Who do you want to win hurling final and why?

PTH2009 · 16-08-2018 09:08PM

Limerick

Nice to see a different winner and this could kick off a new revolution

2017- Galway (at our expense ðŸ˜ªðŸ˜ª)
2018- Limerick
2019- Waterford hopefully or if not a non big 3 county

ChippingSodbury · 16-08-2018 09:35PM

It's hardship being a Limerick supporter normally. I was on the Hill in 1994 surrounded by dejected Offaly fans for 65 minutes having the crack, need I say more. I can remember sitting on the terrace in the Gaelic Grounds in 96 in the blazing sunshine with a roaring hangover at half time and we were about 10 points down. I think that was a low point but they rallied for a draw. I remember bringing my young lad to the 2014 game against Kilkenny and he turned to me when Shane Dowling scored from around 70 yds on 62 mins "I think we have them Dad!!" but I knew better than get my hopes up. Three weeks ago we were about 6 up against Cork in Extra Time and my buddy said much the same and even though we were home and hosed when Cork scored the goal, I couldn't breathe until the final whistle went. If Limerick win on Sunday, there'll be grown men crying all over the place (including me!). I still think this year might be a year too early: if so, it's been a great and very enjoyable season. I don't often wish Joe Canning not to get another AI medal, but please Santa, please, please postpone his 2nd until next year.

Bowlardo · 16-08-2018 09:39PM

I’d imagine everyone outside Galway will be up for limerick

kala85 · 16-08-2018 09:40PM

Any chance of putting up a poll like -
who do you want to win
Limerick to win
Galway to win
Dont care/ netural
Hoping for a draw.

Who do you think will win
Galway to win
Limerick to win
Draw

LoughNeagh2017 · 16-08-2018 09:47PM

puzl wrote: »

If I adopted those criteria, I wouldn't support anyone, including my home county!

They were grown men and kept kicking my seat, I was 9, I would say that goes beyond the general annoying fan

Dr_serious2 · 16-08-2018 10:04PM

Galway, because in from there.

Very fond of Limerick though, hope they do it another year!

I says · 16-08-2018 10:43PM

yaboya1 wrote: »

You started a thread asking: "who do you want to win the hurling final and why?"
Then selected Galway without giving a reason?

Limerick for me btw. The Mayo of hurling. Don't think anyone would begrudge them an All Ireland and I've been impressed with them this year.

Maybe it’s because I’m a Galway man would that do ya

Dyr · 16-08-2018 11:37PM

Limerick, the mothers side of the family were all Limerick and hurling mad. Have fond childhood memories of being brought to Limerick matches during the summer.

Hulk Hands · 16-08-2018 11:38PM

Bowlardo wrote: »

I’d imagine everyone outside Galway will be up for limerick

Yep, looks very much like 31 v 1. Amazing what the bit of success does, although Limerick have always been very likeable as far as opposing counties go at the same time. Surprised by a couple of posters from other Connacht counties though, always thought Galway was their de-facto hurling side given that dont have one (at the top end). Perhaps not

BloodyBill · 16-08-2018 11:40PM

South East Clare always support Limerick when Clare are out even though they are bitter rivals..as opposed to Clare v Galway where there is no real bite in the rivalry.
I also want to see Plan B put into action by the security in Croke Park. There will be a pitch invasion if Limerick win. 100% guaranteed.

Utopia Parkway · 17-08-2018 12:09AM

If we weren't playing them ourselves I'd probably shout for Limerick too but Galway are only going for their 6th ever. We can't afford to be giving any away.

I says · 17-08-2018 12:22AM

Hulk Hands wrote: »

Yep, looks very much like 31 v 1. Amazing what the bit of success does, although Limerick have always been very likeable as far as opposing counties go at the same time. Surprised by a couple of posters from other Connacht counties though, always thought Galway was their de-facto hurling side given that dont have one (at the top end). Perhaps not

They’re the counties that voted to uphold keadys suspension in 89 not that I’d hold that against them

Said no one ever

fineso.mom · 17-08-2018 12:26AM

Limerick. I was there in 73, I was 4. I remember being lifted over the stile by my dad,walking up concrete steps and the roar of the crowd.And a lady behind us gave me a bar of chocolate. We had a picture of the team over the mantlepiece for years after, between DeValera and JFK. I'd give anything to be there but will make do with the big screen in the local town. The emotion and hope in the county is palpable. And the players,for their determination,commitment and skill,they deserve it.

Lollipop95 · 17-08-2018 12:32AM

Galway - As a Galway person though, it's a shame a potential win has to come at the expense of Limerick. Same with Waterford last year. I think every Galway person (probably even the team themselves) would much rather the chance to beat Tipp or Kilkenny

Galway were the Mayo of hurling up until last year!

supernova5 · 17-08-2018 05:04AM

South East Clare always support Limerick when Clare are out even though they are bitter rivals..as opposed to Clare v Galway where there is no real bite in the rivalry.
I also want to see Plan B put into action by the security in Croke Park. There will be a pitch invasion if Limerick win. 100% guaranteed.

yea, a pitch invasion would be brilliant, always considered it one of the best things about All Ireland final day, would bring back a bit of lost romance plus stick it to the GAA big wigs....

jacksie66 · 17-08-2018 06:07AM

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yaboya1 · 17-08-2018 07:22AM

I says wrote: »

Maybe it’s because I’m a Galway man would that do ya

Maybe you should have mentioned that?

I says · 17-08-2018 09:35AM

yaboya1 wrote: »

Maybe you should have mentioned that?

Read the first line again

dastardly00 · 17-08-2018 09:43AM

I says wrote: »

Read the first line again

The first line of your opening post doesn't indicate you are from Galway...

I says wrote: »

Galway for me without doubt

paddyirish23 · 17-08-2018 09:49AM

Limerick all the way!! It's been too long a wait!! Roll on Sunday. Fully expect to go behind by 6 to8 points but once we not too far well catch them, it's when we seem to play at our best!

blackcard · 17-08-2018 09:52AM

All I am hoping for is an exciting game to cap off a great year in hurling. Hope the result is in doubt up to the end. If I had to put my head on the block, I would choose Limerick, last year I chose Galway.

I says · 17-08-2018 09:58AM

dastardly00 wrote: »

The first line of your opening post doesn't indicate you are from Galway...

Sorry pedantic pat I should have also put in the title what county you’re from,if not from the participating counties would that have made it easier for you to understand?

ChippingSodbury · 17-08-2018 10:46AM

fineso.mom wrote: »

Limerick. I was there in 73, I was 4. I remember being lifted over the stile by my dad,walking up concrete steps and the roar of the crowd.And a lady behind us gave me a bar of chocolate. We had a picture of the team over the mantlepiece for years after, between DeValera and JFK. I'd give anything to be there but will make do with the big screen in the local town. The emotion and hope in the county is palpable. And the players,for their determination,commitment and skill,they deserve it.

I think there will be tears win or lose on Sunday: just once let them be happy tears...

I wasn't there in '73 but remember sitting on my Dad's knee in '80. He still has the poster of the '73 team: by God does it need replacing!! I picked my ticket up this morning. I'll be keeping it safe and not bending/ folding it juuuuuust in case I need to get it framed and put on the wall for another 45 years

boardise · 17-08-2018 10:53AM

Galway a class side but Limerick's youth and hunger might just get them to the Promised Land. This is what I want and hope will happen.

force eleven · 17-08-2018 11:09AM

ChippingSodbury wrote: »

I think there will be tears win or lose on Sunday: just once let them be happy tears...

I wasn't there in '73 but remember sitting on my Dad's knee in '80. He still has the poster of the '73 team: by God does it need replacing!! I picked my ticket up this morning. I'll be keeping it safe and not bending/ folding it juuuuuust in case I need to get it framed and put on the wall for another 45 years

It's a hell of a long time, and I'll have the tissues ready if we win. No tears ever when we lose in the Championship just crushing disappointment .I've often dreamt of the moment the final whistle is blown and the All Ireland is won, would dearly like to see and feel that in reality. Look at the 73 pitch invasion and celebrations on Youtube after the final whistle.Chills up the spine, fantastic. This isn't going to be won easily though, Galway will be tough. Really tough.

puzl · 17-08-2018 11:54AM

Reminds me of a joke I heard years ago.

Pat's wife had been worried about him. "Jesus mary, he's spending an awful long time in the shower lately... he's clearly not happy and longing for it again".

"You should say something to him about it before it goes too far. You remember the last time, it nearly ended the two of you, and he promised he'd never get up to that carry on again.", said Mary.

"Okay", said Pat's wife, "I'll confront him"

"Pat, you've been spending an awful long time in the shower lately.. have you been dreaming of winning the all ireland again? It took you nearly 6 months to get over the disappointment the last time"

Pat looked at her guiltily... "no I promise I wasn't... I was just pulling my mickey.. I swear to you! cross my heart"

"Oh thanks God", said Pat's Wife.

As Pat walked away a serene smile spread across his face and his mind drifted off again "...... Tá an-áthas orm an corn seo a ghlacadh....."

ChippingSodbury · 17-08-2018 12:29PM

puzl wrote: »

Reminds me of a joke I heard years ago.

...

..... Tá an-áthas orm an corn seo a ghlacadh....."

ar son foireann Liumneach"!! Limerick, you're a lady, your Shannon waters tears of joy have flown.....

followed by "Low lie the fields of Castletroy..."

Hulk Hands · 17-08-2018 01:05PM

ChippingSodbury wrote: »

ar son foireann Liumneach"!! Limerick, you're a lady, your Shannon waters tears of joy have flown.....

followed by "Low lie the fields of Castletroy..."

Will be extra cringy if we hear a chorus of that if Limerick happen to win. To be expected though, Limerick people have been attempting to rob that song about a town in Galway for many years

yaboya1 · 17-08-2018 01:09PM

I says wrote: »

Sorry pedantic pat I should have also put in the title what county you’re from,if not from the participating counties would that have made it easier for you to understand?

No need to do that.
Just answer your own question and save any confusion in the process.

Limerick for me without doubt (I'm not from Limerick).

ChippingSodbury · 17-08-2018 01:16PM

Hulk Hands wrote: »

Will be extra cringy if we hear a chorus of that if Limerick happen to win. To be expected though, Limerick people have been attempting to rob that song about a town in Galway for many years

Low Lie The Fields Of Castletroy??

Castletroy is in Limerick??

:pac:

Who do you want to win hurling final and why?

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