslaven wrote: »

seligehgit wrote: »

According to the Mayo News the Mayo senior footballers had an easy win in a challenge match against NUIG today.By all accounts it was an experimental team.Kevin Keane,Jason Gibbons,Neil Douglas and Alan Freeman were among those who got game time as Stephen Rochford ran the rule over a host of new faces.

Are we not going over old ground with some of these players. Freeman does not have the fight in him. Douglas has had loads of opportunities to make a claim. These are mature players and the definition of insanity comes to mind.

Maybe Rochford sees something in them that has yet to be developed? Look at how Andy has developed under Rochford. 2017 especially. Time will tell of course.

Loafing Oaf

Oldtree wrote: »

Is it a 3pm start time for the match on sunday? cant seem to find it anywhere

My Dad said 2 earlier on, not so much store you can set by that though.:p

jr86

I've always liked Freeman. Think he could have made a difference from the bench in September but c'est la vie

In fairness Douglas has had club commitments during this time of the year before, so it's no harm to have a fresh look at him now and give him a proper chance to stake a claim

I'd be very surprised if the Championship starting team (at least at the business end if Mayo get there) had any complete new additions though this year, but sure now is the time to have a look

statto25

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

My Dad said 2 earlier on, not so much store you can set by that though.:p

Mayo GAA Twitter have confirmed its on at 2

Audioslaven

jr86 wrote: »

I've always liked Freeman. Think he could have made a difference from the bench in September but c'est la vie

In fairness Douglas has had club commitments during this time of the year before, so it's no harm to have a fresh look at him now and give him a proper chance to stake a claim

I'd be very surprised if the Championship starting team (at least at the business end if Mayo get there) had any complete new additions though this year, but sure now is the time to have a look

I would love if these guys come in with a bang and deliver when August comes around. We really need a player with attitude like Keegan who will score and take more responsibility from COC/AOS but that a huge ask.
I just don't see the difference we need here and we are just adding to the existing bunch of decent footballers. We need more.

Audioslaven

muddle84 wrote: »

Maybe Rochford sees something in them that has yet to be developed? Look at how Andy has developed under Rochford. 2017 especially. Time will tell of course.

Andy has been great in the Horan era so this is not the same. Andy was a huge loss when he got injured in 2012 and could have been the difference. I think he was playing really well that year.

seligehgit

Oldtree wrote: »

Is it a 3pm start time for the match on sunday? cant seem to find it anywhere

I think it's 2 o clock.

seligehgit

Audioslaven wrote: »

Andy has been great in the Horan era so this is not the same. Andy was a huge loss when he got injured in 2012 and could have been the difference. I think he was playing really well that year.

Absolutely Andy was a truly quality player long before that unfortunate cruciate knee injury against Down.

muddle84

seligehgit wrote: »

Absolutely Andy was a truly quality player long before that unfortunate cruciate knee injury against Down.

Yes I agree with you both! I didn't mean that he wasn't good before. But his game has changed under Rochford.

seligehgit

The Mayo panel has been announced for the game against Galway in the FBD League:

Paddy O’Malley, Kevin Keane, Fionn McDonagh, Oisin McLaughlin (all Westport), Stephen Duffy, Jordan Flynn (Crossmolina), Barry Moran, Ger McDonagh, Neil Douglas (Castlebar Mitchels), Aidan Butler, James Stretton, James McCormack (Claremorris), Michael Plunkett, Jason Gibbons (Ballintubber), Seamus Cunniffe, Sharoize Akram, Andy Moran (Ballaghaderreen), Matthew Ruane, Michael Hall (Breaffy), Nathan Moran (Hollymount/Carramore), Ryan O’Donoghue (Belmullet), Brian Reape (Moy Davitts), David Clarke, Ciaran Treacy (Ballina Stephenites), Ross Egan, Alan Freeman (Aghamore), Peter Naughton, Marcus Park (Knockmore), Jamie Oates (Garrymore), Adam Gallagher (Mayo Gaels) and James Carr (Ardagh).

Blackjack

seligehgit wrote: »

The Mayo panel has been announced for the game against Galway in the FBD League:

Paddy O’Malley, Kevin Keane, Fionn McDonagh, Oisin McLaughlin (all Westport), Stephen Duffy, Jordan Flynn (Crossmolina), Barry Moran, Ger McDonagh, Neil Douglas (Castlebar Mitchels), Aidan Butler, James Stretton, James McCormack (Claremorris), Michael Plunkett, Jason Gibbons (Ballintubber), Seamus Cunniffe, Sharoize Akram, Andy Moran (Ballaghaderreen), Matthew Ruane, Michael Hall (Breaffy), Nathan Moran (Hollymount/Carramore), Ryan O’Donoghue (Belmullet), Brian Reape (Moy Davitts), David Clarke, Ciaran Treacy (Ballina Stephenites), Ross Egan, Alan Freeman (Aghamore), Peter Naughton, Marcus Park (Knockmore), Jamie Oates (Garrymore), Adam Gallagher (Mayo Gaels) and James Carr (Ardagh).

A talented bunch alright, a lot more youth than experience though but a few there that I expect will be senior starters in years to come. Aside from those that have had a regular senior place, O'Donoghue, Akram, Ruane, Reape, Hall, Plunkett and Gallagher would be the standouts for me. Hard to see them getting a result against Galway unless Galway line out with a similar experimental bunch, but there's a good number there from the under 21 team of 2016 so they will be familiar with each other at least.

seligehgit

Blackjack wrote: »

A talented bunch alright, a lot more youth than experience though but a few there that I expect will be senior starters in years to come. Aside from those that have had a regular senior place, O'Donoghue, Akram, Ruane, Reape, Hall, Plunkett and Gallagher would be the standouts for me. Hard to see them getting a result against Galway unless Galway line out with a similar experimental bunch, but there's a good number there from the under 21 team of 2016 so they will be familiar with each other at least.

Similar sentiments,I really hope that Ruane, Reape and Hall and others get lots of game time.

Delighted Stephen Rochford has picked such a youthful squad,there are some potential nuggets of gold for the future.Reape really impressed me the few occasions I saw him this year and Matthew Ruane is likely future midfield starter.No sign of Fergal Boland?I am surprised Matthew Flanagan has not got a call up?

The presence of the Westport lads is indicative of the club's challenging very soon for a county title.

James McCormack is much talked about as a future star.

Tough ask to beat the Galway team that beat Sligo last night as was selected.

Looking forward to Sunday,hope to see few seniors starting,in spite of Andy's eagerness for the fray.Peter Cooke is one lad to look out for from the Galway team.

holly8

heard today on galwaybay fm that game moved to Tuam .. anyone else hear that? or is that fake news?

Mayo Club 51

holly8 wrote: »

heard today on galwaybay fm that game moved to Tuam .. anyone else hear that? or is that fake news?

Well, according to the Connacht Council earlier today, its still on as scheduled in MacHale park....


https://twitter.com/ConnachtGAA/status/948935104386293760

Blackjack

seligehgit wrote: »

Similar sentiments,I really hope that Ruane, Reape and Hall and others get lots of game time.

Delighted Stephen Rochford has picked such a youthful squad,there are some potential nuggets of gold for the future.Reape really impressed me the few occasions I saw him this year and Matthew Ruane is likely future midfield starter.No sign of Fergal Boland?I am surprised Matthew Flanagan has not got a call up?

The presence of the Westport lads is indicative of the club's challenging very soon for a county title.

James McCormack is much talked about as a future star.

Tough ask to beat the Galway team that beat Sligo last night as was selected.

Looking forward to Sunday,hope to see few seniors starting,in spite of Andy's eagerness for the fray.Peter Cooke is one lad to look out for from the Galway team.

Boland would still be involved with the Tooreen hurlers. Flanagan is a handy baller alright, same with Jack Reilly of Charlestown by all accounts.
I’d like to see Liam Irwin given another shot but you never know what the backstory might be there.

Hulk Hands

holly8 wrote: »

heard today on galwaybay fm that game moved to Tuam .. anyone else hear that? or is that fake news?

Yeah. McHale park, for all the money spent on it, is a safety concern. Even if it's not the issue, who would've thought that 70's poles in the stands would cause issue in the 21st century

seligehgit

Hulk Hands wrote: »

Yeah. McHale park, for all the money spent on it, is a safety concern. Even if it's not the issue, who would've thought that 70's poles in the stands would cause issue in the 21st century

What safety concern?The poles shouldn't be there and are a pure nuisance in terms of obstructing one's view.Nobody is in disagreement on that but it is what it is.

Something that irritates me far more is the truly awful droning noise from the generator that powers the floodlights.

Oldtree

seligehgit wrote: »

What safety concern?The poles shouldn't be there and are a pure nuisance in terms of obstructing one's view.Nobody is in disagreement on that but it is what it is.

Something that irritates me far more is the truly awful droning noise from the generator that powers the floodlights.

I've had the misfortune to be seated at a ticket only match next to one of those stupid poles, drove me bonkers not being able to see half the pitch. Normally I try to sit up in the stand where I can see both goals comfortably, through the poles.

Hulk Hands

I seen the match was moved on safety concerns, after the storm. Which is nobody's fault to be fair, was only joking a bit

Always_Running

Going ahead in MacHale park and told to ignore other media reports..https://m.facebook.com/TribesmenGAA/posts/1647520125286495

seligehgit

Hulk Hands wrote: »

I seen the match was moved on safety concerns, after the storm. Which is nobody's fault to be fair, was only joking a bit

Apologies,I wasn't aware of the storm damage.

Mind you they must be expecting a massive crowd.:D

http://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2018/01/05/4150428-restricted-access-in-mchale-park-stand-due-to-storm-damage/

Loafing Oaf

Match called off, frozen pitch

happyoutscan

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

Match called off, frozen pitch

They left it late.

Loafing Oaf

Stupid playing games this time of year anyway...

statto25

Shame as there looks to be a big crowd there. Players must be looked after though so right call if it's unplayable.

Oldtree

Left us all standing in long ques until 2 on the dot. Did they think the pitch would thaw between 12 o'clock and now???

seligehgit

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

Match called off, frozen pitch

Real shame,lovely day but the right decision.Very big crowd,exceptionally late in the day for those who had to travel a distance.

Coillte_Bhoy

Absolute farce. Was in my seat at 1.40pm and there were rumours that it was going to be called off or delayed 30 mins. No announcement of any kind until 2.02pm. If there was any doubt at all it should have been called off at noon