Mayo GAA Discussion Thread

wirelessdude01 · 25-08-2014 09:51PM

Call me Al wrote: »

Exactly, I need stand tickets, not terrace tickets.

I wonder when these will be on sale? Or if they are going to be released through the GAA website at all.

They went on sale earlier and sold out very quickly.

Peist2007 · 25-08-2014 10:00PM

rebel girl 15 wrote: »

6.30 Official Guide Part 1 only mentions the final only in Croke Park

Tickets.ie had north terrace tickets earlier until about 3pm, when they sold out

I stand corrected. I discussed this with someone recently when talking about club fixture backlog whether the Aviva could be hosting a replay or two and he told me that all games from semi-final on had to be in croker. I genuinely thought he wasnt talking out his arse

rebel girl 15 · 25-08-2014 10:03PM

Peist2007 wrote: »

I stand corrected. I discussed this with someone recently when talking about club fixture backlog whether the Aviva could be hosting a replay or two and he told me that all games from semi-final on had to be in croker. I genuinely thought he wasnt talking out his arse

Fair enough - I'm one of these annoying people who knows the rulebook fairly well, know the ladies one verbatim nearly at this stage having been involved at such a high level and not bad with the GAA one

I'm the one Frank rings for advice

Loafing Oaf · 25-08-2014 10:05PM

rebel girl 15 wrote: »

People can keep cribbing about it, but it wasn't a issue on Saturday, nobody gave it a thought about what happens if there is a replay.

Is there a suggestion that the Mayo County Board took their eye of the ball on this one, that they should have inquired about the venue and date for a potential replay (for what was always going to be a close game) and kicked up a fuss if they thought what was proposed disadvantaged Mayo. Might there have been a chance of getting things changed if they had done this well in advance of the semi?

rebel girl 15 · 25-08-2014 10:08PM

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

Is there a suggestion that the Mayo County Board took their eye of the ball on this one, that they should have inquired about the venue and date for a potential replay (for what was always going to be a close game) and kicked up a fuss if they thought what was proposed disadvantaged Mayo. Might there have been a chance of getting things changed if they had done this well in advance of the semi?

The decision was taken well in advance of the game - wouldn't have made a difference tbh.

keane2097 · 25-08-2014 10:11PM

davegrohl48 wrote: »

I still think James ODonoghue had plenty space. We were as well to do a double directly on him. We looked relatively loose. I rewatched the game n he was collecting ball with space around him. Higgins is the man for him with a more concentrated effort of man marking. JOD scored 1-3 from play, was through for two goal chances taking one n hit the upright to win it. Think he had a few passes as well in run up to scores. When he ran at Higgins it was the first time I'v ever seen the 2014 JOD held up in the tackle like that. That was very impressive from Higgins.

Two direct assists he had I think, dontfoul had some tweets about it

seligehgit · 25-08-2014 10:15PM

Are season ticket holders been allocated specific seats or is it seating on a first come basis in a particular area?Little sis has managed to wrangle a season ticket from thin air.Obviously she'd prefer if she could be seated next to big brother.:pac:

Defiler Of The Coffin · 25-08-2014 10:16PM

rebel girl 15 wrote: »

Made free for the GAA by the GAA. the GAA own the stadium and dictate it's use. They knew there was a chance of a draw, but went with the date anyway because it was best for the colleges. €30 million to the economy, plus free advertising of the grounds and Ireland to millions worldwide watching the game, only game on at that time slot so guaranteed coverage.

Go to your local club and bring it up, get your delegate to bring it up at county level and see how far you'd get with it.

The GAA can do no wrong in your eyes. It seems they have realised the error of their ways as Liam O'Neill has said there will be no more American Football games put on in July or August. It's not the GAA's job to inject money into the local economy or promote the country abroad, their primary mandate is to promote and manage the games they were founded for. A game as prestigious as a Mayo and Kerry AI semi-final deserves to be held in the stadium that was built to hold them. Scheduling an American Football match for the business end of the championship is daftness of the highest order. Insulting that the game can't even be rescheduled because then there's the tinest chance the Dubs might have to go out on the road.

Loafing Oaf · 25-08-2014 10:23PM

rebel girl 15 wrote: »

The decision was taken well in advance of the game - wouldn't have made a difference tbh.

I understand that but that would have given more time for a head of steam to build up behind a campaign to change the date and venue of a potential replay? But I'm not aware of any history of the GAA changing its mind in the face of public pressure in these situations...

Call me Al · 25-08-2014 10:31PM

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

They went on sale earlier and sold out very quickly.

Flip it anyway :mad:

Diabhal Beag · 25-08-2014 10:34PM

Don't see the problem with GG's tbh. It's going to be a sell-out and it's a lovely spot for matchdays. The lack of hawkeye isn't being brought up in arguments as I thought it would tbh.

DoctaDee · 25-08-2014 10:38PM

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Don't see the problem with GG's tbh. It's going to be a sell-out and it's a lovely spot for matchdays. The lack of hawkeye isn't being brought up in arguments as I thought it would tbh.

Ah it was .. if it wasn't for hawkeye in Croker yesterday Mayo would've lost was a cry I heard earlier (don't think you'll be needing it this time around)

NabyLadistheman · 25-08-2014 10:42PM

There is gonna be a meltdown over the next few days regarding tickets

Diabhal Beag · 25-08-2014 10:45PM

DoctaDee wrote: »

Ah it was .. if it wasn't for hawkeye in Croker yesterday Mayo would've lost was a cry I heard earlier (don't think you'll be needing it this time around)

Not as much as I expected though. It's a very genuine point raised too.

Mayo Club 51 · 25-08-2014 10:50PM

Season tickets will be sent out to your account for printing on Wednesday morning. There will be no "bring a friend" option for this replay. Cairde Mhaigeo tickets will be available for collection from McHale park and there is only 1 ticket per member.

*Note: Cairde Mhaigh Eo Ticket Holders and Croke Park Season Ticket Holders have been allocated one seat in the Covered Stand.

This amounts to 4400 seats approximately and takes up the full allocation for Mayo.

This means that Club orders will be placed in the North Stand (uncovered) where there are Adult options, Adult and U-16 options etc and we hope to be able to be in a position to fulfil all Club orders in the North Stand subject to availability.

Wednesday 27th August 9.30am to 5.00pm at Office of Elverys MacHale Park
Thursday 28th of August 9.30am to 6.00pm at Office of Elverys MacHale Park

seligehgit · 25-08-2014 10:53PM

So by the sounds of things we're going to have a full house on Saturday?

rebel girl 15 · 25-08-2014 11:01PM

Defiler Of The Coffin wrote: »

The GAA can do no wrong in your eyes. It seems they have realised the error of their ways as Liam O'Neill has said there will be no more American Football games put on in July or August. It's not the GAA's job to inject money into the local economy or promote the country abroad, their primary mandate is to promote and manage the games they were founded for. A game as prestigious as a Mayo and Kerry AI semi-final deserves to be held in the stadium that was built to hold them. Scheduling an American Football match for the business end of the championship is daftness of the highest order. Insulting that the game can't even be rescheduled because then there's the tinest chance the Dubs might have to go out on the road.

It is a once off to try and get this established as a centre for biannual games. The quote is August/September given that there are no college league football games during July. I'd like to see exactly the direct quote given, I saw a piece in the Times where he "said" it, but not a direct quote unlike the other part about having the teams to get on with it. They have invested a load of money in bringing this to Ireland as a series, trying to get a NFL game here in the future which is unlikely given the success in London. People have to realise its much more than just an American football game,there is anAmerican Ireland Business Forum, The UNESCO Symposium on Youth Civil Engagement and Leadership through Sport, the GIFT high school games in UCD and a host of cross cultural and entertainment events in the Croke Park Classic Fanzone in Temple Bar

The GAA have plenty that they need to fix, but I can see the opportunity as they have to promote Ireland abroad - people can't see the bigger picture. I've actually spoken to influential people and was honest with issues they have, very critical of certain things they were trying to do. The timing is poor, yes, but of the last 56 semi finals, four have finished level - they did an assessment and the Ard Comhairle are keen to promote Croke Park as a venue - they will get full coverage on ESPN in millions of homes given that its the only game on at that time slot. In that situation, you make a democratic decision by the people who are voted in to do so. It was a risk

Given that its Penn State and the history surrounding them, its a big call by the GAA, but the weekend works as it is a bank holiday weekend.

The other date has to be kept for a replay in both games now. The replay venue would have been set quite a while ago, and its done. People need to get over it, it won't be changed at this stage given tickets are on sale.

DoctaDee · 25-08-2014 11:02PM

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Not as much as I expected though. It's a very genuine point raised too.

Oh a 100% genuine point particularly in the context of the closeness of the last game. The open terracing at both ends on a sunny day can make the umpires job difficult

homewardbound11 · 25-08-2014 11:06PM

rebel girl 15 wrote: »

It is a once off to try and get this established as a centre for biannual games. The quote is August/September given that there are no college league football games during July. I'd like to see exactly the direct quote given, I saw a piece in the Times where he "said" it, but not a direct quote unlike the other part about having the teams to get on with it. They have invested a load of money in bringing this to Ireland as a series, trying to get a NFL game here in the future which is unlikely given the success in London. People have to realise its much more than just an American football game,there is anAmerican Ireland Business Forum, The UNESCO Symposium on Youth Civil Engagement and Leadership through Sport, the GIFT high school games in UCD and a host of cross cultural and entertainment events in the Croke Park Classic Fanzone in Temple Bar

The GAA have plenty that they need to fix, but I can see the opportunity as they have to promote Ireland abroad - people can't see the bigger picture. I've actually spoken to influential people and was honest with issues they have, very critical of certain things they were trying to do. The timing is poor, yes, but of the last 56 semi finals, four have finished level - they did an assessment and the Ard Comhairle are keen to promote Croke Park as a venue - they will get full coverage on ESPN in millions of homes given that its the only game on at that time slot. In that situation, you make a democratic decision by the people who are voted in to do so. It was a risk

Given that its Penn State and the history surrounding them, its a big call by the GAA, but the weekend works as it is a bank holiday weekend.

The other date has to be kept for a replay in both games now. The replay venue would have been set quite a while ago, and its done. People need to get over it, it won't be changed at this stage given tickets are on sale.

Why is the other date clearly kept for a match that is not going to end in a draw. That date should be used on a first come basis. Use it as the week after next will be free .

TCDStudent1 · 25-08-2014 11:21PM

homewardbound11 wrote: »

Why is the other date clearly kept for a match that is not going to end in a draw. That date should be used on a first come basis. Use it at the week after next will be free .

Nobody knows the result of the 2nd semi-final. There have been bigger upsets in sport than if Dublin do not beat Dublin.

Should the GAA have fixed an American football match on a date that was potentially the date of a AI semi-final replay? No, absolutely not.

However, if they now fix a match (Mayo - Kerry) on a date that is potentially the date of an AI semi-final (Dublin - Donegal), they are making the same mistake over. And that really would be unforgivable.

I can understand why Mayo are frustrated with the venue. But this is the situation we are in. 1 common thing I have seen in the comments on this thread is no viable solution to the scenario if Dublin - Donegal ends in a draw. Lets say the GAA fix Mayo - Kerry for September 6th in Croke Park. Dublin - Donegal draw. Where does the Dublin - Donegal replay go to? The only realistic alternative venues to Croke Pk are Limerick or Thurles. And I think it is far more reasonable to fix a Mayo - Kerry match at those venues than a Dublin - Donegal match.

In saying all that, I think the novelty of an AI semi final outside Croke Pk will just add to a terrific atmosphere. The Gaelic Grounds generates a fantastic atmosphere when full, so much better than a half full Croke Pk.

ultrapercy · 25-08-2014 11:29PM

rebel girl 15 wrote: »

Yeah, put the final back a week and it'll be on a Saturday, which is the day pencilled in for the hurling final replay

I ask again, what was the chance of a replay last Sunday? The decision re Limerick was made well in advance of the game, that's the way the fixtures have always been done

What do you mean what was the chance of the draw? it was 15/2 in the bookies so a real 1 in 7 chance. Draws happen, we are not talking about alien spacecraft landing on the pitch. The decision by the GAA to allow an American football game to go ahead in their only proper stadium at the height of the season is greedy and disrespectful to fans and players.

homewardbound11 · 25-08-2014 11:33PM

TCDStudent1 wrote: »

Nobody knows the result of the 2nd semi-final. There have been bigger upsets in sport than if Dublin do not beat Dublin.

Should the GAA have fixed an American football match on a date that was potentially the date of a AI semi-final replay? No, absolutely not.

However, if they now fix a match (Mayo - Kerry) on a date that is potentially the date of an AI semi-final (Dublin - Donegal), they are making the same mistake over. And that really would be unforgivable.

I can understand why Mayo are frustrated with the venue. But this is the situation we are in. 1 common thing I have seen in the comments on this thread is no viable solution to the scenario if Dublin - Donegal ends in a draw. Lets say the GAA fix Mayo - Kerry for September 6th in Croke Park. Dublin - Donegal draw. Where does the Dublin - Donegal replay go to? The only realistic alternative venues to Croke Pk are Limerick or Thurles. And I think it is far more reasonable to fix a Mayo - Kerry match at those venues than a Dublin - Donegal match.

In saying all that, I think the novelty of an AI semi final outside Croke Pk will just add to a terrific atmosphere. The Gaelic Grounds generates a fantastic atmosphere when full, so much better than a half full Croke Pk.

Paddy power still have the other match at 18/1. I'm afraid it is as unlikely as shergar resurrecting and running the grand national. But it is good to see that they have no stone left uncovered from their point of view.

rebel girl 15 · 25-08-2014 11:33PM

ultrapercy wrote: »

What do you mean what was the chance of the draw? it was 15/2 in the bookies so a real 1 in 7 chance. Draws happen, we are not talking about alien spacecraft landing on the pitch. The decision by the GAA to allow an American football game to go ahead in their only proper stadium at the height of the season is greedy and disrespectful to fans and players.

4 in the last 56 semi finals have ended in a draw - Ard Comhairle made a calculated risk and got it wrong, but have a plan in place for it. Once again, the GAA have invested substantial money in it, and won't be a huge profit for them off it

http://www.newstalk.ie/player/podcasts/Off_The_Ball/GAA_on_Off_The_Ball/61897/0/the_gaas_alan_milton_on_the_kerrymayo_replay_venue

Da Shins Kelly · 25-08-2014 11:34PM

Everyone knew how close a match this would potentially be. Hardly anyone was able to call it. Don't know that anyone could say the same about the Dublin-Donegal match, and yet there's still a contingency plan in place for that match should it end in a draw. There's a complete contradiction in the way the GAA have gone about this.

rebel girl 15 · 25-08-2014 11:37PM

homewardbound11 wrote: »

Paddy power still have the other match at 18/1. I'm afraid it is as unlikely as shergar resurrecting and running the grand national. But it is good to see that they have no stone left uncovered from their point of view.

Whats the odds of another draw in the Kerry v Mayo game - the date is free for the second replay as well.

52K at the game Sunday, over 60K tickets already sold for next Sunday, thats why Dublin v Donegal are on next weekend and a potential replay date sorted. Bear in mind, the winner of Leinster were ALWAYS going to be playing in the second semi final if you look at the fixtures from the very start of the year, made out back in Oct/Nov 2013

edit - down as 15/2 atm on PP - would be wary of the odds they have on the ladies games for the following week!

TCDStudent1 · 25-08-2014 11:51PM

rebel girl 15 wrote: »

Whats the odds of another draw in the Kerry v Mayo game - the date is free for the second replay as well.

52K at the game Sunday, over 60K tickets already sold for next Sunday, thats why Dublin v Donegal are on next weekend and a potential replay date sorted. Bear in mind, the winner of Leinster were ALWAYS going to be playing in the second semi final if you look at the fixtures from the very start of the year, made out back in Oct/Nov 2013

edit - down as 15/2 atm on PP - would be wary of the odds they have on the ladies games for the following week!

In fairness, planning around a 2nd replay is ridiculous. They are so unusual in GAA that you would never schedule anything in advance if you were constantly looking at potential 2nd replays.

18/1 for a draw is not a long price. I backed the draw for Mayo - Kerry at 13/1.

homewardbound11 · 25-08-2014 11:53PM

rebel girl 15 wrote: »

Whats the odds of another draw in the Kerry v Mayo game - the date is free for the second replay as well.

52K at the game Sunday, over 60K tickets already sold for next Sunday, thats why Dublin v Donegal are on next weekend and a potential replay date sorted. Bear in mind, the winner of Leinster were ALWAYS going to be playing in the second semi final if you look at the fixtures from the very start of the year, made out back in Oct/Nov 2013

edit - down as 15/2 atm on PP - would be wary of the odds they have on the ladies games for the following week!

Still18/1. Have to move on here . The gaa can't admit they made another ass of things. Time to focus on Saturday.
Hopefully I'll have my Garth brooks ticket refund back by then.

GBXI · 26-08-2014 10:52AM

rebel girl 15 wrote: »

It is a once off to try and get this established as a centre for biannual games. The quote is August/September given that there are no college league football games during July. I'd like to see exactly the direct quote given, I saw a piece in the Times where he "said" it, but not a direct quote unlike the other part about having the teams to get on with it. They have invested a load of money in bringing this to Ireland as a series, trying to get a NFL game here in the future which is unlikely given the success in London. People have to realise its much more than just an American football game,there is anAmerican Ireland Business Forum, The UNESCO Symposium on Youth Civil Engagement and Leadership through Sport, the GIFT high school games in UCD and a host of cross cultural and entertainment events in the Croke Park Classic Fanzone in Temple Bar

The GAA have plenty that they need to fix, but I can see the opportunity as they have to promote Ireland abroad - people can't see the bigger picture. I've actually spoken to influential people and was honest with issues they have, very critical of certain things they were trying to do. The timing is poor, yes, but of the last 56 semi finals, four have finished level - they did an assessment and the Ard Comhairle are keen to promote Croke Park as a venue - they will get full coverage on ESPN in millions of homes given that its the only game on at that time slot. In that situation, you make a democratic decision by the people who are voted in to do so. It was a risk

Given that its Penn State and the history surrounding them, its a big call by the GAA, but the weekend works as it is a bank holiday weekend.

The other date has to be kept for a replay in both games now. The replay venue would have been set quite a while ago, and its done. People need to get over it, it won't be changed at this stage given tickets are on sale.

There are a number of issues here, most of which have been mentioned above. It's Tuesday and the game has been confirmed for Limerick since Sunday, so obviously it's time to go ahead and plan for Limerick. However, the big issue that has now arisen is that when Liam O'Neill and the Media Relations guy, whose name escapes me, were interviewed yesterday they didn't even hint at an apology or admission of the monumental fúck up that they made. There was an indirect admission when they said that no more American Football games would take place in Croke Park in August and September from now on.

Liam O'Neill has come across as incredibly arrogant and condescending in his statements. An embarrassment of a President.

yop · 26-08-2014 11:26AM

GBXI wrote: »

There are a number of issues here, most of which have been mentioned above. It's Tuesday and the game has been confirmed for Limerick since Sunday, so obviously it's time to go ahead and plan for Limerick. However, the big issue that has now arisen is that when Liam O'Neill and the Media Relations guy, whose name escapes me, were interviewed yesterday they didn't even hint at an apology or admission of the monumental fúck up that they made. There was an indirect admission when they said that no more American Football games would take place in Croke Park in August and September from now on.

Liam O'Neill has come across as incredibly arrogant and condescending in his statements. An embarrassment of a President.

He said he "wasnt going to apologise for it"... Milton is his name. <SNIP - Personal Abuse>.
The president is no better.

Mayo and Kerry fans, who ever makes the AI final should boo him on and off the pitch. He showed us no respect, lets not show him any.

Tom Joad · 26-08-2014 12:11PM

Folks cut the personal abuse out. I really don't want to start dishing the cards out all over the place but I will if needs be.

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