Dublin GAA Discussion Thread - Capital Punishment

Slattsy · 28-08-2018 9:09am

Ze weather forecast for ze weekend looks good. Dublin always better with the sun on our backs. It's science.

diceyreilly · 28-08-2018 9:55am

Anyone else go to that brekkie in the Gibson, this morning with Bastick, John O' Leary and Owen Mulligan. Darragh Maloney host.

Was decent enough and free grub...

WanderlustIre · 28-08-2018 10:07am

diceyreilly wrote: »

Anyone else go to that brekkie in the Gibson, this morning with Bastick, John O' Leary and Owen Mulligan. Darragh Maloney host.

Was decent enough and free grub...

What was ir dicey

WanderlustIre · 28-08-2018 10:14am

Just got the ticket from PP there now. Finally

diceyreilly · 28-08-2018 10:23am

WanderlustIre wrote: »

What was ir dicey

Just kind of a preview of the All Ireland and a Q and A.

Gave away 2 signed Dublin Jerseys and 2 training tops.

Mossy Quinn organised it..

DoctaDee · 28-08-2018 10:33am

WanderlustIre wrote: »

Just got the ticket from PP there now. Finally

What's the queue like?, Gonna head in later

Trent Houseboat · 28-08-2018 10:34am

Was it a charity event? I didn't see any publicity.

What's the deconstructed coddle in the Gibson like?

WanderlustIre · 28-08-2018 10:41am

diceyreilly wrote: »

Just kind of a preview of the All Ireland and a Q and A.

Gave away 2 signed Dublin Jerseys and 2 training tops.

Mossy Quinn organised it..

Oh heard of it passing. Was it good yaa?

WanderlustIre · 28-08-2018 10:42am

DoctaDee wrote: »

What's the queue like?, Gonna head in later

Not bad mate. I didnt trust the "please dont que before the ticket office opens" line that was spun. So I went in and there was only 20 odd of us.

DoctaDee · 28-08-2018 10:56am

WanderlustIre wrote: »

Not bad mate. I didnt trust the "please dont que before the ticket office opens" line that was spun. So I went in and there was only 20 odd of us.

Grand ta, I lack the same sense of urgency since I went back to the terrace ticket - tho there's still the nagging doubt I'll get a nally - used to really annoy me that after spending the bulk of the summer in the lower Cusack, finals threw you up in the gods - 2015 we were nearer the north strand than the pitch :rolleyes:

diceyreilly · 28-08-2018 11:06am

WanderlustIre wrote: »

Oh heard of it passing. Was it good yaa?

Was alright, only went cos don't work a million miles away..

WanderlustIre · 28-08-2018 11:10am

DoctaDee wrote: »

Grand ta, I lack the same sense of urgency since I went back to the terrace ticket - tho there's still the nagging doubt I'll get a nally - used to really annoy me that after spending the bulk of the summer in the lower Cusack, finals threw you up in the gods - 2015 we were nearer the north strand than the pitch :rolleyes:

Funnily enough i always end up decent enough seated. I always manage to pull a ticket or 2 from the club. So do have a choice come the sunday.

ProudDUB · 28-08-2018 12:46pm

Was in the ticket office around 11. No queue at all. Just me and two other lucky souls collecting our tickets. They did have a security guard on the door though, so maybe they are expecting big crowds at lunch time and when people get off work.

Or it may have been the advance look out for Ger Brennan. I saw him in there 2 years ago collecting the UCD allocation and he had cash coming out of his ears, pockets and assorted bags and envelopes. Good luck to anyone who tries to mug Ger Brennan btw.

WanderlustIre · 28-08-2018 1:19pm

ProudDUB wrote: »

Was in the ticket office around 11. No queue at all. Just me and two other lucky souls collecting our tickets. They did have a security guard on the door though, so maybe they are expecting big crowds at lunch time and when people get off work.

Or it may have been the advance look out for Ger Brennan. I saw him in there 2 years ago collecting the UCD allocation and he had cash coming out of his ears, pockets and assorted bags and envelopes. Good luck to anyone who tries to mug Ger Brennan btw.

I was there 950 there was 20 odd waiting. Ger is no Cian O Sullivan haha

DoctaDee · 28-08-2018 1:55pm

DoctaDee wrote: »

What's the queue like?, Gonna head in later

There and back within an hour - my jaysis talk about low key, was only myself another fella and an older woman - tho I think she was looking for guineys

WanderlustIre · 28-08-2018 2:37pm

DoctaDee wrote: »

There and back within an hour - my jaysis talk about low key, was only myself another fella and an older woman - tho I think she was looking for guineys

Last year was huge crowd genuinely think there will e empty seats

Bonniedog · 28-08-2018 2:44pm

WanderlustIre wrote: »

Last year was huge crowd genuinely think there will e empty seats

I doubt that but would imagine that anyone currently without a ticket will pick one up on Sunday. Tyrone support is not as big as Mayo's and this final does not have the same appeal as any of the others since 2011. I would also suspect that Dublin will pick up a good few extras more than normal.

diceyreilly · 28-08-2018 3:15pm

WanderlustIre wrote: »

Last year was huge crowd genuinely think there will e empty seats

I wish looking for a ticket for the lad that drives us to every match, none to be found ( so far)

WanderlustIre · 28-08-2018 3:28pm

diceyreilly wrote: »

I wish looking for a ticket for the lad that drives us to every match, none to be found ( so far)

You will 100 percent get one mate. Keep ear to the ground.

I was thinking . On All ireland final day does anyone do any specifics? I wake up every Dublin match morning and play the same CD through i have for last few years.

ProudDUB · 28-08-2018 3:38pm

Big fry for the brekkie. Been trying to avoid fried food for the past few years, but AI final day is like Christmas Day. It's special & so is the grub. I usually regret it a few hours later though, when the nerves kick in.

Always go to my dads grave in Glasnevin the day before. It's usually his birthday the week of the final, so it's a nice tradition to maintain, even though the dates are off this year.

WanderlustIre · 28-08-2018 3:46pm

Always go to my dads grave in Glasnevin the day before. It's usually his birthday the week of the final, so its a nice tradition to maintain, even though the dates are off this year.[/quote]

I lost my son to an early childhood illness the week of the final 2011, some of the lads on the panel and clubmen gave me a jersey. This thursday and every thursdsy of final week since ive went and laid the jersey on the grave. Gives a nice feeling he is there at the final.

ProudDUB · 28-08-2018 4:15pm

WanderlustIre wrote: »

I lost my son to an early childhood illness the week of the final 2011, some of the lads on the panel and clubmen gave me a jersey. This thursday and every thursdsy of final week since ive went and laid the jersey on the grave. Gives a nice feeling he is there at the final.

Ah that's lovely. I'm very sorry for your loss.

This time of year really makes us feel connected to those who are no longer here to share these special times. My own father wouldn't have been a big GAA man (which is funny considering he grew up next door to Croker) but I got my love of sport from him and the rest is history. Most importanly, he also signed off on my going to the '83 semi final & final with the brother, when the Mammy (also not a big GAA head) had a monumental fit of the vapours at the mere mention of it.

Thanks Da !

WanderlustIre · 28-08-2018 4:34pm

ProudDUB wrote: »

Ah that's lovely. I'm very sorry for your loss.

This time of year really makes us feel connected to those who are no longer here to share these special times. My own father wouldn't have been a big GAA man (which is funny considering he grew up next door to Croker) but I got my love of sport from him and the rest is history. Most importanly, he also signed off on my going to the '83 final with the brother, when the Mammy (also not a big GAA head) had a monumental fit of the vapours at the mere mention of it. Thanks Da !

I was thinking of that. All ireland final day was always huge for an has always had emotional attachment. I know a guy(if anyone is connected to Kilmacud Crokes will know who this is) he plays damien Dempsey version of Rainy night in soho for all those who passed away and couldnt attend hes the purple and yellow with all the names on it.

I swear it brings it out in us hahah

donkey balls · 28-08-2018 11:20pm

Slattsy wrote: »

This time next week I'll either be waking up with a hangover or waking up with a hangover.

Hope you all have Monday booked off work.

Booked the 2 days off last October to be on the safe side the aul lad forgot about the dates changing and my Ma booked a holiday so he wont be here for the final, So his ticket going to my other half as requested by the aul lad.

gormdubhgorm · 29-08-2018 10:26am

Vinny and Seanan on this AI preview.

https://audioboom.com/posts/6987200-blue-is-the-colour-50

Vinny on particular form.

CatInABox · 29-08-2018 10:45am

It's time to get down to the serious questions now lads: what jersey to wear? The 83 retro replica, or the modern AIG one?

salmocab · 29-08-2018 10:59am

CatInABox wrote: »

It's time to get down to the serious questions now lads: what jersey to wear? The 83 retro replica, or the modern AIG one?

Every sports fan knows you wear a jersey from years ago but not the retro, you buy a new jersey and leave it in the wardrobe for 10 or so years then pull it out and boom people know your the real deal.

Bonniedog · 29-08-2018 11:13am

CatInABox wrote: »

It's time to get down to the serious questions now lads: what jersey to wear? The 83 retro replica, or the modern AIG one?

Gok Won has special programme on this tonight.

Think I shall go with the 1995 Keith Barr no. 6 tribute number. Given the opposition and all

yobr · 29-08-2018 11:28am

CatInABox wrote: »

It's time to get down to the serious questions now lads: what jersey to wear? The 83 retro replica, or the modern AIG one?

The lucky one....

Grandeeod · 29-08-2018 11:54am

yobr wrote: »

The lucky one....

Same here. It broke a 16 year barren spell and only let me down once when the Wizard of Donegal cast a spell on it.

WanderlustIre · 29-08-2018 11:59am

Grandeeod wrote: »

Same here. It broke a 16 year barren spell and only let me down once when the Wizard of Donegal cast a spell on it.

Dont bring that up

DoctaDee · 29-08-2018 12:33pm

I've a lucky half sleeved jacket that's seen me through AI's, underage championships but it has slumped in a Feile final .. i guess it's only for ages 15 and upwards ..

Trent Houseboat · 29-08-2018 12:33pm

The one that fits(or the one that nearly fits the most).

Ray Bloody Purchase · 29-08-2018 12:46pm

Nevermind all that lads. The All-Ireland is only a minor event...

Who will manage Mayo next????

:P

Grandeeod · 29-08-2018 1:02pm

WanderlustIre wrote: »

Dont bring that up

Its grand. I had it exorcised.

ProudDUB · 29-08-2018 1:27pm

I am barred from all discussions about AI final attire, after the unfortunate family Christening in 2013, where I was proudly declared I was going to be wearing the same lucky underwear (as well as Dubs tshirt and jeans) from 2011.

They had been laundered and set aside since, but I neglected to mention that moderately important fact at the time.

I haven't been let live it down since.

Slattsy · 29-08-2018 2:01pm

CatInABox wrote: »

It's time to get down to the serious questions now lads: what jersey to wear? The 83 retro replica, or the modern AIG one?

Tough one, hard to call between me Celtic or Liverpool one.

Gael85 · 29-08-2018 3:07pm

Slattsy wrote: »

Tough one, hard to call between me Celtic or Liverpool one.

Celtic are playing at one on sunday. I wonder will they put back the Dublin match?:D:D

ProudDUB · 29-08-2018 3:08pm

Gael85 wrote: »

Celtic are playing at one on sunday. I wonder will they put back the Dublin match?:D:D

Why would they? Are Donegal playing in the final and I missed the memo?

BonnieSituation · 29-08-2018 8:43pm

Alan Brogan on OTB now

BonnieSituation · 29-08-2018 9:27pm

CatInABox wrote: »

It's time to get down to the serious questions now lads: what jersey to wear? The 83 retro replica, or the modern AIG one?

I love wearing my 95 special to all matches. But because I wore my 2001/02 yoke to the final in 2011. I have continued to wear that in all finals since.

So like last year, I'll wear the 95 into town and switch to the 11 with my brother and then after the game is over and Sam is secured I'll switch back.

In 2016 I wore the 95 to the first final and we all know what happened then.

F**k Jim's system, it's my jersey is what keeps Sam in the metropolitan district.

---

Speaking of Sunday, today was the first day I actually felt anything about the match.

COYBIB

BonnieSituation · 29-08-2018 9:30pm

Slattsy wrote: »

Tough one, hard to call between me Celtic or Liverpool one.

Those reports are mounting up dear boy

Slattsy · 29-08-2018 10:22pm

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Those reports are mounting up dear boy

I don't have a ****ing Celtic jersey but I'll admit to owning a Liverpool jersey! I can't wear a Dublin jersey playing 5 aside with the lads know can I.

ProudDUB · 29-08-2018 10:27pm

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Alan Brogan on OTB now

Standout moment was asking him when Jim Gavin is going to step down as Dublin manager.

gormdubhgorm · 29-08-2018 10:38pm

This is the strangest All-Ireland build up ever.
The Dubs could do 4 in a row FOUR in a bleedin' row!
I never thought I would live to see back-to-back never mind four in a row.

It will be historic. Yet because of how far ahead Dublin are and how far behind the other counties are -
It is just made to look so easy.
It is almost assumed Dublin are going to win it is a question of how much.
I have never been as confident going into an AI in my life, at the back of my mind all I can think of is can they do five to beat that Kingdom crowd, with the notions?
The possibility of losing has not even entered my mind.

I trust Jim, I trust the process...until the lights decline I'll remember the Dubs in these rare auld times.

frankled · 29-08-2018 10:56pm

Doing the usual routine of watching all Dublin final DVDs from this decade (workload increasing each year).

One common theme that gets me angry watching them back each time is Martin Carney's biased commentary. Every contentious decision should go against the Dubs, every decision against them doesn't get questioned and quite a few decisions in our favour get questioned.

I suppose I should get used to it now, and shouldnt' be surprised given that he is a Donegal man who defected to Mayo- but still- drives me mad. Search for his Midwest Radio commentary of last year and the drawn semi final in 2016 between Kerry and Mayo- mental stuff.

Anyway, Up the Dubs- can't wait for Sunday.

Bonniedog · 29-08-2018 11:13pm

gormdubhgorm wrote: »

This is the strangest All-Ireland build up ever.
The Dubs could do 4 in a row FOUR in a bleedin' row!
I never thought I would live to see back-to-back never mind four in a row.

It will be historic. Yet because of how far ahead Dublin are and how far behind the other counties are -
It is just made to look so easy.
It is almost assumed Dublin are going to win it is a question of how much.
I have never been as confident going into an AI in my life, at the back of my mind all I can think of is can they do five to beat that Kingdom crowd, with the notions?
The possibility of losing has not even entered my mind.

I trust Jim, I trust the process...until the lights decline I'll remember the Dubs in these rare auld times.

You're not in the Church of Scientology by any chance?

gormdubhgorm · 29-08-2018 11:26pm

Bonniedog wrote: »

You're not in the Church of Scientology by any chance?

I heard Tom Cruise will be on the Hill along with Travolta

ProudDUB · 29-08-2018 11:32pm

frankled wrote: »

Doing the usual routine of watching all Dublin final DVDs from this decade (workload increasing each year).

One common theme that gets me angry watching them back each time is Martin Carney's biased commentary. Every contentious decision should go against the Dubs, every decision against them doesn't get questioned and quite a few decisions in our favour get questioned.

I suppose I should get used to it now, and shouldnt' be surprised given that he is a Donegal man who defected to Mayo- but still- drives me mad. Search for his Midwest Radio commentary of last year and the drawn semi final in 2016 between Kerry and Mayo- mental stuff.

Anyway, Up the Dubs- can't wait for Sunday.

Oh I don't have to search for it. I have the link of the last 10 minutes bookmarked and saved. 18 carat comedy gold !

Great idea for a drinking game. Swally a shot every time either one of them says the word "cruel."

BonnieSituation · 29-08-2018 11:38pm

ProudDUB wrote: »

Oh I don't have to search for it. I have the link of the last 10 minutes bookmarked and saved. 18 carat comedy gold !

Schtick it up there Bai.

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