Roscommon GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Support tends to be fickle and as the saying goes a slap on the back is only six inches from a kick in the ****. I've noticed a lot of the new generation of supporters talk about their GAA team like they talking about some multi millionaire and professional/pampered sports team across the water. GAA has been built respect which is why supporters can continue to mingle together in the stand or terrace at matches. Yes we don't have the money and resources of top six or so counties but regardless to how this or any year goes one shouldn't underestimate the commitment, hard work and loyalty these players give to the Roscommon jersey.

The_analyser (National) - 24/04/2024 15:12:36

Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Three matches at least to go in the senior championship. Not a great start but it is only fair for definitive judgements on all involved at the end of the campaign. Advice and maybe even a little bit of encouragement for how the team could improve is ok but continuous and sometimes historical negative comments is draining and demotivational. It might even make one or two additional players consider their options next year. We certainly don't want to become like the Galway forum where many posters seem to know it all! (Several amature players and management who have given their all for years taken to bits on a regular basis by guys who were probably subs on the junior team and never saw a gym in their lives). All county players put in serious work and deserve to be respected, treated well (win, lose or draw) in ALL counties. The vast majority of Roscommon supporters are generally reasonable and fair from my experience. They know like Monaghan supporters, that we have limited playing and financial resources and have been punching above our weight for many years. Hopefully we can find the odd knock-out punch before the year is out.

letsgetgoing (National) - 24/04/2024 13:45:55

Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Personally I think The team have too many scars from bad defeats over the last few years - had we got over the line against Clare a couple of years back the potential to get to an AI final that year was unreal - Under mcstay had we managed to beat Mayo that first day in croke park think of the belief that would've instilled and last year the defeats to Kildare and then cork were hard to stomach Same core group of players over the years different managers that we as supporters feel haven't got the best out of them or maybe they have who knows A good psychologist maybe is what's needed and go out and play like they believe In Them selves for the AI series ! They've nothing to lose now at this stage !

rossy15 (National) - 24/04/2024 08:27:45

Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)

Temple56 (National) - 24/04/2024 08:54:09

Clare Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Perhaps Clare should seriously look into bringing in someone who can actually help the players on game day with intelligence as opposed to what they have been subjected to. The players are there , the support network is there , the only thing missing is a calm astute presence on the sideline

Bib (National) - 24/04/2024 09:00:13

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)

tommy k (National) - 24/04/2024 10:10:53

Sunday Game - 1 Like(s)

tommy k (National) - 24/04/2024 10:13:49

Wexford Hurling thread 2024 - 1 Like(s)
My team for Saturday, assuming everyone who was available vs. Dublin are available again: Backs the same personnel- none of them got the run around last day really. Slight tweak though with Foley at 3, Matt at 6 and D.Reck at 7. Of all our options for CB, Matt probably has the know-how to drop back and cut off space when required. Lawlor-Hearne. Chin-Foley-ROC Casey-Mac-Byrne With the onus on Foley to drop back as a plus one when required. We need to go back to basics a bit and cut off space/protect our full-back line more. The volume of easy-to-prevent goals we have conceded already in an otherwise decent season is too high. It was highlighted by Larry O in the Wexford Hurling podcast last week that at times we need someone to play sweeper even for a spell to protect what we have, and it was mentioned in this week's episode that someone had to take off a helmet and feign injury right at the death vs. Dublin, and that we are still naive. Both points are valid. If Jacko is fit, slot him onto the wing and move his brother inside for Byrne.

beano (National) - 24/04/2024 11:16:14

Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
According to reports Kilkenny will be without some major players next weekend namely Eoin Coady(ankel), Adrain Mullen(Thigh) with Tj Reid and Eoin Murphy also picking up knocks........ opportunity surely for Galway with home advantage?

1shot (National) - 24/04/2024 12:11:23

Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
On watching back the game a few things stood out. A fairly good first half apart from the O'Shea goal. It looked bad from the stand but even worse on telly. Criminal to let a man run through that easily, it was like watching a lad from minor join an u14 session. D Murray was a huge loss. Very good around the middle of the field considering our issues there. A big frustration in the second half was what seemed to be a real lack of movement up front when we got into good attacking positions. Big difference in how Mayo defended in the second half and our defending. They defended solidly with intensity and forced us into taking shots from long range. Meanwhile we didn't seem to use our bodies back with the same effiency when we were defending and they got into much better and easier scoring positions. I know it easier said than done when you are not the person out on the field. But there were occassions where we handpassed 3 or 4 passes in what could have been done with a good quick kick pass (Fitzmaurice even commented on this on one occassion). Or where a man was in a good position in space but no one looks up to see if the kick pass is on and instead they opt for the hand pass to the nearest man. D Murtaghs brilliant ball to Enda for his goal attempt was a great example of how effective it can be...but there were easier kick passing opportunities on other ocassions which we didn't seem to see or just didn't want to try them. Looking at the positives, there are parts of that performance which were good but there needs to be improvement. How do we keep slumping in second halves? Great that Ben O'Carroll is back and looks like he is really up for it. Hopefully Harney's injury isn't as bad as it seems as he is a great addition back. E McCormacks direct running is invaluable but we need a few more who can do the same. C Carroll still very steady and impressive with his distribution.

MachaireConnacht (National) - 24/04/2024 12:44:37

Sunday Game - 1 Like(s)

ForeverBlue2 (National) - 24/04/2024 13:10:09

Sunday Game - 1 Like(s)
Modern day pundits are afraid to say what they think for fear of a backlash. There seems to be tension lately between Joanne Cantwell and Sean Cavanagh. The one issue I'd have with her presenting style is that she seems to be aggressive towards a pundit when they goes off script and gives a contrasting opinion. The current championship structure results in a lot of meaningless games between the top counties; the exception is probably the Munster hurling championship which is as close to knock out as there is. Derry seem to be burnt out which is a modern day issue as players are being trained hard and in a game are expected to constantly run up and down the final for 70+ minutes - this is near impossible to sustain if you are playing in the ulster championship. Derry have competed and won Division 1. Now they are effectively competing against a number of top teams in their own province; like a division 1 campaign again. The other three provinces outside Ulster; the top teams - Dublin, Kerry and Mayo/Galway can rest players and get ready for the All Ireland series, Ulster teams don't have the luxury, Equally, there are so few top teams capable of competing for the top honours, if the pundits on RTE were being honest, they would say, cut to the chase and play the All Ireland quarter finals but they are not allowed, they are expected to make us all believe that there will be shocks. Even when there is a shock i.e. Wicklow vs Westmeath, it is not really covered on the Sunday Game as counties like Wicklow and co are not suppose to upset the normal order and don't get the recognition they deserve. It is hard for weak counties to keep a team going as there is so little coverage and recognition - this is a GAA issue and not just within RTE. RTE and the Sunday Game are not open to radical change which is why every year the Sunday Game is becoming less and less relevant in the eyes of the general public.

wicklowsupport (National) - 24/04/2024 14:03:49

Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)

mickcunningham (National) - 24/04/2024 14:36:09

Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Commodore (National) - 24/04/2024 15:26:26

Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Lockjaw (National) - 24/04/2024 16:05:29

Sunday Game - 1 Like(s)

tirawleybaron (National) - 24/04/2024 18:14:04