Green&Red wrote: » I think physically we’ll have too much for them, other than O’Riordan, Horan might even decide he needs Aidan out to compete with him But again I think Cork made him look good. No doubt he’s an amazing athlete but we’ve seen first hand that it’s tough to carry your football skills when you’re playing Aussie rules, he’s five years gone. He should be able to compete with actual footballers, even more so when you consider he’s only had two months to get up to speed We saw Fox winning a dirty ball against cork to set up a score. With McLoughlin, Diarmuid, ROD there I think it’ll be Mayo winning those breaks
wirelessdude01 wrote: » Last year wasn't a rumour. There was very much a last minute deal done to put all 3 opportunities, front and back of jersey plus naming rights into one deal. Smyth's thought they had a deal done but rug was pulled from underneath them. Must be just a coincidence that Mayo GAA website has a page with an email address routed to the lad from Teneo, appointed by HQ for expressions of interest in sponsorship. Only went live in the past few days.
Cartman78 wrote: » Have been catching up on the Road to Croker podcasts from the Mayo News over the last few days.....excellent series I have to say especially for an exile like me who doesn't have access to the local news on the ground. The one about the GAA vs. Soccer scenario in Westport was interesting....growing up I can remember Westport being savage at soccer but fairly anonymous at GAA (apologies to anyone if I've mis-remembered that ). Wasn't fully aware of the Eoin McLoughlin situation either - a big call for him to drop the cycling. Professional cycling is a tough grind I'd say but playing for Mayo is no walk in the park either! Listening to the Tipp one right now from yesterday - glad to hear the journo from Tipp putting to bed my bullsh1t rumour from last week about the hurlers rocking up. Anyway, starting to get that familiar feeling of excitement/dread yet again.....will have the green and red flag out here in Limerick at the weekend either way
Paddico wrote: » Have you a link to these Cartman?
PressRun wrote: » Predictions for match ups?
km79 wrote: » Weirdest “build up” ever The first semi is in less than 48 hours and there isn’t a peep about it
seligehgit wrote: » I have heard stories of hard core supporters who are heading up to watch the match in and around Croker.
seligehgit wrote: » An incredible low key buildup to an All Ireland semi final,in fact the lowest key ever.Absolutely no harm at all.We know within all counties there is a section of the support base who can be a tad OTT. A number of factors I believe. The restrictions relating to the pandemic and resultant behind closed doors nature of the contest. Our familiarity with semi finals and the relatively unfamiliarity of our semi final opponents who are more closely associated with the sliotar. Finally and I believe most importantly the sadly sense of gloomy inevitability within the country not just Mayo that an nearly unstoppable juggernaut ak Dublin likely awaits the winners. Who said Mayo people were the definition of optimists?!:D I have heard stories of hard core supporters who are heading up to watch the match in and around Croker. Pour moi putting the flag on the car, listening to every match related podcast under the sun and sitting back to watch my heart go into near cardiac arrest on Sunday will suffice on this occasion. A final appearance now that a different matter entirely.
naughto wrote: » Have heard the same hotel rooms being booked
wirelessdude01 wrote: » I have heard of a few idiots that have hotels booked in Dublin for the weekend of the final.
Green&Red wrote: » You mean you haven’t City West booked?
Green&Red wrote: » Listened to a few more podcasts this morning Irish Examiner was excellent, had Rochford and McConville on, bth very impressive. They didn't spare Rochford with the questions. Talked about decisions he had made and he brought up '16 replay and dropping Clarke, playing AOS full back. Also asked him what went wrong with Donegal this year. Really excellent listen Listened to Wolly's, he had Brian Lacey on, he was part of the tipp backroom team in '16, possibly the worst pundit I've ever heard, and thats saying something having listened to Dessie Dolan Had reason to speak to Jimmy Feehan too, very relaxed and measured, certainly didnt get the impression he was daunted in the slightest by Mayo. Worried me slightly how relaxed he was!
Coillte_Bhoy wrote: » Why are they idiots? Wouldnt appeal to me but each to their own, booked a table in a local hotel for the final today, they're booked solid for Sunday*
Fr Tod Umptious wrote: » And this is the madness of it all. Don't let anyone into a huge open stadium but no bother filling a hotel function room with booze flowing. *No issue with the poster by the way, just pointing out the silliness of the policy.
Coillte_Bhoy wrote: » Ys i agree and well tbh im a bit apprehensive, will wait and see what they are going to do (the hotel) if its just normal capacity for dinner etc, then fine as i knew the exact table i wanted and if that wasnt available i wouldn't have taken any others. Ive no interest or wish to be in a packed premises
km79 wrote: » I’m the same I’d be too apprehensive If we get there ill be watching at home . Maybe with one other household at most
Coillte_Bhoy wrote: » Cant remember the last time i watched a big Mayo game at home, the odd time i wouldnt be at game, id always go to the pub for the atmosphere and buzz. Can watch it properly later at home
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