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Mayo GAA Discussion Part 2

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mayo.mick

I've the penalty (and shinaginnings before it) from O'Connor uploaded now. Thanks to my niece for videoing it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wAhGZOm0yU

Green_Tae

Hell of a game it must be said!

Mayo continuing to improve and I like the way they're moving the ball but you shouldn't be conceding a goal like that from a kick-out at this level.

Rochford's probably not getting enough of out of his forwards and Mayo seemed at a loss facing that Donegal defence which predictably was highly organised and very aggressive.

Still lots of positives coming out of the game, not least the young lads who continue to improve. Very impressed by Conor Loftus coming off the bench. Not sure if Higgins should be deployed as a half-forward at this stage of his career but that experiment is over for the next few rounds regardless. The remaining games in the league are tough but winnable.

yop

glack wrote: »

Agree completely. Was sitting near the 4th official - was disgraceful. And their Maor Foirne I'd say ran more miles than some of the players. Constantly on the pitch!!

I wouldn't mind the Maor Foirne, though our got hit twice by the Donegal lads.
Its cuteness in some terms, but the abuse that they gave out isn't good. You can't run 20 or 30 m to hurl abuse at a 4th official or anyone to be honest. The 4th official took it well and mentioned it to his assistant.

We need to regroup and get a result in Monaghan, a hard task now.

glack

yop wrote: »

Some of the carry on by the Donegal management on the sideline would want to be looked at, the abuse the 4th official got from Gallagher is out of order.

Agree completely. Was sitting near the 4th official - was disgraceful. And their Maor Foirne I'd say ran more miles than some of the players. Constantly on the pitch!!

yop

Didn't expect a result but disappointed we didn't. It was there for the taking but we ran out of gas. Still better performance than any of the other games so thats a help.
Positives, once more DOC and Shane Nally played well. Very soft goal to give away. Sliced us open. Higgins was a big loss as he was slicing them open as McHugh did to us.
Some of the carry on by the Donegal management on the sideline would want to be looked at, the abuse the 4th official got from Gallagher is out of order.

Still plenty of points to play for and a win against Monaghan the next day is achievable. Though someone will need to be very tight on McManus after his Saturday.

Syferus

homewardbound11 wrote: »

That awful news on Higgins .
He looked sharp at half forward .

Didn't expect the win after donegals impressive start .
Donegal really only got that running game going for the goal and that is a credit to our defence . The only reason we were caught out was Vaughan slipped up on what was looking like a good attack.
Donegal relies heavily on the accuracy of Murphy.
Aiden was poor but for the love of god he got some crap balls in to him at times . With 2 big men ( Conor and Aiden) we should simply have had Regan feeding off thim.

We can still stay up but I am thinking our relegation battle will be decided in kiltoom and the Roscommon contingent would be more than happy to send us down to division 2

Roll on the league but our focus is June and onwards

Good luck with finding a game in Kiltoom that day. Maybe the St. Brigids U14 girls team might be about.

Match is in the Hyde

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PressRun wrote: »

Keith Higgins expected to be out for three weeks with the hamstring. Disappointing stuff there, especially since he's just back.

In other news, the Mayo ladies are doing the business at the moment. Cora Staunton scored 2-10 as Mayo beat Armagh 4-17 to 1-13, ending Armagh's unbeaten run. Some woman.

I hope someone is keeping score.
Because when she finally hangs up the boots the tally of scores is going to be out of this world.

homewardbound11

That awful news on Higgins .
He looked sharp at half forward .

Didn't expect the win after donegals impressive start .
Donegal really only got that running game going for the goal and that is a credit to our defence . The only reason we were caught out was Vaughan slipped up on what was looking like a good attack.
Donegal relies heavily on the accuracy of Murphy.
Aiden was poor but for the love of god he got some crap balls in to him at times . With 2 big men ( Conor and Aiden) we should simply have had Regan feeding off thim.

We can still stay up but I am thinking our relegation battle will be decided in kiltoom and the Roscommon contingent would be more than happy to send us down to division 2

Roll on the league but our focus is June and onwards

PressRun

Keith Higgins expected to be out for three weeks with the hamstring. Disappointing stuff there, especially since he's just back.

In other news, the Mayo ladies are doing the business at the moment. Cora Staunton scored 2-10 as Mayo beat Armagh 4-17 to 1-13, ending Armagh's unbeaten run. Some woman.

Fowler87

Hell of alot better performance than the last away game I was at in Cork. But same flaws in our forwards is a huge worry. Why we keep kicking into the corners is bewildering at times, cul de sac football...

Backline couldn't really fault all day, solid and disciplined. In attack when required supported with nice scores from Hall, Keegan, Harrison and Nally. Boyle aggressive as ever, Caff did an alright job on McBrearty. Hennelly sound with his kick outs.

Midfield faded in and out but dominated in that area for most of the game.

Problem is when you have a limited half forward line (and perhaps the weakest in the so called big counties) yer always gonna give up some chances. Offer no threat whatsoever at centre forward at times. Too many grafting and not contributing with attacking quality, DOC aside (serious nerve the lad)

statto25

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

The show is on TV3 thus nor that much publicity

It's on RTE2 so he'll probably get player of the year!

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washman3 wrote: »

The publicity gained should be enough to secure another soft all-star for 2016.

The show is on TV3 thus nor that much publicity

washman3

padd b1975 wrote: »

Speaking of Aidan... I presume he's treating this American Football exchange thing as nothing more than an opportunity to catch some winter sun.

The publicity gained should be enough to secure another soft all-star for 2016.

seligehgit

Pretty disappointing day at the office,I thought we might have snatched a draw.But Donegal did finish very strong,that training camp in Tenerife must have done them the world of good.They appeared to have a team closer to full strength than ourselves.It was a very enjoyable,high quality contest,played in a similar vein to last night's Croke Park encounter

Nice to see some quality long range scores although quite a few came from our backs.Our defending was very solid in general.Not too sure about the positioning of Keith Higgins in the half forwards.He can offer a hell of a lot going forward even whence stationed in his customary corner back position.Big loss with a suspected 6 week lay off with the hamstring.Initially I thought it was that dreaded knee again.

Shane Nally was extremely impressive again today,I was'nt quite sure why he was substituted as Donal Vaughan coughed up the vital turnover for the Donegal goal and was largely ineffectual.Stellar performance by Diarmuid O Connor yet again,the new Donegal goalkeeper Boyle has big boots to fill and cost them a few scores.We really do need Cillian O Connor back,Robert Hennelly lack of reliability on the long distance frees is in marked contrast to the brilliance of Michael Murphy.It was a shame Evan Regan was taken off as he was sure footed with the right of centre frees.It was a great contest between Aidan O Shea and McGee.

Very impressed with Donegal,their backs really do thunder forward.Ryan McHugh was magnificent and the usual suspects McGlynn,McGrath...Up front Donegal have so much quality Murphy,McBrearty,MacNiallais.Rory Kavanagh is a welcome return to their fold.

We'll have our work cut out in Monaghan,very impressive last night.How does one stop the wonder that is Conor McManus?It is likely to be the key.Roscommon are now flying in division one,Easter Sunday will likely be a must win to preserve our division one status.

Good to see Seamie O Shea make a brief appearance.

charlie14

PressRun wrote: »

Disappointing not to get the win as I think it was there for the taking, but still seeing gradual improvement.

Problems remain up front, still pretty toothless in attack. Something needs to be figured out with Aiden O'Shea. He was ineffective today. Personally, I think he's a midfielder and not a forward.

Disappointing that Keith Higgins got injured again. He was doing well up to then. Hopefully it's not too serious.

I think we really need David Clarke back in goal. I just don't think Hennelly is reliable enough on kickouts.

In positive news, Diarmuid O'Connor is turning out to be a fabulous player and should only improve. I thought Shane Nally and Brendan Harrison gave good accounts of themselves too.

Thought the ref was not in control of the game at certain points. The nonsense around the penalty should have been halted in a much swifter fashion.

I would have blamed the nonsense around the penalty on the umpire not the players.

The ball was clearly wide prior to it being given.

PressRun

Disappointing not to get the win as I think it was there for the taking, but still seeing gradual improvement.

Problems remain up front, still pretty toothless in attack. Something needs to be figured out with Aiden O'Shea. He was ineffective today. Personally, I think he's a midfielder and not a forward.

Disappointing that Keith Higgins got injured again. He was doing well up to then. Hopefully it's not too serious.

I think we really need David Clarke back in goal. I just don't think Hennelly is reliable enough on kickouts.

In positive news, Diarmuid O'Connor is turning out to be a fabulous player and should only improve. I thought Shane Nally and Brendan Harrison gave good accounts of themselves too.

Thought the ref was not in control of the game at certain points. The nonsense around the penalty should have been halted in a much swifter fashion.

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Deleted User wrote: »

Mayo looked clueless in the final third. Roscommon looking very good for Connacht this year.

Steady on its not even March.

A win in Monaghan athome v Kerry and and home v Down should see us safe.

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happyoutscan wrote: »

Will we ever f*cking learn. Shocking stuff.

Mayo looked clueless in the final third. Roscommon looking very good for Connacht this year.

happyoutscan

Will we ever f*cking learn. Shocking stuff.

martyos121

Shocking stuff there, there should never be that many opposition players allowed to run through on goal. We will always be prone to leaking these cheap goals it seems.

robbiezero

Great game.
Ryan McHugh and Diarmaid O Connor worth entrance fee alone. Getting through some work the two of them. McHugh is turning into some player.

martyos121

Yeah that ball surely went out of play, but I won't complain! Ballsy from DOC to go low for the retake, brilliant penalty.

Black for Donegal now, all the momentum swinging our way.

Beauty of a point there too.

tanko

This is a very entertaining game, that ball didn't look like it was over the end line?

On a second viewing it looked over the line. The ref would want to grow a pair.

davegrohl48

Green Tae wrote: »

It's a strong team but I feel Rochford's missing a trick here by not stationing Aidan O'Shea on the edge of the square and with Daniel Kirby and Barry Moran available after Paddy's Day I would be building my team around a big, target man at full-forward.

Aidan O'Shea as a midfielder can break tackles and win frees but he can also take far too much out of the ball. Maybe we'll see some rotation of positions here, maybe Aidan is in fact best in a free role. Although as things stand Rochford seems to be looking for mobility from his forwards.

Aidan is not a sure thing at full forward versus Division one teams. He might be asked to block up the centre back position, be available for all throw up balls and be a kickout option.
Alternatively we may switch back to a role more like last year. I like the idea of using him to block off the middle for the first 45 minutes. Then push for the line with him upfront when the defence of opposition is on yellows or had black cards. Move Aidan up and spring some pace from the bench. Trends have been games are tight for 50 minutes and then one team goes better over the final 20 minutes.

jeffred

For all those travelling tomorrow allow extra time there are roadworks about 4km from ballybofey with a double set of stop lights. Make sure you give yourself enough time.

Green_Tae

It's a strong team but I feel Rochford's missing a trick here by not stationing Aidan O'Shea on the edge of the square and with Daniel Kirby and Barry Moran available after Paddy's Day I would be building my team around a big, target man at full-forward.

Aidan O'Shea as a midfielder can break tackles and win frees but he can also take far too much out of the ball. Maybe we'll see some rotation of positions here, maybe Aidan is in fact best in a free role. Although as things stand Rochford seems to be looking for mobility from his forwards.

seligehgit

Team News

Robert Hennelly
Brendan Harrison
Ger Cafferkey
Keith Higgins
Lee Keegan
Colm Boyle
Shane Nally
Tom Parsons
Jason Gibbons
Diarmuid O Connor
Aidan O Shea
Conor O Shea
Evan Regan
Jason Doherty
Michael Sweeney

Glad to see Shane Nally getting another run out....

Billy Joe Padden discusses Sunday's game on the Mayo News podcast and reflects on how things have been going for Stephen Rochford's men thus far.

http://www.mayonews.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=87&Itemid=100166

puma90

Hi, Just wondering where I could get the mayo green bobble wooly hat. I only see a red one on o'neills?

yop

On a side note I had the pleasure of having Kevin Keane, Lee Keegan and Jason Doherty support a cycle I organised last weekend, what a trio of unassuming very nice lads who were willing to hang around and talk to people and take photos.

PressRun

So apparently Tom Parsons, Donal Vaughan and Kevin McLoughlin are all doubtful for the Donegal match. Kevin Keane, Caolan Crowe and Alan Freeman are out. David Clarke, Seamus O'Shea, Chris Barrett, Alan Dillon and Andy Moran are all back in training, though don't know if any of them will be available for Donegal.