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Football Championship 2026 - 3 Like(s)
Replying To JimB1991: "Huge pressure on Kerry now though, a total embarassment if they don't win an All Ireland from here. Realistically there 6-10pts better than Dublin and 12-16pts better than Mayo or Louth." Well Clare no Kerry player will be reading Hoganstand as you try to heap pressure on them in the effort and hope that they take the eye off the ball against Dublin or your own Mayo in the All-Ireland final should it could to that.
Ask yourself are Dublin,Louth,Mayo much different to Tyrone who Kerry just fell over the line against us? Was it embarassment that they won in that manner?
And double digit win in the semi-finals or final won't speak volumes for the overall quality of the championship.
Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 08/07/2026 16:02:39
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To crankyincorofin: "Is our coaching set up really that poor?
David Morris, Raymond Galligan, Mickey Graham - all very, very highly regarded? Plus all the other experience?" How could you watch Galway and think the coaching is up to the level required?
Watch the hurlers, they're probably playing to a level that's more than the sum of their parts. I've never thought of that with the footballers. Maybe in an attacking sense this year's Connacht final had most of the forwards playing well together. But that's about all.
Morris is well regarded and I was happy last winter to see he was joining the backroom. But how come they played so meekly against Dublin this year, and Meath last year, in the quarter final?
Even if the coaching was adequate, the message to the players seems to be that they shouldn't lose the ball at any cost. Kickouts are criminally slow, ah no the coaching isn't up to scratch.
jam83 (National) - 08/07/2026 12:13:40
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Kerry All Ireland Champions 2026? - 2 Like(s)
Replying To avonali: "The replay was playe in Thurles because Croke Park was undergoing renovation." Not true bud.I think it was the first year of the qualifiers so they decidedd quarters should be neutral venues.. Originally they wanted provincial winners have home venue but that was tejected.I was at the Leinster final that year and we lost to Meath in Croke park.The All Irelabdcsemi finals and finals were also played in Croke park.
brayballer (National) - 08/07/2026 13:07:26
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Louth GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
I can't speak for all of Meath, but this Meath supporter wishes our neighbours all the best on Saturday. Obviously at this stage nobody would begrudge Mayo winning the big one either but hopefully you boys can do the business.
Going into a semi final with a real chance of winning is a brilliant position to find yourself in.
Enjoy the day.
Greenfield (National) - 08/07/2026 12:23:19
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Congratulations to the 3 Westmeath lads who made it into the top 10 scorers in the All Ireland minor hurling championship, great achievement to have 3 considering we didn't make the Leinster semi final and played less games. Conor Raleigh, Dara Geary and MJ Long. Great scoring forwards coming through
Dheen (National) - 08/07/2026 10:19:21
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To JimB1991: "Huge pressure on Kerry now though, a total embarassment if they don't win an All Ireland from here. Realistically there 6-10pts better than Dublin and 12-16pts better than Mayo or Louth." Playing mind games on a sparsely attended anonymous gaa forum that none of the players will look at is a new level of tragic.
Seniorleague (National) - 08/07/2026 22:22:59
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Great to see all the Rossies/posters pretending to be from Leitrim with us. Thank you all so much.
bláthach (National) - 08/07/2026 12:44:18
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Pope_Benedict: "Recoupling 'draft' on love island is more entertaining than watching Colombia. Setting your alarm for the penalty shootout and going about your business was the way to 'watch' Switzerland last night." I'd seriously question anyone who watches Love Island. Pure nonsense
yew_tree (National) - 08/07/2026 21:53:21
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "Dublin boss GB is having a laugh talking up the pressure on their opponent. GB got the Dublin gig off the back of an impressive Leinster championship with Louth. Plenty of experience in the Dublin ranks. Ominously building up momentum in their current home league ground as well." I think there is pressure on kerry tbh.
Theyre hot favourites against a team who they shouldn't be hot favourites against, and their record against Dublin since 2011 is abysmal,even the 22 semi which they won could have easily gone Dublins way.
Kerry dont like the sight of the Dublin jersey.
Another defeat to their old rivals will sting and they know it.
Seniorleague (National) - 08/07/2026 20:47:51
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Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Timmy86: "Ur wrong ,everyone in sligo ,galway and roscommon want mayo to loose" Not true. Most Galway people i know ARE rooting for Mayo. And those who arent, should be. At the minute Connacht is the poor relation in football. We win nothing. Over the last few years in minor , u20 , senior, club senior, intermediate. Junior, colleges, varsity, national football leagues, railway cup what have we won? Crossmolina intermediate last year is the only thing that springs to mind. We are a laughing stock and we need a boost. Yes Mayo supporters would be hard listen to if they won, but to me thats an acceptable price to pay to restore pride in the province. I recall some decades ago where Ulster was the poor relation like we are now. But then , and even still now, in Ulster, despite knocking lumps out of each other in Ulster with some savage rivalries, whoever represents Ulster generally gets the support of all Ulster. This sort of pride in the province epitomes the sort of passion that has helped bring Ulster football to the top of the pile. Oh to have some of that in Connacht.
anotheralias (National) - 08/07/2026 20:18:05
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "I know you are a Hurling man, Barney.
But did you get sorted for a ticket for this game ?
We need a strong steady start and see how it goes from there.
Thankfully it is a semi final, so no Sam will be handed out after it…. ;o)
Weather forecast is for a hot sunny humid day with little or no wind, so fitness levels and subs will be very important.
Looking forward to seeing the Dubs squad named…" I have my trusty Parnell Park pass. Hope you are sorted.
Been at 4 of last 5 so witness to the Resurrection! Didn't think they would still be there.
Once they give it their best shot we can ask no more.
BarneyGrant (National) - 08/07/2026 18:48:49
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Davy might be assigned to him or even a curve ball like Theo.
But in fairness, neither of the 3 would be expected to come out on top v DC.
The key is to try to stop the supply.
Our kick outs will be crucial.
I just hope EC has a good day…
Let's see what plan Ger has for this game…!" Clifford well able to win his own ball and couldn't see Davy beating him on that score or for pace, McMahon be more in your face and physical but supply as you say is crucial.
Jack O'C mentions Dublin closing Galway down in the back and winning midfield so that's where it will be won and lost. Kerry having runners from deep and winning bulk of their own kickouts would make it near impossible task.
Still, these games tend not to go to script. Anything might happen, and probably will.
BarneyGrant (National) - 08/07/2026 16:56:00
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TrueBlue35: "I think for us to win we will need a curve ball or two by way of a timely black/red card for them at a crucial stage in the game. I am just not sure we will live with their firepower and keep the scoreboard ticking over ourselves but I'd of course be happily proven wrong! I think they can be got at as Tyrone showed and I do trust Brennan to have a plan in place to keep things close. If we can be in touch going into the last 10 mins then it'll be all to play for.
I keep thinking back to the '23 final and how we didn't paly well for a large spell but still managed to squeeze out the win. Part of that was down to Clifford having an off day by his standards and being very well marshalled by Mick Fitz. I don't McMahon is anywhere near the quality of Mick Fitz and I'd worry about him if he was assigned to tag Clifford.
Really looking forward to it, lost of variables and hopeful we can cause an upset." Davy might be assigned to him or even a curve ball like Theo.
But in fairness, neither of the 3 would be expected to come out on top v DC.
The key is to try to stop the supply.
Our kick outs will be crucial.
I just hope EC has a good day…
Let's see what plan Ger has for this game…!
Fionn (National) - 08/07/2026 16:33:50
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Yep they are now nearly 1/2 to win Sam and 4/11 to beat the Dubs.
Their squad is now looking back to full strength.
Dublin are 11/4 for the game this weekend.
We are clearly not expected to win by the bookies.
Hopefully Sean and Murch can make the match day squad for us, Barney." McMahon fit would be boost. Can't see the Murch unfortunately. Big loss.
BarneyGrant (National) - 08/07/2026 16:27:03
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Yep they are now nearly 1/2 to win Sam and 4/11 to beat the Dubs.
Their squad is now looking back to full strength.
Dublin are 11/4 for the game this weekend.
We are clearly not expected to win by the bookies.
Hopefully Sean and Murch can make the match day squad for us, Barney." I think for us to win we will need a curve ball or two by way of a timely black/red card for them at a crucial stage in the game. I am just not sure we will live with their firepower and keep the scoreboard ticking over ourselves but I'd of course be happily proven wrong! I think they can be got at as Tyrone showed and I do trust Brennan to have a plan in place to keep things close. If we can be in touch going into the last 10 mins then it'll be all to play for.
I keep thinking back to the '23 final and how we didn't paly well for a large spell but still managed to squeeze out the win. Part of that was down to Clifford having an off day by his standards and being very well marshalled by Mick Fitz. I don't McMahon is anywhere near the quality of Mick Fitz and I'd worry about him if he was assigned to tag Clifford.
Really looking forward to it, lost of variables and hopeful we can cause an upset.
TrueBlue35 (National) - 08/07/2026 16:14:09
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "I agree.
I think there is massive pressure on Jack to win 2 in a row, from where they are now.
If they were given this scenario weeks ago, they would have taken it in a heartbeat.
Armagh, Tyrone, Donegal and Galway all knocked out.
100% - if Kerry don't win it now then it will be seen as a massive underachievement.
The yerra's will disagree on here, but deep down they know it will be unacceptable from where they find themselves now.
Probably unacceptable for them any year tbh, but that is a different conversation… lol. ;o)" Well Kerry are in the driving seat and if they don't do it now it definitely won't be acceptable in the Kingdom. Dublin have the momentum and Ger Brennan is the man to get the best out of this team.
Really looking forward to Sunday, I will be an interested observer in Croke Park.
Square_B (National) - 08/07/2026 15:50:03
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Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To avonali: "Does the 'neighbour' clause also extend to Dublin on Sunday???" Yeah.....I'd be hoping for a Louth Dublin final tbh.
Greenfield (National) - 08/07/2026 15:49:27
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
You'd have to imagine the game will be totally different to the League game between Dublin and Kerry - the atmosphere will be amazing, the Dubs have momentum and Kerry are hitting their stride. I think Dublin will put it up to them, but Kerry's superior depth and just better players will give them the win. The final quarter will be decisive.
RoyalStalwart24 (National) - 08/07/2026 14:42:43
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Kerry 2022-Current Team Better Than 04-09 Team? - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ulsterrules: "I forgot how strong the 04-09 team was.
but in my opinion only Sean O'Shea and David Clifford make the 04-09 team at the expense of Declan O'Sullivan and Kieran Donaghy" It was a better team. Had some brilliant players and were winning All Irelands at a time when dare I say it, the competition - within Munster - was of higher calibre.
BarneyGrant (National) - 08/07/2026 13:18:27
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Interesting interview by Davy, and a good mention for Deano.
After the Louth loss only a few weeks ago, we had lost 7 out of 11 games.
Won only 1 from 6 games in Croker, and that was against a depleted Monaghan team.
As the article says - It looked bleak..
But the return from suspension of Ger has really helped turn things around, both in training and match day…
https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2026/0707/1582164-byrne-on-dubs-turnaround-our-discipline-has-improved/" It obviously had an impact but it has coincided with having some of the main men back fit at the right time.
Speaking of which I note that Kerry's odds shortened significantly yesterday. Hopefully that is not an indication that one of the main injury concerns has not been resolved.
BarneyGrant (National) - 08/07/2026 13:12:45
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