ProudDUB wrote: » He's such a lazy slacker since he became a mod. :Phttp://mayogaablog.com/?p=22909
charlie14 wrote: » Was it not a free awarded to Donegal for a foul on Murphy rather than a sideline ball ?
yop wrote: » It was for when Murphys head realised it was bigger than his arse and made him fall over The physio and support team dealt with him in an efficient and effective manner
charlie14 wrote: » My point was that contrary to what some here thought, I was pretty sure it was a free kick awarded to Donegal rather than a line ball.
flasher0030 wrote: » I have to say I haven't seen anything in Conor Loftus to suggest that he is going to make the cutting edge at senior intercounty level. From what I can see, he is very one dimensional - it is easy to dispossess him of the ball, and he doesn't have proper pace or strength needed at that level. I think when he came on as sub last year, and scored that goal and set up couple of scores, that it has raised our hopes that he is going to be the marquee forward we crave. And we don't want to let go of that fantasy. I'd sooner put faith in Adam Gallagher. With a bit more coaching, he has a bit of intensity, strength and more pace.
Suarezistheman wrote: » That's nonsense about Loftus. Not every player is going to be a marquee forward that we all crave. Look at the impact he made on big games last year? Kept us in it versus Derry, sublime ball for Andys goal v Kerry. The guy is extremely talented & hopefully he can fulfil his potential.
charlie14 wrote: My point was that contrary to what some here thought, I was pretty sure it was a free kick awarded to Donegal rather than a line ball.
Suarezistheman wrote: » Thoughts now?
Stoner wrote: » On the line ball, did someone interfere with the Mayo lad trying to pick the ball up anyway
km79 wrote: » I’ve watched it back a few times now and I’m almost certain that a defender got a block on McBreartys final shot . That block kept us in div 1 as much as the McLoughlin point ! I think it might be Hall ? He burst a gut to Get back as well
seligehgit wrote: » Watched it back again just now,don't think there was any block but Hall's pressure was invaluable in making life very difficult for McBrearty. It was discussed on the podcast the recurring theme that is the underutilisation of the bench. There definitely appears to be a lack of trust by the management in same.First substitution on 64 minutes,Alan Freeman introduced on 69 minutes. TBH I thought Michael Hall and Fergal Boland contributed handsomely in terms of bringing fresh legs. Stephen Coen really stepped up when the game appeared to be going away from us in the later stages of the contest.
seligehgit wrote: TBH I thought Michael Hall and Fergal Boland contributed handsomely in terms of bringing fresh legs.
seligehgit wrote: Stephen Coen really stepped up when the game appeared to be going away from us in the later stages of the contest.
km79 wrote: » Lack of subs was bizarre ! Coen has had a good campaign Boland has bulked up a bit and is the type of player the team needs. Reminds me of Dillon . Probably still not ready for a start though. Hopefully he seizes whatever chance he gets as we badly need another forward option . The Murphy dive was every bit as blatant as it looked at the time . Ridiculous decision . The Donegal selector who encroached as Boyle was going for the ball then was probably lucky the whistle was gone
charlie14 wrote: » Boyle himself was lucky, especially after last week against Tyrone. Had that leap into Donegal`s Gallagher been later in the game I doubt he would have got away with just a yellow card.
Martina1991 wrote: » People are always saying " if this group of players doesn't win an All Ireland soon they never will", but with the likes of Coen, Hall, Boland, O Donoghue, DOC coming through i think we'll be alright.
Bunny Colvin wrote: » Right now the players you mentioned are fine but there's no way they're anywhere near the level of the likes of AOS, Keegan, Boyler, Higgins and Andy. It might be a long time before we replace those lads.
Bunny Colvin wrote: » Yep, couldn't believe Rochford didn't run the bench earlier. The game was crying out for fresh legs to press them as we were chasing the game somewhat and were looking tired. Things ended up okay in the end but if we had lost that game, their would have been some criticism and rightly so.
PARlance wrote: » I don't want to be the person who is always sticking up for Rochford but it seems I'm becoming that poster. I think it's very easy to throw something like "bring on fresh legs" but I would always ask "for who?" or "what exact changes". Would he come under criticism for taking any of Doc, Andy, Loftus, McLoughs, Aidan or DOC off with 20 mins to go... he has taken off these guys before and he has come under criticism (Andy a few times, vs Galway last year sticks out). In terms of the bench the last day, Boland on for DOC as an early sub MAYBE but I would have doubts that I would be improving the team with 20-25 mins to go with that one. We were missing a lot of players, Barry Moran, Freeman and Hall (the other subs used) aren't stand outs that you'll be confident of saving Div 1 status imo. If / when we have Higgins, Cillian, Lee etc to add to the match day squad then yes I'd be harder on him. The reality for me is, there wasn't a whole pile of options screaming from the bench.
glack wrote: » Drake was clearly struggling with an injury in the second half. I saw him get a teammate to chase his man down because he couldn’t. I watched him when the play was well away from him too and he was walking gingerly on his ankle. No way he should have stayed on so long.
