Mayo GAA Discussion - Part 4

franklyon wrote: »

Would have been slaughtered though if he had missed. Think it was just himself who thought going for goal was the best option. Still delighted for him of course.

James Horan`s facial expressions do not give much away doing a game, but had there been a camera on him at the time I think the expression would have been the same as any manager from u12 up in the same situation.
The one that says "Oooh f**K he is going for goal"

grbear wrote: »

Yesterday certainly makes the summer look much more interesting. Plainly winning meant more to Mayo than Kerry and it'll be interesting to see just how much it brings them on.



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I agree with some of what you wrote. But!
I keep reading about how it meant so so much to Mayo as if we had the monopoly on that motivation. Kerry played out of their skins yesterday. They wanted to win every bit as much as we did.
The want or need to win had nothing to do with the score. We have beaten them twice in a week and, are a better team. That's why we won.

grbear wrote:

Yesterday certainly makes the summer look much more interesting. Plainly winning meant more to Mayo than Kerry and it'll be interesting to see just how much it brings them on.

Wouldn't necessarily agree. That's a good Kerry team that wanted to win, had the wakeup call recently too.

As suggested on other threads they might have an issue in the final stages of games. It could well be a factor. It was well worth testing the 2018 Kerry to the very end. Many talk about it being a fittness thing, but it might be a head issue. These new Kerry lads will have to put it to bed though.

Sebastian Dangerfield wrote: »

Anyone else think O'Shea looks a good bit lighter? I don't think he'd have gotten around the field like that last year

O'Shea is definitely leaner, lost a good few KG's Id say. Hennelly and a few others have shed pounds as well. Great stuff form Horan and his backroom team. I thought after the frantic 20 minutes burst after half-time both teams were getting a breather for a big finish. Mayo finished full of running & Kerry tired quicker. Amazing to have the likes of Boyler & Andy to spring form the bench. Never had anything like those options previously.

Stoner wrote: »

It was a good moment for Hennelly too.

I've been an advocate of Hennelly for the longest time. Those booming kick-outs are required in Croke Park, end of story. He got us up the pitch countless times. Horan has instilled confidence back into his game and you can see it in his performances. I am absolutely delighted for him because you can be sure he has been to hell and back.

Suarezistheman wrote: »

I've been an advocate of Hennelly for the longest time. Those booming kick-outs are required in Croke Park, end of story. He got us up the pitch countless times. Horan has instilled confidence back into his game and you can see it in his performances. I am absolutely delighted for him because you can be sure he has been to hell and back.

Yes indeed. I felt watching it back he looked a little nervy at the start, but he settled nicely and finished the game out strongly. He seems to have a good connection with O'Shea in the middle. He slowly seems to be regaining his confidence.
I am of the belief that Horan favours Hennelly in goals and will pick him come championship. I think the kickouts are more important for the running game.

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Congratulations mayo on a great win as a Limerick man I was thrilled for ye I'm far from a big football man but seeing as i was there I'd stay on for the football and to say I enjoyed it would be an understatement. Last August when we won the hurling it was the noise in the last few minutes that will stay with me forever if mayo ever get to win the big one i can only imagine what that noise will sound like going on yesterday. Again far from an expert but I think ye've a chance this yr. Best of luck

Foireann na Sraithe rognaithe ag Sorcha Furlong,Mark Harte agus Aodan Mac Gearailt.

Cad a cheapann sibh?

1. Shane Ryan
2. Eoghan Kerrin
3. Jack Sherwood
4. Keith Higgins
5. Paddy Durcan
6. Paul Murphy
7. Tom O Sullivan
8. Brian Fenton
9. Matthew Ruane
10. Mattie Donnelly
11. Sean O Shea
12. Shane Walsh
13. Peter Harte
14. Dean Rock
15. Conor McManus

Nil me ro shasta!

How on earth was Aidan not selected?

Enjoyed watching the game back.

Still got the OTB podcasts and GAA hour podcasts to digest.

Diarmuid was immense for that final 20 minutes but largely peripheral to the action earlier.His goal was reminiscent of his goal against the same opposition in the 2017 semi final replay.

As stated Aidan O Shea gets so many of the plaudits and rightly so.

However Keith Higgins yet again demonstrated form is temporary but class is permanent.

He was simply immense,when the going get tough...

Doc had an off day with his freetaking but he owes us nothing.Cillian return can't come soon enough.

It was a very nervy first half for the lads with much criticism of the fact we crawled over the line.Hopefully this will hopefully prove a cathartic experience for the team.

Every loss down through the years has made it that tad harder to overcome that psychological barrier much like Sisyphus.

I did note the wind yesterday but Aodan Mac Gerailt emphasised the strength of same.So in spite of all my doom and gloom a four point deficit was surmountable.We were creating albeit failing to take our goal chances.

I was very concerned our full back line was going to be taken to the cleaners but Chris Barrett and Brendan Harrison ultimately won their battles.Ultimately James Horan trusted his men to go man on man.

I thought our transition in the first half was a tad too slow and every wide and ball dropped into the goalkeeper sucked the collective energy out of the support.Every decision that goes against you,ball rebounding off the post and goal chance missed when you are seeking an elusive national title sparks a feeling of ominous deja vu.

At half time I was disappointed Robbie Hennelly failed to collect that high ball and missed those frees but by full time I was toasting a wonderful save,his overall excellence under the high ball and distribution.Kerry definitely targeted him under the high ball.

I am so happy for the lad who has his disappointments in the past.The call for the number one jersey come championship will be interesting.As many have mentioned I think James Horan will go with him come championship on the basis of his superior distribution.

Young James Carr deserves many plaudits for kick starting the fight back in the second half.I recall the young Ardagh man scoring the goal that ultimately won us the Connacht under 21 title in 2016 against the odds.Great to see a young man show no fear and kick a score off of either foot.

His comrades we met in Gills pre match must be immensely proud.The first man to represent Mayo from this relatively new junior club living on the doorstep of the Stephenites.

Although Lee Keegan largely stifled Sean O Shea I still think he's not quite back to his best.Although his manmarking duties hinder his natural inclination to attack he's not attacking at the same pace and his radar is definitely off when it comes to taking a score.

Matthew Ruane is fulfilling all that undoubted potential he demonstrated in 2016 with the All Ireland 21 winning team.We are a bit short of cover in the middle.

For a relatively slight lad Fergal Boland has demonstrated he is well able to hold his own in the physical exchanges.His ball intelligence and distribution is very good.

Much like Aidan Kevin Mc is a great man to win a turnover.Darren Coen got on plenty of ball but much like Evan Regan his shot selection is less than optimum.

Andy Moran brought a lot of craft and guile and ability to do the seemingly simple things very well whilst the game was in the melting pot.

Fantastic that yet another wonderful servant of the green and red Boyler made such a telling contribution to us getting over the line.

Well done to young Ciaran Treacy,coolness personified in delivering the killer blow.

It was great to see what seemed all members of the extended panel celebrating the win.James Horan as one expects has created an immense collective solidarity from 1-26 and beyond.It bodes well for the future.I am optimistic we have created a significantly greater depth in the panel.Same is necessary if we enter super 8s territory.

Wonderful to see the stalwarts of this era finally get some degree of reward for their efforts,they're a credit to our county.

There really is a different feeling when you clinch a national title even if it's not the one we ultimately crave as opposed to the loneliness of Croke Park after an All Ireland loss.Yesterday was a special day but will be soon forgotten when championship comes.

I lost my mate as he headed off for celebratory pints as I set off west in splendid sunshine listening to the wonderful Ed Smith's songs of praise.

Thanks to all for the overwhelmingly congratulatory posts post our win,I'm sure the ceasefire will end come championship.

Hats off to the Kerry supporters who were very magnaminous in defeat.You guys will be back winning all Irelands although hopefully not before we win one.

David Clifford is a joy to behold in full flight,Stephen O Brien an oft unsung hero was exceptional yesterday.Sean O Shea will grace Croke Park with his brilliance many times going forward.

I thought Diarmuid's speech was very understated but hit all the pertinent points,real quality.

I do agree with the sentiment that our ability to win the big prize will come down to our ability to maximise our returns up front,we simply can't afford that level of profligacy in front of the posts.Otherwise we'll simply have to dominate possession,a difficult task against a team striving for a five in a row.Not sure if comparisons with the unsullied are valid,elite fighters that they are.Irrespective of their anatomical isssues as far as I recall greyworm got the girl.:)

So let's head straight for that front door in Connacht as per James Horan mark 1 and as Father Tod has mentioned a hopefully more favourable group in the super 8s.

Hearing the Mayo New York game is being moved to Yankee stadium??

muddle84 wrote: »

Hearing the Mayo New York game is being moved to Yankee stadium??

What are the going to do ?

Play it as the curtain raiser to Yankees v Twins that starts at 1.05pm that day ?

God damnit

grbear wrote: »

Stating the obvious but we wouldn't have seen the same level of delight in either the Kerry players or fans if they had won on Sunday.

They seemed pretty elated when they beat Dublin 2 years ago!

seligehgit wrote:

How on earth was Aidan not selected?

It's difficult to get 8 and 9 from the same county in these teams

Stoner wrote: »

It's difficult to get 8 and 9 from the same county in these teams

Not for Brian Howard, and he didn't even play in midfield!

*edit: Referring to 2018 Allstars

Vaughan is a dodgy one. He's a great direct runner, but his kicking can be horrific and he can be responsible for some horrible wides too. That all said, I think Horan will pick him because of that running power and he's a great man for dragging opposition players out of position.
Seamie might be spending most of the year on the bench? I don't see Ruane losing his place.