Galway GAA discussion thread

InchicoreDude · 25-07-2013 02:04PM

spiritcrusher wrote: »

I agree Denvir did well and will be unlucky not to start again, only reason I mentioned him is that it was actually Kelly who was meant to start last weekend but he picked up a hamstring strain before the game and so had to be changed.
Don't think Doherty will be dropped as even though his end product was generally terrible his actual defending was pretty solid. I also don't think Walsh be starting senior games til next year at the earliest even though he gets bigger, stronger and faster (somehow) every time I see him.

Yeah, I agree about Walsh but out of those subs, I think he is probably the closest to the starting lineup at the moment.

As for Denvir, sometimes injuries to other players present opportunities as it did for him and he took it. Hard luck on Kelly but Denvir has earned his place for Saturday, Kelly has not. Kelly should have to wait for an opportunity of his own.

c_man · 25-07-2013 02:35PM

Right so, all set for Saturday. Can't turn your nose up at three games for that price in Croker

Hopeful of a bit of fight against Cork. They've done well considering a start like that in the Championship!

Don't fancy the hurlers to win at all. Haven't seen anything from them all year that gives them favourites tag.

h2005 · 25-07-2013 02:37PM

Hulk Hands wrote: »

So what price would you have them? You think Clare should be favourites?

I`d have it 50/50 at least Clare have shown something in the games they`ve played. Both teams at 11/10 and the draw 10/1? Either way wouldnt be confident betting on us in this one.
Edit; Or Clare either.

sonnky · 25-07-2013 05:48PM

Will there be more tickets available on ticketmaster anytime soon?

Big Pussy Bonpensiero · 25-07-2013 07:17PM

sonnky wrote: »

Will there be more tickets available on ticketmaster anytime soon?

Doubt it, think they have to deliver their tickets so there wouldn't enough time. There's tickets on gaa.tickets.ie though if you want to purchase online. Just had a look at them and they're selling tickets in the Hogan for section 333, compared to 301 in the Cusack. Probably yer best bet for decent set of tickets, if you buy them on the day you'll be in the corner or the Davin.

Hulk Hands · 25-07-2013 07:46PM

h2005 wrote: »

I`d have it 50/50 at least Clare have shown something in the games they`ve played. Both teams at 11/10 and the draw 10/1? Either way wouldnt be confident betting on us in this one.
Edit; Or Clare either.

Fair enough. Well there's great value for you anyway if you think its 50/50, there's 6/4 Clare in a couple of places. Ladbrokes shops if you don't have a/c's

Hulk Hands · 25-07-2013 07:50PM

I'm a bit more optimistic looking at the Cork team. Paudi Kissane is a very intelligent footballer and I can't really understand why he's lost his place. O'Connor also has his critics but he pops up with scores and is a good free taker, not having him is a plus. I'd worry slightly at midfield, as Cork look strong there. Hopefully Conroy and Flynn can break ball, to which our half forwards and backs must be lightning sharp.

InchicoreDude · 26-07-2013 12:43PM

Same team named for the footballers. No surprise really.

And if things are not going well after 20 minutes, pretty sure Shane Walsh will be first forward on. Keith Kelly (if fit) will be first back on.

26-07-2013 01:58PM

InchicoreDude wrote: »

Same team named for the footballers. No surprise really.

And if things are not going well after 20 minutes, pretty sure Shane Walsh will be first forward on. Keith Kelly (if fit) will be first back on.

I think the main areas of issue are the HB(in particular) and HF lines.

I think we can at least rest easy that there are more solid options coming up through the under age for these lines in particular.

We could be the dark horse next year.
Though that's not a massive claim given our previous tradition and underachievement to date.

InchicoreDude · 26-07-2013 02:13PM

gilberto_eire wrote: »

We could be the dark horse next year.
Though that's not a massive claim given our previous tradition and underachievement to date.

Dont think we are the dark horse at all.

While this Galway team has 3 wins in a row, they are still in a fairly bad state at the moment :-(

Hopefully, they will provde me wrong.

Diabhal Beag · 26-07-2013 02:57PM

Same team I'd have picked so I'm happy. Keep Walsh as the impact sub because they'll need him for sure. Denvir and O'Neill definitely warrant their positions. Really looking forward to this.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero · 26-07-2013 03:02PM

Slyvie Linnane slated AC publicly, article over on HS.

Obviously he is entitled to his opinion more than most, but I never understand why former players slate managers and players of their own county days before a big championship game. I agree with what he said (basically we don't have a settled defence) but there was no need for that now, he's only piling on the pressure.

AngeGal · 26-07-2013 03:16PM

THFC wrote: »

Slyvie Linnane slated AC publicly, article over on HS.

Obviously he is entitled to his opinion more than most, but I never understand why former players slate managers and players of their own county days before a big championship game. I agree with what he said (basically we don't have a settled defence) but there was no need for that now, he's only piling on the pressure.

Sour grapes at the son not being involved perhaps?

Mountainlad · 26-07-2013 03:29PM

Didn't he have a cut at Galway under McIntyre as well? Sounds like a bit of a Babs Keating

westmidlands · 26-07-2013 10:38PM

Some big changes on the senior hurling team to face Clare on Sunday. Thoughts?

1. Colm Callanan 2. Kevin Hynes 3. Fergal Moore 4. Johnny Coen 5. Shane Kavanagh 6. David Collins 7. Jason Grealish 8. Aidan Harte 9. Andy Smith 10. David Burke 11. Conor Cooney 12. Jonathan Glynn 13. Damien Hayes 14. Joe Canning 15. Niall Burke

Diabhal Beag · 26-07-2013 10:40PM

The team submitted at 3 on Sunday probably won't be the same but there are some big changes. No Tan, Cyril or Skehill

1. Colm Callanan 2. Kevin Hynes 3. Fergal Moore 4. Johnny Coen 5. Shane Kavanagh 6. David Collins 7. Jason Grealish 8. Aidan Harte 9. Andy Smith 10. David Burke 11. Conor Cooney 12. Jonathan Glynn 13. Damien Hayes 14. Joe Canning 15. Niall Burke

Hope Callanan has a great game. Skehill's puckouts have been dubious and Callanan has better form at club level.

InchicoreDude · 26-07-2013 10:47PM

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

The team submitted at 3 on Sunday probably won't be the same but there are some big changes. No Tan, Cyril or Skehill

1. Colm Callanan 2. Kevin Hynes 3. Fergal Moore 4. Johnny Coen 5. Shane Kavanagh 6. David Collins 7. Jason Grealish 8. Aidan Harte 9. Andy Smith 10. David Burke 11. Conor Cooney 12. Jonathan Glynn 13. Damien Hayes 14. Joe Canning 15. Niall Burke

Hope Callanan has a great game. Skehill's puckouts have been dubious and Callanan has better form at club level.

I like that forward line and think its closest to Galway strongest 6.

However, Hynes number 2?????

Jamesie O'Connor suggested on Newstalk last night that Niall Donohue could be named at full back. I thought we might see him named in the corner. I dont think Hynes is suited to corner back at all.

And Kavanagh number 5? Kavanagh is definitely better suited to a central position. I thought he played well against Dublin so dont understand the logic of switching himself & Collins.....

Diabhal Beag · 26-07-2013 11:12PM

I agree with ya InchicoreDub about Kavanagh. He was fairly lambasted for the Dublin game when everything around him was crumbling. I don't think it's even worth considering who'll play where in that backline until 3 on Sunday afternoon.

Also if you're heading to Croker tomorrow you have probably heard that Jones's Rd is flooded. Keep an eye tomorrow morning just in case. Would hate to hear about people finding out about this when they're driving past Enfield tomorrow.

MfMan · 26-07-2013 11:28PM

InchicoreDude wrote: »

I like that forward line and think its closest to Galway strongest 6.

However, Hynes number 2????? Jamesie O'Connor suggested on Newstalk last night that Niall Donohue could be named at full back. I thought we might see him named in the corner. I dont think Hynes is suited to corner back at all.

And Kavanagh number 5? Kavanagh is definitely better suited to a central position. I thought he played well against Dublin so dont understand the logic of switching himself & Collins.....

It might be if Cooney and the 2 Burkes would show any bit of form; don't forget 4 of these started v. Dublin, and Glynn has a lot to prove at senior level, had a very poor league campaign and, like Donnellan, is shocking awkward. Glennon, who had a fine league, rather unlucky to lose out.

Skehill perhaps a bit unlucky, 'only' made one mistake for Dublin's goal and his teammates were beaten everywhere he pucked the ball out. Defence probably won't play to position, but Moore and Collins' form has to improve. Big day for Grealish and the new midfield pairing. But why has it taken management at least 8 competitive games this year to figure out that Tan won't follow his man at midfield and Joe Cooney simply isn't good enough? Even McIntyre wasn't this slow to learn from his mistakes.

A Clare win still won't be any kind of surprise but the changes, particularly in midfield, show that Cunningham & co. have finally the courage to be slightly more proactive.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero · 26-07-2013 11:30PM

westmidlands wrote: »

Some big changes on the senior hurling team to face Clare on Sunday. Thoughts?

1. Colm Callanan 2. Kevin Hynes 3. Fergal Moore 4. Johnny Coen 5. Shane Kavanagh 6. David Collins 7. Jason Grealish 8. Aidan Harte 9. Andy Smith 10. David Burke 11. Conor Cooney 12. Jonathan Glynn 13. Damien Hayes 14. Joe Canning 15. Niall Burke

Happy enough tbh, AC always said he picks on form, and Callanan is certainly the in form keeper. Skehill needs a reality check imo. I can only presume Kavanagh is picking up Conlon and Coen picking up Kelly. Moore at 3 and Collins at 6 doesn't make much sense otherwise. Good to see Grealish being given a chance, but what the matter with Donoghue and TOR does anyone know? Harte is there to provide cover for the defence, Tannion dropped was the right call, but he'll be an excellent impact sub along with Donellan.

As for the forwards, about time seeing JG starting a game. Hayes will presumably be a 3rd midfielder with the other 5 forwards interchanging. Interesting Cooney at centre forward again, as we all know he's been tearing it up at club level, and indeed at Fitzgibbon level, but for some reason he's never really performed for Galway. Hopefully tomorrow is his day.

Can't really complain about the team, the changes that were needed to be made were made.

Anyone think we could see Hynes out around the middle this Sunday? Think he would be better suited out the field myself.

Diabhal Beag · 26-07-2013 11:35PM

MfMan wrote: »

It might be if Cooney and the 2 Burkes would show any bit of form; don't forget 4 of these started v. Dublin, and Glynn has a lot to prove at senior level, had a very poor league campaign and, like Donnellan, is shocking awkward. Glennon, who had a fine league, rather unlucky to lose out.

Glennon was shocking so far in the championship. He was anonymous for the last two games and I was so impressed by his League showing that I though he'd be in contention for an All-Star. Glynn is owed a start.

statesaver · 27-07-2013 03:19PM

Is the Galway v Cork match on the RTE website ?

ignore above

Got myself a stream

AngeGal · 27-07-2013 06:33PM

Great run by Galway in the qualifiers. Couldn't get over the line today unfortunately but a huge amount for Mulholland and the young side to build on for 2014. Even in defeat today, the future looks as promising as as it has for a long time.

nagirrac · 27-07-2013 06:41PM

Great effort from Galway. The goal always looked like coming for Cork and they finished stronger. Some shot from Meehan, he is a class act. Young team so great hope for the future.

diarmo06 · 27-07-2013 06:50PM

Howya lads, thought I'd be here for the clare match tomorrow but will be travelling. Can't figure out will that game be streamed live on RTE?

Hidalgo · 27-07-2013 09:24PM

nagirrac wrote: »

Great effort from Galway. The goal always looked like coming for Cork and they finished stronger. Some shot from Meehan, he is a class act. Young team so great hope for the future.

That was some goal from Meehan, that and the Mickey Newman penalty were 2 outstanding pieces of skill.

As a man that doesn't really follow football, he's a player I'd love t see in Croke Park in September.

Hidalgo · 27-07-2013 09:28PM

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

The team submitted at 3 on Sunday probably won't be the same but there are some big changes. No Tan, Cyril or Skehill

1. Colm Callanan 2. Kevin Hynes 3. Fergal Moore 4. Johnny Coen 5. Shane Kavanagh 6. David Collins 7. Jason Grealish 8. Aidan Harte 9. Andy Smith 10. David Burke 11. Conor Cooney 12. Jonathan Glynn 13. Damien Hayes 14. Joe Canning 15. Niall Burke

Hope Callanan has a great game. Skehill's puckouts have been dubious and Callanan has better form at club level.

I was thinking last week that Collins could be an option for 6 for Galway.
If Glynn plays on Pat O' Connor, we'll (Clare) be in trouble, O Connor is weak in the air. If Galway have any brains, ye'll exploit our HB line, won't be overly difficult.
I think Niall Burke is wasted at corner forward, better outside. The further away from goal Joe is the better from a Clare pov

Diabhal Beag · 27-07-2013 11:45PM

Never felt better after a defeat. Great showing from Meehan, Army, Conroy and Martin. Cummins was great before he hurt himself. Sadly Flynn was cleaned out but he still had a good match. Backs were caught out but their runs were sharp. Breathnach saved them a few times after a ropey first half.

They really turned a bad start into a superb run. Cork just had so much class on their bench and they pulled away. They're in great shape for next year. Shame they couldn't hold the lead but that's sport.

O.A.P · 27-07-2013 11:50PM

Unlucky not win today., but I said a while back that we needed a good run in the qualifiers to make a team or if not send us too the bottom.
I'm relived and proud at the same time.
Galway ABU

Syferus · 28-07-2013 12:05AM

Well, I suppose it wouldn't be a real campaign for Galway unless they lost their last match of the season by a point :pac:

Tough luck lads, there were audible gasps in Carrick as the scores were coming through. Hopefully it's downwards (against the Ros, of course) and upwards after that for Galway next year.

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