Mayo GAA Discussion

It does say quite a bit about his character, and also a lot about the lack of character of those that choose to apply those labels you mention to him.

This is it. He is the most profile player we have, who most agrees is coming to the end of his IC career as he is 31. He still has a role to play and I would think the bad press he is currently getting will focus the head a bit. As long as he works as hard as the rest of the players and abides by the same rules then I can't see Horan having any issue. I think there was more of an issue when Rochford was in as it was clear that everything was not quite right.

However, there is a difference between Horan and Rochford, as Horan has form and the players know this. He will not take BS and will sideline anyone he wants to. There is no "i" in Horan's team and this has always been the case. This is probably his greatest strength.

I expect AOS to come back strong as this could be his last chance!! He has got his warning by been subbed so this has to be clear to him now. We had him down at our club giving underage medals two years ago and he came across really well. I really hope he plays out of his skin the next day and gets his medal. He deserves it and he needs to do this for himself before he goes, otherwise stuff of this nature will always be thrown at him.

My bad!!! Not sure how I convinced myself it was Canning!

You seem to have misunderstood the meaning of my statements so.

Big Games - Finals - Aido been very poor. Maybe you can find an exception but the norm has been second rate Aido.

Compare that to Keegan who has more often than not stood and been counted when needed most. Either way just my opinion, no need for the douche comment to my original post, then again this is boards so not really a shock.

The problem with that is in always feel refs blow up for soft frees against him. It's the curse of the big man, he can't get a free for love nor money and has the smallest transgression go against him. Seems to be a case of the ref thinking, well you're big enough to handle it. It's very frustrating watching so it must be hugely frustrating for him playing.

And if he got in first like you suggest, I'm 100% certain he would be sent to the line fairly quickly

"Aido has let the county down in every big game for years"

That was word for word what you said,there is no misunderstanding there.

It's wrong and incorrect,numerous examples were given by me and other posters.No amount of backtracking makes your statement correct.

If you meant Aido hasn't stood out against Dublin then that's fair enough,that happens to be mostly true but that's not what you said.

I dont really want to be getting into internet arguments but I'll defend Mayo players to the last (I'll criticise them aswell) I shouldn't really have to do that with fellow Mayo fans so I'll just leave it there.

Cant see flynn starting.

Hession was unreal when he was let off his pace is unreal

Have had that operation myself and there’s really no chance of Eoin playing unfortunately. He will be very tired, weak and hungry.

Any posters binging on the auld podcasts?

Like a staple diet since Saturday.

Mayo News as per normal,not as good as it used to be.OTB and most especially The GAA hour is very good.Love Brendan Devenney.Great analyst and a bit of a gra for us.Backed us even if it was more heart than head.Johnny Doyle is pretty sound out too.

Andy and Paddy is an enjoyable listen but I speak heresy.The podcast is nearly too Mayo and Dublin centric and most annoyingly it borders on a love in between the lads.Agree on everything...

Contrast that with my brief listen of the Second Captains World Service.

Oisin and Paul Flynn going at it,it was explosive.

Apparently it's been like this since the get go with this duo.

I've only watched the match back 3 times thus far.

Trying to put out the feelers for the golden ticket.Improbable any tickets will go on general sale.

The second captains podcast is the best so far imo. I think Óisín is one of the best analysts around at the moment. Calls it as he sees it!

Have any of you checked out the clips on @pauliceref ??? Brilliant resource for closer look for individual performances

All final tickets hardly ever go on general sale.

The allocation mayo are getting for the club's for the final is allegedly lower than the semi final despite the higher attendance.

It does illustrate a crazy system though. This idea of distributing the tickets around the country is ridiculous, to the detriment of fans from the counties potentially losing out. I'm originally from Mayo but living in Dublin. I played in the Mayo league and championship until into my '30s. But now I play GAA in Dublin, and train the local kids in the club. I love following the Mayo seniors, and especially for the past 10 years has been special and great times in Croke Park and across the country. But when push comes to shove, I offer very little in recent years to Mayo GAA at grassroots level. Do I deserve a ticket for the final in place of a Mayo man or woman who is out on the pitches down there playing themselves or training others. The answer is no. And same to be said about people in the other counties outside of those playing on the big day. I know if I wanted to be in with a ticket for a final if Mayo were to get there, that I could purchase membership at the club in Mayo that I grew up in. But I choose not to.

"But you put your hours in as a player and are now richly contributing to the next generation of players who we will likely square up against!😀"

Ha Ha for the above comment. Had never actually thought about it like that. Last Saturday in Croke Park, was giving the death stare to anyone in blue and navy, ready to attack like a savage dog. And next Saturday when our Dubs youngsters are back training, I'll be asking them to sweat blood in the name of Dublin GAA, developing them into machines to cast aside all that comes before them in the future. I'll accept being a hypocrite in this case!!!

where are mayo training now with mchale park now dug up?