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Galway Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To clare_sparrow: "Very hard to see where we go from here. biggest positive is probably Cianan Fahy. For the life of me I dont know why we are not trying to find more of these kind of players. Conor Cooney is clearly past it but Evan Niland is not the solution. He just doesnt have the size required. Ive lost hope in Galway hurling, for this year anyway." We are (trying to find them) but they ain't there, if they were they would play
If it wasn't for Niland we would have been beaten on the scoreboard as badly as on the grass
It's not a matter of size as such. It's a style of player issue.
But you can't fill your middle third with loose ball sniper types and expect them to suddenly become physical scrappy types, Monaghan, Lee and Glennon didn't get into a county team due to their ability to secure hard won possession.
Up to management to find a solution that makes us competitive, that's what they are there for.
If we beat Antrim and Dublin we will be back in the LF if Kilkenny win their remaining games.
You may rediscover your hope then :)
If we don't beat Antrim that's the management done anyway.
And if we can't beat Dublin at home we don't deserve to qualify
Stool Pigeon (National) - 06/05/2024 17:37:58
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Galway Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To clare_sparrow: "Very hard to see where we go from here. biggest positive is probably Cianan Fahy. For the life of me I dont know why we are not trying to find more of these kind of players. Conor Cooney is clearly past it but Evan Niland is not the solution. He just doesnt have the size required. Ive lost hope in Galway hurling, for this year anyway." Was Fahy playing no6 in Wexford? I didn't travel myself, so I wasn't sure from the GaaGo pictures. Mac did seem to be playing wing, even though Past hurler there thought Wexford were running past Mac up the middle?
Anyway, Fahy is playing half back on a team that has conceded TWENTY NINE scores in both of the last two games, admittedly pressured hugely by an 8-12 sector that can't get on enough ball, or ever seem to put opposition midfield/half backs on the back foot.
Pope_Benedict (National) - 06/05/2024 17:48:43
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Doylerwex: "This is all very subjective and purely based on personal opinion.
For me, that united team as a moment in time was just far more impactful, and therefore significant than the current city team.
It doesn't help that they have no fans.
Agree to disagree I suppose." City likely have more real fans. As in fans who support their local club.
Viking66 (National) - 06/05/2024 20:03:28
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Galway Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Magpie2: "Based on that performance Galway we're clueless, too slow and too old. Henry hasn't done anything for them since he came in.
I thought Galway had more fight in them than what we saw yesterday. Wexford were cuter, faster and played with more intensity throughout.
With the success you have had at underage its shocking that you are as poor as you are right now.
Wexford are no world beaters and we are inconsistent but when put to the sword and we are hurting we will fight like dogs.
The leinster championship is wide open and it would take a wise man or woman to predict how it's going to pan out." Why don't yee get 'hurting' more often, and let Galway worry about Galway?
Pope_Benedict (National) - 06/05/2024 08:51:04
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Galway Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Magpie2: "Based on that performance Galway we're clueless, too slow and too old. Henry hasn't done anything for them since he came in.
I thought Galway had more fight in them than what we saw yesterday. Wexford were cuter, faster and played with more intensity throughout.
With the success you have had at underage its shocking that you are as poor as you are right now.
Wexford are no world beaters and we are inconsistent but when put to the sword and we are hurting we will fight like dogs.
The leinster championship is wide open and it would take a wise man or woman to predict how it's going to pan out." Wexford comments are becoming a bit tedious. Replace the word Galway with the word Wexford in your first sentence and I think your post is a fairly accurate on Wexford last week.
We weren't hurting. And weren't close to a sword. Destiny remains in Galways hands.
"Poor as we are right now"? You mean on the same amount of points as Wexford?
I agree it would be risky to make predictions. Antrim beat Dublin next week would be an interesting one. The last round of games will put Wexford close to this magical sword ye love so much.
SamandLiamSoon (National) - 06/05/2024 09:24:35
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Galway Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Past hurler: "The two Wexford midfielders were constantly running at GMac through the middle, any chance they got.
It looked like an instruction from the Wexford management team they run at Galway's centre back when ever they broke onto a ball.
Granted they both had huge pace but that tactic hurt us big time." That would have been an achievement because McInerney wasn't playing in the middle
He wasn't Galway's centre back.
He probably should have been but that's a different debate
Stool Pigeon (National) - 06/05/2024 09:26:30
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Congrats to Galway. Got the clutch scores in the end. I felt we should have been further ahead earlier on but didn't make it count on the scoreboard.
yew_tree (National) - 06/05/2024 12:30:31
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To joeman123: "I disagree with you.
The Fr Manning Cup involves counties such as Offaly ,Westmeath Longford Roscommon .
Sligo used the Fr Manning Cup as a stepping stone to winning the Connacht minor and subsequent U20 titles.
The fact is if Leitrim can't compete at U15/16 they will never have any chance at minor U20 level.
True the minor team has disappointed however I am not sure they will finish last as if we end up playing Sligo again we should win this time.one.
The reality is good players are coming through, however at underage numbers count and unfortunately Leitrim just don't have the number of players.
One thing that would help is strength and conditioning, an area we are behind.
T" Longford beat Leitrim by a point in last years Fr Manning with Leitrim possibly being the better team , Leitrim kicked lots of wides which proved costly. Same Longford Team in Leinster semi final having beaten Dublin in their group. They built on the Fr Manning Cup success
Therein2010 (National) - 06/05/2024 18:03:07
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Breffni40: "The amount of childhoods Alex Ferguson's United teams ruined is beautiful to see. Decades later people are still trying to undermine their achievements and players' ability. The absolute best part is seeing them fool themselves into thinking they're giving a balanced, rational viewpoint. Delicious generational trauma :)
Never stop telling united fans Ferguson was overrated or all their players were individually overrated please or whatever it is you've told yourself to reach those conclusions and dismiss reality" Ah yes, the 21st century habit of pretending to be amused by something that clearly irritates you. Shame hoganstand doesn't do emojis. You'd no doubt have three of them pasted next to your post.
"Generational trauma" ffs.
For what it's worth I've nothing really against united and I dislike Liverpool (arrogant, self righteous club and fanbase with huge self regard).
I was just disagreeing with some of what was being said.
Doyler was making the point that this city team is inferior to Fergies United teams (it isn't), that uniteds numerous achievements were gained through academy players (it wasn't) and that united faced much stiffer opposition than the current city team (they didn't).
Galway9801 (National) - 06/05/2024 18:14:38
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Galway9801: "Ah yes, the 21st century habit of pretending to be amused by something that clearly irritates you. Shame hoganstand doesn't do emojis. You'd no doubt have three of them pasted next to your post.
"Generational trauma" ffs.
For what it's worth I've nothing really against united and I dislike Liverpool (arrogant, self righteous club and fanbase with huge self regard).
I was just disagreeing with some of what was being said.
Doyler was making the point that this city team is inferior to Fergies United teams (it isn't), that uniteds numerous achievements were gained through academy players (it wasn't) and that united faced much stiffer opposition than the current city team (they didn't)." This is all very subjective and purely based on personal opinion.
For me, that united team as a moment in time was just far more impactful, and therefore significant than the current city team.
It doesn't help that they have no fans.
Agree to disagree I suppose.
Doylerwex (National) - 06/05/2024 19:46:59
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Therein2010: "Longford beat Leitrim by a point in last years Fr Manning with Leitrim possibly being the better team , Leitrim kicked lots of wides which proved costly. Same Longford Team in Leinster semi final having beaten Dublin in their group. They built on the Fr Manning Cup success" Exactly, don't write off the importance of these competitions.@
joeman123 (National) - 06/05/2024 20:30:02
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Matthew Tierney had some impact off the bench the other day, and with 2 weeks of training til the derry game it will give him time to really get back into things. I was delighted to see shane walsh to the fore in out attack and stepping up when needed. A big win against derry in two weeks time in the stadium and hopefully back into Croke Park for the summer
Galway456 (National) - 06/05/2024 21:16:53
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Galway9801: "Ah yes, the 21st century habit of pretending to be amused by something that clearly irritates you. Shame hoganstand doesn't do emojis. You'd no doubt have three of them pasted next to your post.
"Generational trauma" ffs.
For what it's worth I've nothing really against united and I dislike Liverpool (arrogant, self righteous club and fanbase with huge self regard).
I was just disagreeing with some of what was being said.
Doyler was making the point that this city team is inferior to Fergies United teams (it isn't), that uniteds numerous achievements were gained through academy players (it wasn't) and that united faced much stiffer opposition than the current city team (they didn't)." You hit the nail on the head there about Liverpool
bruffgael (National) - 06/05/2024 22:38:56
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Really: "Tommy, only for Damien's super performance, and Conor's unnecessary upfield foray and a few indecisive restarts, my prediction as MOM would be nailed on, lol.
Seriously, Shane Walsh's introduction gave the impetus. Time management recognised this, and include him in the inner circle ffs!" Rob Finnerty was excellent yesterday also.He has produced in the last 2 games and hopefully will fulfil his huge potential going forward.Damien Comer deservedly MOTM.He just has this never say die attitude.
Alwaysencourage (National) - 06/05/2024 09:21:37
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To katser: "Isn't that a lovely thing to say about Galway and you supposed to be there to support them.
Somebody print this in the Connaught Tribune and I hope the lads read it." He can support his team and bet against them if he wants to. I do it when it makes sense to do so, because why wouldn't you?
It's not a binary choice and to imply that it is, is ludicrous.
His only mistake here is trying to justify it to you tbh, cos it's none of your damn business how he spends his money
Stool Pigeon (National) - 06/05/2024 09:24:10
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Great win yesterday over our nearest rivals, great to see Tierney made a great contribution when he came on, and also a few more lads coming back hope we can push on now again a super test lies ahead with Derry coming to town, i do have a little worry over Seán kelly he still doesn't look himself hopefully he can get back to form and fitness,
Fox.1n.7he.b0x (National) - 06/05/2024 09:31:39
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Minors developing well after a calamitous start, well done to all involved, some very useful players and a management who are both able to identify problems and solve them.
Likely to meet Kilkenny in 2 weeks which will be a good test of the level of improvement, it's unlikely it will be another 19 point defeat, anyway. Since that day we have been improving and Kilkenny seem to be improving worse but every day is a new one at that grade of course
Stool Pigeon (National) - 06/05/2024 09:32:02
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Magpie2: "Based on that performance Galway we're clueless, too slow and too old. Henry hasn't done anything for them since he came in.
I thought Galway had more fight in them than what we saw yesterday. Wexford were cuter, faster and played with more intensity throughout.
With the success you have had at underage its shocking that you are as poor as you are right now.
Wexford are no world beaters and we are inconsistent but when put to the sword and we are hurting we will fight like dogs.
The leinster championship is wide open and it would take a wise man or woman to predict how it's going to pan out." Yes when Galway play like that they could lose to the likes of Westmeath or Antrim - oh wait that is Wexford's party-piece! lol
tommy k (National) - 06/05/2024 10:47:09
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Doylerwex: "Of course they would. They're very different eras. Limerick would beat any previous hurling champions too but that doesn't make them the best ever.
United were miles ahead of the curve at that time, and paved the way for modern sports nutrition standards.
The team was built around the Neville's, Nicky Butt, scholes, Giggs, Beckham. They're all United youth players. Frankly I'm shocked that you need that explained to you. Grand he bought good players too with club generated revenue rather than buying their own season tickets.
I'm pretty sure Ryan Giggs has more trophies than city.
He had to contend with Wenger's invincibles. An arsenal team that included basically all of the club's all time greats. Actually felt bad for Wenger when he retired. Amazing manager with a terrific team that won very little. United were near impossible to compete with at the time.
I've already explained why the champions League was so impressive. They had to beat every elite team to win it, with one exception being real Madrid who weren't great at that time.
City are exceptionally lucky that no other top team is producing consistently at the moment.
Ferguson continued to win when Chelsea and city started producing too, and the second champions League included the defeat of a Barcelona side that are arguably the best club team ever." "Club generated money"? So what you are saying is no other club in England should ever have been allowed to compete equally with Utd, as they didn't generate enough money to start with? How would they ever generate enough money then?
And by the way Doyler the net spend on players table for the last 5 years shows Chelsea at the top, and Man City in 6th. United in 2nd have spent nearly double the net spend on players as City over the last 5 years.
https://www.football365.com/news/transfers-premier-league-five-year-net-spend-man-utd-man-city
And historically Utd were always the biggest spenders, though that didn't always lead to success. Denis Law, Bryan Robson, Andy Cole, Veron, Ferdinand, and Pogba were all then record signings by any club.
Manchester Utd are the original glory boy club, along with Real Madrid!
Viking66 (National) - 06/05/2024 10:50:45
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Doylerwex: "Were they though?
Stam and Yorke were the only big money buys that season.
Scholes obviously would have played if not for suspension.
Arsenal were excellent at the time, but in fairness English teams just weren't winning in Europe at that time. They were banned from Europe for some of it. They had keown, seaman, Adams, berghamp, anelka etc. That was a top team. They won the double and beat United (the best team in the world) 3 nil at the beginning of that season.
Granted arsenal were much better in the early 00s with Henry, Peres, lumberg, viera etc.
United have spent the most no doubt. But they're free to do what they like with club generated revenue and trophy money.
City, and to a lesser extent Chelsea are very different propositions.
The fact that city have been allowed to continue competing in Europe makes a mockery of financial fair play rules." FFP was partly brought in to protect the elite clubs though. To make sure no other clubs could ever get a seat at the top table. A very unfair system altogether.
What are your thoughts on the club owners using borrowed money to buy the club and then paying it back with your "club generated income"? Me and you could've bought the club on that basis;-)
Viking66 (National) - 06/05/2024 10:54:10
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