Mayo GAA Discussion Part 2

PARlance · 05-09-2015 10:14AM

TCDStudent1 wrote: »

Yeah keegan needs to focus on his game rather than get involved in this.

Before last weeks match, James horan and David Brady were talking about match ups and who they'd put marking who. I wonder if Mayo had planned more for Connolly starting or not starting when it comes to match ups. That could potentially have an impact on mayos preparation for this.

That would be a poor excuse for us as up until 6 days ago they spent enough time preparing for him.
I'm sure they've covered all basis. It will affect Dublins prep just as much/little as ours.

SeanJ09 · 05-09-2015 10:14AM

Christ lads, this is going to be spicy!

km79 · 05-09-2015 10:18AM

Westernyelp wrote: »

Keegan does that and he will probably see the line

with a good hard fair shoulder

km79 · 05-09-2015 10:25AM

given the focus that is on Connolly I think that either he or his marker will get MOTM
As Mayo are going to win and I'm assuming Keegan marking him in taking the plunge on Leeroy at 16\1

happyoutscan · 05-09-2015 10:25AM

Don't forget that Aslan - the tenements favorites - are on beforehand so have the earplugs ready.

clunked · 05-09-2015 10:27AM

https://youtu.be/5g50XzG9aBI

dunnerc · 05-09-2015 10:28AM

happyoutscan wrote: »

Don't forget that Aslan - the tenements favorites - are on beforehand so have the earplugs ready.

Very childish indeed

maximus15 · 05-09-2015 10:30AM

this will not hav effected mayo's preparation one bit!! Once the 2nd appeal went in, they knew he would get off. dublin weren't goin to waste their time appealin if they didn't know they would win in the end. Connolly made it clear leaving the pitch that he hasnt finished with keegan yet and there is a fair chance he won't finish this game either!!

All that would be needed to make this any spicier would be mayo to head for the hill to warm up again!!

km79 · 05-09-2015 10:38AM

dunnerc wrote: »

Very childish indeed

bit much alright now in fairness
Christy Duignan has had a tough battle and its good to see him back whether their music is to everybodys taste or not

happyoutscan · 05-09-2015 10:41AM

dunnerc wrote: »

Very childish indeed

I can live with that.

LeoB · 05-09-2015 10:48AM

km79 wrote: »

Anyway the Dubs have probably been planning without him and building a siege mentality . They have no excuses now ...........Keegan needs to BURY him with a shoulder early. Preferably in front of the Hill

That sort of crap should be kept for a terrace in UK. Keegan just like Connolly will be under the scope from the off. I would hope there would be none of the sly belts that went on last week. Both teams are better than that.
I think we will se more of an active role been taken by linesmen today also. So everylad needs to be on their guard.

seligehgit wrote: »

I really think the lads can use the appeal outcome as great means of extra motivation. Definitely I believe that Dublin team would have used his absence as reason to leave nothing on the pitch,it can definitely work the other way now.

Im not in favour of the appeal system in its current format. It is a joke.

That said I think you are right. Dublin could have thrown everything into this game without Connolly and now it could backfire.

Just An Opinion · 05-09-2015 10:54AM

happyoutscan wrote: »

Don't forget that Aslan - the tenements favorites - are on beforehand so have the earplugs ready.

Thankfully I've experience of Mayo people in person who I find are pleasurable company to be in to dismiss this arsehole comment as that of an arsehole!

naughto · 05-09-2015 11:14AM

Did u ever hear such sh1te
From the gaa regarding Connolly getting off.

At a hearing on 4 September at the Regency Hotel Airport in Dublin, a DRA Panel chaired by former Supreme Court judge Hugh O'Flaherty (with solicitors David Nohilly and Brian Rennick) upheld a claim by Diarmuid Connolly against a one match ban arising out of an infraction during the drawn Mayo v Dublin All-Ireland semi final of Sunday, August 30.

The Panel's decision related to lack of fair procedure afforded to Mr. Connolly at an early stage in the GAA's internal disciplinary process which unfairly hindered the preparations for, and presentation of, his defence. Mr Connolly was thus free to play in the replay of the above match on 5 September.

Defiler Of The Coffin · 05-09-2015 11:15AM

dunnerc wrote: »

yes and it was a joke of a decision for keane also was it not?

coybib!

Thank you for agreeing with me.

dunnerc · 05-09-2015 11:22AM

happyoutscan wrote: »

I can live with that.

I'm very happy for you,keep up the good posts

jmayo · 05-09-2015 11:34AM

naughto wrote: »

Did u ever hear such sh1te
From the gaa regarding Connolly getting off.

At a hearing on 4 September at the Regency Hotel Airport in Dublin, a DRA Panel chaired by former Supreme Court judge Hugh O'Flaherty (with solicitors David Nohilly and Brian Rennick) upheld a claim by Diarmuid Connolly against a one match ban arising out of an infraction during the drawn Mayo v Dublin All-Ireland semi final of Sunday, August 30.

The Panel's decision related to lack of fair procedure afforded to Mr. Connolly at an early stage in the GAA's internal disciplinary process which unfairly hindered the preparations for, and presentation of, his defence. Mr Connolly was thus free to play in the replay of the above match on 5 September.

That is a complete an utter joke.
I wonder how long it took them to dream up that excuse.

Why are we incapable of handing out punishment in this country, be in sport or in our legal courts.
That is what you get when you have a bunch of lawyers involved I guess.

The GAA appeals heirarchy and the HQ is basically hanging the refs out to dry.

happyoutscan · 05-09-2015 11:42AM

Just An Opinion wrote: »

Thankfully I've experience of Mayo people in person who I find are pleasurable company to be in to dismiss this arsehole comment as that of an arsehole!

If you can take digs at the Saw Doctors and us out 'wesht' you shouldn't whine at the return.

Just An Opinion · 05-09-2015 11:48AM

happyoutscan wrote: »

If you can take digs at the Saw Doctors and us out 'wesht' you shouldn't whine at the return.

What was that into response to? Similar tripe to above, go look!

Paulzx · 05-09-2015 11:51AM

happyoutscan wrote: »

If you can take digs at the Saw Doctors and us out 'wesht' you shouldn't whine at the return.

Stop trying to claim a Galway band. Find your own!!:)

Ace2007 · 05-09-2015 12:01PM

jmayo wrote: »

That is a complete an utter joke.
I wonder how long it took them to dream up that excuse.

Why are we incapable of handing out punishment in this country, be in sport or in our legal courts.
That is what you get when you have a bunch of lawyers involved I guess.

The GAA appeals heirarchy and the HQ is basically hanging the refs out to dry.

Well why did the CRC and CHC cut corners? The DRA is independent body that look at the facts of what happened.

Who knows what the technicals were but they could have been that they used certain rules/reasons to allow the 6 other successful appeals, they could have said it's not the first time you've got send off - which has nothing to do with the red card in question.

Maybe they saw it as Connolly and thought we'll show him.

But right or wrong is it not better that the best players are on the pitch and the reason for mayo winning can't be put down to Connolly missing - when other days other refs might easily have given reds to Mayo. I said it before (and don't want to get dragged into it again) but had the ref given reds/blacks for certain incidences last Sunday - Mayo would have been worse off for the personality that it would have affected.

Hulk Hands · 05-09-2015 12:02PM

Paulzx wrote: »

Stop trying to claim a Galway band. Find your own!!:)

Funny one that one, a few lads from Tuam decided to pander to those North of the border to make a few pound, and have been profiting ever since. A very very easy song to take off aswell when you're in slagging mode

km79 · 05-09-2015 12:11PM

LeoB wrote: »

That sort of crap should be kept for a terrace in UK. Keegan just like Connolly will be under the scope from the off. I would hope there would be none of the sly belts that went on last week. Both teams are better than that.
I think we will se more of an active role been taken by linesmen today also. So everylad needs to be on their guard.

Im not in favour of the appeal system in its current format. It is a joke.

That said I think you are right. Dublin could have thrown everything into this game without Connolly and now it could backfire.

what sort of crap? I said a shoulder ? a good hard shoulder can lift the crowd as much as a score . Shouldering is still part of the game last I checked

Kalyke · 05-09-2015 12:39PM

I thought Kinsella s name was familiar.. He reffed us against Cork in the league , March 29th. Unremarkable as I remember. A good thing I suppose?

Diabhal Beag · 05-09-2015 12:57PM

Hoping ye win today in spite of your horrific "banter" pages and Facebook groups. Best of luck!

commonsense. · 05-09-2015 01:31PM

naughto wrote:

Did u ever hear such sh1te From the gaa regarding Connolly getting off.

I agree with you, and the GAA really let themselves down regularly in this area.
But from a 'fair play' perspective I think it would be wrong if Connolly was not allowed play in this game. Why rule him out and not Cooper(filthy tackle), McMahon, Killian O'Connor et al. Connolly did not deserve to be a scapegoat on this occasion.

naughto · 05-09-2015 01:50PM

commonsense. wrote: »

I agree with you, and the GAA really let themselves down regularly in this area.
But from a 'fair play' perspective I think it would be wrong if Connolly was not allowed play in this game. Why rule him out and not Cooper(filthy tackle), McMahon, Killian O'Connor et al. Connolly did not deserve to be a scapegoat on this occasion.

Having him play today is going to cause holy war on the pitch it will not take much to set it off.
If he was banned would it take the sting out of it.

Did the dubs name there team?

newportlad · 05-09-2015 01:53PM

Do you think will be many Mayo fans in the Nally stand?

commonsense. · 05-09-2015 02:17PM

naughto wrote:

Having him play today is going to cause holy war on the pitch it will not take much to set it off. If he was banned would it take the sting out of it.

Not anymore than having copper, mcmahon and o'connor on the pitch.

ColeTrain · 05-09-2015 02:59PM

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Hoping ye win today in spite of your horrific "banter" pages and Facebook groups. Best of luck!

On behalf of Mayo, I apologise for that banter page, a site ran by chimps.

Peist2007 · 05-09-2015 03:38PM

Although it makes things more difficult, i am happy that Connolly got off. The Keane decision really did create a poor precedent which puts any red card with any provocation at all in line for a successful appeal. Connolly's previous or brushes with the law in the real world or even his general angry-looking demeanour when on the pitch or the fact is that he is a Dub shouldnt make any difference to any of that.

The GAA need to draw a line under this season after it is over and make a clear announcement about red cards and suspensions. The emphasis on provocation in recent decisions needs to be revoked and moved away from with no ambiguity. Raising hands to an opponent and striking is a red and a ban. A strict liability offence ie no defence to it. End of.

As for today's game, i think Mayo will win handily. O'Keefe in today's Times captures my view on it perfectly. The last 10 minutes exposed the Dublin team's mental frailties and i think Mayo will go for the jugular today. Mayo minus 3 is 4/1, i jumped on it.

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