Dublin GAA Discussion Thread MOD WARNING POST #2944

BonnieSituation · 18-05-2016 08:33PM

Pierce_1991 wrote: »

I agree on McGeeney, I was always a fan of his. If nothing else Kildare were a really entertaining team to watch, I always enjoyed their games. The 2011 final I think is probably the best Leinster Championship game I've been to, it was an absolute cracker.

It was a great game.

Kildare only have themselves to blame. There was something bubbling for them.

People can look to Armagh now and complain that McGeeney doesn't know what he's at but really imagine if Kevin Cassidy had missed that winning point in 2011?

Pierce_1991 · 18-05-2016 08:44PM

BonnieSituation wrote: »

It was a great game.

Kildare only have themselves to blame. There was something bubbling for them.

People can look to Armagh now and complain that McGeeney doesn't know what he's at but really imagine if Kevin Cassidy had missed that winning point in 2011?

Yeah the Armagh thing is interesting. Maybe they just don't have the players although they did seem to be improving a couple of years ago.

Bonniedog · 18-05-2016 11:14PM

Pierce_1991 wrote: »

Yeah the Armagh thing is interesting. Maybe they just don't have the players although they did seem to be improving a couple of years ago.

Can't recall who it was but Armagh chap on radio during Louth game seemed to suggest that Cross had sucked the life out of them, and a bit like Dublin vis-à-vis Leinster maybe, that everyone else had dropped off.

Now that Cross have fallen from their majestic heights they have worst of both worlds: No longer have their class of players and overall club standard has dropped. Their underage teams have been quite poor I think?

Pity, because they were some team in their prime, and probably didn't fully realise their potential. Again, a lot to do with Cross concentration on winning the club.

Nidgeweasel · 20-05-2016 03:08PM

BonnieSituation wrote: »

It was a great game.

Kildare only have themselves to blame. There was something bubbling for them.

People can look to Armagh now and complain that McGeeney doesn't know what he's at but really imagine if Kevin Cassidy had missed that winning point in 2011?

Then it'd have went to a replay. :P

I'm not convinced about 'Geezer' as a manager myself. I was going to do a subjective appraisal but would struggle to hide my bias so won't bother.

ProudDUB · 20-05-2016 03:28PM

Ah g'wan. It will be a refreshing change from those adoring pieces by the Barry Egan types (usually accompanied by a photo of him in Conor McGregor's gym, looking fierce intense like,) banging on about what a fearsome warrior he is. It's the middle of May, so we should be due another one in the Sindo fairly soon. :rolleyes:

Boom__Boom · 20-05-2016 05:40PM

ProudDUB wrote: »

Ah g'wan. It will be a refreshing change from those adoring pieces by the Barry Egan types (usually accompanied by a photo of him in Conor McGregor's gym, looking fierce intense like,) banging on about what a fearsome warrior he is. It's the middle of May, so we should be due another one in the Sindo fairly soon. :rolleyes:

His record with Armagh to date is he got them promoted out of Division 3 last year, lost to Donegal and Galway and beat Wicklow in the championship, got relegated back down to Division 3 this year. Would anyone be a bit surprised if Cavan beat them and they exited the qualifiers at an early stage this summer?

The lads in the Sindo would want to get their skates on as I could see Geezer being on his way out of Armagh very soon no matter what sort of 5 year deal he has.

ProudDUB · 20-05-2016 08:28PM

I doubt it. There is such a cult of personality surrounding around the man, if they have an early championship exit, the blame for it will be laid else where.

Bonniedog · 20-05-2016 09:11PM

ProudDUB wrote: »

I doubt it. There is such a cult of personality surrounding around the man, if they have an early championship exit, the blame for it will be laid else where.

Were you not an admirer of his when he was with the United Nati.... , sorry Fianna

ProudDUB · 20-05-2016 09:27PM

Ah, don't be knocking him now. He did a great job of promoting hurling in Kildare. Amongst Cavan people. :P

Bonniedog · 20-05-2016 10:05PM

ProudDUB wrote: »

Ah, don't be knocking him now. He did a great job of promoting hurling in Kildare. Amongst Cavan people. :P

I had forgotten that one!

Coill Dúbh be serious hurlers. They only agreed on condition that Seanie run on, run off, and they never have to see him ever again

ProudDUB · 20-05-2016 10:15PM

Ha ! Funnily enough. There's a newish housing development in Malahide called Coill Dubh. It's just down the road from the Sylvester's pitches. Another shower that could give Kofi Annan a run for its money in all the stamps on the passports. :rolleyes:

Bret Hart · 21-05-2016 05:24PM

Very disappointing start too the day,with the minors getting a hammering. Hopefully the hurlers can save it from being a ****e day.

Bonniedog · 21-05-2016 05:32PM

That was a bit of a tanking.

Might, however, calm down those who think that all Dublin have to do is throw out a set of jerseys....

salmocab · 21-05-2016 05:56PM

Bonniedog wrote: »

That was a bit of a tanking.

Might, however, calm down those who think that all Dublin have to do is throw out a set of jerseys....

it won't

Bonniedog · 21-05-2016 06:31PM

salmocab wrote: »

it won't

Probably not.

Was humming and hawing about going in tonight but took the soft option to my shame. TV it is.

Hopefully, they will keep yellabellies in their place.

Bonniedog · 21-05-2016 09:38PM

Impressive enough performance. Looked confident on the ball and even just comparing tonight to the Walsh Cup it is evident that Dublin are in different universe to Wexicans and are moving further away.

Cats is perfect game for them next, rather than Galway. I reckon stripey fellas be caught this year, and Dubs get first shot. Shot to nothing. Throw the kitchen sink at it.

corny · 21-05-2016 09:47PM

Happy with that. You always felt Dublin were within themselves to keep them at arm length.

I'm all for the style Cunningham is trying to implement but lads need to realise there's a time and place for just clearing your lines. Too many times we're caught trying to be clever. Good teams ruthlessly exploit stuff like that.

You can never say you're confident going into a game with Kilkenny but I think we'll run them close.

ProudDUB · 21-05-2016 09:54PM

Jayzus. That's a great result. Am deeply embedded behind enemy lines in Listowel. The locals are all mad for talking about the hurling. But I'm having none of it....even if it's on the telly in the pub & this is hurling country. I keep changing the subject back to the league & AI finals. It's a tough job, but someones gotta do it !

Bonniedog · 21-05-2016 10:02PM

Brilliant PD :-)

Don't let the Kerry boy scoring a goal distract you either.

Do you need feed lines?:

"So, what was Mackers best goal against Kerry, would you say.... in hindsight..."

Bonniedog · 21-05-2016 10:03PM

corny wrote: »

Happy with that. You always felt Dublin were within themselves to keep them at arm length.

I'm all for the style Cunningham is trying to implement but lads need to realise there's a time and place for just clearing your lines. Too many times we're caught trying to be clever. Good teams ruthlessly exploit stuff like that.

You can never say you're confident going into a game with Kilkenny but I think we'll run them close.

I think we'll take them.

There. Said it

ProudDUB · 21-05-2016 10:37PM

Bonniedog wrote: »

Brilliant PD :-)

Don't let the Kerry boy scoring a goal distract you either.

Do you need feed lines?:

"So, what was Mackers best goal against Kerry, would you say.... in hindsight..."

I passed the Kerry hurlers bus in Newcastle West, going wherever it was they were going. I may or may not have gotten a dig in about the footballers bus getting lost, as we're all still waiting for them to show up at Croker. The night is still young. I'm saving Kev for my knock out killer blow, piece de resistance, pincer movement, when they are at their weakest point. A bit like Kev himself !

Didn't get to see much of the hurling. Were we that good, or were the Wexicans just that bad? The turnout looked terrible on the telly.

Dyr · 21-05-2016 10:41PM

ProudDUB wrote: »

I passed the Kerry hurlers bus in Newcastle West, going wherever it was they were going. I may or may not have gotten a dig in about the footballers bus getting lost, as we're all still waiting for them to show up at Croker. The night is still young. I'm saving Kevin for my piece de resistance !

Didn't get to see much of the hurling. Were we that good, or were the Wexicans just that bad? The turnout looked terrible on the telly.

Yellow bellies were poor, score could have been higher given dublins wides

Kavrocks · 21-05-2016 10:46PM

ProudDUB wrote: »

Were we that good, or were the Wexicans just that bad? The turnout looked terrible on the telly.

I thought we were poor enough and never got out of second gear so that'll tell you how good Wexford were. There's definitely a lot more in us then we showed today.

There was no turnout. Only 13,000 there.

Bonniedog · 21-05-2016 11:13PM

Dublin were good. Wexford were as bad as I've seen them in 40 years.

Hard to believe we only beat them once between 1964 and 1990 in any thing, and then not again until 2009, other than one league game. Since then we've won 10 of last 11.

They hadn't even a bit of badness in them.

They are my second favourite team so take no pleasure in their plight. They be back. Minors are good, and they've had good 21s.

Up the yllabellies.

(Keep giving the other boys sticl PD :-)

68deville · 22-05-2016 12:05AM

In fairness ta Dubs didn't have to get out of 2nd gear and well deserved win,
Thank god we shot of liam Dunne he can't even hold down a 9 ta 5! At least next manager we get wont be dependent on the GAA for his pay cheque! Fact

Bonniedog · 22-05-2016 02:21AM

You have good players coming through 68.

Only thing i'd have noticed tonight was curious unWexford lack of bite. They dropped the heads very early and even Dunne seemed resigned to it from an early stage.

Anyway, best of luck for the next one.

gormdubhgorm · 22-05-2016 11:56AM

68deville wrote: »

In fairness ta Dubs didn't have to get out of 2nd gear and well deserved win,
Thank god we shot of liam Dunne he can't even hold down a 9 ta 5! At least next manager we get wont be dependent on the GAA for his pay cheque! Fact

Plus Liam Dunne always look smug/cranky I have yet to make my mind up which!

gormdubhgorm · 22-05-2016 11:58AM

I hope the weather is not that bad in portlaoise. Fair play to those eejits who turned up to watch it.

Bonniedog · 22-05-2016 12:03PM

gormdubhgorm wrote: »

Plus Liam Dunne always look smug/cranky I have yet to make my mind up which!

He looked like a man who realised that the jig is up. Wexford have gotten their act together underage and that will come through. Seems to be a fair bit of dislike towards Dunne, so am guessing this be the end of him. In fairness he took the job when no-one else wanted it and at their lowest ebb. Got some good results, notably beating Clare in 2014, but I reckon they need a change.

Slattsy · 22-05-2016 02:07PM

Anyone watching the Ulster puke hand football?

Me neither.

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