Pogue eile wrote: » That was the one big positive from our final league game, our shooting was the best it had been for a long time. Will O'Donnell be available I wonder - have heard that it is a very serious injury and he is still in a bad way, if he plays I would imagine it would be on the wing, Shanagher literally cant play anywhere other than Full Forward. I would agree about Kelly, I think he will be out around the middle for most if not all the game. Lohan got things spot on against Waterford but they had months to plan for it and Waterford very foolishly in my opinion showed far too much in the last two league games, they have had only a week to think about Tipp and they probably have no idea how Tipp will line out from 8-15
formerlyET wrote: » Tipp v Clare on Sunday will have 3000 people in attendance after being upgraded to a test event
Mantis Toboggan wrote: » A test event with 3000 people!! What's the capacity of the gaelic grounds like 45,000, good lord! Absolute joke.
formerlyET wrote: » Unfortunately, I think the conservatism accurately reflects fears regarding the abilities, administration and vision of those in charge at Government and HSE levels for decades. Infamously, we can't organize or cope with very little in those institutions. If anything goes wrong, just like after Christmas, we're in ****sville in no time at all.
johnb25 wrote: » Also reflects the fear of a surge in cases like in Scotland, part of which is related to Euro soccer gatherings.
Mantis Toboggan wrote: » Tickets online available since 9, not going down but I'd no problem getting a ticket secured.https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/tipp0407sf
formerlyET wrote: » We have a young bench!
formerlyET wrote: » I'd be happy enough that John McGrath is in the half forward line - perhaps there might be a lot of changes or moving around in the forwards- but John is the stickman who is most capable of putting in a physical shift and has the engine to so. Unfortunately, I think the same will be asked of Jason - when he is clearly lethal inside. In fairness to Sheedy, he tried a few midfield pairings and nobody nailed it down. Back to the tried and trusted. Cadell for all his ability is not savvy enough yet, in terms of minding possession, just got turned over too much. The one change/injection of youth that really worked during the league was Barry Hogan and he is in. And I think it's the right call. Big chance for Jake Morris to push on now.
farmerval wrote: » Last year in the first league match against Limerick John McGrath looked outstanding at centre forward. It was only one half but his ability to bring others into the game and make the ball stick was great. I've no idea how we'll set up to counter act Clare. As is often usual the ones who were poor last week for Clare will be good against us, e,g, Shanagher. I really don't like the idea of Paidi at full back. I imagine he will foul a lot, a bit like James Barry, good in possession will take no chance on being turned and burned for pace.
FoFo1254122 wrote: » I fear for tipp hurling
FoFo1254122 wrote: » Sheedy has gone for what he trusts and what he knows. I suspect this is his last year. the age profile cannot be ignored. average age starting team 28 four players age over 30, three of whom are 32 plus. Tipp will not win the all ireland this year - this is the same team as last year who were easily beaten by limerick. We should be in a re building phase but sheedy has decided he does not want to do that - the next manager can take care of that. I fear for tipp hurling, We could be well entering a dangerous stage where we have to rebuild and that will take some years but also could be looking for a new sponsor which will also seriously affect how that rebuilding goes. last years championship was so short and teams had no chance to prepare what sheedy should have done is picked ALL youth for the championship. best of those U 20s teams. that was a big mistake by Sheedy. he should have known tipp could not win 2020 and used it to blood players so 2021 he would have a better squad. Where is Gr Browne, he should be starting midfield this year and we would be a better team for it. Liam Cahill must be manager next year. he deserves to manage tipp and we will win all Irelands if he does.
Ompala wrote: » Our age profile gets overplayed a lot. Yes, players will be slower than they were but they're also very experienced and have been through a lot. Paddy Stapelton spoke a bit on this during The GAA Hour this week. Also big game for Barry in goal - I do think it's the right choice. Hoping to see something different with our puck outs.
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