Dublin GAA Discussion Thread: Mod Note - No 'Dublin Dominance' chat allowed!

why can’t they just tell us when the matches are.
is it any wonder why the attendances are in the bin.

Louth minors beat Dublin by 12 points in the Leinster semi final tonight, worrying times about the talent coming through as Dublin seniors are looking to rebuild.

It's been a terrible few weeks for Dublin men's football. Last night was very comprehensive. Really important the seniors put jn a big performance against Galway.

Dublin fans have plenty of experience at this so what time would you expect to be leaving Croker after a Leinster final? Regardless of who wins we'll stay for the celebrations. Starts at 4.15 so you'd probably be walking out of the stadium at 6.15?

Depends where you’re sitting as if down at the front it can take a good few minutes to get out but should be easier if you’re not pushed to hang around for the trophy presentation. You’d be out by 6.15 no problem

I thought at one point re Dublin seniors that Dublin will manage to make it a gradual decline, then go back up in 5/8 years. Unlike other successful teams who ultimately have to start all over again.

But that does not seem possible? Human nature means managers stick with the old guard out of loyalty, blocking youngsters progress - Cluxton.

Eventually the old guard lose desire and have enough McCarthy, McCaffery, Fenton, Mannion, etc

Now there is the worst of both worlds a vacuum of not many experienced players, gaps in crucial areas of the pitch, and younger players who have not had much experience.

OK rule changes have not helped this, only accelerated the problems. But I can’t remember the last time I heard of a young player that fans know of, and can’t wait until breaks into senior. Jayus, you would think there would be one/two?

A good young fella can really put spark into a team, immediately thinking of what Jayo did in 95, or Alan Brogan later on.

You would have to wonder what happened now, nothing coming through?

The three match ticket goes from three for the price of two to just saving a tenner this year .

Mod Edit

Warning issued.

Product of their environment I think. I was at the 2005 Ulster Final. Held in Croke Park. Tyrone v Armagh.

Before throw in CP announced a minute’s silence for the London Tube Bombings.

There was a good few “Tiocfaidh ar la’s” from around the ground. Minutes silence ended early.

In fairness most of the crowd said “sush” and/or seemed embarrassed disgusted.
But there is definitely a nasty undertone (not found elsewhere) among a minority of some northern fans, in particular Armagh.

Well at least one person thinks so, anyway!

Looking at this, hard to believe Dublin lost to this Meath team. Just illustrates how poor Dublin were that day.

I say you won't be home until Tuesday with all the celebrations.

I see the 9.00 train back to Dublin from Galway next Saturday is sold out.

Do you reckon an extra train might be put on?

Start of year I thought Louth were a good bet each way for Leinster. So not surprised they bet Meath.

Surprised Dubiln lost to Meath in Portlaoise though, should have finished them off but lacked the composure or plan. Meath were virtually gone.

Ger’s Louth definitely had a plan and they didn’t look panicky like Dublin did. Not much hopeful stuff from Louth, they know their jobs. Don’t see why Ger can’t do that with Dublin,

I wonder will Ger Brennan be hoping Dublin does not get out of group, then the job is his.