K-9 wrote: » Agh sure we were a plague and the death of football for a while, last year was just because we beat the Dubs. That break that ended up with Murphy pointing from the free would have been a goal against Dublin last year. Impressed with Mayo defensively yesterday. That together with O'Shea giving them a new option makes then serious contenders for me, I'd have no problem backing them in both matches if they get through. Doubt O'Connor will be as quiet again.
JRant wrote: » The stars aligned last year against the Dubs but it was a fantastic performance. I thought it was one game too many for this Donegal team. They looked lethargic in that second half. Mayo were very good though. Should be a fascinating game between ourselves and Mayo. AOS will trouble Rory and we may see a slightly more defensive setup from us. I can see our half forwards having a huge impact though. Dermo is probably the premier player in the country at the moment and if he can turn it on we'll have enough to turn them over. Can't wait for it. If Mayo do turn us over I really hope they go on to win it though.
Jayop wrote: » It was a strange one. Hughes initially ran towards Meyler and looked like he was going to clean him out and I'm sure Meyler though that too. At the last minute though Hughes put his arms up and kind of stalled his run and Meyler took a step towards him. That step Meyler took was what made me think it was the correct decision. It wasn't that it was a cynical pull down but rather one where Mayler was putting the arm up/out to protect himself when he though he was going to be clattered but Hughes stopping made it look bad.
donegaLroad wrote: » Balla, Co Mayo, on Saturday.. The only TV in the parish with Sky Sports.
JRant wrote: » I think most people are just sick of the continual controversy that follows this particular county around. As for this anti-Ulster thing that's supposedly going on, I just don't see it. Donegal rightly received many plaudits for their fantastic performances over the past couple of years. Last years semi-final win against my lot being a prime example. Most neutrals were delighted for Monaghan winning 2 Ulster titles in 3 years and Fermanagh got great praise for their performance 2 weeks ago. Tyrone deliberately set themselves up as a cynical, win at any cost team. This has been going on for over a decade. It can hardly be surprising if there is a backlash against them now.
ColeTrain wrote: » The build up and wait for this will make it a long three weeks! Can't wait for it though, it's going to a massive occasion!
Jayop wrote: » There is an anti Ulster thing and it's always been going. It exists in the GAA and in pretty much every walk of Irish life. Maybe not from you, but try living in the south for a few years with a northern accent and you'd know what I mean. As for the Tyrone being cynical that's blown out of all proportion. The media led by RTE have it in for us and it's been happening since we beat Kerry in 2003. Now every incident is blown out of all proportion. It doesn't help that we've gave them some ammunition but it's still blown out of all context.
Kerry_2008 wrote: » I don't know why people are getting worked up by what Darragh O'Se says on sky sports. His ability to analyse a game has been terrible always. Anyone that watched our U21s under him would know, I don't think there is any malice in what he was saying stuff like " he used his experience to win that free". He's just a terrible co commentator / pundit and can't think of anything else to say.Anyway using your experience to win a free doesnt have to equate to diving. If you know you will win a free by going into contact it doesn't mean it's still not a free. It's just being cute.
Say Your Number wrote: » That reminds me of the Hardy Bucks when the lads got a broadband connection and people came from miles around and payed them to watch some videos on their laptop :pac:
elefant wrote: » 'some videos' :pac:
Morgans wrote: » That's the difference between the good/strong Armagh team of 6-8 years ago was that they were physical and prided themselves on it. Made all teams face up and be men if you wanted to beat them, they werent going to make things easy. Tyrone, while being physical have always included diving as part of their make up, and that it has been such a part of their play for a decade that it has to come from management. Love being physical but only for Tyrone its being physical only up to a point. Its why 'Battles of Omagh' happen and will happen again. Its frankly surprising that it hasnt happened more. Of course, the defence that there is nothing wrong and its only anti-Tyrone whining is a critical part of the defence mechanism. Cowards.
Morgans wrote: » Sean Cavanagh threw himself to the ground as McManus was looking to take a free after the sending off. That was off the top of my head. The idea that that Cavanagh would have been felled by the 'challenge' if he was trying to stay on his feet is laughable. Cowards.
Morgans wrote: » If you think that elbow was enough to fell Cavanagh there is no point in discussing this. McAllusky also pointed out by Colm O'Rourke. If you think there was one dive, attempt to get players booked/sent off by feigning injury, you are part of the Tyrone problem. Its a shame to the good players that they have.
Jayop wrote: » McCalliskey didn't dive. He got a dig in the head off the ball. He feigned injury but that's not the same thing. But you're right there's no point talking to you if you think Cavanagh going down from an elbow in the back after being targetted all game was a dive.
sliabh beagh wrote: » your just as biased as the rest of them. so mc manus' elbow was excusable but the way cavanagh fell wasnt? dont allow urself to get brainwashed by the southern media, esp rte.
Morgans wrote: » Two wrongs don't make a right. Would have more respect for Kavanagh if he stood up and fought someone. But its 'smart' to act physical, and feign injury. Its been a clear part of Tyrone's tactics for over a decade and its a shame that they play the game that way. Id guess most players would love to play the game in a different way. Must look at the way other teams play with jealousy.
Morgans wrote: » Believing that its begrudgery is part of the problem. Do you not think there is any merit in the Tyrone criticism?
Morgans wrote: » Was it Jason Akermanis who said Peter Canavan punched him in the face and ran away like a big girl in the park? I can remember being disgusted by Akermanis at the time, but its a surprise that there arent more incidents where the nicities are forgotten. I suppose managers are aware of the tactics.
tayto lover wrote: » Of course there is BUT Monaghan were just as bad imo. They could have won if they played football. I also feel that there's a lot of lads just waiting for the chance to criticise Tyrone and can't hold back. I have seen many teams use spoiling tactics over the years. It's not a new phenomenon in the GAA.
