Dublin GAA Discussion Thread - Capital Punishment

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 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 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

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)

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 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 !

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.

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 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.

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 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

Alan Brogan on OTB now