Mayo GAA Discussion - Part 3

Stoner · 19-07-2017 09:05PM

seligehgit wrote:

One hundred percent Andrews have him a torrid time that day.TBF he wasn't the only corner back that suffered such a fate.

True, did Rock score two if not three off him in the first half of the replay last year
And in 2014 JOD?

The experiment at half forward didn't work.

What position had you in mind for him seligehgit?

seligehgit · 19-07-2017 09:20PM

Stoner wrote: »

True, did Rock score two if not three off him in the first half of the replay last year
And in 2014 JOD?

The experiment at half forward didn't work.

What position had you in mind for him seligehgit?

Rock did indeed.

TBH in my opinion there is much revisionism re the job O Donoghue did on him in 2014.

Personally I thought it was a fascinating duel and although O Donoghue came out on top it was a great duel over the two days most especially the replay.Higgins still secured his all star that year.

Cue the legions of the kingdom ripostes to refute my opinions.:)

I'm not sure where I'd play him,possibly in the half backs where he can launch attacks from as opposed to the half forwards where he has his back to goal.He hasn't excelled in the sweeper role,not sure which if any Mayo backs have got a handle on the role.

The bigger question is will he start?I'm not so sure.

naughto · 19-07-2017 10:10PM

seligehgit wrote: »

Rock did indeed.

TBH in my opinion there is much revisionism re the job O Donoghue did on him in 2014.

Personally I thought it was a fascinating duel and although O Donoghue came out on top it was a great duel over the two days most especially the replay.Higgins still secured his all star that year.

Cue the legions of the kingdom ripostes to refute my opinions.:)

I'm not sure where I'd play him,possibly in the half backs where he can launch attacks from as opposed to the half forwards where he has his back to goal.He hasn't excelled in the sweeper role,not sure which if any Mayo backs have got a handle on the role.

The bigger question is will he start?I'm not so sure.

His experience alone will start him he is not as good as he was but he is out in front on what we have if you ask me.
The question is will Harrison start since his injury he Just isn't the same man only for durcan and boyler helping out on a good few occasions in the Clare/ Derry game he would have being found out a lot more.

Fowler87 · 19-07-2017 10:37PM

I for one would prefer Higgins to be used as impact sub. He'd be a real asset to use when the game is in the melting pot and imho we need to be bit more shrewd with how we use our bench. Worked well the last day

seligehgit · 19-07-2017 10:41PM

naughto wrote: »

His experience alone will start him he is not as good as he was but he is out in front on what we have if you ask me.
The question is will Harrison start since his injury he Just isn't the same man only for durcan and boyler helping out on a good few occasions in the Clare/ Derry game he would have being found out a lot more.

I thought he was very solid the last day out against Clare,definite incremental Improvement.

Shurimgreat · 20-07-2017 04:18PM

Has Higgins ever played "Sweeper" in the championship?
It might be his ideal position, as he wouldn't have to stick tightly to a man, he has the pace to make up ground and he is good at carrying the ball forward.

Shurimgreat · 20-07-2017 04:20PM

The closer we get to the Cork game the more nervous I am for some reason. Maybe its the same with every Mayo game, particularly this year. Its a cliché but Cork usually have one good game. They wont fear Mayo and they probably feel there is unfinished business after losing to us a couple times in recent years. This could well be the game to kickstart Cork's championship.

If Mayo play as badly as we did for most of the game against Derry, we will be out.

SecretsOfEarth · 20-07-2017 06:56PM

Shurimgreat wrote: »

The closer we get to the Cork game the more nervous I am for some reason. Maybe its the same with every Mayo game, particularly this year. Its a cliché but Cork usually have one good game. They wont fear Mayo and they probably feel there is unfinished business after losing to us a couple times in recent years. This could well be the game to kickstart Cork's championship.

If Mayo play as badly as we did for most of the game against Derry, we will be out.

I don't think Cork had a good game last year, if it's any consolation :pac:

seligehgit · 20-07-2017 08:59PM

I recall one of Limerick's finest Feargale guided me to a car park that was set up on the grounds of Caherdavin Celtic FC adjacent to the Greenhills Hotel on the Ennis Road on the day of that All Ireland Semi Final Replay that we'd all rather forget.

Nice location,any likelihood of anything similar on Saturday?

If not could one park at the hotel itself?

Fr Tod Umptious · 20-07-2017 09:39PM

I assume it's tomorrow night that the dummy team will be named ?

Oldtree · 21-07-2017 12:32AM

Some parking info on mayoclub51 from a last visit about parking and map of car parks in the city

http://mayoclub51.com/we-go-again-and-heres-how-to-get-there/

Some garda parking info from earlier this year

http://www.garda.ie/Controller.aspx?Page=20312

jr86 · 21-07-2017 07:08AM

SecretsOfEarth wrote: »

I don't think Cork had a good game last year, if it's any consolation :pac:

They weren't too bad against Donegal. Missed a few crucial first half chances

Agree with poster above am very nervous about this one. Id never write off a cork side

munsterlegend · 21-07-2017 09:03AM

You'd hardly know the game was on in Cork what with the hurlers and the new stadium.

Cork team is named tonight which will be interesting given the Kerry performance. On a lucky day Cork have a chance but I'd give it a 1in 10 chance. Mayo have too much know how, spirit and physicality. The difference between them and Kerry though is that Kerry have forwards who can translate possession into scores while Mayo are not as clinical.

I think it will be close but Mayo will pull away in last 15 minutes to win by 7/8.

Fr Tod Umptious · 21-07-2017 03:04PM

New Mayo News GAA podcast available from the usual places.

MaroonAndGreen · 21-07-2017 09:17PM

munsterlegend wrote: »

You'd hardly know the game was on in Cork what with the hurlers and the new stadium.

Cork team is named tonight which will be interesting given the Kerry performance. On a lucky day Cork have a chance but I'd give it a 1in 10 chance. Mayo have too much know how, spirit and physicality. The difference between them and Kerry though is that Kerry have forwards who can translate possession into scores while Mayo are not as clinical.

I think it will be close but Mayo will pull away in last 15 minutes to win by 7/8.

It's going to be a lot closer than that. Cork surely have a backlash in them or are they really that spineless? I honestly believe they aren't as bad as we are made to believe. Expect a tough close one, in bad conditions if today's weather is anything to go by.

munsterlegend · 21-07-2017 09:28PM

MaroonAndGreen wrote: »

It's going to be a lot closer than that. Cork surely have a backlash in them or are they really that spineless? I honestly believe they aren't as bad as we are made to believe. Expect a tough close one, in bad conditions if today's weather is anything to go by.

Conditions should be ok. It's more a lack of confidence together with poor management. There are some good individuals and no cork team will ever in their heads fear mayo unlike Kerry but i can't see them winning save for a sending off or scoring a few goals.

seligehgit · 21-07-2017 09:36PM

Mayo make their first trip to the Gaelic Grounds since the 2014 defeat to Kerry when they face Cork in Round 4A of the footbal qualifiers tomorrow at 5pm.

A win over Clare in Ennis last time out means there is only one change to starting team as Tom Parsons replaces Donal Vaughan from that win.

This weekend will be All-Star Aidan O'Shea's 100th Mayo appearance(54 league, 46 championship), he made his championship debut against New York in 2009.

The Mayo team for tomorrow's qualifier against Cork in the Gaelic Grounds Limerick at 5pm is:

David Clarke (Ballina Stephenites)
Brendan Harrison (Aghamore)
Ger Cafferkey (Ballina Stephenites)
Keith Higgins (Ballyhaunis)
Lee Keegan (Westport)
Chris Barrett (Belmulet)
Colm Boyle (Davitts)
Seamus O'Shea (Breaffy)
Tom Parsons (Charlestown)
Kevin McLoughlin (Knockmore)
Aidan O'Shea (Breaffy)
Diarmuid O'Connor (Ballintubber)
Conor Loftus (Crossmolina)
Cillian O'Connor (Ballintubber, captain)
Andy Moran (Ballaghaderreen)
Team Manager: Stephen Rochford.

Selectors: Donie Buckley, Peter Burke & Tony McEntee.

km79 · 21-07-2017 09:37PM

What stand are season ticket holders in ?

Mayo Club 51 · 21-07-2017 09:40PM

km79 wrote: »

What stand are season ticket holders in ?

"Season Ticket Holders will be seated in the Mackey Stand and unreserved seating will be in operation on the day."

seligehgit · 21-07-2017 09:49PM

km79 wrote: »

What stand are season ticket holders in ?

Doesn't say on the season ticket website, it was the Mackey stand for the 2014 replay.

mayo.mick · 21-07-2017 09:51PM

seligehgit wrote: »

Doesn't say on the season ticket website, it was the Mackey stand for the 2014 replay.

Mackey stand I think it said in the email,

statto25 · 21-07-2017 09:54PM

Team is out lads
1. Clarke
2. Harrison
3. Caff
4. Higgins
5. Keegan
6. Barrett
7. Boyle
8. SOS
9. Parsons
10. McLoughlin
11. AOS
12. Diarmuid OC
13. Loftus
14. Cillian
15. Moran

naughto · 21-07-2017 09:54PM

where paddy durcan is he suspended?

km79 · 21-07-2017 10:06PM

naughto wrote: »

where paddy durcan is he suspended?

No he is available and will start
I pay absolutely no heed to team named anymore

seligehgit · 21-07-2017 10:06PM

naughto wrote: »

where paddy durcan is he suspended?

Dummy team?:)

statto25 · 21-07-2017 10:11PM

I can see Higgins being dropped with Barrett going back into his spot, Boyle or Keegan into CB and Paddy into wing back.

km79 · 21-07-2017 10:20PM

statto25 wrote: »

I can see Higgins being dropped with Barrett going back into his spot, Boyle or Keegan into CB and Paddy into wing back.

Yep either Boyle or Higgins won't start

finisklin · 21-07-2017 10:39PM

Going to be controversial here. Caff to be dropped to make way for Durcan. Higgins to drop back.

Thought he has lost pace since his injury and against Clare he was slow footed. Sharp forward may show him a clean pair of heels.

TCDStudent1 · 21-07-2017 11:30PM

I'd be starting both Coen & Durcan in the HB line

yop · 21-07-2017 11:31PM

TCDStudent1 wrote: »

I'd be starting both Coen & Durcan in the HB line

Coen as a FB all day long. Height, strenght and pace. A bit naive yet, but he could make that his own for 10 years.

Mayo GAA Discussion - Part 3

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