Mayo GAA Discussion

km79 · 07-09-2021 05:58PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117858674#Comment_117858674

Thanks very much appreciate it

we are travelling anyways !

padd b1975 · 07-09-2021 06:02PM

There goes the last of my slim chances.

Telly it is.

Bunny Colvin · 07-09-2021 06:48PM

That draw for 500 seemed to come out of nowhere. Here's hoping they draw a few more yet. Have to say though, they're not very transparent with things. It wouldn't kill them to let us know where the 500 were sourced from and were previous winners excluded etc. Seems to be made up as they go along.

Man Vs ManUre · 07-09-2021 06:59PM

Was looking forward to seeing Mayo in their groovy black/red/green/blue kit in the final vs Kerry in their blue/yellow. Now it is traditional green/red vs white/red and should be a handy enough win for Mayo.

blowitupref · 07-09-2021 07:02PM

The latest from the Connaught telegraph

Reports are emerging that Cillian O'Connor is back in Mayo training.

It has fuelled speculation he could be included in the James Horan's 26-man match day squad for next Saturday's All-Ireland SFC final against Tyrone.

It would be a remarkable comeback for the all-time top scorer in the championship after he sustained an Achilles tendon injury in the final National League match against Clare last June-

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Reading between the lines of what is reported he could be on the 26 while McLaughlin and Mullin will start

tobefrank321 · 07-09-2021 07:19PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117859821#Comment_117859821

I'm a big fan of O'Connor and if he's fit, no better player as an impact substitute, with his experience and cool head.

But i just hope sentiment doesn't play a part in Mayo's selection choices for the final and players are picked on this years form rather than reputation in the past which has always been a problem with Mayo. Players left on too long due to reputation rather than performance on the day.

To be honest, COC hasn't played a competitive championship game this year, so introducing him at any stage could be a risk. You don't start easing yourself back into competitive football in an All Ireland final, that's risky and could backfire.

seligehgit · 07-09-2021 07:46PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117859879#Comment_117859879

Ah it's surely nothing more than a spoof to put the heebie jeebies up Tyrone.

As far as I know Cillian recuperation will take a minimum of 8 months.

happyoutscan · 07-09-2021 07:50PM

It was a family member of CO'C who told me how bad his injury was a few days after it happened. Not a hope in hell he is back training at a level that would get him involved for the final.

(Unless I'm wrong of course).

HBC08 · 07-09-2021 08:20PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117859980#Comment_117859980

Yes but Horan wouldn't get involved in half arsed club level from 10 years ago nonsense like this.

Aiden Henry is at this sh1te for years,he's taking a liberty for cheap clicks and it doesn't help the cause.Its an unnessary distraction.

Hope you get sorted with a ticket by the way!

Never seen it as desperate.

km79 · 07-09-2021 08:24PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117859768#Comment_117859768

Is there anything to be said for another draw ?

Like you i wouldn’t rule out another smaller one . They are indeed making it up as they go along

yop · 07-09-2021 09:11PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117860164#Comment_117860164

I think there will.

Can we get a post of all the long term boardsies looking for tickets in case any of us find them between now and sat.

happyoutscan · 07-09-2021 09:16PM

Where exactly is Aiden Henry from and has he always been a bit of a dose (don't think I've ever bought the Telegraph in my life)?

happyoutscan · 07-09-2021 09:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117860450#Comment_117860450

I'd love to be considered, however there are plenty more ahead of me here. I'm pretty much resigned to watching either at home, pub or mates.

Blackjack · 07-09-2021 09:47PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117860507#Comment_117860507

Same as that. All avenues have come up short for me. Resigned to watching from the couch but would go if I got a ticket.

muddle84 · 07-09-2021 10:12PM

Same as that also, would love to be considered but I have resigned to watching it in the pub!!!!

C4000 · 07-09-2021 10:27PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117857729#Comment_117857729

You'd have to wonder about all these draws and raffles for tickets. The rationale for distributing tickets around the country was always supposed to be that there are genuine supporters in every county who might never get to see their own teams getting to a final, so they should have an opportunity to get tickets. It's not supposed to be an opportunity for clubs to make a quick buck by raffling off tickets or auctioning them to the highest bidder. Its exploiting the desperation of genuine supporters and you have people entering multiple draws at significant cost.

You'd wonder are many of these raffles even legal. The legislation for running raffles puts a limit of 5 euro charge per ticket and maximum sales of 1500 tickets unless you are operating under a lottery license or permit.

Sebastian Dangerfield · 07-09-2021 10:40PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117860450#Comment_117860450

Any help gratefully received! Havent missed a final since 04 but resigned to missing this one

yop · 07-09-2021 10:40PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117860500#Comment_117860500

I find him quite negative against Mayo on the verge of anti Mayo. His columns are weird. He's like the little knockmore xxxx but actually from the county.

Whitehorse · 07-09-2021 11:30PM

No wonder the CT is falling behind on the paper sales, Aiden always having a go at the players or adding to unnecessary rumours. He took the side of management when the players went against Holmes/Connelly and continues to give the dig.

Fowler87 · 07-09-2021 11:52PM

No luck with the second draw for me either. Looks like it will be my only All Ireland final missed since the drawn 96 final unless a miraculous ticket arrives between now and Saturday.

Either way I will put selfish thoughts to one side and if it means not being physically there to see it, so be it. I want so much for this/our county to finally reach the pinnacle in GAA. The time to do it is here again. Maigh Eo abú

blockfighter · 08-09-2021 12:03AM

I think the wife is sorted for a ticket. I'll be watching at home sadly. Won't be the same but a few friends who also couldn't get tickets will be with me. Crazy that none of us out of a Seating Group of 10 with season ticket got a ticket in the raffles just recently. Was sure at least one would.

Bunny Colvin · 08-09-2021 12:08AM

Got an unexpected phone call this evening with the good news that I've got a ticket. I could immediately feel the stress and tension lift from my shoulders, didn't think it was happening earlier on today.

Can't have anymore sympathy for folk on here without one. Been posting here years and know the hardcore supporters that are on here. Hopefully there's another draw and some more tickets filter through. I was leaning towards travelling anyway if I didn't get one because you just never know.