muddle84 wrote: » Before this, Knockmore hadn't won a county title since 1997 (I'm aware you know this from following this thread). Would that really have a bearing on their chances of winning?
Hulk Hands wrote: » It's hardly rocket science to price club GAA. There's a fair argument that MM have been the second best club in Ireland for the past few years
Green&Red wrote: » In the history of the Connacht club championship only three teams have won their maiden county championship and followed it up with the Connacht championship, ourselves in 73, Mary’s of Sligo in ‘77 and Caltra in ‘03. Tradition counts A fair comparison would be when crossmaglen were stopped in Armagh, their county champions had lost the two previous finals, did nothing in the Ulster championship. Same second best in Ireland nonsense Edit: it’s not from this thread that I know we won in ‘97 :cool:
Green&Red wrote: » In the history of the Connacht club championship only three teams have won their maiden county championship and followed it up with the Connacht championship, ourselves in 73, Mary’s of Sligo in ‘77 and Caltra in ‘03. Tradition counts
seligehgit wrote: » Kevin Johnston is stepping down as Ballintubber manager. So all roads lead to Tuam next Sunday for the first of two must win contests to ensure a miraculous avoidance of relegation.
muddle84 wrote: » Is the game to be televised?
wirelessdude01 wrote: » See there is a video floating about that shows McGuinness training Galway.
charlie14 wrote: » I would not read too much into that. Both himself and Padraig Joyce have ben friends going back as far as their Tralee RTC days
seligehgit wrote: » Michael Solan stepping down as under 20s manager.
seligehgit wrote: » Speculation he might be appointed Ballintubber manager.
wirelessdude01 wrote: » Ohh I know that. Just shows that this idea that Galway will be this all singing, all dancing attacking unit under PJ is a fantasy. If McGuinness has any input at all then they are going to be defensively sound.
seligehgit wrote: » Anybody want to hazard a guess at a starting 15 for Sunday? Hennelly ( Clarke ) Barrett ( O Donoghue ) Mullin Harrison Keegan McLoughlin Durcan Ruane Diarmuid O Connor Fionn Mc Donagh Fergal Boland Mark Moran Cillian O Connor Aidan O Shea Tommy Conroy Love to see Aidan Orme and Peter Naughton involved.TBF Conor O Shea deserves to pushing for inclusion in the half forward line based on his club championship form. Not even sure if Harry's fit? The bracketed players are those I'd like to start but I think James Horan will stick with those selected in the challenge game versus Donegal. Merely speculating Mark Moran will start in Jason Doherty's absence. Lee Keegan may well be pushed into the corner. He'll be likely picking up Walsh either way.
flasher0030 wrote: » Doesn't Conor O'Shea play midfield for Breaffy. If giving him a tryout, I'd have him in the midfield and push Diarmuid into the half forwards. Conor O'Shea has been playing brilliant in club matches, but hasn't produced that at intercounty level. First thing, ask ourselves why? He seems to be the type of player who is intense, and the occasion may get to him. Maybe being a forward adds pressure on him, that he feels he has to constantly score or be deemed a failure. I don't know. But in a couple of challenge games, I'd throw him in the middle and ask him to work like hell - which is what he will do anyway. Throw the shackles of him.
wirelessdude01 wrote: » Harrison won't be involved this year. Also isn't it rumoured that Naughton has thrown his lot in with Sligo and that Orme hasn't been invited to join the panel.
wirelessdude01 wrote: » Any rumours who might be stepping into the u20 role? Solan needed a year or two at senior club level to be in with a chance for the Mayo role after Horan.
seligehgit wrote: » No word on same but there's talk that Paul Galvin may have piqued the interest of some Mayo clubs.
irishgeo wrote: » wasnt the rumour he packed up the family and moved west.
Green&Red wrote: » Orme is on the panel AFAIK
