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Galway Football thread - 5 Like(s)
Replying To mayomanic: "Anyone see or hear Belclare since the game?" I'm here... happy out with life..
You meanwhile , first thought yesterday was to come on to a forum board looking for an anonymous Galway poster...
You need to get out for fresh air lad
Belclare98 (National) - 29/06/2026 13:15:59
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Galway Football thread - 4 Like(s)
Replying To hlynch12: "Galway looking good. Will push Kerry in final." Jesus but the bookies love you
Saynothing (National) - 29/06/2026 13:25:45
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Galway Football thread - 3 Like(s)
If P.Joyce is to be kept on as Manager, surely Galway county board should send him on a coaching course. Sometimes he does'nt seem to grasp the basics. Example he's on the sideline wearing a Dublin blue tracksuit.
galwayford (National) - 29/06/2026 11:51:04
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Galway Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Can't for the life of me know why PJ brought in Mickey Graham and Galligan? They aren't the names you bring in if you are trying to win the Tailteann cup never mind Sam!!
3rdmidfielder (National) - 29/06/2026 14:46:36
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Football Championship 2026 - 3 Like(s)
Does anyone know why a lot of posts on here don't get uploaded? It seems random enough it's hard to know what can be written that is acceptable.
Kew (National) - 29/06/2026 06:39:41
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Galway Football thread - 3 Like(s)
The big backroom team, between them, have somehow failed to see that we have an issue between the posts. This team includes a specialist goalkeeping coach and former inter-county goalkeeper, who was recently an inter-county manager himself, and a former goalkeeping coach and goalkeeper, of this Parish, widely regarded as an expert in his field. How does that happen? That was the winning and losing of this game. And many games before it.
crankyincorofin (National) - 29/06/2026 16:30:09
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Dublin GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
If getting Louth the Delaney wasn't enough but now getting Dublin to the All-Ireland Semi-Finals with all the setbacks from it like relegation to Div 2, his suspension, losing off the Leinster final and injury problems.
It's proven Ger Brennan is top coach in my book.
ColmFlaherty (National) - 29/06/2026 13:33:37
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
The game has been waiting a long time for a performance like that yesterday between Monaghan and Louth, Monaghan should not feel aggrieved or hard done by they were simply beaten by an unstoppable Louth side, I would go as far as saying should Louth have been playing Mayo, Kerry or Dublin on yesterday's performance they would have beaten the pick of the three, no disrespect meant, I'm simply saying on yesterday's performance Louth would be All Ireland champions, and why not.
Good luck to them from here on in.
supersub15 (National) - 29/06/2026 11:15:30
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Dublin GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Galway supporter here, fair play to the Dubs, always thought that Niall Scully was under rated, he probably isn't among Dublin fans. He is your typical Dublin footballer of the last 15 years, only know what he is fully capable of when needed to step up, content to be one of the a cogs, when a cog is needed, but has the spark when that's needed also. Natural heir to James McCarthy, quietly getting on with it for years before it dawned on people what an incredible player he is
Araby (National) - 29/06/2026 10:48:11
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
A great weekend of football it has to be said.
Louth's win was extraordinary, fair play to them. That point near the end where Mulroy was gassed out, but still managed to flick the ball up, take a hit and pass it out to Ciaran Byrne for the score was magic. One of the scores of the Championship for me.
It will be a real loss to the GAA when Kobe leaves for Australia. Chutzpah, pazazz, audacity whatever you want to call it. he has it. Young Byrne was superb as well. Cork were disappointing but Mayo always looked a bit too strong in any case.
The semi-final is a novel pairing. I'd say Croke Park will be heaving for that one and it'll be a very tricky game to call.
Kerry and Tyrone was a right good ding-dong battle as well. Tyrone will definitely have regrets. Yes there were two very questionable decisions which went against them, but their wide count was the real killer. Donnelly and Dzzler were superb. Kerry will be glad of that good test, and their returning lads got more minutes into the legs. Dylan Geaney is moving into POTY category for me, another superb display from him.
Fair play to the Duns too. They're coming to the boil nicely these past few weeks when everyone was doubting them. I had a fear for Galway, that if Dublin were close with ten to go they'd be in bother. PJ complained about a few decisions afterwards, but I think Galwy were just a bit too passive in the first half. Another year of regrets for them.
Lockjaw (National) - 29/06/2026 12:10:30
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Oddball: "I heard a mad one on the bar stool last night.
One of the lads said, if Joyce becomes available, he can see our CB dropping Dowd and going hard after Joyce!!
Fair play to Louth, but they certainly got the rub of the green over the championship.
There's only so far a bit of luck can bring you.....but I can see that luck continuing for them into the semi final.
I think they will beat Mayo." Stay away from that bar !
Seanfan (National) - 29/06/2026 12:48:44
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To eddieSize5Balls: "Whoever plays Kerry in this years final will also be mauled" Tyrone should have beaten Kerry, its amazing how match officials can turn the tide of a game around.
Tyrone vs Kerry
Galway vs Dublin
Donegal v Cork
Commodore (National) - 29/06/2026 13:29:34
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Dublin GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "He lost another €200 today. If you can believe that. Dublin v Kerry be a meeting of the football Gods." We will do a whip around for the poor snapper.
brayballer (National) - 29/06/2026 12:55:10
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Marooned: "100%
People have been turning a blind eye at how poor we've been at underage since 2020 really. Mainly because we've had a senior team competing for All-Ireland titles. But that run seems over now and who are the players that are going to replace the likes of Conroy, Walsh, Comer, etc? I haven't seen them yet." I'm curious why no one is talking about your management team? A big part in all this and to be honest, I'd be thanking them for their service at this stage.
Square_B (National) - 28/06/2026 22:35:03
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "I'm curious why no one is talking about your management team? A big part in all this and to be honest, I'd be thanking them for their service at this stage." Maybe just overated in general .
S1234 (National) - 29/06/2026 14:31:55
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Some of the lesser lights did very well yesterday. Molloy and O'Laoi scored 0-5 between them. And O'Loai won a lot of breaking ball especially after half time. Where Sean Kelly was badly missed was I'm pretty sure he would have marked Scully and Scully wouldn't have had the same influence on the game with Kelly hounding him.
The problem was Galway only got 0-2 from Walsh, McDaid, Tierney and Comer. That won't cut it from a group of players of that quality.
Marooned (National) - 29/06/2026 13:45:30
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To JUNIOR_B_SUB: "My last posts after the cork game were not allowed so trying again.
For whatever reason, we seemed out on our feet against cork. Had a challenge match feeling in the first half at times, as in they thought they only had to go through the motions, even with a narrow lead. Hard to raise the fight then when it did come. Were we all too expectant of the result? Everyone knows Cork will run at you and take 2 pointers?
Was more disappointed after Cork than Down due to our performance to be honest.
Not to be seen as negative, but sometimes constructive criticism/discussion is required to learn from mistakes etc and see where the improvements can be made.
In game management I feel is an issue, eg last year's final, Down and Cork. I think we need help here, but not sure if that'll happen.
Kerry game hard to read as we used the extra man well, but a decent performance overall.
We don't really seem to have plan B never mind C.
General play way too predictable. We have to kick it more, sometimes at least. If we are are leggy, let the ball do the work, at least makes the other team think.
If Jim stays, I feel he does need another voice or freshen it up at least to challenge the status quo, in his last stint he did adapt the play, we went from super defensive to counter attacking to actually going for it against the Dubs in 2014. The width of the post was all the difference against Kerry in 2014, but if we actually went for it I feel we would have taken them in the final.
The whole narrative that Jim was part of the new rules and built them to suit him, makes me laugh, would also make me wonder why he has been reluctant to change the system then so.
2 pointers and squad players not used off the bench is a big one, do we not train or develop the 2 pointers at training sessions? Not to be crude, but I don't think we are carrying too many passengers either so what's the issue? Can't blame some of these guys if they say enough is enough, there will be natural progression but hope guys don't leave due to frustration.
Thanks to the Players, extended squad and management team for another year of service to the County and the silverware won. There were good days amongst the bad!
Hope it was mainly due to fatigue/ burnout and injuries and we can come back fresh and rejuvinated again next year.
Up Donegal." There are a few reasons that Armagh, Cork, Galway and Donegal ran out of road.
They all played a slower tempo game. Louth, Mayo and Dublin all had to abandon early season game plans to inject youth and kick passing into their play.
Michael Murphy was supposed to be an impact player - playing him 70 mins, means the game has to slow down to suit him.
Men in their 30's are for the bench in this new game - and get a middle eight who will move it by foot rather than solo running and hand passing.
The modern game gives no chance to a full back who is facing a speedy forward 1 v 1. The teams who are in the semi are creating those opportunities. not trucking 11 players up to the 45 and handpassing it around the place.
tirawleybaron (National) - 29/06/2026 13:28:36
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To GreenandRed: "Nor supporters. We're well known for being gracious and sound in defeat." Of course ye are, I'd say ye are still talking about 'Dublin Joe' and giving 'Big Mick' slaps on the back for the big auld legend he is.
Square_B (National) - 29/06/2026 13:27:58
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tirawleybaron: "at least they don't hire solicitors to complain on their behalf" What's your point?
sligo joe (National) - 29/06/2026 13:47:41
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Not good enough yesterday unfortunately.
Back line too slow and too loose.
Midfield got cleaned out on kickouts.
Probably the biggest factor was how slow the movement of the forwards were letting Dublin set up a defence similar to basketball around the arc.
Despite what Joyce has said it's probably his last game, lost the Connacht title and Mayo further ahead in the Championship with a new coach, it won't go down well with him. The end of Conroy for sure being 37, Liam Silke as well as he was exposed and I'd doubt Comer and Walsh stay on with new management.
On a separate note I had a post about a current All-Star team during the week got ridiculed, good few of them backed it up over the weekend.
ColmFlaherty (National) - 29/06/2026 14:16:01
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