jr86 wrote: » Id take Sean Armstrong on form but I suppose it's hard to measure the whole thing relatively. Probably playing his best ever football for Salthill Galway's forwards might not walk into the top sides but that doesn't mean they're not very good in their own right If you think I'm basing this on what journalists say- forget it, I've been based im galway years now since college, play my club football here, and go to more club matches here than I can even count.
jr86 wrote: » I thought Boland should have buried that myself.
PARlance wrote: » Copper made a great point about Boland's fisted point. I thought it was a fantastic score after a well worked move. Copper said that we should have been thinking about nothing but a goal when in that position, that's what Dublin or Kerry would be looking for. That ruthless streak needs to be there irrespective of the opposition. Saying that, it could have been a lot different if Durcan had taken his chance. Iirc there was about 20 left and it would have put us 6 up. If it went in I think it would have turned into a procession.
WesternZulu wrote: » Have they though, they have Comer and Walsh but I'm not sure than any of the others would make a Mayo team that's often criticised because of their poor forwards? Stereotypes often stick! Lazy journalists are quick to point out that Galway have great attackers, because Galway had exceptional forwards back in the day, but I'm not convinced that they are any better than Mayo's.
Coillte_Bhoy wrote: » Eh?
yop wrote: » Wasnt Paul Kimmage, that other no one lad Connolly.
Green Peter wrote: » According to Paul Kimmage in the info, mayo will never win an all Ireland in his lifetime! I hear he's as healthy as a rat!
charlie14 wrote: » Watching that game I never really felt Mayo were in any great danger of losing against a very limited Sligo team who had no great ambitions or belief of winning. Playing one forward first half when they had a strong breeze showed that early on. That said do you really want to leave yourself in the position of being only 3 points up with 9 minutes to go! In an end of season middle table league game no great sense in going all out putting the foot to the throat, but this was championship where being absolutely ruthless too the final ball should be the total mindset regardless imo
jay0109 wrote: » Your right, on rewatching it last night it was at least 12 steps? No?
jr86 wrote: » Galway have 9 or 10 very good forwards, I don't think the best 6 are necessarily starting though
Blackjack wrote: » Learn to count there like a good lady.
wirelessdude01 wrote: » One of those games that you just have to win, get changed and get home. Nothing to be gained from putting the foot to the throat. They were never in danger of losing.
jr86 wrote: » It was a general comment really, not limited to the forwards! Galway have 9 or 10 very good forwards, I don't think the best 6 are necessarily starting though Walsh, Comer and Cummins should be certainties imo but from there there's plenty of options. Army's club form probably merits inclusion and Sice is hard to leave out. I don't agree with playing Flynn at 10 though and Brannigan mixes the good and the bad. Daly is a bit raw yet. Lundy unfortunately never reached the same heights as 2014 again. I think Heaney is a good option at 12 rather than wing back myself. You have the likes of Ian Burke and even Meehan to come in as well. Galway are certainly capable of putting up a good score but they're about 8th best in Ireland now whereas we should be 2nd/3rd. And there should be a gulf there as a result - with all due respect I think the name "Galway" puts some Mayo people on edge - particularly older generations. If this was Kildare (kick of the ball really between them and Galway) it'd be seen as a handy win by many
elefant wrote: » He played all his underage career in the backs for some absolutely exceptional Corofin teams. Big difference to inter-county senior football I know, but he's not a complete novice to defending.
TCDStudent1 wrote: » In our last 3 league matches, Galway played one of Corofins best forwards at number 6. Don't think he ever played in the backs before which shows just how much we are struggling there.
TCDStudent1 wrote: » Galway have improved - there are certainly no passengers in our forward line.
jr86 wrote: » I'm dubious as to Galway's "improvement" to be honest. Forwards look more cohesive as a unit and Shane Walsh is playing some tremendous ball altogether, but there's a few passengers in there and I think they're still a way off finding their best 15. The full back line is a real liability and guys like O'Donnell and Bradshaw are passable at best if judging them at the real top level. I'm loathe to agreeing with anything Pat Spillane says but he made a valid point as to the difference in speed and standard of the Division 1 and 2 finals in Croke Park last month. Dublin will ate Kildare in Leinster this year and expect to do it, yet a lot of our fans nearly have a "fear" when playing Galway. We are - bear in mind - meant to be dining at the top table with Dublin and Kerry Don't get me wrong I always have great respect for Galway but to win an All Ireland we have to be winning this one. I know, I know, we lost to them last year but that was as flat a performance as I've seen since Longford in 2010 The winning Division 2 angle is funny. Last year Tyrone were overrated to high heavens for doing so and Galway - while not to the same extent - have inspired some reactionary giddiness also. Winning matches seems to cause hype no matter who you beat, but to be honest I'd far rather have had Cavan's league than Galway's. At least next year Galway will have the chance to play the big guns and I think that will drive them on far more
Panrich wrote: Barrett had a good game today so I wonder will we push Keith further out the pitch when Harrison is back. In place of COS maybe?
PARlance wrote: » TSG gave Durcan MOTM, he has turned into some player. Gooch had good things to say about Boland, I hope he gets plenty of game time. He's probably (ok definitely) shy in terms in physical development but I do think he gives us something different this year. Tom Parsons was their other Mayo nominee for MOTM, I wouldn't have had him up there but if himself and Seamus can keep fit this year then it'll be a plus on last year. Roll on June 11th. Hope we are the right side of a cracker.
jay0109 wrote: » At least 11 steps for the 1st goal. And a square ball for the 2nd. Hope Mayo don't use up all their favourable ref calls before they cross the Shannon...
