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Mayo GAA Discussion - Part 4

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The comparison was silly. Walsh could be argued as the worst of those three and Mayo sacrificed their best player on Saturday to follow him everywhere. If Walsh jumped into the first row of concrete benches around the edge, Keegan would've hopped in beside him. Hardly conductive to getting easy space and ball

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wirelessdude01

spakman wrote: »

To be honest, I thought we'd have noticed his absence more. Our tackling was excellent this year which had been credited to him previously, so credit for this year at least must go to the current coaching setup and players of course!

It was something that was very poor last year. Obvious an emphasis has been put on the tackle and trying to turn over higher up the pitch this year.

spakman

seligehgit wrote: »

Best of luck to him,he owes us nothing.

I know there was likely a fatigue borne of a longevity in our setup nonetheless I've pined his return to give that extra few percentage gain in performance which I've no doubt he'd bring.

Costs were obviously another consideration.

To be honest, I thought we'd have noticed his absence more. Our tackling was excellent this year which had been credited to him previously, so credit for this year at least must go to the current coaching setup and players of course!

seligehgit

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

I see Buckley has thrown his lot in with Monagha .

https://www.independent.ie/sport/

Best of luck to him,he owes us nothing.

I know there was likely a fatigue borne of a longevity in our setup nonetheless I've pined his return to give that extra few percentage gain in performance which I've no doubt he'd bring.

Costs were obviously another consideration.

wirelessdude01

I see Buckley has thrown his lot in with Monagha .

https://www.independent.ie/sport/

muddle84

seligehgit wrote: »

I spotted a post by one of our fellow posters stating he/she had been chatting to a Kilmaine native.

According to same scéal Oisín wants to commit to Mayo for a few years.

Great news if there's any truth to it.

To reiterate from a totally selfish I want the Mayo County Board to walk over hot coals to keep him within the setup.

I thought I'd read previously he was awarded a sports scholarship?

God be the days when a promising NUIG student could land a job in the P and T.

Certainly a lad as talented as Oisín Mullin the opportunity to earn a good living,bask in the sun and travel the world but hopefully the lure of the Green and Red and friendships with Tommy Conroy and guarantee of decent income can sate my selfish motives.

I hope Mullins and Conroy and whoever else of the new faces get offers they can't refuse with college and work afterwards and whatever else on top to keep them in the green and red.

If I was to be asked of a stand out memory from 2020 it would be Mullins and O'Donoghues reaction to that Dublin goal.

seligehgit

Deleted User wrote: »

When you consider they were spending 3 million a year in 2007(half from the clubs themselves) on over 70 professional coaches in the clubs in Dublin it kind of makes the competition not an actual competition anymore. I'll not be surprised in the least if they do a further 6 in a row. Several million in sponsorship alone in the past 10 years, 200 clubs in Dublin, Cuala club alone has 3400 members. Very hard for anyone to compete in that competition. Wouldn't begrudge any young lad like Mullen heading to Australia if he gets an AFL contract.

I spotted a post by one of our fellow posters stating he/she had been chatting to a Kilmaine native.

According to same scéal Oisín wants to commit to Mayo for a few years.

Great news if there's any truth to it.

To reiterate from a totally selfish point of view I want the Mayo County Board to walk over hot coals to keep him within the setup.

I thought I'd read previously he was awarded a sports scholarship?

God be the days when a promising NUIG student could land a job in the P and T.

Certainly I would not begrudge a lad as talented as Oisín Mullin the opportunity to earn a good living,bask in the sun and travel the world but hopefully the lure of the Green and Red and friendships with Tommy Conroy and guarantee of decent income can sate my selfish motives.

muddle84

Coillte_Bhoy wrote: »

My sister has posted a few photos of the her kids (stone mad Mayo fans) meeting some of the players today in a pub in Galway, said they were all absolute gentleman and were great with the kids, chatting away to them and signing autographs etc, really nice to hear. Glad to see them out together having a bit of a session too in fairness. (The players, not the kids):)

Any sing songs? Garth was wondering. Also glad to hear they got a few pints in!

BENDYBINN

Coillte_Bhoy wrote: »

My sister has posted a few photos of the her kids (stone mad Mayo fans) meeting some of the players today in a pub in Galway, said they were all absolute gentleman and were great with the kids, chatting away to them and signing autographs etc, really nice to hear. Glad to see them out together having a bit of a session too in fairness. (The players, not the kids):)

Sound lads by all accounts......celebrities in Galway as well!

wirelessdude01

Coillte_Bhoy wrote: »

My sister has posted a few photos of the her kids (stone mad Mayo fans) meeting some of the players today in a pub in Galway, said they were all absolute gentleman and were great with the kids, chatting away to them and signing autographs etc, really nice to hear. Glad to see them out together having a bit of a session too in fairness. (The players, not the kids):)

Seen that some of them were in Tom Sheridan's alright.

Coillte_Bhoy

My sister has posted a few photos of the her kids (stone mad Mayo fans) meeting some of the players today in a pub in Galway, said they were all absolute gentleman and were great with the kids, chatting away to them and signing autographs etc, really nice to hear. Glad to see them out together having a bit of a session too in fairness. (The players, not the kids):)

Duffy the Vampire Slayer

jmayo wrote: »

I can see why AIG sponsor them and the All Blacks.

They both have a cohort of fans that are a misery win or lose.
And they get the hump if everyone else isn't a fan of them.

I've seen a lot of people compare the Dubs to the All Blacks, which I wouldn't take as a compliment.

jmayo

Achebe wrote: »

All the usual stories about Aidan being repeated on the Dublin thread.

I can see why AIG sponsor them and the All Blacks.

They both have a cohort of fans that are a misery win or lose.
And they get the hump if everyone else isn't a fan of them.

wirelessdude01

Blackjack wrote: »

I thought he was playing Soccer these days?.

But yeah, he really was a huge talent.

Commitment required for Mayo League soccer isn't even close to what would be required for Breaffy. At county level he's been brought in twice if not three times, also was brought into London while he was over there and not able to do what is required.

Blackjack

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

Well he culled himself and no longer plays at all.

I thought he was playing Soccer these days?.

But yeah, he really was a huge talent.

Blackjack

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

Also why Michael Hall was culled from the panel last year.

Don't forget Liam Irwin in 2017.

wirelessdude01

WesternZulu wrote: »

That's why Henelly, Seamus and Conor OS are always the first players down on the team sheet.

Also why Michael Hall was culled from the panel last year.

WesternZulu

Achebe wrote: »

Oh, the Mayo team would win more if they weren't a bunch of fame whores, and the Breaffy players are the ones picking the team.

That's why Henelly, Seamus and Conor OS are always the first players down on the team sheet.

Blackjack

Audioslaven wrote: »

This is a problem when you lose. Everything gets examined by fans, media, etc. Its part of the package now and social media gives a lot of these a platform to do this.

The players have to be well used to it. It should be water off a duck to them and they should never take any opinion that is given in any format seriously. How could they take Brolly serious when they can see the fabrication that he is doing. If I can see it then the players can see this.
It should be all about what is discussed in the camp and that's what matters.

I can understand that it can be hard to listen to that **** time and again but when you lose this is what happens. I am getting it from some Galway bucks that I work with. In one ear out the next.

Don't waste your time with irrelevant clowns.

Well the players would be more than Familiar with Brolly's romantic connection with the 2015 backroom team.
I think a lack of someones organisational ability and incompetence, creating the resultant annoyance of the players as a result of that has clouded Joe's judgement.
I never listened to the Hector and Tommy podcast myself.

Audioslaven

Achebe wrote: »

Oh, the Mayo team would win more if they weren't a bunch of fame whores, and the Breaffy players are the ones picking the team.

This is a problem when you lose. Everything gets examined by fans, media, etc. Its part of the package now and social media gives a lot of these a platform to do this.

The players have to be well used to it. It should be water off a duck to them and they should never take any opinion that is given in any format seriously. How could they take Brolly serious when they can see the fabrication that he is doing. If I can see it then the players can see this.
It should be all about what is discussed in the camp and that's what matters.

I can understand that it can be hard to listen to that **** time and again but when you lose this is what happens. I am getting it from some Galway bucks that I work with. In one ear out the next.

Don't waste your time with irrelevant clowns.

Achebe

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

I try to avoid that cesspit. What are the top 5 they are banging on about?

Oh, the Mayo team would win more if they weren't a bunch of fame whores, and the Breaffy players are the ones picking the team.

[Deleted User]

NabyLadistheman wrote: »

The thing is in 20 or 30 years time when people look back at Dublin winning 9 of 10 or 13 of 15 All-Irelands they own't remember the players or there skills they will remember how unfair it was that the GAA doped them to the gills and what had to be done to rectify it. If it ever gets rectified

When you consider they were spending 3 million a year in 2007(half from the clubs themselves) on over 70 professional coaches in the clubs in Dublin it kind of makes the competition not an actual competition anymore. I'll not be surprised in the least if they do a further 6 in a row. Several million in sponsorship alone in the past 10 years, 200 clubs in Dublin, Cuala club alone has 3400 members. Very hard for anyone to compete in that competition. Wouldn't begrudge any young lad like Mullen heading to Australia if he gets an AFL contract.

PressRun

Achebe wrote: »

All the usual stories about Aidan being repeated on the Dublin thread.

Same as it ever was.

Blackjack

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

I try to avoid that cesspit. What are the top 5 they are banging on about?

Had a quick look in to see. Many are being reasonable. Others are blindingly accepting what Brolly has to say as fact, rather than doing any of their own Critical analysis, but it's the usual embittered and poisonous ones that are at that craic. Imagine how joyless it must be for them that the best thing they can do to celebrate the achievements of their team is to look for sly digs to regurgitate about their opponents.

NabyLadistheman

The thing is in 20 or 30 years time when people look back at Dublin winning 9 of 10 or 13 of 15 All-Irelands they own't remember the players or there skills they will remember how unfair it was that the GAA doped them to the gills and what had to be done to rectify it. If it ever gets rectified

wirelessdude01

Achebe wrote: »

All the usual stories about Aidan being repeated on the Dublin thread.

I try to avoid that cesspit. What are the top 5 they are banging on about?

TommyDe

km79 wrote:

One of my best friends work in Coke alongside him . Similar story

He's the quality manager. In that role he has to make sure every aspect of manufacturing is in line with regulatory compliance.
There can be no room for interpretation in that role - everything has to be done inside regulations otherwise he gets fired and coke gets fined/ product recalls etc.
So if course what he says goes in the job. There is no comparison with the day job and mayo coaching here.

Achebe

All the usual stories about Aidan being repeated on the Dublin thread.

PressRun

eastie17 wrote: »

The Brolly article is so sickening and cruel and unfair. It’s totally untrue and the people he’s attacking have no way of defending themselves. Problem is most casual observers outside of Mayo will believe there’s something to it.
I guarantee you those of us from Mayo will have someone quote this at us soon.
Last point in this, the people of Mayo invented the Boycott back in the 1800s, it’s time to apply it to that prick every time he is in the county and he’s there often enough. Don’t serve him in shops, don’t speak to him, don’t be inviting him to Club events when covid is over and for the love of Godckeep him off mid west.
Time for Mayo people to get behind our players and show him their are consequences to what you say

It is completely untrue and what's more, Brolly has a personal stake in discrediting the players that he won't admit to and he doesn't react too well any time someone brings it up. The stuff he is saying is honestly scurrilous and he shouldn't be allowed away with it, but the players have no right of reply really and he knows that.

I honestly hope that whenever Aidan O'Shea retires from intercounty football, he writes a book or does some interview and tells some truths about Joe Brolly and a few others. He's probably too nice to do it, but he'd be well within his rights.

wirelessdude01

We once played Crossmolina in a minor champ game. McD had a full arm cast on and obviously wasn't fit to play. Cross losing by 5pts to us at half time. He got a pocket knife from someone, cut the cast off, borrowed kit from another sub and came on for the final 10/15mins and beat us by 2pts. That is my overriding memory of the man.

km79

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

The rumours around McD were woeful as was the hatred some reserved especially for him just because of the hair and the boots

It was the same For Mchale (but actually a bit more so sinister when you about ) and Conor Mortimer (but he didn’t do himself any favours at times ! ) .
Most of it is jealousy at the end of the day .
I’ve spent years defending Cillian and am all weekend defending Aidan again. Defending them from mayo “supporters” . The sooner some of them jump back off the bandwagon the better