Coillte_Bhoy wrote: » Was talking to a lad who is a steward there for every game and he said it will be strictly enforced, He's not looking forward to it he said,
seligehgit wrote: » Definitely an occasion for season ticket holders to get in early. Recall something similar happening a few years ago in the Hyde with much aggro. There were a number of unoccupied reserved seats for the important people on the halfway line.With all the furore the great unwashed were eventually offered seats. We were all unwilling to vacate the aisles and the stewards saw sense as they realised there would be an obvious health and safety issue with such a sit down protest.
Dr_serious2 wrote: » Mayo had their chances (several of them) Galway had a golden age from 1998-2002 and we won two All-Irelands. Ye have had your five years and repeatedly choked on the big day. Yes, Galway have been a poor team for nigh on a decade. I believe we will beat Mayo this year though. Even if we don't, we are on an upward curve and will win an all Ireland before Mayo do. You are an ageing squad whose race is run.
Hulk Hands wrote: » 2013 was the year I think you'd have been most justified in winning it. Albiet Dublin went into the final as slight favorites and had the slight edge in form having won the league, Mayo had dismantled everyone they faced that year. That was this sides peak imo. Despite good performances in the 16 & 17 final, hard say Mayo deserved it those seasons after getting beaten in Connacht and dodgy qualifier wins while Dublin waltzed through everyone on route league or championship. Impossible say any team had a tougher or more impressive route than Donegal in 2012 either. 2013 was the most deserving year. Although I do think if Mayo ever win it it'll be when theyre comfortably the best team in the country. That's the way to take luck or refs or whatever else out of the equation, be 6 points better than anyone else rather than trying to scrape close encounters as underdogs. Obviously very easy to say. Hard for a county lacking in self belief to go all the way without necessarily being the best however
km79 wrote: » Jesus they are all out early this year. The auld reliable “chokers” line being a particular favorite. The fact that Galway haven’t won a championship game at Croker in 15 years and their “performance “ against Kerry last year long forgotten . All I’m waiting for now is “”Galway play lovely football and their forwards come alive when they reach Croke Park”. Drivel doesn’t even do it justice . Same ****e last year and the year before when all they had to do was turn up to beat Tipp on route to an inevitable AI win . The rest of those summers was then spent waiting for mayo to lose at Croke Park which extended their summer long into September/October on Boards.
yop wrote: » Its funny for sure, the ability to troll all over the Mayo thread is second to none, must go off to the other threads and see how long we go before been pulled up on it. Galways joy is more on Mayo losing than actually doing anything in football circles in 15 years. Thats evident by the absolute knobheads who are posting on here at the minute. As for chokers, the Galway hurlers have choked many many years, lost the most AI hurling finals than any other team, so have a look at your own "chokers" before coming over here like a good bunch. The farce on seating with be a repeat of 2 years when my 70 yr old Dad and his friend were forced out of seats by Mchale park stewards. It would be shocking to think they would actually be able to engage their brains on this one.
ureds wrote: » As far as I am aware all stand seats are reserved for both season ticket holders and general sale.There shouldn't be the farce of two years ago but I wouldn't be suprised if season ticket holders were seated at the ends of the stand like we were 4 years ago against Galway.
TCDStudent1 wrote: » What exactly happened 2 years ago? I remember walking in and there was a big rumpus going on. I only heard one side of this as I asked the steward what was happening and where to go. He told me that there was a section of reserved seats in the middle that were distributed to clubs. There were people in those seats that refused to move. He also mentioned that the stewards were only informed of that a few minutes before I arrived (I would have een at that match fairly early). Was that it or was there more to it? I remember thinking at the time that it seemed strange to have partially reserved seating in the stand. Interestingly, for the Galway - Mayo match in Pearse last year, Galway season ticket holders were initially allocated fairly poor seats low down over in the corner. Apparently, some people complained and they were changed to absolutely great seats (not far from where the subs sit).
yop wrote: » We went into seats which weren't cordoned off, stewards were there and as usual my dad and his mate were there ages before throw in, John has crutches so finds it hard to move around. When the teams came out on the pitch then people appeared and told us to move, they reckoned that they were their seats, there was no notice on the seats, no tape around and as I said, the stewards had no issue. At this stage the stand was almost full, so having to find a seat was going to be tough. Eventually the guards and stewards forced people out, myself and Dad walked as it was not worth the hassle, they tried to lift the other lad out but he wasn't moving and held his position in that they didn't stop him sitting there when he arrived the guts of an hour previous.
Always_Running wrote: » Harrison played for Mayo in a challenge v Donegal last night. Not a night for defences as Donegal won 2-21 to 2-18.
yop wrote: » Galways joy is more on Mayo losing than actually doing anything in football circles in 15 years. Thats evident by the absolute knobheads who are posting on here at the minute.
Hulk Hands wrote: » Where exactly does "15 years" come into it? There seems to be a constant narrative that Mayo have dominated Galway since 2001. Both teams were of the same ability right through the noughties until Mayo made somewhat of a breakthrough in 2012. Galway won Connacht in 02,03,05,08 with mayo in 04,06,09,11. Unless there's some badge of honor about attending the "10 minute finals" in 04 and 06. Mayo have been the much more domianant force from 12-17, a 5 year period in the GAA's 133 year history. We won't mention the other 128. It seems we're allowed mention the past here, but only if it's after 2012 and before Sept 17. Nobody bring up the fact that Mayo only play one code either, not to mind other sports
Green Peter wrote: » In reality you have no response!
jr86 wrote: » Thank heavens any Galway I fan I meet in real-life (there are plenty, I live here and am involved in the GAA here) are in the VAST majority of cases extremely pleasant and any Mayo slagging is all good-hearted I know it's the internet and you'll get all sorts online fair enough and it's only fair to clarify they are in no way reflective of the vast majority of Galway fans
aidan24326 wrote: » jr86 wrote: » Thank heavens any Galway I fan I meet in real-life (there are plenty, I live here and am involved in the GAA here) are in the VAST majority of cases extremely pleasant and any Mayo slagging is all good-hearted I know it's the internet and you'll get all sorts online fair enough and it's only fair to clarify they are in no way reflective of the vast majority of Galway fans You'll always get a few eejits, and as Galway and Mayo is an age-old rivalry, some will interpret that in a bitter way rather than the generally good-humoured and mutually respecting rivalry that it's always been. My dad watched last year's Mayo-Dublin final in a pub in Tuam and said that 90% of people were cheering for Mayo, and the mood afterwards was sombre to say the least. That would be the norm in many parts of Galway. Personally as a Galwayman I don't think I've ever been more gutted at the end of an All-Ireland Final. Not even the ones Galway have lost. May 13th will be more feisty and aggressive than usual but the stakes are high in this one, and Galway have re-emerged as a serious threat to Mayo after a period in the doldrums. It probably won't be a footballing classic but it will be tight and tense and a real proper championship battle. This is the game that even the neutrals are looking forward to. Great to have a proper Mayo v Galway championship match with both teams strong and a lot riding on it.
blinding wrote: » Most sensible People see it for the friendly rivalry it is especially as one matures . I personally support any Connaught team once they are not up against Mayo .
Fann Linn wrote: » blinding wrote: » Most sensible People see it for the friendly rivalry it is especially as one matures . I personally support any Connaught team once they are not up against Mayo . Interesting point, however as a Dub I could never see myself shouting for my neighbours in Meath or Kildare, and likewise I can't imagine any Lilywhites or Meath fans shouting for de Dubs.
Fann Linn wrote: » Interesting point, however as a Dub I could never see myself shouting for my neighbours in Meath or Kildare, and likewise I can't imagine any Lilywhites or Meath fans shouting for de Dubs.
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