naughto wrote: » Fu1ck O'Shea spilian **** all the Kerry team the time for us is now we need to keep doing what we have being doing The running off the shoulder was unreal. I still stand by what I said about rochford Re team selection subs what not. But let's but that on hold and soak up yesterday's performance can we take the kingdom in Crocker I don't see why not but it's going to be one hell of a battle
keane2097 wrote: » You would have to be pretty stupid to take 13/2. Mayo are 9/4 to beat Kerry, which means for 13/2 to work out they are being made even money to win the final. Even bringing draws into it you would be miles and miles better off backing them to qualify vs Kerry then putting the winnings on the final.
km79 wrote: » I went with POTY bet Instead Rationale was if mayo win the AI one of them will get POTY and for mayo to win the AI aidan O shea will have to play well so should be in with a great shout I backed Cillian last year with same thinking though !
km79 wrote: » Tomas o se wasted no time building us up and talking Kerry down
Shurimgreat wrote: » It will be a battle, but at the same time we need to watch out for discipline. When some of these Mayo players get riled up they can do anything, including getting sent off.
keane2097 wrote: » There's always value in the All Star and POTY betting around this time of year. For what it's worth your logic is the way I think you should approach it. AOS will be a shoo-in if Mayo take it down.
PARlance wrote: » 9/4 and then a little better than evens, 6/4 would give 13.5/2 You're getting the draw buffer too which on recent evidence is worth a couple of points. Won't be tempted myself but probably enough of a carrot there.
PARlance wrote: » Same thinking here. If Dublin were to beat Tyrone and Mayo to be Kerry then I don't even think Mayo need to win (as with Keegan last year) for him to be in serious contention.
Shurimgreat wrote: » I expect Kerry to use every last bit of cute hoorism in the game against Mayo. They did that in 2014 so we can expect similar this time around. Lets hope we get a fair ref this time who leaves the Kerry jersey at home!
keane2097 wrote: » The fact that Keegan won without winning the AI last year is problematic. Can't see Mayo getting it two years in a row after being beaten in a final.
PARlance wrote: » If Dublin are in the final then it increases the chances I think. They're generally looked on as team over individual. Probably share the load more than others. If it was Tyrone and they won, then no chance. Anyway, best to get past ye first.
yop wrote: » The ticket emails out already! 40 snots for a ticket.
finisklin wrote: » Dillon lacked composure and sight of the game plan. The point he went for should have been recycled in keeping with previous passages of play. This was lost on him and he was keen to get on score board. The value add for team is limited as he was playing outside the game plan and like a headless chicken. It undermines the team spirit, collectiveness that is so crucial within the group. My point is that this time could have been afforded to Regan or Boland, up and coming players who need experience.
Squatman wrote: » Agree with most of what you said Larlance, however, I dont think Kirby should be getting leway - He has the advantage of watching 60 mins of play unfold, then start fresh against tired opposition, and then kicks venomless shots. he proves time and time again that 62 mins is too early for him to be coming on. Same with Regan, infuriating when you see them kicking hail marys!
PARlance wrote: » I don't think he's at the level required at all. I just think that the game was over when these shots went in so I don't really mind taking the greedy option. Not ideal obviously, but not something I would get too caught up on either. It's more of a response to the Dillon criticism which I think was a tad OTT. In fairness to Kirby, right after coming on, he pinged in a great ball for the Loftus chance I think. But he wouldn't be a favourite of mine at all.
franklyon wrote: » if anything I think Barry Moran should have been brought on for the last 20 minutes. I assume he is still off the pace though after his injury.
finisklin wrote: » Regan is a confidence player, no more than any forward. He's not afraid to pull the trigger, which is same for Loftus and Boland to a degree. He hasn't converted as much as he should but that doesn't mean he should be discarded. Far from it, these type of players need encouragement and game time more than anything. Look at Loftus's performamce in the Derry game and what that has done for him. These are for the long term over the next year and beyond. The days of throwing in a young buck at this level and seeing how he fares is long gone. It's gradual immersion in championship game time and giving this to players in the twilight of their careers is regressive to the players of tomorrow.
