Mayo GAA Discussion Part 2

PressRun · 28-09-2016 04:36PM

Regarding the banquet, a co worker was at it and she said the players' appearance was brief. They basically just had dinner, mixed a little with their families and then went to bed. Very little fuss apparently.

PhoneMain · 28-09-2016 04:36PM

Will ye shut the **** up about Keegan & Connolly, there's 28 other players on the pitch!!!

Cartman78 · 28-09-2016 04:47PM

Woo-hoo!

Just got a ticket for the Lower Hogan

:D:D:D

Will be my first final since 1989 :eek:

Peist2007 · 28-09-2016 05:17PM

The Talking Bread wrote: »

good idea!!

Before I do, relax with the hostility and smart comments. Its very unpleasant and its what has got these threads closed constantly. Hence why people like me get frustrated with it. And, no that isn't modding. I just dont want the thread closed, number 1 one trend on twitter or not. My message was just requesting that. Take it personally, if you wish.

You have called people one eyed eegits, accused them of talking crap and other smart comments so what I said , merely "to leave it" isn't exactly offensive.

If something, anything, is trending at number one in this country then it is not a "tired subject". You're here again telling a poster what he should or should not say. Click the ignore button, good lad.

Peist2007 · 28-09-2016 05:18PM

Gael85 wrote: »

who playing Sunday?

Ha the game will be played again sunday in my house, that's for sure

Peist2007 · 28-09-2016 05:19PM

Menoetius wrote: »

Here we go, normally ye wait till after the game to blame the ref :rolleyes:

Deegan is a decent ref, let's not go there.

Ha so only the Dubs allowed put pressure on the ref pre-game is it?

Deegan is a very decent ref if you're wearing blue and playing in Croke Park in September. The Irish Graham Poll.

Menoetius · 28-09-2016 06:07PM

Peist2007 wrote: »

Ha so only the Dubs allowed put pressure on the ref pre-game is it?

Deegan is a very decent ref if you're wearing blue and playing in Croke Park in September. The Irish Graham Poll.

I'd be sure Maurice Deegan didn't read your post so you don't count

You could name half of the top refs at least and someone would pop up saying he is pro-Dublin. Talk about making excuses in advance!

p.s. who the f*ck is Graham Poll?

km79 · 28-09-2016 06:29PM

Menoetius wrote: »

I'd be sure Maurice Deegan didn't read your post so you don't count

You could name half of the top refs at least and someone would pop up saying he is pro-Dublin. Talk about making excuses in advance!

p.s. who the f*ck is Graham Poll?

He is a ref from Meath I think

Kalyke · 28-09-2016 07:17PM

I think this anti Lee campaign (and it IS a campaign) is hilarious and to be quite honest is playing into Mayo s hands. Fair enough, Brennan having his say. But Whelan as an RTE pundit?? He should try not being so obvious! Nice work Gavin though. He has the twitterati churning out some gunk.

Having said that.....the #ThingsLeedDid has brilliantly backfired on the Anti Lee brigade..... LOVE it!

corny · 28-09-2016 07:38PM

Kalyke wrote: »

I think this anti Lee campaign (and it IS a campaign) is hilarious and to be quite honest is playing into Mayo s hands. Fair enough, Brennan having his say. But Whelan as an RTE pundit?? He should try not being so obvious! Nice work Gavin though. He has the twitterati churning out some gunk.

Its no campaign. They're just churning out Brollys original thought. Thats what happens with these pundits. They just regurgitate the cliches and get paid for it. Tbf even impartial observers are clinging to the same thought. For a lad who talks nonsense with such frequency Brolly is unbelievably influential in this regard.

They're all full of ****e though. I'm no Keegan apologist but it was Connolly looking to upset him more often than not. One could say it worked too (something else thats been missed because Keegan had a ****e game).

Obviously a spill over from last year with Connolly. Anyone who saw his interview earlier in the year should know the score with him. He's intent on playing would be wind up merchants at their own game. No apologies for it apparently.

Audioslaven · 28-09-2016 08:52PM

Kalyke wrote: »

I think this anti Lee campaign (and it IS a campaign) is hilarious and to be quite honest is playing into Mayo s hands. Fair enough, Brennan having his say. But Whelan as an RTE pundit?? He should try not being so obvious! Nice work Gavin though. He has the twitterati churning out some gunk.

Having said that.....the #ThingsLeedDid has brilliantly backfired on the Anti Lee brigade..... LOVE it!

Keegan is a top player who has taken the opposition best player over the last few matches and reduced their impact. The dubs are just trying to highlight it thinking they will influence the ref with this ****e.

Gael85 · 28-09-2016 08:55PM

Peist2007 wrote: »

Ha so only the Dubs allowed put pressure on the ref pre-game is it?

Deegan is a very decent ref if you're wearing blue and playing in Croke Park in September. The Irish Graham Poll.

James Horan done a great job putting pressure on Joe McQuillian in 2012. Barely got any frees from him in 2012 & 2013 games.

http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/horans-timely-reminder-to-top-class-referee-mcquillan-205821.html

charlie14 · 28-09-2016 09:07PM

Gael85 wrote: »

James Horan done a great job putting pressure on Joe McQuillian in 2012. Barely got any frees from him in 2012 & 2013 games.

http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/horans-timely-reminder-to-top-class-referee-mcquillan-205821.html

Seeing how 2012 worked out he would have been better spending his time working on a way of putting pressure on Michael Murphy of Donegal.

Squatman · 28-09-2016 09:08PM

Peist2007 wrote: »

How is it a tired conversation? This very issue is actually the No. 1 trend in Ireland on twitter right now. The Dubs have been in the media perpetuating this sh1te pr the past 48 hours when the poor lamb needing protection is one of the most physically violent intercounty players out there. The ref next Sunday is a complete homer in case anyone hasnt noticed. So, if i want to call out someone spouting untruths, i will do exactly that.

Back seat modding is not allowed in here. You don't speak for all and certainly don't get to tell any other posters what is up for discussion. Stick me on ignore if you like.

G'way ya peist

Ascii · 28-09-2016 10:34PM

I for one have had a bellyful of the keegan and Connolly media circus. I hope they have a right good tussle with neither getting sent off, unless it's for a deliberate and forceful punch to the face/head....delivered by Diarmuid :-)

On another note if the all stars were given out after the drawn match who from Mayo would be on it. For me it's a nomination for CLARKE with an outside chance of getting the spot.

Harrison, Keegan and Boyler would be on it. Nominations for Zippy and Durkan.
Neither of the midfielders would get a shout SOS/TP. Maybe a nomination for Vaughan.

Up front COC particularly for his point the last day and deffo Andy. Maybe AOS, while he has not set the world alight he has had some strong performances and carried the team at times. Probably a nomination for Dillon, DOC and McLoughlin depending on positions. Nothing for Doherty, freezer or Regan.

You would feel an all star has to be there for Connolly, Rock as highest scorer in the championship and Quinlivan from tipp will get the sentimental spot.

In summary 6 deffo and with CLARKE, maybe 7 at a push.
Thoughts ?

The Talking Bread · 28-09-2016 10:38PM

Clarke has the goalkeeper spot well wrapped up.

Gael85 · 28-09-2016 10:55PM

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Clarke has the goalkeeper spot well wrapped up.

Read a interesting stat the other day. David Clarke has never lost a championship game to Dublin. Played 06, 2012 and the last day against Dublin.

The Talking Bread · 28-09-2016 10:58PM

Gael85 wrote: »

Read a interesting stat the other day. David Clarke has never lost a championship game to Dublin. Played 06, 2012 and the last day against Dublin.

Jaysus, that article sounds amazing!! Unbelievable stats!! (just messing with you!)

PressRun · 28-09-2016 11:17PM

On the Keegan/Connolly thing, did anyone see in the Mayo News article about them the little bit about Diarmuid Connolly sending Lee down a new pair of boots last year? A nice touch. I think they have plenty of respect for one another when all's said and done, and Lee has even said as much himself. They'll do whatever it takes for their own team in the heat of battle, but when it's all over, they'll shake each other's hand and move on. They know it's just a game. And anyway, there's nothing that happens between them that doesn't happen in many a club match all over the country. A whole lotta nothing tbh.

seligehgit · 29-09-2016 07:22AM

Latest Mayo News Podcast.

The first of two podcasts this week as we set the scene for Saturday's All Ireland final replay between Mayo and Dublin.
Edwin McGreal and Sean Rice of The Mayo News join host Rob Murphy to preview the first All Ireland Final replay since 2000.
John Gunnigan of the Mayo GAA Blog also joins us to look at some of the media coverage surrounding Mayo and Dublin over the last ten days as journalists and pundits alike try to get their head around this compelling rivalry.

http://www.mayonews.ie/sports/listen/football-podcast/28659-audio-football-podcast-20-all-ireland-final-replay-preview

PARlance · 29-09-2016 07:58AM

seligehgit wrote: »

Latest Mayo News Podcast.

The first of two podcasts this week as we set the scene for Saturday's All Ireland final replay between Mayo and Dublin.
Edwin McGreal and Sean Rice of The Mayo News join host Rob Murphy to preview the first All Ireland Final replay since 2000.
John Gunnigan of the Mayo GAA Blog also joins us to look at some of the media coverage surrounding Mayo and Dublin over the last ten days as journalists and pundits alike try to get their head around this compelling rivalry.

http://www.mayonews.ie/sports/listen/football-podcast/28659-audio-football-podcast-20-all-ireland-final-replay-preview

Listened to it last night, it has really got me back in the mood. Some of the online tit for tat has been hard reading these past 5 days or so.

padd b1975 · 29-09-2016 09:51AM

Ascii wrote: »

I for one have had a bellyful of the keegan and Connolly media circus. I hope they have a right good tussle with neither getting sent off, unless it's for a deliberate and forceful punch to the face/head....delivered by Diarmuid :-)

On another note if the all stars were given out after the drawn match who from Mayo would be on it. For me it's a nomination for CLARKE with an outside chance of getting the spot.

Harrison, Keegan and Boyler would be on it. Nominations for Zippy and Durkan.
Neither of the midfielders would get a shout SOS/TP. Maybe a nomination for Vaughan.

Up front COC particularly for his point the last day and deffo Andy. Maybe AOS, while he has not set the world alight he has had some strong performances and carried the team at times. Probably a nomination for Dillon, DOC and McLoughlin depending on positions. Nothing for Doherty, freezer or Regan.

You would feel an all star has to be there for Connolly, Rock as highest scorer in the championship and Quinlivan from tipp will get the sentimental spot.

In summary 6 deffo and with CLARKE, maybe 7 at a push.
Thoughts ?

Andy, Leeroy, Boyler and Clarke I feel.
Probably reads as a bit harsh but it's been a real team effort this year, not too many consistently brilliant individual performances.

Anything more is bonus territory.

Oldtree · 29-09-2016 10:12AM

PARlance wrote: »

Some of the online tit for tat has been hard reading these past 5 days or so.

Agreed, can't be bothered reading anything from non regulars over the past few days.

to start it off Mayo by 4

and thats my last word on the subject apart from 2 sleeps to go :P

The Talking Bread · 29-09-2016 10:17AM

padd b1975 wrote: »

Ascii wrote: »

I for one have had a bellyful of the keegan and Connolly media circus. I hope they have a right good tussle with neither getting sent off, unless it's for a deliberate and forceful punch to the face/head....delivered by Diarmuid :-)

On another note if the all stars were given out after the drawn match who from Mayo would be on it. For me it's a nomination for CLARKE with an outside chance of getting the spot.

Harrison, Keegan and Boyler would be on it. Nominations for Zippy and Durkan.
Neither of the midfielders would get a shout SOS/TP. Maybe a nomination for Vaughan.

Up front COC particularly for his point the last day and deffo Andy. Maybe AOS, while he has not set the world alight he has had some strong performances and carried the team at times. Probably a nomination for Dillon, DOC and McLoughlin depending on positions. Nothing for Doherty, freezer or Regan.

You would feel an all star has to be there for Connolly, Rock as highest scorer in the championship and Quinlivan from tipp will get the sentimental spot.

In summary 6 deffo and with CLARKE, maybe 7 at a push.
Thoughts ?

Andy, Leeroy, Boyler and Clarke I feel.
Probably reads as a bit harsh but it's been a real team effort this year, not too many consistently brilliant individual performances.

Anything more is bonus territory.

Harrison possibly? Also Higgins will definitely get one, despite mixed opinions.

Westernyelp · 29-09-2016 10:19AM

I'm going for a 2 point Mayo win this time. A Jason Doherty goal being the decider

Fr Tod Umptious · 29-09-2016 10:19AM

seligehgit wrote: »

Latest Mayo News Podcast.

The first of two podcasts this week as we set the scene for Saturday's All Ireland final replay between Mayo and Dublin.
Edwin McGreal and Sean Rice of The Mayo News join host Rob Murphy to preview the first All Ireland Final replay since 2000.
John Gunnigan of the Mayo GAA Blog also joins us to look at some of the media coverage surrounding Mayo and Dublin over the last ten days as journalists and pundits alike try to get their head around this compelling rivalry.

http://www.mayonews.ie/sports/listen/football-podcast/28659-audio-football-podcast-20-all-ireland-final-replay-preview

Great podcast as usual.

Unfortunately I'd have to agree with Sean Rice's assessment early in the show that Dublin have more room to improve, as was the case last time.

The Talking Bread · 29-09-2016 10:20AM

Say COC and AOS will get one also, .

The Talking Bread · 29-09-2016 10:23AM

Westernyelp wrote: »

I'm going for a 2 point Mayo win this time. A Jason Doherty goal being the decider

A Phillips McMahon own goal and a last minute 45 miss by Cuxton to equalise........

What dreams are made of!!

I wouldn't give Dubs the sut of DC getting dent off to feed an agenda campaign! Alas only dreams so far!

PARlance · 29-09-2016 10:27AM

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

Great podcast as usual.

Unfortunately I'd have to agree with Sean Rice's assessment early in the show that Dublin have more room to improve, as was the case last time.

I was glad to hear his assessment of SO'S even though I thought he went a little OTT describing his first half performance as excellent. I thought he had a good first half followed by a nightmare 5 mins where he made 2 massive mistakes at an important time... Doherty was flat footed for the 3rd mistake that SO'S got nailed for.

The calls for him to be dropped were harsh imo, harsh but understandable.

The Talking Bread · 29-09-2016 11:00AM

In fairness to SOS if those mistakes hadn't happened in such chronological proximity they would have been brushed aside generally. I think it's testament to him that Mayo were doing so much running through the middle compared to usual and he got on a lot of ball.

Saying that they were two unenforced errors and in an AI final these are unforgiveable in a tight match (unforgiveable in the sense they should be pointed out )

He definitely won't be dropped and he is more often than not overlooked by the media. Goes about his game and very disciplined generally speaking but doesn't shy out of dirty parts of game

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