Mayo GAA Discussion - Part 3

PARlance · 16-07-2017 7:45pm

km79 wrote: »

And of course my brother will take them from the other side

Get on to him Kenny

seligehgit · 17-07-2017 8:00am

All joking aside this is a serious worry.Jason Doherty isn't starting and Kevin McLoughlin is no longer a viable option.

Of the six starting forwards the last day I'd imagine the burden would fall on Conor Loftus.

It really does not bare thinking about,disastrous scenario.

yop · 17-07-2017 11:49am

seligehgit wrote: »

All joking aside this is a serious worry.Jason Doherty isn't starting and Kevin McLoughlin is no longer a viable option.

Of the six starting forwards the last day I'd imagine the burden would fall on Conor Loftus.

It really does not bare thinking about,disastrous scenario.

Ya its poor really, that said time for lads to grow balls if it does. You would assume that we have a back up plan.... *cough cough*

Mayo Club 51 · 17-07-2017 1:07pm

Oldtree · 17-07-2017 2:13pm

yop wrote: »

Ya its poor really, that said time for lads to grow balls if it does. You would assume that we have a back up plan.... *cough cough*

Don't worry, there is a backup cunning plan should the original cunning plan be circumvented. But the original cunning plan included aspects of mis-information, so who knows really

Season ticket attendance now on st list and money taken from bank this am. The countdown begins as the sap rises.

Shurimgreat · 17-07-2017 2:49pm

mayo.mick wrote: »

I hope they have enough stewards on duty if that guy turns up! They may need to call up reinforcements.

franklyon · 17-07-2017 10:26pm

The referee is the linesman involved in the Diarmuid Connelly incident :pac: if anyone was thinking they might have heard that name recently

seligehgit · 18-07-2017 7:33am

Anybody know a decent place to park on Saturday evening?

Fr Tod Umptious · 18-07-2017 8:18am

seligehgit wrote: »

Anybody know a decent place to park on Saturday evening?

There is a shopping center called the Jetway or something like that, it's more or less across the road for the stand side of the ground, about 5 mins walk.

Loads of parking and free, used it the day of "that game" and it was dead handy.

MaroonAndGreen · 18-07-2017 8:36am

seligehgit wrote: »

Anybody know a decent place to park on Saturday evening?

Limerick IT car park could be open. I'd be parking that side of the city anyway.

Cartman78 · 18-07-2017 9:31am

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

There is a shopping center called the Jetway or something like that, it's more or less across the road for the stand side of the ground, about 5 mins walk.

Loads of parking and free, used it the day of "that game" and it was dead handy.

That's the Jetland.....word of caution though...they've copped on to match-goers parking there before (not that there's that many big games in the Gaelic Grounds :rolleyes:) so there might be marshals out blocking non-shoppers.

If you fancy a slightly longer walk (and possible quicker getaway) I'd consider the Tesco carpark at Coonagh....it was meant to be a massive retail park but only a Tesco there so squillions of spaces...probably a 15-20 min walk but will save you time sitting in traffic on the way out.

LIT Car Park is a good shout too if open - also has the advantage of a quick getaway on the back roads (Cratloe, Moylish, Sixmilebridge).

For those feeling a bit more adventurous - you could pop through the tunnel and spin up the Dock Rd and park in a multi-storey for a couple of hours. Would be €3.80 in tolls and around €1.80 an hour for parking....but would deffo get you on the motorway than going the other way.

Anything further south than the Dock Road is likely to be full of schnakey Cork fans :pac:

Anyway, feel free to ask any other Limerick related questions

spurscormac · 18-07-2017 10:45am

Cartman78 wrote: »

Anyway, feel free to ask any other Limerick related questions

Looking to find somewhere to get lunch within walking distance of the grounds if possible.

Did the town parking, lunch and walk out when we played Kerry in that infamous semi-final, but to be honest, its a very long way out to walk, especially on the elder folks with us.

Doesn't have to be too fancy, just a filling lunch, and minimising the walk to the ground.
Was thinking of the Radisson and then driving in after eating, but might hit trouble with parking closer to throw-in.
Ideally looking to find a place within 15 mins walk of the ground.

Cartman78 · 18-07-2017 11:03am

spurscormac wrote: »

Looking to find somewhere to get lunch within walking distance of the grounds if possible.

Did the town parking, lunch and walk out when we played Kerry in that infamous semi-final, but to be honest, its a very long way out to walk, especially on the elder folks with us.

Doesn't have to be too fancy, just a filling lunch, and minimising the walk to the ground.
Was thinking of the Radisson and then driving in after eating, but might hit trouble with parking closer to throw-in.
Ideally looking to find a place within 15 mins walk of the ground.

You'd be doing well to find somewhere decent within that range tbh (unless I'm forgetting somewhere obvious) - there's loads of Centras, Mace etc. but sounds like you're looking for somewhere to sit down.

The Radisson is an option alright but you could hit serious traffic (unless you fancy going in the back roads via Moylish, Moyross etc. - if the LIT car park was open that could deffo work well).

There's also the Greenhills Hotel on the Ennis Road - you might even be able to leave the car there I'd say but could be a nightmare to get out of.

There's an easy to miss Eddie Rockets as well off the Coonagh Roundabout (big roundabout opposite the Tesco I mentioned) - next to the Travelodge. I've eaten there a couple of times and it's been fine.

If you're down really early and have time to kill, you could take the tunnel and take one of the other exits and come in via the Dublin Road or something, would give you more options in Castletroy, Annacotty etc (eg Finnegans) but probably not worth it if you're tight for time

keane2097 · 18-07-2017 11:12am

Ardhu bar is a five minute walk and does passable grub. There's also Ivan's cafe a couple of minutes in the other direction.

Cartman78 · 18-07-2017 11:33am

keane2097 wrote: »

Ardhu bar is a five minute walk and does passable grub. There's also Ivan's cafe a couple of minutes in the other direction.

Good shouts but both likely to be jammers I would say

spurscormac · 18-07-2017 11:52am

Some good options there, thanks Cartman78 and keane2097.

PARlance · 18-07-2017 12:25pm

Just seen it shared on Facebook. Durty Nellys in Bunratty are doing a €15 deal, main course and transport to/from the game (5 min walk).

I'm sure it'll be fun getting back but it's an option.

keane2097 · 18-07-2017 1:08pm

Cartman78 wrote: »

Good shouts but both likely to be jammers I would say

Depends on the times I suppose but worth a try anyway. There's a BBs or something inside the Jetland I think as well, probably has the usual packaged sandwiches and things if it's still there.

Stoner · 18-07-2017 2:25pm

Fr Tod Umptious wrote:

There is a shopping center called the Jetway or something like that, it's more or less across the road for the stand side of the ground, about 5 mins walk.

Jetland?

Over_the_waves · 18-07-2017 3:22pm

Mayo should win if they play to their potential, but they must start the game competitively this time! Dunno what's been going on with the warm-ups etc. but they've started the game 15 minutes after the opposition far too often this season.

Have a feeling that Cork will be up for this, lots of comments flying around the Cork sites about the "insult" of not playing in the Parc this weekend...

keane2097 · 18-07-2017 3:25pm

Over_the_waves wrote: »

lots of comments flying around the Cork sites about the "insult" of not playing in the Parc this weekend...

Link?

ProudDUB · 18-07-2017 5:48pm

Cartman78 wrote: »

There's an easy to miss Eddie Rockets as well off the Coonagh Roundabout (big roundabout opposite the Tesco I mentioned) - next to the Travelodge. I've eaten there a couple of times and it's been fine.

If you're down really early and have time to kill, you could take the tunnel and take one of the other exits and come in via the Dublin Road or something, would give you more options in Castletroy, Annacotty etc (eg Finnegans) but probably not worth it if you're tight for time

Does the best filet steak in Limerick. Melts in the mouth !

yop · 18-07-2017 9:29pm

ProudDUB wrote: »

Does the best filet steak in Limerick. Melts in the mouth !

Stop, manys the night I was in there when I lived in Limerick!

ProudDUB · 18-07-2017 9:33pm

yop wrote: »

Stop, manys the night I was in there when I lived in Limerick!

Gosh.

Mayo AND Limerick?

No one would ever accuse you, of not being a well travelled bon viveur !

yop · 18-07-2017 10:01pm

ProudDUB wrote: »

Gosh.

Mayo AND Limerick?

No one would ever accuse you, of not being a well travelled bon viveur !

And one time, I even went to Dublin. Proper Columbus me.

lukin · 18-07-2017 10:39pm

Over_the_waves wrote: »

Have a feeling that Cork will be up for this, lots of comments flying around the Cork sites about the "insult" of not playing in the Parc this weekend...

This game was never going to be played in the new Pairc ui Chaoimh because it has to be in a neutral venue.The insult is more to do with the first inter-county game in the new Pairc being played at the same time as the footballers game (well roughly the same time).
But being insulted is nothing new for Cork footballers

seligehgit · 18-07-2017 11:23pm

Mayo News Football Podcast - Cork Preview.

http://themayonews.podomatic.com/enclosure/2017-07-18T02_10_11-07_00.mp3

happyoutscan · 19-07-2017 10:16am

Mayo abu.

PARlance · 19-07-2017 10:59am

seligehgit wrote: »

Mayo News Football Podcast - Cork Preview.

http://themayonews.podomatic.com/enclosure/2017-07-18T02_10_11-07_00.mp3

Bit of nerves kicking in after listening to that. All this talk of "there's always a big game in Cork" is having an effect.

km79 · 19-07-2017 11:03am

Going to be wet until Saturday too

km79 · 19-07-2017 11:07am

Going to be wet until Saturday too

PARlance · 19-07-2017 11:17am

Will be very interesting to see the team selection, who misses out in the backs? Rochford seems to favour Vaughan starting... it's a bit late in the year but Coen would be my pick to play that sweeperish role behind him. That could leave Boyle and Higgins as impact subs.

Barry Moran back now, the mark / longer kick outs may lead to him being called on for 10-15 mins if we can progress. 4 solid midfielders to draw from there.

Coillte_Bhoy · 19-07-2017 1:03pm

lukin wrote: »

This game was never going to be played in the new Pairc ui Chaoimh because it has to be in a neutral venue.The insult is more to do with the first inter-county game in the new Pairc being played at the same time as the footballers game (well roughly the same time).
But being insulted is nothing new for Cork footballers

They dont have to be at neutral venues. Id say PUC was a possibility but im sure Mayo wouldnt have stood for such a decision so was never seriously considered imo

mayo.mick · 19-07-2017 1:14pm

Coillte_Bhoy wrote: »

They dont have to be at neutral venues. Id say PUC was a possibility but im sure Mayo wouldnt have stood for such a decision so was never seriously considered imo

It was very much a possibility that it could have been played in the pair. Semi final replays are already pencilled in for there. According to the examiner today, the semis could very well be played there in future

Coillte_Bhoy · 19-07-2017 1:38pm

mayo.mick wrote: »

It was very much a possibility that it could have been played in the pair. Semi final replays are already pencilled in for there. According to the examiner today, the semis could very well be played there in future

Well i assume Mayo would have kicked up an absolute stink if that was the case, Croke Park does liaise with counties for these type of games to try and get agreement on venues. i dont know what article you are referencing but id safely say its not going to happen anytime soon unless maybe it was two southern teams involved.

km79 · 19-07-2017 1:40pm

mayo.mick wrote: »

It was very much a possibility that it could have been played in the pair. Semi final replays are already pencilled in for there. According to the examiner today, the semis could very well be played there in future

I don't see anything in the examiner article about semis being played there in future ? Football semis is it ?
No chance
The article does say that all stand tickets are gone for both hurling quarters and terrace glass by fast
So thankfully they didn't put a football game on with them ............and of course the tickets are probably more expensive than 4A qualifiers as well.......

seligehgit · 19-07-2017 1:51pm

PARlance wrote: »

Bit of nerves kicking in after listening to that. All this talk of "there's always a big game in Cork" is having an effect.

It made me very pensive too,I came round to the thinking of one's conundrum,were Kerry very very good and simply blew them away versus the anaemic performances that we have become accustomed to with Cork football teams in recent years?Cork ultimately have little fear of Mayo as I have oft experienced in Croker.They obviously the potential to produce a big performance.

Interesting thoughts from Michael Foley re placing a big man like Peter Kelleher in around the square.I'd definitely consider that if I was Peadar Healy!

Stephen Rochford definitely seems to favour starting Donie Vaughan but I am not so inclined based on form.Picking a full back and half back line offers many headaches with all those vying for a spot,shall have to give it a bit of thought.

Options

Harrison
Cafferkey
Barrett
Keegan
Boyle
Durcan
Higgins
Vaughan
Nally
Coen!

Had to laugh at Mike Finnerty choice of ale from Roscommon.

flasher0030 · 19-07-2017 2:18pm

PARlance wrote: »

Will be very interesting to see the team selection, who misses out in the backs? Rochford seems to favour Vaughan starting... it's a bit late in the year but Coen would be my pick to play that sweeperish role behind him. That could leave Boyle and Higgins as impact subs.

Barry Moran back now, the mark / longer kick outs may lead to him being called on for 10-15 mins if we can progress. 4 solid midfielders to draw from there.

Eh? Vaughan ahead of Higgins and Boyle? I know Rochford likes to throw the cat amongst the pigeons every so often, but that would be PR madness - as well as a crazy football decision.

km79 · 19-07-2017 2:34pm

flasher0030 wrote: »

Eh? Vaughan ahead of Higgins and Boyle? I know Rochford likes to throw the cat amongst the pigeons every so often, but that would be PR madness - as well as a crazy football decision.

Boyle is not playing well
Can see why he didn't start against Galway now ( although not why he only came on with 5 minutes to go)
Their is serious competition for that half back line now so won't be surprised if he doesn't start

On Higgins .......I know this won't be a popular opinion but I think he has gotten an awful easy time the past couple of years due to his reputation as one of the best corner backs in the country .........being played out of position has of course contributed at times to this BUT his marking when in his position is extremely loose and the there was the madness in Salthill. He could have had zero complaints if he had been not picked to start against Clare where he had a good second half

yop · 19-07-2017 2:44pm

The Examiner said that Mayo were playing Cork in Cork, so I don't know if Id take much heed out of it.

boosabum · 19-07-2017 3:26pm

km79 wrote: »

Boyle is not playing well
Can see why he didn't start against Galway now ( although not why he only came on with 5 minutes to go)
Their is serious competition for that half back line now so won't be surprised if he doesn't start

On Higgins .......I know this won't be a popular opinion but I think he has gotten an awful easy time the past couple of years due to his reputation as one of the best corner backs in the country .........being played out of position has of course contributed at times to this BUT his marking when in his position is extremely loose and the there was the madness in Salthill. He could have had zero complaints if he had been not picked to start against Clare where he had a good second half

I would have thought that he was the player under the most pressure in the back line to hold a place. The durcan, Keegan, Boyle trio along with Coen & Vaughan would have held the half back positions and as you say Keith is too loose a corner back to be on the last line of defense. For all his attributes he has got some might roastings off forwards in the past few years.

Pure tashte · 19-07-2017 3:38pm

boosabum wrote: »

I would have thought that he was the player under the most pressure in the back line to hold a place. The durcan, Keegan, Boyle trio along with Coen & Vaughan would have held the half back positions and as you say Keith is too loose a corner back to be on the last line of defense. For all his attributes he has got some might roastings off forwards in the past few years.

Barrett has probably done enough to nail down a starting spot. With him, Cafferkey and Harrison in the FB line; the usual three in the HB line, and any of Higgins, Vaughan or Coen to give them a hand, there's plenty of strength there.

km79 · 19-07-2017 3:43pm

Pure tashte wrote: »

Barrett has probably done enough to nail down a starting spot. With him, Cafferkey and Harrison in the FB line; the usual three in the HB line, and any of Higgins, Vaughan or Coen to give them a hand, there's plenty of strength there.

It's our strongest sector and the strongest of any team in the country
We haven't gone away despite what the Sunday game "experts " believe

PARlance · 19-07-2017 4:21pm

flasher0030 wrote: »

Eh? Vaughan ahead of Higgins and Boyle? I know Rochford likes to throw the cat amongst the pigeons every so often, but that would be PR madness - as well as a crazy football decision.

He started him ahead of Boyle against Galway and he has started against Derry and Clare... Suspensions to Higgins and Durcan may have influenced that, but he does seem to favour starting him.

If he doesn't see him as a good "impact" sub, then I can kind of see why he's starting. But personally, I wouldn't. I was actually glad to see the black card against Clare / Coen coming on for him.

Pure tashte · 19-07-2017 4:33pm

PARlance wrote: »

He started him ahead of Boyle against Galway and he has started against Derry and Clare... Suspensions to Higgins and Durcan may have influenced that, but he does seem to favour starting him.

If he doesn't see him as a good "impact" sub, then I can kind of see why he's starting. But personally, I wouldn't. I was actually glad to see the black card against Clare / Coen coming on for him.

If we do win at the weekend and end up playing Kerry in the quarters, you'd imagine Vaughan would be a good option to give Cafferkey a hand minding Donaghy, and then push up into midfield for the kick outs (a la Barry Moran V Donegal in 2015)

PARlance · 19-07-2017 5:10pm

seligehgit wrote: »

It made me very pensive too,I came round to the thinking of one's conundrum,were Kerry very very good and simply blew them away versus the anaemic performances that we have become accustomed to with Cork football teams in recent years?Cork ultimately have little fear of Mayo as I have oft experienced in Croker.They obviously the potential to produce a big performance.

Interesting thoughts from Michael Foley re placing a big man like Peter Kelleher in around the square.I'd definitely consider that if I was Peadar Healy!

Stephen Rochford definitely seems to favour starting Donie Vaughan but I am not so inclined based on form.Picking a full back and half back line offers many headaches with all those vying for a spot,shall have to give it a bit of thought.

Options

Harrison
Cafferkey
Barrett
Keegan
Boyle
Durcan
Higgins
Vaughan
Nally
Coen!

Had to laugh at Mike Finnerty choice of ale from Roscommon.

Mike seemed to be a fan anyway. My friend was drinking it at the weekend, I'm not sure I could bring myself to supporting anything from Roscommon, even good ale

Harrison, Caff, Barrett
Coen (sweeper-ish)
Keegan, Boyle, Durcan

Would be my 6-7 back there. I could see Vaughan in there instead of Boyle, if his height / physicality was needed.

Some serious experience and strength to be drawing on if you've players like Higgins, Vaughan and Seamie O'Shea on the bench among others.

Stoner · 19-07-2017 8:12pm

km79 wrote:

On Higgins .......I know this won't be a popular opinion but I think he has gotten an awful easy time the past couple of years due to his reputation as one of the best corner backs in the country .....

TBH I think he's living off his own good reputation now. He has had some poor games in the past 2/3 years but a lot of Mayo people imo don't want to see it.
I'm glad when he's playing Dublin. IMO some of the other Mayo defenders are far better defensively than him now.

Whatever about Boyle he seems to get things moving , he's a bit small for the half-back line imo, but he makes up for it with his drive and commitment.

jr86 · 19-07-2017 8:28pm

Stoner wrote: »

TBH I think he's living off his own good reputation now. He has had some poor games in the past 2/3 years but a lot of Mayo people imo don't want to see it.
I'm glad when he's playing Dublin. IMO some of the other Mayo defenders are far better defensively than him now.

Whatever about Boyle he seems to get things moving , he's a bit small for the half-back line imo, but he makes up for it with his drive and commitment.

If I remember correctly didn't andrews absolutely clean him out in the 2015 semi replay. Went a long way towards ensuring dublin were level at ht

seligehgit · 19-07-2017 8:39pm

Stoner wrote: »

TBH I think he's living off his own good reputation now. He has had some poor games in the past 2/3 years but a lot of Mayo people imo don't want to see it.
I'm glad when he's playing Dublin. IMO some of the other Mayo defenders are far better defensively than him now.

Whatever about Boyle he seems to get things moving , he's a bit small for the half-back line imo, but he makes up for it with his drive and commitment.

His better days are certainly behind him,a wonderful servant to the jersey.

He's no longer suited to the corner,if ever that was his best position.It was a case of necessity to shore up a shaky full back line than anything else.He was never limpet tight marker and relied on his great turn of pace to rescue situations.

More suited to playing further up the field at this stage if he's going to be given the opportunity to start which is far from a certainty.

seligehgit · 19-07-2017 8:42pm

jr86 wrote: »

If I remember correctly didn't andrews absolutely clean him out in the 2015 semi replay. Went a long way towards ensuring dublin were level at ht

One hundred percent Andrews have him a torrid time that day.TBF he wasn't the only corner back that suffered such a fate.

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