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Mayo GAA Discussion - Part 3

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yop

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Caff was brilliant,close call him and AOS for MOTM.
Aidan has leaned up big time but again the abuse he took on and off the ball is ridiculous.
Clarke worries me, his kickouts lead to possibly 4 points.
Ruane looks very settled there, mobile, composed.
Moran looks lovely, first game out so wouldn't like to judge anything.
Regan could have got 2 or 3 points and his injury is unfortunate. Wish him the best with recovery.
Zippy, doc, Doherty, McLaughlin, Andy all did as needed.

Good win, and 2 points. Next two games will tell a tale. But I'd be all on for pushing for league final berth. Keep saying winning is a habit, instils confidence in the team ,fear in opposition.

The squad is strong, that's adding a bite

seligehgit

km79 wrote: »

I prefer not to read them hence ignore list unless quoted ..........
There are a fair few lads worried now alright after the reality check Dublin gave them last August
No extra gear even needed .........

Also I am fairly sure Charlie 14 is a Dub so it wasn’t even a Mayo supporter talking us up

Charlie 14 is a Donegal man and a very good poster to boot.:)

km79

I prefer not to read them hence ignore list unless quoted ..........
There are a fair few lads worried now alright after the reality check Dublin gave them last August
No extra gear even needed .........

Also I am fairly sure Charlie 14 is a Dub so it wasn’t even a Mayo supporter talking us up

Westernyelp

crusier wrote:

Dublin always have an extra gear for Mayo and can always finish them off. This young Kerry team is the threat to Dublin going forward and if Mayo can't beat Galway where are they in reality. Mayo are living in the past. It's February and the ****e talk from mayo has already started. A few league wins V the two weakest tream's in the league and a weak Tyrone and we have to start listening to this crap again. Groundhog Day!

Thanks Crusier. It's always helpful to read your posts as a counterpoint to the intelligent analysis in here. I look forward to the year ahead. Mind your blood pressure now. Would hate to loose ya.

crusier

charlie14 wrote:

From what I can see presently Mayo are one of the few teams that can go toe to toe with the Dubs believing they can beat them. I imagine there will be a strong temptation from Horan to field a side made up of as many old hands that know the Dubs inside out and lay down a marker. On the other hand he will know that there is going to be no place better than in their back yard to find out just what he has in those young lads coming through, with an eye to the championship. A tricky choice for him, but one that practically every manager in the country would love to have, but haven`t the luxury of the talent available to Horan.

Dublin always have an extra gear for Mayo and can always finish them off. This young Kerry team is the threat to Dublin going forward and if Mayo can't beat Galway where are they in reality. Mayo are living in the past. It's February and the ****e talk from mayo has already started. A few league wins V the two weakest tream's in the league and a weak Tyrone and we have to start listening to this crap again. Groundhog Day!

charlie14

PressRun wrote: »

I'm interested to see both line outs for the Dublin match. I'd say Gavin will field a strong team after what transpired in Tralee. Wouldn't be surprised to see Cluxton back in the mix. He won't want another loss.
Not sure what Horan will do. He could go strong as well and have a proper crack at them. Alternatively, it could be a good opportunity to give the youngsters a taste of Croke Park against a Dublin team that will want to win. See what they're really made of.

From what I can see presently Mayo are one of the few teams that can go toe to toe with the Dubs believing they can beat them. I imagine there will be a strong temptation from Horan to field a side made up of as many old hands that know the Dubs inside out and lay down a marker.
On the other hand he will know that there is going to be no place better than in their back yard to find out just what he has in those young lads coming through, with an eye to the championship.
A tricky choice for him, but one that practically every manager in the country would love to have, but haven`t the luxury of the talent available to Horan.

charlie14

RedDevil55 wrote: »

Think he means why did Regan go off injured.

Sorry, misread that. Looked like a shoulder injury alright. How serious I don`t know, but hopefully it was more precautionary than anything else with him just back after a serious shoulder injury.

PressRun

seligehgit wrote: »

Onward to Croker to face a wounded animal.Yikes I'd imagine Jim Gavin may start not far off his strongest available team to make a statement of intent.We've an atrocious record in recent league matches against the Dubs.I'd like us to have a real go and I believe that's how James Horan will set us up.

TBF it was a cracking contest in Tralee.

I'm interested to see both line outs for the Dublin match. I'd say Gavin will field a strong team after what transpired in Tralee. Wouldn't be surprised to see Cluxton back in the mix. He won't want another loss.
Not sure what Horan will do. He could go strong as well and have a proper crack at them. Alternatively, it could be a good opportunity to give the youngsters a taste of Croke Park against a Dublin team that will want to win. See what they're really made of.

PressRun

happyoutscan wrote: »

Wont shut me up, still wouldnt have him near the squad. But we wont fall out over it.

Caff may have had a good personal performance, but there'll be tougher matches ahead and I don't think he's reliable enough. Would have Harrison all day long ahead of him.

seligehgit

A solid if not particularly spectacular performance.

Our midfield hardly won one of our own kickouts off David Clarke's kickouts,likely to be a real issue if we go deep into the championship.

TBF Ger Cafferkey had a solid outing,a squad option but surely Brendan Harrison is in a pole position for the full back position.

Our full back line tonight looked a bit creaky.Eoin O Donoghue IMO should be a certainty as a championship starter.Chris Barrett is his main competition.

Stephen Coen was solid but tends to get a nose bleed when he gets within shooting distance.TBF his utility is working against him.It's doubtful he'll start in the full back line come championship,the half back line is ultra competitive with Michael Plunkett coming into the reckoning as a serious alternative to Colm Boyle.

Diarmuid's skilset is spectacular,his ability to handpass off of either hand,footpassing and another lovely second half score.His workrate is immense and distance covered off the richter scale.

Matthew had a solid if inconspicious inter county debut.I do believe his future is bright.

Fionn McDonagh impressed yet again with his willingness to get on the ball,his directness when attacking the goals.He has a beautiful languid style and took his score with aplomb.His lack of fear in taking on a shot was exemplified in his attempt off his weaker right foot.

Aidan O Shea is doing so much unappreciated hidden to the eye donkey work.His linkage of play is very good and he took his score from the mark in great style.

He moved between the full forward line and the full back position in the later stages.A truly selfless top performance by Aidan.He has never looked in better shape physically.

Jason Doc freetaking was on the mark and as usual his workrate was top class.

Andy Moran produced another performance that demonstrated why he is a former footballer of the year.

Tough night out for young Colm Moran who is in the infancy of what is potentially going to be a great stint playing for the green and red.

Very tough end for Evan Regan,looks like he may have dislocated his shoulder yet again.Hopefully it is far less serious.

He struggled to win his ball inside or he has a tendency to be lazy in his tackling leading to fouls.His shot selection continues to let him down.Unfortunately he tends to put the head down rather than looking up and oft it leads to turnovers.

Brian Reape came on and yet again had the confidence to take the shot on and take his score.More league minutes for Ciaran Treacy and James McCormack.A welcome return for Kevin Mc.

Good to see Seamie O Shea and Conor Loftus itching for action amongst the substitutes.

Big shout out for all the Cavan folk who made the journey.We'd a very pleasant convo with Dara McVeety's loved ones during the match.Lovely score to open the proceedings and he'd a very decent game while trying to hold down Aidan.

Onward to Croker to face a wounded animal.Yikes I'd imagine Jim Gavin may start not far off his strongest available team to make a statement of intent.We've an atrocious record in recent league matches against the Dubs.I'd like us to have a real go and I believe that's how James Horan will set us up.

TBF it was a cracking contest in Tralee.

km79

Quiet on here again..........must be due to the officials helping us to win again

kippy

Looked like Regan did the shoulder again alright which is unfortunate.

RedDevil55

charlie14 wrote: »

Looked more like a body charge than a shoulder.

Think he means why did Regan go off injured.

Euphoriasean

Who was this new young lad at FB? ðŸ˜‚

He sure looked like a lad I wrote off a couple of seasons ago. Imperious!

charlie14

irishgeo wrote: »

Did he do the shoulder again?

Looked more like a body charge than a shoulder.

Fowler87

km79 wrote: »

Caff MOTM
Might shut a few up
He is fine as a squad option
Some games/forwards will suit him some won’t

I don't know. Although I enjoyed Caffs performance as Cavan obviously targeted him and he stood strong...the big man was outstanding. AOS MOTM for me.

Well done Mayo and James Horan. Mighty positive start to the year

irishgeo

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

charlie14 wrote:

I have to admit perhaps a bit of bias, I know young Galligan (engaged to a relation), but that goal looked like a charge on the keeper.

Regan is lighter than a feather. Wouldn't be able to charge a wet paper bag.

Did he do the shoulder again?

wirelessdude01

PressRun wrote:

How did the young fellas go?

Moran found the going very tough, McDonagh wasn't in the game as much this week but still did some amount of work.

wirelessdude01

charlie14 wrote:

I have to admit perhaps a bit of bias, I know young Galligan (engaged to a relation), but that goal looked like a charge on the keeper.

Regan is lighter than a feather. Wouldn't be able to charge a wet paper bag.

naughto

happyoutscan wrote: »

Wont shut me up, still wouldnt have him near the squad. But we wont fall out over it.

Squad yes as cover for Harrison

PressRun

How did the young fellas go?

happyoutscan

km79 wrote: »

Caff MOTM
Might shut a few up
He is fine as a squad option
Some games/forwards will suit him some won’t

Wont shut me up, still wouldnt have him near the squad. But we wont fall out over it.

km79

tayto lover wrote: »

Mayo will be delighted with the officiating tonight.

Had one if not 2 legitimate points flagged wide
Good job it didn't matter

km79

Caff MOTM
Might shut a few up
He is fine as a squad option
Some games/forwards will suit him some won’t

tayto lover

Mayo will be delighted with the officiating tonight.

charlie14

I have to admit perhaps a bit of bias, I know young Galligan (engaged to a relation), but that goal looked like a charge on the keeper.

seligehgit

Decent crowd in already,if weather holds out we should have a more comfortable evening than for the Roscommon game.

Pitch looks in pretty good nick.

GAA Beo

The Cavan Mayo match is on Eir Sport 2, but not Eir Sport 2 HD. On my box it's on channel 871. Very odd stuff, I think some people may miss out on the game due to not knowing this.

Meanwhile, the game between Mayo and Cavan at Elverys MacHale Park will also be live on eir sport.

Sky customers will only be able to watch the match on eir sport 2 SD, which is available on channel 422 or 871, depending on your Sky box.

https://www.eirsport.ie/mayo-v-cavan-how-to-watch

naughto

SeanJ09 wrote: »

No the tv schedule shows that the coverage for the Mayo game starts at 18.50.

Ya he’s right

Always_Running

PARlance wrote: »

I really hope there are 2-3 dummy team selections there.

Vaughan for Ruane, Ruane can be eased in and a bit daft putting him in for his first start after playing Sigerson a few days previous.

Reape for Regan, because Regan.

Harrison for Caff, because Caff.

Hate being harsh on players but I'm not sure what's being achieved by persisting with Regan & Caff. We've built up momentum, it would be great to keep it going and there's very little point given debuts to lads in a weakened team... see how they get on with quality around them or you'll never really know.

Harrison apparently not on the 26 tonight.
David Drake,Eoin O'Donoghue,Donal Vaughan the other defensive options to bring in