Mayo GAA Discussion Part 2

Always_Running wrote: »

John Prenty put a end to the Ballinlough/Ballyhaunis FBD games a few years ago. Kiltoom this game was to be played in last year but changed mid week to MacHale park on the grounds it wouldn't be big enough to hold the crowd but now one year on Kiltoom is big enough?

What does Kiltoom hold, 3,000? Been a few years since I was there, lot of work done on it I think.

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

I'm really struggling to remember these meltdowns, mini or otherwise.

Apparently Hennelly was being readied in the dieing minutes of the drawn game as an option for a long range free had the need arisen.

I presume you are interpurting a few misplaced kickouts as these mini meltdowns

If that is the case then every team in the country would be going through keepers at a rate of knots

The only meltdown Hennelly had in the final was the penalty, that gifted Dublin 3,they won by 1.

Correct, the mini melt down refers to the poor kick outs in the drawn final.
Hennellys mini melt down occurred in the first half, poor kick outs, one of which lead to the Keegan black card. It wasn't only the penalty, his confidence was gone by that stage

Coillte_Bhoy wrote: »

What's this about?

Connacht HQ deemed Ballyhaunis/Ballinlough no longer viable options for this FBD fixture because the Mayo following had increased since 2012 and larger crowds were following Roscommon also ever since gaining promotion from division 3.

boosabum wrote: »

Correct, the mini melt down refers to the poor kick outs in the drawn final.
Hennellys mini melt down occurred in the first half, poor kick outs, one of which lead to the Keegan black card. It wasn't only the penalty, his confidence was gone by that stage

There was also a comedy attempt at a '45 just before half time.

His kick outs in that half of football were the worst I've ever seen from him, his technique was shocking-too high and no pace on the ball.

Very disheartening when you see the guy at the other end casually drilling it fifty yards onto a guy's chest running at full pace.

Don't let anyone bother to give me any guff about Cluxton being the best ever and it's unfair to make the comparison.
He's the best ever because of the slog he has put in on the training ground while our lad was appearing on TV dating shows and having his hair done.

What a finish to what sounded like a cracking game,Andy wins it with the last kick of the game with his second goal.

Any match report for somebody who attended the game would be greatly appreciated.

TCDStudent1 wrote: »

It still means Ros are through to the final? Or are Mayo through? A Galway - Mayo final would be a nice match to go to at this time of year.

Roscommon qualify. No clue why as it's two wins each but its probably score difference.

Mayo had to win by 13 points I think?

Here's our 60 Seconds report from today's dramatic, action-packed FBD League match between Mayo and Roscommon.

The Sixty Second Report from Mayo v Roscommon

Mike Finnerty

Game-changer
THE introduction of Andy Moran on 67 minutes sparked an incredible comeback from Mayo as they set about rescuing what looked like an impossible situation.
Eight points down with 65 minutes on the clock, a bullet-like penalty from Cillian O’Connor five minutes later kickstarted the comeback.
Five minutes later Moran finished off a trademark Mayo counter-attacking move from close-range to keep things interesting.
And six minutes into added time, Moran cut in from the right corner to lash the ball to the roof of the Roscommon net.
Job done!

Talk of the Town
AROUND 1,600 people packed into St Brigid’s GAA grounds in Kiltoom for this local derby, and they certainly got value for money.
The teams served up 33 scores between them, including six goals, and both sides treated us to an exhibition of long-range point kicking.
Sunday’s game was certainly a lot faster and more intense than the previous outings against both NUI, Galway and IT Sligo, and it whets the appetite for their National League meeting on Saturday, February 25.

Did that just happen?
HIS two late goals weren’t all that Andy Moran treated us to on Sunday afternoon; he also produced one of the most memorable celebrations we’ve ever seen!
Not content with netting the late, late winner that broke Roscommon’s hearts, but he also nearly jumped the fence behind the goal — Eugene McHale in 1981-style! — after he scored.
Andy then proceeded to kiss the Mayo GAA crest on his jersey a number of times for effect, as he celebrated in front of some fans behind the goal.
It just goes to show, you can take Andy out of Ballaghaderreen, but you can’t take Ballagh’ out of Andy!

The Main Man
THERE are no shortage of contenders from both sides with Roscommon’s Enda Smith and his brother, Donie, both catching the eye, especially in the second half.
A lot of Mayo’s key performers did their best work in the opening period with Paddy Durcan, Danny Kirby, Fergal Boland, Kevin McLoughlin and Liam Irwin all showing some nice touches.
But, overall, we felt Kirby’s work-rate, ball-winning ability and appetite for the battle marked him out yet again.

Keep An Eye On
WITH two weeks remaining until Mayo welcome Monaghan to Castlebar for the opening round of the National League, Stephen Rochford hinted after Sunday’s game that he will pruning his panel.
Who goes, and who stays, will be worth watching out for.

What’s next?
ROUND one of the National Football League on Saturday, February sees Mayo roll out the red carpet for Monaghan.
Roscommon are away to Tyrone the following afternoon.

Always_Running wrote: »

Two teams level on the same points= head to head

More than two teams level on the same points = Scoring difference.

Same rules apply in the NFL.

Crazy game with a dramatic ending. The Mayo comeback was sparked by Gibbons tripping up himself in the box ( I kid you not) and the ref bizarrely awarding a penalty.

Monaghan were beaten by Derry and Kerry needed extra time to beat limerick it seems Mayo are in better shape than their first two NFL opponents.

Even though it's only 2 weeks away I would be cautious about coming to that conclusion.

eir sports 1 will probably be showing it, they have an NFL game TDB for 18:50 on the 4th, pretty much has to be the Mayo game.

williejoe33 wrote: »

Does anyone know what Mayo league games are going to be shown live on TV?

Monaghan, Kerry, Roscommon and Dublin are all Saturday night games so they will likely be on TV (Eir)

No word of Sunday ones yet.

Watching that is like the episode of Fr Ted where Tommy Tiernan appeared as the depressed priest. After Ted cheers him up, he gets on the bus home and radiohead are playing on the radio. This immediately sends him back into his state of depression.............

Mayo's first 4 league match's under lights are being shown live on Eir Sports 2 HD.



http://mayoclub51.com/mayo-gaa-2017-fixtures-results/senior-football-fixtures-results-2017/

Looking forward to the night time games. Something about the lights and the cold that makes the games more exciting....The few pints after too also helps!

RD10 wrote: »

has diarmuid o'connor injured his hamstring?
no harmbhe gets a bit of a break, he looked jaded for a lot of last year

There are better ways to take a break than that!