Mayo GAA Discussion - Part 3

PARlance wrote: »

Only saw the highlights but I thought Kerry looked wide open at the back.

Totally, but they will probably tightening up with us or make some changes. I'd say the long ball with the donegal lad slotted it to the net will not go down well.

PARlance wrote: »

You would expect that but I would also have expected Fitz & Co to have come into this League campaign with some sort of defensive system. Seems to be a continuation of the "go out and play" attitude from them. But I'm only basing that on highlights obviously.

They've a lot of quality but the more I see of Fitzmaurice, the less fear I have of Kerry.

It is hard to know how good Donegal are as well but I would never take anything for granted with Kerry. We tend to leave teams in a game when they shouldn't be as well but to do them again on saturday will really make my day

Audioslaven wrote: »

Totally, but they will probably tightening up with us or make some changes. I'd say the long ball with the donegal lad slotted it to the net will not go down well.

Looks as if without Murphy Kerry expected Donegal to set up defensively and not play the ball long.
Their full back followed the Donegal full forward out to mid-field and when Donegal lost Mullins to a red card, Kerry left him there as the spare man.
I cannot see them doing that against Mayo, plus they will most likely start a few more experience hands at the back. Especially away from home.
But then, what do I know.
With two points on the board they may be happy to stick with last week`s defenders and see how they get on.
They have some dangerous fire-power up front that will need minding.

muddle84 wrote: »

Didn't that kick off last year? I remember reading somewhere about 25 people in Hollymount signing a petition or something to try and start a standalone club in Hollymount again. Can't remember the exact details but I think the lack of use of the Hollymount facilities were one of the reasons given for the unrest.

Lot of insight contained in this tweet.

https://twitter.com/mwrsport/status/955530098349928449

seligehgit wrote: »

Contents of the letter seem to be entirely reasonable and sensible.

Which letter though?

I'm guessing there has to be a lot more to it than just a loan?

seligehgit wrote: »

Contents of the letter seem to be entirely reasonable and sensible.

County Board conditions for the creation of the new club.....

https://twitter.com/refcomeon/status/955721672597884930

It's all really quite pathetic.

I'm surprised with some of those named being involved, but not surprised with a couple of names there.

PARlance wrote: »

As Oldtree said, there are 2 letters. One from either side.

The Hollymount Carramore (H-C) letter seems reasonable.... "let's all pull together etc etc"

The St Comans Hollymount letter also seems reasonable.... H-C rejected membership of the club to certain individuals from Hollymount. H-C gained control of Hollymounts bank account shortly after they amalgamated but neglected to take over a loan that's still owing and individuals in Hollymount are trustees / still liable.

Only read the first letter composed by the existing club.:)

Like in most disputes there appears to be a large majority of reasonable individuals on both sides but the agenda is been driven by some hardliners.

Stoner wrote: »

seligehgit wrote:

the agenda is been driven by some hardliners.

The Continuation HC.

Backed by The Peoples Liberation Front of Hollymount?

What is the main gist of the schism? Is it (percieved) dodgy stuff happening to the bank account & who controls it, or is it the personalities involved?

Same team named as last week.There is one positional switch with Stephen Coen moving to centre half back and Shane Nally playing in midfield.

1. David Clarke - Ballina Stephenites
2. Brendan Harrison - Aghamore
3. Ger Cafferkey - Ballina Stephenites
4. Eoin O’Donoghue - Belmullet
5. Colm Boyle - Davitts
6. Stephen Coen - Hollymount/Carramore
7. Paddy Durcan - Castlebar Mitchels
8. Jason Gibbons - Ballintubber
9. Shane Nally - Garrymore
10. Kevin McLoughlin - Knockmore
11. Aidan O’Shea - Breaffy(Captain)
12. Diarmuid O’Connor - Ballintubber
13. Neil Douglas - Castlebar Mitchels
14. Evan Regan - Ballina Stephenites
15. Andy Moran - Ballaghaderreen

Team Manager:Stephen Rochford
Selectors:Donie Buckley,Peter Burke,Joe Keane and Tony McEntee

Oldtree wrote: »

Really looking forward to this one, and next weekend too!

Lovely morning.Expecting a very heavy pitch with all the rain recently.

Met Eireann forecasting a dry,very cold night.There should be a bumper crowd.

I'll skip the second half of the rugger and press record on Eir Sports 1.

DDC1990 wrote: »

Was down this morning for a look. Looks heavy alright.

Not expecting too much from a very young Kerry side. If we see the same fight we saw out of them last week then regardless of the result I'll be happy.

We looked physically outmatched by Donegal at times, and Mayo are another step up. On top of that the heavy pitch makes it a bit harder for our 19/20/21 year olds to skip away.

Now i'm not expecting us to roll over either. We'll have to be more defensive than last week. Scores will be harf to come by. Mayo by 4 or 5.

Given the amount of injuries mayo have I'll settle for just a 10 or defeat

DDC1990 wrote: »

Why do I bother.

The rest of the Mayo people have got over the crippling inferiority complex. Time to get over it.

How ****ing insulting to your own team that you scoff at the idea that ye might beat Kerry in a tight game at home by 4 points.

IT WAS A JOKE
I think we will win
There is no inferiority complex Vs Kerry in the league anyway

DDC1990 wrote: »

:rolleyes:

Good one.

Btw if you want a serious chat about it
Have you seen mayos hime league record over the past few years
Abysmal

DDC1990 wrote: »

I saw a stat in the paper about how good Dublins was since 2013 and remember seeing how ****e Kerry's was. Is Mayo's bad as well? Monaghan last year, Kerry the year before come to mind.

Why do you think that is? Mayo like to play at pace and MacHale slows them down? Or is it something to do with the amount of night games. Most of Mayo' home games seem to be under lights.

Our home record as mentioned in recent years is atrocious.Perplexing the reasoning,inclement weather with a slow pitch can't always be offered as an excuse.

I'm not sure if it's home town pressures.In recent years when the threat of relegation has become most acute they seem to pull big performances out of the bag with more of regulars back in the fold.But oftentimes away from Mac Hale park.

Our record under the floodlights is shocking.You're right we've played a large amount of games under same and what should be an ideal atmosphere and environment seems to have stifled them.Not sure if there's an absence of motivation and mentality of simply doing enough to stay.

We've lost and drawn a load of games to northern teams,your home county and two defeats to the Dubs including an awful spanking.Some stand out.An awful loss to Kildare if I recall correctly,Tyrone,Monaghan,Cavan were three that stand out for all the wrong reasons.

It would be nice to get a win tonight,that vital win against Donegal last year was nice to experience with a home crowd.

Looking forward to seeing Clifford and O Shea tonight.