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    #4832
    ColeTrain
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    It's about time Horan started looking at some form players, we need scoring forwards.

    http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=210361


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    #4833
    yop
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    ColeTrain wrote: »
    It's about time Horan started looking at some form players, we need scoring forwards.

    http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=210361

    :D

    Stop, that guy was as complete a player as I have ever seen in a Mayo jersey.
    Only talking to my dad there at the weekend about Gooch, we were at pitch level either this year or last I can't remember when Kerry played. It could have been Kerry and Down. But a few times Gooch drifted out onto the 50 and took a ball and the speed and precision he hit the ball at was unreal, something a camera would never pick up.
    Mac as far as I am concerned had as much talent and vision. Was a pleasure to watch the lad.


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    #4834
    ColeTrain
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    yop wrote: »
    :D

    Stop, that guy was as complete a player as I have ever seen in a Mayo jersey.
    Only talking to my dad there at the weekend about Gooch, we were at pitch level either this year or last I can't remember when Kerry played. It could have been Kerry and Down. But a few times Gooch drifted out onto the 50 and took a ball and the speed and precision he hit the ball at was unreal, something a camera would never pick up.
    Mac as far as I am concerned had as much talent and vision. Was a pleasure to watch the lad.

    He will go down as one of the all time greats to don the green and red jersey. My post was only a joke obviously but I'm in doubt that they could still do a job from the bench at 39 years young, that's how talented he is.


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    #4835
    yop
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    ColeTrain wrote: »
    He will go down as one of the all time greats to don the green and red jersey. My post was only a joke obviously but I'm in doubt that they could still do a job from the bench at 39 years young, that's how talented he is.

    A job of training lads I think if nothing else, vision and ability is a God given thing, but aspects of it can be taught, getting your head up, picking a simple pass first, using the wind, all this can be taught. Some lads dont seem to have that ability at all.


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    #4836
    wirelessdude01
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    yop wrote: »
    A job of training lads I think if nothing else, vision and ability is a God given thing, but aspects of it can be taught, getting your head up, picking a simple pass first, using the wind, all this can be taught. Some lads dont seem to have that ability at all.

    Wouldn't say they don't have the abilityas such, just more that they don't have enough going on upstairs to see what is going on around them or to visualise things.


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    #4837
    yop
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    wirelessdude01 wrote: »
    Wouldn't say they don't have the abilityas such, just more that they don't have enough going on upstairs to see what is going on around them or to visualise things.

    LOL, my use of the word "ability" was more a more subtle wording for your hammer in a glasshouse approach :D
    But in fairness plenty of well educated intelligent guys on that squad so its more of been taught of game intelligence.
    There is nothing wrong with changing the direction of a play as oppossed to go forward ball.
    Have a look at some of Mc's videos on youtube and see how he could switch play and then open up the opposition.


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    #4838
    davegrohl48
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    Kmcd was a great athlete also Huge stamina n strength with good speed


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    #4839
    on the river
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    I think Ciaran McDonald should be brought in as a kicking coach and selector. He is without doubt one of Mayo's greats.

    A fantiscate long range kicker and really did derserve a ALL Ireland Medal


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    #4840
    Defiler Of The Coffin
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    As long as I live I'll never forget this moment:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjudiKrh_A


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    #4841
    on the river
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    Defiler Of The Coffin wrote: »
    As long as I live I'll never forget this moment:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjudiKrh_A

    Just one of many examples of a gifted player.


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    #4842
    padd b1975
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    His performance in the AI club final was his finest hour I always thought.


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    #4843
    davegrohl48
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    on the river wrote: »
    Just one of many examples of a gifted player.
    Everyones favourite Mayo score His workrate to get up the pitch was superb Kick at the end looked straight as an arrow


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    #4844
    on the river
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ctz1FbTxt0


    Shows the player in his glory.

    What a legend.


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    #4845
    Oldtree
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    on the river wrote: »
    I think Ciaran McDonald should be brought in as a kicking coach and selector. He is without doubt one of Mayo's greats.

    A fantiscate long range kicker and really did derserve a ALL Ireland Medal
    He was a pleasure to watch play, hard as nails and took no prisoners.

    The only problem with such a competent player is that the team overly relies on them. I remember one home match towards the end of his play where we were losing and he was brought on with a broken finger or two, a sad sight. The same happened when conor left and there was a match just after in Roscommon that the lads seemed to be afraid to kick over the bar, even when directly in front of the goal.

    I think we now have a much more rounded team, with some very competent players (but the emphasis seems to me to be now more on team play) so I have again high hopes for this year :D.

    Cant wait for sunday.


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    #4846
    seligehgit
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    Oldtree wrote: »
    He was a pleasure to watch play, hard as nails and took no prisoners.

    The only problem with such a competent player is that the team overly relies on them. I remember one home match towards the end of his play where we were losing and he was brought on with a broken finger or two, a sad sight. The same happened when conor left and there was a match just after in Roscommon that the lads seemed to be afraid to kick over the bar, even when directly in front of the goal.

    I think we now have a much more rounded team, with some very competent players (but the emphasis seems to me to be now more on team play) so I have again high hopes for this year :D.

    Cant wait for sunday.

    As Mayo supporters we're the eternal optimists.Yeah can't wait until Sunday,a win over the Kingdom would be just what the doctor ordered and is a must.


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    #4847
    yop
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    Are we all set for Sunday. Hope its a nice crisp dry day.

    Looking forward to seeing a reaction to the Tyrone game and the Inter-provisional win should give the lads involved a bit of a boost.


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    #4848
    mcbainer1999
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    Anyone know any sites I can watch the mayo v dub final. For my pops.

    Thx


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    #4849
    ColeTrain
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    Team named:

    Robert Hennelly (Breaffy); Brendan Harrison (Aghamore), Ger Cafferkey (Ballina Stephenites), Kevin Keane (Westport); Lee Keegan (Westport), Shane McHale (Knockmore), Colm Boyle (Davitts); Aidan O’Shea (Breaffy), Jason Gibbons (Ballintubber); Kevin McLoughlin (Knockmore), Andy Moran (Ballaghaderreen), Keith Higgins (Ballyhaunis); Adam Gallagher (Mayo Gaels), Alan Freeman (Aghamore), Michael Conroy (Davitts).

    Good to see Boyle at 7.
    Also glad to see freeman and Conroy start.


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    #4850
    yop
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    ColeTrain wrote: »
    Team named:

    Robert Hennelly (Breaffy); Brendan Harrison (Aghamore), Ger Cafferkey (Ballina Stephenites), Kevin Keane (Westport); Lee Keegan (Westport), Shane McHale (Knockmore), Colm Boyle (Davitts); Aidan O’Shea (Breaffy), Jason Gibbons (Ballintubber); Kevin McLoughlin (Knockmore), Andy Moran (Ballaghaderreen), Keith Higgins (Ballyhaunis); Adam Gallagher (Mayo Gaels), Alan Freeman (Aghamore), Michael Conroy (Davitts).

    Good to see Boyle at 7.
    Also glad to see freeman and Conroy start.

    I keep saying it and I really like the lad, but K Keane is costing us and I can't see how he is keeping his place.
    Agreed re Boyle.


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    #4851
    GBXI
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    yop wrote: »
    I keep saying it and I really like the lad, but K Keane is costing us and I can't see how he is keeping his place.
    Agreed re Boyle.

    Keane's natural position is full-back, but we have a shortage of corner-backs so he starts there. Hopefully he gets some confidence back because he has ability. Though it'll be interesting to see who picks up O'Donoghue - he's their danger-man.


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    #4852
    Syferus
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    Madness that Keith Rodgers still hasn't got a run with all the musical chairs in the corners. From what I've seen he's certainly worth a shot over Keane.


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    #4853
    Fowler87
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    Agree to an extent about Keane. Hes has his ropey games and his lack of pace is a problem especially at this level. But he reads the game fairly well and when on form, helps the full back line organisation, discipline etc. Seems to be a talker and we lack that along with some focus and leadership in the full backline, one of the reasons Horans is sticking with him imo. But when Barrett and Cunniffe come back you'd expect Keane to drop out again but hes decent back up.

    Be interesting to see how Harrison copes in the corner too.


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    #4854
    seligehgit
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    Any word on the Kerry team?


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    #4855
    Fr Tod Umptious
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    seligehgit wrote: »
    Any word on the Kerry team?

    Here it is.
    To be honest I think Mayo will have way too much for them

    1.Brendan Kealy (Kilcummin)
    2.Paul Murphy (Rathmore)
    3.Mark Griffin (St Michaels/Foilmore)
    4.Shane Enright (Tarbert)
    5.Peter Crowley (Laune Rangers)
    6.Aidan O’Mahony (Rathmore)
    7.Marc Sé (An Ghaeltacht)
    8.Anthony Maher (Duagh)
    9.David Moran (Kerins O’Rahillys)
    10.Stephen O’Brien (Kenmare)
    11.Daithí Casey (Dr Crokes)(Capt)
    12.Donnchadh Walsh (Cromane)
    13.Barry John Keane (Kerins O’Rahillys)
    14.Paul Geaney (Dingle)
    15.James O’Donoghue (Killarney Legion)


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    #4856
    davegrohl48
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    Interesting to see how Freezer goes on Mark OSe. I think him being in good form and troubling the full back will boost big time our overall forward play
    Its a strong Mayo team n they look to have the measure of that Kerry backline


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    #4857
    Neeson
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    Kerry have gone to sh1te. Win no bother.


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    #4858
    seligehgit
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    I am expecting quite a tight game,I'll be delighted if we get over line with a point to spare.:)


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    #4859
    Neeson
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    seligehgit wrote: »
    I am expecting quite a tight game,I'll be delighted if we get over line with a point to spare.:)


    Ah now. Leave the cuteness to the Kerry boys! :D


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    #4860
    MaroonAndGreen
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    Its a must win game, if we are to stay up we have to win our home games vrs Kerry and vrs Derry in Round 7.

    And if we could manage one more win we could sneak the semi's again like last year


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    #4861
    Oldtree
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    here we go :D


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