Cork GAA Discussion Thread

How early is early?

Was planning on being there for 13:00 and maybe parking in Jetland.

If you park in the Jetland you'll be 2 hours getting out afterwards.

I'm looking forward to the game this weekend like most are and I am hopeful of a good result. At the start of the campaign, I thought Limerick would easily beat Tipperary so it was a big surprise when it was a draw. Then I too, like orhers was watching that Kiely interview after the last game and all seemed fine until he said about the limerick support. It seemed really strange to say it and it reminded me of Delia Smith at half time in a Norwich City soccer match appealing for support! If you don't know it, look it up on youtube. Now, its no where near that type of desperation but it is an insight to maybe what Kiely is thinking. Get the support behind the teeam as it will a tough game. Of course it wil be close as both teams are top class so this is why I found it odd. These are minute things really but at the elite level it can make the difference.

Also, they seem to be moving a few players around in defence and this to me is strange as they usually just set out their stall and say "you aren't going to beat us" This time it feels lke we are in that mode now.

The 3 week break came at a perfect time for us. Clare have been very unlucky with injuries and with Tony Kelly sick so Limerick could need to beat Clare at home but Clare could have main guns back. Of course we might need to win too but I can't see us having any problems at home to Waterford (with all due respct to them) If we lose to Limerick, we still just have to win that home game to see us through.

Limerick being at home gives them a good advantage but we just need to either be in front or only a little behind in the remaining moments and I see us givng a big finish. We tend to finish games really well as evidenced by the previous games against Limerick but also this year where we got the equalising point against Clare when all looked lost. I foresee that point being invaluable when the Munster Championship is over.

However Limerick are no mugs so one can't be certain of anything but the main thing is to focus on ourselves. Barrett had a ganes rest and should be raring to go. There are no big injuries now bar the Padraig Power long term one. Harnedy has an achilles problem but is ok to start on the bench. They are the favourites as they have home advantage but I just have a feeeling that we won't be beaten. We seem to be a determined team this year and last few years I would have been hoping that Limerick play poorly and we have a good game. This time I think if we play to our potential we will win. The break was vital for us as it feels like we needed it.

I think we will be playing Limerick again this year no matter what happens!

Good luck to the minors tonight. They look a really strong team and hopefully will get pur first win this weekend too!!

Cork 0-11 Waterford 0-6 HT

Cork 0-15 Waterford 0-8, 40 min

Mad last 10 min but deserving winners

Calling Cork fans feral should be seen as a compliment - I would love if fans of other teams thought the Gaelic Grounds was a partizan cauldron and intimidating to other teams.